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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
OLD COINS WERE
NEW TO HER
TWO-CENT PIECE AND COPPER
CENT REJECTED BY
CLERK.

How little is known by the general
public of the United States coins
which are now current was shown the
other day, says the New York Times,
in an uptown restaurant, when a coin
collector in a spirit of fun handed to
the cashier in place of nickel some
old-fashioned copper-nickel flying
eagle" cents.
The cashier, young woman OF
about 20, looked disdainfully at the
unfamiliar coins, and then refused to
accept them, saying she had never
seen any such money before; that she
didn't believe they were good" and
didn't propose to accept them.
The patron protested that the coins
were genuine, and pointed to the in
scription United States of America
as a verif1cation. But the young wo-
man remained unconvinced, and sum-
moned the manager. He, too, was
dubious about the authenticity, and
said he had never seen anything like
them before. He finally told the cash
ier to take them anyhow, and he would
relieve her of all responsibility in case
they turned out to be spurious.
The last two-cent piece was issued
by the United States in 1878, while the
flying eagle cents were struck only in
1855. 1857 and 1858. Nearly $4,000,
900 eagle cents and more than 4,OOO,-
900 two-cent pieces were coined.
To collectors it is odd that in pc
Rod Of fifty years this vast number OF
such coins should have disappeared
to such an extent that the present
generation never heard Of them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
GETS DIVORCE IN
RECORD TIME
JOHN M'FARLIN BROCHURES ONE
In MEMPHIS IN LESS THAN
TWO MINUTES.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug 5.--Sitting
in a special term of the circuit court
which adjourned for the summer tern
several weeks ago, Judge Laughlin to
day broke all local records in grant
ing a divorce to John ]. L. McFarlin
the time consumed taking one min
ute and thirty seconds.
McFarlin lives at Black Rock, Ark.
and his marriage to Miss Annie Hen
derson there is set for Tuesday after
noon. He was married seven years
ago in Metropolis, ILL.,, to Alice o.
Grady and applied for divorce in local
courts six months ago, but the case
had been overlooked. The decree
stated that the Illinois wife refused
to join her husband during six years
residence in Memphis.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
SERIOUS RAID BY
TURKISH TROOPS
PERSIAN VILLAGE DESTROYED
W-MEN AID CHILDREN
KILLED.

VETERAN. Persia, Aug. 5.-The in
cursions of Turkish troops across the
Northwest frontier of Persia. which
for some time had been in allegiance,
have again broken out A serious
raid has occurred near Urumiah. o.
900 Turkish troops, with artillery,
having crossed the frontier and des-
trOyed the village of Mavanch. Sew
enty-eight persons, OF whom sixty
were women and children, mostly
Christians. were killed. Subsequently
the Turks drove small force of Per-
sian troops from a nearby camp and
installed themselves in it. According
TO an unofficial report a large body OF
Persian cavalry subsequently joined
the Turkish invaders and a combined
force is said to be threatening the
town of Urumiah sixty -four miles from
Tabriz Urumiah is noted as a center
of missionary activity and is the seat
of the Tickle Seminary for Girls and
Of Urumiah College.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
SCHOOL CHILDSEN
OF CHIT. NOOCA
OUT OF 1912 THERE ARE 1,469
WHO ARE UNABLE TO READ
AND WRITE.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. s.
An interesting fact has been brought
to light by the taking of the census
of the school population of the city
The report shows that out OF 1912
children of school age in the city
there are 1,469 who are unable to read
and write This per cent of illiteracy
was brought to light under the new
law for taking the census. Hereto
fore the custom has been merely to
take the word of the head Of the fam
lily as to the number of children who
were of a school age, but under the
new regulations complete descrip-
tive list of each childis required. Els
pecial mention is made of the educa-
tional. capabilities Of each child.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
PERIL OF TRUE
SPORTSMANSHIP
(By Francis H. Taber.

