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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
THE PEOPLE WANT A FREE ROAD.
Communicated

l. Behold, the word of the Supreme
Court of the State of Tennessee, came
unto the people of Maury County,
,. Saying, Rainey hath no road, and
it shall be taken away from him.
3. Because of the bad condition of the
road, people who travel It shall not be
required to pay toll"
4. Now it came to pass, the judges of
the county court said,
). LO, here is a good thing; let us COB
bic the road and put the money i'll our
own pockets.
victs, who are in Jail for shooting craps?
10, let us make them peck rock to put
on the road.
:. For behold, have we not the right?
s. And if horse gets his leg broke
doth not the county pay the damages?
8. And there is no responsibility upon
us only to draw our pay?
10. And it came to pass that the people
mad to pay pikeage for travelling their
own road and yet they murmured not.
IL. But they said among themselves
ais it not slathering it on to the people
pretty thick, for Frank ricketts,, Leon
Frierson and Webb Nelson to draw
the old Mt. Pleasant turnpike, in the
cool OF the morning or evening and
saving: Hello Benz how are you get
ting along with the crap shooters"
II. And BeT: and Estes and the other
guards continued to get their pay, for
which the people are taxed.
lib. And the people now sayeth, "This
thing hath gone on far enough. Give
IT'S free road"
IL Ard further the people ask that
the money taken in at the toll gates be
turned over to Trustee Kuhn. And that
the toll gates be thrown open now and
forever in world without end.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

Hon. w J. Whitthorne was nomi-
mated on the first ballot, and his
nomination made unanimous.
Mr.. Whitthorne uiade 3 speech,
accepting the domination. He
pledged himself to support the nomi-
nee of the State Convention, which
meets in Nashville tomorrow, and
also pledged himself to vote for w.
B. Bates for United States Senator.
Candidates for the Legislature will
be nominated also this afternoon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
HAMr>HERE oE WEST END.

HAMPSHIRE, Aug. S.-Tne Baptist
meeting did much good, aud several
found Jesus precious to their souls. God
be praised!
Mr.. o. Mash has had the misfortune
to lose a fine colt.
Mr.. Mack Billie " as relieved of all the
side meat he had by thieves breaking in
his smoke-house. We hope M. Biffie
may catch up with them. and get pay
for the loss as well as punish them.
Our brother MethOdiStS will COM
mencc protracteG meeting on SAtur-
day, the 9th inst, at Pisgah. one and
one-half miles southeast of II ampShire.
We wish them mach success.
Mr.. w. L. Brooks and family, we
learn, are going to spend few weeks,
during the heated term, near Stewards
Springs. We hope they may find every
enjoyment their hearts may desire.
Miss Maggie Lee Jacobs has gone to
take up her school i'll Lewis. We hope
she will enjoy her new occupation and
find teaching pleasant employment.
Our new school teacher is pegging
away with q house full of scholars, and
Is giving general satisfaction.
One or two days back Hill BerlingstOn
and Thomas Childers had quite squall
of words and wanted to pull and scratch
one another about Talk being cheap
no harm was done.
Apple drying is being taken up by our
thrifty farmers helpmates, and their
help is scarce, as all the children old
enough are going to the free schools.
Early planted corn is n success, hut
the dry weather is giving late planting
trouble.
The early threshed wheat is giving
trouble to the farmer, in drying ii and
keeping it from spelling.
The following, as far as we could
learn. will show the number Of acres
and bushels of wheat per crop made:
George Grimes, acres, 50 bushels;
Joe j. Patton, p acres, l55 bushels; r.
3. Craig, acres, 50 bushels; Thos. W.
Patton, % acres, 100 bushels; Henry
Patton, 20 acres, 90 bushels; John B.
Brooks, Is acres, $50 bushels; Rube
Conner, Ii acres, 15O bushels; j. Knox
20 ,scr"s, $50 bushels; Firgie McClana-
han, 1 acres, A. bushels; J. t. Akin,
% acres, 475 bushels; DIR. Hughes, IL
acres, % bushels; A. Johnson. IA acres,
l27 bushels; Geo. w. POgue, acres, ITO
bushels; A. b. Billie, 10 acres, 100 bushels
Mack Biffle, Is acres, 20 bushels; ThOe.
.I.unu, 3 acres, So bushels; Will Hensley
II Co, 10 acres, I73 bushels; j. b. Pogue,
acres, 80 bushels; A. B. Cathey, Esq,
10 acres, As bushels; o. Mash, acres,
l. bushels.
The election here seemed to have
quist spell over 1t, therefore, little in
terest was manifested. In the Six
teenth district, as far as we could
learn, the nominees were successful.
The wheat threshing Is not through
yet in this, West End.
Mr.. j. b. Ament, of Perry County, is
up on visit to relatives in this neigh
borhoOd. Mr.. Ament is going TO
Marshal County to visit his brother and
other relatives We hope him
pleasant time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
GROWTH OF THE SOUTH.
The Industrial Development In the
Week Ending August 18th.

