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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Both Houses Have Gotten Down TO
Work in Earnest.
Mr.. TiIlman Must Give Bond Far S25,-
900 If He COnte,ts Gov. TayIor's
Election.
JOINT DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.


At the request of a number of
Democratic Assemblymen, Mr..
Speaker Fitzpatrick called the Joint
caucus to order at 2i30 o'clock on
Thursday afternoon of last week, for
the purpose of etfecting permanent
organization and further to nomi-
nate candidate for State Librarian,
On motion of Mr.. Brandon, of
Stewart, Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of Trous-
dale, was elected temporary Chair
man of the joint caucus by acclama-
ton.
Mr.. Il. Jarvis, of White, was
elected permanent Chairman by
reclamation.
Nominations were then declared
IN order for State Librarian.
The following names were pre-
scented to the caucus: Mrs. Irene
Ingram of Maury; Mrs. Georgia
Graves Whittier, of Bedford; Mrs.
Florence Baker, of Giles; Mrs.
Josephine Jordon, of Davidson
Miss Sallie Mayberry, of Davidson;
Mrs. Ridley, of Davidson; Miss
Pauline l.. Jones, of Cannon; Mrs.
Rowena Hurst, of Hamilton; Mrs.
Eva Clark of Smith, and Mrs. w. H..
Petway, of Davidson.
Mrs. Ingram led in the first ballot
with l6 votes, while Miss Jones and
Mrs. Ship, of Dickson County, each
received 10 votes. BY the time the
second ballot had been announced,
it was clearly seen that the race
would finally be between Mrs. In,
gram, the present incumbent, and
Miss Jones.
Mrs. Ingram forged bravely ahead,
and the fifth ballot showed that she
had 80 votes, while Miss Jones had
20 votes to her credit. By this time
the Representatives and Senators
who had been voting for those who
had the first claims on them realized,
that the real race was between Mrs.
Ingram and Miss Jones. AS soon as
the vote on the sixth ballot had been
taken a number of Withdrawals were
announced and excitement ran nigh,
The solOns and visitors crowded
closely around the Speakers stand
Vote after vote was changed from
some of the candidates who haC
withdrawn and placed to the credit
either of Miss Jones or Mrs. Ingram
The utmost confusion reigned a. the
votes were being changed. Miss
Jones' vote kept increasing until the
final count showed that she haC
been nominated, receiving 10 vote'
20 Mrs. Ingram Al.
Miss Pauline l.. Jones, the Demo
cratic nominee, is a daughter of eX
Senator James A. Jones, IA proml
nent attorney of Woodbury., Cannon
County. She is Il charming younj
lady of many accomplishments, AM
deserves the merited compliment
which she received from the caucu
yesterday. -,
Mrs. Irene Ingram, who is tn
present popular Librarian, has
host Of friends, who worked FAITH
fully for her success. The larg
vote which she received shows tn
esteem in which she is held, anC
p Furthermore, indicates that she Ia
2 performed the duties OF stat
0 Librarian in Il highly satistactor
:, manner.
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Spider Venom Not Deadly.

A recent article by an chronological
authority contains the following: 1.-The
tarantula Of the west and south, the red
bellied spider of New Zealand, the he
pata Of Italy and several other species
of hespider family have the reputation
of being deadly venomous. The fact is
all spiders are more or less poisonous,
but none of them is deadly. l doubt If
there is an authentic case on record Of a
healthy human being dying from spi-
der's bite
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GarwOOd'S Sars lparilla-for the blood
guaranteed tocure. A. b. RAINS
CIRCUIT COURT.
Logan Its Labors Neutrality-suspicious. Juries
Salpptad

