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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
GREGORY'S PAPER
IN DAMAGE SUIT
THE NEWS AND STAR AT Law
TON MADE DEFENDANT
FOR DAMAGES.

The News and Star acknowledges
the compliment Of having been sued
for the sum Of $1,000. plaintiff II
the case being Mrs. Essie Lowery
who charges that an article In the
News and Star Of March IA was In
furious to her business and reputa
tion. The article in question was an
account Of mixup between F. J
Lowery, husband Of the plaintiff, and
]. D. Haines, a switchman in the
Frisco yards in which Haines receiv
ed a knife wound.
On the following day the publica
ton Of the article in question a state
ment appeared In the News and Star
relative to the trouble. published 81
the request Of Mrs. Lowery and sign
ed by that lady.
Mrs. Lowery is said to conduct q
rooming house on Sixth street, south
Of the Frisco tracks. Plaintiff IN
the case Is represented by attorneys
y. F. Thomas and ]. A. Diffendaffer
-Lawton, Okla, News and Star, Sat.
urday. March 80.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
.MAURY FOUNTAINS
HONOR TAYLOR
SEVERAL GO TODAY AND 9TH.
ERs WILL ATTEND SERVICES
ON TOMORROW.

DESPITE the announcement that the
services over the remains OF Senator
Robert L. Taylor in Nashville today
had been postponed until tomorrow
q number Of Columbians and Maury
Maury countians went to the capital
city today. But for the wreck which
delayed the funeral train large
number Of others would have gone,
1t. is expected that tomorrow q hun
dred or more will go from here.
/ Not alone are the partisans of Sen
ator Taylor in Maury county grieved
at his death, but there are those who
never encouraged the Senator's po-
liical ambitions who were his person.
al friends and admirers. They loved
70 hear him speak, they enjoyed his
delightful stories and they had a
warm place in their affections for his
gospel of love and sunshine. They
did not hold him great in the realms
of craftsmanship, but they acknowl.
edged his supremacy on the lecture
platform and as a prose poet Of ma.
ture.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
SPURLOCK RESIGNS
FROM COMMITTEE
DislNI EGRATloN or MAYBuc
PRIMARY MACHINERY IS
THREATENED.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Apr, a.
What is believed to mark the begin
ming Of the disintegration Of the Yer
trees primary board was the resigna-
ton today, as member Of that or
gasization OF Hon. Frank Spurlock, Of
this city. In rendering his resigna-
ton Mr.. Spurlock stated that he did
not have the necessary time to spare
to the matter, but It Is believed that
he was merely letting the vertrees
board down light, as 1t has been but
a short time since he accepted the
appointment.
1t lie rumored here that Judge NJ.
M. Allison, another meber Of the
board may follow the example Of Mr..
Spurlock, as it has been known for
some time that he was an advocate
of party harmony.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
.BIV0UAC AND
CAMP MEETING
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RE-
UNION TRIP AL PERFECTED
AND ANNOUNCED.

The Bivouac and Camp met In reg
nlar monthly meeting at II o'clock
in the county court room at the court
house Monday,
The delegates and alternates elect
ed to the reunion at Macon, Ca, were
as follows:
Delegates Wise Trousdale. M. B.
'romlinson, H. G.. Evans, w. "A. Smith,
and ] T. Williamson.
Alternates-C. s. Williamson, Sims
Latta r. M. Hall, w. 4. Henderson.
y. X. p, Goodwin.
SpronsorMiss Joe Foster, Of Car
ters Creek
Capt. r. D. Smith and H. G. Ev-
ans were appointed committee to
settle with the secretary and treas
arer.
The adjutant delivered to the del
egates their reunion badges.
DR.. q. A. Timmons announced that
the arrangements for the trip had
ali been perfected, and the special
train win leave Columbia at IL
o'clock on Monday, May Z, via Fay
etteville and Decherd.
Rates for the round trip, $3.50.
This does not include the charges
for the sleeper.
It Is thought that there will be
two coaches from here and Lynn
vile
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
CREST OF WATERS
HAS been REACHED
RIVER IS FALLING
ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF DAM
AGE FROM FLOOD coNTIN-
UE TO COME.
SEVERAL Bridges GIVE WAY
While Fences and Water Gates In Al
Sections Of the County Are Swept
Before the Raging Torrents-High-
est Since Nineteen Two.

