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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
Mcdowell School.

The school directors of the 9th district
have paid S400 of the amount due upon
their new school building. There is
still $3.50 behind; S400 of this has been
raised the other $3.50 is due tomorrow
and will have to be raised by public sub
scription. The house is about com
pleted. The new desks (which will cost
another $780, and will have to be raised
by public subscription, also,) will arrive
in few days. The school will open in
a week or ten days.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
BAD HABITS.
have a lot Of habits bad.

have lot of habits bad,
I'm ready to confess;
To Danish them ] would be glad;
They give me much distress
To some Of these ! meant TO say -
In frmest accents "Scat!'
But, ali, 10 drive teen ell So
couldn't promise ihAt e
like to smoke I;i!d c5Ssf;
fear smoke lot.
To claim my liking goes too "a
Would be center slot.
But though very freely say
A swear off might be pat
Or just cut to twelve a day,
! couldn't propiEA TIT az
like a seat within a A>r -
l always hate to stand.
hate the swaying and the iarj
! don't know where I'll land
To danes who stand ought to yield
The place where have sat.
But ah, my heart is firmly steeled;
l couldn't promise that.
Sometimes say naughty word
About the busy line.
Such things, you know, are often heard;
They come without design.
OF course it Is an awful bore
Just when want to chat;
But, ah, to darn it nevcrmore,
couldn't promise that
i really ought to make list
And set my follies down,
Though some OF them might meier be missed
And some should make me frown.
To pick them DER would be no fun;
The job would tumble fiat;
To really squelch a single one,
l'couldn't promise that.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
The Shah Is ProrressIvs.

The shah of Persia has sent an
agent to this country for a brief ex-
animation OF the electric trolley sys-
tenn Of Greater New York. The shah
purposes to establish trolley car line
between Teheran and a port on the
Caspian sea. a distance OF 90 miles.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
At High Altitude.

The highest village in Europe Is
Ayers Platz. in Switzerland (7.5OO);
the highest inhabited point in Europe
is the Hospice Of ST. Bernard. in
Switzerland $500 feet). In Colorado
the mining town OF Leadville, with
1900 Inhabitants. is over 1900 feet
above sea level; other mining camps
are still higher, and some gold and
silver mines are worked at an altitude
Of over 1900 feet
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
Strayed

From my farm near Mt. Pleasant, about
four months ago, one bay horse mule,
between and years old, about IA
hands inches high. Last heard from
was on premises of Eugene Notgrass, on
Knob Creek. S. reward. Apply at this
office, or j. D. Frierson, Mt. Pleasant,
Citizens phone SO 3. 44t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
society Provide. Marriage powr,ss.


Paris has a novel provident society,
intended to provide marriage dowries
for all its members of both sexes.
Monthly payments of 10 cents for ten
years insures dot" at marriage after
that time of SIS. Larger payments
bring a corresponding increase of
dowry. The grants. of course, are
considerably in excess of the sums of
the premiums accumulated u COM
pound interest, the difference being
made up out of the soeiety's funds, de-
rived from patrons subscriptions, do
nations and legecies. The institution,
founded in 1895, mas prospered won
derfully having a membership roll OF
girls and young men of 10000. The
present year of grace, being the fifth
OF the society's existence, has witness
ed several departures from the associ.
alton, members having claimed theil
dowries at the expiration Of the pre-.
scribed time. and got married at one,
on the strength of them. frequently Il
other recipients OF similar portion,
from the Donation" as the society /,
called.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
Her Clothing Cauqht Fire.

Mrs. William Jones, of the Hardison
Mills neighborhood, was badly burned a
few days ago. Her clothing caught fire
while she was standing near the open
fire. place, and, but for the assis ance of
her husband and father, she would have
burned to death.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
For Sale.

