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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
THE PRIZE ESSAY.

A month or more ago, the Herald of
fered five dollars for the best essay on
the Divorce Question. That was one of
our misses. The offer crea ed no con-
ste nation, not much interest AID very
few responses. However, half of the
half dozen papers submitted, we're not
only good, but very good; and the priz
winner, written by Mr.. W G. Dining,
Gunior member of the firm of Dining
& Dinning) was ex eptiononally good;
Astounding in historical truths and being
tersey put, clearly and logically stated.
His paper showed that while the young
barrister has rot screwed his courage up
to trying the doubtful experiment of
double blessedness, he has given-and
doubtless is giving-mUch serious, sober
thought 10 the sub Jet.
The judges chosen to pass on the mer-
its of the papers were: Messrs j. B. Nc
Lemore, E. A. Cox, and Thos. Forgey.
Not alone for their literary culture, but
because of the exhaustive research we
know they were per; onally giving to the
subject matter, is why they were chosen.
The consensus of their private opinions
is that an 'ounce of prevention is worth
pound of cure" But in these degen
crate times m n, as we'll as women,
sometimes charge their minds.
The Columbia oil boom seems to be
peteripg out. Not from the lack of ia
vorable indications to sustain it, but for
the lack of nerve, born Of living faith.
The experts from Nashville and Texas
both scoff the gas works idea, and say
there is absolutely nothing in the con.
tention that the oil spring is fed from
the gas works. But the same experts
say that geographically few miles east
of here is a better place to bore. They
say that this is Il genuine oil seep, but
that greater quantity would likely be
found in Marshall and Rutherford
Maybe so. But if scientists and experts
know so much, how does it happen that
they do not locate a gusher or SO fol-
themselves? Why did they wait so Ions
and then let an accident discover Beau.
mont, Texas? Why are they just dis
covering the oil fields in Kentucky? [
biologists could tell with any reasonable
certainty where mother earth hides he
precious stores, don't you think the,
would be the first to the place? VIII,
did not some of those learned men locat,
the phosphate fields in Maury? Goine
from here to take options on oil land
in Marshall county may turn GU
like the experience of one man WI
know in the phosphate busin ess
His home was in Mt. Pleasant. He ros
early and worked industriously takln,
options and buying land in Hickman
county, Cooking for phosphate. 4
stranger came along and bought hi
home place at farm prices, the plac
where he was born and raised, and
few feet below the surface vas found a
+ fine bed of phosphate as ever wa
seen. We do not know what is beLeat1
us. Neither does any man. The onl
way to find out is to bore hole in til
grounG.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

The British iingoes, who have been
insisting on mo terms for the Beers"
have been sadly Disconnected by the
Beers ultimatum Of "no peace without
independence.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

In railroad circles we sometimes h ear
complaint Of the prejudice against the
L. & n. Railroad Company" That
the prejudice ex'sts, no one will deny.
But who caused it? The aforesaid COM
pany have only themselves TO blame.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

Miss Portia knight seems to be IN
willing to compromise ON a fifty cents
on the dollar basis. Dukes with rich
Ps-in-laws who trihe with actresses
affections, must stand the razzle daz-
ia
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

If Jere Baxter should soon or late sue
coed in connecting Nashville by rail
with the Illinois Central or some other
competitor of the l.. & N, then, with
Mr.. Baxter's permission and assistance
Maury and Williamson counties will ask
the benefit of that connection.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

Nevertheless and Notwithstanding, the
shirt waist is making marked progress.
Yet little while and it will be the rule
instead of the exception. But when a
man Gons the shirt waist he should
discard his suspenders, ana il he don't
like belt, use buttons, Another thing
to remember: soiled shirt waist,
whether on man or woman, is an abomi-
milton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
Mules Wanted.

We want to buy mules, good thin
mules preferred. If you are through
with your mules come to see us.
Columbia Stock Yard Co. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

The fact that it is two years behind in
its work, does not seem to interfere with
the usual four months vacation of the
Federal Supreme Court Their pune
tillious regard for the general welfare
and conscientious regard of duty, by
this highest tribunal Of the land, is con-
spicuous for its absence, and prepares
the public mind to believe any sin,
either of omission or commission, charg-
ed against this court.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

Anticipating the final passage Of the
eight o'clock law, the town has already
gone dry. We like a dry town 10 one
sense, but can't relish too much Of a
good thing
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
Oats, Rye, Barley.

