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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
THE PATTERSON PLATFORM

As was naturally expected the Pat
terson platform makes the repeal OF
the prohibition law the paramount IS
sue in Tennessee this year. The sin
ews Of war for the conduct Of this
campaign must come from the liquor
interests and none appreciates thisbet-
ter than the Paterson patriots who
drafted the platform. Prohibition 30
far as It aplies to Chattanooga, La Fol-
lette, Memphis and Nashville must be
repealed and the right Of local seif
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
THE DRIVING CLUB.

The horsemen of the county have
manifested a most interpreting and
commendable spirit in the organiza-
ton of a driving club. The decision
to give weekly matinee races without
gate charges shows the public spirit
that prompts the organization. This
club should do much to encourage
clean and wholesome sport. 1t will
develop first rate amateur drivers and
result in a higher appreciation of good
horse flesh. 1t will provide good
amusement and recreation for the
people of the city ano county during
the summer months.
Any movement having for its pur-
pose the encouragement Of the horse
interests of the couucy IS deserving
if support. The people ought to man
ifest their appreciation of the effects
of the horsemen by liberal attend
ance at the weekly meetings. Let
the public show that it feels an In
terest in the encouragement of one
of the county's greatest resources.
Next to it's great men, the magnifi-
cent horses that this county has pro-
duced have done more to advertise 1t
to the outside world than anything
else.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
THE ELECTION LAW

Republicans who are really sincere
in their plea for a fair election law
will not support the machine ticket IN
the pending campaign. Patterson and
Pattsrson's candidates are pledged TO
: repeal of the act Of 1909, the hrst
law that assured genuine representa-
ton to the minority party in twenty
years. They would substitute for 1t
the old discredited law that vests aD'
uoluta control of the election machin-
cry in the Governor
For twenty years the Republicans
have sung a song about a free ballot
and a fair count" That has been the
battle cry of that party in Tennessee
for two decades. Its orators have
grown hoarse and red in the face dis
cussing the issue; its newspapers
have screamed and ranted for these
many moons about the iniquity OF the
Democratic election laws. The RepuD-
lican campaign did not bear fruit I'M
til last year when the Democratic ma-
iority passed an act that would guar
antee an honest expression at the
ballot box.
That act took from the Governor
the control of the election machinery,
a power which no good Governor
would want, and power which no bad
Governor should have" The Supreme
Court sustained the constituttonality
of the that act over the determined
opposition of the Patterson cohorts.
The Old Guard Democracy that is sup
porting the Shields ticket is pledged
to that law. The machine Democracy
is pledged to it's repeal and to a res
toration to the Governor OF the ap-
pointment of every watcher, clerk, Of
fcer and Judge at every one OF the
1000 polling places in Tennessee.
Are the Republicans sincere in their
plea for a fair and honest election
law? Have they believed what they
said? These are pertinent inquiries
which we address TO the Republican
minority that is coqueting with Patter-
son. These are plain questions that
we submit to those Republicans of this
county who have announced deter
mination to support the Patterson pup
pets for the Supreme Court.
The election law of 1909 is the best
ever placed on the statute books OF
Tennessee 1t does guarantee genur
inc and bona fide minority representa-
ton at the polls. 1t does insure the
triumph of majority and not of power
and force and fraud. But The Her
aid does not claim that it is FER
feet law. This journal has never
been enamored of the State Election
Commission idea. II would rather
have the machinery of the elections
brought a little closer to the people.
But it does say to the Republicans
who are trying to form an aid society
for the Patterson ticket, that the act
Of 1909 is infinitely better than the
act approved by Patterson. Now
gentlemen of the Republican minor
fly, do you want fair ana Just treat
ment at the hands OF the Democracy
or do you want return to the old
Governor control which insures
fraud?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24

the Public Comfort committee, wish
to extend my thanks to the hotels,
clubs and others who extended courte-
sizes to our guests. To the citizens of
Columbia | also want to express my
appreciation of the generous response
made for home and entertainment for
the delegates. The response was high,
ly gratifying, and fully meet my ezpec.
tations."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24

