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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-07-08

We are authorized 20 announce Oap'.
A. A. Lipscomb as canulua.e ~.
Representative fUt Msury County, II
the Lower HoUsa of the o5rd oenelai
Assembly of Tennessee. Suolect " ~
the action of the Democratic parly VI
Maury County. d%"tu
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For Trustee.

We are authorized to announce James
H. Ramon, for re-electl1n 10 tbe oihos
of Trustee of Maury County.
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Wanted at StOckyaf"

Wheat, Oats, Rye and , Bsa'f n
furnished when boughI nlLEI
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce John
Latta as a candidate for Sheriff oil
MaurY County.
We are authorized to announce = aIhes
TT ForgeI toI re election to the office OF
Sheriff OF Maury County.
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Sacks furnished: highest market price
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Miss Minnie Neal. Sponsor to the
Confederate Reunion. and who MAJ
since been visiting in Murfreesboro,
returned to her home at Lawrencebure
this morning.
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The ladies OF the Methodist Church
at Glendale will give an ice cream sup
DER Thursday night, July the l4th' 10
the school house.
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entire school was served with DIM
ner on the ground, after which they
amused themselves in playing games.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-07-08

The young ladies of Spring Hi
were given a dance Thursday nlgh'
by Mr.. John Brown at his residence.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-07-08

The "silver Ray circle of Kings
Daughters gave an ices cream supper
Tuesday evening at the home OF thelr
leader, Miss jamie Elan. Although
the weather was threatening, the little
maidens had quite good patronage,
and great FUN and meIriment prevailed
during the evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
NOTED SAFE BLOWER HANGED
Frank Duncan, a Desperate. Dies TO-
the Murder of Policeman Klrkley.

Birmingham, Ala. Nov. 25.-Frank
Duncan, who is said to be one of the
most noted safe blowers in the couu-
try was hanged here today for the
murder of Policeman Kirkley IN
March, 1900. The drop fell shortly
before moon. Duncans neck Was
broken and he was pronounced dead
twelve minutes afterward. He march
ed to the scaffoId with a firm step.
He made a long speech to the hun
dred persons present, reaSSerting his
innocence.
Duncan made sarcastic fling at the
police, declaring that he had been
prosecuted.
The crime he committed occurred or
March q, 1900. when after an assault
on the safe of the Standard Oil Com
! pany Policeman Adams and Kirkley
arrested two men for the crime. On
/ the way to jail the suspects broke
away from the officers. firing on them.
! killing KirkIey and fatally founded
Adams Some days later two men
were arrested at Admission and three
at Chattanooga. Among them Were
| Frank Miller and Frank Duncan
both of whom were identified by
Adams Miller getting a death sen
tence and Duncan life sentence. Mil
/ ler was hanged i'm June. 1901
Duncan was later given q death
sentence for the murder Of kirkley.
! but escaped from Jail. He was re-
| captured a few weeks ago, where he
| had just robbed a bank He was
| brought back here and re-sentenced
I to death
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PROF. GULLEY SPEAKS At APEX
How Thani.ic.S Man Enioys the Gift
Forget 'ng the Giver.

Apex. n. G., Nov. 25.-Thauksg:y-
ing exercises were held in the BaDList
church last night Il large congreEa-
tiCn being present The speaker of
the evening was Prof. \. y. Gulley
dean of the law department of Wake
Forest College.
There was an interesting musical
programme. Miss Edna Hudson pre-
sided at the organ. The choir was
composed of Mrs. Bauc0m. Miss Alice
Carter, and Mcssrs. turner and y. v.
Baucom. a special feature OF the
musical programme was the singing
Of a large body Of children.
Prof. Guliey was introduced by Mr.
Percy j. Olive and delivered a magpii-
cent forty minutes address, full of
thought and eloquencc. He enlarged
upon the idea, supported by Bl6LcaI
illustrations. that in times of prosper
ity the nation and the individual are
liable to forget God, from whom ali
blessings come and to wander into
paths of their own. dependent upon
their own strength. If such . course
We're followed by the nation, stat, or
individual. he said, the result would
be equally d SastrOus.
In closing Prot GulIcy made an cio-
Guent appeal in behalf of the Tnol-
asVille Orphanage and q collection
was taken up among the COngre%a-
ton, which realized $500
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Leads all North Carolina Daiies i'm News AND Peulatior

