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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
SUBMIT CLAIMS
TO THIS COUNTY
r. s. HOPKINS MAKES PROPOSE
TON TO HIS OPPONENT, {.
L. GREGORY.
IN.THE:CONTEST FOR DELEGATE
Would Leave Question to The
Republican Convention
% Mavry.

II a proposition submitted by r. s.
Hopkins to z. L. Gregory Is accepted
by the latter Maury County Repubk
cans will decide which OF these tive
Republicans shall go as delegates 90
the National Republican cOnVention
from the Seventh Congressional de
trict. Mr.. Hopkins has addressed
letter to Mr.. Gregory calling his at
tention to the fact that they are both
candidates for delegate and stating
that Maury county viii not be allowed
to send more than one Of the two dip-
trict delegates. therefore he suggest1
that the Republicans Of Maury county
in the convention determine who shalt
be the choice the defeated candidate
to pledge his support to the other In
the remaining counties of the district.
The letter of Mr.. Hopkins follows:
Hon. E. L. Gregory, Mt Pleasant,
Tenn My dear Sir: -Inasmuch az
you and are candidates for the same
pOSltAOu JOrWiI- Tie uOuOI VI iCpAC-
senting the 18th Congressional District
as delegate to the Republican Nation
al Convention, to be held at Chicago,
ILL.,, on June 16, 1908, and as this dis
trict, which is composed of 10 coun-
ties will have but two delegates to
said convention, and manifestly Maury
county, Of which you and ! are citi-
zens will not be allowed to furnish
both OF these delegates, now suggest
and offer to you the following PROPOSE
ton, to-wit: That we leave our can-
didacy to the Republicans Of Maury
county, and II in convention assem-
bled, they, by majority vote, endorse
you, then / will retire from the race
and support you most heartily, and IL
they should by a majority vote, en-
dorse me you likewise retire from the
race and give me your unqualified sup
port For myself ! would spurn to
even consider for one moment to hold
this or any other position honorary
Or otherwise In the gift Of the Republi-
cans Of this county unless ] could do
SO by majority of them.
81 am handing copy Of this to the
press. Very respectfully,
'R. 81 HOPKINS"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
OTEY THOMPSON
FOR TAX ASSESSOR
HAMPSHIRE FARMER SHES HIS
CASTOR INTO THE POLITE.
CAL ARENA.

Interest has been revived In the
race for County Tax Assessor at which
so many candidates have SHE'D, by the
announcement of Otey Thompson, OF
the Hampshire section, that he VIII
make the race for the once. Mr..
Thompson announces in this Issue and
earnestly solicits the support Of every
Democrat In the primary election OF
April 4. Mr.. Thompson h q substan-
tial farmer Of his district, wellmown
and well-liked by his neighbora He
has never before sought or held once,
but he is well qualified for an efacient
discharge of the duties of the position
which he seeks. Re starts a little
late In the race, but is going to make
up for this by a most diligent cam
paign and from now on win be very
active making an effort to zee the
voters of every district.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
HANDSOME WOMAN
KILLED BY GAS
STRONG SUSPICION THAT MRS.
RIVES-BURDEN COMMIT
TED SUICIDE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-Mrs. Natica
Rives-Burden one of the most beau
tiful women in New York society," was
found asphyxiated at 10 o'clock this
morning in her bed in the home OF
her mother-in.law, Mrs. James A. Bur
den, No 90S Fifth avenue.
Members Of her family and the ply
sicians who were Immediately sum-
moned united in declaring her death
accidental. Coroner Shrady was not
notified for several hours, and then
In an irregular way. He agrees with
the family that the young woman died
from gas poisoning, but will hold an
inquest after the funeral on Monday.
The strange behavior OF the family
and the evaslveness OF DR.. Francis P.
Kinncutt and DR.. p. H. M. Lyle.who
were first called, threw mystery
about the death, and aroused a strong
suspicion that Mrs. Burden had taken
her own life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
RURAL CARRIERS
ALSO INCLUDED
BIRDMAN FARlSS AND HUNTER
BROOKS ARE CHARGED WITH
TOO MUCH POLITICS.

