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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
THE FORCE BILL.

Mr.. Mckinley, the Republican
nominee for President, while mem
Der of Congress from Ohio, voted
for the Force bill. And Mr.. A. M.
Hughes, the Republican nominee
for Congress from this district, in
speech at the Opera House in Co
lumbia four years ago, said if he
was elected to Congress he would
vote for it. Now there are some al
legged Democrats in this community
who think they will vote for McKin-
ley. And there are some who think
they will vote against Col. Cox,
thereby indirectly voting for Mr..
Hughes. Certainly these men have
either forgotten who their fathers
and mothers are, or what the Force
bill meant. Certainly no Southern
gentleman, proud of his ancestry,
can ever forgive or forget or vote for
any man who at any time ever ia
vored the Force bill, if they remem-
Der what that Force bill was and
what it meant. And for that reason
we undertake to remind some few of
our friends who are contemplating
this treason to their country; some
few who are about to put this stain
upon their own characters. The
next day after the Force bill passed
the lower house Of Congress the fol-
lowing editorial, explaining the pur-
pose of that bill, appeared in the
leading Republican paper of Wash
ington, the National Republican, to-
wit: Separate schools for the two
races should be abolished and the
plan of bringing the youth of both
colors into close and equal relations
in schools and churches given fair
trial, as one of the most potent ele-
ments to break down the detestible
Bourbonism of the South. The
right of the black to bear arms
should be guaranteed him, as well
as all the social rights intended to
be secured him by the passage of the
| fourteenth and fifteen amendments
to the Constitution. The State laws
against the inter-marriage of the
races should be repealed and any
Determinations against the black:
in the matter of learning trades Oh
of obtaining employment should bt
made criminal offense, while tn,
colored mans right to hold offic,
should be sacredly protected anC
recognized. A few years of thi.
policy will solve the race question
satisfactorily
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

THE Hon. James H. Burnham, in
his letter of resignation to Chair
man Buchanan, discloses the fact
that Saturday night of last week the
Populist Committee determined to
withdraw the electoral ticket, and
did do so, and that same night pre-
pared an address to that effect for
publication the next day. He init
mates that John H. Mcdowell and
other sinister influences have been
brought to bear upon the committee
to hold up or rescind its action. He
does not know under what influence
the committee now acts in holding
up the decision to withdraw the
electors. He can only say that ii
does not meet his approval. He
says, II felt it was the only way to
down Stahlman and lend a helping
hand to the defeat of Mckinley"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
STATE NEWS.

Mr.. Holmes Commins died at his
home in Memphis last Saturday night,
of Bright's disease. He was lawyer of
ability, and an ex-member of the Ma
tional Democratic Executive Commit
tee from this state.
w. j. Farris' name has been omitted
from the official ballot in the Third
District, and the Populists are therefore
without a candidate for Congress. This
action was taken as the result of flu
sion deal recently made. This gives
Judge Moore, the Democratic candidate
good showing.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

Two gimlet headed dudes threw
eggs at Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan in Chi
cago. After some trouble to the po-
lice they were identified and arrest
ed, but Mr.. Bryan asked their re-
lease and they were released. Bryan
knew that the little cigarette smok-
ing idiots were not responsible fol
what they did; and when you come
to think of it, isn't it fortunate fol
the country that such creatures have
rich daddies to provide for themi
This little episode had one good re-
suit. 1t was sort of cooling lotion
to the Courier-Journal and a few
other subsidized sheets who were
frothing at the mouth over the Gov
ington occurrence.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
THE HERALp,s FORECAST.

This is the last issue of the HER
AID before the election. 1t has been
memorable campaign. One that
no man now old enough to vote will
live long enough to forget. 1t has
been characterized by many striking
features by the breaking away of old
party lines; by the breaking away of
ties of friendship; by the enthusi-
asm of the silver forces and the lack
of it among the goldites; by the sur
prises that have come, and the wild
guesses among table makers and
election figurers. 1t is an election in
which the most astute politician is
badly at sea, and in which the most
conservative forecaster may be away
off for it may be close, or it may be
a landslide; and if the land slides,
there Is no positive fOretelling
which way it may slide.
We rather look for a landslide
and if it slides, we think the Bryan
forces will land on top, u mighty
army of the people for good govern
ment, financial liberty and human
rights,
But in presenting the following
table, we do it from a conservative
basis. We honestly believe and
confidently predict the triumphant
election of Bryan and Sewall by the
following vote:
Total vote electoral college, Az; neces.
sary to a choice, ga. t.t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

