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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-06-18

officers were elected: Pres, NJ. B.
Smiser Vice-Pres., }. T. Amis; Sec.
and Treasurer, r. n. Stephens.
Wewent to Nashville especially to
attend the State Epworth League Con-
ference, and were fully repaid. The
attendance was not so full as was eX-
pected, but the program exceeded the
highest expectations. The various
topics were handled in mastery way
and the literary treats were equaled by
the deeply spiritual feasts set before us
constantly. The program is too long
for publication, but with Bishop Fitz-
gerald ,Revs. o. T.. Brown, Bruce l.. Rice,
J. c. Orr, w. r. Lambuth, G, T. Adams,
w. X. Piner, Joe Ramsey, Mrs. Annie
Fellows Johnston and many other
unusually intelligent people, you may
well know that everv subject bearing
on the League was ably discussed. The
Conference was dissolved into the three
respective HolstOn, Memphis and
Tennessee Conference again. The
united Conference was blessing and
the division was made in all good feel
ing. Geographically impossible to have
full attendance from all parts of the
three Conferences, it was thought best
TO go back to the separate bodies. The
Tennessee League Conference (ours)
will be re-organized at the earliest con-
venience to the Board; officers will be
elected, and place of meeting decided
upon. BARBARA
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BROADVIEW.

BRoADvIEw, June l4.-Rev. Mr.. Pow
ers preached splendid sermon at
southport Sunday, on the conversion
of Saul" \ large crowd came out to
hear him.
Prof. McKissick's school will close
next Friday, the 18th, with public
entertainment at night.
Mrs. Ussery Morrow is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Robert Murphy.
Prof. II. NJ. Hogan, of Water Valley,
was in this neighborhood last week
He will teach the fall school at south
port.
Misses Aggie and Alice Emerson, OF
Sunnyside, spent last week with Mrs
J. A. Gilhreath.
Elder Rufus McClaurin, ofLynnville
preached an excellent discourse al
Bethel Sunday morning.
The farmers are very busy now cut
ting wheat. The crop is very good this
year.
Elder jim Harris, of Knob Greek
will preach at Bethel next sunday, the
Goth.
Mrs. f. Thurman is quite sick at thu:
writing. BRUNETTE.
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MOWD.

MowD June l5.-After silence of a
few weeks | find myself trying once
more to write few lines for the HER
AID. The farmers are wishing for rain
now.
Sorry to report the HERALD's "Zula"
quite sick at this writing.
Miss Carrie Marshall, after spending
three weeks in our midst, has returned
to her home on Bear Creek, and a GER
tain blue eyed lad sings "Pm lonely
here without thee"
Mrs. Jim Murphy is at the bedside of
his mother, Mrs. Lucas, who is quite ill
at her home near Goodwin.
Mr.. J. w. Bassham is suffering with
a sprained arm.
Cherries, raspberries and apples are
ripe, and country folks are having g
good time.
Bro. Derryberry filled his regular APP
pointment at New Hope last Sunday
morning. SYLVIA.
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STIVERSVILLE.

STIvERsvILLE, June l5.-Elder Newt
Derryberry, of Lasea, preached two
very interesting sermons last Sunday
at this place. His next appointment is
for the third Sunday in next month.
The young people had most enjoy
able croquet party at the school-house
last Saturday. They assembled in the
morning and took their dinner and
spent the day.
Miss Maude Compton, of Lynnville,
is spending while with relatives in
Stiversville.
Mr.. f. A. Digger and Miss Ola and
baby Buford, visited Mr.. j. A. Digger,
Sr., last week. Little Mamie Digger,
who had been visiting two weeks in
this vicinity, returned with them Mon
day.
Farmers are anxious for rain, as
the crops are needing it badly.
Mrs. Blaylock, of Fayetteville, is
with her daughter, Mrs. Octa Robinson.
Miss Ola Digger, of jameson, is spend
ing a few weeks with relatives here.
Prof. II. F. Hill is in Columbia this
week, attending the Teachers Institute
Mr.. j. A. Digger had fine mule colt
badly lacerated with barbed wire Sun
day. BLONDE.
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CAMP BRANCH.

