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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-12-29
TOO EXPENSIVE.

Illustrating the expense of the en-
forcement of the delinquent tax law
passed by the recent legislature The
Herald a few days ago published a
number of cases showing the amount
of the original taxes unpaid and the
ultimate cost to the tax payer. The
average ultimate COST under this law,
is generally some six or seven times
the amount OF the original tax. That
is, the person who overlooked or
through poverty failed to pay the
taxes eight or ten years ago, to the
original amount of $3.50, past now
pay some seven or eight dollars.
It is hardly necessary to argue the
injustice and the oppressiveness OF
such a law The amount which the
tax payer must contribute in the set
Element of these cases is wholly dis
proportionate to the amount that the
State and county will receive.
The Herald would not for mo-
ment argue that every tax payer
should not be required to contribute
his just proportion to the mainte-
nance of government but it does en-
phatically contend that the cost Of
collection and the fees to the officers
who do the collection should bear
some reasonable and fair relation to
the amount of taxes. This law Is ap-
parently for the benefit Of the comp
troller's political machine and not for
the purpose of producing revenue.
The total amount that the State and
county will receive from the opera
ton of the law will be insignificant
as compared with the vast benefits
that will directly accrue to the col
lecting officials.
Any plan or system of collecting
that places an undue burden upon
the delinquent is not to be justified.
And the fact that Gov. Hooper, for
whom The Herald entertains high
regard and whose course it has gen
orally approved, signed this law does
not in the least minimize it's wrong.
The Herald is not a personal, faction
al or party organ. 1t is a newspaper
earnestly seeking to serve the best
interests of all the people. Gov.
Hooper should have vetoed this vic
ious measure. We do not believe
that it will stand the test and that
when the people elect another legis-
lature they will see to it that this
law is doomed. 1t will 60 the eway
of James Harris back tax law Of the
early nineties.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-12-29
STATE OFFICER Of
KNIGHTS OF PYTH|AS
VISITS COLUMBIA
w. D. FOX GOES TO CORNERS
WILLIE TO INSTITUTION OF
NEW LODGE.
GLENDALE LODGE DIRECTS WORK
Has Been to BricevIIe to Look Into
Condition of Pythian Orphans Made
So by Recent Mine Disaster and No
Suffering Found There.

Grand Keeper of Records and Seal,
W. D. Fov, of the Knights of Pythias,
was here this morning en- route to
Cornersville, where there is to be a
new lodge of Knights Of Pythias in
stituted tonight.
The instituting work will be done
the direction of Glendale lodge, as
sisted by number of members OF
the lodge at Lewisburg and Phinteas
lodge Of Columbia.
Mr.. Fox is the leading Pythian OF
the state and the occasion is honored
by having him present. He is Py-
THAN in spirit, and thinks of nothing
but the advancement of the primal
ideas of the order. He has charge
of the Pythian home at Oyoca, a few
miles out from Tullahoma, where is
located the cooperative home for the
orphans of members of the order,
and where is located the Overcomer,
the state organ Of the order, edited
and published by Mr.. Fox and the
state lodge.
He has just been to Briceville to
look into the condition of the Py-
THAN families that were among the
sufferers at the mine disaster there
recently. He says that while there
has been much grief and suffering in
spirit there has been no physical
want, the relief funds which have
been received have been ample to
cover all the needs of the sufferers.
Out of membership of eighty-fve
the Pythian lodge there only lost sew
en- members in the disaster, and each
of these was married man, the ag-
gregate of the orphans left by these
men being twenty. These, however,
are not likely to become wards of
the order for some time, if at all.
Grand Chancellor H. T. Stratton, of
Brownsville, is expected to be pres
ent at the institution of the lodge at
Cornersville tonight.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-12-29

great gulleys washed in them and
the streets of Columbia in many plac-
es Jared little better Trains were
delayed at various points in the coun-
ty.
Fields were badly washed in all
parts of the county, especially in the
fields where late wheat was sown.
The cold wave is welcome to all
the people of the county. It means
an end to the rains that have delug-
ed the country for so many days and
will be especially agreeable to the
farmers who have recently killed
meat.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-12-29
TOTAL ABSTINENCE.

