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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
NO DOUBT EXISTS
As TO the Identity Of Frederick Hardy,
Jr., Murdered In New York.
lie Was Last Seen Alive sunday Even
ing, Oct. 22-Drtails About
the Affair.

New YORK, Nov. 4.-No doubt exists
as to the identity of Frederick Hardy,
Jr., whose dead body was found in New
York Bay near Keyport, n. j. When
found the pockets of the young mans
clothing were turned inside out, and his
money and watch were gone. There
were evidences that he had been beaten
on the head until dead or unconscious
Hardy was last seen alive Sunday
evening, Oct. %. 1t is thought that he
could not have had more than $50 in
his pockets at that time.
Several visiting cards bearing the
name of Fritz Hardy" were found last
Sunday among the shrubs and trees
which cover the declivity from the shore
road to the waters edge at Ninety-ninth
street, Brooklyn. No significance was
attached to the fact until the fact of the
finding of Hardy's body was published
Then a close examination of the vicinity
was made, and upon q fence which
guards the water side of the shore road
stains which looked like blood were
discovered.
1t seems probable that Hardy was as
saulted and murdered here and his body
toWed across the Narrows and down the
bay to near where it was found, a dis
tance of about fifteen miles.
Young Hardy was reared in Birming
ham, where he lived with his father
family until they removed to Mt. Pleas
ant. He remained there until shor
while ago. He then went to New Yorl
to take up the study of art, especially az
adapted to the field of newspaper anc
magazine illustration work. He wa
very talented and his parents had il
tended giving him thorough course.
On Oct 20, or shortly before that date
his mother and two sisters, Cora ant
Frances, sailed from New York for a tW,
years soiourn in Europe. His eldes
sister, Cora, is not only beautiful girl
but also one of the most brilliant younl
women in the South. She is gradual
of Bryn MaWr College, and made tn
highest record ever attained by a pupi
in that institution
The last time Hardy was seen aliV
by an acquaintance was by Coleman
Ward, of Birmingham, his most in
innate friend, on Sunday afternoon Q
Oct % Hardy had an appointment t
meet Ward in New York 5he evening c
that day, but he failed to keep it. War,
thought that he had sailed for Europe t
join his mother and sisters.
Young Hardy was handsome and bri
! liant, an adept in athletics and Of pleas
! ing and attractive bearing.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
SUNDAY AT
THE CHURCHES.
Rev. J. F. Beasley's Sermon
at the
SOUTH COLUMBIA NJ. +. CHURCH
Text Taken from Philippians 3:13-14-
Song Services at the First Methodist
Church. Beautiful Weather and Large
Congregations.
From Mondays DAILY HERALD. !


Rev j. F. Beasley, pastor of the
South Columbia Methodist church, re-
turned Saturday evening from visit to
Petersburg and occupied his pulpit yes
terday morning and evening This be-
ing the first Sunday in the new Confer
ence year, Mr.. Beasey selected text
appropriate to the occasion, preaching
an interesting discourse from the 18th
and 14th verses of the Bird chapter of
Philippians Brethren, | count not
myself yet to have apprehended: but one
thing ! do. forgetting the things which
are behind, and stretching forward to
the things which are before, | press on
toward the goal unto the prize of the
high calling of God in Christ jesus
In beginning his sermon, Mr.. Beasley
spoke of the Olympic games, upon which
the text for his sermon was based That
grand man of God the APOSTLE Paul,
was looking back over the thirty
years of his ministry, recalling the trials
through which he had passed and the
victories which he, through God, had
attained. He was looking back to the
time when he had been cast into the RO-
man prison and when God opened the
doors and delivered him: to the time
when he was shipwrecked and God
brought him safely through. Yet
though his life had been crowned with
victory, we hear him say, 81 count not
myself yet to have apprehended. He
was still in the race of life and pressing
on toward the goal ahead forgetting the
victories that he had accomplished and
stretching forward to the things which
were before him.
In applying his text, Mr.. Beasley said,
"When we take an inventory of the
work done during the past conference
year, of Gods graces and blessings and
the victories to which he has led us, we
are prone to lift up our hearts in
praise" The victories of the past year,
he said. should be an encouragement to
us, but, forgetting the things that are
behind" we should put them back OF
us, and look forward to the work of the
present year. We should also forget the
mistakes and failures which we have
made in the past, and look forward t-
the victories in the future.
In closing his sermon, Mr.. Beasscy ad-
monished his congregation to forget the
| things of the past and put forth every
energy toward attaining the prize ahead
That prize meant mWtyrdOm to the
Apostle Paul. but it also meant victory
in the end. He had seen others running
/ the race. spreading abroad the GOspe
and sowing the seed Of salvation; they
| had gained the prize that was befor.
/ them, and were now seated with Moses
and Elias and the prophets WeshoulC
.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
SMALLPOX.

