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A J- DAILY 'CtJAftlOy-LEBGER. JACKSON. MISS. yglMOBgjBRgaVRYJ, J1923. page six AILY NEWS MARES ITATE LEGISLATOR VICKSBURG I OF P.

IL O'BRIEN AT SALVATION ARMY I. SPARK THE V7EATIIEE Mississippi Forecast BURIED YESTERDAY EXCHANGE RIVE THURSDAY SUGGEE RUN HERE TODAY. iT Today Last Times 4 r.f1 t' i tTncsday and Wednesday; protaUy rain Wednesday; slightly 7a.lncr in noi-th and central portions Tuesday. Remains ol P. Ferguson Laid to Rest at Family Burial Ground Issue of Last Sunday was First Printed on Modern Cox Tubular Machine Will Participate in Festivi- Rare Treat Fromssed Members Club at Today's Meeting; Out on Drive Canvass Postponed Yester-clay on Account of Weather; Crowd Eager Jew City Heath Off i icer to With Local Chapter at Banquet Tonight Take Charge immediately; Both Good Men for Place ties WILL.

OR, MAGEt GOMiNG LONGI City News A delegation from Vieksburg. headsd bv MaA-or Hayes, will come to Dr. T. P. Srvirkp.

a vcun- Phy The Daily News on Sunday printed th" first k'suc- on their new press, the Cox Tubular." While it always takes a few days to wear the The actual canvass for funds for Salvation Army will not start Thursday morniner. having been postponed from yestsrday on account of the sleet and Ice. A number of the members of the various were indisposed, but manv in the bad weather and offered to ro ahead with their cards. who could not arrange their business to be off Thursday were cards and made their canvass The spirit manifested bv the civie oalb-d on to aid in the work of rTiisinr: these necessary funds, is than pleasing and everyone 0' ji-tritn and well-known minFtrei speaker. prouueer a ill be "u'o tod; regular al ter-tyinner ae ruest or tne at Frankinson's at tar ur.

Mr. O'Brien will tertain the cl a every member with, an original treat is in store for who participates in the luncheon. T. P. uuothvin.

secretary of the club, stated yesterday that those who had not had the privilege cf hearing this celebrated producer soeak 'are fortunate in that they will have Ciis opportunity, and tnose members of the club who had heard lum knew what was store, so a large attendance is expected. The Exchange Club will start the most p.ctive part of its drive for funds for the Salvation Army Thurs day, and already a number of th men have had their cards out solicit Lx-Presiclcnt P. J. Fite said yesterday that, the club had taken more kindly to this drive than anything else they had ever under taken. JL-ia 1 If 1 Bottle- til 5 in bus For your hssita Capital St.

this kind en a i 1 I 1 J0k vs-ftiVTr-i Y-Tl T' -i- Harold Lloyfl Comedy Pathe News and Topical Digest Prices lOe 25e Starting VTeduesday in "JJSNEY," "MONEY," "MONEY Today K- SB MILTON SILL in "THE FORGOTTEN LAW" Rolin Comedy Pathe Revue Orchestra 10c 25c CENTURY, TONIGHT, FEB. 6 ONE IT I CUT OSLV 4 Prices: 50c to $2.00 B. P. PRATT I Furniture Repaired Re- finished and Upholstered 3-05-07 KLsfviss' pyl fti. stw mm mm of weather.

the Best 8 mmmmmm it rJjiA.1 1 mm muM pi JJlL.al 'J --m mm mm Pig8 i fjl Din present at tjie citadel yesterday morning were eager to begin the After a conference between present and Ceneral Chairman it was deemed advisable to postpone the active canvass feu- davs, with the hope th.nt the weather become more favorable, or least give the men time to adjust themselves to the ice and snow. The interest in the campaign is increasing and the of the drove assured. When asked yesterday. Drrjom stated. "We have no fear even a doubt as to the success of campaign, and already inquiries donations are beginning to come 1 mail." All team members are now urgently requested to report at the Salvation Army headquarters Thursday morning and get a flying start the work.

