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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-01

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-01
Oh. PRATT
I AND 2 GRANITE BLOCK.
Carpet
Department.
OPENING OF
New Spring Styles

Although Carpets have been
advanced in price by manufacture
ers from 2 1-2 cents to IL l-2
cents per yard, l shall continue
to offer my entire stock, which
is the largest and finest in the
state, at last seasons prices,
which were the lowest ever quot
ed in this country.
FOrty-hve pieces very best six
Frame Body Brussels at $l.25
cannot be obtained in any Of the
large cities for less than $l.55.
Twenty-Five pieces full five
Frame Brussels at 81 90, real
value $l.l5. Also more than 100
rolls of the very best makes Of
all Wool Extra Super Ingrains
at prices ranging from 80 cents
to 6S cents per yard.
Also a great variety Of choice
novelties in KidderminSter and
KensingtOn Art Styles at very AT
tractive prices.
Also - pieces Tapestry Bru>-
sells in all grades costing from 30
cents to 81 l-2 cents per yard.
Also a large assortment Of Cot
ton and Wool Carpets Of different
grades from % cents to IS cents,
together with an almost endless
variety Of China MattingS, Oil
Cloths, Art Squares, Smyrna
Rugs, Door Mats, etc.
Early purchases will prove the
most advantageous this Season.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

DUAL: fed endorsement TO the white
christian men and women who are
trying to teach to the humble, igno-
rant, superstitious blacks and their
offspring, the story OF Christ and Him
crucified. The cry of social equality
is narrow, little, mean aud absurd.
A man who cannot rise above it, is q
man whose opinion is not worth a
trifIe. We were truly surprised to
hear such report from this section;
we would have expected better; aud
we yet confidently believe that it is
very few who are bringing this re
proach upon the many. However,
the good people of that community
have duty to perform. They should
report to the officers OF the law who
tits making this trouble, and whoever
they may be they should be given to
understand that if indeed this house
is burned or any harm whatever
comes to it, their threats will be used
against them, and that they will be
punished to the extent OF the law.
Men have no right to stand around
and incite others to commit arson or
any other crime, and then escape
punishment. They can be guilty
without being present at the very
time the damage is done; their threats
and previous acts and influence can
make them as guilty as the one who
does the work, and they should be
given To understand that they will be
prosecuted and punished as such. In
the meantime the officers Of the law
ought not to be1idle. They ought to
post themselves and keep familiar
with the facts of the case, to avert
trouble fthey can, il they cannot, to
know who tOIarrest when the time has
come. Open threats of arson have
been made, we are told. 1t will be
the fault of the officers II they do not
begin at once to watch and work on
the case. This, as our correspondent
suggests, is but another species oil
mob law; and mob law has gone far
indeed when 1t attempts to interfere
with men and women worshiping
God according to the dictates of their
own consciences.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
Alliance Resolutions.

When the anti-sub-Treasury Unions
meet, and the Democrats are in au-
tnOrity, their resolutions are sent to
the HERALD. Some of this kind will
be found in another column. Con-
corning these resolutions there Is "a
tale untold" After they had passed
the 9th District Union they were sent
sup higher" and introduced in the
county Union, and then the fun be-
gan. The sub-Treasury men were on
to them with both feet in the twink
ling of an eye, but the Constitution
men stood their ground and repulsed
the attacks bravely. The battle
waxed furious for three mortal hours;
then both sides with glaring eyes aI.d
frOthing mouths and painting sides
stood subdued and quiet, while a
modest little motion to declare the
r. solutions tout of Order,h prevailed
We are glad to fluid there is at least
one sub Union in the county that has
enough respect for its constitution to
declare against the efforts of dema-
gogues and place hunters to make
their order a political one. There is
no place in this free American, re-
publican form of Government, for q
secret political organization. Wheth-
or the Alliance is such an organiza-
ton, remains to be seen. Its leaders
Polk, Macune, Terrill, Mcdowell and
few lesser lights, declare it is. The
Toiler, the recognized organ of Ten
ness e, says it is. The rank and file
of the organization say it is not. This
is an all important question the gen.
tlemen must settle among themselves
but it must be settled positively one
way or the other. For if it is not s
secret political organization, politica
parties have nothing to do with it
if it is a secret political organization
then it is no better than the old Know
Nothing party, and every man o
every party should fight the Alliance
as q secret enemy.
We are frequently told by Allianc,
men, 1--WE are Democrats; whateve
we do, will be in the interest of De
Inocracy." So far as the principle
goes, you had as well be Republicans
Democrats have no more right Il
ostr CHE other Democrats from thei
secret councils, where they are plan
ming and plotting to shape and cOntro
the political policies of this govern
ment, than Republicans or Prohi
bitionists or the Peoples Party woul'
have.
A secret political party, whethe
made upof Democrats, Republicans o
Mugwumps, is obnoxious to ever.
man on the outside of the secre
chamber.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
GENERAL NEWS.

