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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
The WAGES or SIN.

that the failure OF the jury to con
viet Beech Hargis Of the murder Of hiI
father. Judge Hargis. the notorious
chief Of the clan Of that name II
Breathitt County. Kentucky, was
traversy upon our civilization is q
proposition that will not admit Of ar
gument- Young Hargis in mt OF
ungovernable anger murdered the au
thor Of his being as he would have
shot down a dog. And it is the irony
of fate that the fortune accumulated
by the murdered man by life of dan
ger and exposure and energy was at
the disposal of his slayer. Under the
will of Judge Hargis his wife was his
sole beneficiary and she used the es-
tate unsparingly in an effort to save
her son from the punishment his crime
so richly deserved.
The story of the Hargis murder is
that of a horrible crime and the fail
ure of the courts to punish the muir
derer is a sad reflection upon our
boosted civilization, but very little
sympathy is due the murderer man.
He deserved his tragic fate and there
is no sympathy for him. 1t developed
at the trial that the Hargis home
had long been the rendezvous of as
sassins and thugs; that at it many of
murders which have rendered Breath
lit county a reproach, were planned
and that here Hargis had taught his
son how to drink, gamble and handle
a shooting iron. Little did the Judge
.hink that he was to be the greatest
sufferer and the chief victim of the
crime and vice which he taught his
ION.
This case best proves the truth Of
loly writ "The wages of sin is death" {
Is We SOW SO shall We reap. Hargis
owed to the winds and he reaped the I
The son whom he taught a
0 shoot and in whom he implanted t
he pernicious doctrine of personal =
engeance became his slayer. Few t
tories in fiction tell a more tragic h
HE or point better moral than the
fe and death of Judge Hargis, as it b
as related on the witness stand at o
lie trial of his murderer. Judge t.
argis hired many assassins, he made a
lie plans which removed many a per- a
NAL or political enemy from the e;
enes of this life. He died by the m
sassin's bullet Well did he deserve ia
e fate that was his, but the laws of
is country do not justify murder as
punishment for crime and his slayer
ould have been executed. Had to
argis received his just deserts at LEI
e hands of the law he had So often pl
fed he would not have persisted by w
3 hand of his own offspring. 'Tis tn
story that points many morals. an
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
DAMAGES AWARDED
TO LAND OWNERS
JURIES OF AWARD FIXES VALUES
IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE RAIL.
ROAD CASES.

] Deputy VIM. j. Goad held Sheriff's
court on Leipers Greek Monday anG
! Tuesday in the suits brought by the
Middle Tennessee Railroad Company
for condemnation of land for right
of way through the farms of Britt
Gardner, George Ladd, B. Laid and |.
G. Harris j. H. Dining and C. I.
Hughes represented the land owners,
while e H. and c. P. Hatcher were
attorneys for the railroad Of those
summoned as jurors, ]. w. Patton,
Joe Porter, j. w. Brown, w. M. Baird
and w. T. Notgrass served In the
case against Britt Gardner, awarding
him $141.00 as the value of 1.41 acres
taken for the right of way and $4,000
for damages. The same Jury gave
George and B. Ladd $4,000 for the
value of 9.44 acres and $4,000 for
damages, the road running over a
mile through their farm, necessita-
ting the removal of barns, etc.
Jim Kinzer, John Kinzer, Jesse Pigg,
Jim Polk Johnson and r. D. Black.
nan composed the jury in the Gus
Harris case. They awarded him
$4,000 as value of the right of way,
IL acres and $4,000 damages.
There was no award in any case for
enefits resulting to the property
wners by the building of the road. |
The talk is that appeals viii be
AIKEN to the Circuit Court.
There we're many witnesses exam.
led, and Leiper's Creek sustained its
ld-time reputation for hospitality in
he entertainment OF the lawyers,
lrors, witnesses an dali parties. )
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Although the friends of Mr.. Lanael
| here have known for sometime thai
be was editor of The Nashville Ten
nessean, the following announcement
in Sundays issue of that paper will
prove of great interest in this county:
1t is with pleasure that The Tennes-
sean makes the announcement that
permanent arrangements have been
made whereby Mr.. Frank d. Lander
will be Editor and General Manager
If The Tennessean. Mr.. Lander has
occupied this position practically ever
since the death of Mr.. Carmack, and
has demonstrated a capacity which
renders his selection to this RESPONSE
BILE post both natural and desirable.
Our readers, and the people of the
State at large, we are confident, real
ize the power, ability and courage with
which Mr.. Lander has addressed him
self during this period Of his editor
ship in its important duties. AS edi-
.or of the Columbia Herald, both Daily
and Weekly, he made that paper one
If the most influential and successful
in Tennessee, and his sue
,essful publications in Tennessee, and
lis success in the wider field of metro
'olitan journalism is equally assured.
he Tennessean congratulates itself
nd its readers upon the acceptance
y Mr.. Lander of the tender made to
i'm of selection to this high trust.
THE TENNESSEAN COMPANY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

