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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
JAIL WITNESS ON
PERJURY CHARGE
RUSH SCOTT TELLS GRAND JURY
ONE THING AND THE COURT
ANOTHER.
OTHER CASES ARE DISPOSED OF
NolIs Prosequi Entered in Many
Gaming suits.-Mistrial
In Another

Rush Scott. young white man. got
into serious trouble in the County
Criminal Court Friday afternoon
Scott was a witness for the State in
the case against Walter Witherspoon,
charged with gaming. Before the
Grand Jury, Scott had testified that
he saw Witherspon and others shoot
ing craps for money. At the trial he
testified that he saw them shooting
craps but did not see any money.
scott was tAereupOn placed in jail on
a charge OF perjury. having failed TO
make bond in the sum Of $1,000.
An order Of nollO prosequi was en-
tered in the Walter witherspoon case.
Bob Witherspoon, Also charged with
gaming in the same connection. was
found not guilty. A mistriAl was en-
tered In the case Of tie State vs.. Tip
Anderson, charged vita carrying pis-
toll. An order Of nOlle DroseGui was
entered in the case Of TIE state ".
rOm Mcdonald, charged With gaming,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
NEW BOARD MEETS AND ASSUMES CHARGE OF
THE AFFAIRS OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT
CHARLES p HATCHER CITY BlDDtE CITY
HEALTH OFFICER, MORGAN. eHEEN ALEX Barker
STAGES, LANCASTER, POLICEMEN,
MAYORS APPoiNTEEs

The change In city administration
Thursday night, when Mayor Guess
and his Board stepped down and out
and Mayor Biddle and Board took up
the reigns OF government was wit
messed by a number Of citizens and
characterized by the best of feeling.
The retiring Board met first and In
dulged in a genuine love feast while
awaiting the arrival of Mayor Biddle.
Mayor Guest, Aldermen Cameron and
Collier and City Attorney VOORHEES, all
made brief talks, but all filed with
deep feeling. They spoke particular
ly of the harmonious manner in which
the members of the Board had worked
of the entire absence of fric-
tion, and how all had worked for a
common good-the best interest Of
Columbia and her people. AS Mr..
VOORHEES, said. friendships had been
made during the past two years that
would last through life.
When Dr. Biddle arrived the. roll of
the new Board was called and they all
came forward and were sworn In by
Recorder Erwin, promising to dis
charge their duties without fear or
favor and to properly demean them
selves while in once. On motion of
Alderman St Ledger White the old
Board adjourned sine die, and Mayor
3iddle was escorted to the presiding
stand. The new Mayor said
lie had no speech to make We were
elected as a Business Board" he said,
and hope all the aldermen will work
With me through the next two years
or the good OF Columbia"
The Mayor announced his commit
ees as follows:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
HOW HER LIFE WAS SAVED WHEN
BITTEN BY A LARGE SNAKE.

How few people there are who are
not afraid of snakes. Not long ago a
harmless little garter snake fell on
the wheel Of an automobile which was
being driven by woman. The wo-
man promptly tainted and the car,
left to its own resources. ran into u
stone wall and caused serious acct.
dent.
The bite of poisonous snake needs
prompt attention. Mrs K NJ FfsheI,
Route No. |, Box 40, Dillsburg, Pa,
tells how she saved her life when
bitten by large snake.
"On August 20, 1906. was bitten
on the hand twice by large copper
head snake. Being a distance from
any medical aid, as last resort I
used Sloan's Liniment, and to my as
constituent. found it killed all pain
and was the means of saving my life
am the mother Of four children and
am never without your Liniment."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
EARLY MEETING
OF COMMITTEE
cARmAck WRITES LETTER TO
CHAIRMAN. HENRY 3.
MORROW.
WILL REQEST DIRECT PRIMARY
Senator Urges That Question Be
Settled without Further
Delay.
Special to The Herald.