The Tradesman, Chattanooga, Ten
nessee, in its review Of the industrial
situation in the South for the week
ending August 6, states that its re-
ports received from correspondents at
all important pointsin the Southern
States, agree in saying that mercan-
tile business is increasing and is in a
more satisfactory condition. Pay
ments are made more promptly.
The crop reports are more encOurag-
ing; new cotton was marketed this
week in Georgia and Alabama; the
weather has been favorable for all
growing crops.
The iron furnaces continue in blast,
nearly every furnace being ih opera
ton, but prices are very low; the la
Dor troubles in the North nave not
been felt in Southern industries.
There is an increased demand for
all kinds OF machinery and positive
evidences OF an improving situation
in industrial pursuits.
Lumber continues active. Textile
plants are in prosperous condition.
There seems to be, from the reports
issued by the Tradesman, increasing
attention paid to establishing new
factories in the South.
The Tradesman reports 81 new in
dustries as established or incorpo-
rated during the week, together with
IL engagements Of manufactures,
and II important new buildings.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION.
In Session in the Circuit Court Room
To-Day.
YhitthOrne VIII Be Nominated for Sen
atOr, and Nelson and Courtney
Cyrus for the House.

The delegates elected Thursday to
the Democratic Legislative Conven-
ton met in the Circuit Court room
this morning to nominate candi-
date for State Senator and candidates
for Representative.
The convention was called to order
by F. D. Lander, chairman of the
County Democratic Executive Com
mittee.
Mr.. Jones Christian, of Lewis
County, was elected temporary chair
man, but declined, and that honor
was conferred upon DIR. HI. K. Plum
mer, of Perry County, who made a
short speech.
Mr.. f. 5. Fowler nominated f..
YOest for temporary secretary, and
he was elected.
The list of delegates from Maury,
Lewis and Perry counties was then
read by the Secretary.
y motion to appoint a committee
on credentials and basis of repre-
sentation was carried. The COM
IllllSt was dhN VIC wi
vention adjourned to l: 80 p. m.
AFTERNOON.
The convention re-cOnvened at
80. In a few minutes the COM
mittee on credentials reported. The
Cleveland vote was adopted as a
basis of representation, and the list
Of delegates which had been handed
to the Secretary was accepted by the
committee.
The temporary chairman, DIR. HI. X.
Plummer, was a member of the COM
mittee, and during his absence from
the hall Col. A. NJ. LoOney presided
On motion Of Col. A. M. LooLey,
DIR. PIummer was made permanent
chairman, and Mr.. Yoest was made
permanent secretary. Mr.. E. d.
Looney was made his assistant.
Col. A. NJ. Looney introduced the
following resolution, which was
adopted: ~
"The Democrats of the Senatorial Con-
vention composed of the counties of
Maury, Lewis and Perry, in convention
assembled, avail themselves of this
occasion to express their high admir-
alton of the ability and faithful and
efficient services of our Junior United
states Senator, the Hon. VIM. b. Bate,
and hereby instruct our members in
the next Legislature to cast their votes
for him as his own successor.
wHTTHoRNE NOMINATED.
Hon. w. ]. Whitthorne and Hon.
John M. Grove were placed before
! the convention.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

The prevalence of the mob spirit
ia terrible evil, and all possible
effort to rouse the public conscience
to a sense of it's enOrmity should be
made. But let's not make a scape-
goat of Dickson County. Dickson
County is no worse in this respect
than the rest OF the state; on the
contrary, she seems To be a great
deal better, inasmuch as the maO
lynched there few days ago was the
only one ever lynched in that county.
Dickson has broken a good record,
and we regret 1t; but the record will
still bear comparison with that Of any
other county in the State.-Mem-
phis CONNER cial.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

Coal Oil Johnny and his horny
headed cOmpeers are vAinly busying
themselves Just now in a useless at
tempt to explain away the mistakes
of their great Sachem, but their he
roic efforts are destined to fall far
short ri the desideratum. 1t is now
too late III the Gubernatorial season
for Gov. Buchanan's maladministra-
ton to be smoothed over by the mag
niloqnence of his henchmen. Such
as their record IS, is of their own
manufacture, and they must stand
or fall together.-Nashville Herald.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
No OPPOSITION.
The County Democratic Nominees
are Elected.
=. IL. RagsdaIe, Sheriff; NJ. =. Kuhn,
Trustee; w. II. Fl. Matthews.
Tax Assessor.