The Chattanooga Times in its des
peration over the prospects of State
wide prohibition advises Senators
Frazier and Taylor to throw them
selves into the breach and save the
Democratic party" What the Times
really wants is for Frazier and Taylor
to save the saloon. But these astute
politicians are not going to do any
thing of the kind. Both are doubtless
glad that their official duties call them
to Washington some 600 miles from
the scene of actual hostilities. but II
either should have anything to say 1t
will not be in behalf of the liquor
machine.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

1t is probably very well that the
County Court took no action on the
road question The present law is
susceptible of Improvement, but the
plan which 1t outlines is a good one
and should not be seriously impaired.
It might be well to have a conference
OF those interested in the question, as
suggested by the Representatives
and an agreement reached upon the
necessary amendments.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
WORLDS GREAT DISASTERS.

r Earthquakes, foods, fire and storms
/ to say nothing of famine and pesti
I lence, have destroyed millions of PEG
pie since the birth of our Savior
, When in motion and aroused to fury
the forces of nature are all powerful
and man can do nothing to stay their
ravages. He is but a pigmy when
nature is convulsed. He can never
stay the hand nor escape from its fury.
The recent terrible catastrophe which
has devastated and almost depopu-
lated the fairest and balmiest lands
beneath the sun could not be prevent
ed by man nor could he shield himself
from it's rage. Man may chain the
lightning, harness the great water
powers and annihilate space, but how
little, how insignificant, how power
] less, how utterly helpless when the
force of nature are dashed to fury and
bent ON destruction.
The Italian earthquake is the most
tNIIiUlS ulbdSIST Ill Tic nCmOIy VI
living men. Should the toll in human
lives reach the estimate of 100000 it
will be the most appalling catastrophe
since the food in Holland in 1880,
when 100000 people persisted. In A. d. |
742 over 100000 people lost their lives
in earthquakes in Palestine and Syria.
These and the recent disaster are the
most terrible in the history of the
Christian era.
One is staggered at = wful toll
this last earthquake exacted. The
people slain would populate city as
large as Louisville and would make
TWO cities the size of Nashville. If
i've counties like Maury were devasta-
ed the horror would be no greater ,
han that of Italy. Only forty per- !
IONS lost their lives in the Charleston =
and but 300' in that of San q,
francisco and yet those disasters
hooked and staggered the people of
his country. But America has been :,
ingularly free from such manifesto 9
ions where the loss of life was con- Z,
iderable in comparison with that of =,
ally 1t that beautiful country earth NJ
uakes and volcanic eruptions have ~
cen common and they have generally
cen accompanied by heavy loss Of
fe.
The greatest disaster In the history G,
London occurred in 1866 when the or
ack plague carried off 100000 vic as
ms.
Notable disasters and the losses In
man lives in this country in recent =,
ars follow:A Earthquake at Charles -
n, 40; Johnstown flood, 2,100; Gal ~
ston food, 5000; burning of Gen. -,
ocum, 1000; Iroquois theater fire. -
D; San Francisco earthquake, 300. :.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
OPENING OF CAREERS
CLEAN SWEEP SALE

The clean sweep sale az P. CAREERS
opened this morning at 8 O'Clock un-
der promising circumstances. All in
the forenoon the store was comiorta.
bly, filled and a steady buyils was
going on. The store Is arranged in en-
attractive manner. There is an extra
corps OF clerks and all are kept busy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
CITIZEN PHONE
OUT OF ORDER
EVERY DROP IN THE SWITCH
BOARD is PUT OUT OF
COMMISSION.
BURNED OUT BY A LIGHT WIRE
Expected That All Damages viii Be
Repaired BY Tomorrow Night
At Latest.