We are in the market for all the
above. If you have any for sale bring
US sample and get prices. Columbia
Mercantile Storage Co. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

A merciful man is kind to his horse.
Remember. this hot weather is just
as hard on the horse as it is on you.
Go slow!
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
HO0sier Wheat Drill,

Guess YOU will buy the best. If so
you will get Hoosier See
If SATTERFIELD & DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

The price of wheat this season is
not at all satisfactory with the farmer,
and the farmers say that it is not in
accordance with the prevailing condi-
tions. Taking Maury county as an ex-
ample, owing to the ravages of the fly
last fall and the consequent blowing
mp of a number of acres, there was a
decreased acreage and a smaller yield,
cutting the total output, at least one
third. The farmers argue that, rs the
quality of the grain is good and the
output small. they should be given bet
ter prices.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

Dir. Carrie Nation i said to be play
ing for his release. Probably Mrs Ma
tioB smashed his private bottle.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

The reading of Hon. Luther Manship
at the Opera House last week brought
to light a rather curious case of
plagiarism. One of Mr.. Manships' S
most effective stories was that of the
old darkey who was his masters body
servant in the war and who "fu'raged''
for him as such. 1t was inely rendered
by Mr. Manship, who said he found ii
in Munsev's magazine. Columbia
people, however, were amused, as they
recognized in it John Trotwood Moore's
story entitled Toms Last Furage, >
which appeared four years ago, in the
Chris mas issue of the Horse Review
Mr.. Frank A, Munsey has written q
letter OF apology to Mr.. Moore.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

GarwOOd's Sarsaparilla for the blood
guaranteed to cure. A h. RAINS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
DR.. Webb's Resignation.

DR.. Webb's Resignation.
Al regular meeting of the session of
the First Presbyterian church Sunday,
Rev. +. b. Webb, pastor of that congre-
CATION stated that he had requested the
Presbytery to have a called meeting
before the first of August, for the pur-
pose of taking action upon his resigna-
ton which he will present to that body,
the same TO take effect on that date 1.-THE
first of August.
Lynnville, Tenn, July 8. -Suficient
funds have been raised for the erection
Of a new Methodist Church at Apple
Hill, several miles west of this place,
and its completion at an early date is an
assured success. Rev. W. ii. Lowell is
pastor in charge.
The L. U. p. NJ. meets tomorrow
afternoon at Mrs. W. S. Young's.
Leader, Mrs. Annie White; topic Ps. as.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12

Our quondam friend, P. G. Oglesby,
in telegram to the Nashville American,
claims to have "struck" the richest
phosphate find on earth. 1t is the first
time we ever heard of Brother Oglesby
striking" anything. He is the most
amiabe individual we ever knew, and
one of the cleverest-in mind and heart
and with his pen. But he was never a
''striker." Now if the telegram had
read that he had staggered" upon it, we
should have recognized at once the
reasonableness of the story.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
McKeaaps, Anderson & Foster.
11SO Men -, BOYS and
Chi1dren'S Suits.
1870 Pairs UGl'S, BOgS' and CliIdIGn'S Pants.

That the number of suits and pairs of pants we had
when commentators clothing sale last Saturday morn
ing pretty big lot of clothing and its nearly all bran new
this season, but We are going to discontinue our Cloth
ing Department. and every garment must be sold quick
ly as pos sibe That means such Clothing Bargains aS
you haven't seen in many a day There twenty
thousand and boys in Maury county AS have only
so suits we'll have to dsappont eighteen thousand eight
hundred and fifty people Don't you the need Of haste
Every suit and every pair of pants is marked down so
low that they ought to 60 in y And the way prudent
oresighted people took them last Saturday and Monday
shows that they fully understood our statement.
Mems Suits at S375 that SIS and $3.50.
Mems Suits at So 40 that up to SIS and $40.
Boys Long Pant Suits at So that were up to SO.
ChIdren's Knee Pant Suits at So that were So so.
It's fine time to buy the boyss school clothing for FALL
Stock takirg time that house cleaning
all the store. That makes good bargains for
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
Misses Strap Sandals. 81
from $3.50.

