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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
GOVERNOR HUGHES.

President Taft's appointment OF
Gov Charles E. Hughes, of New YORK.
tn be a member of the Supreme Court
Of the United States is generally ap'
nroyed. The most notable note OF dis
cord ia the general chorus OF COM
mendation that has greeted the an
nopncement comes from William J.
BRYAN. And if the appointment is OBJ
iectionable upon any reasonable
ground it is for the reasons given Dy
Mr.. Bryan.
The Nebraskan does not attempt 10
discount the admirable qualifications
and the high character of Gov. Hughes
His OPPOSITION is based on the GROUND
that the Governor is one OF those IN
dividuals who are predisposed to IaVof
the corporations in all questions IN
which the rights of the vested inter-
os+s" are involved. In substantlatloA
of this charge Mr. Bryan points to the
fact that Gov. Hughes vetoed the TWO
cent railroad bill.
II does seem that if railroads can
onerate on a two cent rate anywhere
in the world they could profitaoly 40
so in New York where the population
is densest. However, the Governor
doubtless had good reason for dlHer'
inc with the Legislature upon TINS
question of governmental policy ana
because he does not approve ieglsia-
tive act does not necessarily prove
that as a Judge he would 90 out OF nls
wav to contrue the statute SO that Tue
o,rnoee of it's enactment would be de-
feated.
II is our Judgment that the appoint
ment of Gov. Hughes is one OF the
wisest acts of the Taft administrator
Hughes is a broad gagged, courageous
canable man, He has done more TOT
the moral uplIft of the people OF New
work. and to promote cleaner, better
notifies than any man who ever sat IN
the executive office Of that State. Al
though Republican, he is not a mar
row partisan and he has been just as
readv to condemn the venal among
as among those OF tne
opposite political faith. He VIII
make a great Judge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
rEhhEssEE,s DISGRACE.

Governor Patterson Is universally
condemned by the press as a man
who uses thepardoning power as a
pawn in politics and whose activities
as Governor of Tennessee constitute
a blot upon American civilization.
There is nothing that can keep a
man situated as Patterson is from
catering to his henchmen at any
cost to his own reputation and the
honor of his State, but there can be
no excuse for his State nor reserting
the outrage.
II there is any continuation OF the
political career of Governor Patter-
son after the end Of his present term
as the chief executive of the Volun-
teer State the disgrace will be as
sumed by the people OF Tennessee.
BY wiping Patterson of the political
slate once and forever, Tennessee
NAV at least administer a merited
rebuke to man whose actions pro-
claim him unfit for an y political Of
fee.
Two courts branded Duncan Cooper
murderer" the Patterson pardon can
spell nothing more than Il endorse
that murder" 1t cannot remove the
stain Of guilt from the brow OF the
individual 1t releases from prison.
The United States condemns Pat
terson. What will the State Of Ten
nessee do about it?-Frankfort, KY,
News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

We have an occasional evidence Of a
trend toward anarchy in high places
now; We draw the line, however, al
the imported brand Of anarchy.
other railroads Of the South could
very prohtably follow the example OF
the Southern in setting forth In an
attractive and commanding way the
resources and advantages Of this sec
tio7. The more densely populated a
section. the more diversified and more
prosperous its industries, the greater
the traffic for the railroads. WHAT
ever tends to the upbuilding and ad-
yancement Of the State increases the
business and prosperity of the rail-
roads. The railroad magnates are
more and more coming to recognize
this fact and are now among the most
persistent advertisers and most enthu-
siastic boosters in the country.
The South. more than any other sec
ton of our common country, will prof.
it by ludicious advertising. 1t mas
more to offer than any other section.
1t can offer attractions that cannot De
found elsewhere upon the American
continent II it neglects the opportu-
nitv now offered it stands in It's own
Iighf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
JUDGE s. r. Will SON.