The William Park farm, fronting on
the Hampshire pike. one mile west of
Columbia, containing 2l6 acres. Will
be sold as whole or divided to suit
purchasers. Apply to
1l-w1-d6 w. J. EMBRY & Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
ANNOUNCER TENTS.
Popular Candidates For the Herald's

Popular Candidates For the Herald's
Premium Phaeton.
Heretofore reported:
Miss Matte Willis, Timmons.
Mrs. Matte Head, Williamsport.
Rev. w. I. Ussery, Columbia.
Miss Fannie M. Stephenson, Frierson
Rev. j. w. Hatcher, Santa Fe.
Miss Carrie Minor, Match.
Miss Rosa Cherry, Columbia.
Mrs. ID. F. Osteen, Columbia.
Prof. w. E. Bostick, Columbia.
Mrs. Laura Mcbride, Sawdust Vallt
DIR. ] f. Dixon, Ashwood.
Mr.. w. j. Lee, Terry.
Miss Edith Oliver, Groveland.
Miss Lizzie Choate, Williamsport.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
Presldent Van Buren.- Hat.

The hat worn by President Van Blu
rem during his inauguration has been
presented to Illinois College. II Is a
great beaver Of the style since associ-
ated with President Harrison
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
N.F.VAUGHAN
Successor 10 ZONES q yapgh.r

(Successor to Jones 4 Naughan.l
-DEALER ~
All kinds % Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds
Laths. Shingles aud Posts. We also wish
10 buy all grades Of Rough Lumber.
Citizens phone liS East sch Street
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@MMv.r

This signature is on every boz Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures q cold o. enc DAY
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
Furnished by 7 G. Sullivan.)
New York Cotton Market.
Chicago Grain and Pork Market.
CHICAGO, Jan. II.

CHICAGO, January 17.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts to day, 10000 head. Prices lower.
Lights, $5,05 q $3.50; middlings, $500
q 1926; Heavy, $500 q $3.50
Cattle-Receipts to day, 10000 herd.
Market steady to shade lower.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
Furniture.

We are receiving daily large stock
of furniture for the fall trade. Come and
see SATTERFIELD & DoDsoN. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Phantom Party.

TIE home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Davis,
at Carriers Creek, Monday night, was
the scene Of beautiful entertainment, in
the nature of Phantom Party, given
by Miss Minnie Lou Davis, in honor Of
her guests, Misses Eloise Davis, of Co
lumbia, and Mary and E liza Mitchell, OF
Bear Creek. The house 10 its dress OF
holly and mistletoe, frightened by
handsome candelabra, was very effective.
Games and delightful music, made
merry the passing hours, followed by
refreshments in three courses, daintily
served
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

Miss Charlotte Farriss will entertain
the Garland of Girls TO morrow morn.
ing,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

Garwood's Sarsaparilla the bleed
guaranteed to cure. A. p. RAINS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

Miss Willie Figuers will entertain the
Forth ght Review Club to morrow morn
ing.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

"He's getting awful sporty. isn't hep
Eyes, since that hand organ tour he's
elways talking about clothes and So
ciety, and he comes home in the middle
of the night and wakes up the whole
jungle with his college yell."-Chicago
News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

Mss Eva James will entertain tn
Young Ladies' Card Club this morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

guest, Miss Annie Smoinsky, of Nash
vile.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

Mrs. A. CARRIER entertained at cards
last evening, complimentary TO her
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

Miss Scovil McMeen was the honores
of very pr tty entertainment given by
Miss Annie Mai I rreil at her home
near Carriers Creek Tuesday evei ing
Quite number of you"g people enioyeC
Miss Terrell's gracious hospitality.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

Misses Mary and Eliza Mitchell will
entertain at their home on bear Creek,
the last Of this week. In honor Of Misses
Minnie Lou and Eloise Davis.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

The reading circle of the South Co.
lumbia Epworth League had an enjoy
able meeting Monday evening at the par
sonage. The circle will meet next Mon
day night with Miss Mona Fariss.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

The following party of young people
spent "Wednesday evening very enjoyably
at the home of Mr.. aud Mrs. Will Wood
on the Campbellsvllle pike: Misses Mona
Fariss, Ruth Hayes, Gertrude Harris
and Sadie Grimes; Messrs. Edwin Bull
lai d and Blair Hayes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

MIR. and Mrs. John W. jackson gave
a birthday dining Sunday, in honor of
Mrs. Jackson's brother, MIR. B air Hayes.
An elegant menu, consisting of numer-
Gus delicacies and tempting viands, was
served, and the occasion was thoroughly
enjoyed by the guests.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18
Maury Dry Goods Co.
OUR JANUARY
Clearance and White Goods Sale Still ON
IN FULL BLAST.

