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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26

orders. They make beautiful, dressy
garments at little cost
BIG. WHITE, FRINeED QUILTS
st.25 EACH. VALUE s1.75.
These Quilts are marked seconds,
but if there is anything wrong Win
them except the price, we haven't
found out what il is.
Cut corner Fringed Quilts, SLo0
$500 & $3.50.
LADIES' & MISSES SPRING SHOES
LOW CUT STRAP PUMPS,
oxFoRos, ETC.
Women who have been buying our
famous $500 shoe for fifteen years
will find a better Shoe than ever a.
that price here this season.
La Bonita Strap Sandals, E''O
Black & Tan.
Ladies' splendid Tan & Kid Patent
Tip Oxfords, all sizes, $1.75. Value
$500 to s2.25.
CARPET DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL
Hartford Carpet Cos. best Slow
9x12 Tapestry Brussels Rugs, Ne"
Saturday & Monday, $3.50.
ALL WOOL SMYRNA RUGS
In all sizes, from 1S-inch Mats 70
size 4x7 feet.
1S-inch Mats, 75c.
26-inch Rugs, $3.50
SO-inch Rugs. $500.
36-inch Rugs, $3.50.
4x7 #. Rugs, $3.50.
Great values these.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26
NEW YORK STORE
HAS EASTER SALE

Commencing next Saturday and con
tinuing until after Easter The Ne"
York Store will put on an Easter sac
On the second page of The Hera'u
will be found the ad of this firm ID
which they also announce their sprins
opening of millinery. Messrs. Sm0
linsky & Haskell, proprietors of the
firm. are making extensive prepare
tons for this sale and spring OPENING
Read their advertisement.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26
nnE COOPER VERDICT.

Tennessee e redeemed Inls
exclamation vas made N Columoia
tmnsdiHtsly following the announce
mat thEt the O0opsrs, father and son.
IA been found guilty Of murder oy
Jury or their peers and sentenced 70
twenty years penal servitude. The
exclamation voiced the sentiment Of
the great. moral. thinking class thsl
Esw in q failure 70 convict criminals
OF high social station menace 70
American institutions and an incen-
tive TO mob law.
No announcement could have had
a more salutary effect upon the public
mind. II queIled the fears OF those
who pictured the grand old Volunteer
state as drifting upon the breakers
Of anarchy: Il silenced the SCORERS
who doubted the supremacy Of the
courts; it guaranteed the liberty OF
the pregs to denounce vice In hlgn
places: It banished forever the divine
right of the blue blooded" TO STAY al
will. But best Of all it forced down
the worlds throat recognition Of the
fact that LAW yet reigns in Tennes-
see and that none are 50 great as TO
defy il openly and escape its penal
ties.
In rendering the verdict the Jurors
who for many weary weeks listened
70 the long drawn out testimony; who
sal beneath the spell of oratory for
DAYS. who saw the bloody rag OF poll
tics Jared before their gaze, Who hs-
toned 10 the pleadings of counsel for
the observance Of the "unwritten
law" who withstood every influence
omen or subtle that could be brought
TO bear upon the human mind to Sc
cure a peryersion of justice; who
were subjected to the test of hero
Worship and fetichism; measured ny
10 the standard set for real MEN
and demonstrated the stability anc
soundness OF the American jury sys
tenn.
Columbia acquiesces in the verdict
This city was peculiarly Interested
She claims Senator Carmack as hel
own son. His body lies in her soil
gcarcely a resident but who knew hin
personaIly. Here will his memory D'
cherished for countless generations
and az vet unborn school boys emu
lating his example in the days to come
will climb upward to the highes
achievement.
Yet none who loved him crie'
for vengeance. No verdict cal
fan alive the mortal spark tina
the assassin's bullet snuffed out
No sentence can restore his presenc'
10 the darkened home. 1t natter
Int little whether an old man dangle
al a ropes end in reparation for hi
crime or lives out his days in felon'
cell The fate Of young Robin is but
trifing incident TO the busy world. 1
is enough to leave the cooper
To their consciences and the law Blu
that which concerns every citizen
humble or exalted, opulent or poor
Is that Law shall live and RICH
shall triumph. The verdict insure
this.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26
THE BIG SALE
OPENS SATURDAY
FRANK G. COOK OFFERS INDUCE.
MENTs TO PRUDENT
BUYERS.