BRYAN is in the city of Chicago
now, making ten or a dozen speeches
a day, winning votes for the silver
cause faster than they can be count
ed. Illinois may have been doubt
full state last week, but it is doub tful
no longer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

WE earnestly request all the Pal
merites to vote open tickets, so they
may be known as they vote. We wish
to secure correct list for museum
purposes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

WE suppose that if Bryan is de-
feated the Lilly white" Palmerites
and the clamp black" McKinleyites
will rejoice with each other and
shout together.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

BETTER times will come when
confidence is restored, say our gold
friends. Confidence can never be
restored under the gold standard.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

Hon. ANDREW J. CALDWELL of
Nashville, who will speak hear next
Monday, is one Of the big guns of
the state. Come to hear him and he
will send you home happy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

BURNHAM's letter to Buchanan,
published elsewhere, is mighty in
teresting reading. He was one of
the Populist electors for the State
at-Large, and we invite the particu-
lar attention of our Populist readers
to his letter of withdrawal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

THE Methodists Of Columbia-and
many who are not Methodists-are
delighted that DIR. D. G. Kelley will
occupy the First Methodist pulpit
next year. He is one of the finest
pulpit orators in the Tennessee Con-
ference, and that is saying a good
deal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

In the death of ex-speaker Crisp,
not only Georgia but the South and
the Nation sustains great loss. He
was strong and brave and pure.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

IF you want Maury County to
have the representative in Congress
after this next term, vote for Cox
next Tuesday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

IT is all over but the shouting,
and the HERALD thinks that the
silver men will do the shouting.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
To the Public.

Having engaged in the family
grocery business, 1 respectfully So
licit share of the public patronage.
Full line of meat, lard and country
produce. Bethel Block, Kerr &
Milam's old stand. Call and see me.
oct2-lm. ]. II. l.. COCHRAN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

If you voted in the Democratic
Congressional primaries, you are
honor bound to support the nomi-
oaa
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

THERE is no longer any doubt
about West Virginia. The Popu-
lists have withdrawn their entire
ticket, both state and national, and
their nominee for Governor, Mr..
Fitzgerald, has issued stirring adj
dress urging all Populists to vote for
Bryan and Sewall.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN is I'M
questionably the finest extempero-
nous speaker the world ever pro-
duced.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

Cox and CALDWELL next Monday
Come to hear them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

National.
Election Tuesday, November 81
FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
OF Nebraska.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
ARTHUR SEWALL,
OF Maine.
FOR ELECTORS FOR STATE AT LARGE,
COLUMBUS MARCHBANKs,
OF Hamilton County.
A. b. WOODARD,
of Lincoln County.
FOR ELECTOR SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.
+. Il. ESLICK,
of Giles County.
FOR GOVERNOR.
ROBERT L. TAYLOR,
Of Washington County.
For Congress, Seventh Congressional DIS
trict,
NICHOLAS n. COX,
OF Williamson County.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
DIR. j. p. DABBS,
OF Perry County.
FOR FLoATER,
DR.. j. w. STOCKARD,
or Lewis County.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,
MUMFORD SMITH.
j. II. COURTNEY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
MQKe7QoQ, A3dQrso7 { Foster.
THREE LOTS Of MEMS FINE CLDTHGS

Sack SUITS made up in the best manner and of
the very best materials, and in the de-
signs $2ooo $I75o and $1,000 have been the farest sell
ing prices these lots and we'll stake reputation that
you'll be asked less for the class of goods made
up in the same manner, elsewhere. We'd like to sell this
bunch of fine suits out NEXT SATURDAY AND MON
DAY and the price for choice of these three lots for these
two days shall be rs the suit Bear In mind that we
have overstated either the value the previous selling
prices of these clothes Well not our loss
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
TENNESSEE CONFERENCE.
An Interesting Session of This Body
Held in Nashville.
Revs. u. C. Kelley and w. ID. Wendell
VIII Have Charge of the Flocks in
Columbia This Conference Year.