Administration organs are castlns
Sings at Frank Wilson, candidate 1or
the Court of Civil Appeals in opposi-
tion to the Patterson primary, as the
"same s. F. Wilson who made an lnoe-
nendent race for Governor in 1881.
II &c to ndge Wilson's credit that ne
was candidate for Governor upon
the platform that he made in 1881 IL
ba had never done anything else IN
bis long and useful life he would be
entitled to the everlasting gratitude OF
+ho neonIe for his achievements In
that campaign.
Franz Wilson saved the Democrat
IT, marty in Tennessee but better than
that he saved the people OF Tennes-
Gee $4,000 900 on as unjust debt as ra-
nacions and greedy bondholders ever
otternted to saddle upon free people.
In 1880 the Democratic party split In
twain on the State debt issue. me
so.called regular convention nominal
cd John v. Wright on platform call
ing for the payment Of the entire dept
Of the state a hundred cents on the
dollar. The other faction nominated
6 r. Wilson on a platform which IN
sisted on compromise of the state
debf The Democrats divided ana a
Republican was elected Governor.
Two years later William B. Bate was
nominated by the Democrats and the
debt was settled along the lines urged
NV Frank Wilson. the people were saw
cd an enormous burden Of taxation TO
nav an unjust debt and the Democrat
ic party was restored to power EV'
arv natriotic Tennessean will indulge
the hope that Wilson's campaign tnis
vaar will be as fruitful Of good results
as his race for Governor In 1880 was
No better Democrat lives tnan
Frank Wilson. In the dark and soor'
nv days of the sixties he barred MS
breast to the bullets Of the enemy IN
defense Of a principle; twenty years
later he did not hesitate to part COM
pany with thousands of his Fellow
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
ADVERTISING THE SOUTH.

President Finley, of the Southern
Railway. recently made the statement
that his company was preparing to ex-
nand its advertising work for the
South. Responding to request OF the
Manufacturers Record for informa-
ton as to his plans Mr.. Finley has
written:
In expanding our work OF adyertls-
ing resources and opportunities OF the
South it shall be our policy in the fu-
ture. as it has been in the past, to CO.
operate as closely as possible with the
Southern communities. From the
Northeastern and North Central states
there has been a constant stream OF
emigration to the westward, and from
the Central Western States there is
tendency for those seeking larger OPP
nortunities to move further west and
into Canada. 1t is our purpose to en-
deayor to divert as much of this move
ment as possible to the Southern
States east of the Mississippi River,
advertising in the publications that
will reach directly those classes or
farmers and manufacturers whose
movement to the South Is mostly de-
sired and presenting object lessons OF
Southern agricultural and Industrial
resources and opportunities by exhib-
its at fairs and expositions.
our work in Europe will be nan
dled nv the agent of our land and In
dnstrial department in London. In en-
deavoring to secure immigration from
Europe, as well as from the North ana
West. we shall always keep In toucn
with the public-sentiment Of each COM
munity. endeavoring to send to each
locality only those classes OF people
whose coming will be welcomed by
those living in that locality"
There can be no more effective
method OF securing immigrants VINO
will aid in the development OF the
South than along the lines suggested
nv President Finley. The South needs
immigrants and wants them but 1t
must have the right sort. II has no
desire for the other kind. Almost ev'
cry community in the South would
welcome thrifty, industrious, law aoid-
ing foreigners who are trying to bet
ter their condition, But the South mas
NO inducements to ofrer the class
which live solely upon its wits and
which has no respect for our tnstitu'
ton and a bitter hatred for all law
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
IF YOU SEE TT OUR AID ITS SO

rupt and poison the currents of public
life.
The trouble with the administration
organs is that they mistake abuse for
argument; inuendo and insinuation for
candor and logic. But the people are
intelligent, they are not thus easily
deceived. II there are any facts which
in any way reflect upon the methods
used to promote the enactment Of the
election, primary or any other meas
ure placed upon the statute books by
the last General Assembly, it is the
duty of the accusers to present them
to the people. But 1t is cowardly to
indulge in general charges without
specifications or one line of proof. Un-
wise laws may have characterized the
last Legislature, but a majority OF the
legislators were honest and faithful.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
ADMITS THE CHARGE.