CAMP BRANCH, June 14.-Bro. j. NJ.
Lock, of Hickman county, spent from
Saturday until Monday here, and
preached quite an interesting sermon
at the residence Of Bro. Reil. He will
preach here again the second Saturday
night and Sunday in July.
Mrs. Nettie Hunter and daughter,
Miss Annie, have returned home after
a pleasant visit to Mrs. Will Brooks.
Mrs. r. NJ. Kelsey, of this place, left
Monday for Pulaski to engage in bust
ness at that place.
There will be preaching at Pisgah on
Wednesday, Ord. They hope to have a
large crowd as they want to make a
start on their new church on that day.
The erection of new school-house
has begun in the Both school district.
Well, AS we are soon to make Pulaski
our future home, this will be our last
letter from this place. SO we will close
with best wishes to the HERALD family
EFFIE,
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splendid Endeavor meeting at this
place, after which Rev. NJ. +. Gabal d
made his report to the Society from the
State Convention at Chattanooga,
which was very interesting and en-
thusing to all the members The Sc
cial Committee, with Prof. Harris as
Chairman, had called meeting at Mr..
L. Il. Davis last week and arranged "A
program for unique social on Friday
night. And on this night the happy
EndeavOrs gathered at Mrs. Dave Max
wells residence to enjoy the best social
we have ever had. Several friends
were invited and were present. After
singing LET Little Sunshine H." the
Chairman, Prof Harris, made few in
teresting remarks. Then a splendid
program, consisting of music, select
readings, recitations, Scripture verses,
questions, and selected talks, were lis
tened to, after which the spacious din
ing room doors were thrown open, and
beautifully decorated table greeted
our vision, anI all were delighted with
the ice cream and cake The pleasant
hours passed all too swiftly, but one
and all wish to thank Mrs. Maxwell for
her kind hospitality; also the Messrs.
Maxwell for their entertainment, for
they certainly understand the art of
entertaining.
A number from this place are attend
ing the Teachers Institute now in Co
lumbia.
An Endeavor Convention will be held
at this place the first Saturday in July.
"Childrens Day" on Sunday; everybody
is cordially invited to attend.
The many friends of Rev. w. j Willis
are glad to welcome him back, after an
absence of three weeks.
Cutting wheat and clover keeps our
farmers very busy at present.
Messrs. J. w. b. Chomas and Wills
ford have each purchased new self
binders. The wheat is splendid through
this section OF country. OMEGA.
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ENTERPRISE.

ENTERPRISE, June l4-Mrs. Christie
pher, we are sorry to say, is very sick.
Hope she will soon recover.
Misses Saluty Spain and Minnie
Cooper visited relatives on Dry Creek
last week.
Walter Barnett and wife, of Mt.
Pleasant, visited friends and relatives
at this place last week.
Master Charlie Held has returned
home from Lawrenceburg, where he
has been attending school for the last
ten months.
Dr. Bumpass has been very sick for
the last few days, but is somewhat i'm
proved now. TIP-TOP.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Of Sixtekn Members of Fishing Schoon- CT Off the New England Coast
 All Were Saved.

Provincetown, Mass, May 26.-The six teen members of the Privincetown fishing sehoonet J. P. Johnson, who went astray on the western bank last Friday, arrived here today. All were well although they suffered much from hunger during Saturday,
 The den report that they were unable to- judge as to the location of their ves- sel after they had been out trawling a short time, but by blowing fog horns continuously the dor1es were gathered togetheF and tied one behind the other They remained in this position until day light Saturday when the dense fog lifted and 1t was decided to attempt to row to La Have, Nova Scotia, the nearest port. Two dories were abandoned before head ing in that directions the occupants being distributed in the other boats. The small quantity of hard tack in the do- ries was. soon exhausted and the men were compelled to eat raw fish. .,. No vessel was sighted until the cast aways were within twenty-five miles of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
DONS INDULGE IN WAR TALK The Recognition of Cuban Bel
 Iigerency Causes It. A DOMESTIC DIFFICULTY" Is What They Call the Cuban War-"Spain
 Would Not Be the Heaviest
 Loser," They Say

