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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17

A minister in a nearby town on a
recent Sunday surprised his audience,
saws the Atchison Kan. Globe, by
reading the following notice from the
puplit: "The regular session OF the
donkey club will be held as usua
after the services. Members will line
up Just outside the door, make RENAL ks
and stare at the ladies who pass as is
their custom But they didn't that
Sunday.
The devil of North Missouri paper
has an ambition to become a para.
grapher. The other day he produced
the following which he submitted to
the editor:
There are no hair on frog.
Good apples grow high. also cher
ries. The humble bee looks pretty,
but count him out
The farmer what raises wheat kin
cit full and raise other things.
The Lord made the earth, but
Morgan and Carnegie owns it.
A corn is wart on your toe.
Corns and warts are just the same,
only different.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
BONE FOOD

Soft and crooked bones mean
bad feeding. Call the disease
ricketts, if you want to. The
growing child must eat the
right food for growth. Bones
must have bone food, blood
must have blood food and SO
on through the list.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
treatment for soft bones in
children. Littledoses every day
give the stiffness and shape
that healthy bones should have.
Bow legs become straighter,,
loose joints grow stronger and
frmness comes to the SOFT
heads.
Wrong food caused the
trouble. Rightfood will cure it.
In thousands of cases SCOTS
Emulsion has proven to be the
right food for soft bones in
childhood.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4oe-4I5 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and SI.oo; all druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
voss' Store BurgIarIzed.

The general merchandise store OF
S. H. Voss, on the Hampshire pike,
was broken into last week, and sew
eral articles appropriated by the thief
or thieves. Mr.. Voss does not know
exactly, just how much was stolen,
put quantity of cheese, some candy
and a pair Of shoes were among the
articles taken, and quantity OF meal
was found scattered over the floor.
Entrance to the store was effected by
tearing the bars from the back WIN
dow. No money was taken, though
there was some small change in the
cash drawer. =,
A drove of hogs were placed in the
lot back of the store between 10 and IL
o'clock that night, and up to that
time, nothing was noticed to have
been disturbed at the rear OF the store.
The officers have no clue.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
A PRICELESS TREASURE
Sought BY Burglars in jealousy
Guarded Vault.
New York Press

New York Press.l
So highly does William Myths value
the contents OF the vault under the
stoop Of No 12 Union Square that IN
the last three weeks he has had extra
bolts put on the door and has ordered
the jznltor of the building to act as
Waterman, too.
At intervals ON each night since
Myths gave the command the 1anitor,
John H. Golan1er. has inspected the
door Of that vault and assured him
self that locks and bolts and chains
were intact, all the time CHANGING
about fearfully. as il expecting a rush
of desperate men.
These great precautions were far
from useless- That fact was proved
in the dark of yesterday morning.
Golandsr, coming down stairs for one
of II ) hourly inspections or the
treasure vault. had reached the base
ment when he heard the sound OF
cracking wood. He opened the base
met door softly and peered out.
At iastl Myths fears had come
true. A man was at the door OF the
vault He had inserted one end OF a
teel bar between door and casing and
was putting all his strength into an
endeavor to oreaK the lock. So deeply
was desperation written on his face
that GOiander half feared to attack
him. But the janitor remembered his
duty to the owner of the treasure
vault, 80 he flung open the door, threw
himself upon the burglar and bore him
10 the ground.
A policeman. block away, heard
the cry Of Burglar Help" He ran
TO the building, and the desperate
vault breaker was made a prisoner.
Then the policeman asked Golander
what the fellow had done. The
janitm whispered in the policeman
ear. The policeman face turned
white. Desperate, indeed T. he
gasped.
LIN the Yorkville Court the burglar
sai0 he was Joseph Coleman, OF NO:
SIS Columbus avenue. He muttered
something about "being driven to 1T.
WHAT was in the vault2' asked
the Magistrate. Money Jewelsy
'MOre precious than either, sir,
said Myths. Then he leaned forward
and Missed out the word OF tremendous
meaning;
Coal
The Magistrate shuddered: Then
he held Coleman for Special Sessions.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
For the Cure OF Drunkards.

Iowa's temperance experiment will
he watched with a great deal OF inter-
est. Hereafter chronic drunkards are
to he treated as insane, and confined
in asylums until pronounced cured.
The procedure seems to be the same
rs in cases Of insanity. Upon com
plant the party complained or Is
brought before board and examined,
and if the facts warrant is sent 70 the
hospital for treatment. 1t Is SAID tha5
good effects have already been noted ana
many steady drinkers are quitting the
habit through fear OF being lncarcer-
ated and given thorough treatment
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
WEST END NOIes.