In the election for County officers
Thursday the Democratic nominees
had no opposition, with the .eXcep.
tiOn of Mr.. Ragsdale, against whom
Joe Green WAS running as an indie.
pendent. Green received very light
vote, however, and never developed
enough strength to make the Dem
ocratic nominee uneasy. n
a special election for magistrate
was held, and Charles o. Nicholson
was elected, having no opponent ex-
cept Albert Green, negro.
JIG. McGaw and Love Webb we're
elected Constables for this (the Ninth
district.
John Moore, Jr., E. J. Armstrong
and Sims Latta were reelected school
commissioners for this district. y
In the county election all returns
are in except from three districts
the Twelfth, Thirteenth, and Twenty
third.
In the Niuth district the vote for
Constable was as follows: J. G.. Me
Cav 1870, Love Webb 240, f. NJ. Mich
OILS 100, Vim. Miller 1872. For Magis-
trate, Nicholson received 439, Green
colOred 81.
First dlstrict-Ragsdale Ill, Green
a.; Kuhn 149, Matthews 146.
Second-Ragsdale AZ, Green 10;
Kuhn so, Matthews 81.
Thir1-Ragsdale 81, Green 0; Kuhn
So. Matthews IS.
Fourth-Ragsdale 20, Green g;
Kuhn ~, Matthews 50.
Fifth-Ragsdale 81, Gree Z; Kuhn
so, Matthews 80.
Sixth-Ragsdale 2O7, Green Is;
Kuhn pol, Matthews PIP.
-Ragsdale 1O4, Green, %;
Kuhn lO2, Matthews 100.
Eighth-Ragsdale Il, Green 8;
Kuhn ~, Matthews 20.
Ninth-Ragsdale 3S4, Green So;
Kuhn 400, Matthews 4O2.
Tenth-Ragsdale 20, Green II;
Kuhn 7S, Matthews 20.
Eleventh-Ragsdale 50, Green 46
Kuhn So, Matthews 81.
Twelfth
Thirteenth
Fourteenth-Ragsda SO, Green IL;
Kuhn 100, Matthews 1O7.
Fifteenth-Ragsdale, "a, Green 4;
Kuhn So, Matthews 80.
Sixteenth-RagsdaIe IS, Green o.;
Kuhn IS, Matthews 66.
Seventeenth-Rags lis, Green
y; Kuhn 40, Matthews 153.
Eighteenth-Ragsdale us, Green
%; Kuhn 12l, Matthews lis.
Observation-Disclosures 136, Green q;
Kuhn 1874, Matthews 1872.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IS, Green, So;
Kuhn 113, Matthews 1O7.
Twenty first-Ragsdale As, Green
81; Kuhn AZ, Matthews 81.
y-second-Ragsdale 136,
Green /; Kuhn l94, Matthews 1876.
Twenthy-third-
Observation-Disclosures As, Green
IA; Kuhn AZ, Matthews 81.
T0enty- tifth-Ragsdale 1873, Green
IL; Kuhn 40, Matthews 40.
The total vote in the districts
heard from is as follows:
Sheriff-Ragsdale PISS, Green 557.
Trustee-Kuhn 1924
Tax Observation-Disclosures 2,4S9.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
KILLED IN NASHVILLE.

z. ID, Hutton Falls Under n Moving
Train.
Nashville, Aug. Especial !
While attempting to cross the rail-
road track near the union depot this
morning, Il. D. Hutton a barber and
prominent citizen, was run over and
instantly killed. He leaves q wife
and several children.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

II is seldom that white men get
any whittier than those in "the black
belt" of Alabama. When it comes to
patriotism and square fight for the
right they never tire; and they ought
to be called "the bOdy-guard of De-
mocracy."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

THIRTY million dollars in gold
coin was shipped from San Francisco
to Washington Thursday, and is now
en- route. What an opportunity for
some enterprising train rObber.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
SENATOR HARRIS.

