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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
WEST POINT CELEBRATION.
Diplomas Were Presented by President
 Roosevelt To-Day.

West Point, N. r., June 12.-The cen tennial celebration of the military acad- emy closed to-day with the presentation of diplomas to the Tooth graduating class. The program included the pre- sentation of the diplomas by President Roosevelt, an address by General Dick of the visiting board and remarks by General Miles.
 The graduating class of fifty-four members will attend a theatrical per formance this evening in New York city, accompanied by the furlough class of students who have been at the acad- emy two years.
 The presidents party is to leave at p. m., to go directly to Washington, where the train is due about 3 o'clock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
St. Louf. win Keen suna.~

ST. LOUIS, June 12-President Francis has been authorized by the ex- position directors to sign a contract with Leslie M. Shaw, secretary of the treasury, in which the worlds fair management pledges itself not to op- crate the fair on Sunday at any time. This action was taken as the result of 2 letter from Secretary Shaw,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
INJURED PAINTING BRIDGE

Middletown, June 12.zDavid Bailey. forty-five years of age, while paint ing Middletown and Portland hfgh- way bridge this afternoon, was very seriously injured. Bailey wishing to change the ladder on which he was standing, reached down his hand and ill so doing he touched an electric wire. He received a shock of 800 volts and fell a distance of twenty feet. He struck on his head and was picked up unconscious. It is not be- lieved that his injuries will prove fa- tal
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
ELEPHANT EXECUTED.

Tours, Trace, June 12.--A crowd of about 5000 persons witnessed the ex- ecution at midnight in the city park of the largest of the Barnum & Bailey performing elephants which suddenly, went mad, broke it's chains, tried to Kill it's keepers while on the way to the |. railroad station and had to be killed immediately. Two hundred men tug ged on the rope which strangled tho elephant.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
BOER FIGHTERS.
Many Of Them Are Youngsters
 Under ii Years of Age.
OVER 10000 SURRENDERED.

Boers Now Admit That They Re
 ceived Ammunition Through Portu-
 gese Territory-Member of Parlia-
 ment Renwick Says American Com
 petition is Most Feared in Shipping
 England Will Make General In-
 quiry Into South African War
 Morgan Leaves London for Venice.
 Pretoria, June In all about 10,- 225 Boers have surrendered up to date. Many are youngsters of Il years old and upward. The majority of them are under 30, though some of the burghers who have surrendered are septugenerians. Reports from all the districts say that the burghers are in- creasingly friendly. The only bitter ness observable among the leading Boers here is against France and Ger many. They declare the war was pro- tracted unnecessarily owing to hopes held out by the French and German press. Some of the Boers are so ;n- censed that they have expressed the hope that some day they will fight on e--c --N-O VI lAC Ol1llSn dSdluSL OuG Ol these powers
 The anticipated friction between the surrendered Boers and their former comrades of the national scouts has not materialized to any extent
 The Boers admit they received am- intuition thorugh the Portugese terri tory.
 London, June 12.-George Renwick, conservative member of parliament for Newcastle-on-Tyne and ship owner, testifying to-day before the parliamentary subsidies committee, in behalf of the owners of tramp steamships, objected to the govern ment subsidizing the great liners in- stead of subsidizing cargoes, and said the foreign competition which he most feared was the American The trans fer of British ships to foreigners was absurdly simple All the ships in tbe American combine could be trans ferred to the United States within a quarter of an hour, and at the cost of a few stamps.
 London, June 12.-The war secre- tary, MT Brodrick, announced in the house of commons to-day that it was the intention of the government to ap- point a small royal commission and in- stitute general inquiry into the South African war.
 London, June 12-J. Pierpont Nor gan left London this afternoon for Venice by way of Paris.
 London, June 12.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve Increased f971 1.00O;<circulation decreas- ed f210.O00: bullion increased f76O.- 961; other securities decreased f939.- OOO; other deposits decreased f1.999,- GOO; public deposits increased f2.Ol7.- 900; notes reserve increased 1926 GOO. Government securities unchanged The proportion of the Bank of England re- serve to liability is 52.OO per cent. Last week it was 500S per cent. Rate of discount unchanged at per cent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
MORE soLDIERs ARRIvE.

