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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16
Confederate Veterans.

At it's regular monthly meeting
the first Monday in April, LeOnidas
Polk Bivouac elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: NJ. B.
Tomlinson, President; j. H. Thorn
as, lst Vice; H. A. Brown, 2nd Vice
J. A. Baker, 3rd Vice; Lloyd Cecil,
4th Lieut.. Commander; ]. L. Jones,
Sec'y. and Adjutant; j. H. Wilkes,
Surgeon; f. G. Thompson, Assistant
Surgeon; NJ. l.. Roam, Chaplain; w.
T. Porter, Commissary;J. J. Wilson,
Quartermaster; Sims Latta, Sar-
geant Major; r. E. Jameson, Officer
of the Day; Wilson Trousdale, Color
Bearer; o. p. Cheek and j. N.
Alexander, Color Guards; w. B.
Wood, Vidette; w. A. Henderson,
Treasurer.
The following delegates were
selected to attend the annual State
reunion at Nashville, June %. 90
and "a: NJ. B. Tomlinson, j. l..
Jones, w. T. Porter, j. T. Ballan-
FAINT, J. w. Beckett, H. G. Evans,
r. d. Smith, T. E. Jameson; alter
mates, w. B. Gordon, H. A. Brown,
]. A. Baker, w. S. Jennings, J. H.
Thomas, b. s. Thomas, j. T.
Williamson, B. NJ. Johnson.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16
The People Paw the Freight.

The Legislators worked that Cen
tennial scheme very nicely. The
State will pay them mileage for GO
ing back to Nashville and the rail
roads Will supply them with free
passes. Thus their trip to the Gen.
tennial will cost them nothing and
their mileage will pay their board
bills.-Memphis Commercial-Ap-
neal,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16
Annual Reunion at Shiloh.

The annual reunion of the Con-
federate and Union soldiers and
friends was held at the battlefield of
Shiloh on April 6 and {, the anniver-
sary of the great battle fought there
in 1862. The speakers of the occasion
were DR.. Joseph E. Martin of Jack
son, Col. Robert +. Looney, of Mem
phis, and DR.. w. A. Smith, of Co.
lumbia,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16
THE KNOXVILLE FIRE.
Human Bones Found in the Ruins Indi
cate Several Victims.


cate Several Victims.
The correct estimates of the great
Knoxville fire, which occurred on
Thursday morning of last week q,
place the total loss at Sl,6ll,0O0, and
the total insurance at $6l4,02970.
The loss Of life is also much larger
than was at first suspected. Those
known to have persisted in the
flames G. w. Roberts, Of Pulaski 9,
and f. A. Williams, of Springfield ,
Mass. Roberts leaves a wife, and
was well regarded and was an Odd
Fellow in good standing. Human
bones, in semi-disintegrated q,
charred state, have been found in
the ruins, and there is no question
but that several others persisted in
the flames.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

YOUNG Elliott F. Shepard, son of
his father and grandson of VIM. H.
Vanderbilt, has married "chorus
girl or more properly speaking a
divorced woman of unsavory reputa-
ton. He is 81 years of age and she
ten years his senior. This comes of
a young man having more money
than brains.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16
COLUMBIA ARSENAL, TENN.

Y April l, 1897. Sealed proposals
in triplicate, for furnishing fuel at
this post during fiscal year COM
mencing July l, 1897, will be receiv-
ed here until IL o'clock NJ, May l.,
1897, and then opened. U. S. reserves
right to reject or accept any and all
proposals or any part thereof. InfOr-
nation furnished on application.
Envelopes containing bids will be
endorsed, Proposals for Fuel, and
addressed MAJOR JOHN +. GREER,
Ord. Dept. Q. NJ. april2 At
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

THE Courts are proceeding to I'M
do what little good the legislature
has done; which goes to show how
clumsily, how ignorantly, how care
lessly the Legislature did its work.
This week Judge Cooper of Mem
phis, and Judge Estill of Winches-
ter, both have decided the Jarvis
law unconstitutional. Ex-Chief
Justice Peter Turney argued the
cases before these courts, against
the constitutionality of the law, and
the logic of the argument was ire
sistible. All of which emphasizes
the need for a Constitutional Con-
vention.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

No GOOD news comes from the
flood. An article elsewhere-on the
first page-tells something of its
magnitude, and as yet the danger Of
further damage is imminent. The
waters have not yet begun to abate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

