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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
SATURDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
House.

House.
Mr.. Chambers bill to make lobby
ing the legislators anywhere in the
State a felony was taken up, having
been recommended for passage by
the Committee on Railroads. The
bill defines lobbying to be any at
tempt to influence legislator by
any means except by appealing to
his judgment or by presenting pc
titiOnS or memorials. The punish
ment is fixed at not less than two
nor more than five years in the peni-
tentiary.
Mr.. Baker moved to amend so as
to make the bill read that any per-
son convicted of such an oifense
should be hung from the south
pOrticO of the capitol in full view of
the public. Tabled.
The bill passed by a vote of 81 to
20.
Mr.. Courtney, of Maury, intro
duced the following two bills:
A bill to prohibit trespass and fix
a penalty therefor.
A bill to invest the $4,000, which is
appropriated by the State to defray
the expenses of two cOlored pupils
from each senatorial district to the
Tennessee State Normal and Indus
trial School at Columbia, in the said
institution to improve its facilities.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
Continued to Second Pege.)
SOUTH EAST SIDE.

Miss Mary f. Tucker is visiting
relatives and friends at Mt. Pleas
ant.
Master Ollie and Fred Davis, after
spending few days visiting rela-
tives and friends here and at Mt.
Pleasant, have returned to their
home near Culleoka.
We are glad to say that Mr.. and
Mrs. M. l.. Taylor are able to be out
again, after quite "A severe spell of
la grippe.
There was tacky party given
recently at Mr.. and Mrs. A. r..
Chumney's in honor of Miss Burton
Pugh. Quite number of invited
friends were present to enjoy them
selves for few pleasant hours of
mirth and laughter. Miss Mary
Frank Voss won the "gold ring"
made out of the finest brass, for be-
ing the tackiest of them all.
Mr.. A. +. Brown went to Nash
vile Tuesday to attend the Tennessee
Cattle Clubs meeting, of which he
is a great worker, not only for the
little Jersey, but for all other kinds
of cattle which are to the interest of
our farmers.
Our efficient police officer Mr.. w.
A. VOss has smiles yard wide this
week, owing to the arrival of a wee
little boy, who has come to make his
home with them permanently.
AS news is scarce, we will have to
close. TRAMP.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION.
tirteen City officials of Louisville are
Indicted.

fifteen City officials of Louisville are
Indicted.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3O.-The report
of the January Grand Jury, made
this afternoon, was hardly less SEN
satiOnal than haG been promised.
Such shaking up as has resulted
from its investigation of municipal
affairs has never been known in the
history of the city government. Fiji
teen indictments We're returned, in
Guiding, among the accused, alder
men, police officials, patrolmen, u
contractor and several minor Offend
ers. The charges range from neg
lect OF duty in failing to prosecute
gamblers, to bribery and conspiracy
to eXtOrt money. The disclosures
made in these indictments are main
y due to the falling out of the fac
tions in the city government, and
while up to this time the faction
that has opposed Mayor Todd since
he assumed Office has suffered most,
it is probable that the next grand
jury will have plenty of work in
continuing the investigation, aided
by those who have already been
called upon To answer specific
charges, but who do not want to
have the responsibility for all of the
misdeeds done around the city hall
saddled onto them.
The persons Indicted to-day are
II. f.. King, President Of the Board
of Aldermen, and eX-ofiicio member
Of the Sinking Fund Commission;
Aldermen j. II. Leatherman, r. O.
Breuer, 9. }. Jenne aud John De-
Garmos; Night Chief OF Police Mai.
Sebastian Guuther; Patrolmen
Nicholas Narilla and Steve Cond-
ley; Contractor Drake: Charles Kre-
mer, Jr., Secretary of the Board of
Public Safety: Pat Ahearn, saloon
keeper; Harry Deooe, fireman;
William Kimbali, Martin Donahue
and John Gill.
King, Jenne and Leatherman are
charged with running games of
chance; one count in Kings indict-
ment also charges bribery. Drake,
Leatherman and Breuer are accused
of conspiracy to eXtort money from
contractors.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
Highest of all in Leavenng PowerLate u Govt Report
R3>!A!'!!! g! RRakiHs Rskdss7
ABSOLUTELY PURE

them at less than their par value.
Mr.. Rogers bill to make females
eligible to the office of Notary
Public was then taken up, and
passed it's third and final reading by
a vote of 81 to 20.
Mr.. Farabough's bill relative to
the char ters of il corporations passed
its third reading by vote of 81 to
%. The bill provides that before a
charter is granted by the Secretary
of State, a privilege tax of 81 on
each $1,000 of the capital stock
named on the face of the charter
must be paid to that official. This
tax is to be in lieu of all other taxes
paid the Secretary of State for grant
ing charters, and is to be turned
over by him to the State Treasurer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
MONDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Senate.