THE Purple Spot is the unusual
name of the big money-saving sale In
furniture and house-furnishings which
opens Saturday at Frank G. Cooks
store on South Main street, and 1t is
safe to say that this store will be un-
der the spot light while the sale is in
progress.
Aside from the low prices quoted
some special inducements are offered
to buyers during this sale. But read
the ads to be found In The Herald.
They tell the tale in full and will con-
vince you of the advantages offered.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26
FARM FOR SALE

23S acres of first-class farming lands
in the 9th district of Maury county,
known as the T. NJ. Hogan farm,
miles west Of Bigbyville and about five
miles from Mt. Pleasant. About 15O
acres are under cultivation, two woods
lots. well watered; good orchard two
dwellings and two barns. If not SOLD
before Saturday, June 5, 1909, It will
be offered at public auction. For par
ticulars see c. e. sowELL at the farm
or write him at Columbia, Tenn, R. F.
d. No TO- 26-llt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26

r. YOU SEE IN OUR AID ITS so
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26
GO WITH A RUSH.

The demand for that wonderful
Stomach, Liver and Kidney cure, Dr
Kings New Life Pills--is astounding
All druggists say they never saw ths
like. Its because they never fail 70
cure sour Stomach, Constipation, 70
digestion, Biliousness, Jaundice, SIC
Headache, Chllls and Malaria ons
25c.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26

Col. watterson announces that ne
will return to the lecture platform.
His friends were of the opinion that
the tragic death Of his son had caused
his retirement. The trusts had better
take notice.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26

According to Africanders the sleep
Ing sickness is much dreaded In the
territory where Mr.. Roosevelt will
hunt. But it isn't likely that the
strenuous one will be able TO catch II
asleep on its beat.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-03-26
WHITE e. coLoRED LINEN SUIT
INcs ARE AS STYLISH AS
EVER OR MORE so

csc, 29c, 40c & SOC for the most
stylish Linen Suitings that are shown
this season, White, Blue, Green
Lavender. yellow, etc.
White Shirt Waist & Dress Linens,
csc, Csc & soc.
SPECIALS FOR NEXT SATURDAY
& MONDAY
MORE OF THOSE SPLENDID GER
MAN LINEN TOWELS, 1sc 6
Csc EACH
This is really & truly the best Towel
bargain we've seen in many a day
They are like the pies that mother
baked" It's hard to improve on
good. sturdy, German Linen Towel.
a1.lNcH DARK PENANGs, Tee
YARD
Cheaper than Calico & vastly better
& wider, mostly dark blue grounds,
white figures.
SAMPSON sUITlNes, t5c A YARD
One of the most desirable Cotton
Fabrics of the season. for Coat Suits,
separate Skirts, Children Clothes. etc
LlNENE suITlNGs
White G. Colors, loo & 15c yard.
All the wanted solid colors & stripes
soUFFLE CREPE
White & Colors, 15c, zoe & 25c yard
The demand for these Crepe weaves
came suddenly & Unexpectedly &
manufacturers are swamped with
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11
The NeWtOWn Bee.
 Newtvwn. Friday. jule II, lsha'
HOME NEWS. OBITUARY.
Augustus Peck.

Last Friday morning occurred the death of Henry Augustus Peck at his home in lerkshire. He had been in failing health for year or more, but was confined to his bed only few days over a week. MT Peck was a native of this town, as were his an- cestofs for several generations before him. He was raised on a farm in Pootaturk district and at m early age was apprenticed to learn the car penter's trade, which occupation he closely followed until his retirement from active work few years ago. For a period of 35 years he ncld the position of foreman of the carpenters employed at the N. Y. B. & P. Co. s, shops at Sandy Hook. Had Mir Peck lived until Fall he and his wife, who was Miss Louisa Gillette of New town, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He leaves besides his widow three chill dren, Mrs c. B. Taylor, Mrs Carlos stillson and Howard II. Peck. four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs c | H. Botsford of Cold Spring. The funeral was held Monday, services being conducted by Rev Alexander Steele, and the intermeLt was in the Berkshire cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

A great many Newtown people are going to see Ringling circus at Bridgeport on Friday, June 25, It will be the only opportunity this year and the railroads are preparing to handle thousands of visitors from the surrounding territory. Ringing Brothers nave made many important improvements since they last ap- peared in this part of the country. At Madison Square Garden, New York, where the seasrn began, the performances were attended nightly by the biggest crowds that ever saw circus in Manhattan, and the newspapers were not backward about saying that the Ringling Brothers were presenting, in every respect, the best entertainment of the kind ever given there The performances in Bridgeport will be identical with those given in the Garden, not the slightest change having been made in the long program. The circus offered this year is one of wonderful nov city Instead of the usual single thriller presented by other circuses, the Ringling Brothers are heading their bill with no less than seven of the greatest and most sensational acts that have ever been presented anywhere on earth. The parade will be given in the forenoon. It will far surpass the brilliant pageants which the Ringing Brothers Lave given in past years, having been en- tirely rebuilt in the foreign wcrk- shops of the snow at Liverpool, Eng iand.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11
A GREAT SUCCESS. Entertainment at Elmwood.