Havana, May 26-El Diario de la Me rlna, in leading editorial today says:
 We sse in the American newspapers evidence that there are certain social classes in the United States ndt sufficient ly alive to the Importance of the advice Don't monkey win the lions tail These classes are remarkable for the eagerness with which they invade Jurisdiction in affairs which, like the Cuban war, are exclusively the affairs of Spain.
 "The persistsncy with which they re- cognize the belligereney of the insurgents is crazy and foolish. The conservatism of the Uni. ed States should suggest that the patience of Spain may soon become exhausted. The Spanish government has given a abundant proofs of it's good will by ignoring the ms ny circumstances that have been caused by the action of con- gress. Those interests ough; to be thank full to us for our abnegnt.on We have suffered, but in case sword should be un- sheathed, Spain certainly would not be the heaviest loser in the fight Spain has sent 200 900 men to Cuba to SC. tie do- mestic difficulty. What would she not do in the event of a foreign war with the na- ton which for a century has abused our patience by ignoring Spanish honor and chivalry. President Mckinley, if he no longer wishes % deal with us, should take the advice of an enemy and show him Selfo
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
NO ENDOWMENT I
For the Present, Says the Presbyterian Assembly-Vigorous Speeches
 Are Made.

Charlotte, N. C., May 26.-The matter of endowments was discussed at length in the assembly this afternoon, with special reference to endowment for the invalid or ministerial relief fund, as it is to be called. Those favoring -endowr ments were:
 Drs. Craig Thomas and Neil of South Carolina; Alexander and Molloy. Rev. w. Arrowcod agreed with the committee which had reported favoring abandoning a plan looking toward endowment for the present. The strife was on the words flor the present"
 Motion to strike them out was lost, SS to 45 The committees recommenda- .tion was adopted.
 A movement to oust Dr. Craig, secre- tary of the home mission work was nipped in the bud Rincpally by a speech by Dr. Dabney, who spoke vigorously on the subject, the discussion of a clause in the report by the Sabbath school com mittee in regard to the young people of the Westminster.
 Tonight the assembly heard interesting addresses from Rev. R. H. Joldersma, pastor of the First Reformed church of Chicago, and from Rev. w. Snyder, re- turned missionary from Africa.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
THE SUGAR KING.
The Government Has Rested Its Case Against Him-His Attorney Asks for
 Dismissal on Six CouaE

Washington, May 26.-The government rested it's case against H. O. Havemeyer, the president of the American Sugar Re- ffning company, shortly after the noon re cess today ,Thereupon MT. Johnson, of Philadelphia, the leading counsel for the defense moved that the judge instruct the jury to find the defendant not guilty on six grounds:
 First, that the question as to local and state contributions of the Sugar com pany was beyond the Jurisdiction of the senate committee and impertinent.
 Second that 1t was not part of Mir. HavemeyeT's duty to examine records for the purpose of answering ques tions he could not answer from memory.
 Third, that when books and records are demanded, such books or records are the best evidence.
 Fourth that the question put to the witness was too broad covering irrele- want matters.
 Fifth, that If the witness was to be held recusitant it was the duty of the committee to warn him that the ques- tion was a command, not an individual question.
 Sixth, the indictment did not disclose cause of action.
 MT. Johnson made an argument of an hour and a half in support of his motion and when he concluded District Attor- ney General Davis asked for an adjourn ment which was granted. MT. Davis will reply to the motion tomorrow.
 The concluding testimony of the gov ernment offered at the morning session was not important save for the purpose of making up the record as to what oc- cured in the senate Investigating com Z
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
SUMMER ADJUSTMENTS
An Immense Crowd Was at East Lake to Witness the Production of
 "The Player"

The pavilion at East Lake 'as crowd ed to the doors, last night by the people who wanted to see the Albert Taylor company produce tThe Player" strictly dramatic piece e@A
 The members of the cast were more adapted to this class of work than that demanded by "A Bogus Lord," and seemed more al home.
 The. cast of characters was as follows: Gustave4 4Brooker-Albert Taylor
 Mathew Clifford, the banker-T. F. Mo- Donald.
 Dick Craddock, the 'squire-Geo. H. Albert Smith, merchant-Theo Starke. Ignatius Brown, the sleeper-Harry Rob- ertson. .t...-,
 Tommy Jones, the stutterer-J. c. Gar nette. .-' eiSt.t
 Toda, the admirer-Miss Aubergne.
 Martha, the gusher-Miss Blanche Fox. Aromentta, the mother-Miss McDon- ald
 The musical numbers were new and catchy. M
 The play is a vast improvement over it's predecessors, as the members of the com- pany were able to appear to much better advantage.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

