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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
STOCK SHOW ON
NEXT MONDAY IS TO
Be A BIG EVENT
HORSEMEN OF COUNTY ARE
ALIVE TO ITS IMPOR-
TANCE.
fine ANIMALS WILL Be HERE
Chicken and Berkshire Dealers Are
Also Going to Do Some Stunts.
Music Will Be One of the Features
of the Occasion.

Every indication points to the com.
plete success of the big horse, stock
aid hog display in Columbia on next
Monday. The stock and horsemen
of the county are manifestIng great
deal of interest in the event and have
assured DR.. W. P. Woodbridge, the
chairman of the Board of Trade com.
mittee in charge, of their desire to
heartily cooperate.
The horses, mares, jacks and jen.
nets will be assembled at the lot in
frolt of the jail on East Sixth street
where the line of march will begin.
The line will be from there to the
square thence up West Sixth to Arm
strong street then to West Seventh
and back to the square.
A unique display Of the county's re-
sources this year will be the chicken
exhibit. Several of the chicken fan
clers Ct the county have already de-
olared their intention of bringing in
one or more coops of their finest
birds. The Berkshire breeders are
also alive to the excellent opportu-
nity which the -HaysWM afford shem
for showing their animals and sever
al fine ones will be on display.
1t is certain that there will be a
number of horse and jack buyers
nrre from other sections. Two or
three have already written, here to
ask the date of the display as they
desire to come when they can see the
oest in the county. Persons who
have stock for sale could not find a
better market than in Columbia on
next Monday.
Music will be furnished during the
day by the band of the Columbia Mill
tary Academy
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
ESCAPED PRISON
OR DROWNED
MYSTERY SURROUNDS ol3Ap.
PEARANCE OF TWO CON.
vcTS FROM PEN.

NASHVILLE, Mar. 27.-Mystery
-urrounds the disappearance of Jas.
Ramsey and Morgan Temple, two
white prisoners at the state peniten.
tiary, who had been working as trus-
ties at the pumping station. The
men disappeared from their places
Monday night and although blood
hounds were put on their trail, no
trace OF them has been found.
Whether they made their escape or
were drowned in the river is not
known.
According to Warden Rimmer
neither of the men had any special
cause to induce them to try t. es-
cape, as they were both in the peni-
tentiary for short sentences and
would have been liberated within the
next two months.
A small boat, which is kept at the
pumping station has disappeared and
its absence has led the prison author
tiles to believe that the two men were
out in the river, overturned the small
craft and were drowned.
Temple was sent to. prison nearly
two years ago from Davidson county
for horse stealing. He is described
as having blue eyes, black hair:
weighs $50 pounds; height 5 feet 7
inches
Ramsey is one of the three cnvicts
known as the Ramsey brothers. eent
up from Gainesboro for murder. One
of the brothers was pardoned Christ
mas and another is still in the reni-
'teptiarysss Ramsey is a. married man
With four children; has blue eyes and
black hair; dark skin, weighs 100
pounds and is 5 feet S1s inches tall
Ramsey's term was four years and he
has been a trusty several months.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
The Great Annual Horse and Stock Day, Monday,
April 1Bring Your StallionS, Mares, Gedinqs Jacks
REPRODUCTION
MONDAY NIGHT
SCHOOL AT WATER VALLEY
PRESENTS THE "COUNTRY
MINISTER"

The presentation of "The Country
Minister" at Water Valley Saturday
night. attracted only very small
crowd, on account of the heavy rain
fall that day and night At the re-
quest of large number of friends
of the school and at the judgment of
the faculty it was reproduced on Mon
day night with more success. The
two presentations netted $37, which
goes to the school improvement fund.
The preliminary speaking between
the schools at Water Valley and San
Ia Fe will take place Friday night.
These trials are for the selection of
the representatives in the medal con-
tests at the close of the schools for
summer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
ONE Time REGULAR
COMMITTEE CALLED
-
F0R.NEXT MONDAY
TO TAKE ACTION WITH REFER
ENCE TO LEGISLATIVE
TICKET.
WILL ALSO DISCUSS HARMONY
Body Has Previously Endorsed the
"vertrees" Primary But May Also
Take a Look In on the Crump-Pat-
terson movement.-Candida