One need not be particularly afrait
of the danger Of over-attention to ath
letics or the evils of too much play
But the time for fear is when athletic:
become business, when play ceases tt
be pastime, and when sport depends
upon victory for it's success.
If man must train before he par
ticipates in sport it makes 1t very
serious matter. He muse give up his
ordinary habits, deny himself his lux
uries, and naturally he expects con
siderable return To deny Enjoyment
to gain enjoyment is paradox. II
Is worth while denying one'sVself to
pass an examination, but it is worth
while giving up recreation for theNsake
of recreation?
Secondly, the game Is the thing.
To the true sportsman, such a spec
tacle, as man told off to worry the
pitcher or a player depending upon
artificial stimulus from spectators, is
simply unnitelligible.
A professional may have his place
in the general scheme of things, but
he is not a sportsman. He Is a
mountebank, "a vaudeville, artist, any
thing you like, but not sportsman.
and half of the troubles of amateur
sport comes from the bad example set
by professionals. The large salaries,
the huge crowds, the newspaper no
toriety dazzle unthinking youth and IL
seems a great thing to play for the
of others and earn living
without, work, and If this consumma-
ton cannot be obtained it can at least
be approached.
The professional may be good
sportsman at heart. but cannot posi-
bly, be a true sportsman or he would
never accept money for amusing him.
self
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
LOOKING BACKWARD
ok backward just ten years.

Look backward just ten years.
Who would have dared predic
things that have since taken place IL
the way of bringing big wrongdoers t.
justice, in the way of moral reforms
Only couple of months ago an OF
company found guilty of law break
ing down in Texas was declared q
criminal and fined $1,63O000.
Saturday the Standard Oil people
were fined nearly $30,000,00O and are
threatened with Jail sentences.
A year or so ago, venerable sena'
tor of the United States. one who had
served through many terms, was in
licted and convicted out in Oregon for
| timber frauds, for prostituting his
high office, and died just in time to
avoid Imprisonment but not disgrace.
Another senator served Jail SEN
tence in Kansas. Another is under
indictment out in Idaho and will soon
be tried.
In some twenty-one states the peo-
plek have said to the railroads, we
will fix your rates and you must not
exceed them. We will have commits
sions to take you over and your. place
is as servants and not as masters"
The great states of New York, Ohio,
Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and others have been in the forefront
of this progressiveness.
The governors of North Carolina
and Virginia have defied a federal
Judge who was a railroad attorney and
have said that until the highest courts
should decide, the rates fixed by legis-
lature or commission should stand.
Municipal ownership is making
strides. 1t is practically in effect in
the cities of New York and Chicago.
The theory of government ownership
is growing more popular and when 1t
is found impossible TO control rail-
roads otherwise it will be applied toI
the country by Mr.. Bryan or some
equally radical and honest president.
The people are in favor of the ini-
tiative and the referendum and Of re-
tanning in themselves the rights to
legislate and to govern.
The spirit of honesty is abroad.
The interests are fighting yet, but
losing fight. Morality and sobriety, a
respect for the rights Of others, faith
in the ability Of the people TO govern,
are victorious signs of the times.
Wealth is not deified as 1t was. It's
power is not so great. The men who
do the most for their country are
stronger than hose who extract most
from their country.
we are marching most assuredly
and with steady pace.-Memphis
News Scimitar
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
ELEPHANT BUGS.
(Kansas City Journal.)

(KanSas CITY JOurndlJ
Reports received from the Walnut
Valley state that a new kind OF bug
known as the elephant bug, has been
infesting the corn fields in that sec.
ton. Fl. B. Lamb, a farmer, had
planted his corn a second time only
To have 1t aten by the bugs, and
finally plowed up an eighty-acre field
and planted kaffir corn.
The bug is two times the size OF
the potato bug and has long pro
bosls. which projects from the head,
and with this instrument II sucks the
iuice from the central stalk of corn.
When the corn f. more than q foot
high the bug does Il no harm
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
HORRORS OF
DARK AGES
VISIONS coNJURED UP IN TOR
TURE ROOM OF ANCIENT
TYRANT..
brooklyn Eagle.)

(BrOOklyn EdSleJ
The horror of horrors in all Italy Is
found at Padua, known 'as the torture
rooms of that demoniacal monster OF
cruelty, Ecelino thirteenth century
ruler of Verona, Padua, Vicenza and
Brescia. His cruelties finally became
so intolerabe that the church pro-
claimed a crusade against him. The
peasaftry rose and a farmer killed
the brute with a scythe. was shown
an upright box in which was the skel-
eton OF a victim. Two apertures
enabled the condemned to see table,
lust out Of reach. crowded with food
and drink Today, II is stage FOOD
and the wine is colortd water, but the
realism Is intense. The climax Of
shudders was reached when ] came to
a block in the center OF small square
room. Nailed to the chopping block,
severed midway between the wrist
and elbow, lay the dainty hand OF
woman, Just as II had been CHOPPED
from the living arm! The instant my
eyes saw this sight the cell seemed
to resound with the shrieks of the
terrified woman, and, although the
hand gazen upon was of wax, the
mental shock produced was dreadful
beyond conception. :
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09

city, town and village-in every office.
shop, store and factory. The world
cries out for such: he is needed, and
needed badly-the man who can carry
a message to Garcia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09
Uncivilized.