several Ca=cs at MI. Pleasant-steps
yukru to stamp Out ta- MaIady.
Fridays Mt. Pleasant Chronicle con
tains the following:
"A considerable amount of unneces-
sarv alarm and excitement has prevailed
in Mt. Pleasant during the past week
over the discovery Of several cases Of
smallpox. The first case was found
about three weeks ago on the creek east
of town. and just outside of the incor-
poration limits. On last Friday, one or
two suspicious cases were discovered on
the phosphate mines, and they were at
once confined in the old rock house in
Killebrew hill, and a rigid quarantine
established. At meeting of the Board
of Mayor and Aldermen last Friday
night it was decided to build a pest
house at once, and the site selected was
on She Frierson farm, east of town,
about a mile from the incorporation
limits. The lumber was hauled on
Saturday. and on Sunday a large crew
of carpenters was put to work, and IN a
short while erected two very comfortable
houses, one for white and one for the
negroes. The diseased patients were at
once moved to the houses, where they
are well cared for by immune nurses.
Everything possible has been done to
prevent the spread Of the disease, and
the health officers have issued notices re-
quiriuE the immediate vaccination of all
in the community. Sanitary regula-
tiuns will be enforced, and all public
gatherings have been discontinued un-
ga a.. -....5-. II,f-- ..var anI fEH If=DsT Gu
is stamped out The health officers
now have matters well under control.
and there Is no further cause for alarm. ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
BLOWERS UP OF THE MAINE.
Detectives Are Hot ia the Trail Of the
Perpetrators of the Crime.

Detectives Are Hot ia the Trail Of the
Perpetrators of the Crime.
A startling report comes from
Cuba. 1t is that the mystery Of the
blowing up of the Maine is about to
he cleared. Francis Atwater. field
manager of the Red Crcss in Cuba.
telegraphed Saturday IS follows: ::
II have Just learned from a we'll
known detective that he is now on
the trail of the Villains who blew up
the Maine. One of the sCOundrels
claims that he has not been treated
right, and offers 20 turn States evi.
deuce If paid $1,000 or $4,000, so
that be can live i'm seclusiOn iu some
foreign country the remainder Of his
life, ~ he well knows that in Cuba
or the United States he would never
he allowed to live an hour when ii il
known that he j. one Of she bastard
~ fiends who caused the loss Of so
many lives. He claims that there
were seven or eight in the plot. some
of them now being In the United
States and the Others in Cuba Per-
sons familiar with the methods Of
detectives will believe that the de-
tsc'jve'- story i improbable. But
it would cause great satisfaction if
tus. truth a5uu ta- bIuN .uE up Ui
;EP Naive co.iI g cu.aa l-CEl.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.
Mother of Three Children Sends BULLET
Through Her Brain.

At Nashville "Wednesday night,
Mrs. Ida NJ. Bruce, a widow Of 80,
with three children, put her chill
dren TO bed and retired to her room
ana shot herself through the head.
The shot was not Immediately fatal,
and the groans Of the suffering
woman attracted the attention of
passers-by, who entered the room.
BY the time physician could be
had the suicide was barely alive,
anI soon afterward passed away.
The dead woman left letter Civ
ing reasons for the deed, and re-
questing that certain arrangements
be made for the funeral, for the dis.
position Of her property and for the
care of her children. She said that
she was driven to her death because
two sisters-in.law had been talking
about her.
Mrs. Bruce was handsome wOm-
all. She had been widow two
earS. Her children were "a girl of
10. and two boys of l3 and 8 respect
IveIy She owned several small
houses and lots in Nashville, and
had been employed as dressmaker
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
AN INTERFERING CASE.