The Democratic Committee OF
which John nj. Burns is chairman
and viii Williams is secretary will
meet next Monday morning at the
court house. Whether or not this is
now the regular" committee or an
irregular regular" committee can.
not be, definitely stated. It is ex-
pected. however, that some action
will be taken Monday which will de,
eide this question. 1t is understood
that there are some members of the
committee who are anti-Vertrees des.
pite former action of the committee
in endorsing the Vertrees primary.
Unquestionably ex-Gov Patterson
and followers have some friends on
the committee and if they have their
way it is probable that the char
mony" movement launched by
Crump and Patterson last Friday
will be endorsed.
The call does not reveal exactly
the purpose of the meeting further
than to take action on Legislative
matters The following clause, aow-
-srer, Will enable. i broad discussion
of harmony in general and the
Crump-P Patterson brand in particu-
lar; "And for the purpose of tran
sacting such other business as may
come before it,"
DR.. Bledsoe Brown is already an
announced candidate for the Senate.
His friends clearly dominate the
county committee so that what ever
action is taken with reference to the
Senatorship will doubtless be in the
interest of DR.. Brown.
1t is generally conceded that r NJ
Moore will again be one of the ncmi-
nees for thes House, but opinion is
divided as to his running mate.
The call for the meeting follows:
THE Maury County Democratic
Executive Committee is hereby call
ed to meet in the Circuit Court Room
at the court house in Columbia at II
o'clock a. M, Monday, April 1st to
take some action looking to the selec-
tlon of legislative nominees and to
&o1n -
the selection OF a nominee for Sena-
tor for the 20fh senatorial district,
and for the purpose of transacting
other business as may come hefore
1t.
"JNO. M. BURNS. Chm.
WILL s. WILLIAMS, Secty"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
FORTY DEATHS OF
SPINAL MENINGITIS
EPIDEMIC BREAKS OUT IN BRIAR
WOOD VICINITY IN KEN
TUCkY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Mar. 27.-Lou
isville physicians have been called
upon by spencer county physicians
and veterinarians to aid in the in
vestigation of the epidemic of cere
bro spinal meningitis that has orok
en- out afresh in the Briar Wood dis
trict Residents of the locality are
of the firm belief that horses have
helped spread the disease. They
point to the fact that forty animals
have died in the past few months
and that before death symptoms OF
meningitis were detected in the
horses. Several other horses and
mules now Ill are exhibiting symp.
toms. It Is proposed to keep close
watch on the animals and in the
event of the deaf hof one of them a
quantity of spinal fluid will be OBJ
tanned and submitted for laboratory
analysis. Forty deaths Of adults
ard children have occurred in Jefer.
son and Spencer counties during the
past two months.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
BLOODY DEED
In JACKSON
MISS RUTH ROBINSON AND HER
YOUNG BROTHER SHOT sY
BROOKS GOWAN.