Mr.. ana Mrs. ID. F. Gibson have
returned home after visiting Mrs. Sam
Brown. at Sawdust Valley.
Miss Hattie Ballard is visiting Miss
Carrie Gibson.
Mr.. Jack Black and family have
gone to Mt Pleasant to make their
home.
Mr.. d. F. Gibson received sad news
Saturday FROM Texas. stating that his
brother, G. c. Gibson. is very i'll with
fever.
/. Miss Jessie Mcdonald has returned
from Shady Grove.
Mr.. Arch Mcdonald is visiting his
brother ". j. Mcdonald.
Mr.. Henry Sowell has returned home
from the country.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
DISTRESSING Stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of '.South American Nervine
Tonic" Invalids need suffer no longer
because this great remedy can cure tn EN-
all. tits cure for the whole world OF
stomach weakness and indigestion.
The cure begins with the first dose; The
relief it brings is marvellous and sur
prjsing. 1t makes no failure never dis
appoints. No matter how long you have
suffered, your cure is certain under the
use of this great health-giving force.
Pleasant and always safe. Sold hv A
Rains, druggist. febI-ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
..Jt Gees Right to the spot"

When pain or irritation exists on any,
part of the body, the application. OF
prompt relief. at goes right to the
spos,3 said an old no an who was rubbing
il i'm, to crre his rheumatism. G. r.
Smith, Propr. Smith House, Tenaha,
Texas writes:T have used Billiards.
snow Eminent in my family for sev-
eraI years, and have found tito be i'm e
remedy. for all aches and pains, and !
re com mend it for pains in the tnroat
and chest Csc, soc and 81 at a. b.
Rains. iii
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Do You Want to Yawn?

Feel cold shiverings, aching In the
bones, lack Of energy, headache, ana
great depression? These symptoms
NAV be followed by violent headache,
high fever, extreme nervousness, con-
dillon known as malaria. Herbine
cures 1t. Take IL before the disease gets
a fair hold, though it will work cure
in any stage. J, A. Hopkins, Manches-
ter, Kan, writes: ~ have used your
great medicine, Herbine, for several
Years. There is nothing better for ma
laria, chills and fever, headache, bilious
ness and for a blood-purifying tonic,
there is nothing as good" soc at A. b
Rains. III
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Relief in SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours bv New
Great south American Kidney Cure"
1t is a great surprise on account OF lite
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, In male
or female. Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately. IL you want quick
relief and cnre this is the remedy. sold
by A. b. Rains, druggist. febI-ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The Lexinton police have discovered
some valuable circumstancial evidence
connecting the young tramp suspects.
Earl Whitney and Claude O'Brien,
with the murder OF Asa B. Chinn. the
merchant who was killed by burglars
at 3 20 Saturday morning. The boys
are restless and nervous under con-
fnement. and the police believe that
O'Brien will soon break down.
Whitney is from Nashville, where
he has been in trouble frequently.
He has a fresh wound in his leg,
and when the bullet was extracted
at the Jail it was found to be OF the
same caliber as that fired from Asa
Chinn s pistol
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
The Southern Tea & Coffee Co.

The Southern Tea & Coffee Co. have
rented the Grant store. house In Bethel
block, which they intend to use as a
salesroom for both the retail and
wholesale trade. They have offices and
salesrooms in 10 southern towns and
they will all be supplied with goods
direct from Columbia. They will roast
their coffees here, also manufacture
Extracts, Baking Powder and etc.
Geo. M. Hodge. sole manager OF their
sales department, will be in charge OF
the business here.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Paid Under Protest.

Trenton, Tenn, Oct. 9.-The matter
in regard to the Standard Oil Com
pany's wagon being tied up here for
city licenses was settled yesterday by
the company paying the city under
protest. The company is charged with
selling oil here to private parties.
The headquarters of the company is
at Humboldt Only the wagon came
to this town to supply, ostensibly, the
wholesale trade.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Confederates at Nashville.