A terrible accident happened in New
York City last Saturday afternoon.
The front wall of Nos. 20, Y, and "a Park
Row fell with a terrible crash into the
street. The building was five stories
high and beneath the ruins scores of
people were buried. The building had
been condemned thirteen years ago,
and the heavy printing presses used on
the top floors is supposed to have weak
oned the wall until they fell. The
building was full of people persusing
their daily avOcations, while on the
lower floor popular restaurant was
crowded with guests eating their Md
day. meal. The scenes around the tall
ea building were heartrending, as
flames increased the horror of the situa-
ton. One little girl was found among
the ruins unhurt as the falling bricks
had made a complete arch over her,
while near by several bodies were found
mangled beyond recognition, among
them the little girls brother and sister.
Don Bruce, City Marshal of Shelby
Vile, Ind, was shot and fatally wound
cd last Saturday night by Charles
Hawkins, a desperate character of that
city because the Marshal had arrested
the II year old son of Hawkins for
throwing stones through a plate-glass
window. Hawkins fired five shots,
three of them taking effect. AT mid
night a mob five hundred strong, pro-
ceeded to tho Jail, OverpOwered the
Sheriff, and taking Hawkins out hung
him to tree in the Jail yard and rid
died his body with bullets. His father
and son were accessories to the killing
but were spared by the mob, the for
mer on account of his extreme old age,
the latter on account of his youth.
The Peoples Party have formed a
State organization in Massachusetts.
A decisive and bloody battle was
taught in Chill between the govern
ment roops under President Balma-
ceda, and the insurgents. Balmsceda
was driven back, with 300 men lett dead
on the field. At last accounts the bat
tie was still raging. Both sides are
lighting with desperation, as defeat now
means ruin to either party. At last Rc-
counts the battle was still raging, al
though it mad been going on for three
days.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
SuDDOS0!

Gov. Buchanan, in his address be-
fore the State Convention OF the
Alliance, told them, that to make
their influence felt, in making their
demands, they should present solid
phaIanx; that "ulI differences must
bs settled among ourselves; the
minority must submit to the ma
iOrity." Later on this convention by
a majority vote, the minority sub
hitting, endorsed the Ocala platform.
The Governor is a shining light in the
Alliance; OF course he will take his
own medicine; therefore the action Of
his State Alliance Convention COM
mits him. Enthusiastically, to a full and
complete endorsement of the Ocala
platform, sub-Treasury, Land Loan
aud all.
Now let's suppose case. Suppose
the Democratic State Convention,
when it meets in 1892, should. have
the impudence, the temerity, the fool
hardness to slap our noble order in
the face and declare Enthusiastically
and positively against the Ocala plat
form. The Governor is also a shin
ing light I'm the Democratic party,
and the question we wish 20 PROFOUND
is, (which majority would You go
with, Governor, the majority of the
Alliance convention, or the majority
of the Democratic convention?
And suppose! That the Alliance
should have another State Conven-
ton, at which a resolution should
pass endorsing the Hon. John p.
Buchanan for Governor. And sup
pose! That the Democratic cOnven-
ton should come along just after
that, and endorse some other Honor
able gentleman for the high position
of Governor of Tennessee. Which
majority would you submit to
Governor
Would you desert our noble order
in its time of need, and refuse to
carry it's banner, or would you be-
come the Alliance candidate against
the regular Democratic nominee?
These are trOublOus times, Cover
nor! aye cannot serve both God and
mammoth YOu had better talk
now, before the flood arriveth, for the
time cometh when much talk will
not avail!
In our humble judgment you have
placed yourself between "the devi!
and the deep blue sea-" and we pity
thee, Governor!
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
The Bows.

