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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
The one.Sided Humor of Spain.

The Spanish peasant is the most
polished gentleman In the world, but
the provincial dandy is not a pleasant
person. He does not limit himself to
admiring one (Which might be en-
dured); he laughs at one. Since the
foreign city hat is different from the
Spanish town hat, the Spanish town
hat laughs and points its finger; even
a lady hat will do this. II never oc-
ours TO the Spanish provincial head.
gear that it is very funny. too-thaL
ia because Spaniard is under IL, and
therefore 1t must be right; II the for.
eign city hat laughed, the resentment
would be deep.-Louise Closer Hale,
In Harper's.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
GAVE EOEMAN LIFE
CALfoUN'o HhcNbNiMlTY ON
FIELD OF HONOR.
Took Fire OF Opponent Without Re.
turning Il, and Then Refused to
Shoot When Adversary
Was Defenseless.

The public has read with much in
terest the stories from San Francisco
involving Patrick Calhoun, former
South CaroliniaH. who is charged with
being implicated in the San Francisco
scandals. According to the Rome
Tribune, Georgial paper. Calhoun
spared the life of John ID. Williamson,
president of the Chattanooga & Rome
railroad, by firing his revolver in the
air after accepting a challenge TO a
duel with Williamson, The Tribune
says:
In 1887 John ID. Williamson, who Is
we'll remembered in Rome as having
built the first horse car line in this
city, was president of the old Chatta.
nooga, Rome a. Columbus railroad,
now the Chattanooga branch Of the
Central of Georgia. At meeting OF
railroad men in Atlanta, held some
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23

time during the winter OF tlat y5ar,
Williamson got into an alteration
with Pat Calhoun, who was at that
time high oElcial connected with the
Piedmont Air Line ailway, and the lie
was passed
''As Il is now recalled. Williamson
was the one who charged the other
withlying. and Calhoun issued the
challenge for fight according to the
code. Williamson 3acep,ed and named
Jack King. who was then president of
the old Merchants National bank here
and large stockholder in the Chatta-
nooga, Rome G Columbus railroad, as
his second. Mr.. Kings death occurred
at his home here about three years
ago
Mr.. Calhcun's second was Capt.
Henry Jackson. one of Atlanta's most
prominent attorneys at that time.
"Revolvers were the weapons chosen
and the sTot selected was on the Romo
& Decatur railroad, now branch OF
the Southern. somewhere between
Rome and Gadsden.
Calhoun with his second and an
other surgeon, went around through
Gadsden and came Up the road to
about the Georgia line, where they
found Williamson in waiting. Both
cars, with their special engines, stood
on the track, while the duel was in
progress, about so yards away
Williamson won the toss for posi-.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
Electrical Plant.

A plant has been discovered in Me
aragua which appears to be charged
with electricity. II one of Its branches
is touched with the naked hand, tis
tlnct shock similar Ia that brodut ed
by battery Is felt. Its influence
upon magnetic needle is noticeable
at half dozen yards. and as one gets
nearer the plant this influence in.
creases. II the instrument is placed
in the center of the bush II will as,
sumo circular movement. The In.
tnnsity OF the influence manifested
seems to depend upon the time OF
day.
For soils that puddle easily. that Is
that glaze over easily after rain
ground limestone Is one of the hest
things that can be applied.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
BOWSER THE SLEUTA.
Finds Many Things About the
House to Arouse Suspicion.
STARTS TO BE A DETECTIVE.
Il Worked All Right Until q Policeman
Came Along and Danced the Old Fell
low Around and Then Read Him q


