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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
ADDITIONAL RURAL ROUTES.
Work of Establishing Them will
Commence About July /.


The following letter has been re-
ceived from Congressman L. p. Pad
gett:
81 am receiving many letters asking
information when we may expect some
more rural delivery routes established
in our Congressional District. The
people are very anxious to secure it,
ana have been laboring to get an In
spector into the District.
The demands upon the Department
are very great it has something like
five thousand applications on hand.
Thirty six routes have been estab-
lished in our District since OCTOBER
last. / have received the following
letter, which l would be glad to have
you publish for the information Of
those interested:
''Hon. l.. P. Padgett House of
representatives,
Washington, D. C.-Sir Referring
to your urgent personal request that
the rural free delivery work in your
district be considered at once, | regret
to state that your wishes cannot be
complied with. Owing to an unfor-
tunate run of circumstances in connec-
ton with the Special Agents assigned to
Tennessee, the work in that state has
gotten behind, and it will be impossi
ole for me to assign anyone to your
District before July LIST. expect to
be able to commence operations there
on July LIST, or very soon thereafter.
Every respectfully,
"a. w. MACHEN,
General Superintendent"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
NEGRO KILLED.
George Lawrence Empties Two
Loads of Buck-ShOt
Into Ocey Brown-Lawrence Es-
capped, and Has not Yet
Been Caught.

Ocey Brown, colored. was shot by
George Lawrence, also colored, Satur-
day night at Mt. Pleasant, and died
Sunday from the effects of his injuries.
The shooting took place at the inter-
railroad. Brown, it is said, had the
reputation OF being "bully'' among
the negroes, and on this occasion was
cursing and abusing Lawrence. Dur
Ing the quarrel Lawrence procured a
double barreled shotgun loaded with
buckshot, and emptied the contents of
both barrels into his adversary, one
load taking effect in his shoulder and
the other in his side.
Lawrence made his escape, and has
not yet been arrested 1t is the general
belief that he was justifable.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
Cures Where Doctors Fail.

Mrs. Frank Chiasson, Patterson, La,
writes June Sth, 1902: II had malaria
fever in very bad form, was under treat
ped taking their medicine the fever
would return. used a sample bottle of
Herbine, found it helped me. Then
bought two bottles, which completely
cured me. ] feel grateful to you for
furnishing such splendid medicine,
and can honestly recommend it to those
suffering from malaria, as it will surely
cure them" Herbine, SOC bottle at A.
b RAINS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

Coal Creek. May 23.-It is the
opinion of some mining experts who
have examined Fraterville coal mine,
in which the terrible explosion &C.
Cured last Monday morning, that it
was caused by powder dust. This. it
is suggested, might have resulted from
improper ventilation in the mine,
which until two years ago was.unques-
tonably considered the safest in the
Coal Creek belt.
Further investigation will, however,
likely be made to ascertain whether any
gas deposits were penetrated, as at
first thought.
Rescuing parties labored in vain last
night and today in their efforts to
recover dead bodies, as none had been
brought out since 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, when the number was 212.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
NEEDS OF MINERS FAMILIES.
The Real Enormity of the Situation Has
Not Been Realized.

OF these all save three have been
identified.
The Chairman of the relief commit
tee sent out from Knoxville announces
that it requires $500 per day to provide
actual necessities of life for the widows
and fatherless, and to give other aid
that comes within the province of the
relief committee. 1t is thought that
the real enormity of the situation has
not been fully realized, and that
outside cities have on that account
failed to respond.
BILL IN CONGRESS.
Washington, May 90. Representa-
tive Gibson of Tennessee, has intro
duced bill appropriatlng $40, 600 for
the relief of the sufferers from the Coal
Creek disaster. The bill will probably
not pass.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
NEGRO KILLED.
Run Over by the Cars at Carter's
Creek.

Wednesday night of last week at Car
ter's Greek, Jim Harris. col. was run
over by train and died the next day as
a result of his injuries. Harris had
been sitting up with corpse, and had
left the house, walking down the rail
road track. when he sat down to rest.
It is presumed that sleep overlook him,
as few minutes later his mangled
body was found lying near the track
by several negroes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
FIRE AT RIVERSIDE.
Store House Belonging to A. L.
Blocker DESTROYED.