The initial entertainment, which
 was held Thursday evening, June 3, in the E mwood school house for the benefit of the Elmwood chapel fund, was a huge success in every way. both socially and fiuanci lily. making a sum of $40 for the cause. The talent which was generously con- tributed by the Danbury school of music, was highly appreciated. The decorations of ferns, laurel, flags, bunting etc, added not a little to the success of the occasion. The officers and members of the Sunday school are highly enated over the results and are more determined than ever to spend and to be spent for the de- sired chapel, and they extend hearty thanks to all who aided them in this first of the series of entertainments
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

MT and Mrs Henry Ruffellsof Dan
 bury were guests, Sunday, of Will liam Ruffells, and with the latter at tended service at the Corgregationala church, Sunday morning. It hadV been 35 years, MT Ruffells told thel writer, since he had had the priTi- lege of attending service in the ostf church. 1ovBs
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

John B. Gillette and son Frank, of New Haven, John M. Otis of Bridgeport, James Gillette of Litcb- field and Miss Nettie Peck of Mill ford were in town, Monday, to at tend the funeral of Augustus Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11
Weston.
MRS ANNE MEADE.

The funeral of Mrs Anne Meade. widow of Cyrus Meade, was held on Sunday from the residence of her son, Luman Meade. Rev D. Moses conducting the services. Mrs Meade is survived by three sons, Eli, James and Luman Meade, and two daugh- ters, Mrs Frank Lees of Danbury and Mrs A. F. Southey of Westport. The three sons and MT Southey, the son in-law, acted as pallbearers, the in- terment being in the Norfield ceme- tery. Quartet selections were ren- dered by A. c. Bradley, c. T, Gregory, Mrs L. $. Godfrey and Mrs c. H. Sco- field.
 MT and Mrs George Drew returned on Tuesday, f,Om few days visit ir New York.
 MT and Mrs Herbert Hull of South Norwalk were Sunday guests of MT and Mrs Elmer Hull.
 The Upper Parish school will close on Saturday afternoon with lawn party on the grounds of Mrs s. B. Perry.
 The small cottage occupied by the late John Chase, which was recently purchased by Mrs Hawley Williams, was destroyed b: all incendiary fire, last Friday night.
 Mrs George Corsa is entertaining Miss Niyon. of Salem, N. Y.
 Miss Susie Faulhaber has been a recent guest of Greenwich friends. MT and Mrs Adolph Horn drove tc Danhury on Sunday, where they at rended service at the German Lutheran church.
 Edgar Perry, who has been very ill with measles, is improving.
 Stanley Ferris is suffering from a badly sprained ankle.
 MT and Mrs A. W. Nichols Of Ridgefeld spent Sunday with MT and Mrs R. c. Williams. 1 Willie, the seven-year-old son o1 Mrs Bessie Flewellyn, had the mis- fortune to break his leg, while at play. last Weeh.
 MT and Mrs Harold Meade ot Bridgeport, were in town, Sunday attending the funeral of MT Meade $ grandmother, Mrs Cyrus Meade.
 MT and Mrs Frank Fitch spent part of last week in Brooklyn.
 Mrs James Sturges celebrated her 90th birthday, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

Hollister Sage, formerly of South bury, has lost his Black Hawk Nor gan horse, and is considering selling hi: carriages aid buying an auto mobile. 5&f
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11
SOuthburv.
THE STREET AND VICINITY,

Dr Oatman and family and Mrs Lena Aston and family from Brook lyn, N. Y., are in town for the sum- mer.
 Mrs HerruOn Perry attended {! meeting of the County w. c. T. U! in Waterbury, last Wednesday. "@
 Mrs Earl Derby died at her home Friday evening She leaves q MS
 NT' JuC
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