copyright. 1907 by Homer spraguel
During the dinner hour Mrs. Bowser
had noticed Mr.. Bowser pcering about
furtively and looking intcntly at the
cook every time she brought in a dish,
and after they had reached the sitting
room she queried.
"Do you suspect Bridget with an in
tent to steal the silver and vamoose to.
nigLt"
"As a matter Of fact, suspect every
one" he answered.
But why? OF what? What has hap.
pened toddy?"
He looked out of the rear windows
at the cats GU the fence and then out
of the front windows at the boys in
the street and. coming back. he said
in vsice hardly above n whisper:
Mrs. Bowser, Iwas talking with a
private detective today. and he asked
me why 1 didn't go Into the profession.
lie said was born for IL. He makes
five thousand year. and he said |
could make double that I have often
thought should have been q sleuth.
Nothing eschpcs my observation. and
few men have the power OF deduction
] have. You know yourself what Il
wonderful memory have for faces"
81 was wondering what next" she
observed. with a sigh.
Just what do you mean by tllat?'
81 mem that I'd like to have you
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
A killina Frost.

Mrs. Gaddie-Of course Mrs. NuritcL
thought when she brought her daugli.
ter out she'd he quite a society bud.
but society took no notice of the poor
girl at all.
Mrs. Gloat--Ah. Nipped her hopes
In the bud, eh?-Philadelphi Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
Entirely Too LARGE.

"No, sir" said the self made man, ~
don't believe In hiding my light under
u bushel."
IL don't blame YOU" rejoined this
home grown cynic. 'It would be
wasteful when pint cup is more thar
ample."-Detroit Tribune.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
NOVEL BRIDGE ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE, NEW YORK

The most event of the in park
Of
be
M
to
nd
rail which skirt tho ff9 ~
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
His Mistake.

"Failed? Why. ! thought he 9waa
getting into the very strongest finan-
cial combine In the street" n
80 he did but 1t seems 1t got into
him. Houston Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-23
WHERE IRELAND RECEIVES WIRELESS MESSAGES FROM
AMERICA.


Cldcn of Ireland the
generated the dynamo passed
receiving transatlantic N
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
REPEATS, CHARGES THAT
PATRONAGE WAS PROMISED
FOR CHARTER REPEAL VOTES

The following is fran the Memphis
News-Seimitar:
Proclaiming himself ready and will
ing TO present charges to the legisla-
ture of Tennessee that the Memphis
charter had been bought by promises
of patronage. and that the Louisville
& Nashville, and the Nashville,
Chattanooga & st. Louis railroads had
exerted all of their articles to accom-
plish the same end, former United
States Senator +. w. Carmack, in an
interview with News Scimitar repor-
ter, stood squarely upon his previous
utterances, Monday morning.
Senator Carmack arrived on an early
train from Nashville. and was immed-
lately taken in charge by close politi-
cal and personal friends. At the Of
flee of one of them he was found by
The News Scimitar representative,
and asked if he desired to add any
thing more to his published statement
that promises of patronage had freely
been made to influence votes on the
charter bill.
I don't know that | need say aay-
thing except to emphasize my former
statement, for have more facts in my
possession now than l had then.
Willing to Appear.
Il offered and have been entirely
willing to lay the sources of my infor-
nation before the house of represen-
tatives, if asked to do so.
II haYe it from members of the
House themselves, that close and con-
fidential friends of the governor APP
them with promises of official
appointments and other executive ia
yors If they would violate their hon.
est convictions and vote for the DILL
"A number of them, who admitted
receiving these promises, did desert
us and go over to the other side. |
repeat it, that there never was in any
state a more scandalous traffic in pa
tronsge and other executive favors
for passage of a vicious bill, If these
of the house of representa-
lives told me the truth
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

We do not know the merits OF the
controversy between the Hon. Mr.
Gambler, Republican member OF the
Tennessee House Of Representatives,
and the Hon. Mr.. Stainback, Demo.
cratic member for the county of Fay.
cite: but from somewhat close obser.
walton. from the things we have seen
him do and the other things we have
heard him say, we are fully persuaded
that the gentleman from Fayette got
what has been coming to him a long
time, and which he has richly deserv.
ed an hundred times. and that is a
good drubbing. Mr. Stainback Is the
man, who, discussing the Pendleton
bill said: I'VE people down there are
an ungodly set and don't want to be
reformed; we have the saloons and
we want to keep them And in dis
cussing the Anti-Race Track gambling
bill. he said "a woman can lose her
virtue, il she is disposed to, as we'll at
a camp meeting, as man can at a
race course" These expressions are
of his speeches in the
House. and we can well see how any
decent mans patience might become
exhausted in listening to the garru-
bous tongue OF such fellow.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
BREWING
Over ssrhins Of Ethridse Academy
in Lawrence County.