JACKSON Tenn. Mar. 27-ToDight
shortly afterf o'clock Brooks Gowan,
a young man, shot Miss Ruth Robin
son, her younger brother, Ham Rob-
lEson, and himself with a 38-calibre
revolver. The boy was struck above
the abdomen and will likely not sur
vive. All three are in the hospital.
Jealousy is given as he cause of
iihe act. Go&an has, BEEN. attentive
to Miss Robinson for several 5ears.
Several weeks ago he lost his posi-
ton as book-keeper with the local
gas company. Since that time Miss
Robinson, it is said, has had nothing
to do with him, and has refused to
allow him to call on her.
Gowan went to the home tonight
with revolver and, entering the
room of Miss Robinson, fired at her,
Tho ball striking her in the side. AT
ter shooting her he pointed his gun
at the boy, who ran to a closet near
by, Gowan pursued him, firing a shot
into the lads body. Gowan then shot
himself twice. When neighbors ar
rived Gowan is said to have been
making an attempt to reload the gun,
as he lay on the floor.
Gowan, it is said, made the state
ment tonight that he was madly in
love with the girl, that she had prom
Used to marry him, that of late she
had been cold toward him, and he
did not like her attitude,
Jackson was considerably aroused
tonight over the affair and a big
crowd gathered around the hospital.
Miss Robinson is the daughter of
Mrs. Ham Robinson and is very
beautiful young woman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
MUTINY In
MEMPHIS JAIL
ONE SHOT DEAD AS HE ATTACK
ED JAILER WITH A
BOTTLE.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Mar. 27.-NicI
Carter, negro prisoner in the county
Jail, was shot and instantly killed al
1870 Tuesday afternoon, as he led an
attack of Jailer B. Buchanan.
The shooting followed a series oi
mutinous attacks on TRUSTEES and as
sistant jailers. Early Tuesday sever
al negroes twice attacked and severe
ly beat Walter Terrell, white
trusey, on the inside corridor.
Buchanan entered the corridor to
quell disturbance that had been
started by desperate negroes. Car
ter, it is said, rushed upon him with
an upraised bottle that had been
smlggled into the jail. AS he swung
Buchanan drew his revolver and
fired. The negro fell dead with ? bull
let through his heart.
The shooting Immediately Quieted
the other prisoners.
Sheriff Tate was hastily summon
ed to the jafl and at once notified 9TH
er officials. An inquest will be held
Immediately.
Sc 7eral negroes classed as bad
by the jailers and county authorities
have been in mutiny for several days
1T the jail. Recent fights and rob-
berries have been reported. A clique
of prisoners, 1t is said, have beea ter
rorizing the others, and frequently
the air was rent with shrieks and
cries from their victims.
Jaller Buchanan and deputies have
been powerless to quelI the disturb
ances by ordinary means.
Several of the suspected ringIead-
ers of the gang have been placed in
solitary confinement.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
SAFE BLOWN OPEN
IN EV|NS BROTHERS
STORE AT CULLE0KA
NO CLUE AS TO WHO THE ROB-
BERS ARE IN THIS
CASE.
FOURTH BLOWING This YEAR
Penitentary Bloodhounds Are Tele-
phoned for and the Curious Kept
Away From the Store and Safe.
ABOUT Sixty Dollars Taken.

The fourth safe blowing In the
southern part of the county since the
first Of the year occurred Tuesday
night when the safe in the store of
Evins Bros, at Culleoka, was b.own
to pieces, the papers inside were de.
stroyed and the money therein TAX.
en-. 1t is not thought that there was
more than $50 in it.
On entering the store this morning
early Mr.. Eyins discovered what had
been done and did not go near the
safe, but Immediately locked the
! store and telephoned to Nashville
for the penitentiary bloodhounds.
| The. entrance to the store was
made by forcing the SIDE door to the
rear of the store.
This makes the fourth safe blow
Ing within a radius of six or eight
fmiles during the past few mouths.
The first Of these occurred at Camp
| bell Station. This was closely fol-
lowed by the same thing at Grove
fiand. Then came the second rob-
fbery at Campbell Station
+ s ~Cuileoka, isa only about twp miles
from Campbell Station In none of
these .robberies was there any very
great amount of cash taken, and in
every instance it seems that there
was nothing sought BY the robbers
except cash.
Evidently these robberies have all
been projected by the same individu-
ais and perhaps by some one located
in that section. In no case has there
been any bungling or any misjudg-
ment as to the time to do the work
and the location of things about the
store All entries have been made
with ease and without disturbance
and no mistake of any character. has
been made with the exception that
in one instance bundle of curren-
cy was overlooked in desk
The bloodhounds were due to ar
rive at Culleoka on a freight train
about ? o'clock
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
BOIL Err EXPLOSION
AT HOLCOMB, ALA.
AND THREE INJURED, ONE
MORTALLY.