The Jarvis criminal cost bill came
up recommended for passage by the
Judiciary Committee, and, on mo-
tion, was made IA special order for IL
o'clock a. m, Tuesday.
The Brandon convict lease bill
was taken up, and, after several
amendments. passed its third and
final vote by Is to II. The bill was
transmitted at once to the House,
which readily cOncurred in the
Senate amendments.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
4 Tr.thful Error.

In an advertisement of railway
company requesting the owners of
unclaimed goods to remove their
merchandise, the letter ~ was
dropped from the word lawful in
the notice, which ended thus
Come forward and pay the awful
charges on the same.-Pittsburg
Chronicle.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

THE House has passed a bill max
ing lobbying felony punishable by
Imprisonment IN the penitentiary
from two to five years. The bill de-
fines lobbying to be any attempt to
influence legislator by any means
except by appealing to his judgment,
or by presenting petitions or memo
rials.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

At II o'clock the Senate appeared
at the bar of the House and were in
vited in and escorted to seats.
Nominations for State Librarian
were declared in order, and the
names of Miss Pauline Jones, the
choice of the Democratic caucus,
and Miss Ida Wright, of Hawkins
County, were placed before the
Assembly. The vote resulted in "a
for Miss Jones and 29 for Miss
Wright,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
House.

Mr.. Cassidy introduced bill to
regulate the price of school books in
Tennessee and to encourage a uni
formity by school districts and
counties and all public schools in
the use Of the same.
The House resolved itself into a
committee on the whole for the pur-
pose of discussing the Estes fee bill,
and great deal of its time was
taken up in that manner. The bill
was reported to the House for pas
sage.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

The Supreme Court of Tennessee
has recently determined that the
tears of attorneys are legitimate ar
guments before jury. The law
yers of our bar, no doubt, have tears
to shed and are prepared to shed
them in such quantities as the fee
will Justify, or the emergency de-
mand.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
House.

The Senate bill to prevent State
and county officers from speculating
in State or county claims passed
third reading. The bill provides
that no judiciary, ministerial or eX-
ecutive officer,o county officer of any
kind whatever, either elected by the
people or county court, or appoint
ed by the County Court Chairman,
shall speculate in State or county
claims, by purchasing or trading for
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Senate.

Mr.. Thomas introduced a bill to
make it misdemeanor for State
or county official to use railroad
pass in travelling.
This was regarded as a prelimi-
nary battle between the railroads
and the people of Tennessee, and II
great deal of discussion pro and con
followed. When the final test came
the bill was rejected by vote of II
TO H.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

SENATOR IsHAM G. HARRIS is in
a critical condition. If his death
should occur during the session of
the Legislature it would elect his
successor to fill the unexpired term.
If he should die after the adjourn
ment the Governor would appoint
until the next meeting of the Legis-
lature.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
Local Option BiII Killed.

Mr.. Taylor's bill TO permit local
option in all cities and towns in the
State was reported for rejection by
the Committee on Liquor Traffic.
The report was concurred in by a
vote of II to II.
Upon motion, the Senate ad-
journed until Monday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

SENATOR SMITHsON of Giles has
introduced bill in the Legislature
to prohibit the boys from flirting
with the college girls. If this law is
enforced it will break up the female
colleges, for if the girls can't fiirt
with boys what's the use of going to
college?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Senate.

The Brandon Convict Labor bill,
which had been favorably acted up
on by the House, came up for its
third reading in the Senate. Upon
motion, further discussion and ac-
ton on the bill was postponed until
Monday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
ON CAPITOL HILL.
The SOlOnS Say They Will Not Toll
crate Lobbyists.

They Pass Number of Other Good Bills,
But When 1t Comes to Local Option
They SuccOmb to the Power
of the Whisky Ring.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
House.

