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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-09-28
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MAURY COUNTY FAIR.
Arrangements are About Completed
for the Biggest Fair Maury has
Had Lately

Arrangements have been perfected
with the N, G. & st. L. and N. d F..
railroads for special trains at reduced
fares to the Maury County Fair.
The railroads are encouraging the
management, and the prospect Is that
Columbia will have the biggest crowd
seen here in recent years on a similar
occasion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-09-28
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-09-28
We Are the People

when you need hay,
corn. bran, field seed, turnip seed or
sweet country hams.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
CHAPTER VI.

Then, with this last thought, n burn
Ing sense Of shame filled the young Of
hcer's soul, The face Of his old COM
mander suddenly rose wildly before
him. He saw his earnest gaze; heard
the warning words III Lieutenant Ro-
land has not returned by eight o'clock
this evening, shall believe that ne Is
either dead or dishonored," And at
the same moment William felt that he
coulc not stand in his presence with n
lle or an evasion on his lips; that he
must tell him the truth; and with this
thought the struggle was over.
He released himself 30 hastily, 80
abruptly, that the young girl almost
tottered back, His lips quivered, but
his voice was as firm as when he made
the fateful promise,
II cannot be n dlshonored man, Flor
ence, not even for the prize OF your
hand. II you fear Edward more than
you love me-if you have not the cour-
age TO defend this love against him
why, must lose you. will not break
my word OF honor"
Florence had shrunk back, Her dark
eyes rested with ook OF mingled sur
prise and anger upon the man, whose
rigid sense Of duty she could not un-
derstand. But ere she could frame an
answer, tho door again opened, and a
stranger appeared on the threshold, 1t
was n young man In uniform, who
paused n moment, scanning the pair
with hurried glance then courteously
approached the lady,
Pardon this intrusion, Miss Harri-
son. Allow me to request brief pr-
vate interview with this gentleman.
have some important news for him."
Florence recognized Captain Wilson,
Edwards friend, whom she had seen
several times, She knew only too well
what had brought him to Springfield
that day, but this sudden entrance
into her drawing-room aroused the
utmost astonishment. For the moment
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snatched the revolver. A cry Of in
dignatlon escaped the young mans
lips. The next instant he had
wrenched himself free, but 1t was too
late. He stood defenseless.
Florence, what have you done?" he
cried in a tone Of sharp reproach.
Saved you!" she passlonately ex-
claimed, "They would have killed
you here before my eyes"
Calm yourself, Miss Harrison"
said the captain, gravely. "Lieuten-
ant Roland will not be so mad as to
offer resistance now. Once more, sir
yield! Spare us useless bloodshed. 1t
is no disgrace to soldier II he sub
mits to the inevitable, and l give you
my word that you have no dishonor-
ing treatment to fear as a prisoner Of
the Confederacy you will be treated in
an honorable manner.
William bent his eyes gloomily on
the floor. He perceived the truth Of
the words. Longer resistance would
have been madness and, at the ut
most, brought only degrading treat
ment upon him. After a brief, I'M
comfortable pause, he turned to the
officer.
II am in your power. Dispose of
me-"
II will send news Of your arrest to
the city. Meanwhile, remain here;
and, II you give me your word Of
honor to make no attempt to fly"
mo! yield to force, but to that
alone"
Then I cannot leave you in Miss
Harrison's society, but must provide
more secure prison"
(which you will doubtless find in
Springfield" said william with an
outburst of resentment. II was pre-
pared for everything when I risked
the ride here, except treachery in
the house in which | was called son."
"You are right, Mr.. Roland" The
captain raised his voice so loud that
person on the other side of the clos
ed door could not fail to hear it. But
do not address your reproaches to me.
l did what was forced to do. do
not believe in treachery, and regret
that you have fallen victim to It,"
my words do not apply to you. /
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
AMERICAN WITH BoERS.