The store-house belonging to A. l..
Blocker, situated just opposite Frazer 8
store at Riverside, was totally de-
stroyed by fire at an early hour Monday
morning. The store had been leased
by Mr. Fraser, who had quantity of
provender stored therein, which was
also destroyed. The building was in
sured for $500 with Gordon & fowler,
agents, and Mr. Fraser's loss is also
covered by insurance The origin of
the fire is not known. Mr.. Blocker
purchased the house short time ago
from Mr.. Horace Rainey.
Contained in this building were the
clay pigeons and other paraphernalia of
the Columbia Gun Club which we're all
destroyed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
B. A. CHERRY INDICTED.
Marion County Grand Jury Finds True
Bill Against Him.

Estill Springs, Tenn, May 22,-It
will be remembered that Rev. b. A.
Cherry recently addressed an open
letter to Attorney General Donaldson,
demanding an Investigation of the
charge Of arson against himself. The
Franklin County grand jury, it seems,
found no indictment, but the Marion
County grand jury did find one
against him in the Monteagle case.
Today Sheriff Mccullough, of Marion
County, came over and served the
capias on the accused minister. As
many of Mr.. Cherry-s neighbors as
could do so-in the limits of space
for signatures-signed the appearance
bond. The court will convene on the
first Monday in August.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
TOT CAUSES NIGHT ALARM.

zone night my brothers baby was
taken with Group" writes Mrs. J. @.
Snider, of G. ittenden, Ky, lit seemed
It would strangle before we could get a
doctor, so we gave 1t DIR. Kings New
Discovery, which gave quick relief and
permanently cured It,. We always keep
It in the house to protect our children
from Group and Whooping Cough. 1t
cured me Of chronic bronchial trouble
that no other remedy would relieve"
Infallible for Coughs, Colds, Throat
and Lung troubles. SOC and $500 Trial
bottles flee at W. p. Woldridge's drug
tore.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
World Wide Reputation.

Whites Cream Vermifuge has achiev-
ed world wide reputation as being the
best of all worm destroyers, and for its
tonic influence on weak and unthrifty
children, as it neutralizes the acidity
or sourness of the stomach, improves
their digestion, and assimilation of
food, strengthens their nervous system
and restores them to the health, vigor
and elasticity or spirits natural to
25c at A. B. RAINS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
SHE DIDN'T WEAR A MASH.

But her beauty was completely hid
den by sores, blotches and pimpfes till
she used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Then
Fever Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Carbuncles
and Felons from its use. Infallible for
Cuts, Corns, Burns, Scalds and Piles.
Cure guaranteed. 25c at w. p. VOL
bridges. It
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
Marriage License.

William F. Dillehay to Miss A nnie
Craig.
Taylor Kincade to Miss Mary
Stewart.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
National Decoration Day.

The postofiice will be closed to-day,
May 30, and Sunday hours only will be
observed. General delivery open from
IL to l. Rural delivery carriers will not
be effected by holiday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
DO u B !
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE.

Women who are yet to experience the trial
of motherhood should post themselves and
eeason with modern intelligence. Theories
based upon the conditions that surrounded
your grandmothers or of the lower animal
kingdom, should not be advanced-is pure
ignorance. Fashion and civilization has
,hanged your mode of living, dress and
thought The modern mother need not suf-
60 mould the fetus and give successful issue
of the living child. Mothers Friend is a
softening and relaxing linment, for exter-
nal use shortly after a woman finds her
self pregnant, or as soon as fullness and
discomfort with morning sickness is evident.
Il relieves the excruciating pain occasioned
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
Genuine Philadelphia Lawn uOWeIs

Start in time and beautify your yard by
using one of our Lawn Mowers. Price,
from $3.50 to $500 each.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

Have you Spring Trip Cutivator at $1S? This
price killer competitors. We furnish points with each
cultvator. 10 Genuine Brown Double Shoves.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

We the biggest stock of Poultry Netting this city, You
will be asonished the low price make you poultry
ting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
LOST IN THE NEW YORK FIRE
Names of Those Who Were Caught in the
Blaze in the Park Avenue sEr,s
Hotel. " ''8<

