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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-08

While denying them any voice OF vote
ar shadow Of power in such govern
ment. is not that the very essence OF
dssDOtism7 Yet that is what Gov.
patterson did when be placed the peo-
NE OF the rural districts. the farmers
OF Shelby county. under the DONNA
fion OF his Memphis machine.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-08

recommended the passage q any such
Law. his political heutenants. the
Senators and Representatives from
Shelby. antagoniEed II in every way;
his judicial appOintee In Memphis
promptly declared IL unconstitutional
as soon as IL vas passed
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-08
ABANDONMENT OF REFORM.

at will be observed that in his
opening speech my competitor mas
practically abandoned every reform
he advocated in his last campaign.
With a record staring him in the face
of absolute failure of his administra-
ton to redeem the promises he made
10 win the confidence of the people,
he makes you no promise that he will
do better if reelected. His plea for
a reelection is not that he has done
what he promised, but has done a
great many other good things which
he did not promise. To make this
contention good he claims the credit
for every good thing that has hap
pened since he became Governor. He
appropriates to his own exclusive use
every good thing that was done by
the Railroad Commission, by the
Treasurer, the Comptroller, by the
Pension Board, the Legislature and
the taxpayers of Tennessee. When
YOU bring him to book upon the
pledges he made and did not keep,
he answers: Look at my treasury!
Look at my money! See how full my
treasury isl! Full of what? 1t is
full of taxes of the people, and every
dollar of it was put there by the sweat
of the people. 1t simply signifies that
Providence has blessed the land with
abundant harvests; it means that the
people have worked hard, prospered
and paid their taxes; and Gov. Pat
terson now asks you to re-elect him
Governor simply because the people
of Tennessee are Industrious and be-
cause God is good.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-08
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.


But let us take look at this mag
nficent financial showing. Let me
say here that it is deceptive test to
select a particular point of time to
examine the condition of the treas
ury. Because taxes become delin-
quent and subject to penalty in
March, there is always rush to pay up
at that time, so that the month OF APP
rl always makes a good showing. Gov.
Patterson, however, compares re-
cepts and expenditures under his adj
minstration from the 18th of January,
1907, to the first of April, 1908, with
a corresponding period under Frazier
and Cox, from January IL, 1905, to
April /, 1906, and shows somewhat
larger balance, for the latter period
over the former But he does not
note the fact that in the former per-
iod the amount distributed to schools
exceeded that of the latter by 1884,
900; that the amount passed to the
sinking fund exceeded that of the lat
ter by 1857 900, and that the former
administration was charged with
$4,000 as an emergency or insur-
ance fund, but which, in fact, has
never been expended, making diff
ference against his administration OF
1851 900 on these three items alone.
THE amount of money In the treas
ury on the first of April looks impress
sve upon paper, but 1t must be re-
membered that Gov. Patterson's adj
ministration is but three months old
that he has nine more months in
which to deal with 1t. I call your at
tention to the fact-and here and now
challenge him to deny it-that while
there was practically the same sum In
the treasury on the first of last April,
by the end of the first year OF Gov.
Patterson's administration there was
not enough money in the treasury to
pay the obligations of the government.
1t was only by staving off its creditors
that the State was able to squeeze
through the first year Of Gov. Patter-
sons administration without borrow
ing money to pay it's honest debts.
The expenses during the first year OF
Gov Patterson's administration were
$3600,000; the receipts were $3,527,-
600. While these receipts we're very
much larger than for any previous
year on account of the large increase
in the assessed value of property. they |
were not enough to meet the expenses
of the State.
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gro on the head with the pistol The
cacond count ohargas 4ho4 he ,t,oha,o
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-08