They must meet the world, must
face it as men, bear mems burdens
and do mens' deeds. What kind of
men will they be? Need we inquire?
Is their future any Importance now ?
Is it in any way dependent on the
present? PROFESSIONALLY. We dali
Iy meet boys whose future social and
business status we see as clearly as
their neighbors will see it twenty
years hence. The boy is indeed the
father OF the man, and while running
about the streets, carries sign which
tells the world what the future man
will be. He Is now being equipped
for the life he is to lead as a man, and
seeing him a. he takes on the trap
pings of habit and education, we learn
the character OF manhood that will be
ms. The point needs no pressing.
1t is generally recognized. The
thoughtful father will as readily ex-
pect his deformed and crippled boy
to win the foOt-race, as that his uu-
lettered and vicious sOn can gain and
hold the best positions in the social
and business world. The education
which the boy gets or fails to get,
more than birth or money, settles his
future place among his fellows, and
parents who disregard this truth are
responsible for sending their sons
manned into the struggles of life.
Columbia boys have long been ,un-
fortunate in their meager Opportuni-
ties for education. The public school
has indeed done much for them, but
not enough; and yet many parents
are content to throw their sons upon
the wOrld. while yet in the middle Of
their teens, with no better prepare
ton for its duties. Will they be dis
appointed when their children fail as
men, or are they now looking with
calm Indifference to the inevitable
future failures and half-dOne tasks2
Is vigorous, self-reliant and efficient
manhood expected, or will q weak,
timOrous and laundering life suffice 4?
II the former Is wanted the boys must
be prepared for 1t. Patient and pains
Gaktuk C0Eo; LAuSL 10 given " IhCIA
education, and this training must
reach far enough to accomplish its
purpose. The necessarily brief cur
riculum Of our public schools must
not be considered the all-sufficient
course, nor must the boy be expected
to reach manhOOd's estate, thoroughly
equipped, at fifteen years of age.
Parents must seriously consider their
obligations to their sons, and determ-
inc to give them the preparation
they need.
1t is to be hoped that the opening
of The University School next Mon
day will be the dawn of better era
for the boys; that parents will give
them its advantages; and that the
boys of Columbia will hereafter be
better prepared for the duties ahead
of them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
coNvIvIAL ANIMALS.
A Squirrel That ImbIbed Too Mrch StroS
Liquor.

a Squirrel That ImbIbed Too Mrch Strong
Liquor.
''Having read recently q very inter
esting article about 'Four-foOted Fun
makers" said gentleman, Il won
der whether any naturalist has ever
made q special study of the number OF
quadrupeds and birds that will freely
imbibe alcoholic liquors. / have fire.
ouently seen it stated that enormous
doses of whisky are administered to
elephants afflicted with lung troubles,
and l infer that the hugo creatures
rather like that kind of medicine.
Grows are said to become grotesque-
ly intoxicated when whislty-soal1ed
grain Is scattered for their benefit by
farmers who desire to wiring their
necks occasionally read of saloons
In which a dog, goat or some other
animal Cbcsides the human) is exhib-
tied as confirmed tippler. Indeed, I'M
less the goat is grossly ibelled, he Is
depraved and chronic topper.
~ want to spin you On authentic
warn about a pet squirrel that owned
some years ago. and that acquired q
voluntary jag on one OCCASION but
never again. Benny had the freedom
Oh inc mousse LnOSJ VI buC bilhCp anu a
big, fat, pranlxish fellow he grew to be.
A favorite position of his was toscud-
die in the outer breast pocket of my
own or my broth er's coat, and pear
over the edge at party of us playing
whist or cribbage in the dInfng-room.
his roguish black eyes sparkling as u
he understood it all
Zone Saturday evening, just as Some
nice new ale was served, Master Benny
must have been extremely thirsty, fog
out he fris1ed upon the table and calm
ly proceeded to drink from the nearest
glass until he was satisfied For q
youth OF his size he drank pretty CO.
piously, too Shortly afterward he was
put into his cage for the night
Next morning when ! approached
his cage he did not jump up nimbly as
usual to greet me, but lay lazily in O
corner and yawned, yawned, yawned,
once and again rubbing his ears with
his paws It was as plain case OF
head and remorse as l ever exper-
mean, witnessed. About noon time
he began to brighten up, and was soon
as risky as ever, but thenceforth until
he died the very odor Of ale ohohC
beverage would send him skipping
away. One dose cured Benny."-N. Y
SN-N~@-ouA
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

