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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
A MYSTERIOUS MATTER.
An Entire Family Disappears and
BlOOd-Stained Clothing Dis
covered.

| St. Louis, June 19.-There is a mys-
terry in the southwestern portion of
the city which the authorities are
trying to solve.
Mrs. Henry Mullering and her IA
year-old daughter, Emma, disappeared
from their home on Pernod road on
May 7. All efforts to find them or
any clew to their whereabouts have
been unsuccessful.
Shortly after the disappearance of
Mrs. Mullering and the daughter,
Mullering sold his growing crop, his
implements and stock and left the
place.
Mullering has not been seen since
last Saturday morning when he called
at the home of Lemuel Staley, where
he displayed two railroad tickets,
and left, apparently in haste.
Joseph Portner rented the Null
lering place when Mullering left it.
The Portners, in rumaging through
the house, found blood-stained
dress and other blood-stained gar
ments, which neighbours say had be-
longed to Mrs. Mullering. These gar
ments, apparently, had been hidden
by some one. The Portners burned
them.
If Mrs. Mullering and her daughter
ran away from home they did not
leave in good clothes. Their best
garments, their best shoes, their
good hats-these were all found in
the house.
A search is being made of places
in the vicinity where the bodies of
the woman and girl might be hidden
in the event that they were muir
dered
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
The Effects OF Artillery.

Tt has long been commonplace
that the effects of artilleryare mainly
moral" but for all that the intro
duction of the new explosive-lyddite
especially-and of quick-fring guns
had insensibly revived the belief in the
great material value of artillery. Tt
would be gratuitous to say that ar
tillery has had great downfall in
general estimation-among those
who have always taken sane view
of it's uses we do not think it has
but we may fairly say that relative.
ly to artillery the rifle has gained
in reputation. We know now that
Iyddite. although it may make short
work of the mahdi's tomb, is of little
use against earthworks, especially
when it falls on very soft ground, and
that the stories of men whose senses
left them and whose teeth shook in
their heads because they happened
to be within quarter of mile of an
explosion Of lyddite were mere
moonshine.-London Spectator.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
ANNEX.

Try bamboo porch shade, all sizes
| SOC to Sl.50.
See us for your ice cream freezers. We
handle the White Mountain, Arctic and
Queen makes.
Flower pots, all sizes, &c, &c, &c. 10c tc
lie each.
A big sample line of fancy hammocks,
all grades See our woven wire ham
mocks, guaranteed not to rust at $3.50
to SO rs each.
Wire fly traps, loo each,
Sticky fly paper, three double sheets
for DC.
Best parlor matches, 10o per dozen
boxes.
Good steel garden hoes, only 15c each.
Toy garden sets, 10c, Is, and 25c set.
Croquet sets from 75c to 81 90 set.
Water coolers, all sizes, from $1.40 to
50 so.
Whitewash brushes 10c to 49c each.
Jap mats for lawns onlyl7c each.
Our stock of wall paper is complete at
all times, see us before buying.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
MAI. WALLER EN- ROUTE EAST
The Marine officer SensibIy Refuses
to Discuss Army Matters
With Reporters.

Chicago, June 19.-Maj. Lyttleton
w. T. Waller, of the Unite states
marine corps, who was recently ,urt-
martialed for carrying out the Kill"
order of Gen. Smith in the Philip
pines, passed through this city
Wednesday morning on his way to
the Brooklyn navy yard. With Maj
Waller was a detachment of 20 ma
rines. The party stayed over only
long enough to have their cars in
spected. Maj. Waller refused further
to discuss any army matters.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
500 REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all it's stages, and that is Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cur
rative powers, that, they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address, FL. CHI ENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Bullets WnistIed at Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant, June 16.-Quite an
excitement was created in Black Bot
tom last Saturday night by the shoot
ing OF Will Perkins, young white
man Of this place, by John Smargon-
sky. a merchant in that end of town.
1t seems that Parkinson was standing
in front of the store striking matches.
which enraged Smargonsky, and he
Immediately ordered Perkins away. A
discussion was brought up between the
two men. and after few words were
exchange, Smargonsky opened fire on
Parkinson and the latter began
throwing rocks at Smargonsky.
Parkinson was shot through the arm,
receiving painful, though not serious
wound.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
OVER THE COUNTY.
Penny pictures at Young's.