THERE must be some mistake
about the air ship which so many
people in various parts of the coun-
try claim to have seen. 1t has not
been sighted by anybody here
abouts, and our people are good at
seeing sights.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

Mr.. Timide-And what party were
you inclined to favor during the
campaign, Miss Wantowed?
Miss WantOwed (blushing. y
"Well, | think I preferred the
pops. "--Brooklyn Life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

Gov. TAYLOR should not conflne
himself to the applicants for rail-
road commissioners, unless he can
find three who in every way suit the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

On one of those bitter cold morn
ings during the first part of last
February, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Fisher, of Nashville, were much
surprised to find on their doorsteps,
snugly ensconsed in warm rugs and
elegantly clad, a wee little boy baby
about "A month of age. A note
attached stated that the mother of
the child, whoever she was, knew
that Mrs. Fisher would take her
babe and raise him and make a man
of him, but nothing was said that
would throw light on the child's
pareutage. Like Pharoh's daughter
of old, Mrs. Fisher took the little
stranger in and watche d over it with
mothers's care, but, her health not
permitting, she was forced to find
for it another home. She CORES
ponded with Mrs. w. j. Cakes, of
this city, a relative of hers, who
gladly offered to adopt the child; so
last Tuesday the little fellow was
brought out from Nashville and
placed in his future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cakes are much de-
lighted, and have christened him
Albert Fisher Cakes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

If the friends to the calling of a
Constitutional Convention do not
wake up and go to work, the prOpO-
sition will be defeated, and "the
worst governed State in the Union, y
will continue to be hampered by
the present musty and Objective
constitution.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16
MELANGE.

Nonsense and News, Odds and Ends
Wise and Otherwise.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

RETURNS from the municipal cleo
tiOns held in various cities in New
Jersey last Tuesday, show more or
less Democratic gains throughout
the state. At Patterson, Vice-Pres-
ident Hobart's own home, Newark
Orange, Elizabeth, Hoboken and
Jersey City, large Democratic gains
were made and majority of the
Democratic candidates elected.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

Teacher-Who was the hero of
New Orleans!
ThOmaS-COrbett.
Teacher-No, no; Jackson.
Thomas-Why, Jackson wuz
afraid to fight in New Orleans,
ma'am.
Mamma, Bobby has gone and
painted tn OF hen red an blue an
green"
"Of course, mamma, else how's
she goin' to lay all them colored
eggs?"
1t is estimated that the death rate
of the world is siXty-seven minute,
and the birth rate seventy a minute.
"Dah ain much use o. sufferin' in
silence" said Uncle Eben. Seems
like if dis worl' picks out anybody
fob or victim, it ain gwin ter to be
satterfied till he hOllers.
Duffins-Oh, 1 don't belive in long
engagements! Why, 1 didn't know
my wife six weeks before 1 married
her.
Muffins-Ah, 1 didn't know mine
until a month after l married her.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

THE 154th anniversary of Thomas
Jefferson's birth was celebrated in
Washington last Tuesday, under the
auspices of the National Association
of Democratic Clubs. Mr.. McMil-
Ian, of Tennessee, was toast-master,
and Mr.. Bryan, Of Nebraska, was
the speaker of the evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

Billy BRYAN is IA back number.
The interest in this famous young
anarchist continues to wane. He
spoke at St. Augustine, Florida, on9
day last week, and so delighted his
audience--and they were several
thousand-that when he had con-
cluded his masterful address, they
so crowded the balcony where he
was that it gave way, precipitating
him and several hundred others to
the ground. Mr.. Bryan was knocked
unconscious, and was painfully,
though not seriously hurt. And
thus it is with the silver cause and
its champion wherever he goes, and
in 1900 the rush of his mighty army
will be as irresistible as the flow of
mighty waters.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16

place. To make a mistake in his
selection would be worse than to
veto the bill, and would invite de-
feat to his party and ruin to his own
political hopes. A man should have
enough business experience and le-
gal knowledge, and be big and broad
and brainy enough, to do the just and
right and fair thing between the rail
roads and the people; and if such
men are not applying, Gov. Taylor
should 90 out and hunt them. A
man may be a good Democrat and
an honest man, and yet not be suit
ed for railroad commissioner.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-16
ARRIVED!!