Logan Its Labors Neutrality-suspicious. Juries
Selected.
The Circuit Court of Maury Coun-
ty met last Monday morning with
Judge Patterson and Attorney-Gen-
eral Boyd presiding.
Nothing Of importance has been
transacted this week except the Sc
lection of the three iuries. There
are about 100 cases on the civil
docket and 40 on the state docket.
Following is list of the iuries:
Grand Jury.
John H. Thomas, foreman; 0. A.
Brown, j. f. Huffman, w. l.. Eng
lish, Ira Love, John w. Holmes, Il.
p. West, Lloyd Kelley, Guy Parks,
S. l.. Anderson, II. J. Gillian. Cliff
ford Scott, G. G. Amick; G. M.
White, officer.
S. u. Fox, w. J. Minor, J. l..
Crews, f. H. Love, j. b. Tomlinson,
John Spencer, w. 7. Letsinger, G.
w. Hamilton, ID. Campbell, Lon
Reed, NJ. G. Petty, Nick Page.
MOI.
John Mack Walker, NJ. NJ. Butts,
James Mangrem, r. w. Glenn, W..
]. Lee, f. A. Warren, Albert Smith,
John II. Akin, w. J. Caldwell, ]. p.
White, w. A. Glenn, b. F. Hay
, wood.
J. G. Goad was appointed officer of
the court.
Prominent among the cases set for
hearing are the following:
State VS.. James A. Turner, charg-
ed with murder, set for Jan. 27.
State VS.. Geo. Frierson, colored,
charged with murder, set for Jan. 20,
Case of f. f.. Smith, charged with
libel, has been continued on account
of the sickness of defendants attor'
new, Mr.. f.. II. Hatcher.
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Executor'S Notice.

Having qualified as executor of the
estate of Johnson Davis deceased, this
is To notify all persons holding claims
against said estate to file them with me,
nronerly authenticated. by or before
lime 2I. 1896, or the same will be for
ever barred; and all parties indebted to
said estate will come forward and settle
same.
This 2lst day of December, 1876.
dec25 Il ROBERT y. MOORE, EN-.
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Mr.. Fitzgerald introduced bill in
the Senate Tuesday to regulate the
price of school books in Tennessee.
Mr.. Gillian introduced a bill to
authorize the people to decide by
vote whether they will call con-
stitutional convention. This meas
ure names the first Wednesday in
April, 1897, as the time for holding
such election.
Mr.. Thomas resolution authOriz-
ing the speaker to appoint an AS
sistant Engrossing Clerk at his dis
erection was adopted.
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Thomas Keene played Richard
III at the Opera House last night.
Keene is the greatest Richard on the
American stage, and his fame drew
Il large audience, many coming
from the surrounding towns. Our
hour of going to press prevents a
more extended comment in this is
sue, but we will give to the brilliant
production the attention it deserves,
next week.
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SENATE PROCEEDINGS.


Thursday.
The Senate was called to order
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock by
Mr.. Speaker Thompson, number
of new resolutions and new bills
were introduced.
Mr.. Guild introduced a bill to
regulate and restrict the payment Of
costs and fees in criminal prCsecu-
tiOns. Passed on first reading.
Friday,
Fridays session of the Senate was
an uneventful one. \ number of
resolutions and bills of minor impOr-
lance were introduced and passed.
There being no further business on
hand. Mr.. Waddell's motion to adj
iourn TO II o'clock Monday was
unanimously carried.
Monday.
Nothing of general interest was
done in the Senate Monday, save
the reading of the report of the com
mittee appointed to investigate the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15
F,r., nook PrIntcd on shorthand.

The first work printed on shorthand
writing was by DR.. Timothy Bright Of
Car. bridge in 1898, who dedicated it to
Queen Elizabeth under the title of can
Act of Short, Swift and Secret Writing
by Character. "
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15

Murfreesboro. Dancing began at
an early bour and continued until
IL O'Clock, when refreshments of a
most enticing nature were served.
A large number of young people
were present, and the event was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15

The bill requiring contestants for
the office of Governor to give a bond
of $25 900 conditioned upon the faith
full and bona fide prosecution OF such
contest, passed the House Wednes-
day afternoon, after debate of five
hours, by a vote of IS to 80.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15
The Ancient Purse.

For several centuries the purse was
always worn fastened to the girdle. A
cut purse got his name from the fact
that rather than take the time TO loose
the purse from the belt, where 1t was
secured by buckles. he cut the straps.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15

office of the Secretary of State. The
report stated that the records of the
Office have been kept in a painstak-
ing and business-like manner, which
reflected credit upon Mr.. Morgan.
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Friday.

