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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
WHEN THE CIRCUIT RIDER
CAME.

In the backwoods OF Ohio, in the days
of long ago,
When religion was religion, not a
dressy fashion show,
When the spirit OF the Master fell as
flames of living fire,
And the people did the singing, not a
trained artistic choir,
There was scarcely seen ripple In life's
gently flowing tide,
No events 70 draw the people from their
daily toll aside.
Naught to set the pious spirit of the
pioneers aflame,
Save upon the rare occasions when the
circuit rider came.
He was usually mounted On the sorriest
of nags,
All his outfit for the journey packed in
leather saddlehags,
And he d travel with the Bible or the
hymn book in his hand,
Reading sacred word or singing of the
happy Promised Land.
How the tOiling wives would glory in
the dinners they would spread,
And how many q hapless chicken or q
turkey lost his head
BY the cleaning chopper welded by
the hand OF sturdy dame,
For 1t wasn't very often that the circuit
rider came.
All the settlement around us would be
ringing with the news,
That thered be meetin' SUNDAY, and
we'd "taller" up our shoes,
And WED brush our homespun dress
suits, pride of every country youth,
And we'd grease our hair with marrow
till 1t shone like golden youth,
And the frocks Of linsey-woolsey would
be donned by all the girls,
And with heated old fire pOkers they
would make their corkscrew curls /;
They were scarcely queens of fashion,
but were lovely just the same,
And they always looked their sweetest
when the circuit rider came.
AS preacher, holy Moses. how he'd
swing the living word,
How he'd draw the pious "brethren"
yet closer to the Lord,
And he'd raise the hair of sinners sit
ting on the back most seat
With his fiery, lurid pictures of the
everlasting heat!
We have sat in grand cathredals, tri-
umphs of the builders skill,
And in great palatial churches meath
the organs mellow thrill,
But they'd never rouse within US such
reverential flame
AS would burn in that old schoolhouse
when the circuit rider came.
Denver Post.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
The Cordial Woman.

There Ia hardly anything-in fact
| honestly believe there Is nothing
that can take the place of cordiality
In the home, so far as the pleasure
of guests Is concerned. Fittings and
furnishings may be elegant, the
carpets upon which you tread may
have cen designed aud woven by
the most skilled hands in all the
world, and the paintings that hang
on the walls be genuine old masters,
and yet II in the midst of all this
beauty and elegance you are not met
with a cordial smile and handclasp,
you are conscious of a something
lacking. And the voice must sound
cordiality. Words alone, no matter
how well chosen, are empty unless
there is true ring in the voice.
Therefore, cultivate a cordial voice
If you care to win "a little place in
the hearts of those you daily meet.
OF course, you know that there Is
such thing as a cordial bow. Some
times, as we hurry along the crowded
streets we meet the woman who I'M
derstands the knack OF the cordial
bow. We smile back at her, and are
glad that We have met her, even
though a crowd separated US from
her. There is 80 much in her bow.
1t says as plainly as words possibly
could: ut is such pleasure for me
to see you, even though it is just for
second" And the best part OF IL
all Is that she is sincere in the i'm
preston she wishes 10 convey, for be
1t said right here and now, the cor
dial woman Is the sincere woman.
The cordial woman is the kind
hearted woman, the woman who
likes to put people at their ease.
And one never finds cordially and
sarcasm coupled in the same woman.
If you are the mistress of home,
learn to be cordial. The men of
your household, your sons and your
daughters, and the stranger within
your gates" will love and admire
you for this charming trait. Home,
you know, is something more than
just four walls. A maker of verse
has written this that love to quote,
and which / hope you have found
true in your own domicile:
Home is the resort
O'love, joy, of peace and plenty; where
Supporting and supported, polished
friends
And dear relations mingle into bliss
Exchange.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
NERVE AvERTED A CALAMITY.
Daniel o'connell's Goodness in Time Of
Danger Saved Many Lives.