Birdman Fariss and Hunter Brooks,
rural carriers on the Hampshire
routes were included with Postmaster
Jackson and others against whom
charges of pernicious political activity
have been filed with the Civil Service
commission of the Fifth Civil Service
District.
1t is understood that Postmaster
Jackson has filed his reply to the
charges. He admits that he has taken
an interest in politics, but says he has
never neglected his Official duties.
He claims that the charges were filed
in an effort to tie his hands In the
coming fight for Delegate from the
Seventh Congressional District to the
National Convention and thus prevent
the election of Mr.. e. L. Gregory Of
Mt. Pleasant and secure the election
of Mr.. r. s. Hopkins Of Columbia to
the coveted honor
Privately Mr.. Jackson says that
there is no rule of the department
which would prevent him following
the course he has heretofore pursued,
and that he is man enough to resign
as postmaster of Columbia before he
would relinquish his rights a. o free
American citizen.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
KANSAS SOLID
FOR COMMONER
THE DEMOCRATS OF SuNFLoWER
STATE INSTRUCT FOR WILL
LIAM J. BRYAN.
FIRST, LAST, AND ALL THE TINE
Largest Gathering Of The UH
terrified Ever Assembled
in The State.

HUTCHINSON, Kas., Feb. 21.-The
democrats of Kansas met here today
and unanimously passed a resolution
instructing their delegates to Denver
to vote for w. J. Bryan first, last and
all the time.
The passage Of the resolution was
met with and followed by long DEM
onstration OF applause.
1t was the most largely attended
gathering of democrats ever held in
Kansas, men from all portions Of the
state being present. Entire harmony
prevailed, and If it can be taken as
an indication of the future, democracy
of Kansas will present the most solid
front in the coming campaign that it
has for many previous ones.
The resolution instructing for Mr..
Bryan was introduced by Judge w. P.
billiard of Fort Scott, and follows:
BE is resolved by the democrats
Of the state OF Kansas in state conven-
ton assembled that the delegates,
both delegates at large and delegates
from the several congressional dis
tricts, to be elected by this conven-
ton to be held in the city Of Denver,
Colo, on July 2, 1908, be, and they
hereby are instructed to vote for the
nomination of the Hon. w. ]. Bryan
for President of the United Statea
BE it further resolved, That each
and every person nominated as del
egate at large and each and every per-
son nominated to this convention as
district delegate, before his ratifica-
ton and election by this convention
as such delegate, be required to pledge
himself to vote in said national con-
vention for the nomination of w. ].
Bryan for President Of the United
States
BE 1t further resolved, That the
delegates to be elected by this con.
vention are hereby directed and In
structed to cast the solid vote of the
state of Kansas for the nomination
Of w. J. Bryan for President, the de- !
sires or wishes OF any individual del
egate or delegates to the convention
Notwithstanding"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
OTHER ARRESTS OF
LIQUOR DEALERS
DEFENDANT CLAIMS THAT HI
WAS NOT HosPITARLY TREAT.
ED BY OFFICERS.

Oficers Lancaster and Barker took
in another white man Thursday night
on charge of selling or furnishing
liquor to others, Kelley Doyle being
the victim. Doyle had been drinking
when arrested and arraigned one OF
the officers on the inhospitable manner
in which he was being treated. The
case is set for trial Monday.
Jesse March was arraigned on q
charge of violating the ordinance pro-
hibiting owners or managers Of pool
rooms from allowing minors to play
in their places OF business. He pre-
sented permits from the parents Of
the minors on which the charge was
based, requesting him to allow the
boys to play pool, and the matter was
deferred.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
FIREMAN HAS
ANKLE BROKEN
w. n. FoLLIS, OF LYNNViLLEs
HURT IN ACCIDENT IN
LOCAL YARDS.