New York, Feb. 24.-Sophia Beach,
81 years of age, a guest of the Park
Avenue hotel, who was burned about
the face and body, has died in the
hospital. This makes the nineteenth
victim. All the other fire victims in
the different hospitals will probably
recover. Rev. VIM. BOardman, of Nor
walk, Conn.,, who is suffering from
burns about the face. hands and body,
is improved. The property loss, in
Guiding hat of the hotel guests, will
hardly reach 81, 900 900. The hotel is
damaged $4,000 and the armory cost
100000 to build. 1t contained some
relics that cannot be valued, one be-
ing a portrait Of George Washington.
The cause of neither fire is known.
OLn of the saddest incidents of the
fire was the death of Mrs. Salome
Foster, the '"Tombs Angel who for
fifteen years had done service in be-
half of female prisoners in the TOmbs
and other city prisons. Mrs. Foster
was the widow of John w. Foster,
and had lived for the last five Years
at the Park Avenue hotel. Her income,
which was at one time considered
large, was for the most part expended
upon the deserving poor.
The following is a list of persons
who lost their lives in the fire, or who
died from injuries received therein:
Acton, Norman, Of Colorado Springs,
Colo; Burdett, Col. Charles L.. of
Hartford. Conn; Bernhardt, William
j., of Chicago; Pernhardt, Mrs. Will
liam j., wife of foregoing; Conrad, Lee
G., of this city; Hovey, Fred S., of
Lyons, n. Y; Hames, J. r. mot GER
tain, may be Thomas Horne). Denver,
Colo; IvisOn, John, Denver, Colo; Lig-
CERT, Minnie E., of Denver, Colo; Nc
Manus. Mrs. j.; O'COnnell, Captain
Charles Underwood; Robbins, ex-Rep-
resentatiye CASTOR A., Of Savannah.
Ca; Schlessinger, Esther, of Chicago;
SPAIN, Jacob, of Rochester, n. Y:
Walker. John G., of Columbia, Tenn;
Piper. Colonel Alexander NJ, U. S. A.,
retired; Foster, Mrs. Salome, known
as the 'TOmbs Angel; Mrs. William
s. BOardman. wife if Rev. William S..
Boardman; Sophia Beach, of this city.
There were sixteen persons injured
burned about face and hands. or
partly s%uffOcated. but among these the
name Of Rear Admiral Miller. who was
at first reported fatally injured, does
not appear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27

the left of the French ambassador
was Chief Justice Fuller.
After the dinner the guests repaired
to the parlors, where for an hour or
more they remained i'll social cOnversa-
ton. The prince chatted freely with
the company. At 1910 the party dis
persed, the prince leaving directly for
the railroad station, where his special
train awaited him, leaving at midnight
for New York city.
Following was the programme for
the day:
Arrive at Shooters island at 9:45
a. m. Launching of Meteor at 1920
a. m. Luncheon to president and
party on Hohenzollern at 1870 p. IN.
Received by Mayor Low at New York
city hall at 4 p. m. Dinner by Mayor
Low at Metropolitan club at Z p. III.
Metropolitan opera house, gala per-
Torrance arranged by citizens, at $50
p. N.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
GOES AGAINST SCHLEY
President Roosevelt Renders His Decision
Adversely on the Appeal of
the Admiral.

Washington. Feb. 21.-President
Roosevelt decides against Admiral
Schley. His reply to that officers ap-
peal from the verdict of the court of
inquiry has been made public. For the
first time Admiral Sampson is officially
and ~categOrically declared to have
been in command at the battle Of San
tiago. This declaration is made by
the highest possible authority, the
commander-in-chief of the army and
navy of the United States.
The president holds that while
SIMPSONS command was technical
and NOMINAL Commodore Schley did
not assume command and the COM
nand was in no way passed to him by
reason Of SIMPSONS distance from the
scene of the actual fighting. There
fore Sampson must stand in history
as the responsible commander.
AS to the question of credit for the
battle, independent of the question of
technical command. the president holds
that Sampson must have first credit
because of his excellent blockade and
his responsibility. Sampson command
ed the fleet and Scnley II western Gil
vision. But in the presidents opinion
neither is entitled TO credit for meri-
tOrious or important service in the
battle itself.
"The actual fact, the important
fact" says the president, lis that aft
er the battle was joined not a helm
was srifted. not a gun fired, not a
pound of steam was put on in the en-
CINE room aboard any ship actively en-
gagged in obedience to the order of
either Sampson or Schley, save on
their own two vessels. 1t was a cap
tains fight"
President Roosevelt sustains the
verdict of the court of inquiry. which
he declares was unanimous in it's find
ings on all important points. This
leaves the censure unanimously passed
by the court standing of full force
mon the records.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
THE ARRIVAL AT NEW YORK
Cannons Sa1utes to Prince Hen.
Nv of Prussia.