Committees were appointed to in
vestigate the offices of Secretary of
State, and Comptroller and Treas
urer.
The committee appointed to in
vestigate the condition of the library
reported that the State Library was
in perfect order. The books were
clean and we'll kept. The commit
fee reported that the State never
had Librarian superior to Mrs.
Irene Ingram. The report was or
dered spread upon the journal.
The following bills were intro
duced:
By Mr.. Fields-To permit Crimi-
nal and Circuit Judges in certain
cases to commute the sentence OF
persons sent to the penitentiary to
Imprisonment in the county work
house for a like period of time.
By Mr.. Dulaunay-To enable the
corporated towns in Tennessee to
sue in their corporate name Tor
taxes due the municipal corpora
! tons.
! The House resolution requesting
! the Governor to be extremely care
full and considerate in granting par
dons was referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
On motion of Senator Waddell
amended by Senator Parker, the
caucus adjourned until 2;3O o'clocR
Tuesday.
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ENTERTAINMENTS.

1t occurred a full week ago and
extended notice is hardly worth
giving now, but Hoyt's "A Black
Sheep was simply immense. 1t
was one of the very best, one of the
very funniest-if not the best and
funniest burlesque comedies a Co
lumbia audience ever witnessed.
1t was so good that it will not be
soon forgotten, and if Hot Stuff" or
the Tombstone" editor will visit
us next season, they may confident
ly expect crowded house to greet
them.
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Tuesday.


The following new bills were in
troduced:
BY Mr.. Cothran-To compel rail-
roads operating in Tennessee to have
separate waiting-rooms, one Tor
white and one for colored people.
BY Mr.. Chenault-To make 1t a
misdemeanor to receive pay for
lobbying with members of the Cen
eral Assembly and to provide a
penalty for the same.
BY Mr.. Redman-ro regulate rail
road freight and passenger tariffs;
to prevent unjust discrimination IN
the rates charged for transportation
of passengers and freights; to pro-
hibit the charging of unreasonable
rates, and to provide for three COM
missioners to regulate the schedule
of rates aud to whom all contracts
for rates to be submitted. The com
missioners are to be paid $4,000 each
per year.
The first three Commissioners are
to be selected by this General AS
sembly, and to hold office until the
next General election, when they
will be elected for two, four and siN
years respectively, and they will al
! be elected biennially thereafter Tor
full term of six years. The bill
also provides a penalty for the rail
roads not complying with the re
quirements of the act.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15

A most enjoyable german was
given by the young men last Tues
day night at the residence of Capt.
and Mrs. ]. b. Wilson, compliment
tary to Miss Augusta Pickard, Of
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-15

The May Davenport Burlesque
Co., who occupied the stage at the
Opera House last Saturday night, do
not deserve any notice in a decent
entertainment column, for the
double reason that they were
neither entirely decent nor very en-
tertaining. The management make
a mistake whenever they give a
date to any such.
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Monday.


