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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
He THREATENED LIFE
OF OFFICER CHARGE
AGAINST BOSS
coNNoRS, OF THE LEATHER
WOOD MINES, BOUND TO CIR
A4cuiT COURT.
CLAIM THAT He UsEG GUN
Told Constable George Harris If He
"Came That Way Again." 1t Is Al
Ieged-Arrested by Deputy Sheriff
George Puckett.

Boss" J. H. Connors, of the Leath-
erwood mines, was bound over to cir
cult court in the sum of $500 bond by
Esq. Ad H. Forgey Tuesday afternoon,
on a charge of attacking an officer in
the discharge of his duties.
Connors, 1t is alleged, drove Consta-
BILE George Harris, who is delinquent
tax collector for the first district,
away from the mine over which he
has supervision, and threatened If he
ever came back she would not get
away alive" Mr.. Harris secured a
warrant for the mine boss, and placed
1t in the hands Of Deputy Sheriff Geo.
Puckett to serve. Mr. Puckett ar.
rested Connors and hailed him before
the magistrate, where he was tried.
Constable Harris, it is said, went
to the mines to collect some back
taxes from some Of the negro miners
there, when he was attacked by Con.
nors, who, it is said, used a gun I'd
back up his threats.
Connors waived examination before
the justice.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
POTATO CROP IS
In FINE SHAPE
INDICATIONS POINT TO AN Ex-
CEkLENT YIELD OF EARLY
VARIETY.

Prospects are good for the Irish po-
tato crop of Maury county. The
plants have run the gauntlet Of the
freezes and are looking well. Some
of the crops were planted very early
and are exceedingly well advanced.
As a rule, however, the crop will not
be very early this year. So many
have been killed by the frosts in the
past that the planters were just a
little slower this year than usual
about putting the spuds in the soil.
But this proved to be a real good sea-
son for early sowing and those who
took the risk will probably reap a
good reward.
The potato crop when it does make
and the price is good, is one Of the
big money crops Of the county. But
there is probably more risk about the
crop than any other planted in the
county. There is more Of an element
of chance than in anything else that
is grown here. However, il the price
IL fair the prospects are splendid for
good returns this spring.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
TRUSTEES VISIT
MILITARY SCHOOL
TO SEE SHOOTING
WITNESS THE TARGET PRACTICE
OF THE CADETS, WHO TRY
FOR THE MEDAL.
Ma X: WILL B. GRADED |
Several Days Must Elapse Before
Winner Is Announced-Some Ex
cellent Work Being Done in This
Line by the Cadets.

| Five members of the board OF trus-
tees of the Columbia Military Acad-
emy spent the day at the Military
school looking over the student body,
and witnessing the target shooting
for the medal. The marks made by
the students will be sent to the presi-
dent for grading, and it will be sew.
: eral days before the decision in re.
gard to the winner of the medal is
announced.
The members of the board who are
here are General Harvey H, Hannah,
J. H. Kirkland, Harry A. Luck, w. E.
Bostick and E. E. Barthell. The
board is apparently well pleased with
the manner in which the school Ia
being conducted by Coils. Hardy and
Edgerton, the efficient principals who
have had charge of the school for the
past several years.
The cadets made some excellent
marks at shooting, and the medal
will be well deserved, whoever is the
lucky winner.
The trustees arrived In the city
this morning at $50 and proceeded
Immediately to the academy, where
they were welcomed by Coils. Hardy
and Edgerton. The board left on the
$40 train for Nashville.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
GREAT CHANGE
IN OLD CEMETERY
WORK BEING DONE UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF JOHN
LATTA

The old Greenwood cemetery ID be-
ing cleaned under the personal direc-
tion of John Latta. This is the first
time an effort has been made to clean
the cemetery in three years, and the
first time it has been properly at
tended to In several years.
The cemtery was greatly overgrown
with weeds and bushes, and the
change is little short Of transfor-
nation. The tombstones which had
fallen down have been repaired and
again set up in the graveyard.
Some Of the most prominent peo-
pie in the county are buried at Green
wood. Among them are the remains
of members of the family Of Presi-
dent James X. Polk. These graves
are almost covered up and forgotten.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
SPRING LAMBS At A
NICKEL A POUND IS
THE JUNE INDICATION
PRICES FOR SHEEP PRODUCTS
ABOUT HALF THAT OF
LAST SEASON.
WOOL SHOWS A HEAVY LOSS TOO
Old Sheep Are Bringing Just About
Half What They Did In 1910
Spring Lambs Bringing Six cents
Now But Sharp Drop Is Expected.