Several calls came to citadel yesterdjy morning while men were there, from the poor of city, asking that coal or fuel of sort be sent them. These requests were all granted. Five Jackson Lads Under Arrest For Burglaries Five of Jackson's have participated recent robberies in been taken in tow bv you tiis alleged in a number of this city have police of Jack- and. Meridian and will answer to charges of burglary. Three of the young fellows, said have been those who robbed the Barksdale.

homo on Gillespie Street, in jail in charged wit a robbing a store in that city. Meridian police wero in telephone communication with the local police department yesterday afternoon anil requested that two more lads be taken and held until officers could arrive for them. Officer Simmons found the boys and they are now in the. city jail, where they will remain until taken Meridian for trial with the other three on the burglary chart; e. These boys, according to the Jackson police department, are members a gang that has given them considerable trouble within the past levy months.

Docal officers state they can trace many potty robberies to the gang. 'pect to ecure Local Budget In Drive This Week The local Y. A. will complete the campaign this week for the 1023 budget. Most of the budget was raised last Friday, according to Director II.

S. Pobyns, when 32 of the 40 teams canvassed the city. Th4 eight remaining teams for various reasons were not working, and will do their work this week. the support of last year's members who have not been called upon and a nominal additional amount the budget will be raised. The success of the teams who have completed their work and the warm reception they received at all places denote the high standing of the the minds of the ousiness men of Jackson.

ii funeral, of V. P. Ferguson, veteran legislator from thh? county, a iiell yesterday afternoon at the Old tfalc-m Church, two miles from LearneJ. II r. Ferguson tiied at the home of hir son, Dan Ferguson, in this city Sunday morning.

He had been in failing health for some time and was visiting with bis son medical treatment at and tne time of his death. Dr. II. -M- King', pastor of the Second Baptist Church, tne obsequies. A good crowd oi 1 rie from this city was present at his i'uneral.

The deceased was 63 years age and had been an active member of the Baptist Church for over years. He was also a of the" Masonic and Pythian fraternities. and had a host if friends oyer state who will join the bereaved the iin- ily in their hour of grief. Mr. Ferguson was a resident Learned and had been a.

member Of of the suae legislature terms, lie was also for two full a big propel ty and had much holder in the county land in Hinds. The deceased is survived by his wb'ow. wnoiii he muriitd eariy in lite, three sons and daughters. sons are Dan Ferguson, of this city; George Ferguson, of Learned, a -e Uof remon. principal ot a the hiah school at Gulf port.

The iifinehters are. Mrs. II. C. Clarke, of Inverness: Miss Abbie Ferguson, teacher in the school at Webb; and Miss Kdyth Ferguson of Learned.

In his dealings with his fellow men -Mr. Ferguson was always square, smd his passing will be mourned by all who knew him. His long service in the state legislature had" won for him the name of temg one of the most even tempered members of the lower house. Millstps, Majors Lose Opening Game To Louisiana State The Millsaps Majors got off to a pcor start on the road trip, losing the opening basketball game to Louisiana Stare University last night by a score cf 32-20. The second and last of the series will be played tonight.

r.iniap'i put up a game fight through the entire contest and with a greater reserve strengtn wouui urooahiv have made a better show-j ing. Thomas Coursey. and Fred Mc-Kewen played their usual steady game at forward, as did Scott cent Due to some misunderstanding the Majors were able to leave Jackson only seven strong, a squad enl'rly too small for a road trip of any duration, and against teams of any strength. Local supporters of the Purple and White look, however, for a reversal in the ranie toniirut. as was tne case in the second of the A.

M. series. The Majors may go on to New Orleans for two games with Loyola College before returning to this city Missdspi'ePi college. Count the Minutes. Mineral Wat Cooper's Well Water Stafford Springs Allison's Wells Robinson Springs Fresh by Freight Sold in 5-Gallon Bottles Free Auto Delivery to Any Part of City.

imtnons The Old Reliable Prescription Druggists The Biggest The i i w-r-f -iwtim i in till pi sician of this city Tlagee, has been elected to take the place cf I.r. II. Ma gee, re-ijneU, in the department cf health for the city. Dr. v.

man graduate of high here, former student Milisap! arid Pas medical 'Kite lniersitv an I Tu- rum trie lane. For the made a and public pa--t few years 'he hag ti.ii study of sanitation hfa.th worli. having been for a year in charge cf th'e health department of the United States Steel Corporation at Birmingham. Dr. Ma free, his predecessor, has been one of the best health officials the city hac; ever had.