Judge Looney had case of more than
usual interest before him recently
About three weeks ago Ned Long, a
welI-known negro of Mt. Pleasant, died,
leaving an estate of about $500, over
which Essex Dawson, coiored, qualified
as administrator, Long, it is claimed,
having so requested before his death
After he qualified, Ciyey Long filed Il
petition in the County Court, claiming
to he the lawful wife of Ned Long, and
that as his wife she was entitled to the
administration of his estate.
The proof in the case showed that the
said Ciyey Long had been married to
Ned Long in slavery days, when the con
sent of their "marster5" was all that wSs
necessary to make the union legal. It
also deyelped that after the war Ned
Long took unto himself another wife,
Peggy. twas further shown that he
So had a strong affection for other
women, as the bulk Of his estate was be-
quaathed to another woman.
Judge Looney, upon hearing the case,
decided that Civey Long was the lawful
wife Of Ned Long, and that as such she
was entitled 10 the administration Of the
estate. Thereupon, the court revoked
the appointment of Essex Dawson as ad-
miaisrator
Long was a Baptist preacher and oc
cupiad @ prominent position among the
negroes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

duet by Miss Susie Bell Moore, of
Spring Hill, and Mr.. Spence Miss
Fleming sang "The Open Door" and
one rarely hears sweeter voice sing a
sweeter song. Miss Armstrong; selec
tion was 81 Bring Thee Broken
Heart" which showed to advantage her
highly cultivated voice. II Surrender
All, was sung by Miss Moore and Mr..
Spence, and their voices blended sweet
ly together. God be with You Till
we Meet Again" everybody sing
ing, closed this delightful hour of song
and praise.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
Yesterdays SERVICES.


Rev. F. B. Webb preached two inter
esting sermons to his congregation at
the First Presbyterian church Sunday
morning and evening. At the evening
Service special music was rendered by
the choir, which was greatly enjoyed.
First Baptist Church.
Rev. John II. Thompson delivered two
interesting sermons at the First Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening
At the evening service he preached a
sermon on Novelties" or New Reli
gion" from the text, Acts 1921.
Second G. p. Church.
Capt. j. n. Russell conducted the
services of the Second g. p. Church at
the Public School building Sunday
morning.
Episcopal Church
Rev. Baker p. Lee preached to his
congregation at the Episcopal church
Sunday at II O'Clock on the subject Of
Judas Iscariot." At the evening serv
ice the subject of his sermon was ''Be
hold the Man" The speaker was lis
tened to with marked attention by hi:
congregation. At the morning se"yict
the celebration of the holy communion
was observed.
First G. p. Church.
The subject Of the sermon delivered b.
Rev. w. A. Provme at the First G.. p
church Sunday morning was, The An
cient Sacrifice 51:1G, IT. A
night his subject was, Bugs Tha
Waxed Not Old" from the 12tl
chapter Of Luke.
Christian Church.
Elder j. P. Slayden preached two in
structive sermons at the Christian
church Sunday morning and evening
His theme for the morning discours
WIS. nThn Prndgnl Som
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

CONGRESSMAN LENTZ of Ohio, in
repudiating utterances attributed to
hm by Theodore Roosevelt, ar
raigned him as lying demogogue,
and entered convincing bill of
particulars. LentZ said that Roose-
welt had subordinated himself to
the PlAtt machine, and had become
identified, body and soul, with the
Hanna regime.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

THE meeting of the National Dem
ocratic Executive Committee In
Chicago, Nov. 20, is to be a double
barreled affair. 1t will be a business
meeting of the committee and a con
ference Of national leaders of the
Democratic party. VIM. j. Bryan
will be in Chicago at that time, and
several Senators from the West, on
their way 90 Washington, will spend
n couple of days in the city, and will
meet Eastern Democrats who will be
there. Il is expected that an address
To the Democrats Of the country will
be issued after the party Leaders
have held a conference. The char
ncter " this address will depend
upon ,be results ofiacssversl State
0..C...-s TX. Tg.st2.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

GEN. WHEELER will return to the
United States and resume his seat in
Congress. The governorship of a
Filipino hamlet was not the kind of
warfare he was looking for when he
entered service in the Philippines
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

ANOTHER cotton mill will be built
in Forsyth, Ga. When in operation
Forsyth will manufacture 1900 bales
OF cotton more than are now mark ct
ed there.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

