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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
THE CUBAN SITUATION.
Senator Vest, of Missouri, Talks
Freely About the Cuban Cues
ton as It Stands.
MUST LET THEM TRYStLf-GOVERNMENT.
When They Have Discovered that
Iae Problem is Too Complex for
Them md Seek Annexation, Then
We Can Absorb the Island With
ont stuItifying Ourselves.

New York, Feb. 7.-Senator Vest,
of Missouri, is quoted by the Wash
ington correspondent of the Tribune
as saying of the Cuban situation:
Undoubtedly we have no more
right or power to amend the Cuban
constitution by act of congress than
we would have to do so with the con-
stitution of France or any other for
eign country. We are estopped from
this both 10y the Teller resolution and
the decision of the supreme court in
the Nicely case declaring Cuba to be a
foreign country. When the Cubans
aoopt their constitution and form
their government, we are solemnly
pledged to give them absolte and com
plete independence. There is no way
of our getting around this, even II
we wanted to, because the law directs
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
WILL GO TO THE
STATE PRISON.
Wade 0'NeaI and lin Pitcock Given
Sentences
In the Criminal Court-WilI Serve
Two Years Each.

Judge Looney convened the February
term Of the Maury County Criminal
Court Wednesday morning.
The cases of Willie Smith, alias Wade
O'Neal, and Jim Pitcock, two white men
charged with robbing a house at Mt.
Pleasant and stealing watch, some
clothing and other property, were called.
A compromise was made, whereby each
defendant was to take one year each in
the two cases against them. The Jury
empanelled in the O'Neal case, however,
refused to accept the agreement. some
OF the jurors wanting to give the de-
PENDANT longer term. and hung jury
resulted. Another jury was empaneled
and the sentence as agreed upon was
! affirmed. O'Nea and Smith, it will be
remembered, committed the robbery
with which they were charged, while
sitting up with corpse at Mt. Pleasant.
They escaped, and after an exciting
chase were caught in Smith county.
Frank Fitzpatrick, colored, was given
sixty days and costs on the charge of
larceny.
Dan Nicely, also charged with larceny,
was given three months and costs.
Dan Medley, colored, charged with
larceny, was sentenced to three months
in the county work house.
Harvey McMeen, colored, charged In
two cases with selling whiskey without
| license, was fined $50 and costs and
sentenced to six months in the work.
house in each case. However, the
sentence was suspended during good
behavior.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08

said why the whisky men were thereY
The ministers are working above board;
he could not say that of the others. He
referred to the resolution which he I'M
derstood was to come up in the House
asking an investigation of the course of
the Senate on the Peeler bill If this
investigation is made, will it be the min
listers who are hiding out to keep the
committee from knowing the influence
they had upon the bill?
just before the vote Speaker White
called Mr.. VanDeventer to the chair,
and when his name was called the
Speaker said:
81 was approached by ge-.tleman
yes erday, who threatened ma with
political death if continued my opposi
tion to the bill The sooner that comes
the better | will vote as my conscience
directs, and vote no "
In explaining his vote, Mr.. Byrne
spoke as follows: 81 vote aye because |
believe that this measure means local
self government of the people. / cannot
vote to prevent the people from passing
themselves. To do otherwise would be,
in my opinion, undemocraJic, and a
denial of the right of the people to
govern themselves. Prohibition is not
the question confronting us 10 this bill.
The only question involved is one of far
greater magnitude than that. 1t is a
question of the sovereignty of the people.
The representatives of these towns are
asking for the passage of this bill. |
have no right to consult my own per-
sonaI views, but believing, as l do, |
would be false to my oath and false to
the people did | vote otherwise than in
favor of this bill.
81 am opposed to the amendment
making the bill apply to towns of over
| 500 inhabitants. The Journal will show
that the amendment was pressed and
urged by those who are opposed to the
passage of this bill. 1t is urged by the
whisky interests in the effort to drive
certain Senators from their convictions
that the people in towns of under 5000
who are demanding it, have the right to
vote and govern themselves. |, for one,
| do not intend to be driven from my con-
victions by this insincere effort of those
who are here working and lobbying
against this bill. 1t is Democratic
measure, giving the people the right to
vote and do as they please, which is the
whole theory of Democratic government.
do not believe that the provisions OF
this bill should apply to the larger
cities, which are not demanding it, and
before it can do 80 majority OF the
llegalized voters must SO vote. | have
no right to deny them the right to vote
upon the question, especially since the
liquor interests have urged that this be
put in the bill, whatever may be my
own personal views on any action when
confronted with it at the ballot box as a
legalized voter
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08