Further reports from over the
county show that the first statement
Of damage done by the high waters
on Monday night was not an exagger-
alton. From all sections comes the
report were higher than they had
Deen since the great flood Of 1902 and
l4ore damage was done by the waters
than at any time from that cause
since the big food.
Not creek In the county escaped
the big influx Of waters. The rain
was general and nowhere were the
streams that ordinarily drain the
country sufacient to carry on the bis
rainfall. Miles and miles Of fences
lin the county in the aggregate were
washed away. Water gates were a.
most all carried away unless they
were exceptionally well built. But
the chief damage was to the land but
recently sown to oats and clover
EGreat gullies are washed in fields
that are comparatively level
Roads and pixies also suffered i'm
lmense damage the metal being wash.
led entirely away from the latter in
many places which were flooded.
However, the rain was SO severe and
followed by the wind Of Tuesday that
roads dried out very quickly and pre-.
vented the additional damage that
would have resulted from the traffic
|had they remained rain soaked. Sew.
eral bridges were washed away.
Duck river did not make the pre-.
dlcted rise. The crest was reached
at about o'clock Tuesday afternoon
when the gage registered about 2S16
fleet. From that time until dusk the
waters remained almost stationary,
At nightfall the waters began to re,
cede and within few days, without
additional rain, the river will be
about to the usual spring level.
Even with good weather it will be
several days before farm work can be
generally resumed. The land is thor.
|oughly water soaked and many farm.
ers declare that blowing will be out
o fthe question until the end Of the
week or the first Of next.
During Tuesday afternoon and
might the temperature took very
decided drop and this morning was
real winter like. The weather tore.
cast indicates warmer weather for
tomorrow and another fair day il
promised.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
IDOAK AYDELOTT
FOR CONGRESS
wv. A Frost Editor Shelbyviile Ga
zette.)

Nv. A Frost, Editor Shelbyviile Ga
zette.)
We this week announce our young
friend, Mr.. Doak Aydelott. Of Tulla-
homa, as a candidate for Congress
from this district. Mr.. Aydelott Is a
son of the late Hon. James G. Ayde-
lott, for many years . prominent cit
izen Of Tullahoma and democrat Of
state wide reputation. His son Il q
live wire in every way He has done
more for his home town than any
man has ever done. He has develop
ed the lands around Tullahoma into
flrst rate tobacco farms and by 30
doing has brought and will bring
millions Of dollars into his section.
lIad II not been Tor him, many
farms around Tullahoma that are
now producing thousands of dollars
annually. would be growing stunted
blackjack and sassafras bushes. Mr..
Aydelott is man who does things.
We commend his claims to the con-
sideration Of the voters Of Bedford
county. He is subject to the vote
OF the people at the November cleo
ton. Mr.. Aydelott states that he is
the candidate Of no clique or faction.
but that he is making the race as a
democrat and upon his own merits,
and II elected will work for the up
building of his district the state and
the nation.
The South needs more men OF Mr..
Aydelott's capacity to represent
them in Congress.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
KAISER LIKES HossLE SKIRT.


paris Wireless to the New York
Times)
The Temps publishes further de-
tails of the conversation between the
actress, Mile. Provost, and the Kai-
ser on the occasion when the latter
was dining at the French embassy in
Berlin.
The Kaiser showed himself mp to
date a. regards Paris fashions, and
was greatly interested in Mile. Pro
vost's opinions. He thought the lob
bic skirt very becoming, but certain
ly did not like the new fashion Of
the panier skirt.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
OBSERVATIONS FOR
MONTH OF MARCH
RAINFALL FOR THE MONTH WAS
ALMOST SEVEN INCHES,
TEMPERATURE s7.1.