The Estes Fee bill, which has
occupied the attention of the House
the major part Of the week, was
passed by vote of 60 to %.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

THE grand jury of Jefferson Coun-
ty, KY, setting at Louisville, has
thrown that city into a whirlpool
of excitement. Fifteen indictments
were returned against city officials,
from the President of the Board of
Aldermen down to fireman. The
charges range from neglect of duty
in failing to prosecute gamblers, to
bribery and conspiracy to eXtort
money. The report of the grand jury
says that many cases could not be in
vestigated for lack of time, and con-
cludes: THAT some persons hold
ing high official positions have not
been indicted does not indicate that
those indicted are the only guilty
ones in official positions. That the
city is honey-combed with official
corruption is the firm conviction OF
this jury
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
NEWS AND COMMENT.
SENATOR GEORGE is improving.

NASHVILLE wants one of the new
Federal prisons which are to be
erected and she has the right to
claim it.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

The Georgia Railroad Commits
sloners have evidently done their
duty. The railroads are all grumb-
ling about the new tariff rate recent
ly fixed by the commission, and are
determined to seek favor from the
courts. This reverse of conditions
is rather pleasing. Until the pres
ent time the people have complained
and the railroads have turned a deaf
ear. Now that the people have
risen in their power to protect them
selves they will lend no ears to the
winnings of the railroads. This
change of conditions must come in
every state. Tennessee will have it
if our legislators will do their duty.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

The Nashville American is mighty
'fraid that the Legislature will do
something to amount to something.
1t advises them to go "along the old
lines of established Democratic
policy" and if they do this, or in
other words, if they do nothing, the
American thinks Tennessee will be
safe within the party's control. If
the Democratic party in this State
doesn't get away from its "old lines
of established policy, and give the
people some relief, it is doomed to
utter destruction. It's "old lines of
established policy" has already re-
duced forty thousand majority to
a doubtful plurality.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

THE Nashville city council is also
after high hats at theatres. But
these sporadic efforts to secure
mans rights will be of no avail. 1t
will take combined agitation and
effort, and the sooner we begin to
organize Mans Rights Associations
the better for the cause. Our effort
should be to get the woman-suffer-
ist party to adopt plank in their
platform declaring for our rights.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05

The plague is still increasing in
Bombay. Europe and England are
sending physicians there to study
the epidemic. Much money is be-
ing sent there by England for the
relief of the stricken city. The Man
sion House Famine Fund has now
reached 1885,, ZOO, irrespective of the
large subscriptions which are being
raised in the big provincial towns.
Glasgow and Manchester have each
sent $l250O0 direct to India and the
Lord Mayor of London expects to
raise $5,OOO,00O for thispurpose. Mail
arriving from Bombay at New York
is being disinfected.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
Centennial.

Here at the beginning of new
century of our existence as a State, |
am sure it ough: to be the pride of
every patriotic Tennessean to join
in the great movement to celebrate
the birthday of our proud common
wealth. The great Centennial EX-
position which will be open to the
world on the first of May next has
been inaugurated to commemorate
the States natal day, and surely the
State itself should preside on that
great occasion of rejoicing. 1t will
not only be an occasion of festivity
and rejoicing, but it will bring mill
lions of wealth within our borders
and open up new era of progress
and development. [ therefore
recommend that your honorable
bodies make generous apprOpria-
ton in order that the State may
take her proper place on the great
occasion and exhibit to the world
with pride and credit her own
products and resources.
RoBT L. TAYLOR,
Governor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
Fee Reform.

The paramount duty devolvtng
upon YOU, gentlemen of the
Assembly, is the reform of court
costs. Our annual million dollar
criminal cost account has been built
up by the fee system. In my opin-
ion, the placing of district attorneys
and clerks of courts on salaries is
only the beginning of what should
he done. The swarm of witnesses
about our magistrates offices and
court-houses, especially in our cities,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
FALSE REPRESENTATIONS.
Ofthe Financial Condition of Telephone
Company Alleged.