For the time being the Citizens Tel
ephone Co. is out of commission and
1t may take a day or two to get the
exchange in working order. The trou-
BILE originated with the tangled condi-
ton of telephone, telegraph and cleo
trio light wires as a result of the re-
cent bad weather.
Just before noon today both the
incandescent and arc light currents
Of the Columbia Water & Light Co.
were turned on. The currents fused
or "arced" and a wire of the Citizens
Telephone Co. carried this heavy cur
rent into the telephone exchange.
Every drop in the board was put out
of commission by all the fuses being
burned out The work of putting In
new fuses has already begun.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
MAuRY,s MULE TRADE.

All business records for Maury county
were broken Monday when over $165,00(
worth of mules were bought and sold
here. Never before in the history OF
this county has so much Of one product
gone to market in one day. This
money was distributed in all channels
of trade. Unlike the phosphate re-
turns it did not go into few sections
or to fill the Golfers of limited num-
Der of individuals. But this money
went into homes in every section of
every district of Maury county. It
was used to pay bills at perhaps every
store in the county. The bankers,
the merchants, the manufacturers, In
fact those in all lines of business, In
the county felt the good effects of this
large transaction.
Maury county has long been noted for
the number and quality of the mules
raised within it's borders and Colum-
bia has for many years held first rec
OIu DIS I'LL 1HlJldl LlulC hOIy UuI AIO
best records were badly distanced
when 1850 mules we're sold in one day
and that too when the prices were
extra good. 1t is probable that the
highest mark ever reached in any
previous day was $4,000 less than the
total for the First Monday. 1t indi-
Gates a year of unprecedented pros
perity in the county and a character
IF prosperity in which all people will {
share to some extent, though of course {
some will derive more benefits than
,thers. s
1t is probable that the mule sales I
n Columbia will average for several 6
ears past close to three quarters of I
million dollars. 1t would not be s
if they went close to the L
1illion mark this year. If this pre- q
lotion should prove correct the mules b
ill be a greater source of revenue to b
lie county than the phosphate indus II
y was in it's palmiest days, Not
My that, but much larger per cent OF
the revenue which comes from the bl
ules raised in the county fnds its ii
ay into the hands Of the producer
an is the case with money derived hi
ON phosphate sales. A large pc cent We
the phosphate revenue goes to the to
ilroads while comparatively little We
the returns from the mule trade 81
paid out for transportation charges. so
It Is a conservative estimate to say
at the total stock shipments from
IS county, mules, horses, cattle, 60,
gs and sheep, will aggregate close 20,
one and half million of dollars. m .
there are any other counties in the los
tie that can show a better record ION
have not heard of them. In fact, -
re are few counties in the South
ere the aggregate revenues from I
Sc sources will even approach the is
II for Maury county. 1t is no won he
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

What would the people of this coun.
try think of President Taft IL he
should send the name of Senator Knox
to the Senate for appointment as Sec
rotary of State and accompany the
nomination with message asking
that 1t be rejected?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

The Commercial Appeal is making
all sorts of dire threats against the
Statewide Democrats who organized
the Senate. But these Senators are
responsible to their constituents and
not to the Memphis paper, fact that
the G. A. in its frenzy seems to have
overlooked.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

1.-THE late Senator Quay had the
Pennsylvania politicians in a manage
able condition." says a Washington
journalist. The state of Pennsylvania
now has some of 'em in the peniten-
tiary, which is more promotive of the
public veal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
Ready For Next Satur lay & Monday

Doe Misses $500 Suits in
a. Saturday & Monday $3.50 each
DOE Ladies' $4,000 Suits in Green Grey Bi5c
Diagonal with goods
Saturday Monday $3.50
$500 Navy. $14sO
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
WELL DONE.

