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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
LAY PLANS TO
CAPTURE SOUTH
TAFT AND ASSOCIATES ARE PRE-.
PAIRING TO ORGANIZE STRONG
PARTY HERE.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec. S1.--Another
conference was held today at the Taft
cottage on the subject of the best
means to take advantage at the proper
time of the real sentiment in the
South which favored political
change Chas. H. Sheriff., of the Ma
tional Business Mems League of New
York, who reached here today, was
one of the conferees, while Messrs.
Taft, Hammond and Hitchcock were
the others. This statement was die
tated by Mr.. Taft in the presence of
the conferees. and is given to the pub
lie as showing the exact situation
with reference to the matter today:
The conference between Mr.. Taft
and Messrs. Hammond, Hitchcock and
Sheriff., In reference to the action to
be taken with view to the organlza-
ton of the real sentiment in the South
in favor of a political change In that
section, resulted satisfactorily in
plan agreed upon by all parties.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
BOY IS DEAD
RELATIVE FOLLOWS
EDWARD TERRELL VICTIM OF
LockJAW.-GRlEF CAUSES THE
DEATH OF GRANDPARENT.

SCOTTSBORO, Ind, Jan. Ed
ward Terrell, the 15-year-old son Of
Ulysses Terrell, living near this city,
died today from lockjaw, resulting
from gunshot wound received Christ
mas day.
Just about the time of his death his
aged grandmother came to him and
expired at his bedside. Her death
was due to nervous strain and grief.
She was the wife OF william Terrell.
On Christmas day young Terrell,
with a party of boys. was shooting 1t
a target with small rife. He missed
his shot, and, laughing. turned around.
As he did so his foot struck loaded
shotgun lying on the ground, which
was discharged, the load tearing on
his heel. Monday his limb was ampu-
tated above the knee with the hope
OF saving HIS life, but It was too late.
Blood poisoning developed, which
lockjaw. The case has been
very pathetic one. owing to the un.
usual circumstances.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
STATE CLOSES
In ERB TRIAL
WIFE ACCUSED OF MURDER COL
LAPsEs IN THE COURT
ROOM.

| MEDIA, Pa, Jan. 1.-The Common
wealth closed in the Erb case here
this afternoon, without having pro-
duced evidence TO prove that Capt. ].
Clayton Erb was killed as a result of
murderous plot by the defendants,
his wife and her sister.
The defense opened by an address
to the jury outlining the contention
that Mrs. Catherine Beisei shot her
brotherin-law to death, after a fierce
struggle in self-defense, during which
she wrested the pistol from him. IN
the encounter the weapon was acct
dentally fired, leaving smoke in the
hallway, the jury was told. The de-
Tense argued that when Mrs. Beisel
secured the revolver she shot rapidly,
and in the smoke did not know how
far she was from Erb who retreated
toward his bedroom, receiving three
OF the bullets in his body The jury
was also informed that "Erb had
sought in every way to rid himself of
his wife by making it most unpleas-
ant for her at Red Gables, when he
was unable to bring charges that
would sustain divorce proceedings"
Mrs. Erb collapsed and had to be |
carried from the room just before adj |
journment. She was revived and re-
turned as the defense concluded the
address to the jury. Her counsel an
nounced that she will be the first
witness tomorrow morning. Mrs.
Beisel will testify later.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
KING AND QUEEN
LEND THEIR AID
ITALYs RULERS ARE AMID THE
SCENES or DEATH AND
DEVASTATION.
HELENA ACTIVE WITH WOUNDED
Giving Them Her Personal Attention
And Comforting The Survivors.
Praises warships.

ROME, Dec. 31-King Victor EN-
manuel. who left Messina last night
with Queen Helena, arrived early this
morning at Reggie, and after visiting
the town in company with the Queen,
re-embarked on warship and sent the
following wireless telegram to Premier
Giolitti:
Il return from Reggie, which 1
found in a condition no less disastrous
than at Messina. The Perfect of Reg
gio says that grave injury has been
done to the communes of his province.
A Russian warship with 500 wound
ed on board will arrive at Naples this
morning. and everything must be pre-.
pared for their landing and housing
Another Russian ship will carry
wounded to Syracuse. 1t is desirable
to provide at Naples a Russian ship
with an abundance of medical sup
plies"
In spite of universal mourning and
distress, the sovereigns were saluted
when they disembarked by the firing
of guns from the italian and foreign
warships at Messina. AS the King
and his party set foot on shore they
were greeted with scenes of indescrib-
able woe. His Majesty spoke highly
in praise of the Italian soldiers and
the sailors from the foreign warships
for their heroic work of rescue. He
shook hands with several officers, say
ing it was his desire to be informed |
Of every detail Of their splendid work |
by Ministers Orlando |
and Bertolini, he visited both Messina
and Reggie, spending several hours at
each place. He visited practically !
avery quarter Of these cities, giving
words of encouragement praise and
consolation.
Her Majesty, the Queen, talked with
he wounded on board the ships in
he harbor, comforted the women,
poke kindly to the children and prom
sed assistance. Everywhere the visit
t the sovereigns has impaired fresh
mpetus to the work of rescue.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
STOPS ANY ITCHING.
Doan's Ointment Cures Eczema and
Itching Piles.-columbia People
Recommend u.