Daniel OConnells Coolness In Time oil
Danger Saved Many Lives.
From the Chicago Chronicle.
AS every one knows, Daniel
OConnell, the famous irish agltator,
was one OF the bravest of mOrtals.
He was, besides, possessed of great
GOODNESS when occasion required It's
exercise. An incident illustrative
OF this latter quality was recently
related by one who witnessed 1t. On
"a certain occasion a meeting had
been convened and large crowd
assembled In a'roo n OH the first II or
of building In small city in Ire
land.
OConnell was about to address
the people when a gentleman, tate
with fear, made lis way to II plat
form and Loarsely whispereo:
"Llberator, the floor Is giving way.
The beams that shore 1T up are
cracking and we shall all tail
through in a few minutes"
Keep silenti' said Connell;
then, raising his voice, he addl esseo
the assembly:
II ma tna5 the room Is TOO small
to contain the number who desire to
come in, 50 we must leave it and
hold the meeting outside the build
ing.
At this few rose and vent out, but
the majority retained their seats.
Then o C9nnell said:
II will tell you the truth; you are
IrisAmen, therefore brave men. The
floor is giving way and We must
leave this room at once. Ii there ia
panic and "a rush to the door we
shall all be precipitaed into the room
below, but If you obey my orders we
shall be saved. Let the twelve men
nearest the door go quietly out, then
the next twelve, anu go on until all
have gone. [ shall be the last to
leave"
His instructions were obeyed to
the letter ana he waited, patient and
calm, till all had gone out IN safety.
Then he walked quietly across the
sunderihg, cracking floor, reaching
the door just as the shattered beams
gave way. And thus by the force of
his strong will a terrible accident
was averted.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
"AdS" as Solicitors.

Among the institutions which do
not as a rule know the value of sys
tematic, extensive and persistent
newspaper advertising are insurance
companies. banking houses and
some other financial concerns. NJ my
life insurance companies send out
their agents to persuade people TO
take out policies, but neglect news
paper advertising, which would
reach thousands who are never APP
preached by solicitor. Some time
an ente rprlsing company will make
the fullest use of the newspaper
columns and demonstrate the ec0no-
my of the process.-Philadelphia
Record.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
What's In a Name?

The lady reporter had been detail
ed TO procure the names of promi-
nent persons III attendance at per-
formance of grand opera.
Il beg you pardon, madam" she
said, approaching one of the occu
pants Of priv tte box, but will
you oblige me by giving me your
manner"
Mrs. Archibald 10 Neeza," re
piled the lady.
Pardon me- rejoined the re-
porter, I did not quite catch the last
name"
40 Neeze.'
May | ask how you spell it?"
"Certainly. J-o-n-e-s, 10 Neeze,"
haughtiIy answered the occupant of
the box, and the reporter retired to
he foyer to fln. herself.-New York
Evening World.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
An Important Question.

fering from coughs, colds, sore throat
or any throat or lung disease Gncluding
consumption), ask them il they have
ever used Otto's Cure. This famous
German remedy is having a large sale
here and is performing some wonderful
cures of throat and lung diseases. No
matter what other medicines have
failed to do, try Otto's Cure. Large
sizes 25c, and soc. Sold by Woodbridge Il
irvine, druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
ABSOLUTE FAIRNESS,

The contest is open to
Daily and Weekly subscribers
alike, and the conditions are
easy. 1t matters not whether
you are an old subscriber or
a new subscriber; whether you
are subscriber to the Daily
or Weekly HERALD; whether
you are in arrears or have
paid in advance. The simple,
single condition is this:
PAY A DOLLAR AND
GET THE HERALD AND
A GUESS.
If you are already paid in
advance, that dollar will pay
you that much further in ad-
vance, and that guess may
get you the Furniture.
If you are in arrears, that
dollar will pay that much of
the debt, and the guess may
give you a rich mans couch
to sleep upon.
If you are not a subscriber
it is time you were, and now
is the time to begin.
In the Pheton contest the
early guessers as rule came
closer to the mark than the
late guessers. So don't wait.
Guess now! Then, later on,
if you wish, pay another dol
lar and guess again.
The Furniture is New,
Stylish Handsome and Pretty,
and now on exhibition IN
Dobbins & Ewing's show
win dow.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
How Have the Mighty FaIlenl

Four years ago Webster Davis was
a rising statesman, Carl S,hurz was
a patriotic German-A merican and
Edward Atkinson was the greatest
ststistician alive. To-day the re-
publican party knows OF no three
more eonsummate degenerates.
They all supported Mckinley four
y ears ago.-Knexvill Sentinel.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
A MONSTER DEVIL FISH

Destroying its victim, is type of Con-
The power ofthis murderous
m alady is felt on organs and nerves and
muscles and brain. There's no health
till it's overcome. But Dir. Kings New
Life Pills are safe and certain cure.
Best in the world for Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels. Only % cents at
w. p. Woldridge's Drug Store. %
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
BEST FOR THE BOWELS.

