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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1907-12-05
PAGE FOURTEEN.
PARCELS POST AND RURAL
MERCHANTS.

other civilized countries have. One
is that it will cut the profits of the
Express Companies, the other that it
will injure the country merchant by
making it easier to send away to the
large mail order houses for goods.
The first is probably true but as it is
said that the Express Companies
now make a net profit of about 200
per cent on their actual investment,
we fancy that the people will not
mind greatly if they can save some
Of this unreasonable profit to them
selves by sending their packages
through the mails at one-fourth to
one-half what the Express Companies
charge. The second reason is more
worthy Of consideration, as it would
undoubtedly be unwise to pass any
law that would seriously injure the
merchants of the country towns. But
would Parcels Post injure the mer-
chantsY Some merchants think so,
others not. Any competition Of the
mail order houses that can njure
home merchants to any extent worth
considering is and always will be a
freight business. I have yet to hear
of merchant who objected to freight
rates being lowered because it would
make it cheaper and easier for people
to send away from home for goods.
It is just as illogical to oppose a
reduction Of postal or express rates
as it would be to oppose reduction
of freight rates. The merchants will
be large users Of Parcels Post and
the benefit they realize from cheap
rates will vastly outweigh any profit
they may lose on business sent away
from home A Parcels Post will save
many millions Of dollars to the peo>
pie and they are demanding it in no
uncertain tones. [ have been reliably
informed that the Chairman of the
House Postal Committee has said
that the "Postal Reformers" can
count ON his aid in the Goth Con-
gress, now about to assemble.
Only few days ago I was very
forcibly reminded Of our need Of
such a post when I was compelled
to pay $1.0O on seven-pound
parcel from Philadelphia and the
same amount on six-pound box
from Boston. Of course no one
doubts but that the government could
have carried these packages for Is
and "a cents, respectively, at profit.
It seems q good deal like being rob-
bed to have to pay $500 for having
So cents worth of work done. 1t
looks now very much as if the next
Congress will be compelled to take ac-
ton on this matter and it would be
the wiser course for the country mer-
chants to use their influence to get
a law favorable to themselves rather
than oppose it entirely. For instance,
it is now easily within the gift Of
this government to grant the people
a one-cent four ounce postage rate
on all mailable matter, sealed or un-
eoo1oJ with q 1uoiob+ limit oP ooA 1occ
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
THE
SALE
PERIOD

= Is a necessity for large and small !
stores alike. There are no excep- =
. tions. =
= The right sort Of sale means =
much TO modern merchandising. =
In fact. cases are not infrequent =
= when failure could be directly y
traced to the neglect OF holding =
> sales. =
In every mercantile establish =
ment there are broken lines and >
odd lots that collect in spite of =
= the most careful and consistent =
= buying-to get rid of EN- is cheap =
= at any price. The quick, sure and =
= inexpensive way is to advertise =
= in the paper that covers Columbia =
= like the MONDAY sun. =
+ THE HERALD. 4
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
LOVING CUP FOR
SENATOR CARMACK
FRIENDS WILL PRESENT -ESTI-
MONlAL OF THEIR ESTEEM.
WILL TENDER A REcEP-
TON.
At Which Massive Cup Will Be For
mally Given to the Retiring States
man.-PubIic viii Be invited to Par
ticipate in the Exercises.

A movement affecting one OF Ten
nessee's most prominent public men
and yet not political in its significance
has come to the surface in the last day
or two, and Tuesday was the subject
of interesting gossip about the hotel
corridors, according to the Nashville
American.
1t develops that for some weeks
there has been quiet discussion among
friends Of Senator Carmack who have
been in communication over the State,
on the subject Of proposition to pre-
sent him a beautiful loving cup at the
expiration OF his Senatorial term. The
idea .sprang from the deep regard en-
tertained for Mr.. Carmack by his
friends, a feeling which was enthused
by his recent brilliant bearing in the
Senate, and which deemed some strik-
ing testimonial of esteem and respect
for the. retiring statesman altogether
appropriate.
From gentlemen who were CONVEX
SAINT with the movement a reporter
Tuesday night gathered the following
outline: "The presentations is de-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
SMOOTH STRANGER
Snapped the Boxes and Got Away
With $5o,ooo Worth of Diamonds,
Leaving Tissue Paper in Their
Place.