bicycle rider faithfully during the re-
mainder of that day and by night had
succeeded in relieving him of the
pain.
He retired early and did not com
plain of feeling i'll. About 3 o'clock
Monday morning his companion, Jean
Gougoltz, the French bicyclist heard
Michael struggling violently in his
state room. DR. Marie who was at
once called, pronounced MichaeIs con-
dition to be dangerous He was III
violent delirium until 10 O'Clock in the
morning and an hour later died. Dr.
Marie said that his death was caused
by congestion of the brain. undoubt-
edIy due to a blood clot, which had
formed as a result of the Rcciuent at
Berlin.
The first news Of Michael's death
was a wireless telegram to p. 7. Pow
ers, manager Of the six day race, re-
ceived from GougOltz
Michael was matched to race Bobby
Walthour for the worlds middle dis
tance paced championshi" in l5 mile
bicycle race at Madison Square Car
den on December 3.
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GUv. GLENN HERE
He is an Enthusiast Over
Football.
Will Attend Thanksgiving Games in
Richmond Hereafter and Thinks
That His Entire Staff Will
60 With Him.

Governor Glenn in the city. !
started to say that Bob" Glenn is here
but the approaching inauguration of
the popular Forsvthe man as Cover
nod deters me. SO do not even say
Captain" Glenn.
There was a smile on his face when
he alighted from the oSuthbound
Seaboard Air Line train yesterday af-
ternoon. coming from the North.
There is usually q smile on his face.
and his looks are good 10 drive ok
the blues.
How are you" and "Howdy-do," D." a
half a dozen people were saying as L
edged in and managed to get in my
welcome and grasp his hand.
you're looking WE'LL says l.
yes, says he. I'm just from
Richmond and I've had a good time"
Here a slight frown interfered with
the smiling face and the twinkling
eyes. But not altogether good. for l
went to the Virginia-CarOlna football
game"
Here the tO-be sigh
ed. I am certain of it. He sighed.
and troubled look crept up into MS
eyes, then
Anyway. the Carolina boys played
fine ball and lost only by a piece OF
hard luck. I'm proud of them tor
they are gallant fellows"
Here Governor Glenn looked at me
so ! felt that / was expected TO say
something. So I chimed IN.
Yes, fine fellows. You like the
game them"
Like ii" said Governor Glenn, IN
deed l do. I enjoyed everything bat
North Cardinals defeat on Thanks
giving Day. / went to Richmond es-
/ pecially TO see the game was in
Baltimore on business and just could
Int keep away, so off l went. I've
made up my mind to go every year
hereafter, and I rather think that my
s-dff ought to go also What do you
/ think"
told him that I thought so also.
and then we found our way UP in
I the depot, out TO the Marlborough
/ House bus" and with an engagement
/ to talk later with the Governor l let
( him go in peace.
| Later l saw him at the Marlborough.
/ He was surrounded by seven men and
every fellow was getting IN 4 wOrI.
/ Waiting my chance 1 got mine alO.
/ but Governor Glenn said that he had
Inodhing to say for the public.
| But here is one thing / learned as
! he talked to others. He is not going
| to dillv-dalIy about making appOrtuni-
! ties aItQr he is inauguTated as Cover
! nor. In fact he Sid t1Gt a day after,
! OF perhaps two days after, he would
announce them all. He wants to
keep no one "on the hooks but to get
rid of the matter.
Governor Glenn will spend part Of
the day here and will probably leave
for home this afternoon. lie is look
! ing well and vigorous. He says he is
in fine condition and is feeling good.
It's getting on close to tine time
/ when he will take charge of the
State. and soon he will be citizen Of
the capitol. There's a warm welcome
ready for him and his family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
Trace OF he Boy Found-POlicc Tell
of His Escape
(Bv the Associated Press.

st. Louis. Mo, Nov. 24.-Trace of
Stephen Putney, Jr. son of one of the
wealthiest men in Richmond, Va, has
been found in Kansas City, but, aC-
curdipg to information received by the
st. Louis police, he escaped from the
room where he was discovered.
Langhorn Putney. a half-brotheT of
the missing boy, went to Kansas City
today to take up the search. 1t is
stated, however that Langhorn Put
hey on Monday received a letter tell
ing him that his brother would be re-
turned if he followed certain direC-
tons and dropped "a package contain
ing $4,000 al a certain place.
Chief of Police Kiely, of St. Louis.
declined to discuss the case further
than to say that he was positive that
the boy vas not being held for II ran
som. He said, however, that he had
heard of the letter received by Mr..
Putney.
Mr.. Putney when seen before de-
parting today, declared that he had
not received a demand for q ransom.
However, it is s2id that the police in
structed him TO keep quiet about the
letter he received last Monday until
they had time to work on the case and
discover, if possible, who wrote the
letter.
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FAST GAME TODAY.
Juniors Y. Sophs at Fair Grounds in
First Of Glass Games for Silver
Cup.