Cannons Statutes to Prince Hem
ry of Prussia.
New York, Feb. 25.-The Kronprinz
Wilhelm, with Prince Henry of Prus-
STA and party on board, arrived at
Thirty-fourth street pier, North river.
at noon Sunday, about tWenty-fOur
hours behind schedule time. High
winds and heavy seas delayed the big
liner, and the programme for the first
two days Of the princes visit as orig
inally planned had to be alb ndoned.
Prince Henry was officially welcomed
by Rear Admiral RObley d. Evans
and staff, who met the KrOnprinz at
the narrOWs in the naval tug Nina.
Cannons at Fort WadsWorth and
Fort Hamilton Numbered Salutes as
the big liner steamed up the bay and
the salutes were taken up by the ships
of the American squadron, each YES
sci firing twenty-one guns. Steam
whistles ON all kinds of craft, large
and small, shrieked out a continuous
welcome as the princes steamer made
it's way up the harbOr and to it's dock.
After the prince boarded the impe-
rial yacht Hohenzollerm he received
official calls from Mayor Low, Admiral
Barker and his staff, General Brooke
and staff and Ambassador HOlleben
and staff. More impressive than any
official welcome, however, was the
great popular welcome given the visi-
tor by thousands upon thousands of
people who lined the shore and crowd
ed every pierhead, cheering continu-
ously as the vessel passed up the riv-
er.
Captain Nathan Sargent called on
the prince as the special representa-
tive of Admiral Dewey. The captain
said that he had been sent by the
admiral especially to express to the
prince the admiral's regret at not be-
ing able to greet him personally and
to pay his respects. In the afternoon
the prince and his staff boarded the
tug Nina and returned the calls of
Admiral Barker and General Brooke.
Prince Henry gave a dinner at night
on board the Hohenzollern and at 1
O'Clock in the morning Prince Henry's
train left Jersey City for Washington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
Kansas City in a Bad Way.

Kansas City. Feb. 21.-Kansas City
is without it's five principal charter of
ficers as a result of the decision of
the state supreme court Ousting City
Comptroller Lund, City Physician COT
fin, Clerk Curry. Assessor YOst and
City Counsellor MiddlebrOOk. hold-Over
Republicans. After the decision had
become thoroughly understood and
they had sought the advice Of their
attorneys, each of the ousted Republic
ans left their offices. refusing to as
sumo responsibility lOr their future
conduct. Thus. practically all the city's
business came to an abrupt StandStill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
Yourself and Others.