Our new stock for Spring
and Summer of 1897 is now
ready and complete with all
the late and up-to-date styles
in Fine
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
BARNARD AIRsHIP.
Successful Ascent Made at the Ten
nessee Exposition.

neBSeG Exposition.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 1.-THE
second ascent in the airship construct
ed by Prof. A. w. Barnard, physical
director Of the Y. M. G. A. of this city,
was made from the grounds Of the
Tennessee Centennial exposition at Z
o'clock last evening. Ever since the
first ascent on Thursday, great interest
has been manifested by the public, and
the promised second voyage was look
ed forward to with eagerness. Several
days of bad weather interviewed, how
ever, and prevented the trip. During
the afternoon the house in which the
airship has been carefully guarded
for weeks past, was visited by several
hundred people, and when at last the
big doors were opened and the ship
was brought out. hearty cheers were
given. Considerable time was occu-
pied by Prof. Barnard and his as
sistantS in making ready for the flight,
but at last the task was completed,
and the ship went up twenty or thirty
feet, while several men held the ropes
until the ship was gotten in salts
factory position. The professor, hold
ing the handle bars of the bicycle at
tachment, worked the pedals indus
triously, but the ship settled down.
and several attempts were made to
start before the ascent was finally ac-
complished. While the spectators were
clapping their hands and wishing the
professor a. safe and pleasant trip, the
ship rose and sailed smoothly away.
The movements of the machine were
closely watched, and when the aeron-
aut succeededs in reversing the ship,
when scarcely half way over the ex-
position grotinds, he was greeted with
applause. People quickly congregated
from all portions Of the grounds, and
watched the ship until it disappeared.
The ship was turned about several
times before it passed from the view
of the people at the exposition. The
wind had velocity Of four Or five
miles an hour, and the course of the
ship was with the air current.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
IDEAS AS TO TARIFF
SOME DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
AMONG THE DEMOCRATS In THE
SENATE.
SUBSTITUTE BILL URGED.
AS A RULE THE MINORITY FAVORs
STANDING BY WILSON
ACT.
THE GoRMAN PLAN INCONSISTENT,
Say Those who Are Opposed to the
Formulating of an Entirely New
Revenue Act.

WASHINGTON, May 14-There is
some difference of opinion among the
Democratic members Of the senate
committee on finance as to the policy. to
be pursued in regard to the tariff, bill
Some of them, notably Senator Cor
man, are of the opinion that. the Dem
ocrats should prepare a substitute bill
and introduce it. They suggest that
this substitute should embody he Dem
ocratic idea as to the tariff, giving uni
formly lower rates than the Republican
bill, either as prepared in the house
or as amended by the senate committee
on finance. They contend that the
Wilson law is not a clear embodiment
of Democratic doctrine in that it not
only does not produce sufficient reve-
nue., but that it carries many features
which were inserted at the instance of
Republican senators in order to secure
it's passage through the senate
There is, however, quite pronounced
opposition to this programme ON the
part of many Democratic senators, in
Guiding several members Of the COM
mittee on finance. They take the posi-
ton that the safest course for the par
ty is to stand by he Wilson bill, which,
while it is not perfect, is still Demo-
cratic measure. The party, they say,
has taken the position that no tariff
legislation is necessary. The campaign
was fought on another issue, and they
hold that to raise the tariff question
on their own motion would be incon-
sistent and unwise. Those who hold
to this idea are willing that amend
ments should be offered covering all the
schedules, and it seems probable that
this course will be pursued. The
amendments will provide rates practi-
cally on the line of the Wilson BILL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
OLE BULL STATUE In PLACE.
1t Will Not Be Visible Until I'm
yelled Monday.

The Ole Bull statue was yesterday
placed in its position in Loring park.
1t is mounted on a nine-foot pedestal,
making the entire work of art eighteen
feet high. AS soon as placed the hgure
was wrapped in a purple shroud, and
can not be seen before Miss Sorensen
on Monday afternoon pulls the s1lken
rope which will release the veil about
the statue Workmen were yesterday
busy in the park about the statue, get
ting matters into shape for the I'M
yelling exercises Monday. Platforms
for the invited guests, singers and mu-
sicians are under construction and Will
be finished some time today.
Danz's orchestra held a successful re-
hearsal of Prof. Dulles ''Ole Bull Fes-
tval March" yesterday. 1t was by all
who heard 1t pronounced successful
composition. Prof DAM and Claude
Madden were most enthusiastic over
the production and complemented Prof
Guile on his effort. Its rendition con-
sumeS about ten minutes. Alexander
Bull also rehearsed THE Chalet Girl
Sunday" with the orchestra The
string instruments during the rendition
Monday will be muted while Mr.. Bull
will carry the solo with his violin in
natural.
The Norwegian singers, who will
render Grieg's ''Landkjending'' Sunday
afternoon at the exposition, held re-
hearSal last evening at the Norwegian
Y. NJ. G. A. hall under the direction of
Prof. Guile. The rehearsal was of such
q character that an excellent rendition
of this composition is assured for Sun
day afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS AMONG
THOSE REPORTING IMPROVE
MENT IN TRADE.
PERIOD. IS ONE NE OF CALM
BRADsTREETs REP0Rrs A FALL.
ING OFF IN DEMHND FOR REau-
LAR LINES.
SPECULATIVE stAPLts HIGHER
Wheat, Corn and Cotton Show an
advance In PRIZE ifdf the Last
Week.