Although the football season for
the big eleven" is over. there is much
enthusiasm being displayed over the
series of \. & NJ. College class games
which are to be played for the silver
cup offered by the faculty 10 the team
winning the mpionship-
The Juniors meet the S0phs toda"
at tie Fair Grounds in the first game
OF the Season. Both teams have been
practicing strenuousIy for the past
month, and the game promises to be
hotly contested one from start to
finish.
The Sophs have the advantage in
weight and training, having been
carefully coached by their efficient
Classmate Graves who is an eX-
scrub" man. The Juniors, although
seemingly outclassed, have a spirit OF
determination which. coupled with
their natural quickness, makes a
strong point in their favor. The Jun
iors have been coached by Capt. Aber-
nethy of the Varsity" during the last
few days. Up to that time they had
only the coaching of their captain.
igs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
THE BROADWAY MURDER TRIA1
y Prominent Young Farmer Kills
Himself by Accident While Out
Hunting.
lSpecial to News and Onservern

Especial to News and Observer)
Salisbury, n. c., Nov. 25.-The TAX
ing of evidence i'm the Broadway
murder trial now in progress here was
concluded this afternoon. Solicitor
Hammer opened the argument for the
prosecution and Senator Lee ). over
man followed for the defense, r.
Lee Wright for the State and Cong
ressman Theo. f. KluttZ for the de-
fense will close the legal argument.
y verdict is not expected before Sat
urday night or Monday. Broadway
pleads self-defense for the murder Of
Mr.. Miles Reed seven years ago, swear
ing that the latter was advancing
upon him with a knife when the prIs-
Oncr fired the fatal shot.
While out hunting yesterday Mr.
Gideon MiSenheimer, Il prominent
young farmer of Rowan county. acCi-
dentaIly snot himself in the head with
a - calibre rifle from the effects OF
which he died an hour afterwards
There was no eye witness to the scene
and the details are unknown. MI
Misenheimer was found in a semi-un-
conscious condition with a bullet in his
brain. He leaves a young wife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
ROYALTY HAS \ SNOW BALLING.
King Charles of Portugal Starts the
Fun and il Gets Fast and Furious.

London Nov. 24.-King Charles. Of
Portugal and his party spent the last
day on their visit at ChatsWOrth shoot
ing in the pheasants preserves. The
King, who is a magnificent shot did
great execution. The whole district
was covered with deer snow, but the
day was bright, Queen Ameria and
the ladies of her suite joined the party
at luncheon in a big marquee.
While waiting for the ladies, KING
Charles and the other shooters threw
SnoWba!lS at a mark. This was too
tame for the King, who. catching
Marquis Desevcral the Portuguese AM
hasador to Great Britain. OF his
guard made an accurate shot at 'he
d;guifcd diplomat. King Charles cX-
ample was quickly followed, and the
whole party engaged like sohoolboyS
in an active snow battle. While none
of the missiles were actually aimed at
Ills Majesty. a number of distinguish
ed personages were less fortunate.
For some minutes the fun was fast
and furious, the King being the most
active and one of the most accurate
among the fighters. The unusual Incl
dent was greatly enjoyed by a large
number of spectators ana rustics who
had gathered nearby in the roadway.
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BUREAUS REPORT ON COTTON.
The Number Of Bales Ginncd up to
November Fourteen.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 25.-The Census
Bureau today issued a preliminary re-
port on the quantity of cotton ginned
to November IA, 1904, in 68l coun-
ties, from which reports have been
received to this date. Ii shows 26,
Sl7 active ginneries against 26,710 for
the same period and the some cOun-
ties in 1903, and Il total for the same
period in the same counties in 1904 of
S,921,125 running bales against 6,414,-
65S i'm 1903.
The last named figures include 224,-
726 round bales for 1904 and 470,620
for 1903. The entire number of coun-
ties from which ginning was reported
last season was S12. When all of the
agents shall have reported for the
present crop there will be published a
summary distributing by States the
total quantity ginned during the sea-
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FIGHTERS SMASH WINDOW.
aIr. Thomas +. Wilkinson Dies OF
Pneumonia After Brief Illness.
(special Id News adn ObserverD

