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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09
stood ON Ceremonx.

Excited Lady ION the beach,-Why
isn't something done for that ship In
distress?~ Why don't some of YOU ,
Chief Coast Guard (hurrledlyl-W We
are doing NIL we can, madam. and have
sent the crew n line to come ashore.
Excited Lady Ito her companion,-
Good gracious. Matilda. Just fancy. the
silly fellows were actually waiting for
a formal Observation-Disclosures Times.
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IdentIfxinx the CHAR.

II don't recall seeing you at college.
guess you must be before my time"
Possibly. possibly. Who was at the
head Of the faculty when you were
thereT'
"Um-let me see. ! don't just recall,
his name. but ! was there the year
links played half back on the football
team and kicked goal twice from the
field IN the last half Of
"Oh. sure: Of course! That was the
year our center rush carried most of
the opposing team on his back for a
gain OF 30 yards. Yes. indeed. won
der who was president then. don't
seem to be able to remember minor de-
tails Of college life myself.
Post.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09
HnhitunI with Him.

Mrs. Church-Your name Is not spell
ed right on this list.
Mrs. Gotham-What's the matter with
1t?
why. Lille is spelled with only one
u"
"Oh. well. my husband wrote that
It's nothing new for him to forget one
of my letters. Yonkers Statesman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09
stabbed HerIn the Week.

MADAM" complained the man be-
hind the hat. Il can't see the stage. II
you'd kindly remove
"Oh." snapped the lady, II guess
you're seeing your moneys worth"
You're right" he replied. Il only
paid Sl.50. hut here can see the price
tag Of your hat. and it's marked $3.9S."
- phiiadsluhia Press.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09
NEVADA.

Reno New, Nov. 7.-Bfyan's ma iority in
the state Of Nevada will De considerably
Increased over Tuesday nights figures.
When the state returns are ali in his ma
jcritv will not fall far short of 100.
while Newlands (dem.) for congress, will
carry the state by not far from 2OOO. The
democrats elected r. D. Jackson stat,
senator from Washoe county Senator
ship In Humboldt county still in doubt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09
CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco. Nov. 1t will be sew
eral days before the complete results in
California will be known. Enough of the
vote is in, however, to show that McKin-
ley's plurality will be at least 20, 900 and
that all seven republican congressman
have been elected. The only doubtful ais
tricts Is the second, where Sproul (demD
may heat Woods out, though the latter
has a small lead so far.
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The Final Trial.

Corinne- Beulab is so plain that
can't understand where she got the
name of The Supreme.
Miriam-Since no youpg man goes to
her until thrown over bSthe rest of the
girls. we call her the court of last re-
sort.-Denver News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09

The editor Of The Lone Jack Recorder
threatens to pull our nose the first
time we strike his town. We shall
show up there Sunday. and it's 5 to |
thattfb Recorder man makes break
for the hills. as usual.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09

=. +. Anthony, Ex,Postmaster OF
Promise City, Iowa, says: ~ bought
one bottle OF Mystic Cure, for Rhau.
matism, and two doses of IL did me
more good than any medicine I ever
took. Sold by A. b. Rains, Druggist.
columbia. oot5'8m.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09
OHIO.

Columbus, o., Nov. THE Ohio cleo
ton returns are still incomplete, but the
democrats concede about 80 900 and Inc
republicans claim about $4,000 for their
national and state tickets as compared
with 81, 10J for Mckinley in 1896 The only
dispute Is over the Third, Twelfth and
the republicans claim the election O:
Nevin in the Third and of Tompklns in
the Twelfth. which will make III repub-
leans and three democratic congress
men and one doubtful, The Ohio delega-
tion in the last congress stood i6 repub-
iicans to democrats. 80.
Columbus, O., Nov. 7.--Complete unof-
fetal returns give Lentz fdem) II over
Tompkins trep) in the twelfth congress
sional district. Owing to the close vote
the official count will be made THURSDAY.
YOUNGSTOWN O., Nov. THE result OF
the election at Niles. o., where President
Mckinley was born, was as follows: Nc
kinley, Loss; Bryan. ass. McKinley's
Cincinnati Nov 7.-Complete returns
from Hamilton county, including Cincin-
McKinleys plurality. l5.z05. In 1896 his
plurality was 1870.
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A LITTLE SURPRISE.