San Francisco, June 12-The United States transport Warren reached here from Manila to-day bringing 300 ma rines and $50 casuals and short men. Company I of the Ninth infantry com manded by Captain Frederick Palmer, which made up a portion of the relief column which entered Pekin and which saw desperate firhting at Tientsin and Samar is among the detachments brought back.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
PURELY PERSONAL

The family of F. J. Bolan has gone to Woodmont for the summer.
 Bernard O'Reilly of this city, one of Uncle Sam's soldier boys. who has been doing service in the Philippines, is ex- pected home tonight.
 Miss Mary Delaney, Miss Elizabeth Somers and Mrs John l.. Bonn, after a weeks visit to friends at the shore, have returned nome.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
THREE PLANTS BURNED.

Wheeling, W. Va, June 12.-The plantsl of the Exley Watkins Catsup and Pre-, serve Go, the Wheeling Mattress Ca
 and the Acme Box Co were burned to- , day, also 5OO.000 feet of lumber, twol box cars and several stables and build- ings. The loss is $150,O00. About 800 ployment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
CIRCUIT THROUGH HIS BODY.
Electrician Allows Fire Alarms to Be
 Given Despite His Burns.


 Given Despite His Burns.
 York, Pa, June 12.-While engaged in attaching new spring to the bell clapper in the tower of the fire en- zine house in this city, City Electrician Warren Fastnacht had an odd and try ing experience yesterday. An alarm of fire came in. Not having time fo con meet the bells with the wires, he seiz- ed them with one hand and the clapper connection with the other, con- pleting the circuit and allowing the bell to ring the alarm, despite the fact that a heavy current, almost sufficient to kill, was passing through his body.
 He retained his grasp until the last stroke of the alarm, when he collapsed. He soon recovered, however, and but for the slight burning of his hands and arms, he experienced no discomfort. A man unaccustomed to having electricity pass through the body would have been killed by the experience.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
SuGAR ROuNTIES.

Budapest, June 1.-The finance minister announced in the Hungarian diet to-day that he will shortly intro- duce bill providing for abolition of the sugar bounties in Hungary and will make proposals which the govern ment thought would be beneficial to the sugar industry of the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
DIRECTORS ORGANIZE.

Salt Lake, Utah, June 12-The new directors of the Central Pacific Rail- way company organized in this city by electing B. H. Hartman of New York president; Charles H. Tweed of New York president; N. T. Mills of San Francisco treasurer; J. l.. Wellicut of San Francisco secretary and David R. Gray of Salt Lake Assistant secre- tary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
SHOT TWICE AT GOVERNOR.
Steped Up Behind Him and Fired-He
 Was Hanged To-day.

Was Hanged To-day.
 St Petersburg, June 19.-It became known to-day that Hirsch Lekert, who made an unsuccessful attempt on the night of May IS to assassinate Lieuten- ant General von Wahl, governor of Wilma, was hanged on Tuesday, June 10.
 As Governor von Wahl was leaving the circus at Wilma, at about midnight May IS, Lekert stepped up behind him and fired twice with revolver, wound ing the governor in the left hand and right foot.
 Governor .von Wahl was formerly chief of police of St Petersburg and had a great deal of trouble with the students.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
SHIPS HAVE RETURNED

Colon June 12.-The Colombian govs ernment ships which conveyed General Berti and 1000 or the best troops from Panama on Sunday to Pescaderiass have returned to Panama, after safely. landing the force, which is intended to attack the rebels at Auga Dulce, in combination with General Casho'a !, troops, which are to leave Panama to~i day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
ILLINOIS AT GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar, June 12.-The United States battleship Illinois, flying thefag of Rear Admiral Aren't $. Crowinshield and the cruisers Chicago, Albany and Nashville have arrived here The IlliL nois will proceed to Portsmouth, Eng land, immediately.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
SWORN IN AS DEPUTIES.
Street Car Employees to Act in the
 Troubled Districts.

Franklin, Pa, June 12.-As result of the street car boycott growing out of the trouble between the Venango Power company and its employees, the street car employees both in this city and in Oil City have been sworn ill as deputies by Sheriff McCollum. Very few people are riding on the cars. Up to q late hour last night several hun- dred men lined the tracks on the prin- cipal streets, hooting at the motormen and conductors and endeavoring to dissuade people from patronizing the line. TorpedoeS were placed on the tracks in many places, but no serious trouble arose from the demonstration.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
TWO CLAIM THE PRIZE.