In one breath denying that h
sought TO coerce the court or dictate
the election. in the next admitting the
charges made by Justices Shields
Neil and Beard. This in brief is the
statement OF Patterson. The Governor
tells Us that when he discovered thai
county conventions were being held
upder call Of the county committees
.unbampered and unembarrassed by the
machine at Nashville and instructions
were being given for members Of the
old bench, Il expressed disappToyal.
Now, Governor. tell the people what
business il was of yours how the Dem
ocrats of the State nominated their
candidates for the judiciary The Gov
ernor might also tell the people when
he was constituted the guardian OF the
Democracy of Tennessee, and the die
tator of the Supreme bench. When
did the people confer power upon the
executive to dictate the manner ana
method of selecting a coordinate but
Independent branch of Governor. why
did the Governor disapprove OF the
action of Democrats in meeting in the
time honored and customary way and
EXPRESSING their preferences for mem
bers of the Supreme Court If he did
not want to control the nominations
TO that bench? These are pertinent
inquiries.
The trouble with Patterson is that
he has been fawned upon and f1attered
and boot licked by the miserable
CLIQUE of political adventures and
slanderers who surround him, until he
actually believes that he is the SUI
preme dictator of Tennessee and that
all mower now vested by the constr
tuition in the executive, legislative ana
judicial branches OF the government
should repose in him. Any man Win
any conception of propriety whatever
with any kind of regard for his con-
stitutionaI oath, would have hesitated
long before he would have interfereo
with the nomination or election OF
members of the supreme bench.
Patterson's own statement con-
victs him. For his offense he should
be impeached. No Governor should
be permitted to coerce, threaten ana
Intimidate a coordinate department OF
tho Government and one so brazen as to
lefiantly confess his guilt is unworthy
Of any consideration whatever. 1t Is
shocking to the American conscience
h hear at this day and time comes
zion so revolving from the Governor
If one our sovereign States,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
HELL IN TENNESSEE.
Houston Post

Houston Post:
There is no need to further dispute
as to the location Of hell. Gov. Pat
terson has succeeded in raising 1t In
Tennessee"
Yes, and 1t seems to be his intention
to keep it up as long as the people Will
let him. He started 1t when he vio-
lently usurped the nomination belong
ing TO John Cox, and while he after
wards showed fruit mete for repent
ance he broke out again when, through
his executive committee he undertook
10 deprive the people Of their right OF
free suffrage. There was good deal
Of the kind of disturbance our Texas
friend mentions over the Cox incident.
but the real article is delivered when
the same is tried on the people.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
WHAT METHODS, PRAY9

Organs of the Patterson administra-
ton constantly repeat the assertion
that they have no complaint to regis
ter against the primary and election
laws enacted by the last legislature
and declare that thedesperate efforts
of the machine to annul these acts was
due entirely to hostility to the manner
of their enactment. Such statements
have been repeated with such fire.
uuency that no doubt some of the less
informed of the Patterson partisans
have actually come to believe that
there was something Objectionable,
scandalous or censurable in the meth
DDS which characterized the passage
of the primary and election statutes,
And yet not one single specific
charge Of misconduct has ever been
preferred against a Senator or Repre-
sentative responsible for those whole
some laws. No unworthy motive astu-
ated them: no influence tempted them.
ON the contrary every inducement that
could have swerved less true and hon
orable representatives of the people
was offered to tempt them from the
path where duty called. Opposed to
these measures were all the powerful
resources of the liquor interests OF the
State, the tremendous power and In
fiuence of the State administration
and OF a corrupt and venal machine.
The enactment of these laws, whole
some as they were, was not by any
means the greatest blessing which
their passage conferred upon the peo-
ple of the State. For the defeat which
the faithful Representatives of the
people of Tennessee administered to
the corrupt powers which opposed
them demonstrated that this State had
elected a Legislature which could not
be bribed by liquor money; swerved
by a machines patronage; bullied by
n Governors threats, nor tempted by
the alluring promises of participation
in a lucrative pardon brokerage estab-
lishment. Better far an honest and
brave Legislature without any legisla-
ton, than the enactment Of the most
beneficent and wisest laws II their
passage is obtained by means that cor
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
ADVERTISING THE CITY.