mirror of the Governor saloon and
poker room and then planked down
the money and walked out. He had
probably never shot anything before.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09

Some heroic critter flung q brickbat
through one Of the editorial windows
Of The Kicker Office Wednesday night
and got away before we could get to
the door and bring our gun to bear. If
he will call sos" other evening, Well
make 1t pleasant, for him.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09

she Wisdom of Experience.
MY son. before you study history
you must understand the philosophy OF
It."
How is that attainedT'
by practice. You must learn to dis
eliminate between lies of doubtful ORR
gin and those which everybody has
agreed TO accept"-Life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09

There are people In this town who
criticfse Us for riding our mule in
rnces and are seeking TO make It a
point against us With the postmaster
general II the r. g. is the sort Of
man to bounce us for winning a $50
race by three lengths. we are willing
to let this old postoffice 60 to smash.
NJ. QUAD.
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ARIZONA KlcKLETs.
Live Items of News From "a Very
Breezy Settlement.

copyright 1900. by C. b. Lewis.l
There is scheme before the CON-
mon council to condemn our private
editorial graveyard and then buy it In
for a public park. We will wager to
/ that we plant half the aldermen there
before the scheme is put through.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-09
PADGETT'S
MAJORITY.
It Will Be More Than
1000.
LATE RETURNS Do NOT ALTER
Wednesdays Figures Materially
Capt. Lipscomb Leads the Ticket
in Maury County.

Complete but only semi-official re-
turns of Tuesdays election in Maury
county show the following totals
For PREsIDENT-D Democratic electors
1928, Republican electors 2,492, Prohi
bition electors 81, Populist electors 49,
Bryan's plurality over Mckinley 1885,
Total vote for President 1854.
For GovERNoR-McMillin 1858,
Mccall, 1858, Mullins q, Cheeves Is.
McMillin's plurality over Mccall 1000.
Total vote for Governor, STAB.
For r. Il COMMIssIONER-Wi Williams
1920, Gate 1881. Williams plurality
800.
For STATE SENAToR-Erwin 1898,
Averitt 2.285. Erwin's plurality l,043
For FLoATER-Romine 3,269, Hale
1892 Romine's plurality DAT.
For REPRESENTATIVE b.
465, Nelson 1921, Brooks 2,308, Derry
berry 2,2S2.
For { oNGREss.--Fussell 2,913, Pad
gett 2,727. Fussell's majority 1856.
From the above it will be seen that
both of the Democratic nominees for
Representatives defeated their Republic
can opponents by more than thou
sand votes. Captain A. A.
Lipscomb led the entire ticket, receiy
ing l07 more votes than Governor Nc
Millin.
Padgett's Majority.
Hon. L. P. Padgett, the Democratic
nominee for Congress, has defeated
Capt. j. H. Russell, independent, by a
safe majority. Complete returns from
over the district are not yet obtainable,
but enough has been received to indicate
of majority for Mr.. Padgett of some
thing over 1900.
Padgett will carry Giles, Lewis, Will
hanson, Dickson, Hickman and Law
renee, while Russell will carry Maury
and Wayne. A telegram received from
Chairman thurman, of the Wayne
County Republican Committee, states
that that county, will go Republican by
about 1000, and F'ussell's majority over
Padgett will be about the same.
Later returns do not materially al ter
Wednesdays figures on the majorities of
Padgett and Russell in this Congress
sionsl district. The majorltics as they
now stand are as follows:
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WASHINGTON.

Seattle. Wash, Nov Lit seems i'm.
possible to get any Definite figures on
governor. Returns are coming in slowly
Indications point to election of the re
Publican ticket with exception of f'rink
Tor governor, who is defeated by Rogers
and Cushman, congressman. defeated by
Ronald In King county much scratching
was done, resulting in splitting the tick.
ct between democrats and republicans.
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GILES COUNTY.
Padgett Carries County by 7o4-
Complete Returns.