Robert YorhstownAhnd Mss Nellie Henry of New Haven spent Deco lration Day with MT and Mrs J. F
 kGalvin of Gray's Plain.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

MT and Mrs J. D. Smallwood of Bridgeport are going to spend the sumrnar with Mr and Mrs J. r. Galv:" Cray's Plain.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

Mrs ", G. Roosevelt of Stamford returned home after spending a week with Mrs L. E. Hayes of Gray's Pain
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

Mrs A. E. Beardsley and Mrs J. F. Calvin spent last Sunday with Mrs James Edwards of Huntington Cen.
 Tor
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

E. B. hayes of Stamford spent
 Decoration Day with his family in Cray's Plain.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

John F. Calvin of Gray's Plair spent few days with his sisters il Bridgeport, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

MT and Mrs J. J. Heating spent Sunday and Memorial Day with friends in Bridgeport and Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

band and baby. The funeral was Monday afternoon at p. m. at the Congregational church
 Miss Mable J. Lunn of Quaker Farms spent Sunday with Miss Clara
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

Mrs E. S. Lowell has been passing a few days with her daughter, Mrs Flora Carter.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

Mrs L. c. Morris and Miss Alpsiar Peck have been passing fwaeRT Rith1 Mrs S. Howell Wright hfN6asBe ford, Mass. crew no1snI11ol
 roitsroos1 .g919 gd IegsIH qilfdq
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh of the bladder, brick-dust or sediment in the urine, head ache, back ache, lame back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous ness, or the kidneys themselves break down and waste away cell by cell.
 Bladder troubles almost always result from Arrangement of the kidneys and better health in that organ is obtained quickest by proper treatment of the kid neys. Swamp-R0ot corects inability to hold urine and scalding pain passing it, and oyercomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often through the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and immediate effect of Swamp-Root, tlie great kidney remedy is soon realized. It stands the highest be- cause of its remarkable health restoring properties. A trial will convince anyone.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is sold by all druggists in ffty-cent and one-dollar size bottles. You may have a sample bottle and book that tells all about it, both sent free by mail. Address, Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention reading this gen. erous offer in this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, ard don't let dealer sell you something in place of Swamp-Root- if you do you will be disappointed.
The Newtown bee., 1909-06-11
The Cause of Many
 Sudden Deaths.

prevailing III this IS because so deeep-
 tive. Many sudden
 deaths are caused by it-lleart dis ease, pneumonia, heart failure or apoplexy are often the result of kid. ney disease. If kidney trouble is allowedtoadyance thekidney-roison' cd blood will at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
DISABLED STEAMER
is SAFE IN TOW
Liner Cuban Is Nearing Port
Life Savers Rescue %
Men,

Queenstown, Dec. 27.-The Ley
land line steamship Cuban, which
was reported 20 miles west of here
in tow of the Bohemian of the same
line is nearing this port. Heavy
weather prevails and it was found
necessary to make Queenstown in
stead of Liverpool, as was originally
intended.
The Cuban broke its rudder on
Dec. II and was tossed about in the
heavy seas without chance to repair
for three days. The Bohemian sight
ed it on the goth and took it in tow,
but the gales rendered the work for
the next six days extremely difficult.
Atlantic City, n. J., Dec. PA
wireless message received here re-
ports that the steamship S. S. Thur
man went ashore yesterday near
Toms river, n. J. The crew of 81
were taken off by life savers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
The Argus Daily Short Story
Smiles of Fortune-By Frank H. Sweet
Copyrighted. 1909. by Associated Literary Press.