D
! LAWRENCEBURG. Tenn, April 3.
There Is much interest In the locality
Of Ethridge. this county. over pros
pectivs developments about the burn
ing of the Ethridge Academy. The
school house and several hundred dol.
lars worth of desks, books aud fix.
lures were destroyed. Blood hounds
were called and trailed to the house of
a negro about three miles away, but
would pay no attention to the man
himself. 1t was suspected that the
real criminal went to this place as a
decoy and he here got his horse and
rode away. At the January term of
the Circuit Court indictments were
returned against the negro and Jesse
McArtor, who was principal of the
school
II has, at times since the house was
burned, been almost the universal
opinion OF the people that neither Nc
Artor nor the negro had anything to
do with it, as neither had any reason !
able motive; so detectives have been
giving the matter thorough investiga-
ton. 1t Is understood that warrants I
have been issued and will be served !
within the next few days and merry
time may be expected. II Is said that
several prominent parties will be in.
volved.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
ANTI-JUG
BILL PASSES
PROHIBITS SHIPMENT OF LIQUOR
INTO DRY TERRITORY,
candIer-Stainback Incident Closed BY
An Apology From Mr.. Gambler.
Special to the Herald.

Specialize the Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 4.-The
Candler-Stainback pugilistic feat was,
of course the feature of the General
Assembly and the House spent much
time in discussing the incident and
maintaining it's dignity Soon after
the House met Mr.. Gambler took the
floor on question Of personal priv
ilege and humbly apologized for his
conduct last night Several efforts
were made to amend the expulsion
resolution so as to provide for a reprf.
mand and brief suspension, but sus,
pension was ruled out OF ofdef ana the
House finally allowed the withdrawal
OF the original resolution, adopting q
resolution AeesptihE tho apology 6f
Mr.. Gambler and ordering that he be
reprimanded by the Speaker which
was done, this closing the Gambler
Stainback incident
The Senate twice this morning re-
fused to set the Baldridge school bill
as special order. The general school
law came back from the House with
two more counties excepted from It's
provisions making nine in all The
Senate concurred and the bill goes to
he Governor in that shape.
The Senate refused to recede from
It's amendments to the general appro-
oriaton bill and the measure must go
o a conference committee.
The general assessment law was set
or tomorrow at IL o'clock TO be fol-
owed by a bill requiring all corpora
ions to make annual reports to the
tate.
Among the new bills this morning
we're measures appropriating $4,000
or surveying a state highway from
femphis via Nashville and Chatta-
ooga to Knoxville, creating state
God roads commission and one linn
ing railroad fare to two cents.
An anti-jug bill has at last passed
9th houses. The Senate this NOM
ig put through a House bill to pro
hit the shipment of liquor into dry
srrltory. An effort was made to pro-
lde that 1t not go into effect until
ongress passes liquor law apply
lg to interstate shipments. but II
lied.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
OLD DAY TO wEAN CAVES"

He was standing on the corner at
he Phoenix National Bank Monday
borning minus an overcoat, and his coat
lollar was turned about his ears. The
hold. penetrating wind was striking
i'm from both directions and it was
case with him of water, water
Byerywhere, but not drop to drink. >
He stood 1t for a time, but as the
Herald reporter passed by his thoughts
we're given utterance in the heartfelt
sentence: This Is a d-mu cold day
o wean calves"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

out somebody telling them? If you
think 1t will hurt your business. if
you are tender-footed along that line,
you need not be afraid; the officer,
(unless by mistake you go to the
wrong officer) will not give you
away" the City Marshall will not
give you away; he will appreciate
your confidence, and he will keep 1t
inviolate; and he will investigate any
circumstance or suspicion you report.
AT least he says he will, and we be-
lieye he Is man of his word. Try
and see.
The sacred, solemn duty confronts
every citizen of this town and county,
to stand, open and avowedly, outspok-
en- and aggressively, for Law Enforce
ment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
ADDITIONAL EDITORIAL.
- from Fourth Page.