Penny pictures at Young's. If
Two prisoners sent out on the
Santa Fe hack last week to join the
work house gang, made their escape
while the driver back was turned anG
have not since been heard of. The ne
groes were handcuffed together.
Mrs. Sam Vestal and son OF Latta
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John q.
Latta.
$5, 600 to loan at per cent. No loan
smaller than $500; 49,.
The ladies of the McCains neighbor-
hood will give an ice cream supper
to- night at the McCains' school
house.
The ladies of the M. E. church at
Glendale gave an ice cream sup
per, last evening, at the Glendale
school house.
Misses Maude Burns and Louise AL
len have returned from visit to Miss
Elizabeth Thomas at Glendale.
The county has been visited by local
rains during the past few days and
much good has been done growing
crops. Rains are still badly needed in
some sections of the county.
You can save from So to $40 by buy
ing buggy and harness of A. M.
Leach, Lazarus warehouse, South
Main street. may 16-tf
The Mt. Pleasant Businesses Mems
Club has taken up the good roads ques-
ton, and will endeavor to improve the
roads leading into the phosphate city.
An election will be held in Mt
Pleasant June "a to elect an Herman
for the first ward, the last election
having resulted in tie between
Messrs. H. d. Ruhm and S. H. Good.
hoe.
Mr.. S. B. Nichols has had made for
the Carter Creek Gun Club a hand
some engraved gold medal to be worn
by the champion of the gun clubs
weekly shoots The medal is indeed
a hansdome one and well worth wear
ing.
Notary Public blanks for sale at this
office. If
: Mrs w. r. PEBBLES and family have
moved out from Nashville to their
home at Fountain Greek. for the sum-
mer, and Mr.. PEBBLES will also spend
his rest days there.
On account of the absence of three
men from the Office, due to sickness,
we are unable to handle all of our cor
this week. We hope those
who are left out will not be dis |
but will write again soon
we appreciate all their letters.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
AT thee
RACKET
Try our new Crushed Roses and
Verona Violet falcon Powder in
laroa o,Iass hottJas raduced IN 12c

Try our new Crushed Roses and
Verona Violet falcon Powder in
large glass bottles reduced to l2c.
The we'll known Mennon's falcon
Powder, only l9c.
Other good grades of falcon Powder,
sc and l0c.
We carry at all times a big line OF
toilet soaps.
Children's Parasols, new line, all col
ors, pc to SOC.
Ladies Parasols, all grades, 35c to
81 80
Fancy crepe papers, in rolls and boxes,
10c and l9c.
Fine writing tablets and box statione-
ry, all grades.
Mems Summer Underwear, assorted
colors and good values, zoe, 25c to Toe
garment.
Boys Balbriggan Underwear, 25c and
35c garment.
Mems Fancy Dress Shirts, all styles
and coIors. We have larger and bet
ter line than ever at 35c to soc.
Big line of Shopping and Travelling
Bags and Valises from Boo, soc to $3.50
each. Good canvas Telescopes, all sizes,
from 30c to 99c.
Suit cases, all sizes and grades.
Mems Sweaters, all colors, in wool and
cotton
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
ASSIGNED TO THIRD INFANTRY.
Lieut.. Ragsdale Ordered to Repo t
at Fl. Thomas.

Lieut.. Robt. o. Ragsdale. who was
appointed by President Roosevelt to a
second lieutenancy some weeks since.
received instructions from the Secreta-
ry of War this morning, assigning him
to the 3rd Infantry. He is ordered to
report at once to regimental head
quarters at Fit. Thomas ky., where he
will be assigned to some company.
The company at the Columbia Arsenal
belongs to the 3rd Infantry, but it is
not probable that Lieut.. Ragsdale will
be sent to this company.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
STATE REPUBLICANS
Hold Harmonious Convention and
Name Full Ticket.