This vote was
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-08

session by a tie vote.
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WIZ Y
of the lodge on the v
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-05-08

being heavily fined, with six, eight
anJ tv,nt,,a .-.o,,AA non.onu~. ...u-,.t. =
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The Assistant General Manager.
the Superintendent. Warden. Deputy
Warden-Whieh Is an ONCE without
authority Of laval get house rent.
fuel and lights without paying for
same.
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Under FORMER administrations one
trusty was used for the purpose OF
doing chores at the Office. carrying
the mail, ETC.; the office now has two
TRUSTEES appropriated. beside the SUI
perintendent, Mr. Reynolds, has a
trusty; Judge ]. e. Fulton, who clerks
in his Office. In addition to the two he
keeps continuously at his house as
mental servants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

ons until before he was discharged.
After his return from the war he en-
gagged in the tcaning business, and Ia
ter was associated with his brother, w.
D. Harrington, in the coal, hay, lime
and cement business. They afterwards
dissolved, W. ID. Harrington taking the
coal business, and George continuing
in the same place with the rest Of the
business, until he sold it again to his
brother when his health compelled him
to give up.
He was married July 2. 1874, to Lila
r. Sprague, who, with two daughters,
survives.
Mr. Harrington was active in city af-
fairs and had served in both branches
Of the city council, being pres
ident CT the council last year. lie was
also a jealous worker in all Of the Odd
Fellows bodies, and had held all the Of
fees in the lodge; Encarnpment and
Canton, and was judge advocate gen
eral of the Department of Maine with
the rank of major at the time of. his
death. He was also a member OF
Heath Post, G.. A. r., and was past
commander of that body. ssf .:-
,,5 He was member of the Congrega-
tional church. He was a square busi-
ness man. a good neighbor, and kind
father. The widow and daughters will
have the sincere sympathy Of Il large
circle of friends, for he was well knowr
throughout the city.
The funeral will be held "Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his late
residence on Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
MISTAKEN FOR DEER.
Morris Littlefield Of Grand Falls Kill
ed by Hunting Companion. n

Bangor, Me, Dec. T. Norris W.
Littlefield of Grand Falls Plantation,
aged u years, was shot and instantly
killed Sunday by his companion, Lloyd
r. Shorey of Burlington, who mistook
him for deer The boys started out
Sunday morning in the direction of
Bryant's Ridge, a small settlement
about 20 miles from Enfield, on a days
hunting expedition. They separated
and named a meeting place. Shorey
arrived at the meeting place first and
as he had taken the shortest course
he did not expect to see Littlefield for
some time. While waiting for the ar
rival OF his friend he saw a movement
in the bushes and fired. He heard a
scream and running to the spot found
his friend in a dying condition.
Coroner c. E. Rackliff of Old Town
was notified and after hearing the
facts in the case announced that an
inquest would be necessary.
Mr. Littlefield has been married but
three months and the young widow IS
Frustrated with grief.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
!. 1'hAIL0WELL,.,
December Meeting Of the
City Fathers Last Eve.
: ~
Great Interest in the EvangeI-
istic Meetings Being Held.
Pythian Sisters Planning for Fine
Concert and Dance.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Hallowell city government was held last
evening at 7.3O at the city council room.
Mayor Skillin presided, Aldermen Pick
ard, Olsen, Longfellow, Varney and John
son being Present. Roll of accounts read
and approved as follows:
School department, Sy21 sc
Street department, 216.7i
miscellaneous, 1U.Sl
Fire department, i.13
Water works s.. 1884 G.,
On motion of Alderman Pickard it was
ordered that $4.32 be abated from the as
sessment Of the estate of Adelbert G. and
Grace Dodge, and that the balance of as
sessment on sewers on Summer street
stand.
On motion of Alderman Olsen it was
ordered that the assessment of Miss Ella
Ewers by $3.50 instead of $33, and that
the balance stand as assessed.
On motion of Alderman Johnson it was
ordered that the town landing be used as
It public dumping ground.
On motion of Alderman Varney it was
ordered that the committee on city prop
erty offer to Charles Smith the land on
which his building stands for $10G.
On motion of Alderman Johnson it was
ordered that the chief engineer of the
fire department be ordered to purchase Il
table and a dozen chairs for the Hook
and Ladder Co. ..j,. r.
Adjourned at $50. =,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
A POSSIBLE MOTIVE.
Francisco Martinez Believed to Have
Slain Garcia Family.