Greatly reduced one-way rates will be
in effect from Chicago via the Wisconsin
Central Railway to points in Minnesota,
North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon,
Washington and British Columbia each
Tuesday, commencing February 18th
and continuing until April Both.
For detailed information inquire OF
nearest ticket agent, or address I. d
Campbell, d. p. A., W. G. Ry., AZ
Carew Building, Cincinnati, o., or Jas.
G. Pond, Gen'l Passenger Agent, Mil
waukee, Wis.
apl3O-w&d-tu-th.
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Railroad Case BENG Argued.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 6.-The suit of
w. w. Berry ct al. vs.. the Mayor
and City Council and the Nashville,
Florence & Northern Railroad was
called up in the Chancery Court yes
terday morning by Chancellor Cook.
The suit is being argued on the de-
murrer OF the defendants and the
application of the complainants to
grant an injunction to prevent the
Mayor and City Council from issuing
81 600 600 worth of bonds to the de-
PENDANT railroad.
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PEELER BILL
DEFEATED.
Final Vote Taken on the
Measure
RESULTED IN IS AYES, 18 NOES.
Charges of Bribery are Made, and the
House Orders an Investigation.
RESULTED IN is AYES, is NOES.
Special TO the Herald.

Special to the Herald
NASHVILLE, Feb. 6.-The Peeier four
mile extension bill was defeated in the
Senate this afternoon.
The bill was taken up at 10 o'clock
this morning, and spirited discussion
ensued, during which the leaders on
each side fought desperately on every
point
1t was not until | O'Clock this after
noon when the vote on the final passage
OF the measure was taken, and call FIR
the ayes and noes resulted in the defeat
OF the bill by vote of Is to 10.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
PLAYED WITH A PISTOL.
Sterling Weaver, 9-year-old Boy
Shot at MT. Pleasant.

Sterling Weaver, the nine-year old
son of Mr.. John Weaver of Mt. Pleasant,
was accidentally shot Saturday, receiv-
ing wound which will doubtless result
in his death.
The little fellow had gone to the home
of Mr.. John Coleman, and he and Mr..
Coleman little son Harry, and one or
two other children, went up into Lewis
Barker's room, where they found
pistol. They began playing with the
weapon, which was loaded; it was acoi-
dentally discharged, and the ball entered
the little Weaver child's temple and
passed entirely through his head.
There is no hope entertained for his
RECOVERY
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
Garwood's Sarsaparilla-for the blood
-guaranteed tC cure A. b. RAIEs.


II is said that Miss Thomson, OF
Rochester. N. Y. is one Of the few
women Of America who carry on
meat market She did not choose the
business; her father was = butcher.
and when he was not able to carry on
the business she took Il up. to sup
port the family. she shows good busi-
ness ability and the business prosperA
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
chnol,uiti. and TrolleyItIs.

The mania for riding on railway
trains is now known as chuchuitis. A
physician in this city has invented a
word to describe patient whose ma
MIA is riding upon the trolley cars
He calls him trolliac, which is very
expressive term. The doctor says that
trolleyitis is becoming very prevalent
In Chicago.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
RHEuMA1IsMo uREpINAnAY.

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia RADICALLY cures in to days
Its action upon the system is remarka-
bic and mysterious. Itremoves at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly ben
efits. rs cents. Sold by A. b. Rains
Druggist, Columbia. oct5-Sm.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
compromise Effected.

Robert Cooper, colored, who was ar
rested by Deputy Marshall Duggan on
the charge of stealing horse from j.
Fl. Walker of Marshall county, was re
leased Tuesday, a compromise having
been effected and the prosecutor with
drawing the warrant.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
pepnr,men, s,ore rurnea.

Evansville, Ind, Feb. THE large
dry goods and department store of
the Lahr-Bacon company was de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday night. The
loss on the stock is estimated at $780,
600. The building, valued at 100000,
was the property of Mrs. I'D Sonntag.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
LAND SALE.
]. II. HOLDER, ADMIR-,
VS..
InHAr uIAn n.