To those truly loyal democrats to
whom a Republican Governor appears
nightly in their dreams in the form
of human devil we offer this con-
ISOLATION: If you will point TO a
ingle Republican State in this Union
where conditions are so disgraceful as
they are in Tennessee today, where
assassination is officially endorsed as
the redress for political differences,
The Herald will withdraw all opposi-
ton to Patterson. Don't be frighten-
ed by spectres. There are many
things worse than Republican admin
istrations and not the least Of them
IL assassination.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
NOTICE PROPERTY
OWNERS

The County Board of Equalization ID
now in session at the court house
The tax books are open for inspection
All persons whN have any complaint
to make concern ming the assessments
will do so now. otherwise the assess
ments will be approved. The Board
will be in session in the county court
room daily from $3.50 O'Clock until
$3.50 o'clock.
w. ]. fowler, Chairman.
T. W. Rail, Secretary.
da TT |wklyst
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
LATE CONVENTION
VERY BEST EVER HELD
IN STATE OF TENN.
Is THE OPINION OF ALL THOSE
WHO ATTENDED THE
SESSIONS
MANY EXPRESSIONS ARE HEARD
Columbia Warmly Praised for Hosp'-
tally Extendsd-More Than Upheld
Previous Reputation as conVen-
tIon Town-Words of Praise

Now that the state convention OF
the Tennessee Sunday School Asso'
citation has passed into the realms OF
history from which it will no more re-
turn. Il is evident that the gathering
was the most notable of its kind ever
held in the commonwealth. Further
more. Columbia has made a splendid
reputation for hospitality, and this lit
tie city will live long in the memory
of the three hundred delegates who at
tended.
From the standpoint of attendance,
financial results, entertainment and
the promotion Of fellowship, the con-
vention was undoubtedly the best by
far held since the organized work was
begun in the state. This is the opin-
ion of those state officers who have at
tended previous conventions.
The following are few Of the many
expressions heard:
Judge Joseph Carthel-"The conFen-
ton was the best held in the state.
The attendance was greater, the
pledges heavier, the choir superior,
and other things in proportion. We
expect to have a better convention
next year, but none in the past have
been so good The entertainment ac-
corded by Columbia was magnificent
and only expressions of praise for such
unbounded hospitality have come to
my ears"
E. E. French-"The convention from
the financial and other standpoints
was wonderful. The pledges were far
in advance of those expected, and the
future of organized work is assured.
Columbia is an ideal host"
]. Shreve Durham have been i'm
mensely benefited by the convention.
l have learned much that will carry
away with me, and give to people of
other states. l am deeply impressed
with the people Of Tennessee, For the
cordial reception given me here am
most grateful"
President charlottesville conven-
ton was delightful. Columbia did
herself proud. The work accomplish
ed was wonderful and far beyond ex-
pectations. The addresses were in
structive and entertaining. Much good
has been accomplished, large num-
Der of Christian people have been
brought into closer friendship, and the
outlook for the best year the associa-
ton ever had is extremely pleasing !"
H. O. Fulton, chairman of the Gen
eral Entertainment committee: II
wish to express my appreciation to the
chairman OF the various committees
who contributed so much to the pleas
ures of the occasions by their efficient
help and cooperation, to the cubs
and hotels for the courtesies extend
ed, to the choir and DR.. Ernest Shep-
pard, by whom it ws directed, to all
those agencies in fact that assisted in
upholding the reputation of Columbia
as a host. The cooperation was
thorough and spontaneous, and there
was no Sinking. From the many kind
words have heard Columbia certain
ly met the full expectation of the del
egates and will always hold soft SPOT
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
soc coLoRED RAMEY LINEN, s5C
warn

soc coLoRED RAMEY LINEN, 35c
A YARD.
Forty-eight inches wide, in Light
Blue, Green, Hello and Tan, splendid
for Linen Suits and Coats.
A few pieces of the 25c and 4Oc
Dress Linen left at 15c yard.
soc and 4oc PERSIAN RIBBON 1sc
A YARD.
Twenty pieces of Fancy Checked
Moire and Persian Ribbon, 19c yard.
Ten pieces SO inch White Linen
Fronting for Ladies' Shirt Waists and
Suits, Csc.
Five pieces S2 inch Sheer Linen
Lawn, 25c yard.
TWO HUNDRED DOZEN BATH
TOWELS GREATLY REDUCED.
100 dozen 23x47 Bleached Bath
Towels, 25c each.
100 dozen 18x41 Bleached Bath
Towels, 15c each, 2 for Csc.
ex4 BLEAcHED sHEETING CSC.
Ten pieces of we'll known brand Of
9x4 Bleached Sheeting, 25c yard
SOME GOOD THINGS IN THE
READY-To.WEAR DEPARTMENT.
FIVE DOZEN BINGHAM PETIT
COATS, soc EACH.
Made full and large, of good, fast
colored ginghams.
$3.50 BLACK HEATHER5LoOM
SKIRTS, $50 EACH.
Ten dozen in the lot; they are what
the manufacturers call seconds, but
if you can find an imperfection about
them it is more than we can do.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24