Spring lambs for Maury county are
going on the market, the frst chip
ments since the Easter markets be-
ing made this week. Joe Hagey 10
shipping car of fine ones today and
other shipments will 60 forward with
in few days.
The price paid for this, one Of the
great products of Maury county, 10
but little better than half that paid
year ago. In fact it might be said
that the whole sheep, lamb and wool
market has been cut in two during
the past year.
Lambs are bringing six cents at
this time. A year ago they were
bringing the farmers ten cents the
pound. Sheep we're bringing them
six and half cents and seven cents,
now they are worth but three cents
on foot. Fall lambs that a year ago
were bringing the raisers seven and
seven and half cents are worth now
about four cents.
1t is generally predicted by form
ers and dealers that the present price
of spring lambs will not be long main
tanned, that by June the price will
be not more than five cents, In fact
there are some familiar with the mar.
ket who doubt If the spring product
will bring a nickel pound in tho
farmers hands by that date. Howev-
Ter, it is a very conservative estimate
to calculate spring lambs by June I
at not more than five cents.
The wool market in sympathy with
the decline of sheep flesh too is down.
The top price for the best wool now
lis only sixteen cents and most Of IL
is going at cent less than that. A
year ago the market opened at 30
cents and the average price was
around twenty-three cents. Two
years ago the price was thirty.two
cents which marks the year Of great
est prosperity for sheep growers Of
this section.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
FARMERS BEGIN TO
PLOW CORN OVER
FOR FIRST Time
EARLY CROPS IN EXCELLENT
CONDITION.-PLANTiN0
GOES ON.
PA. 1URES ARE LOOKING GOOl
Berry Crop Promises Large Yield
This .Year.-Grain Crop Looks
Good.-Wheat and Oats Beginning
20 Show Heads this Week in Maury

The early corn in Maury county is
being worked over the first time by
the farmers. Some of the corn how
ever, which was planted just before
a rain which lasted for about two
weeks, however, is looking sick"
Wheat and oats continue to i'm
prove in appearance Some are be-
ginning to show heads, while in some
sections Of the county the oats are
considerably advanced toward this
stage. Glover is looking fine.
Pastures are in excellent shape.
Spring Is already beginning to take
on the appearance of prosperity.
Blackberries are beginning to
bloom, and there is every evidence
of an abundant crop this summer
Strawberries are beginning to come
rapidly to the front, and there are
some fine specimens in this county.
Apples and peaches are apparently
little short in their crop this year
The blooms have all disappeared, land
the young fruit has begun to make its
appearance. !.
Corn planting is still going for.
ward rapidly. On practically every
farm In the county where this work
has not already been completed the
planters are active.
News comes from Williamsport
that corn Is little backward in that
section Of the county, those fields
which are coming up not showing
any great amount of strength. Other
crops, however, are in good shape.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
OF COL. LEE
BULLOCK TO REST IN
ROSE HILL CEMETERY
WILL REACH HERE ON FRIDAY
MORNING FROM WASHING
TON CITY.
PROMINENT UAURY COUN IAN
Two Leading Members of Tennessee
Delegation in Congress Studied
Law Under Him in Columbia Of
fice-Educated at Hampshire

The remains of Col. J. Lee Bullock
will reach here Friday morning and
will be inferred Immediately in Rose
Hill cemetery. The funeral was held
in Washington, held by Rev. DR..
Wells, pastor of the Mt. Vernon
Methodist church.
Col. Bullock was born on Catheys
Creek, in Maury county, 7S years ago.
He received his first education at
Hampshire, and later read law, prac-
ticing the profession at Columbia for
about twenty years. He was a part
ner here with Nat r. Wilkes, one of
the great lawyers of this bar.
After his removal to Washington he
formed a partnership with Judge A.
o. Freeman, afterwards appointed a
federal judge, and fernando De Soto
Money, afterwards elected a Senator
from Mississippi. The triple partner
ship enjoyed one Of the largest prac-
tices in the country for several years
Two prominent Tennesseans re-
ceived their legal education in the Of
fee of Col. Bullock in Columbia. The
lamented Edward Ward Carmack,
United States Senator from Tennes-
see, and among the most powerful
figures in Tennessee politics, read
law in his office when he was just
entering young manhood. Afterwards
Hon. Lemuel P. Padgett, for several
years the representative Of the sew
enth district in the lower house Of
congress, was given his legal instruc-
eion by Col Bullock.
Col. Bullock founded the Maury
Democrat, and was for several years
the editor Of that paper.
He attained national prominence as
a lawyer, especially after he retired
from the government position in the
Indian claims department, after the
first administration of President
Cleveland, both as lawyer and a
writer. ne was elected to the legis-
lature several terms from Maury
county.
Col. Bullock is survived by his wife
whom he married in Washington. His
first wife was Miss Laura VOORHEES,,
a cousin of J. G. and J. L. Voorhies,
of this city.
He was member Of the Columbia
lodge OF Odd Fellows and Masons.
The funeral services will be held
at the grave in Rose Hill Friday
morning at 10: 80 by Rev. w. T. Hag-
gard, of the First Methodist church.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
TO CELEBRATE
THE ANNIVERSARY
DR.. SMITH WILL DELIVER AD-
DRESS BEFORE THE ETHRIDGE
LODGE |. o. o. r.