The meteorological record for the
month of March as taken at Ashwood
shows that there were thirteen rainy
days during the month. The amount
of rainfall for the month was e.s6
inches; maximum temperature 81 on
the 18th; minimum temperature, 81
on the 10th; mean temperature, ST..
Nine days below freezing. With the
exception Of 1906 and 1909. it was the
coolest March for ten years.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
SPECULATIONRIF
AS TO SUCCESSOR
OF LATE SENATOR
tcontinued from First Page,


want and are demanding that re-
publican be appointed. Some OF
them are saying that the opportuni-
ty comes to him by fortune, or mis-
fortune, as the case may be, and was
q matter not under consideration
when Hooper was candidate for
governor, and that he is under no
obligation to any who may have sup
ported him.
Should republican be the ap-
pointee Newell Sanders seems to
have the call, though there are q
number OF others mentioned. Many
seem to think that It would be gra-
,lous act to name Alfred A. Taylor,
| brother Of the dead senator, who
has been life long republican. 9th
! er names that have been spoken OF
are John w. Overall, George N. TIL
man, Asbury Wright, H. Clay Evans,
Foster ". Brown and John r. Walk.
or. m
4 The independent democrats set
forth their claim In the petition
which was signed here Monday and
the caption Of which was published
that day. Among those whose Names
are most prominent IN the discussion
Iare b. A. Enloe, Judge John x.
Shields and Chas. T. Gates, Jr.
In considering the appointment Of
an independent democrat. Gov. Hoop
Ter would necessarily be limited to
Those already in Office to whom he Ia
under personal obligation. It ia
pointed out that by naming Col. En-.
!, loe, he could appease the republi.
cans by naming his successor. The
same is true of Chancellor Bullock
and Judge Shields. However, the
successor to Judge Shields would be
elected In August, SO that the tenure
of office would be very limited.
/ The the necessity of the appoint.
ment is a political misfortune to Gov,
Hooper is generally admitted, and
some Of his friends assert that he
will likely leave the vacancy for the
Legislature to fill. Those who know
him best, however, contend that after
the burial Of Senator Taylor he will
dispose OF the matter quickly.
! Although there are no announced
candidates for the place. and will be
none until after the interment OF Sen
ator Taylor Thursday at Knoxville
the friends Of a number Of prospect.
i've applicants are already busy. Gov.
Hooper is denying himself to all call.
ers and ss keeping away from he
once at the capitol, but this fact does
not curb the energies of those wish,
ing to advise the executive, who are
enabled to reach him through the
mails. Some Of the letters received
confine their arguments to the advis.
ability of naming democrat, while
other writer's state that only 4 repub.
lican should have the honor. But
some Of the writer's have personal
choices, and make good arguments
as to their ability and availability.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
PRESIDENT WANTS
ALFRED TAYLOR
WILL URGE THE GOVERNOR TO
NAME DEAD SENATOR'S
BROTHER.

WASHINGTON. Apr. ait was
said in washington tonight that
President Taft would use his ipfiu.
encs with Governor Hooper to bring
about the appointment of Senator
Taylor's brother. former Congress
man Alfred Taylor. to an out the
Senator'S unsxpirsd tsrn-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
REV. S. M. CHERRY
AT MT. PLEASANT

Rev. s. NJ. Cherry. of Bigbyville,
win preach at the Methodist church
OF Mt. Pleasant Sunday morning at
IL o'clock The usual Sunday school
period viii be taken up by a special
program prepared by a committee on
missions.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
SHERIFF GOODWIN
ABLE TO BE OUT

Sheriff Claude Goodwin was out to-
day for the first time since the oper-
alton on his head several days ago
for the removal of fatty tumor. He
is feeling fine, and within a short
time expects to be entirely well.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OF CANDIDATES
FOR coNoREse

FOR CONGRESS.
The Herald isauthorised to -
ncunce
Hon. Clarence w. Turner,
Of Humphreys County,
% the regular Democratic nominee
for Congress from the Seventh De.
trict election Tuesday. November
s, 1912. wedIwk
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-04-05
EPISCOPAL SERVICE
ON GOOD FRIDAY

The three hour service which was
announced for Friday at the Episco-
pal church viii not be held, but
there VIII be service at II .. m.
instesd.
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
INTRUDER DRIVEN
FROM RESIDENCE
BY FIRE FIGHTERS
Home of DR., Woodward
Saved by Members of
Engine Company.

