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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26

characteristic of the country life, eco
nomic dependence is the chief char
acteristic of city life as bearing on
the question of citizenship. The re-
suit of this independence has been to
make towards of men in politics, and
more and more the so-called good citi-
zen is Sinking his political duty and
is thus destroying the hope OF de-
mocracy.
More and more our government is
falling under the control of special
interests, of the whisky power, the
corrupt corporate power, and the DOW
er of INSCRIPTIONS politicians who
are in large measure the creatures of
the saloon power and the corrupt cor
poratior. These men are not inter-
ested in politics to keep good govern
ment, but to keep government from
becoming good
Under the influence of the special
interests and the general cowardice
and selfishness of the so-called good
citizen, the large American cities are
perhaps the worst governed cities in
the civilized world today. And since
the cities are more and more domi-
mating the political life of the whole
community, the problem of American
democracy at this time is a most Sc
rious one.
Our problem is not an intellectual
one, but a moral problem, the prob
lem of good government is the prob
lem of finding men in every ccmmuni-
ty to stand up and fight for the right
at all hazards. 1t costs something to
be a man now, it may mean failure in
business, failure in your profession,
it may mean surrender of your
life, but men of conviction and cour-
age and sacrifice we must have as
leaders in public life today, or our
government must fail.
1T is to schools like this that we
must look for the men. The school
that does not put character, morality
and manhood above everything else
is not the school to prepare boys and
young men for the patriotic service
demanded for the present time"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
MINORITY SAYS
NO POPULAR CRY
DECLARE PEOPLE DO NOT WANT
TO DEPiVE CONGRESS OF
SUPERVISING ELECTIONS.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-No pop
ular demand exists for a change in
the Constitution so as to deprive
Congress, of the right to supervise
the election of United States Sena-
tors. So arrested a minority Of the
members of the Senate Committee
on the Judiciary in a report filed to-
day. The report opposed the with
drawal or such right of supervision
from Congress as is contemplated in
the plan for the selection of Sena-
tors by direct vote of the people It
was signed by Senators Clark (Wy-
oming, NELSON, Dillingham;, Suther-
band, Brandegee and Root, all Re-
publicans.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
DELEGATES TO THE
ROAD CONVENTION
ARRIVE IN BIRMINGHAM FOR
MEETING THERE TODAY
FIVE GOVERNORS.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 29.--Del-
egates and visitors have already be-
gun to arrive in this city to attend
the fourth National Good Roads Con-
gress, which convenes here Tuesday.
over 1000 persons, representing
eighteen States, have notified the
local committees of their intention
to be present All preliminary ar
rangements have been completed for
the entertainment of the visitors at
many elaborate functions.
President Arthur G. Jackson, Of
Chicago, was one of the first TO ar
rive for the event. He has been in
conference with the local advisory
board with reference to the pro-
gramme for the congress and other
matters. He reports that he has
found complete preparations to have
been made and says indications are
the convention will be the most sue
cessful and most largely attnded
in the history Of the organization.
One of the features of the congress
will be the visit of the five Govern
ors of Southern States. There also
will be Senators, Congressman, State
Commissioner of Agriculture, rail-
road presidents and good roads ex-
perts. The good roads car of the
United States Department of Roads
and the Good Roads train of the
Southern railway will both be locat-
ed for demonstration purposes during
the congress.
Delegates from many towns in
Alabama and neighboring States
have planned to make the trip to
the good roads congress in automo-
biles, and this will prove to be an
other Of the interesting features of
the gathering.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
PROF. DYER MAKES A NOTABLE
PLEA FOR GOOD CITIZENSHIP
Continued from First Page.)

still an experiment. Whether it will
finally make a success is to be deter
mined by the attitude of the rank and
file and especially of the leaders of
society, to the obligations of citizen
ship. American democracy is pecu-
liar in that it places the whole re-
sponsibility of government on the
shoulders of the rank and file, with
special class of superior ability and
superior patriotism to take up their
responsibilities in case the plain man
fails to do his duty. The hope for
success of our democracy is based on
the belief that the average citizen will
carry his chare of political RESPONSE
bility.
While we were a rural people, the
centers of influence in every line of
life were in the country, American
democracy was a success.
But we are no longer rural people.
The industrial revolution, caused
chiefly by the appliance of steam to
machinery is rapidly changing us
from a rural to a city people. That
is to say, more and more industrial
life, social life, educational life, re-
ligious life, and especially political
life, are being dominated by city in
1uences.
The country life was conducive to
the success of Democracy. The city
is undemocratic in its tendencies.
The country gave every man an op-
portunity to be his own master in
industry, and there live life of in
dependence, and it was this economic
independence more than anything
else that guaranteed to the country
man his political independence. He
was his own man, thought his cwn
thoughts, expressed and voted his
own sentiments.
In the city men are more and more
tied together by all ties of interests,
and to only very few now is the op-
portunity given to become their own
masters in industry. The great ma
jority must content to work for 9TH
ers and be under the direction of 9th
ers who at all times have great pow
er to help or to hinder them. While
economic independence was the chief
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
SAVED MANY FROM DEATH.