Since ho has had charge of the city health department the malaria here has been reduced f0 per cent, typhoid 70 per cent, ami the supply has been kept almost perfect. The work done in the schools hits been excellent, as well as the other duties he has performed. The resignation of the former heal t'u officer is occasioned by the increasin demand of his private practice, which has grown to sych an extent that he cannot devote the necessary ti'ae to his old work in the future. Dr. Magee will remain in the department until Dr.

Sparks becomes acquainted v.itli the local situation and the details of the of3 flee. The mayor and commissioners sate they are very sorry to hear of lr. Magee's resignation. MACHINE 0 INNERS Twelve Recruited Corn- pany First Mississippi Infantry Company 155th Infantry, Mississippi National Guard, the local machine gun' company under the leadership of Captain Wm. IT.

Phillips, is fast becoming an efficient or-ganzintn trad one of which the people of Jackson can be justly proud. One of ils high class brightest features is the of young men now being acquired; during li.v. fi v. eei twelve noys trom the best famines in the city joined the company. Jiany social features are being pi ac.

i ted on of the pew home of th-? comr-any in the munici pal auditorium. is also being' shown in the approaching encampment which is to take place during the summer months. Keen though they are machine gunners, several Company men are thinking of their chancer for the state rifle team which will make the annual trip to the shores of Lake Krie in 'eplemher. Company has in the past produced some good marksmen, and they hope this year to do better than ever before. 1923 mi, to become a till is to IME GOOD RECORD Jackson this afternoon to take part in the Knights of Pythias cele oratUm whicn will be held at the lvcal castle tonight.

A good program has been prepared for the occasion and Mayor Scott will deliver the address of welcome to the visitors. Quite a number of notables from the Hill City will be present for the occasion. The festivities wilt start at 7:30 o'clock and continue until midnight. The rank of Knighthood will be conferred on a large ciass and the visitors will take an active part in this part of the program as well as the social festivities. The Pythian Sisters will serve the banquet, and provide for certain phases of the entertainment.

Mayor Hayes will make a speech and. according to members of the order, a rare treat is in store for those who have previously heard him as well as those who have not had the pleasure. The city commissioners and mayor are all either members or invited guests and they too will make talks. This meeting has been in the process of formation for several months and a large attendance is expected to partake in the celebration. At Key's Fountain Everything to drink, and ice cream, too Grape rnit, Granges, Hot Buttered Toast, Sandwiches and wo serve you quick.

Hut tiie real elixir of lifo Is tlie coffee with, tlie kici. I KE KEY TO 5LBVICE Count the Minutes. Million Dollar Twins Fat With Us. Why Not You? Our cooked meats are so delicious they amount to delicacies; our sandwiches are unequalled; our service is one big smile. Ve save you money; try us once and see trouble fade away.

Cordially, Jackson Delicatessen Count the PEinutes. Ferkusm Brothers We have the Stone Cakes. Nothing hel ler 16c Bronchoione for Flu All Druggists Encouragement ill CITIZENS TRUST CO. SAVINGS BANK will watch at f. v-ith some in- Neil O'ljrjf-n -r'st an end his minstrel crew to parade ur t'apitol Street today O- A woman from Memphis was ninon the l.irpe number of eandi- for tlx1 exainina-yesterda y.

lions in the New Capitol Moeks of rnou foil from the top the yesterday and endangered surrounding walks idns were plaeod around the bidldlnjr urging tare in walking. Several detachments of. the flying Squadron went out on trips Sunday. A pack-d ohureh at 'Port Cibson li ard the story by a small detail aid reports Mate a great meeting. Hinds County circuit court of the second district, did not meet yesterday, nor will it meet today.

Judge Potter pretermitting the court until AWdneHduy because of impassable roads. The Supreme Court rendered a number of decisions yesterday, probably the one of greatest importance Ic'ng that of the fire insurance com-paiiies wherein the court sustained the suggestion of error. county Aeem T. Jfand predicts liltlo, damage to truckers on account the snow. Cabbage is the main crop in the field at present, according to Mr.

Hand, and any losses- to that hardy plant will slight. Ir. T. I'. Sparks, has taken up his office the city hail preparatory to taking charge of the health department of the city.