Especial to News adm Observer
Newton, n. c.. Nov. 25.-On yester-
day evening Dr. j. b. Smith and Mr.
Alley Gabriel got into a dispute over
politics and a fight ensued. In the
scuftie. the com bat&nts broke out one
of the glass windows i'm r. ?. Freeze s
drug store. Both of the men We're
bruised somewhat but no weapons
were used.
Mr.. Thomas F. Williamson died
at his home here last night from pneu-
monia. He had been sick only a few
days and his death was unexpected.
He leaves a wife and several small
children to mourn his loss
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Union Thanksgiving Service.



Newton. y: G.. Nov. 25.-A union
Thanksgiving service was held in me
German Reformed church on yester-
day. The ministers of the different
denominations had charge of the ser
vices and a large union choir rendered
several fine anthems of praise and
Thanksgiving.
The Offering was for the different
orphans homes of the State. envelopes
being used to designate the one in
tended.
Rev. Jno. A. Gilmer. pastor of the
Presbyterian church. preached the
sermon from the story of the ten
lepers usng as his text the words:
Were there not ten cleansed, but
where are the nine?' This was ap-
piled to the nation and to individuals
in very forciblc manner. The
speaker declared that in our rush for
wealth. honor and renoWn. we are
too apt to forget the Giver of our
blessings and do not return to give
Him thanks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
The Elmiranda abandoned.
lBv the Associated Press.D

Mayport Fla. Nov. 25.-Captain
Fossett, of the schooner John w.
Danna, from New York, reports that
in latitude 30.4O; longitude 1920, he
sighted the American barkentine Ell
miranda Waterlogged, deserted and
lumber floating around her. He
boarded the barkentine. and not deem
ing her worth attempting TO save. set
fire 10 the vessel, as she was a danger
our menace TO navigation. The Elmi-
randa sailed from jacksonville No.
vember 4. for Trinidad. Her captain
and crew were taken off by the Brit
ish steamer Horsa and landed in
Hamilton Burmuda, November I. Her
90
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
JIMMY MICHAEL Is DEAD.
The Noted Welsh CycIiSt Dies at Sea
of Congestion of the Brain.
a. Lhe Associated Press. }

New York. Nov. 25.-"Jimmy'' Mi
chael. the noted Welsh middle distance
bicycle rider died suddenly last Mon
day morning on board the Frehch inc
steamship La Savoie, from congestion
Of the brain.
Michael was coming to the United
States to race AGAIN and he was ac~
companied by number of long dis
tance riders who are to enter the SIX
day contest to be held here in De-
cember. 80
Michael complained of being i'll on
sunday. saying to the ships doctor
that he was suffering from very Sc
vere headache and nausea. He told
Dr Marie that his illness was due,
he thought. 10 the after effects of =
severe fall he received in Berlin two
years ago. DR.. Marie attended the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26

Macon, Ga, Nov. 25.-A special to
the Telegraph says that the case
against the citizens at Baxter, who
were to be tried this week at Nc
ClenV. Fla, for killing Deputy Sheriff
Thrift some time ago, was continued
as there were no witnesses present
w. NJ Duncan father of Jack Duncan.
who was killed on the train, did not
attend the court, though ne was want
ed as a witness. Judge Wills issued
attachments against the missing wit
nesses and efforts will be made to
have them on hand in May when the
case will be fully investigated
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
BOARD or COMMISSIONERS.
Meeting Yesterday Goes Through
Routine.

The meeting of the Board of Coun~
~ Commissioners Yesterday was con-
sumed with routine work.
A. II. Green was paid 500 from the
road fund for collecting from the over
seers' pay rolls amounts due by parties
for taxe..1ud turning over the same.
SuDt Allen reported the laying Off
of new road from Wakefield through
lands of Terrell and oth.rs to Mocca-
sin Creek, on Franklin county line.
NJ. +. Horton. of Little River sent
communication objecting to dam.
age alleged to have been done to ROAD
bed of new road running through his
lands bv reason of changes made In
the Tarboro road, near Little River. &
committee will be sent to assess dam
ages.
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Where Putncy Enlisted.
(By the Associated Prcss.D