Nix-There's as island out in the
Pacific Ocean where crime, poison,
drunkenness and courts are unknown.
Dit--Civlization is a long time
reaching that island.--St. Joseph's
News Press.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-09

Don't let the baby suffer from &c
zema. sores or any itching OF the skin.
Doan's Ointment gives instant relief,
cures. quickly Perfectly safe for chill,
dren. All druggists sell It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
TOMBSTONE
AS WITNESS.
John Bell, Accused Slayer Of Dr..
Townsend Of Staten Island Be-
lIsVed to Be Guilty Party.

NEW YORK, Feb. Life is sweet.
but revenge is swecter."
This Inscription. according to In
spector Schmittbergcr, appears on a
tombstone which John Bell the man
suspected of numbering DR.. c. Wilmot
Townsend of New Brighton. n. V. or.
dered for himself
Coroner Cahill of Staten Island he
gan the inquest into the death of DR..
Charles Wilmot Townsend, who was
shot in his bed at New Brighton early
Saturday morning.
The inquiry is expected to he tie
most sensational in this city since the
dramatic arrest of Roland Il. MoIineux
at coroner's inquest
The story told by John Bells brother
Howard after a threat had been made
of sending him and the other members
Of the family TO Jail because Of their
stubborn insistence that they knew
nothing discriminating John Bell was
most dramatic
John Bell was a whole honr in the
Townsend house before he shot the
physician. according to the statement
which Howard said he made when he
returned TO Brooklyn on the morning
of the tragedy.
For long time, he told his brother,
he stood at the door of DR. Townsend's
bedroom, watching the physician as he
occasionally turned in his bed. Then
he softly tlptoed to a room at the rear
of the hall. that of DR.. Townsend's
mother. The aged woman was fast
asleep.
ITS too bad to have to do it," John
Bell is reported to have said to himself.
THAT man has people dependent upon
him." Just then clock struck the half
hour. and Bell was reminded that with
in a few minutes the anniversary of
the death of his wife would arrive.
This renewed his courage.
III avenge Mamie" he said to him
self. This mau killed her.
Then he went into DR.. Townsend's
bedroom and shot him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
SOLDIERS NOT GUILTY.

PITTSBURG, Feb L. Lieutenant
Ralph W. Drury and Private John
Dowd of the Ninth United States in
fantry, who have been on trial in crimi-
nal court all week charged with the
killing of William II. Crowley, Il citl-
zen of Lawrenceville, on Sept. 10, 1903,
were both acquitted, the jury bringing
in verdict of not guilty when court
opened, having been out all night.
Crowley was shot while escaping
from the arsenal grounds, where, it
was alleged, he was stealing copper
from the roofs of the government build
ings. The verdict fixes the extent to
which citizen of Pennsylvania may
go in his efforts to prevent the escape
of felon whom he has caught in the
act of committing a felony, but does
not decide the question of what is the
duty of a soldier of the United States
under similar circumstances.
This is the question the government
wanted decided, but Judge f. j. OCon-
nor charged that it was the duty of a
citizen of Pennsylvania. punishable by
fine and Imprisonment, if he did not do
it, to stop and arrest man caught In
the act of committing felony, even
if he had to break down doors or in
flict an injury on the felon in order to
accomplish this arrest.
The case had 'aroused much interest
in civil and military circles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
cALENpAR or LOCAL EVENTS.

