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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08
TO INVESTIGATE POOR HOUSE

The Poor House will be investiga-
ted, and that thoroughly. Judge Co..
won could not have selected a better
committee to do the work. A more
competent committee, a fairer COM
mittee; more impartial committee;
one that would have less prejudice, or
one that will do its work more thor
oughly, in our opinion could not have
been found And we congratulate the
Judge and the people that the selection
has been so well made.
Under their instructions this commit
tee will have the power not merely to
make a perfunctory visit to the Poor
House and report as to its present con
dition but also to inquire into its past
record, and TO investigate all the
charges preferred by the Herald and
others against this institution; and
then from all the facts of the case,
to make not a report only, but recon-
mendations to the County Court as to
what, in their opinion should be done.
In our opinion, if the committee go
as deep into the matter as we believe
they will, they will recommend the
purchase of new grounds and the cree
tion of new buildings. A new build
Ing. or two new buildings, one for the
white and one for the colored paupers,
built according to modern ideas, with
bath rooms and closets and other con-
venience, is what is needed. And
not only that, but the new location
should be closer to Columbia, and on
a more prominent road. where visitors
may drop in at any time; convenient
to visiting guests in the city, and also
to good men and women who may be-
come interested in this work and wish |
in some way to ameliorate the unhappy
conditions of these unfortunate peo
pie, by visiting them when they are
sick and cheering them with kind
words and flowers and delicacies to
eat They should not be stuck away
'ut somewhere in the country and for
gotten; because public institutions OF
III kinds need watching; and the best
detective, and the most feared detec-
i've, and generally the most impartial
detective, is public opinion. Hence
he new county farm should be accessi-
Die to the general public; SO close
o town that the keeper will never
Inow when he may have drop in COM 4
'any; So easy of access that NO mem.
'er Of the County Court will hesitate
n dread to take the ride often, Just TO
zee for himself and be familiar with
he care and comfort and manner OF
reatment accorded these wards of the
ounty.
Judge Gordon has certainly done
Teli In appointing the committee; and ,
'e do not question but the committee
I'LL do It's work as well; It WIN then
e up to the County Court for their
nal Judgment and decree. d,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08

Speaker Cannon says there will be
no currency legislation this year. The
Speaker is not the seventh son of a
seventh son, but when he phosphesies
there is no use for any one eles 10
make guesses about it, II the speakers
of the Tennessee legislature, or either
OF them, had the power over their
bodies that the Speaker OF the FEEDER
al House of Representatives has over
that body, the Rendleton bill would
have slept the sleep of death in the
committees. Bnt the bill had more
friends than the Saloon, the Governor
and the Speakers combined
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08

Making Underwear at home is abb
solute extravaganza when you can buy
such we'll made, high grade, Sanitary
Underwear at the prices we are selling
it now
Don't take our word for this state
ment Come and see the goods Count
the cost of the material, trimmings,
etc, (don't count the cost of making)
and see if you don't actually save
money by selecting your Underwear
from our magnificent stock
Gowns 800 to $500 each.
Skirts, SOC to $3.50 each.
Corset Covers, 15c to $3.50 each.
Chemise, 39c to $3.50 each.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08


West End and Riverside need not
be alarmed. Columbia does not want
them any worse than they want to
come in. Their taxes would not pay
for the pavements and streets and
lights and fire protection they would
demand and would be entitled to II
they were inside the corporate limits
AS long as they prefer to do without
these comforts and conveniences rath.
or than to be taxed for them, It is
entirely acceptable to Columbia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08
psNoLETon BILL PASSES HOUSE.
rsasso-go1 Norraannndoncp

NASHVILLE, Tenn, February !,
1880 a. m.-The House has just sus-
tanned a call to the previous question
to set the consideration of the Pendle-
ton bill at IL o'clock today. The vote
stood rs to II. members being abb
sent or not voting 1t is a foregoae
conclusion that the House will pass
the bill without any amendment with
about two-thirds majority.
/ have a straight tip from a close
personal friend of the governor that
his warmest friends and chieftest ad-
visers will advise him to sign the
bill.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08