Duncan N. Hood, an American SOL
dler and graduate of West Point, Is
serving as a commissioned officer in
the Boer army, Hood is son Of the
famous Gen. Hood. He attended Riv-
ervlew Military Academy, where he
was prepared for West Point.
Duncan was adopted by John Morris
of New Jersey, who educated him.
After graduation Hood travelled
through South America, Central Amer
lea and Mexico. Then he resigned his
position as second lieutenant and took
up the study Of mining engineering in
Columbia College. When the war be-
tween the United States and Spain
broke out he promptly dropped studies
and speculation and went at once to
his native state, Louisiana, He was
the first to suggest to President Nc
Kinley the idea Of immune regiments
for service in Cuba and was called to
Washington to discuss the idea. The
result was that Mr.. Hood was COM
mlssioned as colonel Of one Of the regi-
ments. 1t happened that this regl-
ment saw no active service in Cuba.
Last July, after being mustered out,
Col. Hood returned to New York and
resumed his studies. The fact that he
had not seen actual fighting left him
restless to know what battle meant.
Then came the trouble in South Af-
rica, and the young soldier, again
dropping his books and putting aside
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
THE RICHEST SCHOOL GIRL.
A Kentucky Maiden'a Fortune Estimated
At More Than 10000, 900.

~ More Than 100000 900.
There is a school girl In Louisville"
said Kentucky man OF political prom
inence, pretty we'll along In her teens
who Ia one of the richest persons or
her age In the United States, and there
Is a gold mine romance goes with her
fortune, Her grandfather was John u.
Williams, born in Somerset, KY, who,
as young lawyer, went to San Fran
cisco, There In the course OF his prac-
tice he undertook to float n gold mine
in Nevada, and he earned fee OF ST.
800 for his labor, However, the mine
didn't pan out right and the company
went to pieces without paying Mr., VIII
llams his feel may say that he was
then or afterward Encouragement OF
the state-and II was agreed that he
should foreclose on the mine and buy
1t In for his fee, This he did, and o
couple Of years or 80 later, n repre-
sentative Of the Flood, Mackey "
0'Brien interests, Just then coming into
prominence, came into his office one
day and offered him $4,000 for his
mine, which adjoined their big Nevada
property. He declined TO sell, although
nearly paralyzed by the proposition
and the figures were rapidly advanced
to 100000, which Mr.. Williams also
declined because he was sure now that
he had good thing, though he had not
suspected II before, but he agreed to
put the mine In with the other interest
and take his share Of the profits, On
this basis the +, M, q OBJ people took
over the mine that had cost Williams
Sl,500 and he began to get dividends.
Not great while afterward a repre-
sentative Of the majority holders told
Mr.. Williams that somebody was bear
Ing the stock In the market and he did
not know what the result would be,
but II he wanted to sell out he could
do so. Mr.. Williams was willing to
sell II he could get his price, and after
several days dickering he sold his In
terest, receiving for II check for 49,
100000, the largest check, by the way,
ever drawn by anyone on the Pacific
coast. After that Mr.. williams was on
Easy street, but money does not pro-
long life indefinitely and in time he
died, leaving married sons and daugh-
ters who did not long survive him. The
young girl speak of is the daughter
Of one of Mr. Williams daughters, and
she is now the sole heir of the property
Of her grandfather which, am rell-
ably informed, has increased in value
until 1t is worth somewhere between
S10,OO0,OOO and S12,OOO,O ,OOO."
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she lacked the least comprehension of