JUN III r NJ NJ AL
Pursuant to q decree enJered in above
STYLED cause in the County Court OF
Maury County, Tenn, Minute Book p,
pages 81 and 81, will sell at the court
house door in Columbia, Tenn, at IL
O'Clock NJ, on
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1901,
the following described real estate. to-
wit: Lying in the 7th Civil District OF
Maury County, Tenn, and bounded on
the north by J. b. Galloway, east by J.
b. Galloway. south by w. X. Weather
ford, and west by Mrs. NJ. A. London;
containing five 60 acres more OF less.
TERMS or SALK-Said land viii be sold
for one-third ca h, the balance on =
credit Of six mOuthe. Note bearing iF-
tercst from date sale will be required,
and lien retained on said land 10 secure
the payment thereof
A. l. THOMAS, Clerk.
Per HARDIN THOMAS, d. G. asst
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
RuQqies and Surries.

We have few buggies and surries
left, which we are offering at cut prices,
to make room for spring goods.
If SATTERFIELD & DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
Hoosier

Corn Planters are second to none, but
lead the planter family. With and with
out check rover. See
If SATTERFIELD & DoDsoN.
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Hoosier Corn Planters

are ready Has the latest improvement,
and is right up to date. If you want
the best, buy the Hoosier. See
If SATTERFIELD & DopsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
Tennessee"

Cultivators are winners. Made of steel
and iron. No cast trap to break to
pieces. Has all the necessary adjust
ments. See SATTERFIELD & DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08

10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. &c. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c. oct4-1y
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
LARGE ENROLMENT.
There are now 537 Pupils in the White
Public School.

The enrolment of pupils at the white
Public School is now the largest in its
history, there being 537 names on the
books at present. This is an increase of
about 137 since the opening of school
last fall. AS result of this heavy in
crease, the teachers have about all they
car attend to. Prof. Bostick reports the
enrolment by grades as follows:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
American Wire Fence.

Now is the time 10 buy American
Field Fence. Price is right. See
Il SATrERPIELD 4 DoDsoS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
I'm. He.t PrsscrIptIon for malaria.

chills and fever Is = bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 10 IL simply iron
and quinine in q tastsless form. No cure
no par. Price Soc. oct Ally
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
BRoADvIEw.

RRoADvIEw, Feb. 5.-Quite numo per
OF the young people from this Nlcinlsy
aH nded the ENTERTAINMENT ~ AcOsihsi
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08

Dayton, o., Feb. Rev. Jonathan
Weaver, bishop emeritus of the Unit
ed Brethren church and an aged di-
vine, widely known in religious cir
cles, died this morning at his home in
this city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
American Wire Fence.

Car just arrived, at lower prices. See
If SATTERFIELD & DoosON. e
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
Special.

We have few good, steel chopping
axes at SOC each. Galvanized barbed
wire 31ac, spot cash.
If J.P. STREET & Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08

st. Petersburg. Feb. IAN i'm
perial ukase has been issued. chang
ing the title of The Prince of Wales
Dragons" 10 that Of "His Majesty
King Edward the Seventies Kisf
Dragons"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08
American Wire Fence,

| is the best. Come and see
If SATTERFIELD & DoDsON.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08

Utrecht, Holland, Feb. IAN op-
GRAFTON on Mr.. Krugers right eye wa
successfully performed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-02-08

The following list OF letters remain
in office for week ending Feb. 6, 1901.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-08-02
Bourd of Supervisors.

The board of supervisors met in tn,
county clerks Office Saturday after
/ noon and disposed of the following
business:
The accounts of P. Z. Swortzel, su
perintendent of poor, were approved
and ordered to be recorded.
Sundry accounts were allowed an6
ordered to be paid.
The rate of taxation for the ensuing
year is as follows:
County levy, 35c.; county schools
10c.
District school tax-Beverly Manor,
10e.; North River, 10c.; Middle River,
&c.; South River, Tic; Riverheads, Sc:
Pastures, 10c.
District road tax-Beverly Manor,
1916; North River, 18c /; Middle River,
124c.; Riverheads, 15c.; Pastures TIC;
South River, tic.
The resolution entered at the last
meeting, prohibiting the Staunton
Electric, Light and Power company
from running cars over six miles an
hour in the county, was amended so
as to allow them not to exceed eight
miles.
The board adjourned to meet the 10th
of August, at which meeting the &C
counts for sheep killed by dogs for year
ending May 1st, 1901, will be allowed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-08-02
WHAT OUR EXCHANGES TELL
Interesting Personal Mention CuIIed from
the Press of Neighboring Towns.
(Bridgewater Herald.l