Special 70 The Herald.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. s.-Hon.
Z. W. Carmack has addressed a letter
to Chairman II. B. Morrow, of the
State Democratic Committee, asking
an early meeting Of the COMMITTEES
for the purpose OF fixing an early
time and manner Of nominating the
Democratic candidate for Governor
and other State Offices.
After making the request Mr.. Car
mack says: Heretofore the couyen.
ton plan has been taken for granted
end under the loose and unreguIated
system that has existed each county
was free to select and instruct its
delegates at whatever time and In
whatever way It saw fit. Under n
resolution adopted by the last STATE
Convention the action Of all the conn
ty organizations watts upon the AZ
ton of the State Committee, which
is charged with the duty Of prescrfb-
ing some uniform system and nxipg
a time for all the counties. In many
CT the counties party action with ref
erence to matters Ia regulated with
reference to the time and manner or
taking action nor the domination n
state o6Reers.
"Yuo are aware of course. that
there has been going on for some
weeks, controversy as to whether
the nomination OF State officers SHOULD
be made by direct primary or by the
system. 1t seems to me,
that 1t would be the part both Of fair
hess and of wisdom TO remove ell
loubt and anxiety in the public mind
IN this question. When the commit
ZEE meets shall ask for opportunity
o present request that 1t order the
to be made by a popular
democratic primary to be held In all
he counties on the same day, at which
rimary the voter shall vote directly
OF the candidate of his choice. the
receiving a majority OF all
he votes thus cast to be the nominee
I the democratic party / shall also
SIX the committee to consider a num-
er of petitions from the democrats
( the state asking for such action .
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
MUCH ANXIETY
FOR STEAMER
WITH THREE HUNDRED IMMl-
CHANTS ON BOARD SHE
Is OVER DUE.

HALIFAX, N. 8. Jan. 3.--AnKiety for
the safety Of the Canadian Pacific
Company's steamer Mount Royal. from
Antwerp December 3, for st. John, N.
B., with 500 emisrants on board, IL
increased by the arrival here today
from Hayre of the steamer Pomeran-
Ian with NO tidiRgs Of the Mount
Royal, now ten days Overdue.
The Pomeranian covered nearly the
same track As would have been taken
by the Mount Royal. but saw no sign
OF her.
The Canadian Pacific oHhciAls have
feared the worst, although they say
It Ia possible the Mount Royal may
be heard from on the Irish ssast.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
ADDED
TO CHURCH ROLL
FOUR ABLE SERMONS ARE DE-
LlVEREo BY REV. J. A.
MoLLoY.
THE HARVEST A GLORIOUS ONE
Thirty Have Joined the south colunn-
bia N. E. Church Since
Conference.

Sunday was a notable day in the
history of the South Columbia Metho-
dist church. Great things were
wrought for Gods kingdom and the
harvest was a glorious one. During
the day there were twenty additions
to the church. nineteen OF them by
profession Of faith. Previous to the
opening Of the meeting there had been
ten since the last annual conference,
making total of thirty additions dur
ing the brief psstorate OF Rev. vi. A.
Stroud. There were four services
yesterday and four able sermons were
delivered by Rev j. A. Molloy. the
conference evangelist The presence
of the Lord was felt at all the services
and His spirit was manifested In great
power.
The days services began by a touch
ing and appropriate address to the
children of the Sunday-school by Mr..
Molloy He spoke to them on the
subject The Christ" At the sun
day morning services a large congre-
cation crowded the church and Mr..
Molloy delivered a powerful and efec-
tive sermon on The Soul Thirsting
After God"
There was another large congrega-
ton present at 3 o'clock to hear a |
sermon to the men. Mr.. Molloy
preached from the theme The Father |
preached from the theme The Father ,
hood of God and the free moral agency
II Man" At the night service the |
subject was What Must l do to be
sayed?"
These services will probably con
inue during the week There win
,e the usual services at 40 and
,'clock today and tomorrow. Rev.
Tom Garden. OF Giles county, will re-
urn today to lead the singing
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
METHODTSTS MEET
FOR ORGANIZATION
MINISTER'S OF THE COLUMBIA
DISTRICT PLAN FOR MONTH
w REVIEWS.