40 pairs. Sizes 1112 to IL. Patent
tip, spring heel. No better slippers here
or elsewhere at 81 so. Next Saturday
and Monday 81 pair.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
WHERE THE Kick COMES FROM

In recent issue of "The Com
moner, " Mr. Bryan gives the following
advice:
Do not allow man to be placed
upon any committee, precinct county,
state or national unless he is a be-
lever in the Kansas City platform. If
man opposed to the Kansas City
platform is sent as a delegate to any
convention he should be bound by in
structions, and should have associated
with him a sufficient majority who
are sound on the platform. II man
objects to instructions leave him at
home. No democratic delegate will
ob ,ect to an expression from the
voters whom he seeks to represent.
The Nashville American calls this
IAN Imperial Edict, " and says that a
number Of papers which supported Mr..
Bryan are severely criticising him for
it, And this is true as far as it goes.
But the papers the American refers
to are of like faith with the Ameri-
can. They supported Mr.. Bryan after
a fashion, and for policy sake. 1t was
not because they wanted to, but be-
cause they had TO. Their hearts were
never that way, and even then they
were more feared as enemies in the
camp than relied upon as friends. And
it is these worthless the American
quotes from. No DemOcrat-man OF
newspaper-objects to the doctrine
put none but Democrats on guard. "
-.~.-
We invite special attention to Mr..
Rutledge's suggestions For the good
of the Town to be found elsewhere
in this issue. These suggestions are
all good. and practical and feasible.
All that is needed is live spirit OF
cooperation by all citizens of COlum
bia, of whatever trade, profession o.
calling, and persistent, practical, reli
able tactful man to corral this co-Opera
tive spirit by personal man to man can
vass of the town over and over again
I The mistake we have always made i
in scattering, half hearted efforts tt
induce others to build up Columbia TO
us. What we should do and what WI
can do is to build up Columbia our
selves, with our own brain and energ!
and money, and reap the reward there
from. Every clerk in Columbia coulC
we'll afford to subscribe $40 year t.
a manufacturer fund" and by s.
doing create greater demand and bet
ter wages for clerks Every merchan
in Columbia could make money by sub
scribing So a month to such fund ant
some of them could afford $50. Thei
increase in business would Justify it
to say nothing of the value of thei
stock. Every real estate man coul'
afford and from a business point o
view should be glad to subscribe some
thing to such fund, as it would i'm
mediately and steadily enhance thu
rental or selling value of their property
The idea is practical and feasible
Now for practical way of working
out. We should be glad to hear fror
Mr.. Rutlegde and others upon tia
point and will perhaps have somethin
to say about it ourselves
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
HarrOws 4 Land Rollers

the very best at sArrEEFrErD & DoDsoS.
II
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
RELIGIOUS NEWS.

Rev. Mr.. Green is making the
Wednesday evening prayermeetings at
Frierson Memorial Church very inter
esiing. the public is cordially invited
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
1890 Linen Colored
Zephyr Ginghams Slac a
Yard.