Twenty-one Veterans of Co. F, LIST
Tennessee Regiment, We're royalty en-
tertained at Nashville last week, by
Mr.. Tom Hardison, who was mem.
Der of that company. They were dined
by Mr.. Hardison, who also furnished
conveyances to the party for their
trip out to the Soldiers Home.
Leonldas Polk Bivouac, our local
veterans, thirty-five strong, marched up
TO headquarters under banner.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
His Life In Peril.

II inst seemed to have gone s az 20
Tsyss' .biliousness and q lame pac nt
had made life burden. | couidr nu = e ~
or sleep and felt almost !. TOO u wef Electric
work when l began 10 al I'e wonders.
si.,eTs .,. s@' M seey top can eat anything
now s, al In strength and enjoy hard
nave nave eA' They give vigorous health and and
new n,s III, Try them. Only soc at Woldridse's
drug store.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Vain Search for Pr0sser.

Lewisburg, Tenn, Oct S.-Deputy
Sheriffs Chas. Swain, Neil Sanders
and Jas. Wilson have returned from
Moore and Grundy counties, where
they went in search OF VIM. Prosser,
the slayer of VIM. Glenn. Iheir
search was fruitless. 1t is thought
that Prosser has gone to Alabama.
The Deputies are confident that the
$3.50 offered for his capture will
bring him to justice.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Chestnut Bread.

In Corsica bread is made from chest
nuts, without admixture of any other
substance. 1t has not the firmness OF
ordinary bread, but is healthful, sweet
in flavor, agreeable to eat and easily
digestible. 1t Keeps more than fifteen
DAYS, and constitute the chief food
of the Corslcan mountaineers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Rpautiful compilations

Are spoiled by using any KING or
skin. The oest way to secure clear
complexion. free from sallowness,
ptmples, botcbes, etc, is to keep the
liver in good order. An occasional dos
of Herbine will cleanse the bowels,
regulate the liver, and so establish a
clear, healthy complexion. 5oc at b
Rains.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Fined for Assault and Battery.

Will Wilkes and Ross Armstrong. two
negroes. were tried Monday morning
in the City Court by Recorder Erwin,
for assault aud battery, each receiving
n fine of $500. The negroes became
engaged in a quarrel in Wilkes barber
shop on South Main street Saturday
afternoon, which resulted in a fight,
in which each received wounds OF
slight nature.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
STATE NEWS.

Geo. Wilson was arrested at Eliza
BEETHOVEN Monday morning. charged
with the brutal shooting OF Mrs
Potter Elliot. an aged and highly
respected lady Of that place.
Dresden is having a street fair
this week.
Eoffrts are being made by Eastern
capitalists 10 secure control or the
American National Bank, OF Nashville.
In q fight ensuing from a quarrel
over an account Saturday night, Jno.
A. Parr. a merchant of Trenton, cut
the throat of Bob Bonner, painter.
An effort is being made to have the
Legislature abrogate Crossville' s
charter of incorporation.
Two Nashville boys, of an unsavory
reputation, Earl Whitney and Claude
o 'Brien, are being held at Lexington.
Ky, charged with the murder OF
merchant A. B. Chinn. of that place,
last Friday night
Gov. McMillin has granted par
don to Sherman Hatnaker of Scott
County. who was sentenced at the
November. 1898, term of the Circuit
Court, to ten years for assault to com
NIT rape. The petition for pardon
being signed by several hundred
citizens.
Safe blowers operated skillfully i'll
the retail grocery of Farris q Graves
at Vance, Lauderdale County, yester-
day morning. ana gathered in cash and
valuables aggregating about $500. 1t
was clearly the work of men who were
masters of the business, ana the police
are without clue.
Robertson County officers have been
informed OF the capture of Jno. Bynum,
near EKlton, KY. Bynum slew his 10.
year.old son, near Mitchellville, about
ten days ago.
In railroad wreck, near jackson,
ON the Mobile & Ohio, engineer j.
Ham MedIin. was seriously injured.
A strong flow of natural gas has
been struck in we'll. near Gallatln.
Nashville is undergoing an epidemic
of burglaries, three sensational at
tempts having been made within the
past few nights.
A movement has been inaugurated
for the building of a new court house
at Nashville, to cost approximately a
half million dollars.
R. M. Twomey and J. ]. Sparks,
two prominent citizens of Centreville.
got into a row, which ended in shoot
ing scrape, in which both men partici-
pated, and Sparks was shot. The
affair grew out of derogatory remarks
made by Sparks, concerning Mrs.
Twomey. who is his mother in law.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Ameriea,s Famon= ;,eauties