Organization of the Methodist
preachers of the Columbia district,
was affected Monday at "a meet
ing held at the First Methodist church.
The object of the district association
is to provide for better planning Of
the Lords work and more effective
service in his vineyard. The min
listers believe that they can accom-
plish much good by means of the or
ganization and the meetings which
will be held on the first Monday Of
every month AT the session today
Rev j. M. Walden, Of Lynnville, was
elected Chairman and Rev. A. p. Che.
ment of Columbia, was made score
tary. During the coming month the
members will read Holding the
Ropes" This subject win be dis
cussed at the next meeting, Rev. J. M.
Walden leading the discussion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10

Finance-R. L. Mckinney chair
man, J. M. Dedman and Frank Swans
burg.
Water and Light-W. A. Dale, chair.
man, R. L. Mckinney and W T. Chat.
I'm.
Streets-W. T, Chaf1n, chairman, r.
L. Mckinney and G. w. Hayes.
Police-Frank swansburg, chair
man. W. A. Dale and W. t. Chaf1n.
Legislative and Charity-G. W
Hayes, chairman, w. A. Dale and w.
r. Chafin.
Fire.. M. Dedman, chairman,
Frank >Swansburg and G w. Hayes.
Schools-W. M. Biddle.
Mayor Biddle announced the fol-
lowing appointments, which were rat
flied by the Board: City Attorney,
Chas p. Hatcher; Chief of Fire De
partment, H. e. Ritter; Engine Driver.
Ed Morgan; City Porter. John Hack
w plANNhAOhg III CCh, HAACA
Barker. Jake Stages and Will Lancas-
ter. On motion Of Alderman Dedman,
DR. Dake Biddle was named as City
Health Oficer.
Mr.. W. C. Salmon was elected to
the Board Of Education to nll the va
cancy caused by the Inauguration Of
Mayor Biddle, who had previously
been a member Of that body.
The following members of the FIRE
department were appointed: H. M.
Hood. VIM. McEwen, Norman Bats,
Ed Guest, Robert Guest, Jr., Chas
Mason, VIM. Powell and VIM. Ray
The Board adjourned to next Thurs
lay night. at which time the budget |
or the next twelve months will be
made out
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
FORAKER BACKS
OUT|ON PRIMARY
WILL NOT ABIDE, THE ACTION OF
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
OF OHIO.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 3.--A fat re-
fusal to be bound by the conditions
of the call of the Republican State
Convention which is to name a State
ticket and elect delegates at large to
the National Convention is the con-
cision reached by United States Sena-
tor Jos. Benson Foraker. and an
nounced in statement given to the
press here tonight,
Primaries for test Of strength be-
tween Taft and Foraker as Presiden-
tial candidates were provided for In
the ofncial call, and the method pro-
vided is sharply criticised by Senator
Foraker The statement, in part, fol-
lows:
THE counties are not bound 20 fol-
low the order of the state Central
but whether they will do
70 or not am not advised. So far
rs am personally concerned. shall |
make no EFFORT to comply with SUCH
ncsIled-for. Illegal and arbitrary con-
itions."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
INITIAL SERMON
BAPTIST PASTOR
REV. T. II. ATHEY breaches TO
LARGE CONGREGATIONS AT (,
TWO SERVICES SUNDAY.

Rev. T. H. Athey, who comes from
Lynchburg, Va, to the pastorate Of
the First Baptist church, preached his
initial sermon Sunday morning to an
unusually large congregation. Mr..
Athey delivered strong message,
the theme Of his discourse being The
The meetings were
greatly pleased with Mr.. Athey's ser.
mon which marked him as man of
thought and originality. Another tine
congregation heard the sermon at
night on "The Word Made Flesh"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
SEABOARD DEAL
WILL BE PROBED
SEVERAL BILLS ON SUBJECT
READY FOR PRESENTATION
TO CONGRESS.