w. H. Follis, fireman on the Deca-
tur division of the L. & N. had his
left ankle broken In small accident
In the north yards Saturday. The
engine on which F'ollis was riding ran
into a caboose standing on one OF tho
side tracks. Follis, seeing the acci-
dent was imminent, jumped and was
injured as stated. He was brought to
DIR. Pillows infirmary, where his In
juries were given medical attention
and where he will be confined some
weeks. Follis' home is in Lynnville.
Small property damage was caused
by the accident.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
WATERWAY BILL
TO BE REPORTED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The New
lands bill for the appointment OF an
Inland Waterways Committee, and ap-
propriating $50,0O0,OO0 as a special
fund to be known as the Inland Wa
terway Fund" was taken up today by
the Senate Committee on Commerce.
The committee has agreed to devote
some time to the bill at each meet
ing with a view to perfecting 1t as
soon as possible to meet the views Of
the committee. In view Of the great
interest aroused by President Roose.
velt's message and speeches on the
country. II is likely ahat bill will DO
reported from the committee at the
present session OF Congress-.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
LOCAL POLITICS
WILL Be LIVELY
THREE MEETINGS OF MUCH IN
TEREsT SCHEDULED FOR THE
FIRST MONDAY.
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
viii Meet March 2 To Appoint on
GERS For The Primary Eise-
tIon, April &

There win be lively political doings
In this county on the first Monday In
March. On that date the County Dem
ocratic Committee win meet for the
purpose Of appointing the onicers to
hold the primary election for county
onicers on April IA. 1t Is expected
that the committee viii bring to the
city all the candidates and their num-
erous friends and that they will take
advantage Of the occasion to press
their claims upon the people.
So far there has been but little In
terest aroused in the contests for the
county Offices. Elem Thomas has no
opposition for trustee, therefore, there
is necessarily little interest in this
race. Two of the candidates for as
SCISSOR having withdrawn 1t looked
like this once would go begging,
but another announces today and 9TH
ers are looked for at an early date.
So far, practically all the little in
terest that has been manifested is in
the sheriff's race in which Love Webb,
the incumbent, and NJ E. Allen, are
the candidates. 1t is expected that
interest will grow in the contest as
the date for the primary draws near.
In addition to the meeting of Ihe
Democratic Committee the Taft Club,
which, owing to the factional row in
the Republican party, has come to be
a very live wire in local politics, will
have session. Developments out of
the ordinary may be looked for when
the club meets again. It's organiza-
ton, it is understood, precipitated the
charges that have been filed against
Postmaster Jackson, and 1t would not
be surprising If this matter was
threshed out before the club.
1t Is not improbable that the Repub-
lican county convention viii also meet
on the same day. Then there is sure
to be some first class scrapping and
fun in abundance for those who enjoy
a real good political row.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
Choice Fruits

Send your iame for description prioe
llst of fruit trees. vines and plants.-
Il. A. WILKES. Culleoka. Tenn. Lao
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
GOVERNOR NOEL'S
REQUEST GRANTED

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 20.-Comply-
ing with request from Gov Noel. the
supreme court today rendered an In
formal opinion declaring that the
Quinn elective judiciary bin passed by
the lower house q few days since In
unconstitutional.
The opinion is n notable victory for
the governor IN his fight TO secure q
constitutional amendment providing
for an elective judiciary system.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
JACKSON BRYNER
MUST HANG
WARREN COUNTY MURDERER
MUST PAY PENALTY
APRIL 18th.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Feb. 22.-The
Supreme Court today affirmed the
death sentence OF Jackson Bryner and
fixed the date and place Of his hang
ing. April 18th at McMinnville. Bry.
ner was Jointly convicted with win
Estes for the murder OF Dan Moss In
Warren county. The Supreme Court
committed Estes sentence TO impris-
onment for life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
HENRY COUNTY
NOT SURPRISED
DID NOT EXPECT PATTERSON
COMMITTEE TO ALLOW
PEOPLE TO RULE.