Portland, Ore, June 12.-The jurisdic-, tion of ArKansas and the jurisdiction of Manitoba and Northwest Territory, A. O. U. :, have filed notices with the supreme court recorder stating that they have won the $2,000 offered for each jurisdiction that makes a gain of % per cent in memebrshlp.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
ROCHAMREAU,S SATT,Er

New York, June 12.-The count and countess Rochambeau who arrived here several weeks ago to attend the unyeiling of the Rochambeau statue at Washington, sailed for France to- day
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
posTMAsTERs NAMED.

Washington, June 12.-The following Maine fourth-class postmasters were appointed to-day: Benton Stations B. NJ. Marcoux; Richmond Camp Ground, w. F. Varnum.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
LINES OPENED TO-DAY.

Des Moines, June 12.-For the first time since the tornado on Tuesday, telegraph and telephone communica- tions have been opened wiht Washing ton,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
REBEL FORGE DEFEATED.

Canton, June 12-The rebel force which has been investing Kwei-Lin. capital of the southern province of Kwang-Si, has been defeated by the imperial troops.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12
VOLCANO IS 0UIET.

Managua, Nicaragua, June 12.-The momotombo volcano is now quiet. It is emitting only vapors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12

London, June 12.-J. Pierpont Nor gan left London this afternoon for Venice by way of Paris.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-12

Pawtucket, R. T., June PA boy has been shot fatally, it is said, by a volley fired into the crowd by the dep uties.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Southern Population.

Discussing the white native poPula-
MON of the South, the Southern Farm
MAGAZINE in its July issue points out
that of the Is, 1853, 318 white persons IN
the United States who were born IN
the South, /, BAT, l21 are living in other
Southern States. and it suggests the
possibilities in return OF every one
Of these /, 847, 121 exiles, bringing with
him or her four or five natives OF other
narts of the country to enjoy the bene..
fit flowing from the great DEVELOPMENT
of the South, to which they would
materially contribute. 1t mentions
the Influences which have operated In
nlacing this number of persons beyond
The limits of the South-the restless
ness inseperable from the race whicn,
dominates America, the attraction OF
friends and relations of the pioneer
stock. the search for greater opportu,,
mites, the force Of gravitation exerteo
by great cities, and the calls mace IN
other parts upon Southern talent,
ability and energy. These migrants
have been participants In the shiftine
of population and the exchange OF Ctr
xenship among the sections which
can have only the effect OF broadening
the general knowledge OF the people o.
the Gnited States about one another
and conducting to better American
ism.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11

The Democratic Executive Committee
of this the Seventh Congr essional as
trict, convened Wednesday In the par
lors of the Bethel House. there being
present. I. H. Meredith of Lawrence,
!. ID. Pullen of Giles. NJ. l.. Cover OF
Wayne. Leslie Buford of Williamson,
]. L. Patten of Hickman, f. NJ. Car.
rol of Lewis, J. K. V. Schmittou OF
Dixon, E. ". Thomas of Humphreys
]. C. Hobbs of Houston, and w. D.
fowler of Maury.
The first order of business was the
election of Chairman. This was sup
nosed. to be test vote between the
friends of the two candidates for Con
gress, Hon. L.. P. Padgett and Maj,
", j. Whitthorne The friends OF
Major Whitthorue moved the re-elec-
tion of the former chairman, MI.
Meredith of Lawrence. The Padgett
neople put in nomination Mr.. }. L.
Patten of Hickman, and elected him
Inv a vote of 6 to 4. Mr.. l.. W. Buford
Of Williamson, was made secretary.
It was suggested, both candidates
being present, that they be allowed 10
make suggestions to the committee.
Mr.. Padgett said he had none to make
that he was willing to trust the com
mittee. l.,
Major Whitthorne said, in order to
save trouble and expense. ne Woulo
make proposition to Mr. Padgett:.
subject to the wishes and consent OF
the committee; as follows; that they
both submit their claims to Maury
comfy urinary. and agree between
themselves upon the officers to hold
said urinary. Or to hold a general
primary as held two years ago, pre-
scriblng practically the same rules
and fixing the date in September al
was then done. Major Whitthorne
read these rules, suggesting some
minor changes as he read.
! Al the conclusion he remarked tha'
If was a well. known fact that In tine
primary two years ago, money anu
whiskey and other corruptlng lnnue1
ces were used by some or 1he irienus
of the various candidates, and IN OF,
der to avoid repetition OF that ~
would suggest to the commlttee inc
adoption of the following resolution
.Should money, liquor or othel
corrnpting means be used, dlrectl!
or Indirectly. by or for either candidate
for Congress, to secure the NOMINATION.
he shall not be declared the nomlne'
by this committee.
Mr.. Padgett replied that ne was
not only entirely willing to the apov'
resolution, but hoped the COMMITTEES
would see fit to adopt it. 1t Went {,
the committee on resolutions, ana
was in substance included IN their re
port. -, 4ho+ mo,
his return home from Washington M
found Maury county in a very salts
factory condition, and he was NOR.
than willing, even anxious for Maur!
to have it's voice and weight and IN
auence in the primary whenever !
shall be held; but that he would no
consent to any rule or, agreemen
that would deprive any other eltizei
of any other county, of an equal par
ticipation. It was district office
and the democrats of the distrlc
should make the nomination.
At the conclusion OF these remark
Mr.. fowler of Maury county, move'
that the resolutions as read by MAO
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
ANNEX.