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1S.-A 10
cal jewelry company was robbed OF
between $4,000 and 100000 worth OF
loose diamonds, and up to late hour
tonight no progress toward their re.
covery had been reported This morn
ing a stranger entered the store and
asked to have an unmounted diamond,
which he had, matched in order to
have both mounted for earrings.
A box of loose stones was produc-
ed by the clerk and they went through
them, trying to select a similar stone.
The stranger did not appear to be sat
isfied and said he would send his wife
around in the afternoon. He left the
store and, as the clerk supposed, the
box of diamonds was returned to the
safe. There was occasion to take the
box from the safe again in the after
noon. and it was discovered that the
box that had been returned contained
only tissue paper instead of valuable
jewelry. 1t was identical in appear
ance with the box for which it had
been substituted, except being trifie
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22

signed" said one of the group, sim
ply as an expression of personal es
TEEN for an able and upright public
man, whose conduct and talents have
won the sincere respect of his con
stituents.
He is coming home with laurels
freshly won in the arena of debate, a
marked man in the National eye, and
it is proposed that there be offered him
q gracious and generous tribute of APP
probation from the people of his own
Commonwealth. He returns to private
life, to resume the duties and respon-
sibilities of private citizenship, and
this testimonial will be offered him,
free from the faint or selfishness or
intimation Of political significance.
1T will be the simple tribute of
Tennesseans for a fellow Tennesseani
who has borne himself like thorough
bred and is bigger and drawer and
stronger than when fortune smiled up.
on him."
1t was learned that the loving cup
will be the handsomest obtainable In
the country, Of massive silver and OF
special design, with elaborate engrav-
ings, a real work of art and worthy
OF the occasion. The cup win be pre-
scented at public reception to be
held at the Maxwell House the latter
part of next month, to which every.
body will be invited. The occasion will
be informal. In that no special invita-
lions will be issued, but at the same
time committees will see to 1t that the
large parlors and corridors are beauti-
fully decorated and every appoint
ment to render the occasion memoir
able will be looked after
The 10 dds to provide the loving cup
and mee necessary expenses of the
win be secured from volun-
AIRY contributions from over the
State; and from the quick response to
suggestions along this line already
made 1t is evident that there will be 1
10 sort OF trouble about promptly Sc.
uripg all the money wanted.u,a
The probability H. that everyapart
4 Tennessee will be- represented In
he gathering which will greet Senator "a
'armack at this unique reception.ei 7
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
THE
MaSquerader
BY KATHERINE CECIL THURsToN.
Author OF 1.-THE Circle" Etc.
(ContInued.)
CHAPTER XII.
Author OF THE Circle" e.