There Is nohing that pays better
than the moderate use of alcohol ex-
cept total abstinence. The man who
never touches liquors is never tempt
ed. He may use it in small quanti-
ties without material harm but there
is always danger. Even small
amount of alcohol will have dele
tirious effect on ones general health
to say nothing of the moral impair
ment that may ensue if the habit
should become a fixed one and the
amount gradually increased.
The following editorial from the
Knoxville Sentinel Is an eloquent
testimonial to the value of total alb
stinence and it should be read and
pondered by every young man in the
State:
Gen. John T. Wilder, Chikamauga
park commissioner, who commanded
a brigade in the Federal army during
the Civil war, is himself good wit
ness of the value to health of life
of sobriety. Gen. Wilder, despite his
age, is hale and hearty and takes an
active part in public affairs. Gen.
Wilder has never touched a drop of
whisky, wine or beer. He insisted
on temperance on the part of his
officers and men, during the Civil
war, and to the high average of Sob
riety among the members of his brig
ade is largely attributable to its ex-
Icellent record.
"A few years ago there was a re-
union of his brigade in Indiana. In
vestigation was made as to what had
become of the more than 100 officers.
Of this number about one-half were
moderate drinkers, though none dur
ing their service in the army were
drunkards. The rest did not touch
liquor in any form. Of those who
drank it was found that only two
were alive; one Of these was in the
insane asylum. Of the abstainers 80
per cent. were alive and in good
health, and most of them success
full.
"The instance was so remarkable
that it caused considerable comment
at the time. A prominent editor of
an Indiana paper rose in the reunion
and said that he was convinced of
the danger of even moderate drink
ing and he pledged himself never to
take another drink. Others took a
similar pledge.
"The spread of the temperance
movement is largely due to the over
whelming evidence constantly pre-
sented in just such form that drink
is exceedingly dangerous. Many, 1t
is true, do drink in moderation with
no serious harm, but each is always
on the verge of a precipice. It is
the effect of intemperance as an
economic weakness which Is streng-
thening the movement against the
use of liquor"
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REYES DECLARES
SELF PRESIDENT
TAKES FIRST STEP IN NEW RE-
VOlUTION AGAINST
MADERO,

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 23-Dis-
patches reaching the capital tonight
from Soledad. Tamaulipas, state that
Gen. Bernardo Reyes has issued a
proclamation declaring himself presi-
dent of Mexico. thus taking the first
step in new revolution against Pre-
sident Madero.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-12-29
ANOTHER GOOD
HOME FOR ORPHAN

Another inmate of the Tennessee
Orphan Home was found good
home today. The boy was placed
with Mr.. Pack, a farmer of Peters
burg, and will have a good home and
the best of surroundings.
The record., 1911-12-21
Arthur B. lowell Dead.

Arthur B. Lowell, in his Ssnd.
year, died at the home of his
mother, Mrs. Jane Lowell, east OF
town, last Wednesday night, after
an illness of ten days from compli-
Gated heart trouble. His condition
had been serious from the beginning,
and all efforts TO correct the trouble
were unavailing. There was no
more popular young man in the
community than Arthur Lowell, and
none more worthy of the general
esteem In which he was held. Quiet,
clever, accommodating, he was an
exemplary man in every respect.
Rev. c.. u. Dillon conducted 4
short service at the home at ,
O'Clock Sunday afternoon, and inter
ment followed in Evergreen ceme-
terry. Messrs. Fred Head, Bernie
Shut, John S. Brizendlne, Leslie
Shut, Ray Morgan and Marvin
Wells were the palbeares, and there
was large attendance of relatives
and friends. Besides his mother he
is survived by three sisters and three
brothers.
The record., 1911-12-21
WOman's Auxiliary Express Appre-
ciatiOR.

Ii is the desire of every member
of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Y.
NJ. {. a. to personally thank every
one who helped TO make.the bazaar,
held on Friday last, such a success.
As this is an Impossibility we take
this means of expressing our graft
tudc for the hearty cooperation of
the women of the entire community
who furnished the many beautiful
and useful things sold on this oc-
casion. Not alone 10 the women
are we indebted, but also to the fol
lowing merchants who came to the
front and furnished the lunch served
that day: w. II. BrizendIne & Co.
coffee; G. NJ. Howard * Co
sugar; Joe Long-bread; Coombs'
Meat Market and Lowell Bros.
material for sandwiches; 4. Martin
& Co. for space IN their window
IN which we were able to display to
such great advantage the articles
for sale, also foT the prize which
they offered for best dressed doll;
Leslie Hale for the use OF his tables,
and especially are We grateful to the
press for the libreal space granted
our advertisements in their colums
for some weeks preceding sale, and
all free of charge.
Several free-will offerings received
aud these together with results of
sales amounted to something over
SIS 90, which sum coupled with en-
thusiasm aroused for the cause has
done much to encourage the mem
bers who have given their time and
labor so willingly.
The record., 1911-12-21
Charles B. Summers Dead.