clusion was reached, that having ad- vanced Consul General Lee funds to meet all probable immediate nee 5ssities, there was no opportunity for the adoption of further steps until he had been heard from, The consul-general in turn is ad vising with his subordinate consuls in Cuba preparatory to recommending to the state. department a definite plan of action in the distribution of relief. He has called a meeting at Havana for to- morrow of all the United States consuls in Cuba who can reach that capital con- venietnly for the purpose of consulta- tion, These officers are expec ed to come with facts and figures as to the extent of the relief needed in their respective To- cnlfties, and upon that basis a pro-ralta dis: s:ribution of supplies and money can be made. ,...,f.s.szz
 The question of sending food supplies being again under consideration here, Gen. Sullivan, -commissariat general of the army has been called upon to give the benefit of his experience to the state department officials in that line. Realiz- ing that owing to the different conditions existing the same rations that would apply in the United States will not do for Cuba, it Is thought desirable to ob tain statement of the kind of supplies that will be needed for the destitute Americans on the island. When this answer is received the state department will probably ask Gen. Sullivan to make the necessary purchases through the well stocked commissarlat department It is felt that all supplies necessary can be procured in New York at short notice. If the money at hand-about $40,000-does not suffice as 1t is feared 1t may not, then congress will be called upon once more.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
IMPOSING CEREMONY.
Such Was the Official Celebration of Vic- toria's Birthday in Dondon-Wales
 Received a Royal Salute.

Lo1don, May 26.-The official celsbra- tion of the queens birthday was observed today in London with the usual closing of the courts and government offices, the ringing lof the church bells, a display of flags artillery salutss and the ceremony of trooping the colors, on the horse guards parade, in which the coloaial troops now in London took part The eer- emony was unusually imposing. The Prince of Wales was attended by the Duke Of York, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Connaught Prince Christian of Schleswig- -Holsteln; Lord Wolssley, the commander in chief, and large and brilliant staff, including an indian aide de camp. The prince was received with a royal salute which was given by the Grenaidier guard, the Coldsteam guards, the second Scott guards and the second life guards and the colonial troops.
 The Princess of Wales, the Duchess of St. ,Albans, the Kirg and Queen of Wur- tamburg, Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark, the Duchess of Fife, the Du- chess of Clonnaught and others witnessed the ceremony from the commander in chiefs room in the horse guards buildIlrg.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
BOOTH-TUCKER CONVICTED.
New York Jury Says the Salvation Army Leader Conducted a Disorderly House.
 Sentence Was Suspended.

New York, May 26.-Frederick De La Tour Booth-Tucker, commander of the Salvation Army in the United States, was tonight convicted of maintaining a dis orderly house at the big army barracks in West Fourteenth street Sentence was postponed until June and the com mander was liberated on the same bail as he has been under. Complaint was made by residents of the neighborhood of the barracks, who alleged that they were greatly disturbed by the singing and band playing at the Salvation Army meetings, especially those that lasted all night.
 Booth-Tucker was defended by ex- Mayor A. O. Hall, who quoted from the scriptures to show that Miriam was the first hallelujah lassie and that trumpets, cymbals, harps, castanets and comets were used by the ancient Hebrews in the worship of God.
 The judges charge was unfavorable to the defendant. The jury was out five hours,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
RELIEF FUND
Is to Bef Expended as Thought Best by
 Assistant Secretary Day.


 Assistant Secretary Day.
 Washington, Map 26.-The cabinet again today gave most of its time 10 the discussion of Cuba. including not only the methods of distribution of relief to the distressed Americans in the island. but also ehe general subject of the insurrec- tion. As to the latter. the proceedings were. c0hfiiRd entirely to discussion, and it was not attempted to outline any def inf.e plan of procedure at this juncture. Everything. appears to depsnd upor the con.N 5onS lfeached by MT. Calhoun. Tliat ltlhis Ydoes not necessarily imply any great delay in treating the question with-HaeFe- purpose to accomplish some thing than has yet been ths' case is made probable by sthe fact dhalt the president expects Mir. Calhoun will have completed his mission in Cuba and be on his way back to Washington in the course of a week or ten days.
 Assistant. Secretary Day, who is charg- ed with the execution of sehe presidents wishes respecting the relief measures, had a long; interview with President Mc- Kinley at the White House df1is afternoon just af.er the cabinet meeting. The con-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
HEATED. DISCUSSION.