Drawers. Csc to $1.50a pair.
Children's Drawers, &c TO loc
pair.
WHITE GOODS FOR EVERY POSI-
BILE USE.
Good quality So inch Shirt WAIST
Linen, 25c.
SO inch Linen Cambria all pure
Linen Warp, 29c.
Fine quality, 80 inch Half LineA
Sheeting, sec yard.
White Nainsook Checks TIC, lsc'
15c. 20 and 25c.
WASH GOODS, SPRING eNGHAms,
ETC.
80 inch Corded Madrs, white
ground, small colored iglres and
stripes, 1Oc a yard, value 1Szc.
SO inch Shifting Percals, Joe, 1z1zc
and 15c
New Spring Ginghams, 0c and
12Ac.
SILK Finished Mercerized Ghghams,
CSC.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08

The Memphis Commercial Appeal
says of the State Senator'S" few ~
them are personal examplars Of tenn.
Our esteemed contemporary
as Sam Jones would say, has set n.
mouth to talking and gone on and left
IT," A large majority of the Senator's
are total abstainers. Nashville ETer-
lean.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08
KNOCKED OUT OF THE BOX.

One effect of the passage of the Pen.
dleton bill has been to knock the Mem
phis charter rippers clear out Of the
box. They are dazed and stunned and
the antics Of the Commercial Appeal
are really ludicrous, The most active
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08

The EnglIih newspapers seem to
think Swettenham has acted within
his privilege" There is no denying
II. A mans one inalienable privilege
Is the right at any or all times TO
make an exhibition OF himself.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08
Reports say tina. Ricbaad Ma,s,,.,

Reports say that Richadd Mansfield
has lost his temper again. Every ,,me
one hears from Richard he is losing
his temper. He appears to keep busv
between acts, finding his temper that
he may lose 1T again for the ,lelecta.
ton OF the galleries. Mr.. Mansfeld s.
a fine actor. but an arrogant ass. Just
the same.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08
SPECIAL EXTRA.

In taking stock we found about
100 pieces fine Silk Braids, Iress
Trimmings, Colored and Back
Spangled Trimmings, Beaded
Jets, ETC., ranging in price fCm
10c to $1.00 a yard. We've d.
vided these trimmings into two
lots and they go on sale lext
Saturday morning:
One lot at &c a yard.
One lot at sc a yard.
If you buy few dozen yards of
these, the time will come wien
you can use them to advantage.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08
EMsRoIDERIEs.


We've never really shown so many
pretty Embroideries in Cambria, Main
sock and Swiss Edgings, Insertions
and Allovers.
Beautiful baby Sets in Swiss and
Nainsook
Elaborate Demi Flouncings and
Shirt Waist Insertions as well as the
more Staple Embroideries for I'm
derwear, etc.
BARGAIN EMHRoIDERIEs For Next
Saturday and Monday-on Separate
Counters:
A sc Counter.
A TIC Counter.
A 10c Counter.
A 15c Counter.
A zoe Counter.
Extra values at each price.
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08

A few hundred yards more of that
Printed Beige Suiting, SIC yard
121Ac and zoe Suitings, TIC yard.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-02-08

Just 40 pairs Ladies' good $500 Kid
Shoes, patent tip, medium heavy imi
tation welt shoe, nearly every size,
$169 a pair.
We still have a few splendid bar
gains in Ladies Tailor Made Suits
Ladies', Misses and Children's Cloaks
and Rain Coats, at half price and less.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
THE REDEMPTION
Local Talent Entertain a,,Large Con-
gregation--A Charming Event.