Mr.. Charles b. Summers, In his
32nd. year, died at Luzsrne al the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II.
Gibbs, parents of his wife, Monday
midnight, after an illness of several
months from Bright's disease. He
was the youngest child of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. b. Summers, of Earles, and
was popular at his old home as we'll
as with the men at Luzerne, where
he was employed with the w. G..
Duncan Coal Co. His wife and
two children survive. Rev. G.. j.
Dillon conducted a short service at
the home at 10 O'Clock Tueasday
morning, and the body was con-
veyed to the family graveyard at
Earls, where interment was made at
? clock, many friends attending.
The record., 1911-12-21
Margaret Elizabeth WickIiffe.

Margaret Elizabeth Wickliffe,
widow of the late Charles Wickliffe,
died at her home near the depot at
midnight Saturday, after an illness
of many weeks from complications
incident to her age, she being in
her S4th. year. She was we'll
known over the county, and was
one of the pioneers. Her home
had always been the center of
hospitality and good cheer, and it
was rare treat TO be privileged to
enjoy the sociability of this home.
She is survived by her daughter,
Miss Mamie Wicklitte, and by two
sons, Charles and Robert, and by
a wide connection here and over the
county. A short funeral service
was conducted by, Rev. Dillon at
the home at O'Clock Monday
afternoon, attended by many friends,
who followed the remains to Ever
green cemetery, where interment
was made beside the body of her
husband in the family lot Aunt
Margaret was one of the most be-
loved women of the town, and she
win be mourned by large circle.
The record., 1911-12-21

Madisonvllle is to have an cleo
ton on Wednesday, Jan. "a to
determine whether whIskey shall be
sold in the city. 1t has been three
years since such an election was
held, and since that time the town
has been in the prohibition ranks.
The disaster predicted has not oc-
CURED, but instead the city has
made more advancement than dur
ing any like period of Its history.
The newspapers are strongly favor
ing a continuance of present con-
ditions, and are doing some strong
work that will tell in the voting.
1t is generally thought that the pro-
hibition forces will again win, and
with increased majority.
The record., 1911-12-21

Do not forget the election of
Board members on next Tuesday at
the building. The following are
nominees: 7. N. Belcher, John
Brizendine, A. w. Duncan, Leslie
Hale, II. c. Lewis, Nj. b. McDon-
aid, Paul Pannell, J. T. Reynolds,
Jr. aud G. w. Taylor. There are
to be five elected, one for two years
and four for three years. Every ae-
tive member of the association
should be on hand to vote.
The Bible classes will not meet
next Sunday because of Xmas. But
will meet on the goth, of Dec. In
the contest the Intermediate and
Juniors are tied for first place.
The standing Is as follows; Inter
medlates, 1856 points; Juniors, IS5
points; Seniors, SO points.
The record., 1911-12-21

The samples of household articles
left from the bazaar last Friday are
still on sale at the Y. NJ. {. A.
Among the things will be found the
following: Old Dutch Cleanser 4
boxes 5 c., Parawax ! Id. Iec.,
Kitchen Boquet 3 for Sc, Knox's
Gelatine 5 for 5 c., Wright's Silver
Polish 3 for s c., Arm & Hammer
Soda 6 for a5c. Anyone desiring
these things will do we'll to take adj
vantage of this opportunity, as all
articles are perfectly fresh and very
reasonable
The record., 1911-12-21
The |. c. Machinist Strike Settled.

The strike that has been IN fo ce
for about two months on the | {.
system, in which were involved ma
chinists and Office men, has been
settled, and everything will soon be
back in good shape. Efficient help
In the mechanical department was
hard to secure, and but for the many
hundreds of men who renamed in
the various shops, vast damage
would have resulted to the engines
and rolling stock for want of atten-
ton. Much inconvenience followed
as it was. The men lost their con-
tention for the recognition of the
federation, but returned 10 work on
the same basis as obtained when the
strike was called. In this district
the most important point affected
was Paducah, where about 900
men were out, and they are practi-
cally all on again.
The record., 1911-12-21
Notice to Stockholders.

There will be held at the Office OF
the First National Bank, Greenville,
Ky. on Tuesday, January 9th,
1914, beteen the hours of 10 a. m
and II m. an election for the
purpose of eleciing seven directors
for the ensuing year.
Dec. 7, 1911,
Jno. +. Reynolds, Jr. Secy.
The record., 1911-12-21
CITY ORDINANCES.