BALTIMORE. MD. Nov 3o-The grand
jury to-day found presentments against
J.. r.. Hubbcn. William j. Atkinson. and
James Russell, president, secretary and
treasurer Of the Best Telephone Company
Of this city charging them with having
made false representations Of the nnan-
cial condition OF the concern with intent
10 deceive.
The prosecuting witnesses are all mem
bers Of the Baltimore Stock Exchange.
According 10 the story told before the
grand jury. Atkinson made TO the Stock
Exchange a sworn statement signed by
President Hubbell and the treasurer of
the telephone company that the corpora
tion had assets Of about s. 800 e0o, This
was done for the purpose Of inducing the
Exchange 10 list the company's stock.
The Stock Exchange refused 10 list the
stock. the creditors Of the telephone COM
pany became pressing and Mr.. Atkinson
had the concern placed in the hauds Of
receivers. The receivers found that the
assets Of the company were worth not
more than 2o0o or $4,000 instead Of 81
800 600. Atkinson IS now in Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

being assigned 10 duty az the SUPPORT
Of West Point when the Republican
administration came into power Dr. Nunn
lost his position.
THE SENATE CAUCUS.
Members of the Legislature. candidate
for office and spectators begun 10 gath
er in the lobby of the capitol long before
o'clock The Senate caucus was held
in the Senate chamber. Senator Wick
ham. who was chairman OF the confer
cnce of Democratic Senators at the last
session called the gathering 10 order
lie stated that the first thing in order
was the election Of chairman oi ihn
conference Senator Mcllwdine nomi-
mated Senator George W. Morris. of Al
bemarle who was chosen by acclamatlon.
Senator Morris was escorted To- the char
by Senators Mcllwaine and Marnes. The
new chairman accepted the honor in a
very pretty little speech and announced
that the first business in order was the
election Of a secretary
Senate Flood nominated Senator
BarEsdale for secretary and he was elect
ed bv acciamauon.
THE PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
Senator Sands in eloquent terms pre-
sented the name Of Senator Wickham
Tor president pro TEN and his nomina-
tion was made by acciamation.
Nj Joseph Button was nominated for
clerk by Senator McIlwaine and Senator
Munford I'm secOnding the nomination.
praised Mr. Button as one Of the youns
men Of Virginia who had given freely
Of his time and means 90 promote the
interests of the Democratic party. Mr..
Button was nominated BY aCclamauon
and so was Mr.. Frank B. Watkins for
whose name was pres
ented by Senator Eggleston.
The only contest was over the position
Of Doorheeper. Senator Le Cato placed
In nomination Mr. l.. j. Gunter of Acco-
mae. who has filled the office for several
years Senator Barnes nominated Or.
W. {. Num-. Of West Point paying "a
beautiful tribute 10 his character as u
soldier, a man and a citizen. Senator
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
Mr.. CARNEGIE GIVES $4,000.
The ArnoT Plate Kings Interest In tk
Proposed Ginttr Memorial.
He WRITES A BEAUTIFUL LETTER.
In IL lie Refers 20 Richmond a. the City
Which in His Youth lie Thought
IL His Duty to Try to
Capture"

The following highly interesting cor.
respondence. is self explanatory:
Richmond. Va, November -. 1870.
Mr.. W. J. Whitehurst, President Virginia
Mechanics Institute:
Dear slr;-I send enclosed a letter
have received from Mr.. Andrew Carne-
g'e. Its history is simply this, that being
fellow countryman OF Mr.. Carnegie's.
and always taking much interest in the
mechanics" and knowing him to be
liberal contributor TO such institutions.
and as a Scotush-American who has
made himself famous. l took the liberty
OF presenting the interests Of our local
institution 10 him.
In regard 70 the stipulation ne makes.
that his contribution should be the last
OF 100000. ! may state that in my letter
10 him took occasion TO state. that that
amount would be necessary 10 give the
Institution proper home. / do not think
l put IL too high, and trust yourself and
the directors may be enabled % 50 stir
up the community as 10 receive that sum
Win best wishes FOR the welfare OF the
excellent institution under your care, l
am Very sincerely yours.
ROBERT WHITTET.
Allerton Cannes, Tuesday. November
l6 1897
Ny Dear Mr. Whittct.
You have interested mo I'm the Mechan.
les Institute OF Richmond and il will
give me great pleasure 10 contribute the
last ten thousand dollars OF the hundred
thousand required for its permanent
home.
nope the EFFORT 20 secure the sum will
meet with prompt success. Just why II
should be a -smorial TO Mr.. Ginter, I do
not understand. no doubt he originated
It, or carried IL through the years OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