3 WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--Thomas
Fortune Ryan's manipulation Of the
Seaboard Air Line railway and the
financial manipulation of the securi-
ties Of this great system, are sure to
be the subject of investigation By
congress during the present session.
Already several bills have been pre-.
pared by members of the senate and
house for introduction when congress
resumes business on Monday.
Mr.. Ryan's methods in SEEKING con-
troll of this property have been far
from popular in the south and his
method OF opposing 2-cent rate bill in
several states have added to the feel
ing against him in several of the
most important southern states. SEN
auors and congressman from these
states are, determined to force an
investigation as to the real causes
which forced the company into the
hands Of receiver.
Among the southern members of
the house now in Washington, the
opinion is general that the receiver
ship is due entirely to the methods
Of Ryan and his associates ON the
loading Of the property up with wa
tered securities. All Of the southern
men are h sympathy with John Skel-
on Williams and his associate, who
controlled the system originally, but
who were thrown out by Ryan because
hey refused to approve his plans for
watering the securities Of the sys-
EN-. He insists that a thorough IN
'estigation wifi show that the re-
'eivership Of this company is due en-
rely to Ryan and other New York
interests, and that the action of the
arious states in fixing the passenger
ate at 2 cents mile had absolutely
othing to do with the case.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
TO CONSIDER
CURRENCY BILLS
SENATE AND HOUSE COMMIT.
TEES TO TAKE QUESTION
UP AT ONCE.
FROM DIFFERENT VIEW POINTS
Senators Are inclined To Be
More Conservative Than
Representative.

WASHINGTON. Jan with the
approach Of the re-convening OF Con
gress there is renewed talk Of legis
lation for the relief OF the financial
situation. and the present prospect Il
that both houses will sooH be busy
on that line.
The committees OF the two houses
are not working on the same lines.
Both have plans for an emergency eur
rency to be issued by the National
banks. but while the House committee
is apparently inclined 20 what 10
known as an asset currency, the Sen
ate committee is progressing on the
theory that only a very limited list
of securities should be accepted for
the increased issued to be provided
for under the terms of the proposed
bill. Some OF the members Of the
Senate committee would limit
the pledges to State bonds,
while others are willing to &C
cept municipal paper. Very few. 90
far az known. would be willing to so
furtAeS.
So far there has been no agree
ment az to the percentage of increase
in the volume of TIE currency, but
the inclination Of Senators seems to
be to permit a. large an augumenta
ton as the conditions Of the banks |
may justify. The intention is to pro- |
vide for q comparatively high raAe
Of interest, some favoring rs much |
as s per cent with the object in view
Of securing the retirement of the in
creased circulation as SOON as c0ndi- !
lions so improve that 1t is not need
I'd 1t is proposed to divide the eouA-
ry into districts for the purpose Of
administration, with sub-treasuries rs
,enters, so that the ofi1cials Of the sub
reasuries can pass upon the seeuri-
les offered and make allotments to
he banks
When completed the Senate bill
will be offered by Mr.. Aid
ich, but it will be the work Of
lumber of Senators. Those who have
he matter in hand are hopeful Of the
acceptance of the bill by the Senators,
nd ultimately by the House. Some
4 the Democratic Senators believe
hat they will be willing, after reason
BILE debate, to permit the passage Of
UGH bill as the one out /
ned Senator Bailey, one of the I
sading Democratic. members of the
enate Committee on Finance, ex- I
ressed the opinion today that II the I
iii to be suggested by Republican \
lembers reasonably approaches the !
emands Of the Democrats, Il will be '
ermitted to pass without extended
ppositioD. He declined to give his I
lew OF the character Of legislation G
} be enacted. +
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
SPECIAL TERM OF
CIRCUIT COURT

A special term OF the Circuit Court
was held Saturday for the further con-
sideration of the Sargent will case.
After a hearing OF the matter to some
extent Judge Holding set the case for
hearing In the court for February seth.
Many old cases which had been on
the dockets OF this court for eight or
ten years, were retired for want Of
The dockets for the
next term were also set and viii BE
made out In a few days.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
LEE HOLDER WILL
PAY THE PENALTY
GOVERNOR REFUSES TO STAY
EXECUTION OF YOUNG
FRATRicipE.

Specialize The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan Gov
ernor Patterson today declined to in-
terfere in the execution Of Lee Hold
er. the young man who killed hrs
father. Rev. d. l. Holder Of Union
City, and who is under sentence to
hand January 8.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10

Dyspepsia is our national aitment
Burdock Blood Bitters is the national
cure for it. II strengthens STOMACH
membranes, promotes GOV Of diges-
lives juices. puriAes the blood, buiIds
yea up.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
VICE GOVERNOR.
Sill Creating one For the Philippines
introduced.