Name Full Ticket.
The.State Republican Convention in
session at Nashville. put full ticket
in the field Wednesday TO oppose the
Democratic candidates recently nomi-
mated for Governor, Supreme Court
Court of Chancery Appeals and Rail-
road Commissioner for Middle Ten
nessee. All of the nominations were
made by reclamation and the conven-
tiOn was in other respects possibly
the most harmonious that the Repub-
licans of the State have held in years.
The following ticket was named:
II. 7. Campbell, of Carter, for Gov
ernor.
]. J. Elliott, of Rutherford, for
State Railroad Commissioner
I. A. Wright, of Roane; q. S.
Parks. of Bradley; Ernest Caldwell.
of Bedford ID. W. Starnes, of Law
renee. and g. Ii. Trlmble. of Shelby,
for Judges of the Supreme Court.
George T. Mccall, of Carroll
George S. Ramsey. of Coffee, and
Ken. G. Hicks, of Anderson, for
Judges of the Court of Chancery APP
peals.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
PRESIDENT HARPER DENIES.
Report of an Additional Gift to Chi
cagO University by Mr.. Rock
efeIler Untrue.

Chicago, June 19.-The report that
John d. Rockefeller had given the
University of Chicago $75O,OOO not
heretofore announced, was denied by
President Harper to-day.
"The report that this sum came
from Mr.. Rockefeller is untrue" said
DR.. Harper. ''The money came from
different people, about forty of them.
| am not at liberty to give out their
names, and hence can not answer the
question whether Mr.. Rockefeller
was among the donors"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
He Didn't Mean EurOne.

The pastor was making call.
"Ah, Mrs. Fastleigh," he said, dole
fully, have you made any prepare
tions for the journey to the other
land?"
"Oh, yes" was the animated reply.
my travelling dress and several
others are all done, and John is going
to order the steamer rug and new
trunk o-day."-Philadelphia Bulletin
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juue13
How the Japnnese sIcen
F. r. ESTES.

The Japanese never sleep with the
head to the north. This is because
the dead in Japan are always buried
with the head in that position In
the sleeping rooms of many of the
private houses and of hotels a dia-
gram of the points of the compass
is posted upon the ceiling for the
convenience of guests.-Albany Ar
gus.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Close Enough,

Mercutio-There is much complaint
in church circles about the pew and
the pulpit being too far apart.
Hamlet-Not so the stage and the
gallery seats. We're they any closer
together, gadzooks, not an egg would
miss.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Population of the Philippines.

In a recent table giving the popula-
ton of various parts of the Orient, the
American possessions in the Philip
pines are described as follows: Area in
square kilometers, 296 $40; total popu-
lation, 1000, 900; population per square
kilometer, 27.-N. Y. Herald.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
GOOD POSITIONS.

You may, without paying to the
college a cent for tuition. until course
is completed and position secured,
attend the Draughon' Practical Bust
ness Colleges, Nashville, St. Louis,
Atlanta, Montgomery, Little Rock,
Shreveport. Fit. Worth and Galveston.
Send for catalogue, it will explain all J
Address: Credit Dept, Draughon s
College" at either of above places.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Going After His Family.

Berlin, June 19.-The Boer Gen.
Louis Botha is coming to Dresden.
where his family had taken refuge,
for the purpose of taking them back
to. South Africa.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Potato Barrels.

For potato barrels, made from best
dry stock by experienced coopers See
Bell phone 1873. Maury Barrel Go.
Citizens phones 3i0-3l1. may2-n
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Sounds silly,

sounds silly.
"Uneasy lies the head that wears a
crown" the little girl read from the
book, and then she added: "How
silly!"
"What's silly!" they asked.
"To think that any head could lie
easy with a crown on it." she answered.
"Crowns are only to be worn when
sitting up."-Chicago Post.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
1.-THE VOLCANOES DEADLY WORK