WE Invite the attention of our read
ers to a card in another column from
Messrs. ]. II. Courtney, J. X. Farrell,
Jonas Il. Amis and Thos. II. Will
Jams, in reply to some questions we
asked them some weeks since. by
reference to this card it will be seen
that the gentlemen are not a whit
shaken in their democracy and that
they deny to Mr.. Buchanan, Mellow
ell, Terrell or anybody else the right
to interfere with their political Gpin-
ions in the least. They plant them
selves squarely and entirely upon the
constitution OF the Alliance, and the
statement Of their Alliance Presi-
dents, both State and National, that
cit is the duty of the minority to &C
quiesce and support the action OF the
majority" these gentlemen say "ie
not sanctioned by any article or sec
ton In our State or National con-
stitution." We knew very we'll what
the answer would be. Our reason for
asking for it was that the public might
know where these men stood. We
have frequently heard the expression
cit is strange such -and-such q. man
will endorse such heresies and follow
such demagOgues," and we have as
often said that they did not. There
is prevailing impression that the
Alliance as a unit endorses the
heresies and demands of their dema-
gogue leaders. There never was a
greater mistake. The nOisiest ones
are that way, but the prominent men
of the county who are members, are,
with a few exceptions, against the
heresies and against any and all eff
forts to bring politics into their order.
We have but one complaint against
these gentlemen. They are too quiet,
100 inactive, and frequently allow
their wild-eyed ADVANTAGEOUS broth
ers to commit them to some very alb
surd and undemocratic policies. We
hope their experience in the last few
months will warn them, and that in
the future they will be more industri-
Gus in prOpsgsting their ideas in the
Alliance. And in this connection we
will take the opportunity of return
ing our thanks TO the gentlemen for
their courteous reply.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

MAURY COUNTY, with all OF Its
wealth. and schools and churches,
and refinement, and the boasted cul-
ture of it's people, can produce some
as distorted and curious specimens OF
humanity, as any place or people un-
der the sun. A communication from
Spring Hill, to be found in another
column, tells US that some of the de-
vout religious people of the Spring
Hill and Port Royal Presbyterian
Churches have had the temerity to
organize and teach cOlored Sunday
school. And for this heinous offense
they are threatened with some dread
calamity and their little mission
SehooI-house, wherein they have
taught the story of the lowly born
Christ. is to be burned TO the ground
Think of IL! White people teaching
nappy-headed niggers that they have
souls! Seriously, the threats against
these good people and their little
missionary Sunday-school, is the
most uncivilized, unreasonable out
rage we have yet been called upon to
report. THE hERALD gives its un-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

THERE are no flies on the "Old
Boys of Williamson" The resOlu-
tiOns they passed at a meeting of the
County Democratic Executive Com
mittee last week, have a clearer ring
than we have read for 10! these many
months. When it comes to genuine,
Old-fashiOned, simOn-pure Democ-
racy, you may always count on the
"Old Boys of Williamson" It. b.
Johnson, Henry p. FOwlkes and G
G.. Ellis were on the committee on
resolutions, and made speeches. Mr..
Ellis is President of the Alliance
County Union, and Mr.. Ellis has set
a good example to after Democrats
in the Alliance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

AT TullahOma last Monday negro
boy was drunk and committed some
minor Offense against the municipal
laws and was locked up in the Gala
boose. That night masked men took
him out and hung him. Such an act
is disgrace to any civilized cOmmu-
nifty, and the law-abiding people of
that town and county should hunt
down the perpetrators and prosecute
them to the full extent of the law.
Talk about sectional prejudice! The
politicians and papers and people of
the north have a right to abuse any
community that will tolerate such
barbarity. The Governor of Tonnes
see ought to stamp the deed with his
indignation by offering a reward for
the arrest of the murderers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

J. G. ]. WILLIAMS has been nomi-
mated by the Democrats to run
against John HOuk for Congress, In
the second district. We wish Mr..
Williams success, but fear he is lead
ing a fOrlorn hope. Williams is too
much of gentleman to suit a con-
stituency that time often time elected
Houk Gr
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