The Ethridge lodge of Odd Fellows
will celebrate the 92nd anniversary
of the lodge at Ethridge on next Sun
day, with dinner on the ground. DR..
w. A. Smith, past grand master Of
the lodge, has been invited to deliver
an address before the body on that
day. DR.. Smith will probably accept
the invitation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
FOR
OLD COLUMBIAN
CALVIN WHITE IS APPOINTED
SUPERINTENDENT OF ST.
LOUIS WoRKHoUsE.

Calvin N. White, former Colum.
bia boy, has received another promo
tion from the hands of the govern
ment department of st. Louis. Mr..
White is appointed to superintend the
workhouse of that city, one of the
most lucrative positions in the city.
Mr.. White has frequently receiv-
ed promotions since he Joined the
st. Louis police force in March, 1900.
He is well known here.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
VIOLET GROWN
In CLEANSAND
PRODUCED BY THE AID OF CON
cENTRATED FLOWER
FOOD.

H. Alison Webster has put on dis
play at Woldridge's drug store VIC
let, which was grown in sand, from
which every element of plant food
had been removed, the only nutri
ment received by the plant being
from the concentrated flower food, 9
tablet fertilizer produced by Mr.. Web
ster. The violet has already grown
three leaves, and the fourth is being
grown now. The violet shows that
the flower food is an excellent substi
tute for the nutriment in the earth
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
PETITIONERS BILL
IS DISMISSED
STONE BROTHERS DENIED Dlvis
ION OF THE MARSHALL
ESTATE.

The petition Of Walker, Will and
Sam Stone for a share In the estate OF
Mrs. o. w. Marshall, deceased, was
dismissed this morning in the chan
Gerry court by Judge Bearden. The
suit was brought by the Stones
against w. C. Salmon as administra-
tor of the Marshall estate, and the
evidence in the case was heard sever
al days ago. They claimed relation
ship to Mrs. Marshall, and this claim
was disputed by the sisters Of the de-
ceased.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
PREDICTED FROST
DIDN'T GET HERE

Frost predicted by the weather bu-
reau for Tuesday night did not ma
terialize. So far no reports of the
slightest damage even from frost
have been received from any portion
of Maury county and the farmers are
now persuaded that further danger
from freezes is over for this spring.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
WILL RUN SPECIAL
TO THE REUNION
TRAIN WILL LEAVE THE STA
TiON AT COLUMBIA MAY IS
At II OcLoC.

The special train to the reunion OF
Confederate veterans, to be held in
Little Rock beginning May 16. The
train win be run BY the NJ, C. q St.
L Ry. and will leave here at II
O'Clock on Monday, May Is, arriving
at Little Rock the next morning.
Quite a number Of the old soldiers
are making plans to take the trip to
the reunion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
COLUMBIA MAN
DIES SUDDENLY
HAD BEEN IN NASHVILLE hOSPi.
tai, BUT WAS IMPRov-
ING.

e. c. Adkins, former Columbian,
and the father of Mrs. A. s. Horsley,
died suddenly at hospital in Nash
Vile this morning. Mr.. Adkins was
about rs years old, and had been suf.
fering for sometime. His health,
however, had been considerably i'm
proved, when he dropped dead from
heart disease.
DR.. and Mrs. Horsley and Mrs. Ad-
kins left this morning for Nashville
to take charge OF the body. It will
be sent to Knoxville for burial where
he formerly lived.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
CALLED TO DOOR
SHOT TO DEATH
FARMER OF DRESDEN ANSWERS
CALL TO DOOR OF HIS
HOME.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 3.-Jesse
Workman, aged forty, prominent
farmer of near Dresden, Tenn, in re-
sponse to a call to his door last night,
was fred upon from the dark, heavy
charge of shot striking him in the
right side, killing him instantly. No
clue was left as to the assassin, and
no reason is known for the killing.
Bloodhounds from the State prison
have been sent to the scene Of the
murder.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
THREE CASES
ARE RETIRED
CASE AGAINST TOM M'DONALD
FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY
ONE or THEM.