One application of Doan's Ointment
stops any itching. Short treatment
cures eczema, itching piles. salt rheum
ANY skin eruption or skin itching
1t lie the cheapest remedy to use, be
cause so little OF It is required to
bring relief and cure. Here Is Co.
lumbia testimony to prove It:
Miss Josie Brooks, living cor. Eighth
& Embargo Sts., Columbia, Tenn,
says: 81 used Doan's Ointment and
can recommend It as a marvel for
healing and allaying irritations Of the
akin. For some time I was troubled
with eczema on my face and although
used everything heard OF, I was
unable to find relief At times, when
became over-heated. the irritation
was always more intense. A friend
who had suffered from a similar trou-
BILE and had been cured by Doan's
Ointment. insisted upon my trying Il
and accordingly procured box at
Adams q Martins drug store. A few
applications stopped the itching ana
before long the afiilction was entirely
removed. highly recommend Dcan'e
Ointment"
For sale by all dealers. Price 70
INSTRUMENTATION CO., Buff
faic. New York. sole agents Tor the
United States.
Remember the name-DOAN'9--ana
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
KANGAROO STEAK
NOW ON THE MENU
RARE AUSTRALIAN DELIcAcY
APPEARS IN NEW YORK FOR
FIRST TIME IN HISTORY.

Millionaires, yearning for rare delic
acies, gourments with jaded palates
can enjoy kangaroo now at the smar
hotels and swagger restaurants, say
the New York World. Never befor,
was kangaroo served to the New Yorl
public.
Now will appear on the menu at the
st. Regis and the Plaza, at Delmonico'i
and Sherry's and such places, "kanga
roo steaks. Maori sayle;;" kangaroo
chops, la Bushman," and kangaroo
ragout, after the recipe of the vice
roy, the Earl of Dudley"
A Silz unc.) West Fourteenth
street, deals in game and poultry;
sometimes his correspondents. who
are all over the world, send home
game animals and birds which he had
not ordered. He received twenty-nine
kangaroo from Melbourne, Australia,
yesterday; they were frozen In cold
storage during the voyage.
Also came the information from the
dealer who sent them that he is about
to ship 200 more kangaroo: he says
he is certain kangaroo will jump into
favor in New York, as 1t has In the
best restaurants In London and Paris.
So anybody who wants a whole kan
CARGO can buy one for $40 II he hur-
ries. OF course no one can foretell
what the hotels and restaurants will
charge for the steaks, chops, or rag
outs; good restaurant keeper esti-
mated the price will be from $3.50 to
SO portion, and added:
Most people with long purses are
always looking for something new to
sat."
Such persons can have bear steaks
as one course OF their Christmas din
ner-forty bears were sent here from
he Rocky mountains a few days ago,
some being in the market yet. Wild
BOAR. from Russia. are to be bought
iere: perhaps no less a parsonage
han the German emperor killed some
II them. In the market. too, are ptar- |,
nigan. or white grouse, from northern
russia: quail from Morosso. and tur-
icy from distant New Jersey.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
SHOTS FIRED AT
FRENCH PREMIE
coRsIcAN ATTEMPTS TO WREA
VENGEANCE BECAUSE OF FAIL.
uRE TO OBTAIN FRANCHISE.