Special to the Herald.
PULASKI, Nov. THE com plete re-
turns from Giles County are as follows:
Bryan 2, 799, Mckinley 17O5, McMilin,
2,7S2, Mccall 1,72O, Padgett 1888,
Russell 1,S34, Romine 2.9O3, Hale 597.
Padgett's majority over Russell is 7O4.
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SATTERFIELD g DODSON.

w. u. OAKES.
Manufacturer, Builder and Dealer
- In Carpenters Supplies Building Material
SASH Doors and Bnds Flooring,
and Door
ana all Kinds OF Porch hand f''e
prepared than
tract Tor building homes finish in soft or hard wod
and
Gable Ornaments and Store Fronts "' -"so'' "iNe "orA,
All of sold ,r;oos
where N ''~ "' p''es you pay else
brackets
anything line
.. oAkEs Office and Factory, N Main Columbia
- ul5y&dw
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PADGETT. RUSSELL.
THE NINTH DISTRICT,

Padgett's majority over Russell, 2,243
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Just Before Thanksgiving

Is God time to have look at our
line OF carriages, road wagons, sur
reys and the rest, for the bracinl
November air adds to the pleasures
ola drive. You cannot appreciate
the full value OF our stock until YOU
see II, and we trust we may have the
pleasure of visit from you.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-17
REFUSE TO Fill. CONTRACT.
Flynn and stanley give Up YesIer
Grading work

on August II Flynn a Stanley were
awarded the contract for repairing the
Yeslcr way slide an Improvement long
under consideration by the city officials
The contracted figure was unusually low
Yesterday the board 81 public works
received communication from Flynn A.
Stanley, notifying that body 81 their In
tention not to undertake the work.
In speaking Of the matter. Secretary
Ragiey. Of the hoard Of public works. said
This II an unusual occurrence and the
question now arises whether a bidder who
IS awarded a contract and then fails 20
fuihn II - not debarrsd from doing city
work for term az two years"
The case IL being looked up and IN the
meantime the work is again being adver-
lizard
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II Is my belief IT will take 100 years, or
two or three generations at least, 10 bring
about this result and TO bring the Chinese
people TO a status of what we call spirit
ual Christianity Yet thousands of these
people today are examples OF the work
done and compare favorabiy with the peo-
pie Of any country as regards Christian
development.
"As a people, the Chinese are without
moral sense. Their conscience is dormant.
The first duty the missionary has to per-
form is TO create a sense OF Judgment. and
? this work requires wisdom and patience.
Enough has already been accomplished.
however. to Justify the belief that the
religion Is only a matter OF time.
Trouble Caused by Powers.
ITO the present time we have had to
overcome not only the idolatory and SUI
persttions Of the Chinese. but the effect
OF violent inroads the part of the So
called Christian powers. We have preach
ed peace while the warships have thun-
dered shot and shell We have declared an
unseifsh mission in the name OF God
while Russia. Germany and England and
other powers contradict the teachings of
our missionaries by demanding port or
concession of territory on an insufficient
pretext.
France is the secular arm OF the church
OF Rome in China. After the demands OF
the French priests for damage done by
mobs have been satisfied by excessive pay
ments, IL still remains. as has been dem
onstrated In the practices of her diplo-
mats. for France to claim. as a nation,
some concession of territory as a balm for
her wounded honor. IL is no wonder, un-
der these conditions, that the people who
pay the bills and who are not the people
who compose the mobs. are filled with re-
sentiment Nor Is IL strange that such
people should not be able to distinguish
between the French church and the
churches OF other nations, and In some in
stances should visit upon the innocent the
wrath provoked by the priests of France.
In endeavoring to fix the blame for the
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probably be started within tho next two