Small stripes and plaids with the ground
work linen colored. Good value at l2l5
cents. Next Saturday and Monday 8lac
a yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-02
TAKES SCHLEY'S PART.
Col. Bryan Stands by the Hero
of Santiago.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 2.-In comment
ing upon the naval controversy, W. ].
Bryan takes the side OF Rear Admiral
Schley, giving him credit for the vic
tory at Santiago and declaring it a
pity that there should be any contro-
versy that seeks to discredit a brave,
honorable and modest sea fighter, who
successfully led the American forces in
one of the greatest If not the greatest
naval battles in the history of the
world"
Mr.. Bryan denounces the Maclay
history of the struggle, and thinks It
strange that a historian finds it nee
essary to resort to the lowest form of
abuse in dealing with a historical
character adding:
LAS a clerk in the navy yards, he
should be displaced because Of his out
rageous assaults upon a man who has
been the patiegt victim of the most re-
markable series of attacks recorded in
American history
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-02
PERIL OF THE LENNOX.
Seven Men From Disabled Trans
port Reach San Francisco.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 1.-The
seven men from the disabled transport
Lennox, bound from Manila to this
port, who were picked up in a small
boat off Piedras Blancas lighthouse
and brought to this city by the steamer
George Loomis, tell a story of a broken
shaft, dearth of provisions and the
drifting of the helpless ship in the cur
rent that sets down the coast. The
m en- are Third Mate J. Spratt. J. Lee,
Frank West. P. I. B1aherty and James
P. Scanlon, ex-sailors and men-o'-war's
men, David Rankin. of New Jersey. a
government clerk returning from Ma
Mia, and F. L. Rose, a reporter, form
erly connected with the Manila Free
dom. They constituted a volunteer
crew that put off from the transport
in search of assistance. On the I.ennox
are II cabin and As second class pass
engers, nearly all of whom are dis
charged sailors and soldiers, and the
English officers and a Chinese crew of
about so men There are no women on
board Third Mate Spratt and his
companions tell the same story. One
of them said:
s.'The Lennox left Manila on June 81
and Nagasaki on July s. Suddenly on
the evening of July % the shaft broke
within three feet Of the propeller,
making a great noise, but the quick
shutting off Of the engines prevented
any damage to the vessel. There was
calm at the time. and things looked
bad. The men bers of the Chinese
crew were helpless, but we old sailors
fixed up jury rig, but under it the
vessel made little or no progress. For
nearly a week we looked in vain for
assistance, meanwhile drifting to the
southwark and in toward the coast.
What made it really serious was the
shortage of provisions. Captain VII
Hanson asked the Chinese crew to man
a small boat and attempt to reach the
coast. The Chinese refused. and the
chief officer came to US sailors and
asked for a volunteer crew. Twenty
minutes later we were OF in a boat
and were given a good sendoff. We
took two kegs Of water, two tins of
corned beef and a box of bareback
The boat was rugged with q sail, but
there was no wind, and until we were
picked up by the Loonis Z hours later
we were at the oars, and had come
within sight of Piedras Blancas light
house"
It is expected that the government
tug SIocunn, which was at once sent IN
search of the Lennox, VIII find the
transport sometime today close to
Santa Barbara channel. She was $50
miles south of this city and 30 miles
at sea when the small boat left her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-02
KANSAS news.
Runaway Indiana Husband Is
Traced to Fort Scott.
A Hidden Romance That q Let
ter Reveals.
PRINCIPAL ACTOR DEAD
Abandoned His Wife and EIoped
With Young Girl.
First Wife Seizes Property and
Leaves Second Penniless.

Fort Scott, Kan, Aug. 2.-Last Marcn
J. A. Gather. a well-to-do furniture
dealer and undertaken of Washington
Ind, who some years ago married into
one of the cultured families ofthe town,
cashed all his property and disappear
ed. About the same time Miss Mamie
Urbanks, a prominent young lady OF the
town. disappeared, too. AL efforts to
locate either of them failed
The other day a friend of Miss Ur-
banks received a letter from her and
disclosed the fact that she and Gather
We're living on a farm eight miles from
this city. They had come here in May
and bought the farm. He stocked It
and furnished the house nicely. He had
plenty of money.
Upon learning the facts, the aban-
doned wife dispatched Attorney f.
Hastings here to seize her share OF the
property which he had taken away.
Hastings arrived here today and found
that Gather had died very suddenly
three days ago. His supposed girl WlIe
had sold off some of the personal prop
erty, leased the farm and left other IN
terests in the hands of friends and was
just stepping on the train to return to
Indiana when she was taken into GUS
tody She confessed that she and
Gather had not been married and she
surrendered $500 in money. which was
part of the receipts of the sale OF MS
property.
Attorney Hastings seized the balance
of the property and left her penniless-
Her attorney has demanded 5000 for
wages as housekeeper as a means OF
obtaining money for her on which to
get home
Gather died of cholera morbus, the
undertaker's record says, though the
neighbOrs understood he died of having
been overheated. He was apparently de-
voted to the woman supposed to be his
wife and spent money lavishly upon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-02
The American League Will Go
Into st. Louis.
Ban Johnson Declares He Now
Has a Lease.
TO MOVE IN THE SPRING
Terry McGoVern is Matched For
q Contest.
To Fight English Featherweight
Champion Robertson.