MOBILE, Ala, Mar. 27.-A special
..am Holc0mb, Ala, says:
-our men were instantly kill and
A-"e injured, one fatally, in boiler
explosion at the saw mill of Stewart
Hardin here today
The explosion occurred when one
o tie negro employees of the mill
lou-ed cold water into boiler which
nad run low. The explosion was
neaFd for miles around and resulted
Il The almost total demolition Of the
NIL. Arthur Shamburger, the whit
man Who was injured, and is expect
eI 10 die, and the two negroes who
were hurt are in a serious condition.
All OF those killed and injured
acre residents of Holcomb, Sumter
nil
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
WHI1ELAW REID
In LIMELIGHT
AMERICAN CONDITIONS CON-
PARED WITH FRANCE BEFORE
THE RESOLUTION.

LONDON, March 27.-The state
lnent published in New York on
March 16 quoting Whltelaw Reid
American ambassador to Great Brit.
tain, as comparing the present condi.
tions of this country with those of
France before the revolution, was
dragged into the limelight before the
House Of Commons this afternoon by
Sir Henry James Dalziel, liberal
member OF the Kircaidy Burghs. Sir
iienry was curious as to the aecura-
icy of the statement and wanted Sir
Edward Grey to catechise the Ameri-
can ambassador on the subject, Ed
win Samuel Montagu, parliamentary
of state for India, on
behalf of Sir Edward Grey, foreign
secretary, declared that he was sure
that the statement was not true. He
had not heard of it until Sir Henry
Dalziel sent copy of it to him.
Sir Henry Dalziel declared that he
would again refer to the matter at
the first opportunity.
Whitelaw Reid, American ambas-
ssdor will be accorded a civic re-
ception by the Lord Mayor and mu-
nicipal authorities Of Belfast tomor-
row evening. The Ambassador leaves
for Ireland tonight and on the even
ing of March 81, viii deliver an ad-
dress before the Presbyterian histori-
cal society Of Ireland.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
SUGAR TRUST MEN
SEEM MOST LIKELY
TO GET CLEAN BILL
NEW YORK COURT SEEMS IN.
cLINED TO ORDER VERDICT
OF ACQUiTTAL.
IS UP TO THE PROSECUTOR
He Must Present Some Weghty Rea.
sons to Prevent Such Action-Per-
ishable Collateral Taken on the
Loan Provoking Litigation.

NEW YORK, Mar 26.-The pros
pect that Judge Hand, of the United
States district court, would instruct
the jury to acquit John E. Parsons.
Washington B. Thomas and other Of
fcials of the American Sugar Refin-
ing Company on trial for conspiracy
was in view today when counsel for
the defendants furnished long argu-
ments on a motion to dismiss the in
dement's.
| Judge Hand, who reserves decis-
ION on the motion until tomorrow,
several times remarked during the
argument that he agreed with the
points raised and announced that un-
less the district attorney would con-
vince him otherwise he would in
struct the jury to bring in a verdict
Of not guilty.
, The announcement came in con-
Lection with point raised by James
NJ. Beck, IN discussing the $1,25o,s ,s00
loan made to Adalph Segal, promot-
er of the Pennsylvania Sugar Rein
ing Company, through which it is, al
ieeed the sugar trust" obtained con-
trol Of the Segal plant. Mr.. Beck
pointed out that the American SUI
gar Refining company took "collat-
eral of perishable nature" for the
loan
In order to safeguard their col
lateral and protect themselves from
having the collateral impaired, they
specified that the plant was not 20 be
operated" said Mr.. Beck, for to do
SO they figured would have impaired
the plant. And / think your honor
will agree that the leaders had per-
iect right to so order the plant to
close. for who would want their col
lateral made useless or greatly re-
duced in yalue?"
Il think you are right" said Judge
Eand "and unless Mr.. Wise can 9th
erwise convince me l will order the
jury to acquit.'
District attorney Wise characterize
ed the contention of the defense as
absurd, asserting that the best proof
that the defendants conspired to
keep the refinery closed and wanted
to keep it closed was that when Sam
uel Untemyer, acting for Segal, tried
to have the trust" give its consent
to the opening Of the refinery. Un-
termyer told the oficials, he pointed
out, that unless Segal was permitted
to open the refinery he could never
repay the loan.
Knowing this" said the district
attorney" the trust would certainly
have given its consent to the opening
of the refinery IL they had wanted to
get their money back. But they re-
fused to allow the refinery to epen."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
SENATOR TAYLOR M
IS IMPROVING
HUGE BoQUET OF AMERICAN
BEAUTY ROSES, SENT BY
TAFT.