probably be started within tho next two
weeks.
James ID. Hoge. jr.. president of the
First National bank, of Seattle. has been
elected treasurer of the committee. to sue
coed George NJ. Stewart. MIR. Hoge Is
now on his way 10 Alaska. but will re-
turn in time for the opening of the
campaign. His election as treasurer has
given general satisfaction TO the King
county Republican leaders.
Victory IL the watchword Of the Repub-
licau forces. 1t Is predicted by the lead
ers that Washington will give President
Mckinley majority Of between i5.O99
and 1900 votes In November. The state
ticket VIII. II Is believed, have as great
a majority II IS the weil-mntured opin-
Ion Of Republican leaders In King coun-
y and throughout the state, that no
Was begun under more favorable auspices
than the present.
MIR. schiyeIy's Record.
Chairman Schively. who was placed for
another term OF two years at the head
Of the state COMMITTEES. is widely known
for organization and for detail work was
thoroughly demonstrated In the campaign
% ISIS. and 4 was the unanimous wish
OF the candidates on the state ticket
nominated AZ Tacoma that his services
DC secured for the campaign OF 1890 In
an interview yesterday Chairman Schiye-
~ said:
The entire Republican electoral con.
gressional and state ticket Will be elected
in November BY a majority larger than
ever before given In the history 81 wash
instou. IL will be Al least double that
~ is21, and probably greater I would not
be surprised TO see Washington go Repub-
llcan BY N.Ao majority.
The chances ara all In our favor Flu
sion Is discFedited and discarded alike hy
FopAltats and Democrats. Ths voters %
these parties understand fully that fusion
Il hut means for the elevation % per-
petilai ofglce-seekers into places Of enaol-
umcnt. Fusion stands for no issue IN
which the people are concerned TIE
Democrats conccde this 10 b. true. the
Poquitsts willingly admit II. BY decjar-
tnE IN favor 81 a union convention Ia Sc
attic the leaders % she tao parties have
admitted that fusion II a failure and that
u has served It's purposes and is no long
er to be thought Of
But whether there is fusion ~ the
Democrats ana Popuitsts IN Washington
or not TIE result win Ne the sane for
me Republican votcrs % the state TODAY
0AtnnmNNr bF cunsiGcgahle majority
those ot iae Democrats and pupulist uar-
tee since the tnauElraton % preai-
0fnt Mckinley. a veritAhio landslide ~
fssion voters has set ia towards fhs Re
Eun.iean camp. Men Nho Ia 1855 ieft the
Republican fold 90 foin the Popullsy 81
NE Free silver Repuhiean ranks. have
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present troubles In China care should be
taken to discriminate between ecclesias-
teal propagandists and the true mission
airy. The Protestant missionary In China
pays for what he gets, treats the people
kindly, treats with confidence, and, In
fact. makes residence in China possible
for Europeans beyond the protection of
warshlps. He conducts schools of western
learning, treats the sick, and performs
surgical operations free OF charge reliev-
ing many thousands OF sufferers who are
not able TO employ other professional help
even IL IL was to be had.
There exists very harmonious relations
between Protestant missionaries in China.
Sectarian lines represent only the sources
OF support and the neid OF operation. The
task Is SO tremendous as 20 leave no room
for Jealousics or rivalry among those who
essay 10 take part In the great work.
work WIN Go ON.
AT the present time We are all dlsnr-
ganized In China SO far as our mission
work Is concerned. AT last reports our
missions IN Central China and the Foo
chow district were holding out, but We're
apprehcusiVe.
n don't believe the present trouble will
last long. 4 government that cannot sup
press revolt that. in the beginning. 5000
soldiers , should have put down cannot ammo,
powers. Yet It IS the scnerai opinion that
The empress dQwaGVr has been In Sympa-
thy with tho movement.
The future prospects Of mission work
ia China depend entirely upon the condl-
tons settled upoH by tho allied powers
u they in their settlement tuSist on even
the retention ~ tho present Profession TO
missionaries the work viii broaden out
and BECOME more extensive than before.
10. on the other hand the anti missionary
people succeed IN ertnSiug about a policy
that viii leave the missionaries defense
less, tho work wiii be retarded bat 70 VIII
80 forward even under any difficulties.
hut mark ~ this dprs result it VIII be
80 much the worse fef trade. Missionaries
are the planeers 81 commerce On the frst
place. ana IN the second. the Chinese viii
argue that the abandonment n protection
20 Christianity as religion viii demon
strate what 2hey have always claimed
that foreigners were ga CANA Tor what
thay could make oHi 81 Il rather than Tor
what good they could 10, and wiH here
after seek 60 maintain ~ force 'ae inter
course heretofore introduced undpx some
show ef heneV0lcrce-
This condition cannot f8n 20 provoke
resent aent a. we'll as 90 ath 60 their sas-
picions "a 60 the motives u foreigners IN
China
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-17
Republican State Committee Sc
cures Rooms for Campaign.
VICTORY THIS FALL CERTAIN.
Leaders Predict Tint the state VIII
Go for Mckinley by Record
Breaking Majority - Chairman
schiveIy Outlines the Work of
ed, While Opposition IL Divided.