An Ordinance to regulate the use
of Septic Tanks in the City OF
Greenville.
The City Council of the City OF
Greenville do ordain as follows
That from and after May 1, 1919,
and within a reasonable time there
after, every occupant or owner of
any dwelling in the City of Green
vile equipped with water shall con-
struct on said premises a septic
tank into which shall be conducted
all outflow and sewage from such
closets and toilets.
Said tanks shall be constructed OF
concrete with the top covering not
to extend above the surface of the
ground, and with walls, floors aud
coverings to be built not less than
six inches in thickness. No tank
shall be constructed of less
dimensions than five feet in depth,
four feet in width and seven feet in
length and shall be constructed
according to scientific and approved
plans and shall be built at the
direction and under the supervision
of the Street Committee of the
City of Grecnville.
Any person or persons failing for
an unreasonable time to comply
with the provisions of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be fined in the sum of
Ss5.oo
Filed Nov. 10, 1911.
Adopted Dec. !, I0IL
]. w. LAM, Mayor,
ORIEN l.. RoARK, Clerk.
The record., 1911-12-21

The new 1900 class freight en-
gines just put in service on this
division are the latest in the motor
line, and are attracting much at
tention. There are FIVE now IN SER
vice, and the order is for fifteen for
the Louisville. Paducah division.
The record., 1911-12-21

The court house clock has been
supplied with a hammer, and since
last Saturday has been announcing
the hours and halves, to the con-
venience and delight of a vast
number of persons. Scores of peo-
pie In town had grown accustomed
to striking of the clock, and missed
it greatly during the time it was out
of repair in this respect.
The record., 1911-12-21

Mr.. Otto A. Rothert, who has
been spending some months in the
county, will return to his home il.
Louisville today. He has collected
much material for his book on Muh-
lenberg during his stay, and has al
so been favored by many valuable
contributions of Indian relics, old
time curiosities, and rare and scarce
specimens of items of handcraft.
Mr. Rothert intends making re.
turn visit of shorter duration in the
county next spring, when he hope
to complete his field work on his
book.
The record., 1911-12-21
Stray Notice.

Taken up by J. II. Lowell, as
sstray, living two miles west Of
GreenviIle, KY, one male calf,
dark brown, unmarked, valued by
NJ. l.. Boggess at SO. This, the
nth. day of November, 1911.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me by ]. II. Lowell, this, Nov. IL,
1871.
|. 7. Rice. I. M. C.. C..
The record., 1911-12-21

Taken up as astraY, by w. S.
Mathis, at his farm FIVE miles East
of GreenvIlle, KY, one red and
white heifer about IS months old,
unmarked, and valued by w. T..
Royal at SI2.oo.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me by w. s. Mathis. This Decem-
ber and, 1911.
45 IT. ]. ]. RICE, J. NJ. {. c.
The record., 1911-12-21

Thurman Latham, aged seven
years. died a, the home of his moth
er on Long creek, ten miles south of
town, last Sunday, after an illuess of
some weeks from Bright's disease,
and interment was in the JONES
graveyard, in Todd county, Monday
afternoon.
The record., 1911-12-21
Burr Grist Mill.

My new burr grist mill is In oper-
alton; call on your merchants fol-
White Flint meal. Also ready to
furnish the public with chicken feed
and chopped corn.
jla8 J. A. SHAVER.
The record., 1911-12-21

Main street Monday morning,
lined both sides for two or three
squares with tobacco wagons, looked
like happy old times, and attracted
the attention OF everyone.
The record., 1911-12-21
COt1tentr11SfIt.

] take it as ! go along
That life must have its gloom,
That now and then the sound of song
Must fade from every room;
That every heart must know its woe,
Each door deaths sable sign.
Care falls to everyone. and SO
/ try to bear with mine.
Misfortune is a part of life;
No one who journeys here
Can dodge the bitterness of strife
Or pass without tear.
Love paves the way for us TO mourn.
Our pleasures breed regret.
One dav a sparkling joy is born,
The next-our eyes are wet.
Each life is tinctured with the pain
OF sorrow and of care.
As now and then comes clouds and rain
Come hours of despair.
Aud yet the sunshine burst anew,
And those who weep shai s.uile,
For JOY is always breaking ths ugh
In Just little while,
The record., 1911-12-21

The members of the General Bap-
list church here and near by are
planning to organize and Emld a
church in town. There are quite a
number of persons interested, and
it is likely the building will be
erected next year.
The record., 1911-12-21

already been done by some parents,
why not give your boy ticket too?
We have opened library at the
Y. NJ. {. A. and Christmas time is
a good time to donate a good book
to the library.
The record., 1911-12-21

Loaded tobacco wagons were nu-
merous in town Monday night,
many of them in sheds, and some
of them out in the open. On &C
count Of the rush of delivery, the
factory people were unable to reach
all wagons, so the drivers returned
home with their teams, returning
Tuesday.
The record., 1911-12-21