NEW YORK, May 14-Bradstreet's
tomorrow will say: The unexpected
falling off in the request for staple
goods, within a month, results in a
period Of comparative calm, at time
when a general revival in demand had
been looked for. Wholesalers report
that the volume Of business consists of
filling In orders, even Chicago not
claiming more than to have held it's own
in the volume of goods distributed. In
terror merchants continue to buy for
nearby wants only, and in many di-
rections farmers are too busy with field
work to supply their wants at the
country stores. The continued sub
sidence of the floods in the lower Mis-
sissippi river valley has encouraged
wholesale merchants in that region;
tribution of Gamers goods West and
Southwest and the extreme depression
in pigiron prices is followed by large
Western purchases. Wholesale dealers
announce an increased demand for
groceries and hardware at Duluth, ST.
Paul, Minneapolis, Kansas City and
Memphis.
Exports Of wheat, -four included, from
both coasts of the United States and
from Montreal this week, amount to
2,183,S75 bushels as compared with l.
10000 bushels last week, 1908, 900 bush
els in the week a year ago, 1887, OOO
bushels in the week two years ago,
2,420,000 bushels three years ago, and
as contrasted with 3,SS5,0OO bushels in
the like week of 1898. Exports of Indian
corn amount to 3,096, 1884, as compared
with 3,1270O0 bushels last week, 1861
600 in the week a year ago, and 1,210,-
600 bushels in the week two years ago.
There are PSI business failures report
ed throughout the. United States this
week, compared with 228 last week
265 in the corresponding week a year
ago, 210 two years ago, 1856 three years
ago, and as compared with 255 in the
like period of 1883. There are 81 failures
reported from the Dominion of Canada
this week, against 80 last week, "a In
the week year ago, % two years ago
and as contrasted with Is in the like
week of 1894.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
BLAkELEY CLAIMS POWER RIGHTS.
Litigation VIII Delay Meeker Island
Dam Work.

Il
Dam Work.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-Capt. Rus
sell Blakeley, Of ST. Paul, arrived here
this afternoon. His visit is connected
with the letting of contracts to i'm
prove the Mississippi river, between
st. Paul and Minneapolis, and the
proposed construction of a lock and
dam system. At the war department
it is learned that contracts will De
awarded as soon as the titlas to the
site which lies in Ramsey county is
accepted. The deed will have to- be
sent to Washington for approval by
the department of justice.
Capt. Blakeley claims an interest IN
the water power that may be de-
veloped at Meeker island by virtue OF
territorial legislation as far back as
1853 Judge Meeker acquired title to
a land grant and right to water power.
He subsequently transferred it to
Rlakeley who became president of the
company The Minnesota legislature
extended the time for improving the
water power along in 1868 to 1872. Ig-
natius Donnelly, when in congress, got
legislation through in favor of Blake.
ley's company, including a grant When
Senator Washburn first proposed river
improvement by the lock and dam sys-
tenn, Blakeley filed objections at the de-
partment. The matter was referred to
the department Of justice, where it
hung fire for a long time, when Judge
Holmes Conrad, solicitor general. rem
dered a decision that the Blakeley
people had no rights to the Meeker
island water power. Capt. Blakeley
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.