from the Fan of Pompeii to the Destruc-
tioD of 1T. Pierre.'' by Prof. Charles Nor
ris, LII. ID. Most intensely interesting book
ever published. Complete, thrilling and ac-
curate account of greatest disaster that
ever befell the human race-greater even
an Pompeii. Tells bow Martinique, one
was suddenly transformed into veritable
hell. About 500 pages profusely illustrated
with photographs taken before and after
disaster. Practically only martinique
Book" in the field, for everyone now insists
on having Prof. Morris book and no other.
Best author, largest book, best illustrate. d,
scientifically accurate. Price $3.50. Agents
Wanted Enormous profits for those who
act quickly. Most liberal terms, Outfit
10 cents. Doa't lose minute. Send for outfit
immt diately and be at work. The chance
of a lifetime for making money.
Clark Co, 222 =. 4th St, Philadelphia,
Pa. Mention this paper. may 30 At
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
WINS A CADETSHIP.
Lewis w. Watkins, of Franklin, Gets
The Honor.

Franklin, Tenn, June IL. Prof. w.
D. Mooney tonight announced the re-
suit of the competitive examination
for the Seventh District. appointed to
West Point. Lewis W. Watkins, of
Franklin, won the honor. and John f.
Evans, of Columbia, was named as
alternate. the others being unsolicited.
Mr.. Watkins average was 81 S-11 and
MIR. Evans S5 gil.
While Mr.. Evans did not win first
place he stood splendid examinati on,
and still has chance of appointment
should Mr.. Watkins not meet the phys
ical requirements or fail in the exam
ination at West Point.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Ashton Bros.
Again in Full Operation.

damages all repaired all machine
Meal the best that made with machinery
Flour and Meal
solicited
We buy Wheat three hundred days the
Respectfully
,unena Ashton Brothers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
CULLEOKA NURSERY.

Carries general assortment Of Fruit
Trees, Shrubs, Vines. Whole Root AID.
pie Trees specially. Buy of us and
get acclimated stock
CuLLEoKA NURSERY, Culleoka, Tenn.
1872 mt.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Potato Barrels.

For potato barrels, made from best
dry stock by experienced cocpers. See
Bell phone 17S. Maury barrel Co.
Citizens phones 310-3l1. may2-tf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
President of Indiana University.

Bloomington, Ind, June 19.--Will-
lam Lowe Bryan was elected presi-
dent of Indiana State university to
succeed Joseph Swain, who goes to
Swarthmore college as president.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
N.F.VAUCHAN

ST sc.ss r to Jones d Vaughan.}
DEALER IN
All kinds Of Lun. beg, Sash, Doors, Blinds
Laths, Shingles and Posts. We also wish
to buy all grades of Rough Lumber.
Best mixed paints and white lead.
Headqu arters for linseed oil.
Citizens phone 148. East 9Th Stree
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Bob Ford's Widow n Suicide.

Durango, Col, June 19.-Mrs. Mar
garet Feeney, wife of horse jockey,
has committed suicide by taking
morphine. She was separated from
her husband. She was the widow of
Bob Ford, the slayer Of Jesse James.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Big Fire at ShrevepOrt, In.

Shreveport, La, June 19.-Fire, de-
stroyed the plant of Allen & Curry's
lumber mill, Snyders wagon factory,
the residence known as the Rose
place, and several small buildings,
Tuesday. The losses aggregate at
least $150,O00. Allen G. Curry had $22.-
600 insurance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
Potato DiggerS.

And extra points for diggers, for sale
by j. P. Street q Co. It,
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E. A. TIhAM0NS, rH sGHGHos and

Gives strict attention to office practice;
but patients at distance should engage
time before coming.
Office hours s to IL a. M, to p. m.
and at night Cit phone 1913.
Office, Brown Block, Public Square,
Columbia, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-20
NOW Is THE TIME.

Since the holiday rush, and while you
have the leisure. to have your photo
graphs made. We do nothing but first
class work-the latest styles, and as fine
as they can be made.
FlELDEN BROS,
West 7th st.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-11
THE COAL STRIKE.
s. P. THRAsHER,
 Secretary.