she lacked the least comprehension Of
the situation.
But William understood It better.
He saw the Confederate uniform, and
with 1t the danger menacing him, and
slowly thrusting his hand into the
breast-pocket Of his coat, where he
carried his pistol, he replied with cold
formality:
II shall be at your service, sir, as
soon as my conversation with Miss
Harrison Is over. We have some inl-
portant matters to discuss, SO l
beg"
Glance and tone plainly requested
the captain to retire, But instead Of
doing So he advanced close to the
young officer, saying in low tone:
II wish to spare the lady, and hope
you will aid me--Lieutenant William
Roland"
William started. He perceived that
he was betrayed, and did not doubt a
moment the author Of the treachery.
TO deny his identity was impossible.
Only prompt action could be of SER
vice now. If he succeeded in reach
ing his horse, which was fastened n
few hundred PAGES from the house,
escape might yet be possible. Has
tily retreating few steps, at the
same time drawing his revolver, he
said in loud, sharp tone;
well, what do you want with Lieu
tenant Roland?"
Florence uttered q cry Of terror.
She, too, now suddenly realized the
full extent of the peril but the cap
tain remained unmoved, though the
pistol was aimed at him.
"Yield, Mr.. Roland" he said, quiet
ly. Resistance would be vain. You
will not find your horse where you
left him; all the exits from the house
are guarded; and the servants have
orders TO prevent your departure by
force. Convince yourself that fight
has become an impossibility."
He pointed toward the terrace and
Williams eyes followed the gesture
He really did see several figures
whose faces were unfamiliar to him,
and who certainly would not fail to
carry out the orders which they had
received.
! Tho preparations had evidently been
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made with the greatest caution. Ed
wards revenge was swift and sure,
IL do not know you, SIR" said the
young officer slowly without lower
Ing his weapon or averting his eyes
from his enemy. "You, on the con-
trary, seem to be very we'll informed
concerning my personality In that
case, you probably are also aware
that | am In the house OF my future
father-in-law, and came solely to see
my betrothed bride. BY what right
do you attack me?"
Wilson shrugged his shoulders,
"By the same right which you would
exercise II an officer Of the hostile
army should fall into your hands in
disguise, am a soldier and must
discharge my duty; 1t Is notplsy busl-
ness to inquire the motive that
brought you here, VIII you surren-
der?"
80 long as | carry weapon, mol
However the struggle may end, the
first man who touches me l will shoot
down."
"Then you will force me to extreme
measures, The consequences must be
on your head"
The captain turned toward the ter
race, with the intention Of summon
Ing tho men who were waiting there,
when Florence, who had stood trem-
bling and deadly pale, anticipated
him. She rushed past him to Roland,
threw herself on his breast, and cling
Ing to him frantlcally exclaimed;
"You must not, Williaml There
are ten to one! You will be conquer
cd In the struggle! They will kill
youw
LET me go. Florence! Let me 90,
l say!"
William was vainly striving to re-
lease himself when Captain Wilson,
taking advantage of the favorable mo-
ment in which his enemy was defense
less in the arms that clasped him 80
closely, with rapid movement
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
THE MEMORY OF FISH.
Sometimes Keeps Them from Biting =
Second Tlmc.

Second Time.
Fisherman believe that a fish al
most caught first time does not easily
let itself be caught second time, that
he remembers the pain he suffered, and
that he even lets his companions know
his cruel experience. This is easily
accounted for by their memory and
M. Semon gives an incident charac-
teristlc Of the subject which shows
that certain fish have their memory
seconded by particular gift Of OBJ
servation. He had seen around a ship
in which he was sailing a number of
those curious fish called echineis re-
mora, one of the peculiarlties of which
Is that on the top Of the head they
have kind of hook, which permits
them to attach themselves to a vessel
or to the belly Of fish larger than
themselves. M. Semon wished to pro-
cure some specimens and threw into
the water a hook baited with a piece
Of crab. A first remora was soon
taken, but the others, having evidently
seen the capture, allowed the line to
be thrown into the water many times
without even touching it. They re-
mained attached to the vessel, regard
ing with an Indifferent eyN the most
succulent bits that could be offered
them. M. Semon renewed the expert
ment, and in no case could he capture
two remoras belonging to the same
band These fish have evidently pow
ers of observation and well-developed
memory.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