Continued from Fourth Page
day OF record against the officers
he law. Every day they do nothing
leave undone their duty. A great
II pains and trouble have been
On to get this law; it must be en-
iced A great deal OF pains and
buble have been taken to put these
m out OF business; they must get
~ the business. The half-hearted
= in which the temperance laws
" been enforced heretofore will
\, satisfy the people any longer.
|bey have after long and strenuous
hort placed upon the books prohibit
nv laws: and they mean to have Of
cers who will make these laws pro-
hit This law is the expressed will
/ the people, and the will OF the
eopla must be obeyed."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

What of the charges that the rail
roads took an active part in the fight,
Mr. Carmaek?"
The Louisville & Nashville, and its
servant, the Nashville. Chattanooga &
st. Louis railroad. wsre actively en-
gagged in the fight to promote the pas
sage of this bill long before l got on
the ground-then they had the impu-
dence to inspire an attack on a private
citizen of Memphis for opposing it, If
there were an investigation | should
like to have some one call for any
correspondence that passed between
Milton H. Smith and the officials OF
his road in Nashville in regard to this
bill. / should like to see these Of
ficiaIs in Nashville examined, under
oath. as to any conferences they held
on the subject, and with whom; to
have them state under oath what con-
siderations induced them to use the
power of their railroads to infiict this
outrage upon the people of Memphis.
"These roads have gotten so con-
fident of their power to control the
politics of this state. that they have
become brazen and shameless in their
methods.
RaiIroad's Part,
"They have maintained an alliance
with the most vicious and corrupt ele-
ments In the state. In nothing has
William ]. Bryan sounded truer note
of warning than in his denunciation
of the pernicious activity of the rail- |,
roads in poltcs.
IF this activity were purely de- !
fensive it might be excused, but It is
not. The railroads fight to escape
just taxation to defeat just and prop
er regulation: tomaintain extortionate
rates and practice unjust discrimina-
ton: to protect themselves in gross
neglect of duty and to secure immunity
for violations of law. To accomplish
this they are at any time ready to de-
liver the state or any community into
the hands of the worst elements The
people have grown weary of their in
science and the day of reckoning is
at hand"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
JACKSON CHARTER
BILL STOLEN
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 4.-The
bill to repeal the charter of Jackson
has been stolen from the room of the
committee having it under considera.
ton.
Former Representative Sneed and
other opponents of the repeal of the
charter of Jackson have offered re-
ward of five hundred dollars for the
arrest of the thief who stole the
Jackson repeal bill from Chairman
Gardens desk.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

voted to table the bill under consid
Grafton For a time party spirit fair
ly ran riot Not since the debates on
the Turney-EYans contests has there
been manifested such intense partisan
feeling. AS the names of prominent
Democratic members were called on
the roll they arose and appealed to
the party to stand by the Democratic
Representatives
Proposed to ExpeI Him.
Mr.. Gamblers assault aroused the
most intense indignation and no SOON
err had order been restored after it
was made than motion was interpos-
ed to expel him from his seat in the
House. This was followed shortly at.
ter by the Introduction Of the follow
ing resolution by Messrs. Neal, Pur-
year, Dixon, Horton and members OF
the Shelby delegation:
BE 1t resolved by the House of Rep
resentatives OF the Fifty-ffth General
Assembly, that H. N Gambler, Rep
resentative from McMinn County, is
guilty of a gross breach of the rules
of the House in that on the floor of the
House he has committed a totally I'M
provoked and beastiy assault on
member Of this House, Hon. Chas.
A. Stainback, and that he Is therefore
to sit as member of this
House, and that he should be and is
hereby expelled from membership in
this House."
This resolution brought forth sev.
eral passionate speeches in which the
assault of Mr.. Gambler Was denounced
In the most scratching terms. Mr..
Dixon declared that 1t was the most
cowardy and vicious at |
.ack ever made. and he wanted inn
Mediate action on the resolution, 9th
,r members in almost equally bitter
erms denounced Mr.. Gamblers con-
luct, and there were none to defend,
lin or offer aught in extenuation.
Special Order Today.
In order. however that the House
night not be subjected to the charge
f hasty and passionate action, the
esolution was made special order
or this morning at 1915 o'clock. I'm
ass there is very decided change In
he temper of members Of the House
ne resolution will almost certainly
e adopted. II the matter had reach
vote Wednesday night this would
ertaInly have been the result. for ev-
~ speech made In denunciation of
Ir. Gambler who quietly left soon af.
IT the assault, was cheered to the ,
tho.
Mr.. Stainback arose and apologized {
IT some heated remarks which he +,
ade on the floor Of the House. He
ated that he was able TO take care
himself and asked the members not
expel Mr.. Gambler.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
COT TON