Jehovah fillcd his bins with coal for his
 people all to use. A selfish few have gained control and nth-
 CTS rights abHse. They form A trust or combination and lock
 the public bins R. Unt'; ,rmnp dri"e<. !" nation to protest .. against their sins. .....a,, .s Having assumed the stewardship to hold
 our caol i'll trust Until forced to loose their grip they'll hold
 1t till they bust. Perhaps they have an honored name and a
 very small soul Yet still we think they are to blame for the
 high price of coal. An object lesson this may be to carefully
 examine Why tas nation rich and free are on the
 verge 1f Samine. This condition should not exist with plenty
 in the land And Uncle Sam may use his fist to supply
 our demand. Now look at capital and labor having lock
 ed their horns Both regardless of their neighbor are step.
 ping on his corns. While those two giants stop to fight the
 public suffers loss And wOudl more often end 1t right if 1t could be the boss. Miners ordered out on strike now idly
 stand and wait While operators tyrant like refuse to ar
 bitratn. The combination holds the mine, the min-
 CTS watch the hole; We poor consumers may combine and whis-
 tie for our coal
 N, r. Smith, IS Cottage street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-11
PAGE IS NOMINATED.
Republicans of Sixth District Choose
 Senatorial Candidate.

Republicans of Sixth District Choose
 Senatorial Candidate
 The republicans of the Sixth senator. ial district held their convention yester- day, in Republican hall and on the sev-. enth ballot nominated the Rev. Charles Page of North Branford for senator.
 H. s. Hine of Cheshire, chairman of the district committee, called the con- vention to order. w. H.. Newton of Meriden was elected chairman and Mill ton W. Hall of Cheshire was chosen secretary of the convention.
 George E. Bickner of Meriden and James R. Lanyon of Cheshire were the other candidates. In seventh and last ballot stood Page 12, Bicknell 8.
 MT. Page, the nominee, was a member of the house of 1901, and also served a term in 1874 He is a native of North Branford; was educated at the state normal school and Yale. divinity school; was a school teacher for several years and has been, since 1884, pastor of the Foxon Congregational church. He has been town clerk of North Branford for thirty years. In the legislature of 1901 he was house chairman of the temper ance committee -.. .ss5=.#.s
 In the last election in the Sixth dis trict Senator Lanyon (rep) was elect ed by 453 in total vote of 9,191, for the two leading candidates.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-11

am informed that a license has been granted for a twenty round battle be- tween this some Young Corbett and one Rice of Ntw London, to take place in Waterbury on November 9th. If the people of Waterbury want that sort of thing, I don't see how it can be helped very we'll I am a believer in home rule; outside interference is objectiona- ble from many points of view, but when it is found, as it was in New Lon don and in Louisville, that the internal machinery is defective, from whatever cause; then an invitation to any prac- ticable source of assistance is proper. I do not believe that the people of Waterbury want a disgraceful prize fight in that city. If the city officials have been fooled or if theysare fooiing the people, then an appeal for outside help should be made by citizens of Wa terbury, who feel that their city is being disgraced by such an exhibition as the one in question is sure to be.
 When the fight was proposed for New London after license had been refused in Hartford, the citizens of New Lon don aroused themselves and, finding that the city officials were 1fllsrepresent = ing them, took the matter to States At torney Lucas, who promptly asked Chief Justice Torrance for a special ses- sion of the superior court, the same to sit in New London on the night of the proposed fight, in order that all persons who violated the law might be prompt ly dealt, with. He then notified the mayor and others concerned that if the fight took place all participants would be dealt with as the law directs.
 Not wishing to face the probability of a states prison sentence, the contes- tants and others interested quickly ar ranged to shake the dust of Connecticut from their feet and hold forth in Ken lucky, where they felt sure of being welcomed with open arms But here an awakened citizenship rent the air with protests and the governor and attorney general took hand, resulting in an in- junction which prevented the fight.
 Now I have to say to all inquirers that if the people of Waterbury are willing to permit Bill Crowley, who has a police record in Hartford, to give an exhibition such as has been described, l don't see what we can do.k
 I write this letter for stwo-fold pur- pose. First, to make clear our position to our friends, who think we should act in the matter; and second, to call pub lie attention to this daring attempt to set at defiance the laws of our state in he city of Waterbury. e5'.-
 s. P. THRAsHER, t& Secretary.