No matter what ails you, headache to
a cancer, you will never get we'll until
your bowels are put right. Cascarets
help nature. cure you without a grippe
or pain, produce easy natural move
ments, costs you just 10 cents To start
getting your health back. Cascaret
Candy Carthartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has G. c. c.,
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
42S
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
A Veteran Editor Dead.

TULLABoMA, Aug. 25.-Tennison j.
Wilson, editor Of the Tullahoma Guar
dian, died at his home at Tullahoma to-
night, aged 10 years. Mr.. Wilson had
edited the Guardian for about twenty
wears, and was probably the Nestor Of
the Tennessee press.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
A FRIGHTtUL BLUNDER

will often cause horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. Bueklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on
earth. Only 25c box, Cure guaranteed.
Sold by w. P. Woodbridge, druggist.
ny
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
Average Wheat Yield.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 2S.-The clerks
in the office of the Commissioner of
Agriculture devoted yesterday to
the compilation Il the crop report
for August, which was not quite
completed. The most interesting
item Of the report will be figures
upon the average yield Of wheat, an
innovation. Ii Is unofficially stated
that the crop will average II bushels
to the acre, something below the
predictions OF harvest time. when
estimates ran as high IS bushels to
the acre.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
HANDSOME SET OF FURNITURE,

Of course it is handsome
and pretty, for the HERALD
does not give shoddy things.
But just how handson e and
pretty it is, you can judge for
yourself by taking peep at
it in Dobbins & Ewing's show
window, where it is en- exhi-
bition.
You may not really expect
to get it, when you guess;
but what of that when the
guess costs you nothing? The
lady who got the Pheton
didn't expect to get it; neither
did we expect her to get j..
We thought at the time that
she was a thousand votes too
high. 1t was mere guess.
And one person is just as apt
to guess right as another.
And that means
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
THE IDEAL AND THE REAL.

"Only lock of golden hair"
The lover sighed, "Perchance tonight
1t formeth on her pillow fair
a halo bright
"0nly lock of golden hair"
The maiden, smiling sweetIy, said,
rs she laid it over the back of a chair
And went to bed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
ANOTHER
GUESSING
CONTEST.
THIS TIME IT is A SET OF
FURNITURE
That the Herald Will Give MARX
the Word GIVE to one of its
Subscribers.

The total vote cast in Maury
county in 1896 for Governor,
was 6,637.
The total vote cast in 1903,
was 1888.
Quite a difference! But
there's just where the guess
ing comes in. If you could
figure it out it wouldn't be
guessing.
NOW THEN.--If you can
guess closer than anyone else
to the total number of votes
that will be cast in Maurv
county for Governor in 1900,
at the November election, the
HERALD COMPANY will GIVE
You a
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
PROSB, POETRY and FASHION,
FOR WODQEA.
Gods Choicest Gift.

"God thought to give the sweetest thing
In His almighty power
TO earth and deeply bordering
What II should be, one hour,
In foDdest joy and love of heart
Outweighing every other,
n moved the gates Of heaven apart
And gave to earth mother.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
Patent Granted.