FOUR desperate conflicts escaped
from the main prison in Nashville
Thursday night. Warden Hartford
has offered "A reward of $50 each for
the capture of the fugitives. Every
effort will be made to recover them
The escape was effected with great
ingenuity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

REPORTS from the different dis
tricts Of Giles county show that a
greater acreage of wheat has been
sown in that county this fall than
for many years past.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

THE coal car famine in East Ten
nessee continues, and the price Of
coal in Knoxville has advanced 80
cents a ton and in the smaller towns
rs cents ton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

THE British government h Is denied
the application of the United States
to send four officers to watch the
Transvaal war, owing to the prece-
dent which permits only one repre-
sentative from each recognized
power.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Two Reports Received by county Chair
man Iooney.

Two uf the county officers namely,
the Clerk and Master and the Register
have made thcirreports 90 County Chair
man F. ID. Looney for October. The re-
ports are a. follows:
Clerk Is Master Akin AMOUNT of fees
coAected. slg9. 80. salaries of Office, s2U0
deficit. - cents.
County Register Lattg Amount Offices
cuhectai. ~-1I1U. SALARY 90 Office. SsI 80
LlI-rer, SlBI3l.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

COTTON went up an eighth of cent
at Southern ports Saturday. That it
will bring cents at initial markets
within month is not improbable.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

THE Northeastern Railroad, a
Georgia line forty miles long, run
ming between Lulu and Athens, for
some years the property of the State
of Georgia, has been sold to the
Southern Railway. Since the road
has been operated by the State it
has been put in good condition from
its earnings, and was considered to
be worth more than the price paid
for it by the Southern. Some time
ago the Southern made bid for the
the road, accompanying it with a
bluff that if it should not be accept
ed the Southern would parallel the
road. The State did not accept the
Southern's bid, but put the road up
at auction, and it was bought in by
the Southern at fair price.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

THE shipment of Tennessee phos-
phate rock from the port of Pensa-
cola for the week ending the 2S h
ult. aggregated 8 2S3 tons.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

THE report Of Gen. Wood, Gov
ernor of the department of Santiago,
gives an interesting account of the
good effect of the active and scien-
tIfic sanitary work in the city of San
tiago in the abatement of yellow
fever, smallpox and other infec-
tious diseases. The people within
the sphere of Gen. Woods admins
tration are friendly and orderly.
Gen. Wood recommends a large re
duction in the number of American
troops in the department.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

THE State courts have decided
that the whipping of refractory pris-
oners in Tennessee iails and work
houses Is illegal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
GIVEN THEIR FREEDOM.
Richards and Harms released Saturday
at Mt. Pleasant.
From Mondays DAILY HERALD

From Mondays DAILY HERALD
Charley Richards and the Harris man,
who killed w. II. Canada at Mt Pleas
amt Friday night, were released Saturday
evening, after being tried by magis-
trate.
The coroner's jury which was impan-
neled to investigate the case, could find
no proof to show that the killing was
done with murderous intent, and the
men who did the killing swearing that it
was done in seIf-defense, a verdict was
rendered accordingly.
Richards, who formerly lived in Co
lumbia, came to this place Saturday
night.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
NEWS AND COMMENT.

GUATEMALA is on the brink of
another revolution. 1t has been
quiet 70" several weeks.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
SUIT FOR $1,000

Entered Ia Circuit Court Against Tcnnes
see Phosphate Co.
NJ. J. Orr has entered suit in the Cir
cult Court at this place against the Ten
nessee Phosphate Co, claiming damages
To the amount - $1,000 The dpclara-
tion in the case has not yet been filed,
but it is understood that the damages
are claimed on the ground that com
ulainant's property was damaged 10y the
phosphate company.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

A CAREFUL estimate places Brit
ish losses in the fight near Ladysmith
at a little more than 2OO).
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Residence cf Lewis Hutchinson Go I5tF-
District Burned.

Distftct Burned.
The residence OF Lewis Hutchinson. in
the lgh distErt, was burned t1 ths
ground Monday. All o- ile contents
of tia house. except frF H-l5e..s of
furniture. were consumed. Tha tuaI
Joss ui.I aWruu. ss.raa. llud-.l r.f
lars So iu-I.lr.. atlrri.I ar r..
.rF4f--!
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10
BIG PHOSPHATE DEAL.
II. r. Alexander sells eCG Acres for
~sS.OOu.