The following new bills were in
troduced:
BY Mr.. Wade-To permit local
option in all Incorporated towns ana
cities and taxing districts in the
State.
Bv Mr.. Chambers-To make
County Trustees ineligible to sue
coed themselves in office.
BY Mr.. Estes-To authorize the
people to decide by vote whether
they will call a constitutional con-
vention
BY Mr.. Estes-To provide for the
election of delegates to a constltu-
tional convention.
By Mr.. Barton-Tn place Attor-
news General on salary of $2,5OC
per annum.
BY Mr.. Allen-To provide for the
election of school directors biennial
ly for a term of six years and to re-
peal chapter 247 of the acts of 1889.
BY Ewell-To repeal the act max
ing unbelievers competent witnesses
Miss Eta StOckard, of Lewis
County, was appointed Assistan
Engrossing Clerk by Mr.. Speaker
| FitZpatrick.
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Such troupes as the "Black Tril-
by" ought to have the doors of first
class opera houses shut in their
faces. They make no money either
for the houses or themselves; they
give no pleasure or satisfaction to
the audiences; they iniure the good
name of an opera house; invite
criticism upon its management and
arouse prejudice upon the theatrical
profession. We are surprised that
any intelligent managers of first
class houses will give them a date.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ruttle will
give their little daughter, Miss
Nettie May, a birthday party this
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. w. p. Morgan gave a
luncheon Wednesday, compli-
mentary to Miss Madeline Bryan,
who is the guest of Miss Lena Frier-
son.
DR.. and Mrs. Chas. A. FOrgey en-
tertained at cards last Friday even
ing. The following were in attend
ance: Misses Louise and Lena Frier-
son, Leigh and Julia Whitthorne
Ethel Hendley and Madeline Bryan
Messrs. Sam Harlan, Sam Frierson
VIM. Evans, Cheairs Mayes, Hougt
| Guest and +. r. Gamble.
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Ms. Robert Granbery entertained
at tea last Friday evening IN honor
of Misses Eva James and Virginia
Webster. Quite an elaborate menu
was served, the table being baauti-
fully decorated in American Beauty
roses and ferns. After tea whist
was INDUCED N. Miss James win
ming the prize. The following
Young ladies were present: Misses
Mary Wilkes, Ethel Hendley, Eva
James, Kate Wilkes. Minnie Tow
Ter, Virginia Webster, Linda Frier-
son. Daisy fowler, Virginia Car
penter, Nina McLemOre, Mrs. A, >.
James, Mrs. Robert Granbery.
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1.-THE SATURDAY NlSuU Literary
Club is the name of an interesting
and progressive organization in this
city. The meetings are held every
two weeks at the residence of any
one of the members, when literary
subjects are discussed, after which
light refreshments are served. The
members are, Mr.. Il. 5. Fowler,
President; Messrs. f. f. Shoup, /.
Ball, Prof. Little, ,. H. Moore, w.
w. Moore, John G. Dexter, Richard
Clawson, DR.. Meadows and John
Trotwood Moore. The Club will
meet with Mr.. w. w. Moore to-
morrow evening, and Mr.. Moore will
lead in paper on The Border-land
of Science
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question. Meanwhile one cannot heIn
suggesting that there are other street
nuisances and sidewalk denominations
that are proper subjects for municfpal
suppression, and that have thus Far
been overlooked.
NEEDLESS FLOODS.
Just now the people of this city ara
considerably exercised over the tyran-
meal proceedings of the street superin-
tendent. Nearly everybody, residents as
wen as visitors. constantly cough,
the chilling fogs overhanging the town
and the cold moisture in all the streets.
AS II these unavoidable conditions wera
not enough to bear, the autocrat of the
street department persists in having the
principal thoroughfares drenched and
hooded every night to such an extent
that a stranger dropping into the town,
even Twelve or fifteen hours after the
Iooding, would suppose heavy rain
had been falling. Last night J street.
for a distance of many blocks, had the
appearance of a narrow river 1t was
almost impossible and uncrossable for
pedestrians, unless they walked on stilts.
Numerous remarks made by people in
that vicinity were of such a character
that neither The Herald nor any other
respectable publication would print
them verbatim. There is talk today of
a vigilance committee to notify the
street superintendent that he must let
up on his street-fooding or be drowned
IN one of his own annoyin rivers.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Up to date no less than 46 constitution
al amendments have been offered in the
legislature Goodness knows how many
more may be introduced before the
March breakup. This shows that the
people are not quite satisfied with the
present constitution. There is too much
legislation In the organic law, and that
Is why it has proven failure. The men
who made the constitution of 1879 evil
IDENTIFY thought that they could inject so
much legislat tion into it that aw-ma king
py any legislative body would not be
needed oftener than once in ten wears.
if at ALL
1t is significant that % of the 46
amendments already introduced relate
to taxation and revenue. Stronger evil
dence is scarcely needed to show that
the people of California are largely dis
satisfied with existing laws and meth
DDS of taxation. They would be bloom
Ing idiots If they were satisfied with such
a conglomeration of incongruities, follie,
and absurdities. 1t remains to be seen
whether the legislature will submit to
the people any amendment touching
this important question that will meet
the requirements of consistency and jus-
tlce. RALPH HOYT
The herald., 1897-01-24

visited the ruined chateau of verviuren
coming back by the beautiful avenue
Louise. This avenue and that of the
boulevard die Waterloo are the princi-
pal parading grounds of the beau monde
Of Brussels. If you remember in read
ing Vanity Fair, 1t was on this boulevard
that old Osborne met Amelia and Becky
Sharp on his return from visit to the
grave of his soldier son at Waterloo
The famous boulevard has doubtless
seen but little change since the days Of
Thackeray's visit to Brussels, only now
there are electric cars running almost
the entire length, and some of the old
maisons have given way for public build
ings. Situated in an out of. the way
street in the Lower Brussels is an old
house. older, perhaps, than any other
In the city. and yet there is no mention
Of 1t in the guide books. In rambling
about one day I tumbled upon 1t. So
beautiful, SO reminiscent of what read
ers love to dwell upon, romance, war and
chivalry, this vast, half-ruined great
house, was once the ducal palace Of the
Dues de Ravenstein, old Brabant mobiles.
Its history is long and full Of intense in
terest. It has its dungeon and mysteri-
GUS chambers; armorial bearings are
still, though half obliterated, on the
great iron gates, and gloom and silence
reign under the old oak and chestnut
The herald., 1897-01-24