Look with horror Oh Skin Eruptions,
Blotches, Sores, Pimples. They don't
have them, nor will any one, who used
Bucklen's Arnica Sslve. 1t gloritied
the face. Eczema or Salt Rheum van
ish before it. 1t cures sore lips. chap
peds hands. chilblains. Infal ible. In
Piles. 25c at Woldridge's drug store.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

sMystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in | to days
its action upon the system is remsrk (.
able and mysterious. II removes al
once the cause and the disease immedl-
ately disappears. The first dose greatly
hen efits. rs cents and 81. Sold by a.
r. Rains, Druggist, Columbia. octl'ohl
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
For Stealing Apples.

Two warrants were issued last week
against lobe Mayberry and Chas.
Workman, two cololed individuals
who have been stealing apples from
MIR. Horace Rainey's orchard. They
both plead guilty. before Esquire G.
w. Hayes. Wortham's fine and costs
amounted to $40. 80 and Mabyerry's to
IS. 90.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Foot Ball.

Arrangements are being made for
the coming foot. ball game to be played
here Oct. Both, between the Sewanee
Grammar School and the Branham q
HuQhes elevens.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

"The fastest selling article I have in
nv store" writes druggist G. 7. Smith,
of Davis, KY lis DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, because it always cures. In my
six wears of sales it has never failed.
have known 1T to save sufferers from
Throat and Lung diseases, who could
get no help from the doctors or any
other remedy" Mothers rely on IT,
best physicians prescribe it, and w. T.
Woodbridge guarantees satisfaction or
refunds price. Trial bottles free. Reg
sizes SOC and 81.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Supplementary Registration.

The registration books of the Ninth
Civil District opened Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of last week, show TWEEN
tysix new voters.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
Gapt1enen.

ID, lOZ-
Gentlemen.
Amos Jno Lovett, Emory
pi.kolav Tom Pain, Jordan
Pond Jim Rains. Jim
C.mnbeil Will Ratliff, s
T'rrcb d Roberts, Andie
Cockrell. Walter Roberts, b +
Dalton, W T Kutter' mos
EdmOn, Jno D smith, ~
ASorarder will Turner, E A
1nnmall Thos Webb, Andrew
Viryar Arch Webb, A j
R;.nhan Nv WHITAKER. Johnnie
Kitcherd, Henry Woody, W.
T.;rd Edward Young. Levi h
Ladder.
Bear, Mary Grlggs' h AZ
Pon.ar Angie johnson, Bessie
bradshaw, Martha Mencer, Mareha
RranJIe Martha A Mayes, Juliet
D.o'.Ss Gertrude Moestelloc, Addie
Brown. Jamie Skeiley' Eu
Chaatbsm. Annie L Stockard, Annie
Croshy Lanra Vestal, Lena
S..a- Matte Young. Prissie
Young, Mrs Lew
Parties calling for the above letters
,x;n nlease say advertised. Advertised
letters due one cent.
A. M. Hughes,
Postmaster.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-17
uNCALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following list OF letters rehaih
in the office for the week endlng oct'
~, 1902
The evening world., 1902-05-23
Aged James Mooney
Prompt to Throw
HeIpmeet from Path
of Train.
HIMSELF HURLED IN AIR.
Venerable Couple Were Walk
ing Along Railroad Track
When Trapped by Bank
Husband Never Flinched.

When anne Mooney promised the
clergyman who married him that he
would 'love, honor and protect" Bridget
Il was no idle promise. To-day he gave
his life for her. It was one Of those
acts In quick response to the call OF
duty that involve uniinching courage
as we'll as presence Of mind and abso-
lutte self-effaoement.
Bridget was about to be run v n
crushed by cars.
To save her meant almost certain
death to James. but he did not finch.
She lives. He Is dead in the new Ger
man Hospital. Williamsburg.
Long Years Welded.
They had travelled long through life
together. He wanted less than a twelve
month of sixty years. They were
walking from their home at No. 1o2
Smith street, Evergreen, L. L., toward
Brooklyn, taking the Long Island Rail
way track for their course.
Near Tompkins avenue Glendale. they
were suddenly surprised by an ap-
preaching train. 1t came around the
curve going east.
There was no time to be lost. TIT
bank on one side the track cut of es-
cape and Bridget was nearest the other
edge but apparently unable to move ou'
of the track of danger.
Promptly and with all his strength
the husband seized her and showed her
all in a tumbled heap off the track.
Fell at Her Side.
Then the locomotive struck him and
knocked him of the track. He fell be-
side his wife. but did not rise. She
could not arouse him. She called q
policeman. He summoned DR.. Fulda,
who took the faithful husband to thu
German Hospital in Williamsburg, where
he died to-day of a fractured skull.
But he had kept his marriage VOW to
protect Bridget until death parted them
The evening world., 1902-05-23
SANE MAN AT LAST
FREED FROM ASYLUM
Theodore Bung Went to Mat
teawan Eighteen Years Ago
After Shooting DR.. AdoIph
Northumberland Mind.