well done thou good and faithful
servants" exclaim the people Of Ten
nessee to their Senators and Repre-
sentatives who have carried to a sue
cessful conclusion the fight against
the iniquitous saloon. The Senators
and Representatives who have voted
to outlaw the liquor traffic in Tennes-
see have builded monument for
themselves that will be more enduring
than brass and loftier than if con-
structed of finest granite. Their mon
ument is in the hearts and memories
of this generation and of the genera
tons yet unborn. Long after their
bodies shall be dust they will receive
the praises of the good women and the
children and the noble fathers of Ten
nessee.
Although it was the thirteenth, yet
future historians will record yesterday
as one of the most glorious days in
all the annals of this State. 1t will
forever illumine the splendid history
of this magnificent people. For 1t
will tell the story that Tennesseans |
refused longer to barter immortal
souls for gold; it will record the fact
that they prefer to lay up their treas
ures in heaven and not upon earth.
1t proclaims to all the world that the
splendid citizenship of Tennessee
places the man above the dollar. No
sordid argument based upon money
consideration could deter this people
from going where stern duty led.
Hereafter Tennesseans shall worship .
Cod more and Mammon less.
Small wonder therefore that the
women and the men who had for three 4.
days watched this great battle invlov- :
ing as it did their highest and dearest
interests, broke all restraint when at
last victory appeared assured and
broke in loud hosanas and sang with
fervor that most expressive of all !,
hymns of thanksgiving, the Methodist :,
doxology in long meter Praise God
From Whom All Blessings Flow" 1t :,
was an occasion for praise and for :,
:,
There is not father in Tennessee
worthy of the name who is not glad :,
that the temptation of the open saloon
Is to be removed from his sons; there
Is not mother within the confines of
he State who is filled with that mother
oye, which like the peace of God
oasseth all understanding, who does
not every night go on Bonded knee
Ind ask Almighty God to keep her boy -,
rom the evils of strong drink.
Rejoice. OF course there was re- p
oicing. 1t not only meant the saliva
ion of immortal souls, but 1t an ~
ounced Tennessee's emancipation
rom the infamous whisky machine
hat has spread its blighting curse
yer the State for many years. 1t
larked the end of Patterson and all -
sto
And it was Democratic too. A ma
,rity of the Democrats of both Houses g.
oted for this measure We say this 49,
, the everlasting honor and glory of -
lie Democratic party of Tennessee.
II honor and all glory to the Repub- M
cans who stood so valiantly with us 'he
Tennesseans in this great contest. az
here is glory enough for all and then oia
e halo of righteous action will rest oru
ION Tennessee for all time to come. oee
whe
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

When the State-widers and the Re.
publicans conferred together upon the
election of the Senate officers, the
machine organ was most severe in its
criticisms, but it entirely ignores the
fact that the Governor was nominated
and reelected by the votes OF Repub-
licans. Great newspaper this.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

Tennessee is certainly making prog
ress. Two years ago saloons we're
numerous and gambling was legalized.
Legalized gambling has been abolished
and the end of the saloon is In sight.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

The New York Evening Post errs in
calling JEFF Davis, OF Arkansas, a
Southern orator. Mr.. Davis rates as
an orator in the South just as he rates
as a pugilist In Arkansas.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

A better day is dawning in Tennes-
see. Men of honor and courage are
refusing to yield to the dictates OF
machine bosses and the party lash has
lost much OF Its power. Blind obed-
fence to party name is not conducive
to good government.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
McKoah1n, Anderson 3 Fpspt
More Splendid Bargains in Ladies'
Misses Tailor Made Suits

About to York mann
who cleaning getting Spring
up splendid color range such a
wea very sim
right N line Spring
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

The ofice-holder often finds that he
is damned If he does and damned II
he don't.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

January 18th to February LIST, Clear.
ance Sale at t. N. FTGUERs'. 12-tf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

3 der that this Is . rich and prosperous
country. with such resources IL could
not be otherwise.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15
Ladies' very fine Cotton Union Suits
in White, $1.O0 a garment.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Good Luck For Those Who Wan.
Shoes Now to Piece Out
the Winter With.