A bill has been introduced in the
Philippine Assembly TO make the
Speaker OF that body Vice Governor
OF the Islands.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
roREsr REsERvE
President sets Apart q Bis ons W
Arlzena.

The President has signed q prssle-
nation creating the Verde national
forest In Arisona, with an apea ~
7ii Use acres, located n Marsspa
aad Ysvapi eoenties.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-10
|bNriNENriAL FIRE lNsURANcG

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Best ID tire Cheapest irrespective
eost, but the Continental charges -
10 for lie policies tAaA agents q
isss responsible esmpaates ed
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RRgLL q LlPocoMn. AssMaA
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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-01-11

ness and extent of the ore. The en-
tire vicinity is q network of the most
wonderful display of gold values and
many extremely conservative men,
after carefully studying the geologi-
cal conditions, contend that the larg-
est and richest ore body ever devel-
oped in the history of the State of
Nevada has been struck. And the
fabulous values being opened up in
different places on this Immense lead
bears out the belief Of expert opin-
ion.
Even in these days of strenuous
finance, big sums have been offered
at different intervals for portions Of
this property, but Mclaughlin and
associates finally secured control Of
the bonanza at what is conceded an
extremely reasonable price, consider
ing the immense possibilities of this
now famous property.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-01-11
Valuable Ore Found
In a Gopher Hole

A diminutive little desert gopher
is responsible for the latest strike OF
high grade ore in Rawhide.
b. +. Sweet and L. Farr. who are
operating on the /. X. L.. which joins
the rich Poor Boy claim, while pros
pecting their ground recently came
across a gopher hole where some
likely looking dirt was pushed to the
surface. Sweet obtained some water
and panned it and both he and his
partner were electrified to find a
string of gold almost around the pan.
They Immediately proceeded TO open
up the ground and now have a well
defined ledge 40 inches vide, four
inches OF which assays as well as
$500. Both Farr and Sweet are
much elated over their good fortune.
The new strike attracted a great
many out to the scene and all who
examined it say that a new bon
has been discovered.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-01-11
CONSERVATIVES ARE
MATCHING RAWHDE

The first rush to the new neighbor.
thlrty-five miles to tho south, Raw
hide, has been as spectacular as any
mining boom in the State, not ex-
cepting even the great Goldfeld, 100
miles further south; considering the
effect of outside circu instances this
latest of mining excitements is with
ont parallel in Nevada. Almost ri
its birth, Rawhide faced the paralysis
of the business world, yet it has en-
joyed a remarkable growth, and to-
day, at the age of three months, it
is a hustling business town of 1000
inhabitants, with cores of leases
working on a dozen estates.
Following close upon the heels of
the boomers have gone the conserva-
tive to the new camp and it is not
e~Xaggeration to state that nine out
of ten give Rawhide the name of
holding out the promise of becoming
a great gold producing camp.
Quite a number of experienced OPP
orators and business men Of this and
other camps have been making fire.
quent visits to Rawhide, and it gives
a more certain tone to the merits of
the camp to hear expressions
from these gentlemen, which are al
most invariably very fattering. Their
remarks indicate that they are very
closely watching Rawhide. with the
expectation Of sensational Develop
ments, based on their own personal
inspection of the new gold district.
In the meantime there is consider
able development work in progress at
Rawhide, regardless OF adverse cir
.cumstances, and by the opening of
spring conditions at the camp may
be such as to stamp it as another Ne
vada wonder.-Fairview News.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-01-11

will be somewhat retarded for sew.
eral days. Fortunately no one was
Injured although two were working
in the shaft at the time Of the acct.
dent. The shaft is now down to the
45-foot level and there has been $50
tons of ore taken out that will aver
age 500 or better. Some rich peck
cts were broken into that gave as
says as high as 100000. The Miller
lease is conceded by all to be one OF
the best in the district and great de-
velopments are expected when cross
cutting begins on the 60-foot level.
as sensational values have been OBJ
tanned in quantity on some of the
adjoining properties in the imme-
diate vicinity.
The Miller lease is thoroughly
equipped for good work and has a
large commodious shaft house over
the workings.