The home OF DR.. T. Woodward. at
Twenty-eighth street and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, was ransacked last
night.
A light moving about on the second
story of the residence attracted the
attention of the fremen attached to No
. Chemical Engine Company. They
knew DR.. Woodward was In Pennsyi-
vanla, having gone there over a week
ago. and they hurried to make an In
vestigation. while some of the firemen
covered each window on the lower floor.
others tried the entrances. They found
the rear door open.
Entering the building they. could find
no one. The light had disappeared just
as they reached the scene Bureau
drawers were tossed about. and the IN
terror OF the house indicated that rob-
bers had been there. The glass had
been broken out OF the back door,
which then had been unfastened.
No one was able to tell whether any
thing had been stolen by the intruder
The police were notified and are in
vestigating today. It Is regarded as
certain the Intruder saw the firemen
coming and ran of.
DIR. Woodward. who IL connected with
the veterinarian service of the Govern
n1ent. was notified In Chester county
Pa. where he Is visiting.
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
CITY THAT SCOfFED
IN WR|GHT'S YOUTH
! WEEPS AT HIS BIER
lAll Dayton Pauses as Fu-
neral of Most Famous
1 Son Is Held.

DAYTON, Ohio, June 2.-wilbur
Wright, the first man who ever few,
peer Of the men who invented the
steam engine. the steamship, and the
telegraph, was buried here yesterday in
gmodest cemetery on the outskirts of
the city.
The city Of Dayton, as q mark of re-
/ spect to the memory of its distin-
guished son. suspended business during
/ the hours of the funeral. A proclama-
ton issued by Mayor Phillips called
upon all Dayton citizens to pay this
tribute to the late inventor and avi-
ator.
The funeral cortege was the most
/ imposing the community has ever
seen. From the modest home in Haw-
thorne street the coffin was followed
by the aged father, Bishop Wright,
Miss Catherine Wright, the devoted
sister; Orville Wright, his distinguished
frtternal co-operator; and the other
brothers, Lorin and Reuchlin. with their
! families.
The most grief-stricken member of
! the family. according to visible tokens,
was little eight-year-old Horace, the
favorite nephew, who is a son of Lorin.
There was also in the large following
great proportion of the most distin-
guished citizens of Dayton, representa-
tfves of the city and State government,
representatives of the United States
army and a delegation from the Aero
nautical Society of New York, consist
ins Of William ]. Hammer and Marcus
/ Mead.
Amid the floral tokens of coincidence
/ were beautiful wreaths from the
Aeronautical Society of New York, the
OF Illinois, and other aeronautical
societies. as we'll as many scientific
F.; and patriotic organizations. The grief
manifested from all parts of the coun-
,S.s Sor s,hi1s ~ ia, tns hodv o'1u ~
state
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Woman's Single Tax
Club Names Officers

officers of the woman's single Tax
Climb of Washington were elected at a
meeting held last week at the home Of
II. Martin williams. reading clerk uf
the House. at Riveria'e. Md, the bust
ness meeting being combined with a
number OF addresses given by delegates
10 the annual convention Of the Wom-
ems National Single Tax Committee.
Mrs. walter ]. Swanson was elected
president: Miss Ada Rhodes vice presl-
dent. Mrs. Agnes Lane, recording sec
retary: Mrs. william X. Hcrghton, cor
responding secretary: Miss tJeor .. the
niece Of Congressman Henry George,
jr.. respondent. anil Mrs. l.. p ShIdy.
press correspondent.
Addresses were made bv Mrs. Mari
ctte L. Johnson, Of the single tax col
onv nt Fairhope, Ala: William d. Mac
kenzie, Herbert Browne. G B. Hemin-
way, and Miss Grace Isabel Colbron, OF
Now York
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Suffragist Movement
4, Hits Home of "Isms''

ARDEN. Del, June 1.-The suff-agist
movement has hit this place, the home
Of socialists. PHILOSOPHERS. anarchists.
etc, and the women are holding a
strong position on the field OF battle.
''vote for Women" were the words
inscribed upon yellow sashes worn by
1os women who assembled at Arden yes
terday afternoon and they voiced the
reasons why women should have the
same right to vote as the men. There
were suffraRists from distance pres
ent, including Miss Evelyn Akworth.
Of San Diego. Cal, There were also
delegations from New York and Phila-
deIphia in the parade.
A big ball was held last night at
which the suffragists were the leading
spirits
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Will Send Girl
To Open-Air Camp

A heavy cloak, steamer rug, outing
flannel gowns, hot-water bag, woolen
gloves, trunk, and money for trans
porta ton are asked by the Y. W. c. A.
for a young woman who is to be sent
to the Trudeau sanitarium. at Saranac
Lake because OF the closing of sani-
tarium near Washington.
The young woman Is a stenographer,
eighteen years of age, and has been a
member of a department extension club
for four years. Anyone who will con-
tribute any of the articles needed should
report to the Y. w. c. A. rot later than
June 5. The Trudeau Sanitarium al
Saranac Lake is one of the first open
afr camps established for the treatment
cf tuberculosis.
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Georgetown Convent
Alumnae to Gather