tnS WlHter WITH
Here are some odd lots that we are
closing out, because the lots are small
& the sizes are broken.
Ladies' $500 Patent Butcher La
Bonita Shoes, sizes to 6, $2.4S a pair
Ladies' Napoleon Boots, splendid
values regularly, at $3.50 & $500, in
Tan & Black. Choice 1895 a pair.
Misses 5000 Patent Tip Kid & Gun
Metal, $1.5O pair.
Mems $3.50 Douglas Patent Colt
nearly every size in the lot, $2.48
pair.
Mems & Boys 5000 BOX Calf, Win.
ter Shoes, $3.50.
Youths Vici Kid & Box Calf $50
Shoes, sizes UP to 10, CSC pair.
It's splendid time to buy Winter
Shoes & save money.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-15

Tennessee Is Going Dry.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

There is nothing better for la grippe
than Roberts Chill and Fever Tonic.
Call the Atlanta Pharmacy and try a
bottle. Phone 310
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

Great bargains in Violet Talcun
Powder. one full pound package for
rs cents. At the Atlanta Pharmacy.
Phone $40.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

TOILET SETS,
3R ass ORNAMENTS.
SILVER ORNAMENTS
SWEAT ERS,
SLIPPERS,
iANoKERCHIEFs,
slIOES,
STR PIECES.
"LT SLIPPERS,
JACKETS.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

IN NEW QUARTERS. II. J. Thur
low is now ready for business at his
new place at 1417 Grant street, The
restaurant has been handsomely fit
ted up with new fixtures and furni-
ture, and is now one Ct the neatest
eating places in this city. The pro-
prietor is well known in this com
munity as frst-class restaurant
mau and his many patrons viii be
clad TO see him in his new quarters
1e mas ON sale today live lobster.
|. and wild ducks and can serve his
friends with a fine meal.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

IRE LtEr NIGHT Tie Gre de-
Gartmeu was called out at a late
hour last u.eat by a blaze in t9o-
sorry frame building, formerly occu-
pied BY negroes inst south Of the
starc OF John Goazaicz on Newcastle
street. near the corner of l. The fire
vas eXdneuished Def re the house
was destroyed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

For biIliousness, sick headache, con-
stiration and liver complaints, try
Rccert's Nature Liver Pills. For sale
at the Atlanta Pharmacy, phone $40.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

FIRST SERMON.-A large congre-
cation was present at the First Meth
odist church Sunday morning to well
come the new pastor Rev. w. H. Budd
AT the night service the congrega
tons of the First Baptist, the Pres
byterian and the McKendree Metho-
dist gathered with tae First Metho-
dists and listened to another inter
esting sermen by the new minister.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

For all kinds Of latest Cutlery, best
brands See our complete stock COL
son. HARDWARE co.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

POLICE COURT Mayor Hopkins
was greeted By quite a number Of
eyil-doers at yesterdays session Of
the municipal court None Of the Of
tenders, however, were up on very
seri1us charges and moderate fines
we're imposed upon those convicted.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

BATH ROBES,
SMOkING JACKETS,
KoZY SLIPPERS.
FANCY VESTS,
NECKWEAR,
HANDKERCHIEFS,
MUFFLERS.
GLOVES,
SUITS,
OVERCOATS,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

MUCH IMPR , ED-Rev F. d.
Thomas. OF the Presbyterian church.
leit yesterday for Savannah. where
he goes TO return today with Mrs
Thomas, who has been in a hospital
there for treatment Her many friends
viii be glad to learn that she is much
ir royed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21
DAYS DOIN0S
IN BRIEF

TIE WEATHER. Forecast for to-
day IN Georgia Fair and continued
cola light 70 moderate northwest 10
north winds
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

OPENS TODAY-The carnival did
not opeD yesterday on account Of the
Indictment weather, but everything was
prepared and the various shows will
open for business this afternoon
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

w b. Isaac, who has been in tae
city for several days, leaves tomorrow
tor his home in New York.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

Lacy McKinnon. of McKinnon, Ga.
was among the visitors to the city
yesterday
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

Charlton Wright, of Sterling, was il
the city yesterday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

Machalias Kaiser, member of the
we'll known firm of A. Kaiser & Bro,
arrives today from New York TO spend
the holidays in the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21
Personal

Judge J. ". Bennett spent yester-
terday in Valdosta on legal business.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

Cant W. r Townsend OF Anguilla
was in the city yesterday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

SheI1od Akin is at home from col
iege FIR the holidays.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-12-21

Judge T. A. Parker left yesterday
afternoon TO spend few days with
Capt w. X. Townsend, at Anguilla.