PARIS, Tenn, Feb. 21.-The de-
cision of the state executive commit
tee at Nashville yesterday not to al
low the majority Of democrats In the
state to rule, did not surprise many
here, though several voters have since
expressed themselves as thinking Gov.
Patterson would have made friends
had he instructed his committee for a
direct primary.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-02-28
NEW MEXICO rs FOR
~ SECRETARY TAFT

ALBUQUERQUE. N. NJ, Feb. 90
Secretary Of War William H. Taft was
unanimously indorsed for the republi-
can nomination by the New Mexico
republican territorial committee In
session here today. The territorial
convention viii be held on March IL.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
SETTLES FOR
DEATH OF SON
Samuel Wilmer Compromises
With CenraI Railroad at
High Price.
ALSO FOR DEMOLISHED RIG

The case of Samuel Wilmer, of ell
State street, VS.. the Central railroad
company, who sued for the death of
his son and damages to his rig, has
been satisfactorily settled. The
amount IL not known, but 1t reached
up into the thousands and IL said to
be within a few hundred dollars of
what might have been recovered in
court.
David Wilmer, who was a high
school student, was killed on May
IA last while driving horse attach
ed to an ice cream wagon, belong
ing to his father. The accident oc-
Cured at the New Brunswick avenue
crossing of the Central railroad. The
wagon was demolished and the horse
killed.
Only few days prior to the acci-
dent young Wilmer had participated
Ia debate In the high school, argu-
ing on the speed limit Of trains
through this city. He had held that
trains should not run faster than ten
or twelve miles an hour through
cities which contained grade cross
ings.
The case was to have been tried
In the New Jersey Supreme Court.
George ]. Plechner represented Will
ner,. and Lindabury, Depue and
Faulks were attorneys for the de-
PENDANTS.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
Large Site Sold
to G. D. Fraser
by S. MandeI.
IN NBARRACKSST.
Property Will Be Transferred
Later to School Board and
Used for the Erection of 4
School Building Price Of
Land SI3,500-De
This Afternoon.

A deal was completed this after
noon whereby c. Douglass Fraser,
of the firm of Fraser Brothers, real
estate brokers, took title to the prop
erty owned by Samuel Mandel, OF 70
NeT Brunswick avenue, on Barracks
and New streets, which will be trans
ferred later to the Board of Edu-
cation for a new public school. The
property is 221 28O feet and the
price was $13,500.
When seen by NEWS man Mr..
Mandel said that he was under the
impression that 1t was to be used
for the erection of school building.
Mr.. Fraser admitted that the prop
erty was bought for the Board Of
Education.
Mr.. Mandel said that he has known
for some time thai the school board
was after the land and he did not
mind telling a NEWS man all he
knew about the matter this after
noon.
President Bradley said this after
noon that 1t is the intention of the
school board to erect central gram
mar school on the site, and 1t is ex-
pected that the cost will be about
$4,000. The building will have
about eighteen rooms. Bonds for the
erection of the building will be issued
as soon as possible. 1t is planned to
put the building up this year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
BURGLARS PAY
SEVERAL CALLS
Central Freight Car, Ellis House
and Ellis Store Rooms Are
Looted by THIEVES.
TAKE MEAT, ROPE AND PIPE

Agent Garis, of the Central rail-
road, has reported to Chief Burke
that thieves broke into freight car
No. 84,590 which was near the Dor
sey ice house switch, Tuesday night,
and made off with several boxes of
meat, some loins of pork and consid-
cradle other merchandise.
Herman Ellis, of South First
street, has reported to the recorder
that thieves entered a house which
he owns in Second street, and stole
all of the lead pipe and destroyed the
plumbing In the place Sunday night,
and on Monday night they visited
his rag storehouse on the same street,
and made off with eight large bags
of rope, which he afterwards found
in the slippery meadows dumping
grounds.
The damage to the house, in which
the plumbing was destroyed, Mr.. El-
lis says, cannot be repaired for less
than $50, and the rope was worth
about $40.
Mr.. Ellis has an idea as to who the
guilty parties are.
Patrolman Wood, at police head
quarters this noon, received word
from j. M. N. Scott that. last night,
thieves broke into building of his
and stole a number of articles.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
HERR BUYS THE|
PALACE ARCADE