STATE LECTURER MCALIsTE9 was
expelled last Wednesday by the State
Alliance of Mississippi because of his
opposition to the sub-treasury scheme
and his exposure Of the official cor
ruption of G. w. Macune. He was
not even given q chance to make q
statement. This is encouraging free
speech and equal rights with a ven
OaaOaa
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

VIM. EWING has retired from the
position OF managing editor of the
American. II this will give William
q chance to take up his Blue Wing"
pencil again, we are glad of the
change. In his place they have
chosen DIR. r. A. Haley, recently OF
the Memphis Appeal-Avalanche, but
who before that occupied the chair
he now has. DIR. HALEY is one of tho
best known and most capable news
paper men i'm the state.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
Could Not 10.

The simplest and most elementary
truths may be stated in such a way "a
to possess something OF the charm Of
novelty.
"Why," said Mrs. Bronson, as the
clock struck. lit is only one o'clock. I
thought it wastwo."
"No, num-" said Bridget. sits niveS
later than one at this tonne OF day.
HarDer'S BaZNr
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

THE Third Party men arc rapidly
getting control of the Alliance. Nc
Alister has been kicked clear out OF
the Mississippi Alliance, and Hall
has been depOsed as President of the
Missouri Alliance, and one Leverett
Leonard elected in his stead. Leonard
is an avowed Third Party man.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
Time to Stop Pooling.

DIR. Gruff Ito fashionable patient)-
It's merely the same old ailment. my
dear madam.
Mrs. Style-Oh. mo- DOCTOR / really
am i'll now.
DIR. Gruff-H'mI If that Is really so
I'll have to change the whole course OF
treatmentI-Leslie's Illustrated News
paper.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
An Observation-Disclosures.

Jawl1ins Cin the menagerie) - It's
folly odd, this wastefulness of nature
Hogg-What now, Mr.. Crank?
Jawkins-Why, here's the kangaroo
with pocket, and nothing to put in 1t,
and the girl who's looking at the beast
has her handkerchief, gloves, purse and
umbrella in hand, and no available
T,oclxet-Texas Siftinps.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
Chamccry Sale Of Land.
. @. pnvis. vs.. Q. W. Gordon.

@uRSUANT to n decree OF the Honorable
k~s,hancery Court ut Columbia, Tennessee,
entered at the a pril 1ern, 1891, at pnge B3l,
I will ON Monday the 3lst day OF August
1891 sell Ia the highest and best bidder AT
IN. Court House door In said town OF CO.
inmbIn, the following described lot or par
cal Of land, situated In the Nth Civil District
~ Many County Tennessee on Columbia
and R,ck Spring Turnpike rood; Begin
ming Mt n stake in edge Of said pike, thence
g rs w 1919 poles TO n stake, thence y. S9o
" aDi% poles to lake, TIA nee N. 10 T.. 1915
nnIes 10 "A stake In edge of said pike, thence
" with edge OF said pike To the beginning.
~ acres be the same more OF
less.
said land will he sold free from the right
and equity of redemption upon credit OF
six months. Note bearing interest from day
OF sale, with good security will he required OF
the purchaser AMI lien retained tO secure
P''' '''''' A. n. Akin, c q NJ.
aug7 ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
After tho Til.

He-Wcll, we won't quarrel about 1t
any more, but just let it go as it is, Ell?
She-Ycs. But. George, dear, for the
sake Of the sfuturc-and a harmonious
future-I think you would better ac-
knowledge before we drop it altogether
that you were wrong! Don't you. dear2
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
A short-sirhted Man.

She-What do you mean. SIR, by
speaking to me In the street? want
YOU to understand that am n respecta-
BILE married lady.
He-Excuse me, but I'm SO short
sighted that at first glance / cannot
distinguish married lady from any
other lady.-TcXas Siftings.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28
A Natural Mistake.

HYDE saw Charlie Fanshawe on
Michigan avenue this afternoon.
Parker-That's impossible, for Char
lie started for Europe yesterday.
Hyde-Wen, then it must have been
some dude with O dog and cane just
like his.-Chicago Saturday Evening
Herald
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-08-28

THE legislature meets in extra
session next Monday. They have
important business before them. We
hope there will be less buncombe and
more work and better work, than
characterized its regular session.