Special to the HERALD:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i.-B. F. Me
Cav, of Colombia, has been granted a
patent on a gin saw cleaner.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31

So9 4sj ssias e s eSsssg
The colored American., 1900-05-26

No trueT reason can be given for the
degeneration OF any Tsce than thas Is
its efforts are Lot founded upon edu'
cation. Upon no b Sc bat that OF TOpu'
lar education can the Negro CT this
country hope to erect the euperstruc-
tion Of an enduring civilization. In &C
cord with thIs great principle, the pro.
gTessive and intelligent people OF this
country eugtt tO take pride 10 one OF
The colored American., 1900-05-26
TIE CoLoRFD AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. @.

executive officer is Mr.. Joseph d.
Mshopey, young man exceptionally
6tted by nature, education and ex'
peFience for The arduous duties that
Of his life to this work, and is Of course
gratified over the y pl sndid results that
have been achieved aid the glowing
promise held out by the future. That
Mr. Mshonry's efforts are highly ap
preciated is testified to by the many com
plimeniaTy sentimtnt expressed by
al who visit toe institut on, and by
strong lett@rs from former students
The colored American., 1900-05-26

our nLbIest institutions, AVerg College
Trade School, which was built upon
the banks of the "ciassic" Monongshela
at Allegheny City, Pa fully fifty years
ago. This institution is conceded TO
be the oldest cUlortd school Of lie kind
sity. and was designed by its founders
TO bring the benefits OF an education
and practical trade within the reach
of every colored boy end girl, and TO
give tie Iisn Negro a well rCurde q
equipment In the essentials of life
intellectually, prosperity, thrift, skill
and Christian character That tHd is
promoted in this institution by pTovi1'
ing yCupg men and women with an
education that is marketable, produc.
tive of elf atis f. ctioD, and that will
make them usetul and appreciated cIti'
zens. Every young man and woman
who complies vi b the conditions OF
admission Is welcome there and made
comfortable. The race demsDd- intel
bBtAbY SAtI SO'AI IA " u Nu-tl tOuS &c tC' :
ia the equsticn OF progress " ho cah be
uustt with the chip OF state when its
helm ID; ls, ss it must in the course OF
time, fall to new hands.
Ia this school The tuition is free in
all depaT tm eGts, and offers TO the Ne
gro youth The golden opportunity oi
his life. Avery Calege Trade School
SIN Allea heny G ty. ALE gheny county
PennsylVania, IN one of he mcst pict
uIesque regions of the KY tobe ate
Now that We have more convenient
access than formely to the avenues o
learning, tits OF the highest Importance
that We let NO opportunity escape that
is calculate 10 aid US in getting practi
cal knowledge. Learning will elevate
Us according 20 the wisdom that should
GO hand In hand with mental culture
and the use OF which The Individual
puts IL. Under favorable or unf4vor
able ci!cumstaDces it is to be sought
end mastered one man Is better than
another only in proportion le the
amount of cultivation the mind OF each
has received, and 1t is only the ignor
ant who can be kept down when the
immorta. God OF reason is unfettereC
A soul guided ny q we'll ordered braiE
The colored American., 1900-05-26

VINO are successfully making their wsu
oy reason OF bis painstaklrg drill ana
salufary discipline. He is modest sn1
finds his richest ward In the pSopa
consciousness of having done his whoI.
duty to God, 10 himself and to ali hn,
manity.
The colored American., 1900-05-26
DEATHS,

GRAY. Departed th life Monday. Ma .,
1870, at LIS, RICH AR ID Il. GRAY, tbs a..
of the late Hira m Gray of Georgetown .,
bis residence, 1906 S7th street
Funeral took place from 81. Augusttro,,
Church Wednesday. May %, at 2:SO o, m
The colored American., 1900-05-26
THE AVERY TRADE SCHOOL.

Progress of Race Built upon Enduring
Foundation by this Practical lnsti;u-
tion = Marketable Education the De-
mand of the Tim
The colored American., 1900-05-26