Trinidad, Col, Dec. Another
theory of the murder Of four members
Of the Garcia family, who We're killed
with an axe in their home on a ranch
near Troy, about 80 miles from here,
ana in connection with which posses
are searching for Francisco Martinez,
alias Jesus Barela, is given by the au-
thcrities here 1t is stated that Mar
tinez was suspected of numbering
Royaldo Martin, a wealthy sheep rails
er, WHOSE dead body was found lying
beside the road leading to his ranch
last August. Efforts to fasten the crime
nc Martinez We're unsuccessful, how
ever. The theory is that the CO aaa'
might have become possessed of evil
dence pointing to Martinez as guilty
of the Martin murder and they were
slain because of this supposed knowl-
edge.
The disappearance of the seven-yeIr-
cid daughter of the Garcfas Is still
mystery. Many believe that she was
abducted by Martinez because of his
infatuaton for her and is being held
a prisoner Another view is that the
girl escaped from the house during the
murderous assault and fled \ blizzard
has beeii raging in the territory ad-
jacent to the scene of the crime and
but little hope is entertained that the
girl can survive if she is wandering
alone or hiding somewhere on the
prairies.
No word has come from the posses
and none is expected soon, as the
country over which they are searching
is thinly settled and there is no quick
means of communication.
Il is feared that if any of the native
Mexican posses come upon Martinez
they will lynch him on the spot. The
Garcia family was highly respected
and we'll known throughout the coun-
try and there is strong feeling over the
murders
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
"Under Sealed ORDERS"

The Benpett- -Moulton Cos. new. play
tells a true. story of the English Secret
Service. During the action of the play.
il takes the audience from the foot
hills Of Algeria to a London police Of
flee. to the home of wealthy English
family, back again to the Alge rian des-
erts. This play is conceded by, all who
have seen it to be stronger, more. fas-
chatting and weird than "Dr. Jekyl
and Mr. Hyde" The principal character
Is Samson" French criminal, and is
part that leaves lasting impression
and at the same time teaches strong
moral lesson. While a very strong char
acter, it does not by any means over
Shadow the other parts, which are all
real and true to life. This seasons rep
ertoire comprises Darkest Russia,
On Thanksgiving Day. ''The Man
Without Country "a Jealous We
man." etc Seats now on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
CITY COUNCIL.
Considerable Business Done at the
Meeting Monday Evening.

The regular monthly meeting. of the
city council was held Monday evening.
Before the meeting the aldermen had a
drawing of three jurors for the January
term of the superior court at Augusta
the second Tuesday in January. The fol-
lowing names were drawn: A A. Brann,
NJ A. Haraden, Daniel Webber
The petition of the N. Z. Tel. & Tel.
Co. for the location of poles on Bartlett,
Canard streets, and cross road from Riv-
er road to residence of c. c. Lawrence,
presented at previous. was taken up
and upon favorable report was granted.
The committee on accounts and claims
reported upon and recommended the pay
ment of roll of bills No. 3. as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
HOLDS FIRST SESSION.
International Naval Warfare Confer
ence Now Open for Business.

London, Dec. 1.-THE business ses-
sion OF the International Conference
now being held in London to frame a
code for naval warfare, held it's first
session today. The delegates, includ-
ing Rear Admiral Charles H. Stock
ton. one of the American representa-
tives, read the proposals Of their re-
spective governments and then elabor-
ated them in short speeches. This
was followed by a brief preliminary
discussion.
It has been decided to hold meet
ings three times a week to adjourn
over the Christmas holidays. The So
cial entertainment of the delegates
will begin Dec. 10 with dinner to
the delegates and their secretaries by
the Earl of Desart.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
George n. Harrington.