w. L. Mock,of Mock, Ark, believes
he has saved many lives in his 25
years of experience in the drug bust
ness. What l always like to do
he writes, lis to recommend DR..
Kings New Discovery for weak sore
lungs, hard colds, hoarseness, obstin
ate coughs, la grippe, Group, asthma
or other bronchial affections, for
feel sure that number of my neigh
bors are alive and well today because
they took my advice to use it. ]
honestly believe its the best throat
and lung medicine that's made" Easy
to prove he's right. Get a trial bot
tie free, or regular SOC or s1.00 bot
tie. Guaranteed by WOLDRIDGE
co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
KILLED ON WAY
FROM CARNIVAL
WALTER ROBBINS Is SHOT HALF
A BLOCK FROM HIS
HOME.

SEYMOUR, Ind, May z2.-Walter
Robbins, aged 81, was murdered near
his home here lats night. Mrs. Rob-
bins heard a shot fired and heard
her husband cry out She looked
for him and found his body lying
by the sidewalk a half square away.
A 3S-calibre ball had entered his
left breast and passed almost entirely
through his body.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins had return
ed from a street carnival a few min
utes before. When near the house
he told his wife to go on that he
would be in in a short time. He
went back to where they had passed
two young men on the corner. Five
minutes later a shot was fired and
Robbins was heard to cry out. No
arrests have ben made.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
Ladies' Suits

We direct your special attention to the
very surprising sale, because the Suits are
actually $500, $500 and 500. values. This
is a really remarkable event and you can
not afford to miss it, Special at .$9.9S
Finest Summer Dresses, all the very
newest styles, worth $500 and $3.50. Some
are Allover Embroidery, Lingerie trimmed
in Cluny and Val Lace, Batistes and Volles.
They are new, clean and fresh. They must
be seen to be appreciated at their true
worth For Saturday, Monday and all OF
next week ......... $3.9S and $4.9S
Is White Lnene Dresses, with Sailor
Collars, Cuffs and Belt. Regular $500 and
$3.50 values, for ........ .........$2.45
rs Ladies' Dresses, in Black, Blue and
White Shepherd Checks, piped in colors to
match, also Tan Linen Dresses, with high
or low necks, long or short sleeves; just
the thing for the season. Regular $500
and $500 dresses for .............$3.45
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Summer Ready-to-Wear Special Sale For
Saturday, Monday and All Next Week :
Silk Offering

Two extra specials have been arranged
for this section for Saturday, Monday and
all next week They represent qualities
of great demand
10 pieces of all the newest summer
shades in Jacquard Silks, regular SOC and COO
Values a1OC
10 pieces of all the newest shades and
rough Silks, values up to SOC, per yard 25c
EXTRA Specialist Foulards, Satins
and Black and White Shepherd Checked
Silks values up to $1.25 yard, while they
last, for only ........ -. ..........75C
10 pieces Of Mercerized Poplins, In all
the new Summer Shades, regular 35c val
ues, per yard ...... ......... ....23C
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
STARTS MUCH TROUBLE.

If all people knew that neglect of
constipation would result in severe
indigestion, yellow jaundice or yiru-
lent liver trouble they would soon
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills, and
end it. It's the only safe way. Best
for biliousness, headache, dyspepsia,
chills and debility. Csc at VOL
bridge co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
Cherries

I've got Cherries for everybody at
soc per gallon in six gallon crates.
"a st WIT HORACE RAINEY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26

Never can tell when you'll mash
a finger or suffer a cut, bruise, burn
or scald. Be prepared. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil instantly relieves the
pain-quickly cures the wound.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-26
FAIL TO AGREE
ON ARREST MATTER
VERTREES ADVISES PATTERSON.
TIES THAT PATRIOTS CAN BE
FORCED TO SERVE.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tehn., May 24.-The
regular" caucus this morning dis
cussed the ACCESSIBILITY of arresting
absentees. Hoyt Stewart read an
opinion of John ]. Vertrees that it
could be legally done. John |. Cox
was strong for it but Baxter oppos-
ed it. Nothing was done. The eau
Gus will meet again tonight.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
ID WintIel fur Sheriff.