The Eighty-fourth annual Ten
nessee Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, convened
at McKendree Church, in Nashville,
Wednesday of last week, and the
attendance was one of the largest in
the history of this body of eminent
divines. The reports from the va
rious districts showed the church to
be in an excellent condition, and
the entire session proved to be an
unusually interesting one.
The report of the Committee on
Books and Periodicals brought forth
a lengthy discussion. The commit
tee called attention to the impor-
lance of a conference journal in ad.
dition to the Christian Advocate, the
general organ; the Advocate being
unable to afford space for the neces.
sary amount of local matter needed
| Several years ago the Tennessee
Methodist was established by a
stock company, and was later adopt
ed as conference organ in conjunc'
tiOn with the Advocate. This ar
rangement has continued until now
During the present conference sew
eral meetings were held with the
stockholders and directors, looking
to continuing the Tennessee Meth
odist as the official organ. The di
rectors made a proposition that the
paper should be so placed under the
conferences supervision that it may
elect the editor. This proposition
failed for reasons given by the com
mittee. The stockholders elected
a new board of directors, and the
committee declined, therefore, tt
recommend the Methodist; but, il
view of the necessity for an organ
selected committee to establish oil
adopt conference paper. A
lengthy discussion took place, as tt
whether the Methodist should b.
continued as a conference organ
or a new one started. The Method
ist had many friends in the confer
enoe and they boldly championeC
its cause. But finally, when tn,
vote was taken on the establishment
of a new organ, it was carried by ;
large majority, and the Bishop &C
cordingly appointed committee Il
investigate the question and TAX
action upon the starting of the new
organ. Rev. B. F. Haynes, the ed
itor of the Tenn essee Methodist, ha
been advocating the second blessing
theory, and this is where the trouble
started.
When the question, "Where shall
the next session of Conference b,
held?" was asked, GAINESVILLE an(
Shelbyville were the only places pu
in nomination. The vote resulted
in favor of Shelbyvillo by a larg,
majority. The selection of thi
place was then made unanimous.
Perhaps the most interesting par
of the Conference.-The reading o
the annual OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Tuesday morning, after which tn,
Conference adjourned. The APP
pointments for the Columbia, Frank
lin, Savannah and Dickson district
are as follows:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

If all the fellows on both sides
who know nothing about the finan-
cial question would dry up, it would
facilitate an intelligent settlement
of the ue.-Memphis Commercial
Appeal.
Why don't you set the example?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

Hon. n. N. Cox the regular
Democratic nominee for Congress
from this district, will speak here
next Monday, November 2. He
should be accorded a large and en-
thusiastic audience and given the
same cordial support that, in times
past, when he was the defeated can
didate, he gave to the favorite son of
Maury, the Little Admiral
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30

MAURY COUNTY has none of the
district offices now. Neither the
Chancellor, the Circuit Judge, the
Acknowledgement nor the Chan
cellor. But this is Col. Cox's last
term. He has repeatedly said that
he would not be candidate again,
and if Maury will be loyal to him as
the party nominee this time, by all
that is fair and reasonable and logi-
cal, the other counties of the dis
trict will accord to Maury the Con-
gresham two years from now. But
if Maury County Democrats at the
polls next Tuesday scratch Col
CoX's name, just that certain will
the other Democrats rebuke such
disloyalty two years from now.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
Columbia District.

Presiding Elder. r. Stewart; Co.
lumbia, D. G. Kelley; South Columbia,
W. D. Wendell; Mt Pleasant, A. c. Con.
ly; Culleoka and Hurricane, w. H.
Johnston; Bigbyville, w. f. Powers
Hebron Circuit, supplied by w. A. Car
yer; Mooresville, II. b. Davidson Olivet
and Lynnville, ]. T. Blackwood; Pleas
ant Valley and Saline, J. L. Kellum
Pulaski, w. r. PEBBLES; Trinity Cir.
cult, w. j. Stewart; Fall River, G. w
Taylor; Prospect, w. H. Lowell; Rich
land Circuit, j. G Maloy; Bunker Hill
p. G. Johnson; Pisgah Circuit, ]. II
Nichols; Diana, j. o. Blanton; Bee
Spring, J. NJ. Oakley; Elkton, r. p
Ransom; Pleasant Hill, supplied by L
B. Worsham.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
SlUUU We'd like for You to see our $1,000 Suits
7.II We'd like for You to see our s 75O Suits
GM We'd like for You to see our $ 500 Suits

We'd like for you to be friendly and when you any
kind of suit come in and tell u.s. and swell you at
the tank, Bud"
Or an overcoat either Start overcoats at $3.50 up to
$4,000, heaping measure of value at each price.
Thousands and thousands of men have felt Gala mys
blighting touch by sticking the credit system We've
quit selling credit, and you'd better quit b. yng on
credit You'll not only sleep better of nights but we'll
save you money. No doubt about it
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-30
Franklin District.