(Bridgewater Herald.)
Misses Katie and Priscilla Moore, of
Messy Greek, are visiting near Mill
borO.
DR.. J. d. Bucher left on Wednesday
afternoon for Highland county.
Mrs. Fannie Slower, Of Mt. Pisgah,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. R 2 Furry.
Miss Nettie Moseby. of Richmond.
is visiting her uncle, Rev. l.. Fl. Paul,
at Messy Greek.
Miss Marie Pfeiffer. of Washington.
is visiting Miss Sallie Robson at Messy
Creek.
Clifton Forge Review.)
Mrs. G. D. Nimmo is visiting rela-
tives and friends at StauntOn and 9TH
err places IN Augusta. She will be alb
sent for several weeks.
Little Miss Hattie Lovegrove, who
has been the guest of Mrs. Tremble for
six weeks past returned last week to her
home in StauntOn.
Mr.. Sylvester Smith, one of Staun-
ton IS mail carriers stopped over in our
town on Monday. He was accompan-
led by his wife and were returning
home from Sweet Springs.
Mrs Jno. B. Graves, and little daugh-
ter, Thelma, and Miss Otey Snyder
left on last Saturday morning for New
port News, Old Point and Va. Beach.
where they will spend several weeks on
a pleasure trip.
Mr.. Joseph Damewood, formerly of
Low Moor, was killed near Thurmond
on last Tuesday evening. 1t seems
that he and his engineer were waiting
for train. They alighted from the
engine and lay down on another track
and fell asleep. While asleep, the
shifting engine ran some cars on that
track and both were run over and kill
ed.
Valley Virglnian, (Waynesboro.)
Miss Mary Goodloe, of the Alton
House, has been in Staunton this week
visiting friends.
Mrs. X. W. Crowder reached home
| Tuesday morning from st. Luke's hos
pital, Richmond.
Miss Ida Coyner is visiting the fami
| ly of DR.. Neff in StauntOn.
| Mrs. F. Percy 10th has been in
Staunton this week visiting friends.
| Mrs. w. A. Pratt and mother, Mrs.
Kinney, of Wilmington, Del, are visit
| ing at Capt. G. Julian Pratt's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-08-02
Obituary Notice.

Mrs. Mary L. Grove, born Jan. 30th,
1874. departed this life at her late resi-
dence on Long Meadows" Augusta
county. Va, July Goth, 1901, aged q
years, months and q days.
Mrs. Grove was the bright, intelli-
gent and devoted wife of Mr.. James
Grove. and the eldest daughter Of Mr.
J. J. and Matte Harner. She had all
the advantages in early life of Chris
tian home and where every wish could
be gratified. She received her literary
training in the Staunt0n Female Semi
nary, then located in Stauntou Va.
Her recent illness was attended with
most serious complications and with
the premonitlon of former critical
malady All that tender loving hands,
combined with medical skill could do,
was done to save this young and prom
Using life. But all was in vain.
An immense concourSe of sympa.
thizing friends and relatives, the half
of whom could not be seated, followed
her remains to St. James Evangelical
Lutheran Church, where the pastor,
tile Eev. 5 l.. Keller, assisted by Rev
V. R. Stickley, former pastor, con-
Quoted the funeral Obsequies and laid
her body quietly to rest. Deft hands
covered her grave with beautiful flow
ers.
She leaves three young children to be
cared for by a father stricken to the
| heart with grief and sadness.
AS one whom his mother comforteth
so will ! comfort you. saith the Lord
"Let not your heart be troubled
K.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-08-02
CraigsvIlIe Items.