PARIS, France, Dec. S1.-A disai
fected Corsican named Benedditi fire.
several shots from a revolver thl
evening in the direction of the win
dows of the Office of Premier Clemen
ceau in the Ministry Of the Interiu
No one was hurt. The Corsican wu
arrested.
M. Clemenceau, however, had ma
row escape. He was seated besR
the window, through which crashs
two bullets from Benedditi's pistd
At the sound of the firing M, Clemen
ceau arose and opened the window. In
the street was an excited individual
brandishing revolver and crying;
Down with the tyrant; long live the
Republic
Just at this moment the Premiers
footman, revolver in hand, rushed
from the building and started toward
Benedditi. Don't fire." shouted NJ.
Clemenceau to the footman Don't
fire. yelled the Corsican, 81 have
thrown away my gun"
Beneditti then submitted to arrest
He claimed he was aggrieved at
Clemenceau. who, as Minister of the
Interior, had refused him authorize
ion to launch a lottery scheme. In
Ill, the man fired five shots at NJ.
Jlemenceau's window.
Like the assailants of President Fal-
ieres and Maj. Dreyfus, Beneditti
characterized his act as merely "a
GESTURE" designed to procure justice
or himself.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
A Religious Authors statement.

For several years l was afflicted
with kidney trouble and last winter
was suddenly stricken with a severe
pain in my kidneys and was confined
to bed eight days unable to get up
without assistance. My urine con-
tanned thick white sediment and |
passed same frequently day and night.
l commenced taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy, and the pain gradually abated
and finally ceased and my urine be-
came normal. | cheerfeully recon-
mend Foley's Kidney Remedy.-GEO.
s. ALCORN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
Lands COMPANY
In BANKRUPTCY
CREDITORS OF WELL-KNoWN
NASHVILLE BANKING HOUSE
FILE PETITION.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. IAN in
voluntary bankruptcy petitnon was
filed Thursday afternoon in the United
States Circuit Court, and served al
3:45 o'clock, by Deputy Marshal r. L
Shirley, against the Lands Banking
Company. The petition was filed by
the following creditors: Thad Cole
man, of Allensville, KY; George G.
Brown, of Spring Hill, Tenn; the May
field Oil Company, of Nashville, and
w. P. Hickerson, of Manchester.
The petitioners state that there is
due them, in excess Of securities held,
$17,632.54, divided as follows: To
Thad Coleman, by judgment final, un-
paid and unappealed, of the Davidson
County Circuit Court, $5,289.97.
amounting with costs, to $5,412.21; to
George C. Brown, on check on Fourth
National Bank. dated July 81, and pay
ment refused, $3.50; to W. P. Kicker
son, on check, payment refused,
$7O.33; to the Mayfield Oil Company,
on open account, $4,000.
The petition further alleges that the
Lands Banking Company has, In writ
ing, signiied its inability to meet
these claims, and that during the past
four months It has, while in an In
solvent condition, favored certain
creditors.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
CONFESSION OF
MRS. HAMS READ
HER OWN STORY OF RELATIONS
WITH ANNIs GOES TO
THE JURY.

FLUSHING, N. Y, Dec. 31.-Gen
Peter G.. Hams, U. s. A., and his wife
Mrs. Virginia P. Hams, parents oil
Thornton ]. Hams, now being tried
before Justice Crane as principal in
the Staying of William E, Annis, we're
witnesses in their sons behalf today,
and their testimony brought out in
full detail the alleged relationship OF
Mrs. Claudia Hams and William e.
Annis.
Gen. Hams declared that, In his
presence, and before his two sons,
Peter and Thornton Hams, the Cap
tain's wife, Claudia Hams, made q
full confession, and that, subsequently,
Capt. Hams manifested such poignant
grief from the disclosures that his
mental condition became affected. The
which Gen. Hams declared
his sons wife, Claudia had signed on
the day following Capt. Hams return
from the West, was read to the jury.
Gen. Hams made a strong witness for
his son, and counsel for the defense
tonight that the evidence was
now conclusiyely that Capt. Hams
was mentally unbalanced when he
shot William e. Annis, and that his
act was one of his sole doing. The
General will be under cross-examina-
ion again next Monday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
DIES AFTER RESCUE
FROM BURNING HOME
MRS. JAMES HARLOW, OF SAN.
DERs, VICTIM OF THE
FLAMES.

SANDERS, KY, Dec. 31.-Fire thii
morning destroyed the residence Of
Mrs. James Harlow and so badly
burned her that she died from her In
juries a few hours after she was res
cued.
Lawrence Ellis, a young man who
lives at Client, KY. effected the res.
cue of Mrs. Harlow at the risk of his
own life. He dragged Mrs. Harlow
from the burning dwelling just as the
roof was falling. On account OF the
extreme age Of Mrs. Harlow she ex-
pired shortly after her rescue. She
was the widow OF James Harlow, q
Mexican War veteran. an dabout so
years Of age.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
LAWYERS CLASH
AT UNION CITY
PIERCE AND CALDWELL ENGAGE
IN WoROY WAR AND MAKE
THREATS.
JUDGE JONES ALSO TAKES HAND
Declares He viii Send Attorneys To
Jail If They Do Not
Behave.