Intercedes with ths.GUvernOr for H. Clay
King.
NASHVILLE, Aug. ESPECIAL. J.
Senator Isham G. Harris visited
Governor Buchanan to-day in behalf
of H. Clay King.
The Senator was interviewed by
your correspondent. He talks very
cheerfully in regard to the political
situation aud says the outlook for
Cleveland's election is very en-
couragiug.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

Il ia to DE hoped that II the public
funds have to give out at any place it
will be ia the printing department
first; so that Il the country IL to
suffer for snort funds it Will at least
be somewhat compensated by the
failure of the Congressional Record
to be longer thrust On n suffering
mamie
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

A girl in Italy whose lover was to
fight duel, hid in the bushes be-
hind him, and, when the word was
given, fired at his antagonist. She
shot her lover in the back. OF the
head, because, woman like, we sup
pose she shut the wrong eye when
she pulled the trigger.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

The telegraph reports that the col
ored men OF Alabama have voted sOr
the Democratic candidate for Cover
nor by ,thouss ads. This is g South
ern fraud upon the election OF the
first magnitude. Bring out the force
bill once more. Where is Johnny
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

CONGRESS has appropriated two
and one-half millions for the Worlds
Fair, called Watson ''yod are another
one" and gone home where they may
take their tea without having it writ
ten up in book
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
We clip the following from the

We clip the following from the
Buffalo Courier:
Fred s. Wilkes, owned by G. F..
Smith, of Birmingham, Ala, and in
Ed Geers' Ihands, went two vely fast
miles at the track in the morning.
The first mile was made with run
ming mate in 2:l414, and q second
trial resulted in 2:141a. The stallion
will start in the Grand Rapids races
next week. His owner saw him go
the two miles yesterday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

At least four of Gov. Buchanan's
who are drawing salaries
from the State ranging all the way
from$1, 200 to $780, 900, are openly fight
ing democracy. No wonder the Dem
ocrats of the State have repudiated
adventures with which he has sur
rounded himself Knoxville Tribune.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

A prominent hOrsemsn in speaking
of the faults OF jockeys and drivers
said: az never want q person who
will turn around to see where the
rest OF the contestants are in a race
when he is nearing the wire. Such a
person can neither riden or drive for
me q second time"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

A NEW Jersey school marin has
sued her lover for a breach of
promise. What any healthy young
woman making forty dollars a month
wanted to cucumber herself with
husband for we can't see.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

KNOX COUNTY has redeemed itself
and elected the Democratic nOmi-
nees for county officers and also Sc
lected a solid T"rney delegation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

JAY GOULD has even gone TO
economizing. He is trying to sell
his yacht because il il too expensive
to keep. This ought to be a warning
to US richer people TO do like wise.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
RESULT IN ALABAMA.

UnofticiaI Returns Make Gov. Jones' Ma
jOrity IL 600.
MONTGOMERY, Aug. 6.-UnOfficial
returns from ali the counties give
Gov. Jones q majority Of II 800. The
official count takes place in all the
counties tomorrow, but there will
probably be no material change in
these fignres.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

HON. ADLAI STEVENSON was given
an ovation at Frankfort, KY, yester-
day. Mr.. Stevenson was born in
Kentucky.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

OLD PETE is safe. He seems to be
the most popular Turuey man run
ming. This is largely due no doubt
to the fact that he is not afraid to
I,sttrsct the fire of the enemY.p
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

HAL POINrMK did himself and the
State proud Saturday when ne beat
Direct and pat the new mark of , :OSl4
opposite his name.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

III is said that the bicycle men have
cut down the mile record to 2:11 fiat.
This is beginning to crowd the horses.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

Mr.. Carnegie has leased shooting
privilege in Scotland. We suggest
that he send for the PInkertons and
give them some much needed prac-
tlce in the use of fire arms.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

We return thanks to Mr.. w. e..
Frank Aydelott, of the HERALD
force, for some very fine tomatoes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

IT rather appears like the secret
political society is still slipping up
on the Democratic party.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

A Philadelphia clergyman was
making $4,000 year as lawyer be-
fore he entered the ministry. Evil
IDENTIFY he realized that it was time
for him to hedge Jour-
nal ..... .....
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

mo horse should earn $4,000 n
year in service fees. There are none
worth it.n The above is what lead
ing breeder OF the country says.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09
National Democratic Ticket.