government restored 70 these cities.
me bin tc prohibit the manufacture
Of liquors is unqualihedly condemned.
Uhese are the real features OF the plat
torn.
one would imagine from a perusal
Of the platform, taking that and that
alone as his guide in arriving as the
past policy OF the State dealing with
the liquor question. that until the act
Of 1909 the local option policy had I'M
lformly prevailed. Nothing could be
further from the truth as every stu
dent Of history knows.
Tennessee has never kaa local op-
ton. The most drastic prohibition
law ever passed in this State, law
that much more truly answers the de-
scription Of statewide" than the Hol-
liday act, was the four mile law OF
1887. That act eliminated the liquor
traffic. from nine-tenths Of the tsrri-
tory Of the State. 1t abolished saloons
In every corner Of the State except
within the few hundred square miles
Of territory embraced within less than
100 towns and cities. That act was
passed without the laid or consent"
Of a single voter expressed directly at
the polls. That act deprived no less
than 1900 Of the 1000 civil districts OF
the State of the right Of the sale OF
Intoxicants and the consent Of no sin
gle voter of all these 1,90e districts
was asked.
This original law was extended by
subsequent legislation until it embrac-
ed every Incorporated municipality in
the State with four exceptions. No
local option law was ever enacted. No
direct vote on the question Of saloons
or no saloons was ever returned by
the people of Columbia. In scores OF
towns of the state the same disregard
Of local option principles" obtained in
freeing the commonwealth OF the
curse of the saloon.
The platform builders manifested
from the first an intention of decep-
ton and fraud. The first reference in
the Patterson document to the liquor
question is contained in false state
ment. The platform declares that the
prohibition law was passed over the
protest and opposition Of a majority
Of the Democrats of the Legislature.
Every man in Tennessee, who knows
anything knows that this statement
is absolutely false. Men may differ
about questions of policy; they may
not agree on matters of principle, but
there is no room for a difference about
an established fact. 1t is an establish
ed fact that a mojrity Of the Demo
Gratis in both Houses of the General
Assembly of 1909 voted for the state
wide prohibition law. This fact was
know to the members Of the platform
committee. Their effort to deceive
will therefore fool none.
The question will be squarely up to
the voters after the August election.
It is this: Do they desire different
policy in dealing with the liquor ques-
ton to apply to four cities in the state
from that which has been applied to
every other section in Tennessee?
Are they willing to abandon Tennes-
sees temperance laws, often pronoun-
ced the best in the Union, for the sake
of a few hundred miserable dives in
four cities? Other features of this re-
markable platform will be hereafter
discussed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
WELL KNOW N NEGRO
JOINS THE CARAVAN

Jir Gordon, a negro barber and one
of the best known negroes Of Column
bia, died Saturday and was buried
Monday, the funeral being conducted
from st. Paul's church. Jim was one
of the hardest working, most indus
trious negroes of the city and was pop
ular with both whites and blacks.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
DIR. FORGEY is
MUCH IMPROVED

DR.. Chas. Forgey, who has been III
for a number Of months, is so much
improved that he is able to go auto
spinning and on a number Of occa'
sions has been able to return to his
old haunts at the Century Club. He Is
recovering rapidly and expects TO be
entirely we'll within few months.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
BREAKS HER ARM
AT SEVENTY-S SEVEN

DR.. Thomas A. Allen Jr., receiv-
ed information from his home IN
North Carolina that his mother, who
is 81 years of age had fallen and brok-
en- her left arm near the shoulder,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24

It is evident that the Patterson
Democrats Of Tennessee were afiiicted
with the hookworm last Saturday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
DEMOCRATIC INDEPENDENT
TICKET