Nothing has been done by the Dusl-
meas men Of this city within the past
decade that has done 80 much 70 al
vertise it and to bring its enterprise
and progressive spirit to the attentlon
of the world as the organlza-
ton of the Board of Trade. Shortly
after that organization was launched
the merchants formed an association
for the promotion of the trade OF the
city. During the two months that tne
BOARD of Trade has existed 1t mas
hon factor in the affairs of the city.
Already its accomplishments are a
source of pride to the people OF Column
bia And particularly is this true OF
the organization through the Board ol
Trade of the Merchants Association.
That these organizations have had
decidedly favorable impression upon
other communities is attested by the
numerous press notices that they nave
received. Already Murfreesboro is ag-
itating similar organizations as IS eV-
idenced by the following from the pro-
gressive Home Journal of that enter
prising little town:
columbia merchants and business
men have organized an assoclation
that will not only draw trade to tnat
town but will advertise it to the worid.
These business men have thrown
aside iealousies, If they had any, ana
have banded together to advertise the
town and to draw trade. They nave a
secretary who is always on duty
zone of the plans to draw trade Is
to nay the railroad and stage rare ana
toll fees to all residents OF Maury
county, who purchase as much as NV
worth Of goods on either of the trad
inc days in Columbia. It does not
mean $40 from any one merchant put
the combined purchase from the mer-
chants who are members OF the Asso-
citation.
ITO all who live within radius OF
70 miles of Columbia fare will be re-
turned to those who purchase $25;and
70 those who live within a radius OF
100 miles, fare will be returned TOT
the purchase of $50 worth of goods.
"When a purchase is made cheek
for the amount purchased is given the
customer. II the customer purchases
SO or over during that day, he goes
n the secretary. deposits his checks
and gets the amount paid out for rail-
road or stage fare OF for toll. The
same plan is used by those who pur-
chase s25 or $50 worth
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
nLn GUARD IN ACTION.

Il OLO A0F-fNG ~
The old guard OF Maury county D.
lmocraey vas in action Monday. They
assembled in force and gave foreeful
ex ression TO their sentiments They
declared their allegiance " the time
IGNORED principles OF the Democratic
1 marty and registered a solemn resolu-
lion TO redeem it from those who have
disgraced its honOred name and used
It's machinery for base and unhOly pur-
poses.
The convention Monday is notice 70
an the world that Maury county Demo
Gratis call their souls their own, they
refuse to bow I'm submission to the will
of any man, no matter how exalted his
office or how powerful the machinery
| through which he seeks to perpetuate
himself. They have solemnly affirmed
their unyielding allegiance TO the fun
damentals Of their party; their decla-
ration is a morning drum beat, clar-
ion call, a bugle note TO their fellows
all over the state. 1t should encour-
age the revolt against machine domi-
nation and one man bossism; its ech-
oes will be heard from Johnson to
Shelby; from Greasy Rock to Reel
foot Lake.
1t was in truth glorious day for
the Democracy of Jefferson and Jack
son and Polk and Bryan and Carmack.
The Herald said when the machine
outrage was perpetrated that the De-
mocracy of Maury county would re-
volt: its estimate Of its undying princi-
ples of that historic organization has
proven to be just one. 1t knows the
people of this county; it appreciates
their sterling worth; it has never been
disappointed in them. They have ris-
en- to the full majesty of notable
occasion, they have proven them
selves equal to the crisis that is upon
their country and their party
The Democracy of Maury county
has it's fighting clothes on; 1t is in
marching column From afar it scents
the battle. It is arrayed for the con-
dict It's loins are girded about with
truth: it has on the breastplate OF
righteousness.
Let every Democrat in the county
who has an abiding faith in the justice
of his cause have courage. The battle
is going to be won on the lines laid
down by Mondays convention.
There is not going to be any trahc-
ing with principle nor any dickering
with machines in this great battle for
the restoration of the power OF the
people and the perpetuation OF the
constitution. The people have spoken
straight from the shoulder. They are
intensely in earnest. 1t will be a fair |
fight but it is going to be fight to
the end. The grand OLD party must be .
saved; the constitution must be do
Tended; our cause must triumph.
We summon every Democrat In the
county to battle array. This Is not
the time for hesitation and vacilation.
If the fight is not won this year our
cause may be forever jeopardized.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