Tallahasse, Fla, May 26-J. c. N. Stock ton, the independent member from Duval county in the house of repres nta tives today replied to ehe seathing denuncia- ton made yesterday in the senate by Sem aiaor Chiffon. He produced the stolen lst- ter or copy and made a heated declama- tion concerning it, claiming to be justified in it's possission, and demanded that it be spread upon the Journal. An acrimin- ous debate ensured, resulting in an order to place the letter on the journal by a vote of 31 to27.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
A TERRIBLY FATAL ACCIDENT.

Duluth, Minn., May 26.-A terrible acci- dent occurred today at Hermantown, seven miles from Duluth. Frank Lueck, a farmer living there was thawlng some dynamite to be used in clearing land of stumps. He was heating it over fire when 1t exploded, tearing the house al- most to pieces and killing Lueck and two young sons His wife and another small son escaped alive, but are badly hurt. The body was blown through a window and what remained of the house caught fire and was destroyed. The mother and son were brought to Duluth and are in the hospital here. The boy may die, but his mother will recover,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
SENSATIONAL TRIAL.

A Strong Chain of Evidence Has Been
 Woven Around the Defendant.
 Jacksonville, Fla, May 26.-The trial of Edward Pitzer charged with the murder of Miss Marie Louise Cato, in this city, April 20 began today. The state examin- ed eighteen witnesses and wove around the prisoner a chain of evidence that will be hard to break down. Six witnesses testified positively to seeing Pltzer run away from the Cato residence after the positively to seeing him in the yard after the firing of the two shots and before he had time to leave the yard. The defense will begin it's testimony tomorrow, and II is expected that an attempt will be made to prove an alibi The case is excIilng much interest and the ablest legal talent in the state is engaged in 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

the Nova Scotia coast. At 1 o'clock Sunday morning the Norwegian bark China, Capt. Joreson, from Bergen, hove in sight. The men were taken on board and cared for. On Tuesday the steamer l. B. Merritt Jr., passed near the bark. She was signalled and as she was bound for Boston the Johnson's crew asked to be taken aboard. The Merritt's captain consented and when off Race Point this morning the men got into their dories and rowed nine miles to this point. They were only a day behind their vessel, which reached here yesterday and re- ported the loss of her men.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
RAILWAY ACCOUNTING OFFICERS
Are in Session in Richmond With Very
 Large Attendance.


 Large Attendance
 Richmond, Va, May 26.-Ths ninth an- nual session of the Association of Ameri- can Railway Accounting Officers com vened here today. The session was alt tended, by LAO members, all of whom are auditors or ueomptrollers of some of the largest railway corporations in the United Stahss. Representatives from Mexico, Canada and other countries are expected to be in attendance The meeting was called to order promptly at 10 o'clock by the president Erastus Young. Several m=mhers were enrolled, bringing one or two roads not heretofore represented, in the association After these formalities had been disposed of, President Young made his annual address. The reports of the standing committees on freight, pas senger. and disbursements were then taken up. they having been printed and wsre all adopted with minor amend ments. The annual report of the presi- dent makes various recommendations.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
STRIKE NEARLY OVER.

New York; May 26.-The backbone of the garment workers strike is broken. Over thirty. of the 1900 contractors af- fected by the strike entered into peace negotiations today with the United Brotherhood of Tailorrs throughthe settle ment commit tee These contractors em- ploy more than 5000 operators, all of whom will be at work tomorrow and the strikers win then be reduced to about oOnOO
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
p11pms FRoM EyERYwHERE.

Winston, N C., May 26.-Congressman w. M. Kitchen today delivered the ad- dress at the ninety-fifth commlsrc sm; nb of Salem Female academy. Twesty-sev- en states, Alaska, Japan and South Amer lea were represented by pupils Many distinguished patrons from other statea
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
sPAIN,S DILEMMA.

Madrid, May 26,-The budget commit tee has reported favorably on the pro jected loan to be secured by the Atmaden quicksilver mines and upon the various extraordinary financial measures propos- ed to meet the war expenses The cham Der of deputies this afternoon adopted them en bloc, including the state monop- oly of explosives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
BIG FIRE IN SAVANNAH.

Savannah. Ga., May 26.-The Savannah District Messenger and Delivery com- pany's storage warehouses; burned to- night. lRThe loss is roughly estimated at $35, ,000' to s50,000. The amount of in- surance is unknown. The managers of the company make no statement. A large amount of property was stored in the warehouse. .s