SLIPPERY JIM slides in again ;
mGre's the pity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

Ed. LANDER, Editor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1892-08-09

; -eaH-. Tuesday, August 8, 1892.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-12-24
rIoSEsn roiSfs

ssrhe old, Pioneer mine, at PioHs, camp, Gfla county, which was recent, pofnhased by Jack Newman, promise: Fto'be a:bonanz9 for schlbriders. Esrly in the sos the Pioneer WIS one of ths largest producers of siver in the coun ty. That it is still valuable property is abunaantly proven by recent devel opments.
 There are at present more than n dozen n,;;..s working .Gaaserent portions of the clair, under leases, and nearly all are taking out ore that runs from 300 to 400 ozs. A recent cave in an old ssope exposed body of very rich ore, which Mir Newman will begin work on when he returns from Payson. It is estirnaied there are nine or ten tons in sight.
 Andy Bartleth, Mike Dovavan and Barney Rico, lessees, have been doing very well. They are daily expecting returns from shipment of more than fhree tons, and have another lot ready for shipment. The ore assays from 300 to 400 ounces. Andy has sold his interest in the lease to Geo. Bird.
 John Barton, Wm. Rollins, Charlie Gordon and Joe Norton have com menced work on the west end nf the Pioneer claim, where the ground looks promising. They had previously been working on the North Howard and took cut several tons of high grade ore.
 Chas, Miller, Patrick Payton and Geo. Cummings have fine showing on the center Pioneer lead. Their chances for making good stake are excellent
 Rinehart and Kelly are extracting some very good ore. Some parties, new in camp, are making good thing screening the waste in the old stopes.
 S L. Young, the scribe of the camp and Jack Newman's right bower, has general supervision of matters during the latter 8 absence.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-12-24
rms .As srAn asks kxcIrEmsyr.

The Coaonino tFlagstaff) Sun which proba6iy gSses as reliable information as can be had on tho San Juan gold fields, believes there is some truth in the reports of their richness It states that the fact that of those who wentto the San Juan country from Flagstaff none have come back, convihces many that it is a rich field for everyone. The roads from Flagstaff and Winslow to Tuba City are good, wood and water plenty. The distance to Tuba City is no miles and from there te the San Juan 75 miles.
 The Sun says, we have endeavored to get information that is reliable, and have seen one party just in direct from the new camp, but like all the rest he did not have any evidences of gold but said bis partner had it in their camp at the San Juan. The richest dirt lies in the bed of the Sar 'fuan river, and a man can take out from S3 to $50 per day, and that the average is s10 per day. The washing is all done with pans. There is no lumber in camp to make sluices and washers. What lit tie lumber that has been shipped there is not for sale, although it could be sold at fabulous prices.
 There are but few supplies in the camp although there arc 8 good many wagon loads of proviaore on their way now. But as it takes a loaded wagon about 15 days to make the trip one way, supplies will be short for some time to come. Two restaurants and as many saloons were in operation ten days ago.
 The quickest time in which the San Juan cau be reached from this point, and it is the nearest, is in five days, the country after leaving Tuba City being very rough. Four teams left yesterday loaded with provisions and future milliOnaires, and it is the same every day.
 1he weather in fhe San Juan valley, is cold at this season of the year. Snow falls in the valley but does not remain, bpt there is plenty of it on the hill pvoupd
Arizona silver belt., 1892-12-24
MARK TIME,

Company A, 2d Battalion, National Guards of Arizona was mustered in on Wednesday evening, by Capt J. G. Heating, of Co. E., 1st Battalion, of Florence. The attendance was large; forty-four names were enrolled, and much enthusiasm displayed. The of ficers of the company are: E, H. Cook, Captain; H, H. McNelly, 1st Lieut.. Chas, T. Martin, 2d Lieut.. Non-com- missioned officers appointed by the Captain are, W. A. Davidson ist Ser goant; James Wiley, Q, M.
 The pew company promises to grow into a strong organization. The off, cers are popular. aud most or them have had large experience. Capt. Cook is the unanimous choice of the members; he is well up in military tac- ties, and under his intelligent instruc- ton the company should soon rank with the older organized companies of the Arizona militia
 Capt Keating's military bearing and agreeable manners made q ii ost favor able impression upon all whom he met here. The Captain returned to his home in Florence yesterday.