Taken up as astray by ]. H..
Pittman, living in Greenville, Ky,
one Jersy heifer, unmarked, about
20 monhs old, valued by J. +,
Coombs and Frank Richardson at
$40. Subscribed and sworn to by
J. II. Pittman before me, this, Nov.
20, 1871.
At. J. II. Lowell, J. ?. NJ. c.
The record., 1911-12-21

The Christmas shopper will now
not get the pleasant smile and the
patient attention, but he does not
deserve them.
The record., 1911-12-21

The hand painted cards which
were on sale at the bazaar can be
had from Mrs. Jennie Roark. These
cards make dainty gifts themselves,
or they can be sent together with
gifts. Be sure to see them be-
fore you finish your Christmas shop
ping.
The record., 1911-12-21

You cannot appreciate the bar
gains in our special sale of Cut
Glass unless you see them; we have
sold to some of the best judges of
Cut Glass in the City.
1t. c. M. Howard & Co.
The record., 1911-12-21

Miss Caroline Oates, who is in
school at Roanoke, Va, is here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Oates, for the holiday vaca-
ton.
The record., 1911-12-21

The bazaars did a splendid bust
ness, and supplied many Christmas
gifts that were handsome and reas-
enable in price.
The record., 1911-12-21
For Sale.

A seven room house with water
and hight on Hopkinsville street,
lot IS by 500 feet.
IT ID. 5. Duncan.
The record., 1911-12-21

We have a few choice pieces
enamel ware regular prlce IS cents
that we want to get out of the way
and will offer them Saturday for
TEN CENTS. Howard.
The record., 1911-12-21

streets were lined with wagons, and
the rush continued all day. II is es-
timated that $50. 900 has been paid
out the three days this week.
The record., 1911-12-21

Mrs. G. p. Dillon is visiuting her
old home in Barren county, and
will remain until about the first OF
the year.
The record., 1911-12-21
ee shall have another

Read the report of the Farmers
Bank of Dunmor in this issue. II
is creditable, satisfactory alike to
despositors, officers and stockholdrs.
The record., 1911-12-21

Mrs. c. +. Roark, who for two
years has been In Washington in the
census bureau, is here on visit to
Mrs. Jennie E. Roark and relatives.
The record., 1911-12-21

We have opened a cask of II. ].
Heinz dry pack white kraut. c.
NJ. Howard & Co.
The record., 1911-12-21

The court house is being given a
coat of paint, and the men at work
on the dome attracted much at
tention this week.
The record., 1911-12-21

New evaporated peaches, prunes,
raislns, citron, lemon and orange
peel, at Howard's.
The record., 1911-12-21

Window glass, all sizes and very
low in price. sxIc inch glass, >
for sc. We have the largest
stock in the county, and are prepar
ed to cut to any odd size. Try us.
c. M. Howard & Co.
The record., 1911-12-21
Give us your job work.

Rev. w. {. Hayes will occupy
the pulpit at the Methodist church
next Sunday morning and evening
The record., 1911-12-21

New dill pickles are IN at How
ards.
The record., 1911-12-21

Have your clothes pressed; Miss
Arnold will do the work in best
manner.
The record., 1911-12-21

The yelp of the gobbler will soon
be only memory.
The record., 1911-12-21

White and colored cardboard,
mat papers. ETC., can be had at
this Office.
The record., 1911-12-21
XMAS GIFTS.

Any boy, young man or older
man will appreciate a membership
in the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation for the year 1912. This has
The record., 1911-12-21

We are prepared to make at
tractive prices to parties wanting
Candy in quantities; lei us figure
with you.
at. G. NJ. Howard a. Co.
The record., 1911-12-21

Santa Claus goods are open at
Bfizendine's, and everyone is in
vited to call.
The record., 1911-12-21

Fresh, smoked and salted meats
Of all kinds at J. E. Coombs * Cos
market. o2o
The record., 1911-12-21

Give Miss Lena Arnold your
pressing; ring 5-a and call will be
made.
The record., 1911-12-21

This is the shortest day of the
year. Now you will have to hurryl
The record., 1911-12-21

Monday is county court day, and
will doubtless draw many persons to
town.
The record., 1911-12-21

Remember that We are not
neglecting our regular trade for
Holiday goods. Our regular stock
has never been more complete than
now. aud we will have special goods
for the feast.
The record., 1911-12-21

All kinds fresh and salted meats
at ]. E. Coombs & Co.
The record., 1911-12-21

Give US your order for fresh meat,
Quick delivery. Coomns & Go.