morals-t till at last It's p ssessoF stands
Amopg his fellows. noble and erect
Avery College stands ready 10 give
every boy aud girl 3 practical trade,
who wishes to acquire one. Here you
learn the W hole trade, not merely part
of one. The WorEmsn who leaves the
shove school is prepared TO compete in
the open field with the most experience
sd artisan. The trades taught here
are, carpentry, cabinet making, brick
laying, pla-t-Iing, painting and interior
decorations. tailoring fOE gentlemen
and ladies, millinery, dress making,
music and pianoforte-all have places
IN the currlcuiam. The instruction is
given IN such q manner as not only to
enable the student TO do his or her own
nome work, but the chief aim is to Inn.
part such thorough Knowledge of the
various callings 20 to supply a profes
sion for life, and to sffoId a con fort
able livelihood.
In all departments the most thor
ough and careful training is given,
with a view to securing the utmost pro
fcIency on the part of the student, as
we'll ss 10 demonstrate the high degree
Of efficiency of the faculty. The Eug'
ltsh branches ard mathe MATES are not
neglected, sc mind culture is necessary
TO give fi1ish 10 h4ad culture, and to
protect the workman in the matter o.
contracts, and ability to make correct
estimatee. Full and practical instruc'
tion in the English grade is given by
educated and competent teachers.
They are members of our own race and,
We are pr ud to say, equal TO the test
The text books used are the same as
those in use in the public school Of the
city Of Pittsburg and graduates are ad
muted to the city high school. The
course of instruction Is so broad and
PRACTICAL that the student cannot fail
70 find some occu patton for which his
taste and talents are espe cially fitted.
Tue time of the student Is about equal
ly divided between the class room and
he indu' trial department. The Eng
lIsh instruction which is carried on
throughout the entire course is com.
plete and comprehensive.
The school has a magnificent Library
cont aiming 800 volumes of choice and
we'll selected boOEs. This is a great
| AID to the work Of the de 9srtments aud
he Euplls have also the use OF The read
iDg room, which ia. well supplied with
he best foreign and domestic period
icsls relating to art, science aud liter
ature. II is the aim Of the trustees and
faculty To bring The facilities for I'm
prGvt meat, which are so liberaily pro
Vided, within the reach Of the largest
possible number, both sexes coming In
on equal footing, Free Students are
recommended to enter regularly one OF
the departments or courses, but the
same liberal opportunities are provided
for those taking special or elective
courses Regular attendar ce ard strict
attention to stHdIes and training under
taking sre required OF all students, and
ucDe are SLOWED to continue who dc
not m e good use Of the exceptions
opportunities offered.
The l8pid growth Of the institution
has rendered necessary the addition @,
a new annex or doimifoTy. which n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-12
NOTICE TO DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that Democrat
&c Primary Election viii be held in the
various districts of Ohio county on Sat
urday, May u. 1900, from II o'clock a. IN.
to o'clock p. m, in the city districts,
and from ! O'Clock p, m. TO o clock - m.
in the country districts Tor the selection
of candidates and delegates, as follows,
to-wit:
For the offices of Sheriff. Prosecuting
Attorney. Assessor for the City district,
Assessor for the Country district, County
Commissioners, School Commissioners.
Justices of the Peace, Constables, Dele
gates to the District Convention to APP
ton; DELEGATES to the State Convention;
Delegates TO the Congressional Conven-
ton, and Delegates TO the Ohio County
1t shall be the duty Of the Ohio County
Convention, which shall meet at time
and place to be hereafter named By the
Ohio County Democratic Executive Com
mittee, to nominate the following candt-
dates for office and appoint the following
delegates. viz:
county -Four members Of the House
OF Delegates; Senatorial conferees.
delegates to the Judicial for the
First Judicial Circuit, and members
OF the Ohio County Democratic Execu-
The primary election VIII be held at the
following voting places. to-wit:
Washington District-Eigtlan Engine
House; Hose House, Fulton. and 1875 Nc
Colloch street.
Madison District-Seventh Ward Hose
House.
CLAY Distribution. Jno. Pendleton' S
Law Office, Chapline street.
Union District-Police Court Room.
Center Distrlct-Hartman Hail. corner
Twenty third and Market streets.
Webster Dfstrict-No. Z503 Chapline st.
Ritchie Disirict-Eighth Ward House
House.
Liberty District-Valley Grove School
House: White School House, West Liber-
ty; Potomac.
Richiand District-Glenn's Run School
House: Brick School House
Triadelphia District - l. IN rwooc
School House: Elm Grove, Town Hall.
Triadeiphia. Green's Hotel; Cool Breeze
School House.
BY order of the Ohio County Democratic
Executive Committee.
JAMES b. TAEEY, Chairman.
JAS. w. EWING. Secretary. mafy