UNION CITY. Tenn, Dec. 31.-A
half dozen character witnesses sum
moned on behalf of the eight alleged
night riders now on trial charged with
the murder of Capt Rankin were sud-
denly transformed into witnesses for
the State this evening, to the great
surprise and chagrin of the defen-
dants' attorneys.
These witnesses included Rev. John
R. Williams, pastor of the Christian
Church; Justice of the Peace Stephen
Fields and i've others. Each de-
clared that Garrett Johnson bore a
good reputation and that Frank Feb
riner, the confessor, was a man of bad
reputation. But each also declared
that ever since night riding began
johnson was suspected of being the
Captain of the band and that while
Fehringer was known as a bootlegger
of whisky, he had reputation for
telling the truth even when accused
of crime.
The Attorney General startled the
crowd by asking Justice Fields If he
were not only sympathizer OF night
riding but an actual member Of the
band. The Squire denied the allega-
ton with some vigor.
This led to heated argument be- |
tween Attorney General Caldwell and |
Attorney Pierce, of the defense, In
which Pierce pointedly declared that
he proposed to hold the Attorney Gen.
eral responsible in court and out of
court for 'tindignities, discourtesies and
whereto the lank Attorney
General opined that he was willing to
be held responsible by Mr.. Pierce,
either in court or out of it. for any
hing he said or did.
The court then joined in the repair
zee to the effect that unless the bick-
rings ceased the counsel table on both
ides would be short several lawyers
ome day and few distinguished
members Of the bar would find them
elves the enforced guests of the
sheriff. Both men then disclaimed
NY save pacific intentions and de-
Jared their undying respect and af- 9
ection for each other. Thus the Incl
ent closed.
When court adjourned for the day I
witnesses had been ex- {
mined. a
The defense today continued the G
libi witnesses, piling up incident up \
n incident, said to have occurred in n
lie presence of the defendants upon 8
lie night of the murder Of Capt Ran 5
In. Lengthy wrangles over highly Q
'chnical points marked the proceed
gs which have become merely very L
resome repetitions of what some one il
Sc said or did. Il
The afternoon session was inter- Il
Ipted long enough to permit the Sc
and jury to report eleven fresh In CT
ctments for night riding, murder and
nspiracy They are drawn under
e old Ku-Klux act and include a
lmber of men whose connection with y
e riders developed during these Of
Ials. The penalty in each indict- to
ent is death as the offenses were COM W
Itted while masked and armed. "a
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
LOSS OF LIFE
over 100000
DIRECTOR OF THE OBSERVATORY
AT MT. AETNA MAKES
ESTIMATE.
SAD new YEAR FOR ALL ITALY
Safety Of The Queen And King is
Now Matter Of Grayest
Concern.

ROME. Jan. 1.-Prof. Ricco. direc
tor of the observatory at Mount
Aetna, estimates that the victims Of
the earthquake exceed 100000.
Hundreds of dangerous criminals
have been arrested by the troops and
are under close guard.
Public opinion is seriously con-
cerned with regard to the safety of
the King and Queen and the possible
danger from tottering walls. The
King frequently has tried to persuade
the Queen to rest or return to Rome,
but she always refused, declaring that
At would break her heart to abandon
her husband in his labors for the coun-
try in its anguish.
New Years Day in Italy is usually
che occasion of festivities and rejoic-
Eng as widespread as on Christmas.
Imposing ceremonies are celebrated
I'm the churches, where the people
crowd to give thanks for past mercies
and to implore still further mercies
Cor the new year. The King spends
mis- day receiving greetings from the
foreign diplomats, his Ministers and
officials of state; the Pope admits
private hundreds to his mass and dur
eng the remainder of the day receives
good wishes.
But these ceremonies and the festiv-
ities were wanting today. Instead Of
rejoicing. Rome is filed with lamen-
tations; pictured on the countenance
of all is grief for, the destruction of
two beautiful regions of the mother
country, where thousands now lie
dead. The flags fly at half-mast and !
bells of a thousand churches ring, not |
for the TIE Deum, but toll sad knell for
requiem masses.
King Victor Emmanuel has been in.
He has shown wonderful
and endurance, leaving no
point in Messina unvisited He has
supervised the entire work in the fall
en- city and his presence has infused
new courage and energy into the res
cuers and the survivors, hungry and
wounded as they are. Often he is sur
rounded by crowd Of victims, who,
as though the sight Of the King has
restored their strength, cheer enthus-
astically and shout:
we have King; we have a pro-
ector."
A large number of soldiers have
,een landed from the various steamers
thriving at Messina, and efforts are
icing directed toward embarking the
refugees who are crowding :
Ill available places. Some of these
will be sent as far as Genoa.
A touching feature of the material
lid offered by all classes of people in !,
rome is the donation of clothing and Il
,edding which the workmen are freely f
diving to collecting students. Reports \
rom all parts of Italy indicate the q
anne generous spirit. The King has
'laced the royal attaches at Naples
nd Caserta at the disposal of the in
ured.
Princess Yolande, the 7-year-old
aughter of the King, having had the
eason for her parents absence ex-
lained to her. carried about contri-
lon box among her little friends at a
arty, given In her honor at the
luirinal this afternoon. She herself
ut in the box her first tiny gold ring.
-hich was given to her on Christmas
y her grandmother, Dowager Queen P
her younger sister, Prin- N
ess Mafaltoa, gave gold chain, while 7
Il h
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08