Local talent has not before undertak
en- anything so ambitious and technical
in classical music as the Redemption,
the first half of which was rendered at
| the Congregational church, Saturday
evening, under the direction of Prof.
Thomas Askin, with Ruth Bowman
Nipples accompaniment
In the chorus were twenty selected
voices, the solo parts being carried by
Jessica Willoughby Walker, Ida And
ing and Clara Farmer, and by Messrs.
Askin and Goodner.
Rarely has melody been so happily
adapted to the sentiment as in this
wonderful composition, and morearare-
ly too has so perfect and sympathetic
expression been given to sentiment and
melody as in its rendering,oundaye even
ing; the vocalists much surpassed them
selves. Mr.. Askins' rich baritone which.
has so many times charmed Pierre au-
dlences was never SO charming. MI.
Goodners tenor as clear as new silver
bell; Mrs. Walker, in the leading soprano
parts, exhibited the technique of the
genuine artist, and Misses Anding and
Farmer quite sustained their good re-
pute. The choruses were eminently
satisfactory.
The Redemption is essentially crea-
! tion to give pleasure to the trained ear
of the lover of refined music; except in
few places it is quite lacking in
dramatic action, yet the vast audience
which crowded the church to It's utmost
sat entranced throughout the rendering.
Mrs. Nipples Interpretation of the
score was suberb and the two piano
solos were rendered with a realism
which thrilled the audience as it march
ed with the Savior up the sleeps of Cal
vary, and suffered with him the agonies
of the long darkness.
| We are quite aware of the superla
tive which fill this brief story and we
have used them advisedly. Pierre has
every reason for great pride in the ex-
ceptional musical talent assembled here,
and to be thankful to Prof. Askin for
the patience and sacrifices. with which
/ he has nurtured and organized it for the
qualification Of the Pierre public, and
to the singers for so cheerfully and
freely ministering to our qualification,
The second half and completion OF
the Redemption will be rendered at the
church next Sunday evening, and all
who love music. for music's sake, are
cordially invited to be present
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
THE COUNTY TEACHERS
Large Gathering of Those Who Hold
The Scepter of Command.

The Hughes County Teachers association
convened at the Central School at 10 :30 March
23, 1907,
Sixteen rural teachers responded to roll
call.
Governor Crawford's Arbor,.Day proc1ama-
tion was read and teuchers were urged to OBJ
| serve the day with appropriate exercises and
tree planting
Miss Alice Morrissey discussed the subject
OF Reading in the primary, grades" She
advised the use of supplementary reading, and
said the teacher should be good story teller
The topic was further discussion by Mrs
Carter and Mrs. Barber.
'Reading in the intermediate grade" was
| briefly discussed.b by Miss Hatch, who suggest
| ed that the teacher give much time in assist
ing the pupils to study the lesson
"Grammar grade reading" was then discuss
| ed by Mrs. Barber. She claims there is lack of
voice training in the teaching of reading
| Only standard selections should be read nd
| the pupils should be made acquainted with
the authors. The teacher should read to the
pupils.
Superintendent Fisk suggested that a min
| eographcopy Of instructions for the teaching
of.adyanced reading be made and sent out to
each teacher. Mr.. Kerr emphasized the
v.lue OF reading few books and mastering
| them. The Importance of drill in reading
| Was brought out by Mr.. Doane Robinson
\ Miss Clara Paulson's paper on Training of
the eye and the hand,' was very forcibe; es-
| peeially as she had the walls of the room COW
| cred with samples of work done by ber pupils.
The exhibition was remarkable. Miss Paul
son says that the chief factor in doing this
| work is preparation on the Dart of the teacher
pupils never fail to be Interested.
4 AT the opening Of the afternoon session an
expression was taken regarding the new
course of study, and it was found that the
/ majority of the teachers are well pleased
/ with it,
i Miss Morford gave u talk ON tsHow % secure
a library or anything that is needed for the
schools" She advocated raising funds by
sociables. Do not ask the hoard for anything
you need, but put forth effort yourself and
the board will soon cooperate.
Mrs. Maud il. Carter read paper on ssWh hat
should be taught in our public schoolsS" In
addition to branches taught everywhere, she
said, obedience, punctuality, politeness, ply
sical culture, and training In right habits are
essential. Nature study is Important. Draw
ing, modelling, and painting should accompany
nature study and are component parts Of it.
I Music and manual training should not be
= neglected.
Supt. e. p. Fisk read paper which he did
not name. but it was full of excellent sugges-
tions Intelligent preparation of daily work
is means OF good discipline. Firmness il a
necessary requisite in carrying out your
wishes. but be sure you can carry out what
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
Why not Visit California. /.