Seattle has been chosen as the head
quarters of the Republican state central
committee for the ensuing campaign.
From this city will be directed the work
of the Republican forces until election
day. Yesterday Chairman Schively Sc
cured suite of rooms in the Starr-Boyd
building. where the committee will be
permanently located.
The secretary has not yet been chosen
for the committee. At the meeting of
the committee at Tacoma, Wednesday
evening, 1t was decided by unanimous
vote TO allow Mr.. Schively to name the
secretary of the committee. under advice
OF Senator Frink. the gubernatorial nom
inee. The real work Of the campaign will
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vestige OF Populism. The absolute re-
fusal of the delegates at the state con-
vention at Tacoma to consider any other
issue save the best interests of the Re-
publican party and the people OF the
state OF Washington Will have a salutary
effect II viii bring together men repre-
senting every interest In the party. who
viii be animated in the approaching cam
paign by the sole desire of rolling up
such a majority for Mckinley, Roose-
welt, Frtnk and the balance of the state
ticket as will forever put q quietus on
Populism In this state.
During the approaching campaign,
Washington viii hear a number OF speak
ers OF national repute. | hope that Gov.
Roosevelt will visit this state before cleo
ton day. His popularity In washington
adds great strength to the ticket He
Will make us thousands OF votes
The work Of the state committee has
not yet been mapped out, but 1 am con-
tdent that the voters will hear in addi-
ton 10 tho best speakers Of the state, a
number 81 Republican leaders OF promi-
hence and influence In the East
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-17
KING COUNTY's VICTORY.
II VIII He Ratified Tomorrow Night
by Young Mems Republican Club
Candidates VIII tie Present.

The Young Mems Republican Club will
hold ratification meeting tomorrow
night 10 celebrate the victory Won BY
King county Ia the late state convention
az Tacoma. The meeting viii be held
al o'cigck at g. A. r. hall. in the COL
Inns building Several. Of not all, ~ the
candidates on the state ticket wiz be
present.
senators Fviuk will Re present and Will
address the meeting. w T. Humphrey
and other local orators VIII speak and
the Washington Volunteer Quartetta will
render several musical selections The
club has extended a general Invitation 10
The puhlic q attnnl
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LINCOLN COUNTY Is SAFE.
y. n. Luce. Formerly Lieutenant
Governor, Approve. Ticket

Former Lieut.. Coy, r. tx. Luce. Of Lin
night on his way homa from the Tacoma
convention. lie was greatly r2eAssa with
the action taken al Tacoma lie sad last
nights
Lincoln county Wlii give the Rcpnb-
lican ticket q record nTea king ma toritF
The county IS safely Republican ana
every candidate named vii receive IN.
loyal support o. The f4nccin Republican,
The rcket named a. Tacoma IS one ~ the
strongest ever pgt forth - the Rerla-
leans OF Washington"
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come back to their early political asso-
Citations in large numbers.
Proof of Its Decline.

FroOf OF ftH DecffHc'
The truth of this is attested daily. IN
King county, in Pierce. in spokane and
in every section OF the state. The Pop
uist party has been reduced TO a position
of minor Importance in the state because
of the fact that thousands of voters who
formerly affiliated with ii have seen the
futility of trying to accomplish anything
through the medium of fusion. The old
fashioned Democrats who worshiped the
name and memory of Jackson and JEFF
ferson are weary of Bryan and free sill
yer. The silver delusion has no follow
ers in Washington except among the
Democratic leaders who are working to
keep their organization alive, and the
Populists, who are hesitating between
dissolution and combination with the
Socialists.
in the opposition camp, the Republicans
of Washington are united, harmonious
and confident of victory in November
which will sweep from the state the last
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-17
NORTHWEST II SOLID.
IL VIII give Republican Ticket Good
Majority, says Hon. J. L. Murray.

Hon. J. Ia Murray, who was member
q tho lower house - IRE state iexisla-
ture in lsS, from San Juan county. Was
iu the CITY last ntght. on bis way home
FROM the Tacoma convention He said.
The north wcstern counties RiIl lfne up
AZ soisdly Al ihe November poits for sem
Ator Frtnk as they did az the Tacoma
convention magnificent Republican
victory = assured. II the remainder ~
the state does as well as the counties IN
the northwest, every man on the ticket
named at TacomA viii win by splea4id
majority
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her case. Very
NJ a ny Young
women write 70
DIR. Pierce and
consul, him BY
letter free. All
su ch GORE
spnr,dence 10
strictly private.
and wonaanly
IN . desty 10
spared the
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cate rxanaiua.
tioas unplcas-
Ant question
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