Kansas City. Mo. Nov 25.-The pc
lice here to-day stated that stephen
Putncy, Jr., enlisted at the United
States recruiting station in this city
on last Monday. giving his age as q
years. He was assigned to the artii-
lery service and requested that he be
stationed al st. Louis.
He left for jefferson BARRACKS near
st. Louis OH Tuesday r. n. Williams
and r. T. Hancock, cousin and Il
friend of Putneys. who were in Kansas
City conducting the search for him.
started for st. Louis late to-day upon
receipt of telegram announcing that
he had returned there.
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books away from him and assaulted
him, knocking him senseless.
Charles r. Davis, who was in pos
session of the property of Hoskins for
a time, testified regarding the custody
of the property.
w. II. Hoskins, the principal in the
bankruptcy proceedings i'm Swayne' $
count testified regarding the assault
by his son upon Richardson who was
in possession Of the Hoskins books
the committee adjourned until tomor-
row.
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y Lone Vessel Sighted.
(By the Associated PressD

tBN thc AssOCiated PreSS.)
Fernandina, Fla, Nov. 25.-Captain
Holden of the schooner Florence Le-
land reports that on November nth,
in latitude 3G.35; longitude 71.Z2 he
sighted . four masted schooner ap-
parently ful' of water and with no
sign of life aboard.
He could not read the name, being
TOO far to Windward
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ty, on the charge of seduction of FIoy
Powell under promise of marriage,
has had a preliminary hearing before
Squire A. S. Barbee, of Chapel Hill
and was bound over to the next term
bond.
Hackney protests his innocence and
is backed by the college authorities
to the extent that the Shaw faculty
went on his bond for appearance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-26
SHOT BY \ PLAYMATE.
Is il Necessary to Kill Out the Race to
stop This "CnlOadcd" Gun
Business?

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, n. G., Nov. 25.-Walter
Torrance, a well known lad of this
city, was accidentally shot by a play
mate this evening. Torrance was one
Of a hunting party that haj suent the
day in the field. Returning home he
climbed uD a tree he said, to rest.
one of the party thoughtessiy snap-
ped his gun, not thinking it was load
ed. The cartridge exploded and the
entire load lodged in the boys stom-
ach. it is feared he is fatally injured.
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The Piior Ashore.

(I}y the Associated Press.)
Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Nov. >.
The Uruguayan bark Pillar, Captain
Company. while sailed from Cara
belle. Fra, June IS. for Valencia and
Barcelona, is ashore in Rio Straits
tCanal Del Dio between the islands
Lazarotte and Gracious). The vessel
will probably prove a total wreck.
.. .SC-.E 1S9OS. GS90S. $50
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I'm Earlier Report.

All EtFiiSF iNcppfl
Another and earlier report of the
Durham tragedy received at this office
says:
As the result Of an intense business
rivalry. W. K. Murray this morning
shot and killed his uncle, J. :. Muir
ray. at Durham. the shooting taking
place in front of the Store of the dead
man on Main street i'm ;he business
section of the city.
Both men had been running music
stores and were We'll known business
men. W K. Murray, who did the
shooting is a brother-in-law of |. +.
Emerson. of Baltimore, Mr., the We'll
known manufacturer of BrOmo Self
zcr.
The facts in the case appear to be
these
Early this morning J. $. Muir
ray was preparing to ship piano,
and he accused a salesman of W. K.
Murray Of watching and prying into
his business for the purpose OF trying
to thwart the trade.
w. r. Murray hearing that his
salesman had been thus accused. ac-
&C CCmpanied by his son. Earle Murray,
went to the store of his uncle, which
is about half a block from his own
place of business.
Al the door he was met by J. ).
Murray. and short ana Dlttef quar-
rel followed Then j. :. Murray drew
his revolver and began shooting at w.
X ana Earle Murray the three bull
let's fred all taking effect in Earle, IN
the hand. arm and thigh. Al this W.
l. Murray who is a powerful man,
closed in on his asSailant, and taking
the revolver from him. shot him, the
bullet entering just TO the right of the
breast and ranging upward and 10 the
left. SeVeriHe an artery.
The wounded man fell and was
taken into his store where he expired
within a few minutes, Without having
spoken.
w. r. Murray was arrested and will
remain in custody until 10 o'clock to-
morrcw. when the corOner's Inquest
will be held Nearly every lawyer in
Durham has been retained on one
side or the other and several out OF
town lawyers have been called in.
The affair has caused sensation in
Durham.