WASHINGTON. nov. 51.-ihe armor
factory board completed it's work to-day
and delivered 10 Secretary Long tho plans
and specifications IL has been several
months in perfectng. calling for plant
10 make 900 tons OF haryeyized nickel
steel armor annually, the machinery being
adopted 10 handle plate measuring 20 feet
by "a feet by IS inches. weighing 20 tons.
The cost OF such plant being az least
,3500.000. Congress will probably regard
the whole scheme az too eNtravagant for
the government 10 seriously contemplate.
The board failed 10 recommend one par
ticular location for the porposed estab-
lshment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

n :. Newborne Of Norfolk county. and
Mr. Cooke was then elected by acclama-
ton. He thanked the caucus in a few
appropriate remarks FOR the honor be-
slowed on him.
For the office Of secretary Of the caucus
Mr. William Henry Mann. Of Petersburg.
was nominated by Mr. NeWbcrne and uu-
animousy elected.
Mr. Isaac Digs. Of King William then
nominated Mr. james y. Stubs. OF GloI-
cester. for scrgeant-at-arms, and the
nomination was seconded by Dir. George
y. Snead. OF Princess Anne. Mr.. Stuhbs
was unanimously elected for the position.
Dr. George y. Snead next nominated
Mr.. Isaac Diggs for the office Of door
keeper Of the caucus. and he was unani-
mOusly elected.
on motion OF Mr.. Pitcher. Of Fauquler.
the rules OF the House OF Delegates We're
adopted as those Of the caucus.
The scrcCant-at-arms and the door
keeper were then requested TO take their
position. and while Mr.. Diggs temporarily
compiled with the request Mr. Stubs
never left his seat.
JOHN J.. KNAN FOX SPEAKER.
Nominations for Speaker Of the House
Of Delegates were then declared 10 be In
4
nominated Nr John T. RYAN. Of Lou
doun. the Speaker Of the House during
the session lse5- 80 for that position Mr..
J. c. Parker Of Southampton. seconded
the nomination and Mr.. Ryan was unani-
mously nominated.
Messrs. r. :. Parks. G. II. Jennings
and L w. Saunders were appointed a
commitfee 70 inform Mr.. Ryan OF his
nomination.
A few minutes later Mr.. Ryan was con-
Quoted into the hall by the committee and
presented 20 tine caucus. After reaching
the platform Mr.. Ryan stated that he
felt profoundly grateful for the honor
conferred upon him By the caucus. He
pointed out that the Office also carried
some responsibilities with H. for the so-
lection Of the Standing Commit
tees placed him in delicate
position. because there were so
many Democrats 70 be provided FOR
and there were so many strong men I'm
the House. II he failed 20 perform his
duties 10 the perfect satisfaction Of the
members, this would be caused by his
inability 20 cope with the work before
him
Captain J. c. Featherston Of camnheu
then offered the following resolution:
FOR RETRENCHAfENT
whereas. IL IS the sense Of this caucus
that the expense OF administering the
state Government should be reduced IN
every possible way that is consistent with
the proper conduct OF public affairs.
therefore be II
resolved. That I'm nominating such ON
GERS as are necessary for the organiza-
,ton NJ the House OF Delegates i'm aceor
oance with law. the members ~ ,his
caucus in no way commit themselves as
heing In favor OF the salaries now paid
should il hereafter appear that such sal
aries or any OF them should be reduced
Dr Snead OF Princess Ann though, the
resolution was entirely Irrelevant and
continued On Second Pagel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
I0yERING FOUND GUILTY.
Secretary Alger Admits that Published
Reports are Correct.

WASHINGTON. u. c.. Nov. 30-The
War Department has received from Lieu
tenant Colonel Hunter the judge advo-
cate Of the court martial in the case Of
Captain Leonard A. Lowering. Of the
Fourt Infantry. the record OF the pro-
oecdings and findings Of the court.
The Secretary admits that the publish
ed reports Of the sentence are correct
and that the officer has been found.
guilty Of ill-treating Private Hammond
at Fort sheridan and hes been sentenced
TO be reprimanded by the Secretary Of
War.
Late this evening Secretary Algcr
stated that he had finally decided to ap-
prove the sentci cc OF the court. although
IL may be some days before the papers
reach him, having first 10 go 70 the Judge
advocate general or the War Department
and then 10 General Miles for their en-
dorsement before they will be in order
for action.