In the session of the criminal court
this morning, all Of the twelve cases
were continued except three, which
were retired The cases retired
were:
State vs Tom Mcdonald. assault
and battery upon Nelse Dodson.
State VS.. PUNK Jones, gaming.
State vs.. Sam Hays, profanity.
The court was adjourned until the
the first Wednesday in June.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
CAPTAIN LIPSCOMB
DOES NOT IMPROVE
VERY LITTLE HOPE FOR RECov-
ERY OF VENERABLE MEN,
BER OF HOUSE.

There is little, II any hope held out
now for the recovery of Capt. A. A.
Lipscomb, the venerable representa-
tive. He does not improve and his
strength is seemingly gradually leav-
ing him. Everything possible Is be-
ing done for his comfort but the ply
clans and family have but little hope.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
LOTS OF DOUGH
In STRONG BOX
BALANCE TODAY ERcEEDs ALL
AMOUNTS IN PREVIOUS HIS
TORY OF STATE.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 3.-The
balance today in the State treasury
is $1,73O,s47.34. This amount ex-
ceeds all records in the history Of
the State. The unusual amount of
money! 8 caused by the comptroller
to pay the bills presented to him.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
DIBRELL REPLIES
TO GOV. HOOPER
SENDS ANOTHER SHORT LETTER
TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
MAKES ACCUSATIONS.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn May Comp
troller Dibrell sent another short let
ter to Comptroller Dibrell today, clos
ing the correspondence between them.
He in substance accused the Cover
nor of trying to make political capital
and said, and said he, the Comptroller
would rely on the law cited by him
SELF
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
NEGRO TEACHERS
ARE NOT ELECTED

At the meeting of the city board OF
education at the city hall Tuesday
night, the accounts which had been
brought before the board were allow
ed. The election of the negro school
teachers for the city was postponed
until the June meeting.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
STILL HEARING
REALTY co., CASE
NASHVILLE COMPANY WANTS
TO COLLECT REAL ESTATE
COMMISSIONS.

Chancellor Bearden this morning
resumed the hearing Of the case Of
Wheeler Realty Co.. vs. John T. Nit
chell in the chancery court here. The
case is for the collection of alleged
commissions on real estate, which
Mr.. Mitchell claims is not due the
company.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
GALLOWAY VISITS
In INJURY COUNTY
ONE OF THE FUSION LEADERS
ON GUARD AT NASHVILLE
Is HERE.

Hon. W. T. Galloway, one Of the fu-
sionists who have remained on guard
at Nashville during these stirring
times in the legislature, visited his
family at Glendale Wednesday morn
ing, returning to Nashville at II
o'clock. Mr.. Galloway appears opti-
, mistic of the present legislative mud
die.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
CHAN ~ELLOR
TAKES REST

Chancellor Walter s. Bearden went
to Nashville this morning, and there
is no session of the chancery court
The sitting will be resumed Thurs
day morning, with the calling of sew
eral important cases.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-05-05
MAKING SOME
IMPROVEMENTS

The undertaking firm Of. Oakes &
Nichols are making improvements in
their building on Garden street, and
will install some frst-class furnish
ings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-15
New Base Ball Park
All in Readiness
Work Completed, Ground Graded and
Fused Up Ready for Ball
Tossers.

All is in readiness for the Rourkes when
they gather at the new Omaha base ball
park next Monday morning The park
stands completed as Pa remarked with a
glimmer Of a smile, even the contractor
admits It"
IL is a strange looking park to those who
have not seen the old spot since last year,
larger, better and all new. The grandstand
is a thing the fans win thank Pa for
every day the gong rings during the coming
summer, and the park itself is larger and
has undergone some much needed grading
since last fall.
The name Of the new park is still IN
chosen, but suggestions are coming in
thick and fast At the smokehouse, and
one win be taken Saturday night by a com
mittee of players. II would take a book
and an Interpreter to act all the names
down, but the assortment is varied and
something good should result And Pa is
holding season pass for the winner.
The players are expected to be dropping
into Omaha soon, as transportation was
sent them Monday. Thursday. Friday and
Saturday some OF those who do not live
far win be coming along to warm up Sat
urday and Sunday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-15
Field Club Golfers
Are on the Warpath
Object to the Recent Ruling Giving
Juniors Full Privileges of
the Club.