Craigsville, July 31.-Wheat thresh
ing has begun in this neighbOrhood,
and the yield and quality is reported
as not very good. Most of the fine hay
crop has been saved without rain and
the threatening appearance of the
clouds this morning is hailed with
delight.
Mr.. David Kunkle, an aged citizen
sustained slight injuries from a fal
while walking in his yard yesterday
but is resting comfortably now.
Mrs. Carry Stephenson who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ii
II. Bennett, left for her home in York
vile, S. c.. this morning.
Miss Annie Bennett. who has beer
attending the School of Methods, re
turned home Saturday.
Misses Carrie and LESLEY Condor
spent the Sabbath day here.
At a congregational meeting O
Bethany church on Sunday, Mr.. L.. ID
McNulty was elected to the office o
deacon.
Mr.. McNulty aud Miss Maud Wal
lace returned a day or two ago from I
| visit to Highland county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-08-02
GA 3 ozI
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ss &M2Z%S
lyndhurst Personals,

Miss Elsie Waid, who has been in
Richmond for some time, having bel
eyes treated, arrived home Saturday.
Miss Mamie Alma McClung, of Mel
son county, is visiting her cousin, Miss
Ida Coyner, near here.
Mr.. N. J. Crickenberger, of New Jer
sey, is visiting friends near Lyndhurst
Messrs. Harlow and Camel, of Green.
vile, were visiting the Misses Brown.
lee, Sunday.
Miss Maggie White, who has been
visiting her brother, the past week
returned to her home in Staunton, Sat.
urday.
Miss Tessle Stinette, of near Pen
Rose, was the guest OF Mr.. G. A. Van
Lear last week
Miss Stella Crickeaberger, of Basic
spent Sunday with Mrs. A. G. Ellis.
Miss Sallie Duncan. of Northampton
county, and Mrs. Williamsa and daught
er, Miss Grace, are the guests of Capt
John A. Stuart at this writing.
The young ladies of Lyndhurst, will
give an ice cream festival on the nights
of August the 9th and 10Th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-08-02
Prof IR. Weaver Resians.

The following letter addressed to thu
City School Board explains itself and
will carry surprise and regret to many
who are interested in our schools
Staunton, Va, Aug. LIST. 1901.
To The City School Board:
Gentlemen-After careful considera-
ton have concluded to withdraw from
school work for the present time and
hereby present my formal resignation
as principal of the Staunton public
schools. 1t is with reluctance that l
take this step and in doing so wish
to express my high appreciation of the
cordial support given me by the school
board and to thank the individual
members for their encouragement and
appreciation of my services as express
ed to me in person from time to time.
Wishing you the greatest success in
the future management of the school,
l beg to remain.
Most respectfully yours,
j. r. WEAVER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-08-02
What Strangers Think of Augustus Fine
Farm Lands.

Last Saturday a tally no party of
teachers and instructors attending the
State School of Methods in this city,
made days trip to Wever's Cave.
Nearly all were strangers to the Val
ley of Virginia save the writer who
acted as as kind of pilot OF guide
for the party. AS the beautiful farm
country began to open up near New
Hope, their surprise and genuine ad-
miration was truly gratifying to any
lover of the great county of August a.
Many of the tourists had never seen
such magnificent stretches of farm and
forest lands. such fine barns, such bay
crops, such pretty farm houses, such
corn fields, such well kept fences, such
smooth, firm, country roads. In fact,
they pronounced it the most beautiful
agricultural panorama they had ever
witnessed and had they not seen the
Wonderful Caverns at GrOttOes, they
would still have considered the scenery
worth the trip. At the Cave they pic
niced and spent the day on the green
sward beneath the spreading oaks.
| Several hours of the afternoon were
spent under ground admiring the won
drous beauty of Weyer's Cave. in
charge of Mr.. Bell, one Of the accom-
modating and efficient guides. And
just here it is fair TO say that iu visit
| ing cave much of pleasure depends
upon the guide. Though the writer
| had on several occasions visited the, G
caverDs, yet on this occasion be was
shown many new and interesting
! phenomena and several new chambers
Guide Bell sizes up his party pretty
, we'll, and when they show any interest
or appreciation he spares neither time
or pains to show them all the many
wonders of this great natural curiosity.
| The party in part Were composed OF
the following-Mi Uses Sallie Niche, of
! Albemarle; Lulie Crew, of Pittsylva-
MIA; Annie Adams, of Norfolk; Mamie
| Davis, Of Lynchburg; Lucy Jones, OF
Salem Virginia Lee Pitt, of Rich
mond: Miss Wright. Agnes and Nan
ME Scott. Mary Morton, Mamie Allen,
Mrs. Core, of Norfolk, and Messrs.
w. G. Morton, j. R. Weaver. A. 8.
Morton, Jas. Allen, of Newport News.
and Rev. Dr.. w. N. Scott.