w. +. WInfrey has decided. af.
Ter consulting his personal friends
10 become a candidate for re.
election at the approaching pri.
mary to be held in March. and
ms formal announcement will be
Iouhd IN the columns of THE
fRESS' He has made Crawford
county a splendid sheriff and has
discharged his duties faithfully
ana well as he has every duty in.
cumOent upon him as a citizen,
ana 1t is gratifying to his many
friends throughout the county to
Iearn that he has decided to enter
The race for denomination.
Mr.. Winfrey, with his usual en-.
ergy, will make thorough can
vaSS Of the county and will meet
every voter personally before the
close of the campaign.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
Confess the Crime.

Fayetteville, Dee, 20.-Jerome
Shepard and his wife, recently of
Fort Smith, are now under arrest
in this city charged with attempt
ed murder Of w Q. Shepard, faith.
er of the fe-1d three child
-ren by ccrro5i'V, &aOlimate pois-
oning, This morning the woman
admitted her guilt before Assist.
ant Prosecuting Attorney Fred
Tillmau and told the following
story:
She said that her husband, who
had been staying in Fort Smith,
came up Monday, took her to the
Frisco hotel, where they spent the
night. Yesterday he powered
some pills which he had brought
with him aud told her to go to his
fathers and put the dust in the
family flour barrel. If she refus.
ed to do this he would leave her
and not live with her any more,
and she did as he told her, She
rounded the flour up in the barrel
and mixed the powder in it, and
was seen and asked by the family
what she was doing and replied
that her neck WAS chatting and
she was putting flour Oh it, She
said her husband had been asso.
ciating with the most Gepraved
characters in Fort Smith, The
story is denied by her husband.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
Cazort B. Sons Store Robbpd.

On the night of Nov, 21ha
safe in the above firms store o.,
Haroldton was blown omen hr
thieves and S4OO taken and 50 far
no clue to the thieves has been
found.
On Tuesday night thieves Of
fected an entrance to the store h,.
breaking the two locks ON tho
front door aud carried off approx.
imately $50 worth of goods. I'm,
did not secure any money. On
this occasion the thieves stole ev.
cry piece of pocket cutlery and
razors carried in stock and vain.
ed at 500. They also took SIX
pairs of shoes besides many other
articles of merchandise.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
stop Liquor shipments.

MuskOgee, Okla, Dec. lS.-ltlI
be dry Christmas in Oklahoma
this year. One Of t he most dras'
tic orders ever put into effect
with reference to the liquor ques.
ton, and one that will undoubted,
" cnfOre prohibition in the east
ern end Of the state, will be put
into force this week. AS the re-
suit of q conference among the
legal lights Of the various express
companies, it has been agreed to
refuse all shipments Of liquor IN
to Eastern Oklahoma, either by
express or freight, either now at
point of delivery or in transit,
With the law going into effect,
all shipments Of liquor now in
warehouses will be refused deliv'
cry and returned TO the consignor
The express companies are taking
this action for the purpose OF
protecting themselves from the
federal court Of appeals.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Thel Boa,right was made the victim
a, horse thief Wednesday when he
bought 0ue horse from stranger ana ana
guye him check for $50, when the
map cnshed and skipped out The man
Ind hired the horse from the Hendricks
livery stable at Fort smith ana came
diroct to Van Bnren and found "
usneker" and made sale, Iie 'ei'
the saddle AT the Merrill Meat Co, .
mOrkc, and said 1t would be called Tor
later, Thursday there were some '''''
phone inquiries from Fort smith con- con
earning the animal aud It was quickly
Ioo.tol and the owner came over ana
identified the enmalon returned nome
with It aud the saddle,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
Early Chrl{,nas shopping.