lin the night of ChIlcOte's re.
H turn to his own Loder tasted
I'LL the lees Of life poignantly for
the first time. Before their
curious compact had been entered upon
! he had been. II not content. at least
apathetic; but with action the apathy
had been dispersed. never again to re
gain its old position.
He realized with bitter certainty
that his was no real home coming. On
entering Chllcote's house he had ex-
perienced none of the unfamiliarity,
none of the unsettled awkwardness,
that assaileil him now. There he had
almost seemed the exile returning aft
er many hardships; here, in the atmos-
phere made common by years. he felt
an alien. 1t WAS Illustrative of the
mans character that sentimentalities
found no place in his nature. Senti-
nents were not lacking, though they
lay out of sight. but sentimentalities
he altogether denied.
Left alone in the sitting room aftel
Chilcote's departure. his first sensation
was one Of physical discomfort AMI
unfamiliarty. His own clothes, with
their worn l00seness. brought no sense
of frienGliness such IS some mel finl
in an old garment. Lounging and the
clothes that suggested lounging had no
appeal tor hi@l. In his eyes the garb
that implies responsibility was sym
boic and even inspirilg
And us with clothes SO with his
actual surroundings. Each detail cf
his room Nvas familiar ,ut NOT one had
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I
ever become Intimately close. He hat
used the place for years. but he hat
used it as he might use hotel an
whatever of bis household gods hat
come with him remained, like himself
on sufferance His entrance into Chill
cote's surroundings had been altoge,h
er different. Unknown to himself, he
had been in the position of a young
artist who. having roughly modelled in
clay, is brought into the studio of a
sculptor To his outward vision ev-
erything is new, but his inner sight
leaps to instant understanding. Amid
| all the strangeness he recognizes the
one essential-the workshop, the atmos-
phere, the home.
On this first night of return Loder
comprehended something of his posi-
ton, and, comprehending, he faced the
problem and fought with it,
He had made his bargain and must
pay his share. Weighing this, he had
looked about his room with quiet
gaze. Then at last, as IL finding the
object really sought for, his eyes had
come round to the mantelpiece and
rested on the pipe rack. The pipes
stood precisely as he had left therH.
He had looked at them for long time.
then an ironic expression that was al
most smile had touched his lips, and,
crossing the room, he had taken the
oldest and blacklist from Its place and
slowly filed it with tobacco.
With the first indrawn breath OF
smoke his attitude had unbent. With
out conscious determination he had
chosen the one factor capable of cas-
Ing his mood n cigarette Is for the
trivial moments of life; cigar for It's
fulfillments. its Pleasant, comfortable
but In real distress IN
the solving of question, the fighting of
difficulty-a pipe is mans eternal
solnce.
So he had passed the first night OF
his return to the actualities of life.
next day his mind was somewhat set
tied, and outward aid was not so essen
tall but, though facts faced him more
solldly. they were nevertheless very |
drab In shade. The necessity for |
work, that blessed antidote to ennul,
no longer forced him to endeavoE. He
was no longer penniless, but the money |
DC possessed brought with II no de
'ires. When man has lived from
land 20 mouth for years and sudden
y fnds himself with 400 In his pocket
he result 10 sometimes curious, He
inds with a vague sense o. surprise
hat he has forsottens how TO spend |
mat sxtravagancs. like other artlnciai |
'assiena, recnlres cultivation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
Coming

Car Columbus Buggies, car Ratter.
man & Luth, car Hamilton Cultivators
car American Field Fence, car Myers
Pumps, Imperial Discs and Smoothing
Harrows. Land Rollers, ETC. You can
afford to wait for good things. Some
of these goods are now on the road, 9TH
ers will follow at once. See us before
you buy.
22-2t 3. A. Satterfield & Company.
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the harbor front a half mile stretch
OF embankment has been left IN
touched. Above a silvery beach this
fwater-worn embankmeRt rises 70 q
height of several feet. The bushes
vines and stunted trees with which II
is surmOunted, present the identical
picture which met the eye of the first
coioAist at every approach to the
shores.
Turning from the water front the
prospect stretches out In pleasing per
spective. Broad avenues radiate in
every direction through mazes Of con-
trasting elegancies, terminating at
points in sylvan spots as secluded and
inviting as the solitudes of the forest
can offer. OF this description is the
canoe trail, a beautiful stream of water
winding through the heart of the
grounds and spanned by rustic bridges.
The great parade grounds, present
ing level stretch of green sward and
occupying a central position, affords
sense of spaciousness and gives the
perspective necessary to an apprecia-
ton of the stately groupings of build
ings and verdure. Trees, MOSES,
vines and evergreens appear in wan
ton profusion, but a close investiga-
tion reveals this prodigal exuberance
one to which design has given ex-
quisite harmony; and forms and
blending here and contrasting
there, tell the story of system and
order. Throughout all its intricacies
Of roadway, bowers, open spaces and
secluded trails, whatever appears to
be confused or unconnected is seen to
blend tremendously at the precise |
point where an adequate result is the
issue.
To afford desired contrasts to the
certain avenues have
been over1aid with red, black, or gray
earth transported from distance
where necessary, and presenting an
tenn in detail altogether unique. The
,lans and specifications of the land
cape and garden craft features of this
enterprise would make bulky vol
me Although far advanced the work
will continue up to the very day of
pening. Even under the sombreness
f winter sky these grounds pre-
ent most pleasing and attractive
what they will be in all the
plendor of completeness under the ,
Tory of surer sun, must be left to
onjecture.
With the flowers beneath, and the
1liage above, and the green masses
{ the hedges through which glimpses s
re caught of fairy structures rising
n every hand, for park-like elegance
nd natural beauty few spots on earth 6
an rival the grounds of the James
IN Exposition.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
LANDSCAPE, ART AND
GARDEN CRAFT Al THE
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
CBy George F. viett.J