Dr. Sparks vnn elected to fill the vacancy caused by llu: resignation of Dr. H. i Dill Terry, Jackson tenor, will be Xeil CVDricn in the parade today ard the performance at the. Cen- ury tonight.

Terry is an old timer I in the minstrel game and has a voire excellently fitted for such work. forces of the geological de. p-artinent are in their quarters now and are busily engaged in plotting maps and doing other odd jobs while snowbound. The soil survey party will of necessity remain here for several days. The Vieksburg busses were out of order Sunday and yesterday, considerably demoralizing traffic to the hill city and points between.

Sev-eial Jackson hoys visited Clinton on the train ami expecting to come bak by bus, walked. a Dasehall stock dropped yesterday and tio inquiries wero reported as plans for the summer for the Jacks, JU-d Sox. Charley Hell is expected to arrive in Jackson at an date, however, and begin figuring on his chances for a pennant. The street cars ran all right thru th" nitriit, and of the cotiipnny if 'indications f.re that It will snow some more the same system to keen the tracks clear will lie maintained. Th in ears made their work.

but very little noise --o Several heavy fines were assessed In the police court yesterday afternoon, among them being a $25 fine for vagrancy. The docket was heavy and violators ot the ordinances It rind j.ivtM were given tne limit in a of cases. Very few arrests were made lust nislit. The meeting of the Mississippi Railroad Vunir.ission this morning; is expected to lie very short. Little business is on the docket and no rate cases will be heard as members of the commission will go to Memphis for the cotton rate hearing scheduled to open Wednesday morning.

Millsaps College co-eds are busily engaged in preparations for the bas- Keuiall game with the Mississipni Woman's College from Hattiesburg, Van game to be nlaved on th mil-I saps Campus Wednesday night. The Major girls played and lost their first contest of the season last Sat tirday with the Peihaven girls their opponents. Drug stores spent a busy day yes terday tilling orders for alcohol or automobile radiators. Car owners I generally do not enjoy filling and emptying a radiator ieh are using alcohol to prevent freez ing. ive per cent of the capacity of me radiator is said to be the proter luiwuni.

oi aieonot necessary to safety. in- The employes of the Capitol Oil Company captured a big white owl Sunday night at their place of business, and turned it over to the city for the zoo. The big bird is said to be a large one and was taken to bis mv home yesterday afternoon. Mr. M.cKir.non.

of the company, called Commissioner Hawkins yesterday and made the presentation. Lven in this cold and wet weather the fire department was called out to a fire from an overheated flue. Xf much damage was done by the blaze before it was under control. The trucks had a hard time getting along the. slippery streets but got there just the same.

Chief McDonald got a wire from the people stating that Jackson's pumping truck would be shipped on be l-tn inst. this is the same truck that was overturned last August re- Fd Preschaw. one cf Jackson's roost notorious characters and police urt visitors, raid ins respects to juuge i enix yesterday and received lines aggregating $175 and 30 Drosehaw was, found guilty on each of three charges. Fifty dollars accompanied the carrying of concealed weapons; drunkenness cost $25, and violation of the liquor law brought $loo ami 30 days. Appeals were taken and the 'old offender is at liberty.

M. 0. Moore, rate expert for the Mississippi Railroad Commission, will leave tonight for Memphis to be present at the resumption of tho cotton rate hearing transferred from Crecnwood. Kxaminer McQuillan has a case in Memphis that will occupy al-uut half a day. On conclusion of that matter the rate case will take the floor, and the sessions probably continue through Tuesday or next week, F.

II. Lotterhos, T. P. Good- .1 1 1, Al-irOn orfl nreiint at the Ort'eawoo hearing, and may Jn the until clubs came Kume given elr.b'. more task.

those J. a at is Mr. or the and in 'n th the the some to son to ire to of in JtC'iir I 1 1 new oil arid got un; uesi rcsu from a piece of mac hinery like this, the vi rk is 11 rood. This now has a 2 1 pages. It doer, not capacity of rint direct from the 'form" but from a.

tubular plate. From the "tyxe page as for-meryl useil a matrix is r.iaj.-, an this matrix the plate, and it is from this plaid that the i-apt-r is printed. The Cox Duplex Tubular Press is installed in the new annex to the building, which is well lighted and ventilated and makes a press room modern in every respect. Mesrs. Sullens and Johnson, owners of The News, are to be congratulated upon their progressive spirit.