Many little lives have been saved
by Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough. 1t
is the only safe remedy for infants
and children as it contains no opiates
or other narcotic drugs, and children
like Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful
mothers keep a bottle in the house.
Refuse substitutes.-GEO. s. AL
CORN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08

From the standpoint Of the surviv-
Ing turkey. all Of his doubt as to the
ability of the United States TO digest
an unlimited number of immigrants
is puKzling.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE

oIWFLE NEWELT TON IN NTtIF-F 2
Racking la grippe coughs that may
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quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar. The sore and infiamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and a
dangerous condition is quickly avert
ed Take only Foley's Honey and Tar
in the yellow package.-GEO. s. AL
CORN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08

You should not delay taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign Of
kidney or bladder trouble IL you real
ICED that neglect might result In
Bright's disease or diabetes. Foley's
Kidney Remedy corrects Irregularities
and cures all kidney and bladder dis
orders.-GEO. s. ALCORN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-08

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-10
BASEBALL NOTES.

Regarding a story that Tommy
Leach of the Pittsburgs might figure
in deal which would allow him to
manage Philadelphia next year, Drey
fuss said: whats the use of starting
such stories. Everyone knows Pittsburg
won't let Leach go to anyone. If they
don't know I'll tell them so.''
President Dovey announced Wednes-
day at the Boston National club head
quarters that Fred B. Stem, the util-
ity first baseman, had been released to
the Sioux City club of the Western
League. President Dewey contemplates
a side trip to Augusta, Ga, when he
goes to st. Louis for his Christmas va
cation. He will look over the ground
and make arrangements for the spring
training Of his club.
Prior to his departure for New York
to attend the meeting of the National
League, President Charles w. Murphy
of the Chicago club declared himself
unequivocally in favor of u schedule
Of 1853 games for 1910, and that he
would vote for John NJ Ward to sue
coed John M. Heydler as league pres
ident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-10
Rickard Says Big Fight
Will Be Held in Utah.
Offers $4,000 for Anyone 10
Point Out Anything Crooked.
Tells Of Arrangements and How He
And Gleason Secured Fight.

Boston. Dec. 9-"The Jeffries-J John
Son bout will be held in Salt Lake City
and it will be no fake" was Tex Rick
ards positive declaration to the local
sports today.
II am sick OF this fake talk" said
Richard, land l will give any one $4,000
If they will show me anything crooked
in the arrangements
Il knew the day before the bids were
opened that Johnson would stand by
me and that Jeffries would be with
Jack Gleason, so we got together and
talked the matter over and came to an
understanding. Coffroth told Gleason
to go ahead and come in with me.
THAT let Coffroth out of the whole
affair and l want the public to know
he has nothing to do with it.
1.-THE understanding between Gleason
and me was that if the bout should be
held in California he was to get the
permit and if it takes place in Salt
Lake, where l am satisfied it will, or in
Nevada | was to look after the permit
Il will not have to fix any official in
Salt Lake City in order to pull the
bout off there. The bankers, brokers
and business men of the city want me
to hold it there and have given me all
the assurance necessary that it will not
be interfered with. The Salt palace,
where the bout will be held will, with
some alterations, hold about 10000
people