Mr.. n. W. Alexander has closed doa.
with the American Phosphate Company,
whereby he transfers 90 them .ii acres
rf phosphate land iu the Mt. Pleasant
u.i.Ihr-Eu.l Tor s3-.uUH. or at the rate
If about -ilG U.r acre. The tract B.
known as -ha u.l FE.t atsir. u.s.-. AID
contains rieI d., -.,- IEgs -at rex.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-11-10

Capt. j. n. Russell conducted the
services of the Second q. P. Church at
the Public School building Sunday
morning.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-04-14
RICRLANDS.

The entertainment given by the
Elecution class assisted by the vocal
pupils of o. d. College recently
was quite a success. 1t was said by
every one present to have been the
best EN- ertainment ever given at the
college. The pieces were all good
out will not make special mention
of any.
Mrs. II j. Kendrick and Master
Even, returned Saturday from a
visit to relatives in Arkansas.
Mr.. anil Mrs. j. b. Crabtree spent
Sunday at Mrs. Geo. Baily's.
Rev. Webb preached q fine sermon
to a large congregation on Sunday
at IL q. M.
Mr.. Henry Lichenstein is now on
trip to Baltimore.
Mrs. w. b. Spratt and Miss Perry
spent last Saturday with Miss Matte
Peery at Cedar Bluff.
Mr.. John Hix was in town a few
days last week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. j. b. Catron attend
ed the wedding of Mr.. Oatron's sis.
ter on last Wednesday.
Misses Ida Bailey, Effie Williams
Earl Banner. May and Lula Jessee
pupils of Old Dominion College
spent last Friday night and Satur
day with Miss Lena Brown.
We noticed Messrs. e. III. Witter
and Stuart Watkins from GIundy il
our town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. III. Ratliff went Il
Maxwell Saturday to visit relatives
returning Monday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-04-14

Mr.. VIM. Young, Of Maxwell, was
in the Sinks Sunday.
w. p. Payne is on an extended
trip to Welch this week.
B. p. and Jay Payne were yisiug
at Cedar Bluff Sunday.
There have been several candi.
dates through this vicinity the past
week looking for stray voters.
S. II. Lambert is erecting new
residence on his farm that he recent.
ly purchased of Joseph, of RicblanJs
$. l. Richie and son, of Akron,
o, were the guests of w. p. Payne
last week. Mr.. Richie was looking
after his land interest in Mcdowell
and Tazewell counties.
Miss EMS Payne has had the grip
this week, but is improving at this
writing.
Miss Amanda Payne has been Wis
iting her brother, w. s. Payne on
Indian Greek Saturday.
G.. Z. Beavers made a flying trip
to Cedar Bluff Monday, returning
the same day.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-04-14
NO.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

MIR .. +. Hopkins was in the
city Monday. His health has
greatly improved recently,
WANTED-1OO bushels ofgood wheat
VIII pay cash or goods.
BUsToN a Sons.
Rev. j. s French attended the
Joint educational conference, of
hadford and Tazewell districts.
which met in Bluetield on Tues
day.
We should like for every one who buys
cakes to try some OF our new stock inst
from the bakery. Buston & Sons.
Attorney NJ. Il. Browning. of
Pocahontas, has been attending
court this week. Mr.. Browning is
just recovering from u protracte,
spell OF sickness, which has told
upon him, hat.
Hyou are not entirely satisfied with
the Hover you are using try barrel of
Obelisk.
BusToN SONS, Agss
MIR. II. G. Williamson, OF
Wholesale grocery and commi!
house OF Walters Il Williamson .sss(
Graham, was in town on Wednes-
day. Mr.. Williamson was trying
to buy baled hay, bat we under.
stand failed to find any.
MIR. II. II. Steele, Esq, of Thomp
son Valley, one of our very best
citizens, called to see us on We'd
nesday. Mr.. Steele says we are
going to leap right out of winter
into summer-no spring. 1t looks
that way.
Buston ~ Sons have for sale the
famous Yellow Danver onion sets.
MIR. II. S. Gillespie, of Pocahon.
ta', spent several days this week
with his wife who has been at her
fathers during her mothers ab.
sence in Richmond. The latest in
formation from Mrs. Crockett Is
that she is doing we'll and hopes
to come home soon.