know ths tTHitor-and now / will ash
only q moment longer"
lie went TO his hAnoo and bent over
her, but just at that moment side
door was hastily flung open and
Ralph rushed In.
Miss Florence. master Ia asklng for
you, He has suddenly grown worse
We are afraid the end Ia near"
Florence had hitherto found II diff
lcult 10 sustain herself. This last
blow threatened TO crush her. She
tottered and would have fallen had
not William olasped her In his arms
81 cannot go!" she murmured, dcs'
palringly. mot at this momentl VIII
liaml What will become of you:"
Lieutenant Roland 10 my prisoner
and under my protection" said Will
son, with marked emphasis. "Havo no
anxiety for him. will answer for
his safety 80 long as he remains In
Springfield"
go TO your father" said William,
pushing the trembling girl with gen.
tlO violence toward the door, "You
hsar? No harm will befall me, and
your place Is there. Courage, my poor
Florencel cannot be with you In
this trying hour. but, at least, you
know that l am near So be reso-
lutte"
He gave her to Ralph, who drew
the half-senseless girl away with him,
and then went back TO the captain.
III you wish to go to the sick
roOm," said the latter, In a low tone,
II will not prevent you"
William made n gesture of refusal.
mo. After what has passed be-
tween me and the sick man, my pres
ence could not help exerting bad In
huence upon him. He has no susplc-
ion that l am here; let him remain
ignorant Of 1t. I thank you for your
consideration, sir. Let us gol"
The servants, at the captains Or
der, had left their nosts at the doors,
but stood whispering together with
troubled faces, Ralph had betrayed
that the officer under arrest was Miss
Florence's lover. And 1t had happen
ed in her own house! True, the mas
ter Of the house had had no share in
IT, they all knew now that he was
dying.
Edward Harrison, pacing up and
down the drawlng-room alone, with o
cloud upon his brow, knew 1t also.
The end so long expected was coming
more quickly than had been supposed.
The physician had given the sick man
days, and now, at the utmost, there
were only hours. Yet Edward had
not courage to enter the apartment
where Florence was, and had Ralph
bring him reports, which constantly
grew more alarming.
Then Captain Wilson entered, but
the cordlality with which he usually
treated young Harrison had given
place to cold formality; he bowed as
If he were saluting stranger.
II wished to inform you that am
going to the city to report the cap
ture," he said, distantly. "An escort
will be sent for the prisoner; until
then he must remain at Springfield"
Edward did not appear to notice the
icy coldness in the tone and manner
of his former friend, and answered
quietly, as If the point in question
were matter of the utmost indiffer-
ence:
Have no anxiety. I'll see that the
spy doesn't escape u.s."
II am positive that Lieutenant Ro-
land is not spy" replied Wilson,
with marked emphasis. What brought
him here is perfectly apparent, and
l shall make my opinion as emphatic
as possible at the court-martial.
Ito be continued.)
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Dlslleveled.

From Judge: Beth was deeply in
terested in weeping willow that her
father had planted the night before on
the lawn. Come, mamma, hurry!"
she called, as she looked from the sit
ting room window, "and see this cum
ming little tree with its hair all down."
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Somewhat Different.

The Nadia man who has too many
wives is a bigamist, isn't he? The
Bachelor-Not necessarily. A blgamist
is a man who has two or more wives
Chicago News.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

Bodily labor alleviates the pains Of
the mind; and hence arises the happi-
hess Of the poor.-La Rochefoucauld.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Definition of BrIc-n- Brac

Definition of BrIc-a- -Brac.
Little Dick-Uncle Richard, what is
bric-a-brac? Uncle Richard-Bric-a-
brac is anything you knock over and
break when you are feeling for
matches in the dark.-Puck.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

DUNCAN N. HOOD.
his ambition in civil life, left for South
Africa just before war began. His
services were eagerly accepted by the
Beers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-04
Replies OF the Powers Will be Held
Several Days.

Washington, Sept. 4--(Spl.)-Commu-
nication has again been established
between Pekin and Washington. Min
lister Conger was heard from last night
in n message dated August 80, showing
that it took only four days to forward
it. Officials of the State department
say that courier service has been
established which will probably be
kept until the telegraph line to Pelkin
can be guarded. Mr. Conger's message
does not show any material change in
conditions in the Chinese capital, but
it will not be made public at least
until after 1t Is presented at the cab
met meeting today. Acting Secretary
duties of that department and reit-
Grated Mr.. Adec's statement made
last week that the reply of the powers
to the Russian proposition would not
he made public until after all had
been received. These replies are re-
garded as the answers of the powers
to a proposition made by Russia and
not to the counter proposition made
by the United States in answer to Rus
sia's proposal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-04
CONFERENCE
OF Anti.Imperialists TO be Held al
Columbus.