1t is all very well to talk about
carry ohfisthps shopping, bat
nine ont of ienl of us have not the
carry ohrlstmf shopping where
Wlthai' W maj with shoes for
Johnnie, and al coat for Susan and
gentle remindtrs from the coal.
man ana otht trusting ones,
most OF us cou' e hump mp against
the week before Christmas before
we can spare y cent for Christ.
mas d0lngs. Then the question
ls' W hatT The stores are jammed,
there are heaps of foolish notions
to catch the beIated shopper,
And yet how easy it is to get
Just the right Thing at a modest
cost, namely, d years subscrip.
tiOn to The You this Companion.
1t costs Sl.1T and how can YOU
invest Sl.75 to better advantage
! II you wish tb make gift that
will benefit as tell as crafty the
friend or familylt to whom you send
Iit! And if you can subscribe
early, yon get tst so much more
for the mouey4,li the issues for
the remaining weeks of 1911 free.
Then, too, your present will be
as fresh and pleasing year from
now as on Christmas morning. and
of how many presents can that be
said9
The one to whom you give the
subscription will receive free The
Companions Calendar for 1912,
Autographed IN ten colors and
gold, and you, too, as giyer Of the
subscription, will receive copy
of the calendar.
Only S1.75 now for the 80 week
Iy issues, but on Jan. |, 1912, the
subscription price Q will be advanc-
ed to $500.
The Youths Companion,
l44 Berkely Stb Boston, Mass.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
Saved Child frOm Beath.

After our child had suffered from
severe bronchial trouble for a year, -
wrote & Y, Richardson, of Richard
son s Mills, Ala, I'VE feared it had
consumption 1t had bad cough all
the time We tried many remedies
without avail and doctor 5 medicines
seemed as useless, Finally we tried
Dr.. Kings New Discovery, and are
pleased to say that one bottle effected
a complete cure. and our child is again
strong and healthy, - For coughs,
colds, hoarseness, lsgrippe, asthma,
croup aud sore lungs, It's the most in.
tailible remedy that 5 made, Price 80
a.sYis and 81 TG,4 bottle free. Gnar-
-.s;aa'Stleet -;a'tl eett'J--y7- " r, e, Kerr,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
1t Startled the World.

When the astounding claims were first
made for Bucklen $ Arnica SSlve, but
10 years Of wonderful cures have prov
ed them true, and everywhere it is now
known as the best salve on earth for
burns, bOils, scalds, sores, cuts,
bruises, sprains, swellings, eczema,
chapppd hands, fever sores and piles
Only 2jc at t. q Kerr 3.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
Back in Retail Trade.

The Grass Land Dairy that for
the past two years has been in
the exclusive wholesale milk
trade, has again entered the re.
tail trade in Van Buren, and will
sell you Cream, Milk and Butter
aud guarantee it to be the best
that can be produced. Phone I79.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
To Elect Officers.

Notice is here given that at our
next regular meeting, Tuesday
night, Dec. 26, Queen City Lodge
No. "A, A. .. U. W., will elect
officers for the year 1912, and all
members Of the order are re.
Quested to be present.
f. o. Mccullough, NJ. W.
Il. \. Weaver, Recorder.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

mISS Caroline NJ Scott returned
"'oe Friday morning from Ogon@
''uooI Penn, 10 spend Chrlstmas,
wv after two weeks vacation will re-
"ru' or course sho had u warm wei
WINE from her friends
@f j Snider, Of Lyons, OHIO, Ia In
"e city and will spend n few days IN
'u Buien and vicinity looking over
we country with n view to locating,
~" engaged In the dairy aud general
'"uu''ry ana viii investigate Arhnn'
4" possibilities with aylew Of loeOt'
TX dairy,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
what WOuld You Do'

In case Of n burn or 'euld whs, W., woV,u ,n.
y,u do 10 relieve the puiDt soen ii,'
invites are liable TO occur N any in,llly IA,
J. lu,,'s ,.I svnrynnp should Be prepared Cor
snu ,l.ro rthnmbprlan's S0lge applied
'n'a" s,ft rlolh will relieve the pain ~.
"" u,,", Instantly, and unlcse the INJURY
w. ,,''a' vrry severe one, viii cause Ih'
,'.r,s ~ IN hpnl without leaving u eear'
Err sale by John q Kant,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
Ferry Boat Schedule,

The ferry boat, Caroline, will
leave the Van Buren landing at
the foot Of Main street promptly
at each hour and half hour, max.
ing close connections with the
electric cars on the Sebastian
county side, Patrons 10y keeping
this schedule in mind need not
wait at the landing for the boats
departure. +. d. Scott
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
No Calomcl Necessary

The injurious effect aud unpleasant
nese of taking calomel IS done away
with by simmons Liver Purifier, the
miIdpst known liver medicine, yet lne
mosl thorough IN action Iut up ID
yellow tin boxes only, Price 21e' Iried
once, used always,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

1t is pleasure TO tell yon that
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is the
best cough medicine lEaye ever usetor
writes Mrs. Hugh G,lmr-Ae+t----eett---;;;J'
-vonia, Ga, Il have used it with all
my children and the results have been
highly satisfactory. " For sale .y john
. Kane,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
4 Burglars Awful Deed