Miss Bessie Hyde departed for Chi
cago Tuesday. After a two weeks
stay in that city, she goes to Lena,
Wis, for the summer.
Ernest Lane was in Bloomington
first of the week.
Mrs. Myra Alexander is a guest of
Lancaster friends.
P. BARLEY of Bloomington trans
acted business in this city Tuesday.
Samuel Snyder and daughter, Miss
Geneva, George Starrat and JAS. An
drews of BeetOwn were Lancaster
callers Tuesday.
Will Morkin of Bloomington was
seen on our streets Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Parker returned to her
home after a pleasant VISIT with her
sister, Mrs. J.. G. Clark.
Mrs. Anna Eastman Of Chicago
was in this city the first of the week,
visiting her mother, Mrs. Kilbourn.
Mrs. d. Griffith who has been
spending the winter in Nebraska, re-
turned to her home here Monday.
Miss Jessie Hale of Platteville spent
Sunday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Eastman re-
turn to Lancaster this week to reside.
Messrs. Everett Faust, Jay Donnel-
ly, Lester Brady and Bert Pritchett
drove over from Bloomington Sunday
afternoon, returning the same e
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Bevan of Ten
nyson were guests of Sheriff Dickin-
sons family over Sunday.
Miss Pender is in Chicago purchas-
ing her stock of spring millinery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
T|LLMAN ELIMINATED
President WithdraWs invitation
Sent Senator TO Attend
Princes Banquet.
HE REFUSED TO TAKE A HINT
Senate Clerks Notified Not to Call the
Names of Either TilIman
or McLaurin.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Frye,
president pro tempore of the senate,
has given directions to the clerks of
the senate that the names OF Sena-
tors Tillman and McLaurin of South
Carolina must not be called on rail-
calls until further notice. This fixes
the status of the senators, who are
practically suspended from all sena-
torial functions.
President Roosevelt has withdrawn
his invitation extended to Senator Till
man of South Carolina to attend the
dinner to be given in honor Of Prince
Henry of Prussia at the White House.
IL is stated that this. action on the
part of the president was made nee
essary from the fact that owing to
occurrences on the floor of the senate
last Saturday the senator from South
Carolina was declared III contempt of
the senate.
Sequel Was Sensational. II.
There was a sensational sequel to
the decision of the president to elm
mate Senator Tillman from the list Of
dinner guests. The president sent for
Senator Cockrell of Missouri and asked
him as a friend and Democratic col
league of Senator Tillman to suggest
to the latter the prOpriety OF With
drawing his acceptance Of the dinner
invitation. The president explained
his attitude in the matter and said
that in view of the contempt proceed
ingS Mr.. Tillman's presence would not
only be an affront to the senate, but
a diScOurteSy to Prince Henry. Mr..
Cockrell accepted the commission and
later telephoned to the president that
Mr.. Tillman absolutely refused to
withdraw his acceptance in response
to the presidents suggestion. The
president Immediately cancelled the
invitation in a note which he dis
patched directly to Mr.. Tillman short
ly before noon.
Feeling of the Senator's.
The committee on privileges and
elections will probably meet at once
to act on the case of Tillman and Nc
Laurin. 1t will be decided then wheth-
er they shall be cleared of contempt
or whether further punishment shall
be visited. 1t is felt that Tillman, by
his questionable apology, has not done
sufficient to purge himself of contempt.
The feeling toward McLaurin is far
different. There is a question eve
whether he is rightly in contempt. 1t
is believed by some Of the older sen
atOrs like Platt and SpOOner that his
language was not unparliamentary.
He did not brand Tillman as a liar,
but branded as a lie the statement
which Tillman repeated, but for which
TilIman did not assume ro~SOOnSibilitV.
McLaurin. it is said, had a right to
defend himself when attacked and
should not be punished for returning
a blow. 1t may be, therefore, that
McLaurin will be purged of contempt
at once, while Tillman's punishment
is allowed to continue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
Death of Billy Emerson.

Boston, Feb. 25.-"Billy' Emerson,
the famous minstrel, is dead in an OBJ
scure hotel in this city, where he had
been living some months in poverty
and all but forgotten. During the lat
ter part of his career he is said to have
received the highest salary ever paid
to an individual performer in minstrel
sy. The cause of death was cOnSump-
ton. and of his poverty horse racing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27
GUEST OF THE NATION
Prince Henry Of Prussia and His
Suite Are Welcomed TO
Washington.
DRIVEN TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Received by President Roosevelt
Given a Noisy Welcome on Ar
irving in New York.

New York, Feb. 25.-In a drizzling
rain and in the presence of a brilliant
a~ssemblage, amidst cheering and the
1oar Of cannon, the German emperor's
new schOoner-yacht Meteor was
launched from Shooters island. Unlike
the weather, the arrangements were
perfect and no untoward incident
married the occasion.
The yacht was christened by Miss
Alice Roosevelt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27

Washington, Feb. 25.-Prince Hen
ry of Prussia and suite, accompanied
by the welcoming delegations from
both the president and German en-
bassy, arrived here at 1920 o'clock
in the morning, promptly on schedule
time. The trip from Baltimore to
Washington was without incident.
Secretary of State Hay, Secretary of
the Navy Long, Assistant Secretary
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-27

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blood, cures obstinate cough and heals
weak lungs.
II was taken with Grippe, which resulted in
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time. wrote to DR.. Pierce about my condition,
vised me to take his Golden Medical Discovery
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DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets keep the
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