The very fact that Patterson's candi-
dates are asking to have the primary
plan changed is proof positive, we're
any necessary, that Hams gang IL
desperate. They already hear the
voice Of an indignant people in thun-
der tones Of rebuke against their un-
holy efforts to subvert the judiciary
to the will Of the Governor and they
are anxious for peace at any price"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
Remarkable Sale of Ladies Linen, Linene
And POplin Wash Suits

Right in the beginning of the season. when you can get
the most wear out of them About one hundred and fifty
in the lot White Black Light Blue, Pink CoPen and Old
Rose all this styles and elegantly Tailored Some
of them are by the very best Taors in New York
They go on sale Saturday morning at the following remark
ably low prices:
50 and $3.50 Coat Sus$1e8 $1,000 Linen Coat Suits 1898
As Coat Suits 1898 $3.50 Linen Coat Suits, 1898
81 80 Coat Suits S4o8 $500 Linen Coat Suits So go
Small charge for alterations
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

Benton McMillin's new found zeal
for the rule of the people" will hardly
be sufficient to obliterate from mem
DRY his snap conventions, trumped up
mass meetings and behind closed
door caucuses which were the features
of his campaign against the late lam
ented Bate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

Democrats in defense Of a principle
and he Is now in the sunset Of life
when nearing the shores OF eternity
make probably his last great contest
for principle
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

A Maury countian comes forward
with the earliest wheat ever known
in Tennessee. Just few days ago
another Maury countain reported the
earliest strawberries on record. II II
can't be grown in Maury county II
can't be grown at all.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

If the Patterson primary plan is the
fairest lever devised in the history
of Tennessee for making nominations
then why is 1t necessary to have II
amended
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

The Democrats of Tennessee
through their local committee were
proceeding in the time honored and
traditional method to nominate their
candidates for the Judiciary; If Pat
terson did not want to dictate the cleo
ton of the Judges, why did he dis
approve" the plans pursued?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
pATTERsoM's DEFENSE ~.

II Patterson did not want to in
nuence the election of the judiciary
why did he "disapprove" Of the man
ner and method OF the Democracy OF
the State in selecting them?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

And 10 the regulars" have become
the boilers. Politics is strange ano
fascinating pastime.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06
Some Specials For Saturday And All Next Week
1oe to csc LAWNS AND 5ATIsTE,
Sc A YARD.

1oe to csc LAWNS AND 6ATIsTE,
Sc A YARD.
Fifty pieces of White Ground Lawn
Batiste, with black and colored ngures,
carried over from last season. On
sale Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at
SC yard.
s1.oo WOOL DRESS GOODS, 4sc YD.
Four pieces of $1.OO, A inch Wool
Dress Goods: two pieces OF Broken
Plaids, one solid Grey with Invisible
Check and one Grey with small Self
Colored Dot, 49c yard
LINEN LAWN, Csc A YARD.
Two pieces 80 inch Sheer All Linen
Lawn, Csc yard
Csc AND soc PERSIAN LAWN, 1se
A YARD.
Just the thing for Commencement
Dresses, seventy-fve pieces in the lot,
80 inches wide. This is larger stock
Of this quality than we ought to carry
and we are making this remarkably
low price simply to reduce the stock.
81 so BLACK TAFFETA, 500 A Yp.
One piece SO inch Swiss Taffeta,
81 90 yard.
ADDE'S, EMBROIDERED WAISTS,
500.
Ten dozen Ladies' Lingerie Waists.
handsomely trimmed with Embroidery
and Lace, $1.Oo each.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

Maury Democrats have their night
ing clothes on.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

Members Of Retail Merchants ssociatioa Pkoge Railroad and
Hack Fares refunded on Tuesbpys and Fridays.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

How can Patterson say that Judge
Shields declined to accede to his pro
position to have a convention when
Judge Shields did not receive this pro-
position. but on the contrary would
not receive any communication from
the Governor after he ascertained that
an effort was being made to coerce
the court in the Cooper case
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

Patterson was not submitting any
proposition to his friends" on the Su
preme Court; his efforts were direct
ed to those 'unfriendly and notorious
ly unfriendly.'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-05-06

"NotoriousIy unfriendly to ME"
that is the Patterson definition for lese
majestic. So