Omaha Field club members are up In
arms and holding various impromptn in
dignation meetings this week. The cause
Of the furore Is the recent rule passed by
the board Of directors. raising the age
limit OF junior members from IS to q years
and allowing the junior members unres-
stricted privileges Of the club without them
paying fun dues
The golf players are the strongest kick
ers," as the links OF the club are already
too crowded with players. They contend
that when they voted for the increasing OF
the club dues last rail- they were assured
by the directors and officers that every
effort would be made to restrict the mem
bership Of the club
More than 200 signers have already been
obtained to q petition being circulated and
at the next meeting Of the directors a re-
consideration Of the ruling passed will
probably be taken
The idea Of the board in passing the
resolution was TO develop the club more
along the lines of a family club such as
the Happy Hollow organization. However.
as the younger members OF the club and
the golfing men have made such serious
opposition a postcard vote viii be taken In
a few days to determine the feelings OF
the majority and the directors will act &C
eordingly.
In the meantime the youngsters are hav-
ing a fine time on the golf links, even
though the season has not really opened.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-15
MANY ENTRIES FOR DOG SHOW
Success Of the Enterprise ia Now
Assured to the Promoters.
NOTED DOGS ARE TO BE HERE
sprasue's FLOODED AiraaIe Has Ar.
rived from ENGLAND ana John
Bucks Great Dane wiz
Come.

Entries for the Omaha Bench show simply
flooded the office Of Secretary r. T.
Burns Tuesday morning and the success
OF the first Omaha dog exhibition IL now
assured The classification OF the lists
will be made in q few days and Il viii
be known positively just how many dogs
will be AT the Auditorium when the show
opens March %. The felines VIII also be
there in fairly strong numbers.
r. H. sprague Of Omaha received an
Ardale terrier Tuesday morning direct
from England. Mr.. sprague declares that
the dog is the best he could buy there and
that he is willing to match him against
any IN the country. "Hellus Won Wurtem-
burg" the famous Great Dane owned by
John Buck and Arthur StOTz, will be here
although II took some hot telegraphing by
Messrs. Buck and storz to obtain the dog
for the Omaha show. The two Omaha
men have never seen their dog, az he has
been travelling from one dog exhibition Ia
another, winning prizes ever since they
bought him. The fancler handling him
wished to show him In the eastern shows
but Omaha fans will see him here.
The majority Of the trophy cups for the
Omaha show have arrived and are on eX-
hlbition in the window OF the Milwaukee,
ticket office at Sixteenth and Farnani
streets. The cups are very pretty in de-
sign and several more Of them will be here
In a few days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-15
eoTcH OVER HOT SANDS
wrestler Finds One Game that He is
Afraid of ana He Adj
mtts Il.

Frank Gotch. champion wrestler, is hav-
ing a live time this week. mixing work
and play, ending here Saturday night at
the Krug theater. Tuesday he was at
Fort Dodge. Ia. and the Shriners there did
their best to ''rassle" with the big fellow
and make him undergo the various tortures
necessary to become one OF the order.
Gotch privately confded to Emil Illanck
his manager, Tuesday morning that he
feared that ordeal more than he did any
wrestling match.
Wednesday night Frank Is scheduled to
meet ERNEST Koch, one OF the husky heavy
weights now IN America, ut Kansas City,
Henry Bohn. the German Samson" who
has been throwing many OF the American
grapplers and is accounted one Of the
worlds strong men, will tackle Gotch on
Thursday night at Chicago.
Charles Cutler, American light heavy.
weight champion. win meet Gotch at Lin
coin Friday night. Cutler will try and stay
an hour and half with Gotch without
being Topped twice.
Omaha will see the champion Saturday
night, pitted against William Demetral the
Greek. Gotch has stated that he has q
great deal OF respect for the-Greek crap
pier and thinks that he Re coming man
DemetraI weighs at the present time only
1876 pounds, but he Ia learning all the wres
Ting game fast and will stick good Will,
with Gotch.