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Toy garden sets, 10c, 10, and Zoe set.
Croauet sets from 75c to 81 90 set.
Water coolers, all sizes, from $l.4o to
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Whitewash brushes 10c to 49c each.
Jap mats for lawns onlyi7c each.
Our stock of wall paper is complete al
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
MEN
IN CONTROL.
They Proceed to Elect New Chairman ana
Secretary
OF THE SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE AND TO PRIMARY ELECTION
AUGUST

Whitthorne, be adopted. Mr.. Thomas
of Humphrey, moved in lieu, the fol-
lowing:
BE it resolved by the Congressional
Executive Committee of the Sevent tn
Congressional District or Tennessee,
that a primary election be held on
August Z, 1902, for the purpose OF Sc
lecting a Democratic nominee for
Congress from said district, under the
rules and regulations hereafter to be
prescribed "
This forced another test issue be-
tween the Padgett and Whltthorne
forces: those voting aye liking
August at the date being the Pad
gett side, the Whitthorne men voting
no. The vote stood by counties as
follows:
Ave Hickman, Williamson, Giles,
Houston, Humphreys, Dixon, Lewis;
7.
Noe WAYNE, Lawrence, Maury.
A motion being made and carried for
the Chair to appoint a committee OF
three to draft the call and rules to gov
ern said primary, the following were
appointed: Messrs. Pullen OF Giles,
Hobbs of Houston and Thomas of Hum
phreys.
Whereupon the committee adjourned
until three o'clock, to hear the report
of this subcommittee.
Afternoon Session.
The Committee reconvened at 80
O'Clock and concluded its 1abors by
passing a set of rules to govern the
primary to be held on August Z.
The report of the sub committee
was read by Mr.. Pullen of Giles, who
moved it's adoption.
Mr.. Meredith moved that it be con,
sidered by section. 1t was so read ana
voted on section by section, and then
adopted as whole, without any
material amendments. though the
Whitthorne men strenuously opposed
it in several places.
The section most Objectionable to
Mr.. Whitthorne's friends, provides
that the election shall be under the
supervision Of three persons in each
county, and proceeds to name these
election supervisors for the several
counties. The effect being to put the
election machinery of all the counties
of the district In the hands OF Padgett
men, by giving them majority OF the
, three supervisors in each county.
The Whitthorne men opposed this
with all their might; but, as Mr..
Hobbs of Houston said, lone side or
the other had to have majority OF the
election officers and it was natural
enough for the majority of the com
mittee to give it to their side; and Pad
gett had seven of the ten committee
men. .
In this county, prior to the action OF
the committee, the Whitthorne men
had control of the party machinery.
Now the shoe is Oh the other foot
The supervisors for this county are W.
J. fowler, J. T. Amis and D.. b..
Granbery the last two being Padgett
men.
We had hoped to publish these resolu'
tions in full the Secretary. who lives
in Franklin, having promised to forward
us a copy by yesterdays mail; but
it failed to come.
The resolutions contain strong
paragraph against the corrupt use OF
money or whiskey, or any UNFAIR
means. in the primary.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
OVER THE COUNTY.