This winter? Low round trip rates
are now in effect from all points on
the North Western Line, and there
will be an especially low one; way rate.
during March and April for colonists'
second class tickets.
Daily and personally conducted
tours offer many advantages to the
traveller, among which is a service
Of Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars to-
San Francisco. Los Angeles or Port
land, for only $500.
For free copy of folders, with large
map Of California, Oregon and Wash
ington and full information regarding
rates and schedules, apply to ticket
agents Chicago e. Northwestern BY. 81
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
COUNTY AUDITORS
State Meeting in Pierre was Not Large
lY Attended.

State Meeting i'm Pierre was Not Large
ly Attended.
A state meeting of county auditors
was held Monday afternoon at the state
house. The attendance was not large,
and an adjournment was had until
Tuesday
The counties represented at the audi
ors' meeting are: Bon Homme, Brook
ings, Brown, Brule, Butte, Clark, Clay,
Codinston, Fall River, Hanson, Hughes,
Lincoln, Lawrence, Marshall, Sphinx,
Sully and Yankton,
The forenoon session was devoted
to personal property and real estate
shedules The personal was left
practically as last year, auditors being
asked to list automobiles at an average
of $500 each. The real estate listing
shows a general advance over two
years ago, although some of the coun-
t:es are not affected to any great ex-
tent.
Before leaving the city the auditors
held their annual meeting, selecting
the following officers for the ensuing
year:
President, J. F. Parks, Fall River.
Vice President, f. j. Kundert, Lin
coin
secretary-T Treasurer, T. j. Murphy, of
Brookings.
/ Executative committee, J. G. Daley,
Brown; W.J. Bingham, Sphinx; T. La.
mpey, Codington, M. Votz, Hanson;
w. +. Keycik, Bon Homme; "a. r.
Schnell, Meade.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28

The appropriation for salaries and ex
penses of all the state departments is
said to be about $28,0oo, or $4,000 pei
year more than two years ago. This
added cost is largely attributable to the
fact that the state must now pay rail
road fare for officials, travelling on pub.
lie business. But the people will no.
regret the. cost when they recall the fact
that the pass evil has been abolished
Hyde County Bulletin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
Farm Building Burned.

Friday night a large barn on the Koch
farm, three miles north Of Harold,
burned to the ground in half an hour.
A number Of horses, eleven head of cat
tie, grain, vehicles and utensils were
also destroyed. It's said that the loss
will reach $4,000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28

Gov. Crawford appointed U. s.
Griggs OF this city as state surveyor in
place of Geo. W. Merriman of Bowdle
Also the follwoing were appointed az
game wardens: For Roberts, James
b. Murray, Peeyer, S. d; Beadle,
Albert Anderson of Wolsey; Grant,
Geo. w. Fridia of Albee; Charles Mix
N. 0. Branch, Lake Andes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
WARRANT CALL.

Pierre, S. D., March 18, 1907.
Funds are now on hand to pay Hughes
county general fund warrants to regis
tered number 1925, inclusive.
Calls to January |, 1906.
3. 2. FARR, County Treasurer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
Fire Loss at Midland.

Friday night the hardware stock and
building of Schrader & Kell, at Midland
was destroyed by fire. Four small
buildings we're also licked up by flames.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-28
you undertake. Always maintain an even
temper sThe object of the school is the good
of the nllnl

"PSh' - NC opJect oI tne ScnOoi Is The good
of the pupil.
strong paper was then read by Mrs Sc
oree She says n teacher should at all times
be model in speech and action. that teachers,
parents and school officers should work to-
sether Ter the highest conditions
Deputy State SuperintendentS Swanson gave
very interesting lesson in nature study. us
ing rs Il basis some rock found under the
bridge east OF the capitol grounds. On the
rock was growth OF lichen. Mr.. Swanson
said he would rather be able to see and know
the phenomena of nature around mm than to
attalh fame. He made the lesson so interest
ing that we all resolved to become more intel
ligent observers of our Immediate surround
ings.
Thus closed the most interes ting and profit.
able teachers meeting of the year.
S. Il. SMITH, Secretary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
THERE IS A REASON.
The Medical Times Explains Why Doctors Oppose Patent Medicines.