Chicago, Aug. President Johnson's
reply to the canards that came cut Of
New York to the effect that the Amer
lean league was ready to give up the
ghost" was the unqualified announce
ment that the American league pro-
poses to invade St Louis not later than
next spring.
This proposition is not in the air.
| either, according to Ban Johnson's
statement, but matters have pro-
crossed to far that the necessary lease
of grounds in the Mound City has been
secured. This move naturally means
the transfer of one of the present fran
chises, but Mr.. johnson refuses to dis
close which of the present clubs is to
be located in St. Louis at the begin
ming of next season.
The Milwaukee club is the most ra-
tional guess to make to include in the
combina ton, but the American league
executive denied outright that the
Milwaukee franchise was to be trans
ferred- It is known that an offer of
$4,000 has been made the owners of
the Milwaukee club for their team and
franchise by St Louis capitalists. but
it would appear that this offer has
been refused.
President Johnson made the an
nouncement at the conclusion of q. con-
ference today with Henry Killilea, of
Milwaukee; c. W. Somers, of Cleve-
land, vice president of the American
league and owner of the Boston club,
and President Comiskey, Of the White
Stockings Mr.. Killilea confirmed the
facts Of the St. Louis offer, and said
that it was bona fide offer on
cash basis, and that it had been de-
clined with thanks. He added that the
Milwaukee fans had been giving their
team a most encouraging patronage,
considering the position and weakness
of the team, and he believed AIi1Wau-
kee was a better baseball city, under
any and all circumstances, than sew
eral now in the league.
The only other cities likely to be
dropped are Cleveland and Baltimore.
Mr.. Somers has disposed of his inter
ests in the Cleveland club, and his
presence at the conference is not sig
nificant unless he was representing the
Ohio city by proxy. The transfer of
that club to st. Louis would throw the
circuit out of balance with five west
ern cities and only three in the east
Tt is a matter of persistent rumor that
the American league proposes to go
into New York next year, which would
dispose of the Baltimore proposition.
It is possible, too. that President John
sons denial of the transfer of the Mil
Waukee franchise holds good only for
the present season
When asked if it would not be a
doubtful proposition to locate a rival
club in st. Louis at a time when there
is SO much enthusiasm over the Ma
tional league club there, President
Johnson made the significant remark
There Will be no other club in ST.
Louis when we go there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-02
AN EARLY ENDING.
San Francisco Strike About to Be
Brought to q Close.

Brought TO close.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 2.-An ear
" settlement of the trouble between
the Employers association and the City
Front federation now seems probable
and an early end of the strike is an
ticipated The labor leaders and prom
inent merchants are alike hopeful that
tomorrow at the latest viii see peace
restored and that on Monday the strik-
ing workers viii return to their former
employment.
Mayor Phelan has in his possession a
letter from the city Front federation
asking for more light upon some fea-
lures of the terms of peace upon which
the employers insist This letter will
be laid before the Employers associa-
ton today. Numerous conferences viii
be held and it is expected by many Of
those interested that an understanding
will be reached before night. Whatever
decision may be reached will not d.
rectly affect the striking iron workers,
who are not included in the City Front
federation of unions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-02
Changes in K. 8. o. Faculty.

Lawrence, Aug 1.-TWO announce
ments of changes IN the faculty Of
Kansas university have been made.
Miss Margaret Lynn, a graduate of
the University of Nebraska, has been
appointed assistant professor of Eng
lish Miss Lynn was for several years
instructor in English in Hastings
college and in Nebraska university and
has since done graduate work in Cor
nell university and the University of
Chicago.
Mr. Charles A Kraus. who has been
associated with Professor E. G. Frank
lin, of the University of Kansas the
past year, in original researches in
physical chemistry, has been appointed
assistant in physics in the University
of California Mr.. Kraus was gradua-
ted from the engineering school or
Kansas university in 1898, and has
since held a scholarship in Johns Hop
kins university.