- Photos for 25cts at YouDg's. tt
Mr.. Peter Hanson has returned to his
home at Culleoka, after two months
trip to Germany.
Miss Mary White Buchanan of Fay
etteville is visiting Miss Peoples, south
Of Columbia.
Mrs. Eta Younger came out from
Nashville Monday to visit her father
in this county.
Mr.. w. H. Edwards of Taylorsville,
was in Columbia Monday, for the first
time since last May, when he got MS
fall from the top of a house. He does
not move quite as spry as he did, but
is looking we'll, and says that his
general health is as good as it ever was.
Strayed From Jno. A. Thomas
place, near Bigbyville, yearling bay
horse mule. IL
Miss Emma Davis of McCains and
Miss Sallie Jones of Bolton, Texas are
visiting their uncle, Mr.. Silas M. Jones,
near Andrews.
Miss Marie Harlan of Cross Bridges
is visiting Miss Elsie Shields.
Notary Public blanks for sale at this
office. "
There will be an ice cream supper at
Symrna on Thursday night, July II.
Percy Chandler, Esq, of Mt. Pleas
ant is visiting at his old home at
Richmond Va.
The following party left for Beaver
Dam Wednesday for month s stay
Mrs. J. A. Loftin. Misses Iuldula ana
Matte Loftin, Jennie Mccain, Lula
Daimwood and Messrs. J. B. Loftln,
Asa Mccain ana W. E. Daimwood.
You can save from So to $40 by buy
ing buggy and harness OF A; M NJ,
Leach, Lazarus warehouse, South
Main street. may lo-u
W. B. Greenlaw, Esq, returned yes
terday from the bedside OF his
father, Mr.. A. E. Greenlaw OF Spring
Hill, who we are glad to report, Is
thought to be improving.
Mr.. Joe Wilson of Greenville, Iexas,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Earnest
Irwin at Mt. Pleasant.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
SOUTH COLUMBIA.

We have heard your Macedonian cry
for help, and will respond with what
few items we can gather this morning.
Martha, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Ledbetter, is seriously Ill
with fever.
Louise Hunter is quite sick with
an aggravating case of tonsilitus.
Mrs. Charley Mooney came out from
Nashville Sunday with her sick baby TO
spend several weeks with relatives.
Mr. John Hunter got his hand badly
mashed at the mill of the Columbia Mil
g. Elevator Co. Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Warren continues quite III
at her home on Garden street.
Mr.. W. A. Holtz reports the serious
illness of his sister. Mrs. Laura
Blount, at Sheffield, Ala.
Mrs. J. M. McAlister and children
have returned from a visit to the State
line.
Miss Mary Wood Of Nashville. will
spend this month with her sister, Mrs.
J. d. SOwell.
Mrs. Riley Griffith is visiting he1
mother. Mrs. Cox, on 18th street.
MORE ANON.
Mr.. w. B. Milan and family have
gone to Birmingham to reside.
Mrs. j. A. Morley has returned from
visit to Lynnv'lle.
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ILLINOIS CATCHES 1T, TOO.
Torrents of Rain Fell In PEORIA iiiS
and Adjacent Country.

Torrents of Rain Fell In PEORIA HE
and Adjacent Country.
Peoria, H., July 10.-A terrific ram
and wind storm swept over Peorla
and the adjacent country Iuesoay
night
Rain fell in floods for several hours
and the damage wrought is extensive.
All the railroad lines entering the
citv arc more or less affected. The
Lake Erie & Western through freight
due here at four o'clock,went through
a bridge at Farmdale, six miles eass
of here.
The engine and several freight
cars are piled in the bottom OF Farm
creek. The engineer was fatally IN
iured, and the fireman lies buried IN
the mud beneath the engine. 1t Will
be several days before traffic is re-
stored. The Toledo, Peoria d West
ern passenger train, due here at six
o'clock Tuesday evening, struck a
landslide ~ mise east of here and
the engine was derailed.
The damage to the timothy ana
oats crop is very heavy. Several
inches of rainfall was recorded.