DR.. Davis, the secretary of the Non
Partisan conference TO be held at the
Great Southern hotel in Columbus,
Ohio, September 9TH, says that much
interest is being manifested in the
conference and the outdoor meeting
to be held on the Capitol grounds in
the evening following the conference.
Mayor Jones, of Toledo, and Gen.
John Beatty, of Columbus, are to be
the principal speakers at the meeting.
DR.. Davis further reports that he is
receiving many letters from promi.
nent Republicans of the State who are
opposed to the Impe rial policy of the
present administration, informing him
that they will be present at the Non
Partisan Anti-Tmperialist conference,
September 9th.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-04
STRAW RIDERS
Are Too Much For
Minister WI.
Could Not Bear Idea Of a Cooling
Match.

Cape May, n. V, Sept. 4,-(Spl)-
Minister Wa Ting Fang disapproves
of American straw rides. The Chinese
envoy was a guest at one of these func-
tions last Saturday evening, with his
nephew, Fung Choa Chee. Four horses
dccSed with sleigh bells and plumes
pulled hay cart half filled with straw
Minister Wu was given the place AS
guest of honor at the head Of the load
A dozen young damsels and their es-
corts made up the party, Everything
anese lantern, Minister Wu saw the
arm of one Of the young fellows steal
around his girls waist. In China this
would have been n most shocking
breach of the peace, so the Minister
watched the young lady to see If she
would resent the action. Instead he
noticed that she found the hand of the
fellow under the straw and held It,
The 'coolng" became more emphatic
than Mr.. Wu had been brought up to,
so he pulled his nephew to the end OF
the wagon and allshtcd, with the re-
mark. 1--WE need exercise and viii walk
home" He nodded to the astonished
people, and politely saying good night,
started in tie direction of his hotel.
Minister Wu will say nothing about the
alfaii, hut remarked that the women
of China do not go on straw rides.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-04

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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-04
LIVED
After 1000 Volts Of Electricity Passed
ThrOuqh His Body,

Lynn, Mass, Sept. 4.--(Spl)-Wm.
Howe, young man of % or 26 years,
employed In the Central Electrical
works, who received a shock of 1000
volts of electricity while at work last
Saturday afternoon, is not only alive,
but has returned TO work again. A
wire carrying 1000 volts of electricity,
which is used for motors, runs through
the room In which Howe works. Sat
urday afternoon his left hand came in
contact with the wire, and his right
hand held metal screw driver, com
pleted the circuit through his body.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-04
PLAG
Makes an Alarming
Spread at Glasgow.
Thirteen Doubtful Cases; 1903 Under
Suspicion.

Glasgow, Sept 4,--(Spl.) Tho. Blu
bonic plague here probably originated
last January in house adjoining that
OF which the first patient was taken.
At that time Mrs. Brnnigan died, She
lived alone and her body was not dis
covered until week later, 1t was
decomposcd ana party eaten by rats.
A Mrs, Edison was employed to clean
the house aud she became i'll and was
removed to the hospital where she is
now suffering from enteric fever. Mrs.
Brogan, an intimate friend of Mrs I'D.
son and Mrs Maloy and Mrs. Maloy's
husband died suddenly Al the wake
held over the body Of Mrs. Maloy. the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-04
RETURNED.
Chief of Police Harrison
Got Ho me Today.
Assumed Control Of Police Force at
Noon.

NOON.
Chief of Police III. ~. Harrison re-
turned to Akron, at II O'clock Tuesday
morning, after 10 days visit with
relatives and old friends at Sunbury,
Pa.
Al noon the Chief donhed his uniform
and assumed formal charge of the po-
lice force.
He stated that he had rested up suf-
ticiently to assume his duties, and from
now ON would be found daily at his
office in police headquarters on Mill
st.
Acting Chief John purkn will re
sumo the beat he held prior to assum-
ing the duties of chief pf police during
Harrison's absence.