NORFOLK. Va. Some years age
there was secured for the'kurposes o
a great exposition. an area OF wood
land at sewell's Point fronting NORTH
and vest on the beautiful expanse o.
Hampton Roads. The initial opera
ton was the building OF a fence
around the space acquired This ap
parently inconsequential item has
proved a feature both unique and ar.
tistic. Instead of an unsightly wooden
wall, entailing useless waste OF tim
Der, this fence is of barbed wire. built
TO a height of eight feet, surmounted
at the top with a roof-like projection
OF the same material. Vines of the
hardy Towering kind were Immediately
planted along this entire length of two
and half miles and the fence forms
a solid and impenetrable wall of flow
cry green. The tract thus enclosed
is most admirably adapted to the pur-
poses for which 1t is intended. The
location may be said to be the choisest
selection, superb gem in a surpass-
ing setting.
Involving facts and figures of mag
nitude and quality a disquisition deal
ing with any feature of the forthcom-
ing jamestown exposition offers but
scant opportunity Tor exaggeration,
and particularly does this apply to the
natural and artistic beauties of it's
Site In the Identification of the
grounds, the efforts of the landscape
artists and Tourists have been sup
plemented by a responsive field of
operation, and these able workers have
made the best of extraordinary facili-
ties. Nature and art in congenial al
lance have converted a beautiful will
derness into a wilderness of beauty, a
veritable dreamland over which the
spirit of security Is lightly poised. A
deftness and facility of touch is every
WACAC dpPdt civ anu oIANO ~
the minutest details is revealed on
every side to the searching eye. The
site thus treated presents park-like
permanency of aspect
Along the two and half miles of
splendid water frontage a quadruple
row of adult trees have been planted,
involving the transplanting of thous-
ands of specimens. This is but an
item in the task of adornment. Flow
ers shrubs and vines have been set
out by the mile Wherever it has
been possible to retain bit of nat
ural forest there nature has been I'M
The clump of towering
pines at the western extremity stand {
worthy monument of the great prime ;
val forest, offering just that touch of {
severity necessary to en- {
lhasize the lightness of the lavishment {
Upon the eastern marge of
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
BIRMINGHAM
ELECTION
Mighty Close, But II Looks as II Ward
Has o'Brien Beaten.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 1S.-Ear.
ly returns from today's municipal cleo.
ton indicate that Geo. B. Ward has
been reelected Mayor over Capt. F.
P. O'Brien, although Ward is leading
by less than fifty votes. Geo. H.
Bodaker and w. e. Wier are running
close together for Chief of Police,
with Bodaker slightly in the lead.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
COTTON BELT
SAID TO HAVE PASSED TO HAIR
RiMANs CONTROL.
Report Published In Memphis Re
garded obviously At The Gen.
eral Office.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Feb 1S-The
News-Scimitar says that practically
authoritative information received here
is to the effect that Edward H. Harri
man has secured control of the st.
Louis, Southwestern railroad. This
system, known as the Cotton Belt, =
comprises 1,451 miles, and extends
from Cairo, ILL.,. to Waco and Forth
Worth, Texas.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
PALN1ISI.RY
YOUR HAND READ FOR rs CENTS.
REX "A A ND RENO

the famous Palmists and Trance Read
ers are In your city. No matter what
your troubles may be, these, gifted
people win help you In Business, Love,
courtship. Marriage, Divorce, Law,
suits. Changes and Journeys; also re-.
unite the separated. locate lout friends
and hidden treasures.
This week .pply, in their store.
a. ~ sousA Maid street. Reading daily
and Sunday. tebii.lst-&wSt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
WOman's UnrealIred Dreams

A wonan's dreams, as she grows
older, ,dwindle visions Of marble
palaces, with spacious halls and pill.
Jared porticos. 'to'a hope that she may
some tinetoceupy d house. with q suf-
fcisnt. number OF elesets. A-Atchgsbn
0lobe.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
Modern Romance.