proving appecave buyers what honest mark
down We out all heavy weight and
have the ready ang and to do this little
after to former price
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

The Morning Glory Club met Friday,
January IL, with Miss Mary Stephens
Several interesting games we're enjoyed
by the young ladies, after which they
decided to elect new officers for the club,
the following being chosen: Miss Mary
Stephens, President; Miss Julia Biddle,
vice President; Miss Inez Kelley, Secre,
tary; Miss Louise Brown, Treasurer.
Tempting refreshments were served
after which the club adjourned to meet
Friday, Jan. IS, with Misses Mary and
Annie Barrow.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

The handsome new home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. ii. Carpenter will be the scene
of two Brilliant entertainments to
day. From two to three o'clock in
the afternoon, Mrs. Carpenter will re-
ceive her friends, and in the evening,
Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Strudwick will
entertain the Young Married Woman's
Club.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-01-18

1000 90
1854 90
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12
THE TALK ABSURD, SAYS JONES
No One Can Say what Policy of DEM
ocratic Party VIII BE Three
Years Hence,

Fort Smith, Ark, April n.-Chairman
James K. Jones of the National Demo
cratic Committee, in an interview to-day
considered absurd the talk of some tor
merry recognized leaders of the party
about the necessity for reorganization.
What the policies of the party at the
next national convention may be no one
can say, and it would be .manifestIy I'M
possible for any man or set of men, ne
said. to formulate new policy for the
party in the interim.
ut is quite within reason TO believe"
said Mr.. Jones, that there will be mod
ihcations of the platforms of Chicago
or Kansas City, but what these modifi-
cations may be no one can say, although
It is not probable such notifications VIII
be radical in character"
Speaking of the Philippine and Cuban
relations Senator Jones said he was graf
fled at the more peaceful turn of AFFAIRS
In the Philippines, and hoped 1t would
result in settled government with large
Independent powers left with the natives.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12
A WILD TIME AT BRADFORD.
Mob Burns Pest House Before
Board of Health Could Make
Use of Ii.

Bradford, Pa, April 11.-This town is
greatly excited tonight over the burning
by a mob of a public building. Three
weeks ago a smallpox case developed
here, the patient being a railroad man
named William Meyers. The victim was
isolated in his rooms in the Armstrong
block, the Board of Health lacking pest
house. and soon recovered. Later five new
cases developed and the Board of Health
decided TO secure a temporary pesthouse.
A vacant schoolhouse in the Second ward
was secured and carpenters and plumbers
were put to work fitting it up. When 1t
became known the people living nearby
became greatly wrought up and resolved
to make trouble.
Tonight at $50 o'clock a mob of over
300 men and women surrounded the school
house. Their leaders clutched the night
Waterman, Charles Story, and held him
firmly while the incendiaries battered
open door and set fire to the place. All
who attempted TO prevent the fire were
kept back, and in a few minutes the en-
tire building, a large two and a half story,
wooden structure was In flames. Plum
bers tools and other articles in the house
were burned and the excitement ran high
men and women running up and down the
streets, crying against the board of
health. As the flames rolled and cracked,
the mob howed its delight. Threats were
made as to what would be done If police
or health officers interfered, but there
was no interference. No arrests have
been made
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12
WILL MEET AT OCALA.
suwannee Presbytery Concludes Its
Work at Gainesville.