Joseph M. Herr, proprietor Of
Happyland, moving picture place
in the Scheuer building, has pur-
chased the Palace Arcade, at 160
Smith street. Mr.. Herr intends to
manage two flrst-class moving pic
ture houses, and contemplates Inn
provements at the arcade.
It will continue under the present
management for the present.
Proprietor Herr has started a con-
test in which he will award five box
seats at the Majestic theatre for the
performance Of THE Fire Brigade
Monday night. Each lady entering
Happyland becomes a contestant.
Mr.. Herr has arranged for fine
program of vaudeville for next week
at Happyland and he Is making ar
rangements to put on several vaude-
Vile attractions at the Palace Ar
cade
Edna Maze, In comic and character
songs and dances; Marty, a comedy
juggler, and Inman. a contortionist,
will be among the attractions at
Happyland.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
FOR
VAN SCHA|CK
Many People Sign Request to
President Asking for Pardon
of SloCum's Captain.
PILOTS ASSOCIATIONS WORK

Petitions asking President Roose-
velt to grant full pardon to Cap
tain William Van Schaick, Of the
rteamer General SlOcum, who yester-
day began his sentence of ten years
at Sing Sing Prison, at Ossining, N.
r., are being circulated among the citi-
zens of this city and Tottenville, and
many signatures have been secured.
The petitions are in charge of the
Masters and Pilots Association, Of
which Captain Van Schaick is a men,
Der, and the one signed by the local
and Tottenville people is in the hands
of Abram Reckhow, quartermaster on
the Staten Island ferryboat, Perth
Amboy. Hundreds Of others of the
same nature are being circulated
throughout the United States.
One of the leading members of the
Masters and Pilots Association is D.
G. Chase, Of South Amboy, and he is
supporting the movement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
LAWYERS HAVE
TILT IN COURT

Because the workmen have remov-
ed the desks and other furnishings
from the place, it was necessary to
hold the district court session this
morning In the patrolmen's room in
the new police station, and although
things were somewhat crowded and
1t was necessary for some of the peo-
pie to remain in the hall until several
cases were disposed Of, the court was
able to get along fairly we'll.
Lawyers Peter A. Peterson and
Thomas l.. Brown had a lively tilt
while trying case. Mr.. Peterson
was attorney for Frank Jeanette
who was suing David Isenberg on an
account, and Mr.. Brown, who repre-
sented Isenberg, was cross-examining
a witness when Mr.. Peterson said
In all twelve cases were adjourned,
and three judgments were given, rs
follows: Public Service Corporation
VS.. Singing Society Braga 500;
Alolph Cans VS.. Lena Egred, 500;
and Adolph Cans vs.. Michael Wan
ersca, $40 The following cases were
Harry Ferberg VS.. Paul
Rermus, Max Goldberger VS.. Paul
Rermus, and Meyer Goldsmith VS..
Alice Gibson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
WANTED I5O men BUT
TOOK AWAY ONLY so.
Representative Of a Cement Brick
Concern in Maine Unsuccessful in
His Search for Laborers.

Because most Of them expect to go
back to work again In a short time
In the local factories, a number of
Hungarians. Poles and Slavs. who
had a chance to leave this city
yesterday afternoon for steady work
In Mains, refused to accept the chance
when 1t was given them by an agent,
and although the representative
wanted $50 or more men, he could
persuade only fifty to leave here.
A short time ago the New Home
Cement Brick Company, of Preble,
Maine, about seven miles outside Of
Portland, built large factory for the
manufacture of cement blocks and
during the past month they have
been receiving large orders and have
been unable to get enough men to
do the work. Haring that men in
this city were plentiful they decided
to send representative here to look
over the ground. Their agent, How
ard M. Smith, arrived here yesterday
morning and made known the fact
that he wanted $50 men. either
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-27
STORM DAMAGE.
AT R. R. BRIDGE.
4 Derrick Sank and Bic CaissOn
Was Blown Against Structure
During Yesterdays Hard Blow.
USED ONE TRACK ON OLD BRIDGE

Considerable damage and excite
ment came about as a result of the
storm yesterday at the new railroad
bridge. A derrick blew over and
sank, and one of the large ,issons
was blown against the east side of
the present bridge, north of the draw.
Trains were forced to run on the
south bound tracks for several hours.
Late in the afternoon the caisson
was towed away and the trains went
on as usual. Little damage was done
to the bridge but considerable loss
may result from the derrick which
sank. A number Of men are at work
today trying to raise it. which is no
easy task.