We have lot Of extra good seed
from FIRST pickings. Farmers desiring
to plant can secure same by applying
to
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

Newt Dew wore cravat for the first
time in forty years. He took It off
as soon as he got back home, and
threw II away: says the blame thing
is TOO hot and stuffy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

Buggies and Surries are the best We
hicles made. If you want the best
then buy Columbus of
SGT q. A. Satterfieid e. Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

The Administration, its chief and
lieutenants, were conspicuous by their
absence.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
Champion

Binders, Mowers, Hay Rakes. Hay
Leaders can be bought Of
CIT o. \. SstteVneTa q Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
representatives ENGAGE IN
DIFFICULTY ON FLOOR OF HOUSE
REPUBLICAN THE AeeREssoR AND DEMOCRAT THE ATTACKED
DEMOCRATS MAY ExpEL THE OFFENDING MEMBER.

A sudden assault made by
Representative Gambler of McMinn
County, on Representative Stainback,
of Fayette County, following speech
by the latter on a county line bill on
Wednesday night, provoked the most
riotous scene that has been witness
ed in the House of Representatives in
many years. For time all semblance
of order was gone, every member left
his seat, and the House degenerated
into 4 small mob, says the Nashville
American.
without one word OF warning, Rep
resentative Gambler left his seat on
the Speakers left in the Republican
section, and walking to the seat OF
Representative Stainback, in the rear
Of the House, personally assaulted
him. The blow aimed at the Fayette
Countian glanced across his head and
left only small scalp wound. How
ever, had Mr.. Stalnback not ducked
there is little doubt that the force OF
the blow would have rendered him
unconscious. 1t was sew
era1 minutes before order was restor-
ed, and then the Speaker took the pre-
caution to appoint two additional Ser
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

Biggest stock In Columbia. See our
1907 styles. they are beauties.
sgt o. A. satterfieid a Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05

Somebody stole the jackson bill.
Who said search the Shelby deIega.
ton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-04-05
Like Bolt From Blue.

The Representative from Fayette
was not taken any more by surprise
than the members of the House. The
assault came like bolt of lightning
from a clear sky. Immediately the
members In the vicinity of the Rep
resentative's desk and the Sergeant
alarms rushed to the scene. and by
main force separated the combatants.
1t was some time before they could be
not to renew the difficulty.
In the course of speech on bill to
take certain territory from Green Coun-
~ and attach It to Hamblen County, Mr..
Stainback had appealed to the party
spirit of Democrats to stand by the
Democratic Representative from
Greene and not vote for the bill OF
he Republican member from Ham
,len The bill In no way affected Mr..
Gambler nor his constituents, but he
ook umbrage at some reference to
II was, however. not until after the
,lerk had proceeded to call the roll
N a motion 10 table the bin that Mr.
'andler left his seat and went to that
4 Mr.. stainback and denouncing his
tatement as untrue assaulted him.
II Mr.. Stainback had failed to
rouse the party spirit of the Demo
rats In his speech. Mr.. Gamblers as
ault served to bring Il into evidence,
nd the Democrats With one exception