Gainesville, Fla, April 1.-THE second
day of the session of the Presbytery of
Suwannee was opened at O'Clock yester-
day morning, when the session was called
to order by the new moderator, Rev. ]. T.
Owen.
Among abe important work disposed of
was the election of commissioners to the
General Assembly, which will convene in
Little Rock, Ark, next month. Rev. j.
c. Tins of Lake City and Ruling Elder
c. NJ. Brown of Ocala, principals, with
Rev. H. S. Yerger. d, D., of Fernandina
and Ruling Elder A. D. Chamblin of Ar
cher as alternates were elected. Ocala
was selected the next meeting place.
and December of the present year as
the time at which the session shall con-
vene.
The following named are in attendance:
H. S. Yerger, Fernandina; j. A Klein
mond, Live Oak; j. G.. Law Ocala; Thos.
p Hay, Palatka; w. S. Milne, Micanopy;
J. w. Jafferty, ]. T. Owen, East Jackson
Vile; Ruling Elders, w. II. Simmons,
Jacksonville; c. NJ. Brown, Ocala A. ].
Vidal Gainesville; H. A. Blackburn Live
Oak; John Eikel, Mikesville; d. e, Whit
stone, High Springs; j.. D. Chamblin,
Bethlehem; S. E. Banknfght, Micanopy:
j. o. Turnipseed, Center Point; W. A
Smith, Tacoma.
Mr.. Clarence Harrod and Miss Claude
Sledge were married last night at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. A. Sledge, Rev w. T. Hundley,
pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrod have the best
wishes OF a host of friends.
case of smallpox was discovered IN
the western portion of the city yesteP-
day. Only one case is reported, how
ever, and no danger is anticipated.
The Gun Club is making extraordinary
preparations for a grand turnament on
the 22nd, when Jack flaming, the crack
wing shot, will be here. P. A Ruhl has
been appointed official referee for the
tournament.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12
INGALLS, OF THE BIG FOUR.
Advocates Income and Franchise
Taxes as the Fairest and Ensi-
est Methods of Revenue.

Kansas City, Mo-, April u.-Presdent
M. e. Ingalls, of the Big Four Railroad,
speaking at a dinner of the Knife and
Fork Club tonight, advocated the income
tax and the franchise tax. 1--WE are jus;
learning" he said that a franchise tax
is the easiest collected of any, and prob
ably one of the fairest ways of raising
revenue. OF course, those who manage
corporations will object as everybody
does, to paying taxes, but nevertheless
it is right and proper. Those that have
the protection of the state should bear
their share of its burdens.
II have always believed in an income
tax and have thought that the decision of
our Supreme Court against the consti-
tutionality OF such a tax was one of the
most unfortunate occurrences of the age.
We should have a tax on all incomes,
large or small exempting a moderate
amount as most of the states exempt a
certain amount of property from exc
cution and levy. This country Is so rich
that with fair system of taxation and
economy in expenditure the tax rate will
be so low that it will not be oppressive,
and thus you will encourage and protect
your small property holders"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12
MAYOR OF DALLAS SUED.
BY Southern Pacific for Failure to
Deliver Railroad.

Dallas. Tex. April 11.-suit has been
brought in the United States Court here
by the Southern Pacific system against
Mayor w. c. Conner. The plaintiffs al
lege that Conner had made q contract
with them to sell the Dallas Fort Worth
and Gulf road, better known as the Dali
las Terminal Railroad, inside of sixty or
ninety days, and they sue for a specific
compliance with the contract. MIR. Con-
nor made a statement to-day in which
he says:
II gave the late c. p. Huntington an
option to purchase a certain amount of
stock of the Dallas Fort Worth and Gulf
Company, conditioned upon his furnish
ing the money and financing the building
of a line between Dallas and Fort Worth,
and paying certain amount for the STOCK.
They have never compiled with the con-
ditions. This is a suit for specific per-
formance of that option and agreement
The time within which they were to carry
it out has long since passed"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12
GERMAN OFFICIAL DlSGRACED.
Minister of war for Wurtembur&'
Implicated in Scnndalous Affair,
Resigns His Portfolio.

Stuttgart. April n.-Baron Schott Won
Schottenstein. minister of war for Wur-
temburg, concerning whom reports of res
ignation under pressure and of suicide
pending painful disclosures were circulat-
ed last month. resigned his portfolio to-
day For nine years the Baron, who Is
a general of infantry, was minister of war
for Wurtemburg. Last month a woman
was arrested in Stuttgart, at whose fash
ionable residence 1t was alleged, scandal
Gus orgies had occurred. Baron Won Sdhot-
tenstein was accused of being one of the
principal participants and was called upon
to testify at the preliminary hearing
of the charges against the accused wo-
man. Shortly afterward he was given
ieave of absence by the King of Wurtem-
burg, and there was a report that he had
committed suicide. From the outset his
dismissal or his resignation was expected
as the inevitable outcome Of the scandal.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12

roof, then on to the adjoining roofs, and
when we got to the silk-house we found
an aperture cut through the roof. The
thieves were too wise to try the scut-
tie, because they figured that it would
be wired. They had made a getaway
in the building and used it. The case
was reported by Sheridan and the firm
made him a present of silk enough to
make few silk dresses for his wIfs.
Now, there is something to be learned
from this. One thing is that If you hear
a burglar in the house, and you can fin1
voice, call to him from where you lay to
kindly shut the front door as he goes
out If you jump up in your excitement
you will be a dead man. OF course, if it
is your reputation he is stealing, it Is
worth while to take a chance"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12

From the Baltimore sun.