Feb. Masquerade Ball, Danish
Brotherhood, Washington
Hail.
Feb. 5-Lecture, Dana Hall.
Feb. 6-Reception and dance, Puri-
tan A. c., Pulaski Park
Feb. 8-Masquerade ball, Central
Pleasure Club, Washington
Hall.
Feb. 11-Annual Ball, Policemen's
Mutual Benefit Association,
Washington Hail.
Feb. 12eLincoln tea, Ladies' Auxil-
iary, at home of Mrs. j. S.
Wight, IA High street.
Feb 12-Vaudeville entertainment,
Lincoln Engine Company,
Wilder Hail.
Feb. 14-Chicken and oyster pate
supper, Ladies' Auxiliary,
of Simpson NJ e. church.
Feb. Masquerade ball, Braga
Singing Society.
Feb. Washington Hose & Chem
ical Company's annual ball.
Feb. 22-Concert, Lyric Mandolin
Club, Simpson M. E. church
auspices of Epworth League
Feb. 2S-New England Supper, Lad
les Aid Society, First Bap-
tist chapel.
Mar. Entertainment, Pride of
Amboy Ladies Legion, N
p. L., at Odd Fellows hall
Mar. 20, .21--Fair, st. Paul's Ladies'
Aid Society, Washington
Hall.
Oct. 17-Parade of local and visiting
firemen; concert in even
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
SUMMER HOMES IN VERMONT,
LAKE CHANtPLAIN AND THE
GREEN MOUNTAINS

Send &c. postage for illustrated
book with complete list of hotels and
boarding houses. Board $500 and
upward per week; new and improved
train service.
Solid trains without change be-
tween Grand Central Station New
York, and Vermont, Green Mountains
and Lake Champlain.
Tickets, parlor and sleeping car
accommodations, and all information
at the principal City Ticket Office,
Central Vermont R'y., 3S5 Broad
way, N. Y. A. W. Ecclestone, s. p.
A., G. V. R'y., 3S5 Broadway, N Y,
1813-5-11-tu.f. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

This newspaper will be dull one
ON the day--if that ever happens
when the ads. in its columns con-
tains no genuine bargain-offers. 1T
WILL NEVER BE A DULL PAPER
WHEN THEY Dol
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

DISTURBED THE CONGREGATION
The person who disturbed the con
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy bottle
of Foley's Honey al Tar. Sexton
pharmacY. =.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE

Situations Wanted-Situations at
general housework, plain cooking,
etc, for women with babies or small
children. Small wages expected. APP
ply to Joint Committee for Securing
Situations for Destitute Mothers
with Infants" 10 Academy street,
Newark, N. ]. 13763-10-26-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

Wanted-A girl or woman to do gen.
eral housework for small family OF
three at New Brunswick. Apply 109
High street. 1-2S-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
Suits

We have on hand some very
fine suits left, broken lots in
different styles and qualities, in
Broadcloth. Cheviot, Panamas
and mixed goods, will be sold
at reduced prices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

For Sale, on monthly payments, or
will exchange for vacant lots any
where in New Jersey, a number of
new houses / have on my hand. Her
man Frederick, Pacific avenue, near
Hall avenue, west of Woodbridge
road. 6465-1-29-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

Some of our Kersey Cloth
Coats left, beautiful garments,
latest models, highest quality at
lowest figures, were sold at
1858 to 22. so, now at
...... s.. SO to ID. so
Fancy Plaids, in various shades
and styles, latest models, form
erly sold at 8.oS to 1898, now
-. a. 9S to g. so
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

I Wanted-A farmer, with family, to
take charge of farm near Perth
Amboy, on salary. Apply, by letter,
to Perth Amboy Fire Brick Co., AZ
Broadway, N. Y 6539-2-1-4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
HELP WANTED-MALE.

Wanted-Boy to make himself useful
in store. Ludwig Music House.
6502131-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL.
HOUSEWORK IN SMALL FAM
lily. GOOD SALARY. MRS. FRIED
MAN, 40 FAYETTE STREET.
6516-1-31-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

How about your Roof and leaders for
the winter? Do they need repair
ing. If SO, call on the Sanitary Plumb
ing and Construction Co.. 5 King st.
Telephone 258J. 3714-9-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

For Your Steam or Hot Water heat
ing call on the Sanitary Plumbing
and Construction oo., 5 King s.. Tel
ephone 258 J. l3712-9-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

HOUSES FOR SALE.

For Sale-House and two lots on
Henry street, above Pine avenue,
South Amboy; now occupied as a
hotel. Inquire of Fred Isely, South
Amboy, N. j. 5320-11-23-3m
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
Skirt Specials

We have a fine display of
Ladies' Skirts at greatly reduced
prices.
Chiffon Panama, In gray black
and navy, were sold at 5.oS to
7.48, now will go at
............. A.. so to 3. 90
Chiffon Broadcloth, latest
plated models, very neat in every
way and all fit to perfection,
were sold at 4.oS to 6.4S, now
........ 80. 3. 90 to 8. so
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

Specials in our waist line-in
silk under net China and Taffe-
ia Silk, Silk Eolines, Lawn,
Madras and Poplins, up from S9c
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

They're All Right. What? Graham $
cakes, pies and bread. 9125-12-1tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

LABORERS WANTED. APPLY AT
THE SOUTH AMBoY TERRA
GOTTA COMPANY, SOUTH AMBOY,
N. j. 6535-2-1-4t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

Money to Loan at 5 per cent. The
Bishop Co., 85 " Smith street.
9997-2-9-1y
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01

Crates and Bricks, for stoves. re-
paired at short notice Drop a
postal to Miller's furniture store,
367 State street, and we will call
5715-12-13-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
ROOMS WANTED.