The Medical Times for April in a moment of frankness explains the whole opposition of physicians to pat ent" medicines which are taken with out a prescription, in the following words:
 We will hardly repeat here the specific statement to the effect that in one year $62,OOO,OOO has been ex- pended on patent medicines in the United States. Enough to give every practitioner in the country a yearly income of $2,O0O. In the face of such facts as these, all talk of love of hu- man;.y, altruism, self-abnegation and the like becomes cheap and nauseat' ing. It appears to us that such bun combe should give place to homely common sense"
 Reliable authority states that the gross amount of the patent" medi- cine business is about $40,000,000 in. stead of $62,0OO,00O but taking the Medical Times figures as correct they represent an outlay of considerably less than $1 per capita for home medi cation. The cost of doctors fees ex elusive of medicines except such as are dispensed for the same period probably was approximately $230,0O0, 900. This is reached by allowing an average income of $2,000 to each ot the 115,OOO physicians in the United States. Even allowing that a gross business of $62,OOO,000 is ts be divid ed between 115,00O physicians the in come of each would not be increased moro than $540.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
THE BEST HE COULD GET.
Amateur Gardener Could Not Under stand Why Seeds Did Not Sprout.

The woes of the amateur gardener are very amusing to others, but de cidedly real to the man who has spoiled a suit of clothes, blistered his hands and lost his temper in his eff, forts to make things grow.
 A young man, recently married early in the spring secured a sub. urban place, mainly with the idea of fresh, homegrown vegetables Every evening he would hurry through his supper and rush out to his garden where he displayed more energy than skill. But, alas! When many little green things began to break the ground in his neighbors' gardens. his own remained as bare as the Sahara
 Tt certainly has got me beat" he confided to friend at his office one day. T cant understand why not a blessed thing has come up. planted peas and corn and tomatoes"
 Perhaps the seed were refective,' the friend suggested.
 "I hardly think it was that" the gardener replied. flor l got the very postpaid 15 cents can for them
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
WHY SHE WAS THANKFUL.
Little One Had Reason to Approve
 Fathers Choice.

Of the sisters of well-known New York family one is married. She has one little girl greatly petted by all the aunts and subject to much advice from all of them. Of this last the lit tie lady sometimes wearies, which weariness on a certain occasion made itself shown in the following reply from her small ladyship:
 Said one aunt: If you were my child I should have you do thus and thus" Said another aunt: Were you my child I would do so and so." The remaining aunt made a similar re- mark.
 The little lady thought it high time to express her own feelings. But have she said, always been so thankful that papa married the sister he didt"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
PRIVILEGES OF A GENTLEMAN.
Youngster Probably Will Change Ideas
 in Course of Time.

There is small boy in this town, says the Baltimore American, the son of rather distinguished lawyer, who has decided opinions on what constitutes true aristocracy. One day recently a friend called upon his mother, and, while waiting for the hostess, was entertained by the small boy.
 What are you going to do when you grow up?" was the stereotyped question she propounded in the effort to start the conversation
 'tOh, am going to smoke"
 'YeS?"
 And chew"
 "Oh!"
 And gamble"
 'Indeed!"
 And swear"
 "Really!"
 And drink corn whisky"
 And why are you going to do such things?" asked the visitor aghast. "Oh, all southern gentlemen do them"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
The Earth's Surface.

Two sisters, one tipping the scales at 200 pounds or more, and the o'her slight to extreme slimness, but oeau- tiful, were being introduced at re- ception.
 whats her name?" whispered one voung man to . friend. referring 10 the slim sister. 'I didn't eaten It,
 Virginia" answered the friend.
 "Virginia!" repeated the young man. in apparent surprise. Then her sister must be the whole united states!"-Lippincott's Magazine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11

Some of the magnificent maiden graduates of Texa sare reading essays on How to Fry Chicken" The Sci ence of Brewing Soup" and "Cornmeal Delicacies." There is nothing in skirts that can approximate the red headed beauties who are quitting the Texas knowledge factories this year Houston Post.
 That is something new and refresh ing, and really looks like business. Nothing like the card party or the sponsor prize education in that. Hope the reform will spread, and get oves here in Alabama-Birmingh Farm CTS Union Guide.