George H. Harrington died at his
home on Winter street Monday NOM
ing. aged eS years and 10 months. Mr..
warrington had long been ill with con-
sumption, although he had kept about
his business until within a few weeks
Since giving up his business lie had
RAPIDLY failed, so that his death was
not unexpected, although none the less
sincerely regretted.
Mr., Harrington was born in Rich
mond Feb. 5til, 1915, but his parents re-
moved to Gardiner when he was but
Eve years of age, and he had resided
here ever since. He attended the pub
lie schools
In March, 1864, he enlisted in COM
pany c, 3lst Maine Regiment, and
served with his regiment until it was
mustered Ont in July, 1865, seeing some
heavy lighting during the, time. In
July, 1864, he was taken prisoner at
Petersburg, and was held in rebel pris.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
WINTHROP.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Graves and
daughter Ruth, Of Wilton are the
guests of Mrs. Graves sister Ruth
Webb. |r i"i '} a'i
Mr.. and Mrs E. A. Mason returned
yesterday from a visit with relatives
in Guilford
The Women's Literary Club will
meet this evening with Mrs. Nellie
Page and the following program will
be carried out: Roll Call, Items Con-
cerning Trees; Paper Historical
Trees of United States" Mrs. c. Fl.
Shaw; paper, Trees of California"
Mrs. W. A. Whiting; reading, The
Pine Tree Mrs. John McIlroy.
Mrs. G. A. Lane is stopping at the
Elmhurst.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Granite Temple, No 10, Pythian Sisters
has secured the University Of Maine Or
chestra to give concert and dance, IN
this city Wednesday night, Dec 10. Ihls
is sure to be a rare treat for Halloween
people, as this orchestra Of 20 pieces IS
said to be exceedingly good by Bangor
people who have heard it. Accompany
ing the orchestra is quartet composed
of students who are supposed 20 be inc
four most talented singers in the un.ver-
sitv. A reader with a fine reputation IS
also on the program, as well as Vioiii'
soloist, whose work in Connecticut mas
won for him much praise. a dance Will
follow the concert. and with a -o-lndh
team for music it is sure to be dane
ing marty worth attending. This vii: be
the first appearance Of University OIL
Maine club in this city for some years
and it is hoped that large audience
will greet them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
The EvangeEstic Campaign.

The evangelistic campaign which is be-
ing held at the Methodist church will
continue another week. ending with the
services next Sunday. Last Sunday was
the grandest day of the services held so
far. Each service was largely attended
and in the evening the main auditorium
was crowded to listen to Miss Adams,
who spoke in eloquent language of the
Gospel and it's meaning. A large num-
ber gave evidence of the beginning OF a
rev era in religious life. The greatest
of enthusiasm prevailed throughout the
day. 4
Miss Adams is a woman OF English
parentage of which she is justly proud
and was brought up in the Engllsh
church but gave up her duties and stud
les there to become an evangelist. She IS
a woman of sweet and charming person
ality and endears her audience to her
through the magnetism of her graceful
while at the same time eloquent manners
Her sermons are. strong and full Or mean
ing. A great influence for good has been
manifested throughout our city and as
her mission here draws to close every
one interested will feel that her efforts
will not have been in vain. :.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Advertised Mail.

The following IS list of mail advertised
at Gardiner Maine, for the week ending
Dec. 5:
Women. Mrs Carrie Bickford, Mrs
Abby Booth, Mrs. j. l.. FoGg. Mrs. Abby
Gerry, Pauline Libby, Mrs Nellie Malta
White.
Men: James L. Pottle, c. r. Hodgdon.
Frank I.anco. irving r. Sawyer, A. G.
Sanmon Frank G. Van Tassele Ray l..
White f2).
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
There was crash in front of Beane's

There was a crash in front of Beane's
drug store about O'clock yesterday af-
ternoon that made the inmates think
one Of the big plates Of glass was
smashed. Edgecomb had glass case
fer photographs hanging at the en-
trance to his studio, which is the next
door to Beane's. The wind blew down
the case, the corner Of which struck
the lower sash of Beane's window with
IN an inch of the glass, but didn't hap
Pen to break it. The case was smash
ed to bits and it was marvel that the
big window was not also broken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Yesterday was about as disagreeable
Il day fer weather as has ever been
known, with SHOW followed by rain
but no one was finding any fault The
rain was needed, and those who depend
upon the water power Of the stream
for their occupation, and others whose
wells are dry were glad to see the rain,
and would not object to two or three
days of it. The signal was blown at
noon tor no afternoon session of the
schools
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
WINTHROP CENTER.

Mr. Cushman of Rumford acted as
organist, Sunday morning.
Charles NJ. Bailey celebrated his
18th birthday, Friday, Dec 4th. Six
teen of his friends gathered in the
evening and enjoyed Il turkey supper,
music and games We're indulged in and
all had q merry time. .,..n
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
1, G. Jones.