:. "For q Free Judiciary
FOR SUPREME JUDGES
JOHN X. SHIELDS
(of Grainger)
d. L. LANSDEN
(of Putnam)
GRAFTON GREEN
< (of Davidson)
n. NJ. NEIL
= (of Gibson)
I w. D. BEARD
(Of Shelby
FOR COURT OF APPEALS
H. Y. HUGHES
(of Claiborne)
JOS. c. HIGGINS
(of Lincolnl
9. FRANK WILSON
(of Sumner)
JOHN M. TAYLOR
s (of Henderson,
FRANK p. HALL
(of weakley)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
Some Other Great Bargains For Saturday
And Monday

LADIES 75c AND 500 WHITE
WAISTS, sec EACH.
Ten dozen Ladies' White Waists,
trimmed with Swiss and Lace Inser.
ton, 69c each.
JUNE REDUCTION OF LADIES'
FANCY PARAsoLs.
$1.OO and $1.25 Parasols, S9c.
$3.50 Parasols, $1.19.
$500 Parasols, $1.4S.
$3.50 Parasols, $19S.
ONE HUNDRED LADIES, 2e INCH
GLORIA SILK UMBRELLAS,
| $1.o0 EACH.
With beautiful assortment of Mis-
sion Wood and Gold Handles.
GREAT BARGAIN IN JAP FANS.
zoo Fancy Jap Fans, &c each.
200 Fancy Jap Fans, &c each.
zoo Fancy Jap Fans. 1Oc each.
When you see these you will think
they were cheap at double the price
SOME GOOD THINGS FOR THE
MEN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24
BRING US YOUR OLD SHOES AND
GET SOC A PAIR FOR THEM

Any man or boy who win wear
pair of old shoes in our store and buy
a new pair OF Mems or Boys Shoes at
the regular price, we will give them
SOC a pair for the old ones.
25 dozen Mems Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers, 25c each.
10 dozen Mems Athletic Shirts, Csc
each.
Fifty dozen Mems Black and Col.
ored Summer weight Sox, pair for
25e.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-24

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-04
Times-Dispatch Bureau.
103 North Sycamore Street,
Pafarehiirp Va 0cfnha,-


Daniel Wright. a negro, was shot
in the left thigh last night about 9
o'clock by another negro Theodore
Jackson. alias Seaboard. The shooting
took place on Second Street, short
distance from Lombard. Wright claims
10 have done nothing to Jackson to
cause him TO shoot him Wright says'
that he and Jackson had been drink
ing cider together all Sunday evening.
and that they had just taken drink
on Lombard Street when Jackson threw
his arm around him, pulled him o
short distance on Second Street, and
drawing a pistol from his pocket. re.
in the left thigh. Jackson fed imne-
diately after the shooting. and has not
yet been arrested Wright was taken
to the hospital, where the bullet was
extracted.
Meeting of Tobacco Association.
burg Tobacco Association was held al
noon to-day at Virginia Warehouse
and the following officers elected for
the ensuing year: President, I. j. Gills:
President, A. NJ Hill; Secretary
Treasurer and Supervisor of Sales, j.
3. McCuiloch: Board of Managers, A
G. NJ. Martin. f. C. Spencer, Robert
A. Orr, and w. T. Parham.
Cutting Affair.
George Biankenship was arrested
yesterday on the charge of feloniously
cutting l. T. and II. e. Johnson.
brothers. The cutting took place on
West Street, and occurred Saturday
night. The Johnsons claim that Blank
enship heat II. E. Johnson, the young
er of the two brothers. and when asked
for an explanation by L. T, Johnson,
the older brother he used a knife and
cut him in the head and several times
on the body. H. E. Johnson was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-04
WILL BE TRIED FOR
MURDER OF LUCAS
Five Men Charged With Cold
blooded Killing in Virginia
Mountains.
Especial 10 The Times Dispatch. j