Presiding Elder. T. Curry; Frank
| lin, H. b. Reams; Douglas Circuit r.
w. Seay; Spring Hill, r. j. Craig; Car
ter's Creek Circuit, B. f. Isham; Neap-
oils Circuit, II. w. Noland; Brentwood
and Trinity, w. B. Taylor; Bethesda
Circuit, w. S. Harwell; Woodbine, W.
a, Leath Nolensville, G.. ID. Byne; AL.
maville Circuit, w. 7. Dye; College
Grove, X. NJ. Chenault; Chapel Hill and
Caney Springs, G.. S. Gabard; Farming
ton and Verona, d. b. Coleman; Bethle-
hem and Johnson, w. K. Stone; Fern
vale, +. w. johnson; Mill Greek Cir
cult, w. II. Gilbert; Berlin Circuit, V
T. Duncan.
Savannah District.
Presiding Elder. w. Hensley; Sa-
vannah Station, S, L. Fain; Savannah
Circuit, supplied by James w. Sneed
Auburn Circuit, j. c. Roberts; Linden
and Beardstown, j. H. Patterson; Lin.
den, w. II. Williams; Cane Greek, sup.
piled by b. d. Freeman; Lowryville
supplied by j. X. p. Brooks; Lawrence.
burg, G.. w. Blanton; West Point, A. p
Walker; Hampshire and Pisgah, w. II
Beasley; Williamsport, +. l.. Gregory
Summertown, M. r. Tucker; Sandy
Hook and Bethel, A. H. Dickson; Pleas
ant Point, w. ID. Cherry; Clifton
Circuit, &. L. Hensley.
Dickson District.
Presiding Elder, T. l.. Moody; Cen.
treville, r. II. Woodward; Shady Grove
j. r. Rives; Santa Fe, n. B. S. Owings
Goodrich and Warner, w. II. Hart
White Bluff, j. r. Harris; Dickson, II
B. McNeil Charlotte, j. w. Gilbert
Edgewood, H. n. Doyle; Houston, sup
piled by II. E. Carson; Erin Station
L. A. Stellar; Cumberland City Station
J. X. Lee; Dover Circuit, S. n. Cherry
Standing Rock Circuit, J. M. Stamper
Stewart, D. j. Proctor; Hustburg, G. NJ
Sanders; Liberty, A. j. Mechanism
Waverly, J. w. Hickman: Melvin,
r. Ragon; Bold Springs, j. G. Hinson
J. r. Cullman, Superintendent.
Rev. ]. w. Hammer, who has beer
pastor at the First church in COlum
bia for four years, was transferred
to Bellbuckle; he and DR.. Kelley
changing places. Rev. w. L. Jack
son, who occupied the pulpit az tn,
South Columbia church last year
was transferred to Hermitage, oil
the East Nashville District.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-22
THE SHIFT ING Of
THE LOCAL ARMY
Arrival of Several Batteries
of the Third Ar
tillery.
The Last of the Fifth Starts
Eastward Next Sat-
urday.
A MYSTERY OF ALCATRAZ
Rather Awkward Arrangement in
Order to Give Col. Shafter Com.
mand at the Preside.
A MYSTERY OF ALCATRAZ.