Tho fupera, of the late l. G.. Jones was
held Yesterday from the late home OF th'
deceased Rev. ]. W. Steele officiating
The bearers We're Z. Ii. cary eeo -
Willis William Bodwcll and Robert l4ai,SS
maid. Interment was made IN the ffaio'
we'll cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

as r. +. Fuller was driving up Lower
water street he noticed a car stanclhS
on the new turnout. and turned TO one
side to avoid it. The team collided Wltil
a post. the horse clearing itself from tne
wagon and Mr.. Fuller was thrown ou''
Fortunately. however, he was not injured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Russell Bros. have supply of the
Red Cross stamps and are ready to
supply all demands The stamps cost q
cent each. and the proceeds are to be
devoted to the cure of tuberculosis at
the Maine Sanatorium. Everybody can
ouy some OF them, if not more than %,
! and when attached to letters arc
good way of wishing Merry Christmas,
IN more ways than one. \
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Roy Chadbourne and Harry hioe oo
tried the temperature OF the Neil'epe,
Yesterday while trying to secure roa
which had become wedged INTO lhe ice
They both went overheard, put li'''eis
assistance closed the incident "itr rio
worse results than an icy bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Convalescence.

Conyalescence is sometimes merely
apparent, not real, and especially is
this true after such diseases as
pneumonia, typhoid fever and the
grin. To make it real and rapid, there
Is no other tonic so highly to be re-
commended as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This great medicine cleanses ana
renews the blood. strengthens all the
organs and functions, and restores
health. Take HOODS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

No meeting of the Current Events
Club last evening, it having been post
poned OIL account of the storm in the
afternoon, although the evening proved
to be as fine a one as could have been
asked for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The meeting Of the Universalist par
ish, which was called for this after
noon. has been put off until the annual
meeting il January. The parish has
suffered Il heavy loss in the death of
Joseph c. Atkins, who was a liberal
contributor for the support of the
church. and it was thought better to put
over the calling Of a pastor until la
ter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The McMasters case, where the
young man was accused of completely
: Y the burglary Of the Gray-Hildreth
store, and which was thrown out at the
original hearing ON account of defec-
i've warrant, was to have been taken
uRs again Yesterday afternoon, but as
.ie counsel could not be present 1t was
put over until this afternoon. =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The Modern Woodmen will hold a
class of adoption this evening at A
O. y. ". hall. A supper will be served
from until 7.30 p. NJ. A good attend
ahce is desired, as the degrea team
from Lewiston will perform the work
with a fully equipped team.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Joseph r. Patterson, who is employ
ed in one of the paper mills, was struck
in the forehead yesterday forenoon by
an from bar and received long cash,
which was dressed by DR.. Fred Strout.
The wound was not serious, and he will
net he laid up more than a week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The members of Sanborn Lodge, /.
O. o. F., are requested to meet q. wv
hall at . o'clock sharp to attend 'iie
funeral services of their late brother'
James Mignault. All members OF the
order are invited 1t is hoped that d
large number will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The Ladies' Aid Of the Universailsa
church will meet at o'clock this after
noon with Mrs S. H. Whitcomb, Pleasant
street. A large attendance is requested
<as this is the last meeting before the
Christmas sale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The ladies of St Matthew's parish ",i
hold an Apron, Cooked Food ana oa''us
sale in the store formerly occupied py
Miss Coughlin at 2.5o o'clock "eoneso"S
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Mrs. Henry Beckwith. son and infant
daughter of South birmingham, Mass,
arrived Monday afternoon for a visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M.
Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Mrs. William Clark of Randolph had
the misfortune yesterday to break her
left arm, by falling down flight Of
stairs at her home DR.. Sawyer was
called and reduced the fracture.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

James Norton butchered a very nice
pig Thursday for l. w. Smith. The pig
was nine months old and dressed SIS
pounds. 7 So: ;'"i}f
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
FAR||M||lN|G|DALE. / 4 /

Fred A. Carleton began work Friday
in a shoe factory at Hallowell. after
being out 10 weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Advertised M all.

These letters will be sent to the dea'
letter Office Dec. u if not before dfaiN
cred: Gentlemen-Anrelo Gun ineNil''A0
Eugene f Shackford, Patsey F1oesco-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

About 20 went over to the National
Home last evening on the SPECIAL train
over the Kennebec Central to see the
play Uncle Dan'p' at the Opera house,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Mrs. Maud Cox and Mrs. Stuart of
the City Mission are in Winthrop this
week, engaged in nilsson work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

MI. s,,rnrol of the late James Mignault
-, ,,oI7 10 o,c1ock this forenoon
from the Methodist Episcopal churcn'
Rev H l.. Nichols win officiate.