WASHINGTON, March 27.- -Sena-
tor Robert L. Taylor had fairly
good day and is resting well tonight.
yFhe fact this his pulse and tem,era-
tdre are normal encouraged his pay
sicians to believe that be is approach
ing rising ground.
Senator Taylor Is still unable to
take the slightest nourishment, e.
cept in liquid form, and that very
sparingly. Among the ioral expres-
sions Of sympathy received at the
Taylor apartments today was a huge
boquet Of American beauty rSess
from President Taft.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-03-29
THE TRUSTEES
OF MARTIN COLLEGE
ARE GATHERED AT PULASKI
FOR A MEETING OF THE
BOARD.

: PULASKI, Tenn, Mar. 26.-The
board of trustees of Martin College
met here today and are to be in ses-
sion again tomorrow. The school
was about two years ago taken In
hand by the Methodist Episcopal con-
ference. Members who have arrived
are DR.. TIllett, Of Vanderbilt, presi-
dent of the board; Revs. ]. r. Stew
art, Of Nashville; T E. Ragsdale, Of
MuTfreesboro; ]. W. Cherry, of Fay
etteyille; W. B. Taylor, Belle Buckle.
Others win arrive tonight.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-07-19
THE EIGHT HOUR LAW.
Employer Cannot Require Employe
Ia Work Longer. But Latter
Can do ID of His Own
NOlitiOn.

AUSTIN, July 11-Attorney Gen
eraI Lightfoot today in an opinion to
I'D. N. McCuiGton, mayor of Paris
CONSTITUTES the eight hour law The
attorney general does not attempt
20 pass upon the constitutionality Of
the act but holds that for any en-
ployer to require an employe to work
over eight hours per day on any city
work would be a violation of the law,
but II such employee voluntarily de-
sires to do such work he may do
so without being in violation OF the
statute.
The full text OF the opinion, which
is rather important as it affects lab
or generally over the state is as
follows
Austin, Texas, July 1O--Hon. I'd.
II. McCuiston. Mayor, Paris. Texas
My Dear Sir: We have under consid-
Grafton your letter of June Is. ask
ing for a construction of the eight
hour law passed by the thirty-sec-
ond legislature, as same applies 20
employees Of your city ina its fire and
water departments and trash haulers
Answer has been delayed somewhat
because Of the ereat difficulty in the
conclusion as 10 the scope of the
act.
TheIanguage OF the act Us not as
specificas &C. might have been and
many difficulties are encountered in
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-07-19
sHERIFFs SALE