The risk taken by a foreign woman in
marrying a Frenchman in her own coun-
try iu the expectation OF residing after
ward in France Is shown very clearly by
a case Just decided by the court at Paris.
A Frenchman married an English woman
ln London. His name was mlsspelt in the
notice OF marriage IN London. on the re-
turn OF the Frenchman TO Paris his par.
ents instituted proceedings 10 annual the
marriage The public prosecutor submit
ted that the marriage was invalid and
the tribunal took the same view. on the
ground that the Frenchman went 10 Lon
don 10 marry with the intention Of
committing a fraud on French law" and
that hs name was mfspcit his wife
WAS held 20 De aware Of this and there
fore not entitled 10 relief Tie resuit =
that . respectable woman who supposed
that she Wns being married IA placed ID
. very dlsagfecabie position,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-12
GIRLS AS COAL HEAVERS.
Japanese Load 1 900 Tons of Coal i'm
SIX Hours.
From the Century.

From the Century.
Bishop Potter paints this realistic pic
ture in a paper recording his impress
sions of Japan:
IF 1 were asked to say, of all that 1
saw in Japan, what that is that lives most
wildly in my memory, l should probably
shock my artistic reader by saying that
it was the loading of a steamship at Ma
gasak with coal. The huge vessel, the
Empress of Japan, was one morning,
soon after it's arrival at Nagasaki, sud
denly festooned-I can use no other word
from stem to stern on each side with
a series of hanging platforms, the broad
est nearest the base and diminishing
as they rose, strung together by ropes,
and ascending from the Sampans, or huge
boats in which the coal had been brought
alongside the steamer, until the highest
and narrowest platform was just below
the particular portfolio through which it
was received into the ship.
There were, in each case, all along
the sides of the ship. some four or FIVE
of these platforms. one above another, on
each of which stood a young girl. On
board the sampans the men were busy
filing long line of baskets holding, /
should think, each about two buckets of
coal, and these were passed up from the
sampans in a continuous and unbroken
line until they reached their destination,
each young girl as she stood on her par
ticular platform, passing, or rather al
most throwing, these huge basketfuls of
coal to the girl above her, and she again
to her mate above her, and so on to the
end.
THE rapidity, skill, and above all, the
rhythmic precision with which, for hours,
this really tremendous task was perform
ed was an achievement which might well
fill an American athlete with envy and
dismay. AS l moved to and fro on the
deck above them, watching this unique
scene. took out my watch to time these
girl : ard apain al d again l coun ed ixty-
zane hAsasts-they never cell below
sixty-passed on board in this way in a
single minute.
Think of II for a moment. The task
l ought rather to call II an art, so neatly.
simply and gracefully was 1t done-was
this; the young girl stopped TO her COM
panion below her. seized from her up
lifted hands a huge basket OF coal, and
then, shooting her 1.-THE arms upward,
tossed II laughlnRly to the girl above her
in the ever-ascending chain. And all the
while there was heard, as one passed
along from one 10 another OF these chains
Of living elevators, a clear, rhythmical
sound. which ! supposed az first 20 have
been produced by some bystander striking
the metal string OF something Ike a man
doiin, but which ! discovered, after a
little was a series OF notes produced by
the lips Of these young coal beavers them
selves-distinct, precise, melodious and
stimulating.
AZ this task these girls continued, unin.
q nA ia
noon. putting on board in that time, !
Was lola. more than 400 tons Of coal.
an quite free ~ eay that ; 90 not believe
that there be- another body Of wOrk-foik
d. the word who could hare performed
ths same tnsk in she sans time qnq With
fhs same case"