Members of the Georgetown Convent
Alnmnae Association from all parts Of
the country will gather at the annual
meeting of the association at the con-
vent Tuesday morning.
In the afternoon at 2 o'clock the sis
ters of the convent will entertain the
visiting members at a luncheon. Mrs.
NJ. NJ. cunliff. of Brookline, Mass; Mrs.
Merton Tucker. of Seattle, Wash: Mrs.
Frederick Stegmire, of Salt Lake City,
and Mrs. 3. Matthews. of Washington,
will be among those who will respond
to toasts at the luncheon.
Following the annual meeting and
luncheon. the members of the associa-
tion and the sisters of the convent will
enter into a spiritual retreat for three
Gays.
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Orville Says He
Will Garry Out Plans
Developed by Wilbur

DAYTON, ohio. June N2-Plans Of
Wilbur Wright for the development Of
aviation will I've carried on uninterrupt-
ed by his brother Orville, according to
q statement by Orville Wright tonight.
''The death OF my brother has been an
irreparable blow to all Of us he said.
Although have given no thought to
hesiness affairs. the work started by
him will he carried on. His death came
az, al feerful shock right when we were
IN. the nridst of Olans for n bright flu
tyfe, but my brothers ideas will be car
ried. out" ....
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
"Grasshopper" Causes
Policeman to Fight

Special Policemen r. p. Jones had a
lively scrimmage with half a dozen COL
ored men at Second street and Virginia
avenue southeast last night, when he
hopper hurled az him by Dunmore.
hopper" hurled at him by. Dunnore
Five Of Dunmore's pals sought 10 pre-
vent the arrest. Jones was used rough
ly, but other policemen went to MS as
sIstance and six colored men werc
taken into custody. come charged with
assault and others with disorderiy con-
duct. jt
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Phi Chi BANQUET.

With an attendance Of thirty alumni.
and the membership OF
the class of 1912. the annual banquet of
Phi Chapter of the Phi Chi fraternity
OF the medical school Of George WASH
ington University was held at the
Shoreham last night. DR.. Dunning s.
Wilson was the guest of honor.
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Picnic by Carmen.

The relief association Of the employees
of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company viii have a picnic at
Chesapeake Beach IN THURSDAY. June
q. A meeting Is to be held next Tues
duv to arrange a formal program of
sports for the occasion.
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
The Secretary OF the Navy
and Mrs. Meyer to Enter
tain Boat Party.

The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Meyer will take a large party Of
young people for a trip down the Po-
tomac to Mt. Vernon Thursday after
noon. on board the Mayfiower, in hon
or of the visiting German naval Of
fcers who are expected in Washing
ton early this week.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mclean were
hosts at their usual Sunday breakfast
today at Friendship. having among
their guests the Secretary Of the Navy
and Mrs. Meyer, the Misses Meyer,
Miss Catherine Britton, Miss Gladys
Hinckley. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward b.
Mclean, and a number of the young
er bachelor diplomats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Letter were
hosts at large luncheon party today
at their country place on the Potomac
Palisades. .f' .......
The Washington times., 1912-06-02

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The Washington times., 1912-06-02
Big Reception
TamnrroX Evening.

Tomorrow Evening. -, ..-
Another notable entertainment in dip
lomatic circles will be the reception for
which Mitchell Innes, counselor of the
British embassy, has issued invitations
for Monday evening, June 3, in celebra-
ton of the birthday Of King George,
Mr. Innes, who is acting as charge
d 'affaires of Great Britain in the alb
The Washington times., 1912-06-02
In Is Days
A Full
Firm
Bust is
Worth
More
to a
Woman
Than
Beauty |

! don't
care how
thin you
are, how
old you
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haccid
are the
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| ly, that
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envy Of
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The Washington times., 1912-06-02

Miss Margaret Strother Smith. who is
spending June week at Annapolis, will
Join her mother, Mrs. Smith, at At
iantic Beach, Fla, next week.
IIevt. Alexander Sharp, U. s. N, and
Mrs. Sharp, are spending the week at
Annapolis.