"Wha' yO' gwine, honeyE
Pm going down to the village.
Chloe" she said. trying to speak calm
". There's been some mistake about
one of these letters"
Then let lobe go untix it, honey"
expostulated Chloe. That mans for
ever making deliberations. Here, yo',
Tobew
mo, / will CO." said Willie as the
black head appeared again at the win
dow You needn't saddle my horse,
lobe. It's only a short distance. !
will walk
There was only one bank, and its
cashier had been an old friend of her
grandfather's. She went directly tc
him and explained her errand.
II reckon it's all right, Willie" said
the old man after he had carefully ex'
amined the envelope and its contents.
"You're the only Willie Smith know,
and Waldron & Co. are all right. Our
house has dealt with them. Likely it's
some forgotten cousin of your fathers
or mothers who's kept you in view
and Just died. And I'm bound to say,
my dear" putting down the papers and
glad for this windfall. / can almost
hear your grandfather chuckle in his
grave"
81 wish I felt more sure" hesitated
Willie.
Suppose I telegraph to Waldron &
Co. Can you come in this afternoonP
eyes,
Miss Smith left the bank all Of a
tremble. What did it mean? Had she
really received $4,000? Was it r
cruel hoax? The time she passed be-
fore it would be time to return in the
afternoon was passed in suspense.
The hands of the clock turned slowly.
At last the time came round, and she
went to the bank. The cashier harG-
ed her a telegram. 1t read:
Merchants Bank, Talbottom. Ca:
Gentlemen-Nothing TO explain. We for
warded check to Willie Smith, Talbottocs
as requested. If party presenting it can
be identified yoa may cash same with
WALDRoN & co.
$50, you see. it is all right said tie
cashier genially. How will you have
it?'
Suppose you give me S6oO0," said
Willie, with a sudden feeling Of ex
ultation. THAT will pay off the mort
gage and make some necessary repairs.
The rest l will leave on deposit with
you
The next few hours were momentous
ones in the young girls life. The
mortgage was paid, and visits were
made to grocery and hardware and
seed stores and to painters and car
penters and stonemasons.
One day a brisk, prepossessing young
man stepped into the Talbottom post
office.
ANY letters for Willie Smith, he
asked.
mo; she called for them not an hour
ago."
'She?" curiously.
Yes. Generally her man lobe gets
them, but she happened to be in town
this morning. You're one of the new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
The Staff of Life.

The decision of the state supreme
court that the people have a right to
know the quantity and quality of the
bread they buy, and that it is within
the power of city authorities through
an ordinance to compel the baker ana
dealer to furnish this information, is
a righteous decision, and ought not to
be objected to by any honest baker or
dealer.
Bread is ''the staff of life" and it
should not only be made of pure ma
terial but furnished at as low a price
to the consumer as a reasonable profit
will permit. Short weight in bread
is a robbery of the poor and becomes
an unjust tax upon every consumer
however wellto-do and able to stand
it.
The bakers of Rock Island, so far as
The Argus knows, are dealing fairly
with their customers and making their
bread of correct weight and pure mate
rails. But if any of them are not, they
should be required to do so under
strict regulations and severe penalty.
The high prices of butter and eggs is
small tax on the public compared
with an unduly high price of bread.
Families can get along without butter
and eggs and remain healthy and Wig
orous, but no one can do without
bread OF some kind and retain health
and strength. 1t is one of the prime
/ necessities of life
! The state and municipality both
have a right to protect the people
/ from being imposed upon through dis
| honesty in price or quality; and they
should not hesitate to exercise that
right
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
Investigate Investigators.

An investigation that would really
interest the voters of the state would
be one that would enumerate the
various commissions" appointed by
Governor Deneen and demonstrate the
value of their work in dollars and
cents to the taxpayers.
A strong suspicion, verified by de
velopments at the Cherry disaster into
a conviction, has caused taxpayers
generally to believe that the members
of such commissions" are for the
most part taX-eaters, appointed TO
please members of the machine for
handy services during election times,
and drawing comfortable incomes for
doing nothing.
a commission" is swell arrange
ment to have, but it is hardly fair 70
make the taxpayer foot the salary
bills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
CONGRESSIONAL Investigations.

The last important investigation by
a committee of congress was held in
the spring of 1908, and was supposed
to be an inquiry into charges made by
the late George l. Lilley, then a mem
Der Of the house from Connecticut. 70
the effect that the government had
paid the Electric Boat company over
$1,000, 900 in excessive profits for sub
marine boats, and that undue in
fluence" had been used by the boat
company to secure desired legislation.
The investigating committee was
named by Speaker Cannon, and the
Investigation "smelled to heaven. >"
Throughout the proceedings Lilley
was Inundated in every way possible.
. 1t would appear from the transcript
of the hearings that Lilley, instead of
the Electric Boat company, was being
investigated.
OF course the Electric Boat company
was given a thorough whitewashing.
Lilley was made the goat" for having
intimated that the Electric Boat COM
pany lobbyists were anything but
saints.
Although the Investigating commit
tee found only censure for Lilley, the
printed testimony shows the Connect
cut man proved by the figures of gov
eminent officials that between 1899
and 1908 the Electric Boat company
Sreceiyed $1,519,73S in excessive profits
from the government for 10 subma-
rine boats.
The people of Connecticut evidently
had more confidence in Lilley than IN
the committee of congress, because
not long after his reputation by the