Jessie Mckay, who was arrested with two
men at Shakopee on charge OF grand lar
ceny was discharged yesterday morning py
Judge Kerr, there was no evidence to hold
her.
Judge Lochren returned yesterday morning
from Duluth where he has been listening TO
the trial of cases which did not require
Jury, there not being funds enough to pro-
vide for jury expenses.
TNlda Larson was sent to the workhouse for
ten days yesterday morning by Judge Kerr
for being drunk. She admitted having only
partaken of the contents OF two pals OF beer
and did not think she was drunk.
In response to a petition Judge Smith has
ordered Otto Rood, receiver of the Bankers
Exchange bank, to pay dividend of 20 per
cent on the present total Indebtedness of the
bank. This is the third 20 per cent dividend
of the bank since the receivership.
There is plenty of mirth and music, jerk
and jingle in "A Railroad Ticket the pop
ular farce comedy which win be presented at
the Bijou next week. The scenes are laid IN
and about New York, and a railroad ticket
brokers' office figures as prominent scene
There remains but two performances In
the first week of the summer dramatic season
at the Metropolitan, tonight and the matinee
this afternoon. The financial success OF
Eugene Blairs engagement thus far has
been all that was expected, and from an ar
tistic point of view the production Of Ca
mile is highly satisfactory.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
NYE TAKES AN APPEAL.
He Is Not Satisfied With the Order
of the Court.

He Is Not Satisfied with the OfOer
of the Court.
City Comptroller Nye will appeal
from the order of the court which ad-
judged him in contempt of court and
ordered him to pay fine of 500. In
the order there was no alternative OF
Imprisonment for failure to pay, and
the necessary papers are being made
out for the appeal.
Before Judge Russell yesterday
Rome G.. Brown appeared for Col. w.
E. Dodge, who represents the Mime
apolis Western railway, in response to
the order to show cause issued to the
sheriff why he should not turn over the
garbage warrants to the receiver Of the
company. Mr.. Brown urged that the
court had no jurisdiction to make such
an order, and also that the sheriff had
not had notice, but these were over
ruled, and the court ordered the sheriff
to turn over the warrants to the re-
ceiver. The attorneys will look up the
records and see if there is any appeal
from the latter order, before complying.
If the order Is not Obeyed, however,
there may be another contempt action,
as the court refused a stay upon action
Of the respondents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-15
ONLY UNION STONE MAsoNs
Will Be Employed on City Work
Council So Decides.

The special committee of the city
council to whom was referred the mat
ter Of granting a franchise to some
new company to build an operate a
telephone system in Minneapolis and
running out of Minneapolis to other
places, last night reported in favor
of the favorable consideration of an
ordinance for this purpose. The ground
of the report was stated to be to enable
the people to Set better telephones and
lower rates. Two ordinances were in
tIoduced for the granting Of franchises.
One was by Aid Elliott for franchise
to J. E. Keelyn, of Chicago, and the
other by Aid Lloyd for franchise to
]. c. Hubugor, operating as the Mis-
sissippi Valley Telephone company, of
Keokuk, Io.The Keelyn ordinance gives
the right to use the streets and provides
that the telephones shall be rented
at not to exceed $48 per year for bust
ness offices, and $50 for residences. The
city is to have the use Of twenty five
telephones free, and the right also to
buy as many more instruments and
have them operated through the ex-
change free. Both ordinances were re-
ferred to the special committee, of
which Aid. Fort is chairman, and which
reported in favor of entertaining the
consideration of new franchises to be
granted.
resolution, introduced at the last
council meeting by Aid. Rand, provid-
ing that the city employ members Of
the stonemason's union on all stone
work, created the only discussion. and
was passed. only four members of the
council voting against it. The four
negative votes were: Aid. Lane, Elliot,
Colburn and Webster.
A large number of bids were received
and referred to the proper committees.
B DIS ere for grading of Superior 0ule-
ward; for furnishing vitrifeds sewer
pipe; vitrified brick; sewer Brick for
| city printing, and hydraulic cement.
The committee on gas reported I'M
favorably upon Aid. Kiichli's resolution,
directing the city engineer to prepare
plans for a municipal electric light
plant and directing the city clerk to
advertise for bids for a plant.
The committee recommended that the
city clerk be instructed to advertise
for proposals for lighting the city with
electric light for the time between
awarding of such contracts, to the first
| day Of January, 1899. A corresponding
resolution was adopted. The special
committee, consisting Of Aid. Lane and
Webster and City Attorney Healy re-
ported that they have found that the
$4,000 of the city's funds invested by
eX-City Treasurer Haugen in a North
ern New York railway enterprise had
been compromised for $36, 900, Of which
sc, 800 has been paid into the city
treasury, the balance to be paid before
Sept. II, 1897.