Is q very dull harmless looking fellow Of
about twenty or thereabouts. Prince
Baudoin the promising son of their ma
jesties, was killed some time ago in an
affair, very similar to that of his imper-
ial brother-in-law, Rudolph of Austria
Although the royal family is greatly
respected here, there is an undercurrent
of liberalism-another name for social
ism--that is growing very strong in
deed. French influence is quite near
and is being gradually instilled. The
Hotel de Vile is, am told on good au-
thority, entirely in the hands of the
so-cailed liberalists. In the provinces
republican principles are even stronger
than in Brussels. To a close observer
there are signs Of discomfort. During
all hours of the night one hears the
tramp and clatter of dozen or more
pairs of wooden sabots on the resound-
ing stone streets, suddenly loud burst
of song, and invariably it Is the Mar
seillaise-and how they hurl the words
from out their lusty throats! The French
war hymn as sung by these rev.
elers of the night has a defiant ring
to it that fairly stirs ones blood.
Again, the military seem to lack or
der and good discipline. Some Of these
great hulking Flamandes may be seen
half tipsy, others slouch along in q
stupid fashion, and others again are
The herald., 1897-01-24
THE SUNSHINE HAIR DYE.

There Is quite a new departure have
observed this season." says the intelli-
gent piermaster at one of our most pop-
ular seaside resorts
Every morning there are dozens of
young ladies who come to a sunny and
retired portion of the pier, let down
their back hair and sit bareheaded in
the hot sun for hours 1t appears that
fashionable physician recently recon-
niended bright sunshine and sea ozone
as the best means of making the hair
light colored, silky and strong; and the
news has become generally known.
1T seems to me very intelligent ad-
vice, too. ALL sailors will tell you how
rapidly the hair grows when on board
ship in the tropics. AS for dyeing, I
should say that fair haired mariners
\ Noutnumber their darker shipmates by
two or three to one. 1 suppose the sun
has something of a bleaching power as
well as forcing the growth of the hair
by causing an increased circulation Of
it's sap In this respect, it stands to
reason that each individual hair must
be somewhat like a plant in its nature.
Anyhow, whatever the effect sun
bathing is becoming quite practice
Pearson's Weekly.
The herald., 1897-01-24

dor Of their attire. A great burst of tri-
umphant music from the choir and SIM
ultaneous uproar from without an
nounced the arrival of their majesties.
Fortunately, I was among the few who
had come early and thus had good view
Suffice to say the king Is a man past
middle age, with a fine open countenance,
hair and beard snow-white, is slightly
lame and, 1 am informed. little deaf.
He wore the uniform of colonel of Bel
gian carabiniers. The queen looks very
much like an Englishwoman, is younger,
apparently, than the king, is a blonde,
with light blue eyes, and snowy hair,
very calm and dignified, of course, as
becomes a queen. 1t is Princess Glenn
entina, who is the favorite with her peo-
pie. Gentle, kind and sweet-mannered,
she is universally beloved. Her cos
tune, like that of her royal mother, was
in quiet taste ;the queen being attired in
grey silk, with bonnet and gloves to
match. while Princess Clementine was in
brown and pink bonnet. Prince Albert,
the present heir to the Belgian throne,
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one hundred, one thousand, or several
thousand dollars of public money seems
a trihing matter. OF course it is the
duty of the legislatures at these bien-
NAL sessions to provide for the pay
ment of necessary state expenses, and
to make appropriations in various di-
rections but that many thousands
of dollars are wantonly squandered by
our lawmakers every two years is an
unGeniable fact. 1t should not be in
ferred, however, that the present leg
islature Is more extravagant than was
many previous one-especially that
Of two years ago. I feel inclined to pre-
dict that it is also as honest and eco
nomical as the next legislature will be,
1t certainly is, unless the people OF the
state shall meanwhile acquire more
wisdom, moral courage and political
independence in the matter of choosing
their representatives at the state cap