Neli-Tias he told you he loved your
Belie-Not In 30 many words. but
be has asked mo what life insurance
papa carries. --Philadelphia Record.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22
Clover Hay Wanted

We want 10 to 30 cars of Clover
Hay Immediately. VIII pay highest
market price. Both phones Sc.
22-tf CITY GRAIN q FEED co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22

A MESSAGE TO YOU.
Bogatzky & Bauman's Sale contin-
ued to Saturday, March 10Th.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22

e,eA .wish-aSa oneepscss ,e5. Z
Oh, keep me innocent7suAkescthersp
great Caroline OF Denmark.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-22

I'm the night of Chilcote's re.
III turn to his own Loder tasted
vi the lees OF life poignantly for
~ the first time. Before their
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Smither returned
from a trip 10 the Exposition on
Friday. Miss Helen Smither,
their little grand daugter return
ed with them. Just ask brother
Len about the Big Show.
Wanted-A boy to learn black
smithing; good job and the right
kind of home for an apprecia-
tive boy. Apply G.. N. Atherton
Blakes, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samual c. Irving
of Hope Well. N. J.,neice and
nephew of M Jno X. Winder,
who had been to the Exposition
visited Mathews last week, making
Mr.. Winders residence their
home.
Noticc-A fine heavy yoke of
oxen for salo. five years old
and well broken. Apply to Geo.
w. Adams, near Beulah Church,
New Point, Va.
Pound poles for sale from Is to
so feet in length. Apply to G.
w. Seawell. Roanes P. o.
Gloucester Va.
Miss Samuel L. Coils (nee Miss
Lola Corsa) of8I5 William street,
Baltimore, has been spending
some time with her friend, Miss
Lula Richardson at the Court
House. Mrs. Coles was teacher
in the county for two years and
was gladly welcomed by her many
friends She anticipates another
visit i'll the near future.
The Moiack Bay Yacht Clubs
regatta will take place on Tues
day, Sept. 8, 1907. This is their
last racing day for the year, their
first races being run off on Aug.
20. There were a large number
OF people who attended on the
FIRST day and they all had Il de
lightful time.
Died at the Methodist parse
mage, Mathews Court House, Va.
at 7 20 P. NJ. "Wednesday, August
2Sth, VIM. Hale MacKethan,
only child of w. NJ. and Alice
MacKethan. of BrooksvilIe, Fla.
Mrs. MacKethan with the child
was visiting my daughter, Annie
Ferguson. They were school
mates. He was I year 8 months
and 20 days old. Hale was a very
bright, attractive child, and re-
markedly good for one Of his age.
The jewel was too precious for
earth and God took him. "Of
sHCh is the Kingdom of Heaven"
Richard Ferguson.
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S@=@=@=i
County
correspondence
SUSANS.

Miss Ethel Diggs. who failed
10 return from the Exposition last
week. has secured a position with
the Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Company" of Norfolk
Va. Ethel is a good girl and will
be greatly missed in her church,
Sunday School and Epworth
League, at St. PauI's as well as in
the social circle. She carries
with her the best wishes of many
friends.
Mr.. Joseph Diggs started for
Norfolk last Tuesday as supergo
Of part of a bugeys load of
watermelons for Norfolk, all of
his own raising.
Miss Kate Diggs. typewriter
and stenographer for a law firm
in Baltimore, is spending her va
cation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Diggs.
The summer is drawing to a
close. and farmers are thinking
about saving their fodder.
Yorktown seems to be the
objective point for the gasoline
eXCursiOnists Another party
went out this week and visited
those historic grounds. made
memorable by the gallant deeds
of Washington and Lafayette
and later by the contending forces
In the Civil War. 1t was Just
outside Ct the town limits, that
Charles A. Crump, Colonel of the
Twenty-siXth Virginia Infantry.
with his cap in his hand. uttered
the following words: Fellow
soldiers. 1t becomes my duty to
inform YOU that you are to be
the advance guard Of Yorktown,
and that you will have the first
fire. More depends upon your
conduct than you may suppose
for bear in mind that in your
hands are delivered the keys o.
our beloved state, for if York.
town falls. Richmond falls; i
Richmond falls, Virginia is evacu
ated, and l had rather that my
bones bleach upon the plains o.
Yorktown than that Virginia in
which that are all that | hold IDEAS
should be left in the hands of the
relentless foe. Follow me, men
and / as one gentleman will lead
to victory or to an honora bic
grave. Take your position anc
die In the ditch" Leumas.