BY virtue of an order OF sale, is
sued out of the Honorable District
Court OF Mitchell County, on the 3rd
day OF July. A. d., 1912 in the case
Of G. A. O'Keefe versus A. r.. Foster
and j. l.. Foster, No. 1866, and to
me as sheriff, directed and delivered
have levied upon, this 9Th day Of
July. A. d., 1912 and will between
the hours of 10 O'Clock a. IN. and
4 o'clock p. m. on the first Tuesday
In August, A. d. 1919, It beng the
9Th day of said month at the Court
House door of scurry County, in
Snyder, Texas. proceed to sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder for
cash in hand. all the right, title and
interest, which said A. X. Foster and
]. L. Foster had on the first day of
January. A. d.. 1908, or at any time
thereafter, Of, in and to the follow
ing described property. to wit, that
CERTAIN tract or lot of land, situated
in Scurry county, Texas. about six
teen miles Southwest OF the county
seat, known as the Foster place and
described as Lot No Of the Kirk
land and Field surveys, according to
and as the same is represented on
the map, showing the subdivisions
of said curveys and other lands
which is recorded on page No. 4S3
of Book No. 16, Of the deed records
of Scurry county, Texas, the same
containing 254 & $40 acres, 1t being
n part of surv US No. 81 and so as
patented TO G.. A. Kirkland and
JamesH Field by patents No i22 and
465 respectively. vol. No. and the
field notes Of said lot. arc fully Civ
en- In the deed by which the said
c. 4. OKeefe conveyed the same to
said A n. Foster and j. l.. Foster,
which said deed appears of record
on pages G31-654 Of Book No. 90 OF
the deed records Of Scurry County,
Texas, together with all growing
crops ON the said land:
Said property being levied on
as the property Of said a. r. Eos
tor and J l.. Foster to satisfy iudg
ment amounting to S4s52.s5, in ia
vor OF said C.. A. O'Keefe, with in
terest thereon and costs of suit
Given under my hand, this 9Th
DIV of July, 4. -. 1912.
]. -. BOLES,
Sheriff, Scurry County, Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-07-19
\ SriaI Event.

AS compliment 10 their brother,
Rob Taylor OF Ennis. Mr. and Mrs.
Glin Hardy entertained the younger
set Of Snyder al their home ON Spring
Street. Friday. July 5th
Progressive peanut punching
was the diversion chosen for the eve
ming.
In a drawing contest Willie Eu-
bank proved himself the best guess
er and was presented with a spoon
engraved Bot Taylor, Ennis. Tex
as" which he urged the honoree to
accept as a souvenir of the occasion.
The BOBBY. o jack ia the box, was
graciously accepted by Jim Curnutte
Mrs Guy Paxton served cherry
punch and the hostess served brick
cream and cake Co
Misses Fay Hutcoesou, Alice Gray
um Zala Monroe. Louise and Mary
CLARK. Loucretia Morrow, HALLE God
lc, Nel' Patterson. Dorothy Tram
mel Lois GraBthau. lnez Hendrix
Monte Martin
Messrs Dunn Hg-h Taylor. Mel
mon Eincauuor. H. Kelsey. Chas.
Noble Elmer Rbaee. Jim Cmnutte,
Rex Smith. Willie Eubauk, Bob Tay-
1or
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-07-19
Snyder National Bank

applying its provisions 10 the various
classes Of employees in the state, coun
~ and city governments.
II will not discusse the constitu-
tionality Of the the law as # has al
ways been the uniform policy of this
department not 10 pass upon the con
stitutionality of acts passed by the
Legislature except where the act is
void upon its face. but in all cases
where a construction can be given
II which COMFORTS with the consti-
tuition such course has been followed
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-07-19

An increasing number OF people
report regularly of the satisfactory
results from taking Foley Kidney
Pills and commend their healing and
curative qualities. Foley's kidney
pills are earthly prepared medi-
cine, guaranteed to contain no
harmful or habit forming drugs.
They can only have beneficial effect
when used for kidney and blodder
troubles, for backache, rheumatism
weak back or lumbago.
Snyder Drug Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-07-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh hat
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. +. j. CHENEY q co, Toledo.
Ohio.
We the undersigned have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 10 years
and believe him perfectly honorable
IN all business transactions and fin
ancially able 10 carry out any obi
cations made by his firm
Walding, Kinnan g. Marvin
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. q
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken iu-
ternally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system Testimonials sent free. Price
Is cents per bottle. Sold by am drug
p.sts
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipatiou