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CHAT of PEOPLE and EVENTS. The Tuesday Whist Club in its meeting with Mrs. William Hai den Brooks on the afternoon of the second redeemed the week from a quiet that threatened to be all-encompassing, and gave an entertainment which stood apart from the even tenor of the days by way of charming varie ty. In the decorations, as well as in all the details of the after noon, a motif of crimson and green was beautifully observed, carnations and countless red Candles, crimson shaded, making the brilliant tones that contrast ed in effective designs with the vines of bamboo gracefully traced along walls of parlor and dining room. In the score cards were also prettily blended the favored colors, and the records of games, kept by Masters Leonard and Haiden 1 rooks, divided honors between Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Searcy, the hitter finally gaining the prize, a unique Oriental lace pin. A delightful meat course was served later. The guests were: Mrs. D. P. Davis, Mrs. Walter Weaver, Mrs. S, D. Harris, Mrs. Martin Teasdale, Mrs. Copening, Mrs. Kennedy, of Macon; Mrs. Ma mie Taylor Franklin, Mrs. Dono ghue, Mrs. Field, Mrs. William Winston, Mrs. Simrall, Mrs. P. W- Maer, Mrs. S. B. Street, Jr., Mrs. Wiley Banks, Mrs. Searcy, Miss Ada Tucker, of Missouri; Miss Lucy Banks, Miss Bessie Tucker, Miss Virginia Chapman, Miss Hester, Miss Lavinia Rob ertson, Miss Anna Banks, Miss Walker, Miss May Richards, Miss Garth, Miss Anne Louise Lee, Miss Edna Johnston and Miss Julia Rhett. The Daughters of the Confed eracy met at the Armory Friday morning, when much of interest was brought to the attention of the Chapter. The report of the State President. Mrs. Helen D. Bell, was read, and in it were embodied plans, suggestions and account of work well done in the year past, all of which held cause for congratulation and for in creased effort. Mrs. Bell also made special reference to the annual convention which assem bles at St. Louis in the early fall, and announced that the Missis sippi building, a reproduction of Beauvnir, has 1jmi offe-ed as headquarters during that great gathering of the women of the South. Another matter that oc cupied the thought of the Chap ter on Fridav was the report of the committee selected io ar- j rauge for the planting of crape I myrtle trees as a border for the soldiers' squares at the ceme tery. It has been decided to have the planting take place soon, attended by imp.-essive ceremonies, the trees to be the gifts of the members f the Daughters of the Confederacy, their blossoms, the Chapter's Hower, scattering perfume and addiug to the beauty of a sacred spot whose care is a saced duty. In the sojial programme of the incoming week there is a call for pleasurable anticipations in a number of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday Mrs. Harry Dashiell entertains the Ladies' Whist Club; the evening of the same day the organ re cital at St. Paul's Episcopal church will be a musical occasion of the first magnitude. Thurs day afternoon Miss Garth will be the hostess of the Discards; Thursday evening Mrs. Jarley comes with mirth as her attend ant. Echoes of her museum have reached the outside world, and praise is lavish, the "Floro dora Maids" being declared a star attraction. Mrs. Jarley's arrival will be heralded by a pa rade that promises to make mer ry the line of march and will be looked forward to by the public in general. The elegant reception with which Mrs. Lee Tucker expected compliment to her guest, Miss Tucker of Missouri, Thursday afternoon last was indefinitely postponed because of the critical illness of Capt. W. W. Hum phries. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Humphries, of Tuscaloosa; Mr. Eugene Humphries, of Helena, Ark.; Mr. Edward Humphries and Mrs, Charles Evans are in the city, called by Capt Hum phries' death. a The Reading Circle met with Miss Sherrill yesterday. "Bo caccio and Petrarch, with Read ing from Petrarch's Love Let ters," "Italy's Influence on the Crusaders," and "Genoa" were the subjects of bright contribu tions to the study of Italy given by Miss Mayo, Mrs. Mathis and Mrs. Hudson. In response to a telegram, bringing news of the illness of her son, Mr. Nathan Whitfield, Jr., a student at the University of Mississippi, Mrs. Nathan Whitfield left Wednesday for Oxford. It is hoped that Mr. Whitfield, who is suffering from a severe attack of measles, will soon be convalescent. Mrs. J. J. Green, of Shreve port, who, as Miss Leila Sturdi vant is affectionately remember ed by mauy, arrived Wednesday and is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Grey Sturdivant, on Col lege street. Mrs. Green is re ceiving a very cordial welcome upon her return to Columbus. Mrs. J. II. Odeneal and Miss Edith Odeneal, who have been visiting Dr. and Mrs. Odeneal, left Monday for Greenville to be the guests of Dr. E. P. Odeneal. Miss Helen Harris, also in the list of admired visitors, returned to her home in Jackson Tuesday. The best wishes of friends without number attend President Kincannon in his illness with la grippe. His mother, Mrs. Kin cannon, and Mr. Frank Kincan non, of Verona, are at his bed side and will remain until his im provement is more pronounced. A Valentine entertainment, with hearts reigning and claim ing their royal rights, has been been planned by a company of young ladies for the eve of St. Valentine's, the day itself falling on Sunday this year, and com pelling celebration in advance. Mrs. Harry Dashiell is expect ed today from a fortnight's visit to Birmingham. She will prob ably be accompanied home by Miss Irene Dashiell whom Co lumbians are always glad to greet again. The Columbus friends of Miss Eloise Johnston, of Birmingham, will be interested in learning that she will sail at au early date f. r Europe arid will spend sev eral months abroad. Mrs. Rupert Stockard spent !is'. wee'e in Memphis. Mrs. Flort-nce Carson, who has been another visitor to Memphis, re turned Saturday and is at the Gilmer. Miss Lilla Franklin will be j mi-sfd during the weeks of hr j absence in Chicago, where she is the guest of relatives. ! Mrs. Wiley U. Banks will brn the hostess of the Tuesday Whist Club on the afternoon of the sixteenth. Mrs. Edward Chapman spent Monday in the city with Col. and and Mrs. J. W. Garth. Miss Sadie Hester was the guest of Miss Lorraine Street last week. Mrs. J. M. Easton is visiting in Carrollton, Ala. Cured Consumption. Mrs. B. W. Evans, Clearwater, Kas., writes: "My husband lay sick for three months; the doctors stated he had quick conumotion. We procured a bottle of Ballard 'sHorehound Syrup and it cured him. That was six years ao, and since then we always kept a bottle in the house. We cannot do without it. For coughs and colds it has no equal." 25c, 50c and $1 bottle at Johnston & Caine's. Proceedings of the Progressive Union. The directors of the Columbus Progressive Union met in the of fice of the secretary Friday after noon to discuss matters pertain ing to a large enterprise that has become interested in Columbus as a possible lo cation. The Union feels vast ly encouraged at the pros pects of obtaining this enterprise for the city, as it means the em ploying of 250 skilled workmen the year round, most of whom will be brought here with the company, which is capitalized at 150,000. There seems to be but one obstacle now, and that is the matter of freight rates. It is hoped that may be removed. The rates on car load lots shipped out of Columbus to points on the Pacific Coast this company do- ing a large business in that sec tion, even extending as far as Manitobia and Quebec are not such as would justify the remov al from their present headquar ters . However, a member of the Union is now in St. Louis seeing after this part of the necessary arrangements. A letter from Congressman Candler was also read, acknowl edging the receipt of the memori al to Congress, which we publish below, and advancing a strong hope the appropriation asked for would be allowed at the present session of Congress. The follow ing is the memorial as drawn up by the Union, asking for an im mediate survey of Tombigbee river- To the Congress of the Unit ed States: In view of the magnitude of the undeveloped resources of the valley of the Tombigbee river and the present traffic on said river, we, the Progressive Union of Columbus, Miss., respectfully urge the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress as sembled to grant our petition for the improvement of the Tom bigbee river by a system of locks and dams, thus making this splendid waterway navigable throughout the year. We would also respectfully urge the pass of the bill now before the Con gress of the United States pro viding for the immediate survey of the Tombigbee, so that when the next Rivers and Harbors bill is before the Congress the needs of the stream will be manifest to that bod v. THp PmstrPivP Union nf C!nl. . umbus, Miss., would further represent that the following named boats, plying the upper Tombigbee river when stages of the water permits, carrying an- nually the amount of tonnage op posite their names, to-wit: Steamer Vienna 12,800 tons Hard Cash 33,900 " Frank Stone 20,000 " Mary Blees 30;000 " Tally 30,000 " The above list does not include several other craft making ir regular voyages as high up as lueumuusvwian, wuu.i sels will add at least 50,000 ton- nage to the above. Thus, with our present serious drawbacks to navigation and with the imper- feet condition of the river, the tonnage of the river at this point may be estimated at 1 0,800. With six feet of water the year round, coal ana iron that lie in vast bodies close to the i iver would find their way to the sea in barges. We would ask leave to call at- j tention lo the fact that the valley 'of the Tombigbee contains 11,802 I square miles, now producing 229,013 bah s of cotton. 114,000 tons of cotton seed and 57,000 tons of staple cotton. In acidi- tion to this great crop raised on either oauK or tne xomoigoee or t I within the influence of the river, the average annual harvest of corn is 23,000,000 bushels. The valley has a population of 333,243, Census Report U. S., 1900. At tholmir PsHmoto .fSi v,OT- orro the value of land in this fertile valley is more than 23,000,000. With an open river the year round, the value of land and land products would increase many times. The most reasonable es timate on increased tonnage with six feet of water throughout the year on points between Colum bus, Miss., and Deraopolis, Ala., would place the figures at 40,- 000 tons of coal, 400,000 tons of ' , miscellaneous products and a vast tonnage of raw material to factories and the finished pro- ducts thence to the markets of the world. ttt , . 4l . We WOUld represent that the future of this wonderfully pro- , .. , , , .. ductive and resourceful section hangs upon the improvement Of u m v.- u i u -n i i the Tombigbee by the Federal government, and we would urge . , . . . the immediate survey of the Stream for the purpose Of guid- . ing the Congress m future ap- propriations. Respectfully communicated. Adopted at a meeting of the board of directors February 1, 1904. Th Death Penalty. A little thing sometimes results in death. Thus a mere scratch, insignifi cant cuts or puny boils have paid the death penalty. It is wise to have Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the best salve on earth and will prevent fatality when burns, sores, ulcers and piles threaten. Only 25c at Chapman & Mayfield's drug store. DISEASED Cause more deaths than bullets. Their symptoms are not alarming, hence they are neglected and quickly become dangerous. Prickly Ash Bitters Is a kidney medicine of great value; it strengthens the kidneys, allays inflam mation, eases backache and , arrests the progress of the disease. It is an honest remedy that can be depend ed on. AT ALL DRUGGISTS. PRICE, $1.00. Money and Morals. Though differing from many in political views, and having made for himself countless enemies by harsh attacks on those who op- pose him, even the bitterest of his enemies can not but voice the sentiment that Henry Watter- son's address on Money and Morals is a diamond set in ru- bies. Pearls and emeralds." The crowd that greeted Mr. Watterson as he entered accom panied by Judge J. T. Orr and ijren. tj. i. cjyKes, was one com- Posed of the intelligent and intel- lectual class of Columbians and the fact that they braved the rain, crowding the College chapel to its entire seating capacity, showed the interest manifested in the speaker. After being introduced by a few appropriate words by Gen. E. T. Sykes, Mr. Watterson arose. Though not gifted with the tongue of an orator, the s ker,s , fl ., brin?inf, bcfore his audience the fte llo ,inw trt OCOTl1, :ninnt. hesitatiou and couched in words tbat carry convictioil with them. His attack (m society as the term u t :,i-fJt1 fn fla rtinnlnrlv virulent, representing as it does to the speaker's mind the class in which there exists the deepest moral degradation, as was his re marks upon present day politics, giviug a fair example of the hold money has attained over right. Th'; lecture was enjoyed by the greater part of ihe audience, and the people of Columbus have reason to thank Mr. Carson for securing them the privilege of hearing a man who has been an important iactor iq the newspa- per and political world for the past thirty years Puts an End to it All. A irrievous wail oftimes comes as a result of unbearable pain from over- taxed organs. Dizziness, backache, liver complaint and constipation. But thanks to Dr. King's New Life Pills, I they put an end to it all. lhey are gentle, but thorough. Try them. Only 25c. Guaranteed bv Chapman & May- field's drug store. !tfrs. Jarley's Wax Works. Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works will be presented at the opera house Thursday night for the benefit of the Public Library. A great deal of interest is manifested in the personel of the company, as it is known that some of the best local talent of the city will take part The prices arej lower floor, 50 cents; balcony 35 cents; children, 25 cents. End of mi:r Flshl- "Two phvsicians had a long and stubborn tight with an abcess on my lung" writes J. F. Hughes, of DuPont, Ga., "and gave me up. Everybody thought my time had come. As a last resort I tried Dr. King's New Discov- erv for Consumption. The benefit I received was striking and I was on my feet in a few days. Now I've en- tirely regained mv health." It con - ques alf coughs Colds and Throat and Liin;r troubles. Guaranteed by Chapman & Mavfield's Drugstore. Pric 50c. aml $i.00. Trial bottles free. For Sale. Mosby arid St. Charles corn. Carefully selected, hand shelled, sacked and delivered in Colum bus. Price, Sl.50 bushel. POLAND CHINA PIGS 5.00 each. "scotch topped" Short Horn Bulls. $40 to $125. Fully immuned. Address, R. B. Hardy, R. F. D. No. 1, j27-2m Columbus. Miss. City Council Proceedings. The meeting of the City Coun cil Tuesday night was fraught with more than ordinary interest as matters of great importance to the city 's welfare were discussed President Weaver, of the Elec trie Light and Power Co., ap peared in behalf of his company, asking that the amount held out from the contract price for city lights be paid. An expert had oeen secured by the city to examine the lights now used to see whether they are as the con tract calls for. As the report of this investigation had not been made the city declined to settle in full. Mr. Appleton appeared before the Council and made a talk in favor of the local plant. Mr. Ap pleton is the representative of the concern which sold the local company its plant, ana stated that the plant here is complete and up to date and spoke in praise of the oval globe now in use. Complaints from a number claiming unjust back tax assess ment were heard and referred to the State revenue agent, he being the one who levied the taxes. A report was heard from Prof. Joe Cook, of the Franklin Acad emy, which showed the actual expenses of the Academy to be $9,770 per annum, and those of the Union Academy to be S2,C00. The Finance Committee was ordered to negotiate the sale of the old water works property and the old pest house property. The report of Mayor Gunter showed that he had imposed fines amounting to 68 during the month, all of which had been collected and turned into the city treasury. The report refering to standing committees stated that the members had evinced great interest in their work late ly, in which he was heartily in sympathy and willing, at all times, to give any assistance in his power for the advancement of their work. Mr. T. J. Locke, Jr., appeared, asking an extension of time in which to furnish the Opera House with fire escapes. On motion he was granted fourteen days from February 7th. Allowing the January bills was the principal business on hand Wednesday night. A Committee on Corporate Limits was ap pointed, consisting of Messrs. D. S. McClanahan, J. H. Ste vens and W. S. Gardiner. A few minor affairs being dis posed of the Council adjourned until Wednesday night. WEAK AND LOW-SPIRITED. Correspondent Thus Describes His Expe rience. "I can str ongly recommend Herbine as a medicine of remarkable efficacy for indigestion, loss of appetite, sour taste in the mouth, palpitation, head ache, drowsiness after meals with dis tressing mental depressions and low spirits. Herbine must be a unique preparation for cases such as mine, for a few doses entirely removed my complaint. I wonder at people going on sunering or spending their money on worthless things, when Herbine is procurable, and so cheap." 50c a bottle at Johnston & Caine's. Proceedings of the Board of Super visors. The Board, after being in ses sion part of threedays, adjourned Wednesday at noon. The proceedings for Tuesday and Wednesday were as follows: Besides allowing a number of bills, it was ordered that Chas. F. Sherrod, R. T. Williams and W. D. Prowell be appointed com missioners of Robertson road, with instructions to continue the road. Ordered that The Dispatch be awarded the contract for pub lishing minutes of the Board for the year 1904. Ordered that the land belong ing to A. D. Browsis in District No. 1, be included in the stock law district. Ordered that Dan Hood be re lieved of taxation, as same was erroneously assessed. Ordered that T. A. Eggleston be appointed overseer on the Air Line road from Eggleston's Bridge to Bob Speer's place, and allow him hands on his place. Ordered that the salary of the Superintendent of Education be the same as last year. Ordered that the commission ers of the tax road districts come before the Board on the first Monday in March. The jury list for the May term of court was drawn Wednesday, after which the board adjourned. ARE aracam Relieves Instantly or Money Refunded. mm SSm. Sunburn, Chafing:, Swellings and all Inflammations. rvills Chiggers. It Sold only in 25c, 50c & $1.00 Bottles. For Sale by S RUBLIG SALE OR REGISTERED SHORTHORN CATTLE, 39 bulls and i9 heifers, from our herd at Groom in the famous Panhandle' of Tesav jT A. & M. COLLEGE, STARKVILLE, MISS. ON MARCH Bth, 1Q04. Now beictr inoculated by Dr. Robert veterinarian of Experiment Station utrain-.t Tick Kim it WE, GUARANTEE THEM TO LIVE. or will refund purchase price or replace animal. SHORT HORNS THE CATTLE FOR THE PLANTER. For Feed Consumed They Yield more Milk, Than any other breed. Often yield 6 irallons of milk ami IS lbs. butter perd:v. Hedtre against hard times by startintr a herd of Makers and Morttfatfe Lifters. For further particulars address R U STARHV1LLK. MISS. Reduced Railroad Rates. The Southern Live Stock Association will hold a convention at Agricultural & Mechanical College, Starkville, Miss., on March 4th. to discuss Heef productions in Miss., and other Citton States. Leading men representing all breeds will address the meetinK-. Come and trinr your friends. The South is awakening to the money in Heef. J. M. Street. President. Jos. DosoGHnit, Wauken M. Cox. Merchants and Farmers Bank. COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI. CiLIPIT., $65,000.00, ITTJT-.ZLrZ' JPLZD. We Do a General Commercial Banking and Savings Bank Business. Equipped with fire- and burtrlar-proof vaults and safes. Huys and sells exchange on the principal cities, solicits deposits, etc. JEXAXtXK Of 7 "SAVIXdS IIAXKS FE ATI It II. Handsome steel savings banks furnished you Free and three per cent, interest paid on deposit J. M. Street, Jos. Donoghue, E. C. Chapman, T. O. BurrLs, A. II. We Solicit and Will Appreciate the Patronage of the Public. O. A. JOHNSTON, PRESIDENT. W. C. RICHARDS, VlCE-PRES. R.T.WILLI AUS. CA&Mltft THE FIRST STATE BANK, COLUMBUS. - - - CAPITAL, 'ZS.OOO. Transacts a Hanking Biisiness Only, Buys and Sells F.xchange on tlie Prin cipal Cities.. Buys and Sells Bends, Stocks and Warrants. Interest paid on deposits left for a specified time. Four times yearly must a sworn state ment of its condition be published in the city papers. Fire proof building: Mre and burglar proof vault; the latest style of safes with the best locks. Small safes in the vault, Riving cus tomers a secure place for valuables. None rented to strangers. DiBKCTOHs; V, C. Uichards. Jno. I. Morgan. D. F. Robertson, 11. T. Williams. C. A. Johnston. COLUMBUS Insurance and Banking- Co. COL.UM IIUS, MISSISSIPPI. i Chartered Keb. 14, 1852 : : Capital, Idest Ban in the State With Maintained its ci edit during the war, and redeemed its circulation artcr the wa change on all the principal cities bought and sold. Stocks and Warrants bought and so The building has stood the test of three tires uninjured. Fireproof vault and the improved Herrint? Steel Safe, with tiniedocli and burglar-proof attachment. Sworn merit of its condition published toui Limes per annum, and as often as the option of the Auditor may call for. f ficers T. U. Franl;'ii, President: It A. Weaver, Vice-President: W. 11. C. If. Avres. Teller: K. It Hopkins, Hook-keeper: tiaius Whitfield. Assistant Ho. Hi nciom-IS. A. '- i wr, K. T. Sykes, J. S. Hillups, T. H. Franklin, W. H. Ia and T. O. Uurris. N. H. We solicit dep. .-Its andbusiness dealings with us. Courteous prom t tent ion to our natron To Gas Consumers. We now have atiu v-ill con tinue to have an ample supply of gas for all consumers. Try your gas. If it is bad it is the fault of the pipes. Kindly leave your complaints at our office and the trouble will be attended to as promptly as possible. If you want gas for fuel purposes ap ply to us and we will furnish es timates, etc. Columbus Light & Power Co. j-20-lm The Presbyterian Church Wants a building lot or a completed res idence for a manse. Any person having a vacant lot or a residence for sale will please give us a pro posal. Describe property and state terms which the committee will keep private. Address, J. A. Orr, Chairman Building Com mittee. 1-o-tf For Sale. Three pool tables with balls, cues, racks etc., complete. Also fine sectional bowling alley, built by the Brunswich Balke Collen dor Company, of Chicago. Also the electrical fixtures for same. Write or apply to E. F. Darter, 1-tf. No. 421 Main Street. City laxes. Notice is hereby given that the date for the payment of city taxes, without damages, has been continued by the City Council until March 1st next. E. S. Donnell, 2-6-tf Tax Collector. Mr. Fred Cadmus, of Philadel phia, has accepted the position as manager of Laws' greenhouse. " i YOU SORE? USE fc SA ' fmjtm Cools. It Soothes. It Cures. At all rood Drugrlu. ! MAYO & WEAVER. Butter and Beef Jsuort Horns, the business Cattle. The Monev H T P.DOnM M'V Vice-President. Assistant Cashier. K. C. Chapman, Cashier. D. D. Stephenson, T, V. Hardy, J. W. Stern, Petrue J. T. Wood.. - - MISSISSIPPI - - - 5231,000 the Largest Banking Capital. r Km id. latest lee, Ci jk-keept e. C.U I Pt and ashler : r. .in Coin poilte BANKING DEPARTMENT STATEMENT SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE Columbus Insurance and Banking Co. of Columbus. Miss., on Dec. 31. 1903. Published by direction of Chapter 14 of the Annotated Code of 1H:. KF.SOUHCES. Loans and discounts on personal endorsements, real estate or col lateral securities Overdrafts secured Overdrafts unsecured Stocks State lionds. Alabama Bonds, M. & O. K. It - Hanking House Other Heal Kstate. Sitfht Kxchanjf e... Cash on hand .41'! t:.l 4 -.'. tM 6 f, r(- 81 11 61 271, f5 .1 IJ.tH !l IK) 47 I? .rtofUM 4sy.n-4 fc"v Sft) 471.01 Total 1J,15&J MABIMTlHs. Capital Paid in Hanking IK-p't Undivided Profits. Individual Deposits sub. to check Time Certificates of Deposit Due other Banks fiOOKKi.tx) 4'i,7"2.; 4.) :.'.') r J 17I.13J.17 4,0711.54 Total f-lC.lso.S.J I. W. II. I.KK. Cashier. Col.l'Ml'.rs iNsnuscit AND BANKINi; Co.. of Colunil)US. Mississippi, do hereby certify that the foreoinc is a true, full and exact statement of the Assets arid Liabilities of said Bank on the day and date named therein, as shown by the books of same. W. II. Lke, Cashiet, Columbus Insurance and Bankinif Co. Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of Iwndes Mississippi, this, the JJ day of January, 1SI. C. II. A v KKS. Notary Public. Examined and found correct: T. M. IlE.N KT, Auditor. This 2oth day of Jany.. W4. Ladies are welcomed and pro vided for in my oyster parlor on North Market street. Oysters are a great after the show luxury. Call and try them. 10-25-tf. P. Geraud. Mr. Louis Hirshman leaves today for the Northern markets where he goes to purchase the spring and summer stock of goods for II. Hirshman. A called meeting of the W. C. T. U. will take place at Mrs. II. R. Garner's home to-morrow af ternoon at 4 o'clock and all mem bers are urged to attend. J) ! 1 1