May not paralyze a home so completely
as a mothers long illness, but Dr..
King, $ New Life Pills are splendid
remedy for women. They gave me
wonderful benefit in constipation and
female trouble wrote Mrs. NJ. C.
Dunlap, Of Leadiu, Tean. If aling,
try them. 2Jc at +. & Kerr S.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Messrs. George aud VIM, WiockIer
prominent business men OF CounciI,
Idabo, one banker aud sheriff, the
other A merchant, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. 4, D, Cocb~ne OF TINS
city
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

F. c, Koppen, who has been on a
n onth $ visit to his old home at Tope.
ka, Kaus has returned home, and re-
ports splendid trip and much improv-
ed in health.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Married, at the home Of the bride S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs q W Morse,
in Dora township, Sunday, Dec II,
Mr.. Jean Riley and Miss Eula Morse
Judge Roberts officiating
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Harry Bryan, who Is attending the
western Military Academy at Alton,
III arrived In the city Monday to
'pcbd the holidays ut home,
Miss Virginia Brown returned Satur'
uNy from school ut Stanton, Va, for "a
VnilStm0s Of two weeks at home, she
1ad lots Of frienda TO welcome her,
D a Collins, who, for the paat two
years, has been proprietor Of the new
commercial Hotel, has disposed Of the
Ous'neos to Wm, Bateman Of Mena
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

lhe boy = appetite isoften the source
" aulNSelneut ltyoN would have euoh
W appetite take Chamberlain y TAD
"ne wm, they not only create healthy
spPeu'n, Ont strengthen the stomach
suul enable It to do its work naturally
fot sale by John 0 Kene.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Misses Nell and Ruth Pdpe, who are
attending Il conservatory of music at
Cincinnati, reached home Monday to
spend the holiday season with their
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs, Henry Pape,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
why Take CnlOmcll

When Simmoug Liver Purifier Is go
easy and pleasant, yet acts just ~ thor
onghly IA those harsh purgaliVes. IN
yellow tin boxes only Price 2jc, Tried
once, used always,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Mrs H A. Detherage, who fell and
was painfully injured at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs, p. H. Morris. las,
Saturday, is reported as improving
nicely.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Fine Box Stationery, Collar and
Cuff Boxes, handkerchief and
Neckue Boxes at John O'Kane's
Drug Store,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Thermos and Janus Vacuum
Bottles, keep liquids hot SO hours
and cold y hours, at John
O'Kane's Drug Store.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Fine Mccrshaum and GOId
mounted Brlar Pipes at John
O'Kano's Drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Mrs Chas, Seaborn came down from
Nonett, Wednesday, to spend the holi
days with her parents, Mr., and Mrs
P H, Morris,
Tonight Saturday most OF our
churches will have their Christmas
trees and entertainments for their sun
day school children,
Miss lhyra Cordell who Is teaching
school at Greenwood this year, has re-
turned home TO spend her Christmas
vacation with her parents,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Post Card Albums, Photo Al
Oums, Comb and Brush Sets, Hat
ana Cloth Brushes at John
O'kane'S.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

For coughs and colds use Ballard =
Horeholud syrup 1t nets soothiugN
10 toe irrimted lungs and throat Price
?jc, SOC aud 81 per bottle, Sold 10y
u Kerr
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Large solid Gold Fountain Pens,
regular price ST. special price
christmas week, SS cents, at John
O'Kane's,
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
IorAL and PERSONAL.

~ r F. Wood and j. S. Williams,
,rn,ortown. have small unsettled
account at this office
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Holiday China Plates, Bowls,
Vases, Cups and Saucers, etc, al
Johu O'kaue's.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

=, y,,,,,. io fIs Local Columns f'rl cents cent.
S'e'q, S',', -, FIRST insertion, and fire cents per
Onsjn jonS CHARGED 10, at alore rates 'i"'" o.
g,,,d .r discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

TO our Subscribers: Note the combna"oh 'ne'
of The st. Louis Republic and 'he Press '''" 'o'
one year for s.? 90
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23

Conductor VIM Savery arrived IN
,be city Tuesday from CoiteyviIle to
spend the holidays with his family
The Van Buren press., 1911-12-23
The Courts.

.,r corRT meets at Van Buren, on o., !, ,ne ol
II Third T1iEa: 996ga: D Arbuckie, Pros A''S'
NOuS li,I,5,y DWi in January, April. July ana "''
~rroT-rT meets the third Non,aey p !,
'DRoB ALh ,,ry rU'M Nav, August and November