Two batteries Of the Third.Artillery, Bat
terry D, Captain Humphries, and l., Cap
tain Hess, part of the command taking
the place of the Fifth Artillery, sent
East, arrived yesterday. They were under
command of Colonel Wiliston. Captain
Hess command was sent to Alcatraz and
Captain umphries' to the Presidio.
The other troops, the main body and
completing the detachment. except the
light batteries, will arrive this morning
under command of Colonel Bainbridge.
They are Batteries A. B, E, G, II and X.
Battery A will be stationed at Alcatraz
and B. G, H and K go to the Presldio and
E will go to Fort Mason. Battery l OF
this same regiment will 60 to Fort Candy.
Captain Smith of Battery K and Bur-
bank of Battery G and Davis of Battery B
do not accompany their commands. the
first being on leave in Europe and the sec
ond being detailed for duty with the Ma
tional Guard of New York, and Davis of
Battery b serving now as aid -de.camp on
General Miles staff.
Battery A is under command of Captain
James Chester; e, Captain Pratt, and II,
Captain O'Hara. These batteries were
expected to arrive yesterday, but they
were delayed.
On Saturday morning the last two bat
teries of the Fifth stationed here will
leave for their new quarters in the East,
D, Captain Thorp, going to Fort Hamil-
ton in New York Harbor, and +, Captain
Riley, to Kansas. Their places will be
taken by Battery e of the Third, Captain
Lancaster. and F, Captain Potts, the one
from Washington and the other from San
Antonio. This will complete the transfer.
The location of the artillery on Alcatraz
Island causes some comment i'll military
circles, as it will necessitate bringing the
men over 10 the mainland where the guns
are every day for drill.
Colonel Shafter, the senior officer here
in command of the First Infantry, having
been transferred from Angel Island to the
Presidio, it is presumed that the artillery
has been disposed Of in this manner
in order to allow him to command this
post.
1t has been minated, by way of ex-
planaton, that guns were to be placed or
Alcatraz, but experts say that the scheme
of the defense of the harbor does not con-
template any such action Tor, at least, ten
years to come.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-22
FAVOR THE CHARTER
School Teachers Call Meeting for
To-Morrow to Discuss Means
for Its Passage.

Those of the teachers in the Public
School Department who are in favor OF
the adoption of the proposed new charter
have concluded that the time for con.
certed action in the matter has come and
that they must express their feelings.
A circular has been issued signed by
Albert Lyser, Nettie A. Wood, Adolph
Herbst. Frank Morton. A. L. Mann, R. D.
Faulkner and Jean Parker, calling meet
ing for 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the Girls High School Auditorium. The
circular reads as follows:-
The undersigned, who issue this call, be-
lieye our tenure in imminent danger, not
from the new charter, but from the present
disorganized condition of our City govern
ment.
They believe the new charter specially as
sures and guarantees the tenure by which we
hold our positions, making the same depend
ent solely on competency and good behavior
To aid in the adoption of the new charter
harmonious action is needed
That action, initiated from such united
body of teachers as agrees with US in the i'm
mediate necessity for the charter, will be an
efficient means with the people of San Fran.
cisco to secure its adoption.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-22
JOCKEY MARTIN HERE
Will Ride for Pat Dunno During the
Coming Racing Season-Notes
of the Turf.

Jockey Willie Martin is in town. Willie
and the officials of the New York Jockey
Club clashed over riding matters. but the
jockey arrived from st. Louis yesterday
with the string of Pat Dunno and expects
to ride for his employer throughout the
winter. In Dunne's stable are such good
ones as Flying Dutchman, Captive,
Damien, Salvable, Preston and Stentor.
The Dutchman broke down during his
last run in the far East, but it is thought he
NAV again stand training after q long
rest. With the Dunno string came eleven
hors es owned by Eugene Leigh. j. Gard
ner ill do the riding for the latter
horseman.
Jack Atkins and Abe Stein is book
making firm that will probably weigh-in
the opening day at Oakland.
While driving through the park near
the beach on Monday. Galen Brown,
trainer for A. B. Spreckels, met with an
accident that resulted in his losing several
strips of skin from his face. numerous
sundry bruises and q smashed buggy. An
amateur bicycle rider, spinning along the
road, lost control OF his wheel, and taking
a header fell under the hoofs of the horse
driven by Brown. The animal lunged to
one side, brlneing up against fence, and
then began kicking the vehicle he was
hitched in to pieces.
He was quite successful in his efforts,
and finally, freeing himself, started off on
his own account. Mr.. Brown, bruised and
dusty, walked home saying all sorts of
pretty things about bicycles and bicycle
riders.
The programme for the first ten days
racing at Ingleside will be issued to-day.
The initial event athe opening day at
Ingleside on Wednesday, October %, will
be q $1,000 handicap over q distance OF one
mile, with entries closing on Saturday
night. Weights will be out on Tuesday,
October q, when declarations will be in
order.
Judge Joseph ]. Burke, who will pre-
side in the stand at the Oakland track, is
in the City. He reports that San Fran
cisco stands head and shoulders over most
of the Eastern cities as racing center,
and says there will be no dearth of first
class horses and celebrated racing men
here from New York and vicinity in a
short time,