Christiansburg, Va. October a.
Circuit Court convened to-day. The
case of Ellis Goad, Elmer Willis,
Samuel Gillespie. E. L. Maxey and w.
q. AfcGrady, Jointly indicted for the
murder of Thomas Lucas on the night
of June IL, was taken up. The de-
tense elected TO separate. and Goad
viii be called first He is charged
with firing the shot that killed Lucas
The entire day was consumed in
selecting jury. sixteen ;nen were
accepted out OF yenire of sixty-four
-Four OF these will re dropped to-
morrow, and what appears to be the
hardest fought murder trial seen here
In years will begin. Commonwealth
Attorney Roop is assisted by r. L.
Jordan. the defense being represented
ty Hairless and Colhoun and former
United States District Attorney Thos.
Lee Moore. Widespread interest is
manifested throughout this section 1t
is charged that the five prisoners in
duced Lucas TO leave this section.
where he was employed at a sawmlll,
near Benefits Mill, and intercepting
him in the night and shot him In his
wife's presence. leaving the woman
alone in the mountain with her MUIR
dered husband.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-04
BANISHED
Coffee Finally Had to Go.

The way some persons cling to coffee
even after they know it is doing them
harm is puzzler. But it is an easy mat
ter to give it up for good when Postum
properly made-is used instead.
a girl writes: Mother had been suffer-
ing With nervous headaches for seven
weary years, but kept drinking coffee.
"One day asked why she did not give
I'm coffee as a cousin Of mine had done
who had taken to Postum. But mother
was such slave to coffee she thought it
would be terrible to give it up.s
"Finally, one day She made the change
to Postum, and soon her headaches dis
appeared. One morning while she was
drinking Postum SO freely and with such
relish | asked for a taste,
THAT started me on Postum. and |
now drink it more freely than ] did coffee,
which never comes into our house now.
"a girl friend Of mine one day saw me
drinking Postum, and asked if it was
coffee. / told her it was Postum and gave
her some to take home, but forgot totell
her how to make it.
1.-THE next day she said she did not see
how could drink Postum, | found she
had made it like ordinary coffee. So |
told her how to make it right, and gave
her a cupful made, boiling it fifteen
minutes, She said she never drank any
coffee that tasted as good, and now coffee
is banished from both our homes
Read the little book, The Road to
Wellyille, in pkgs. Theresa Reason
Ever read the above letter. a new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full Of human
interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-04
CIRCUIT COURT
IN SP0TSYLvAN|A
Especial to The Times-Dispatoh.


spotsylvania. Va, October 3,-The
October term of the Circuit Court of
Spotsylvania county was convened to-
day by Judge T. r. B. Wright. OF Essex
county, who was designated by Gov
ernor Mann to hold this court in the
place of Judge John E. Mason, who is
undergoing treatment in hospital at
Richmond. The chancery side Of the
docket occupied the attention of the
court to-day. The trial of Boss Bundy.
under an Indictment for felonious and
malicious cutting and stabbing. will
come up at this term, and is quite an
interesting case. Bundy some days
after the offense was committed and
while the officers were in search of
him. delivered himself to the sheriff
and was lodged In jail AT the pre-
liminary examination bail was refused
the accused and he has since been In
jail. Self-defense and justification will
be pleaded. This case will excite great
interest.
Much concern and great sympathy
tremely popular with the bar and peo-
pie of our county.
The women OF the Confederate Mon
ument Association Of Spotsylvania
gave to-day public dinner on the
courthouse grounds in aid of the Monu-
ment fund, and quite a handsome sum
was realized.
The continued drought Is greatly re-
much behind with their work Plow7
Ing is impossible, and little or no
preparation has as yet been made for
seeding wheat crop. Superadded to
this Is greal scarcity Of labor, which
materially initiates against all en-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-04
SPEAKERS
AT OPENING OF COURT
Especial to The Times -pispatch.l

IOptCIdI 10 I ne I lines -DISpdlCH,I
Martinsville, Va. October 3.-This
the first day of October Circuit Court
in Henry county, brought out large
crowd. Albert Blair, of New York.
spoke here at o'clock in behalf of
John NJ Parsons. Blair devoted most
of his speech to defense of the pro-
tectiye tariff and to comparison Of
the standard of living here and in
terioration of the British soldiery to
the baneful effects of free trade Mr..
Blair received the respectful atten-
ton of fairly large crowd, among
whom were a large number of Demo-
Gratis. There was notable lack Of
enthusiasm among Blair's hearers. AT
the close Of his speech, John B. Anglin.
Insurgent Republican candidate for
Congress in this district, made short
talk. The Democrats had no speaker
on hand to-day.