'-Tsaanas GodI I am no longer behind
barsl II is sweet to breathe the free
air of heaven again after eighteen
years"
with his hands raised toward the blue
sky, Theodore Bung stood on h steps
of the Criminal Court Building to-day
and expressed his Joy. He had just been
discharged from custody by Justice
Scott, in the Criminal Branch Of the
Supreme Court, after having spent
nearly eighteen years behind bars, most
Of the time a sane inmate of an insane
asylum.
Iniseptember, 1884. Bung, who was en-
ployed as a clerk by DR.. Adolph Nockin,
the proprietor of a drug store at One
Hundred and Sixteenth street and Third
avenue, shot and killed his employer.
He believed that DR.. Nockin was plot
ting to marry him to a woman whom
he did not want to marry. .
Bung was declared to be insane and
was sent to the State Hospital for the
Criminal Insane at Matteawan. A month
ago he was brought back to this city
and was declared to be sane since
The District-Attorney did not oppose
the motion to dismiss the indictment
against Bung. as all OF the witnesses are
now dead or missing. =,
II have no reatives In this country"
said Bung. after his release, and /
have not heard from n of any friends
since two years after my misfortune.
I vas insane when / killed DIR. Nockin.
but / am sane now and have been for
many years. know there was some
thing wrong with my head when j first
went to the asylum. but ! got over that,
and since then | have been living a lie
worse than death. shall try TO find
some of my old friends. but l fear they
are all dead or gone away"
The evening world., 1902-05-23
A NEW STORE.
Brill Brothers, the PopuIar-Priced
Mems F~urnishers, Open
Another store.

announcer sIOfe.
Another step ef progress for this pro-
gressive firm. More space in which to
serve their countless customers. Men
sometimes marvel at the quick growth
and the great unparalleled success OF
this firm, yet tho cause Is easy to
see. They serve their customers.
II an occasion arises to OFFER special
bargains they are quick TO seize II. and
this great opening sale Is an instance
OF II. They needed larger quarters In
their Cortlandt street store, no they
leased a store on Greenwich street. con-
meeting viii. 4, thereby adding three
thousand 5000 square feet 81 space TO
enlarged. plenty OF light, plenty OF
space, every convenience and comfort.
That much did not satisfy these am
bilious merchants, To make the occa-
sion a welcome one 20 all their cuBto-
mers they inaugurated "A big sale 10 cele-
brate the opening. offering special values
In every department, and The man who
goes there this week won't forget-the
goods he hugs will pleasantly remind
Rim for months To come OF the occasion
that gave him a chance 10 saw 30 much
money, The offerings Include suits
.tKOO, slB.O0 and 1900 sults-at $3.50, top
roAg at 1000. boys Knee pants az 1sc.
md enntiess other bargains throughout
hA stprs. -
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
.0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS

AIr and Mrs l.. B. Newton of New Haven are the guests of MT and Mrs
 segleston of Newton Heights.
 Mrs AIcKenner and her sister. Miss lizzie Brophill attended the funeral of I relative in Bristol yesterday.
 The supper given by the gentlemen of Bunker Hill chapel Thursday eyen- ing was a great success both financial ly and socially. The tables were daintily arranged and the supper con sisted of bill of fare which gave credit to the gentlemen who planned and conducted it. and the stage enter tainment was very fine, and the audi, ence showed much enthusiasm in their approval of it. The Zobo Quartet called forth loud applause; Fred Schuelke ill piano selections was re- peatedly encored; MT Reed in vocal solo. we'll rendered, received encore: William Davis's well rendered song was loudly applauded; Miss Pollak gave two recitations which also called forth loud applause; Mir Sansom in song and monologue. brought down the house. Taking it all together it will long be remembered as a very pleasant event.