Gentleman wants nice furnished
room with light breakfast. South
of Smith street preferred. Address,
with price, to E. M, News Office.
6505-1-31-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-01
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money to Loan on bond and mort
gage at 5 per cent. Pierce & Wat
son. 1177-4-12-tf
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-15
STANDARD SUED BY IOWA RIVAL.
Rockefeller Trust Must Tell Court
Why it Crushed Crystal Oil Co.
of Des Moines,

Des Moines, Aug. 13.-Standard on
methods in crushing out competition
are to be shown up in Iowa in the
trial of a case which begins in the
Polk county district court on WedneS-
day.
Years ago. before the Standard Oil
company became so strong in Iowa,
number of Des Moines men organized
the Crystal Oil company, which was
intended to handle local as well as
state business. The Standard OIL com,
pany was also just getting a footing
in Des Moines, but it started in to
crush its rivals at once.
A suit for $4,000 damages has just
been started and the case will be
heard at once on demurrer. The plain.
tiffs claim that the Standard Oil com
pany lowered prices to deprive them
! of their trade and also bought Of
their drivers and Office employees so as
to steal list of customers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-15
HOT WEATHER
AIDS CROPS
CORN, PASTURES AND POTATOES
LOOKING BETTER ACCORDING
TO DIRECTOR SAGE

Des Moines, Aug. 13.-Dlrector Sage
of the Iowa weather bureau in his
weather-crop bulletin for the week
ending yesterday says:
The average daily temperature was
about 8 degrees above the normal.
with excessive humidity and nearly
the normal amount of sunshine, rem
dering the weather oppressive to man
and beast Frequent showers, mainly
at night, with heavy dews and fogs
interfered with farm operations IT
haying harvesting and threshing. Elk
cept in the northwest district, the
rainfall was generally excessive. Or
the evening of the 7th considerable
damage to crops and buildings was
caused by heavy windstorms in the
north central district.
Reports indicate that some progress:
was made during the latter half of tn.
week in haymaking, harvesting ant
threshing. The corn crop has made
very rapid advancement In all we'll
cultivated fields Pastures have neve
been better. Potatoes on dry soil arr
very promising, and the gardens arr
unusually productive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-15
A NEW DESIGN.
Several U. 3. Coins Will Have New
Faces-lndan Head on the One
a.

Faces-lndian Head on the One
Cent Piece Will be Changed.
Ottumwa numismatics have receiv
ed WITH interest the announcement
that new designs for U. S. coins by the
late Augustus ST. Gaudens, have
been accepted by the government.
Three denominations will be affected,
the double eagle, the eagle, and the
bronze cent.
A radical change is made In the de-
sign of the cent. and though the Indian
head will be retained. it will bear little
resemblance to the old one, and Is ex'
pected to be more characteristic of the
head of the American Indian with real
head dress instead of the present de-
sign The present Indian head Is real
ly caucasian type, the face having
| been posed for by little daughter OF
James M: Longaere, the engraver OF
the Philadelphia mint, VINO designed
the present penny in 1859.
On the diverse of the eagle anc
double eagle the head Of Liberty Is re
tanned in idealized form. On the re
verse Of the twenty dollar gold piece
which was also designed by Mr.. Long
acre in 1S49, is an erect eagle but o
new design.
/ More radical changes are noted il
the design for the ten dollar gold coin
While the diverse still shows the hea'
of Liberty, on the reverse is fyinl
eagle closely modelled after the pat
tern Of the dollar and half dollars Q
1885 and 1898. Christian Gobrech
who designs these coins, used as hi
model Peter" the live eagle. know
as the mint bird" wt~ch having 1t
home at the mint in Phi]' elphia, fie'
, all over town, returning nN~h night t
roost at the mint, and which was ate
ward killed by being caught in the m;
chfnery of the plant.