Jt is understood that at a later date "open house" will be by The News to inspect tion. and their friends invited the new press in opera- New Members, Boy Seoui and Conventions Before Club Yesterday (By "Rote" Reporter.) The meeting of the Rotary Club was devoted to a business session yesterday. A number of important things were decided. Ralph Sherwood and Miff Swartz were introduced as new members of the club. Miff represents the Southern.

Building and Loan Association of Jackson. Ralph is with Rradstreet. John Ricks, secretary to the club, announced that attendance at the club averaged, SC.56 per cent for January. There are to date 00 members in the Jackson Rotary Club. Izzy Lehman was appointed chairman of the.

"On to St. Louis" Committee. Rotary will hold its next international convention in SL Louis early in the summer. spec! "roop 5. ks'' TTieirs Tim- made the talk of the day.

"Specks" appeared before the club to express -the appreciation of the scouts in Jackson for what members! of Rotary collectively and individually have done to promote the movement. His speech was well received. Camp Kiekapoo came in for a big "oart of what "Specks" had to sav. He was highly complimented upon his talk by the Rotarians. Resolutions in memoriam to Ilillrie Ouinn, for a long time a citizen of Jackson, and a Rotarian, were read.

The late Air. Quinn was a past governor of Rotary in the old fourteenth district. Talks wee m.ndo by the "On to Committee, relative to the convention to be held there on March 19 and 20. This was a booster program upon the committees part. Xo definite action 'was taken.

Do Not Experiment There is no need for yon to experiment in lunches any more. Von have the choice of many hot and cold fishes, salads, desserts, cakes, hot and cold drinks. No tips, no waiting, moderate cost and clean surroundings. Dine at Swep Taylors Cafeteria aad fca convinced. "TRUBLPRUFS" The World's Best Service Tire.

No Punctures Elawouts Ko Sim Cuts No Delays Wo Expense The Tirst Cost is the Last Cost. M. R. Mtchell, Distr. 119 So.

State Street Dr. Wallace L. Britt Special Attention Given Bladder, Prostatic an? Rectal Surgery Dlt. P. A.

TEAT Special attention giv Genito-Uiinary, Rectal and Colon Diseases. Second nao; EtcCleland SnUdiri? Hourc: 9 to 12 A. 2 to 5 P. M. If ycxiVe in the past en a ready made man Ee a future.

made to order man la tlie TTiiera's a ISIf erer.ee fOT a Hand Tailored Suit. Dr, Barney Kennedy Tacto limltca to ORTHODONTIA 'Correction oX lrregxl Ceutury Building Jaoson Uisa. ROTARY CLUB HAS BUSINESS' MEETING of 40 M0NTEVALL0 RED ASH BRILLIANT MANSFIELD Order by Name and Know what you are Receiving for your The Bank That Service Built9 Pfl 8 Phones 1394- -1395 1896 Mill lilt ill i II JfiSllfil A. J. MARTIN MARBLE GRANITE WORKS 153 East Capitol Street MONUMENTS AT THE EIGHT PRICB We Have Only One Business in Jackson Do Not Be Misled.

"la Business Over Half Century" which you can have in accumulating money is a strong bank The Citizens Savings Bank Trust Company. Here you can deposit any amount from $1.00 upwards as often as you wish, you receive 4 compound interest on vour funds and you can obtain the money promptly, should vou need it. THE ATHLETE WHO does not "train" cannot win many races he cannot stand the keen competition at the finish. The young man or woman who docs not learn how to save money i Tv -r- emmnt oviiPt cial success! The first step Open your account today. Citizens Savings Bank Trust Company 0PEX A SAYINGS' ACCOUNT The Merchants Bank and Trust Co.

14 The Guaranteed Bank' Have Ycu Tried Our FRESH mUIT ORANGEADE It's Delicious Only 10c Meet your friends at guf Scda Fount Ford's Drua' Store. TilS CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK i fcfy Combined Capital and Surplus OVer a Ha If -Mil lion Dollars i i I 0 on to Memphis..

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