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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
Harmony Plan Wins
VertreeS Men Bolt
Editors Plan Ratified in Regu.
lar Com mittee by Vote of 10
TO minority Bolts and Will
Try to Reorganize the Com
mittee.

Nashville, Tenn. April i2-By a
vote Of 1 3 TO 9 the VerlresS state com.
millee today ratified the editors plan
Tor the uniIicaiion Of the democratic
party in Tennessee, In reality the vote
should have been IA to 6, as Frank P.
Bond Of this city voted the proxy OF
Committeeman W. G. Linn contrary TO
instructions.
Not only did The Committee ralily
the editors plan. but il rescinded the
primary ordered for May Is and re
voked the authority of The primary
board 10 proceed further with the cleo.
ton.
A resolution offered by Committee.
man S. f Hunt placing The committee
on record as lavOrine the carrying ouI
Of the primary Of May IS, was voted
down by a IL 10 7 vote.
The final vote demonstrated the pop
ularily Of The editors harmony plan
throughout the State and was a mosI
sweeping victory for the advocates o.
party peace.
Following this action Of the commit
Tee, another political revolution burs
into flame, when the minority members
Of the Regular committee, after a Ions
conference formally empowered Chair
man W. o. Verlrees aud Secretary E. Z
WINS TO prepare and issue an address,
to the Democrats OF Tennessee and Il
convene the state committee for th
purpose Of filling vacancies on the con
miltee caused by the action Of the mai
Orily today in abrORatina the origina
plan and agreeing 10 the editors
number OF Democrats, not members 0
the committee participated in the con
ference. Maj. Vertrees and the othe
minority members Of the committee re-
fuse to be bound by the action Of tn
majority and have called on the Demo
Gratis Of the State to support them j
proceeding with the original plan. -
Commercial Appeal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

derefs has long been disgrace to
the civilization of both Kentucky
and Virginia as we'll rs 10 Tennes-
see There is but one way TO deal
with them aud that is to hunt
them down with all the powers Of
the law and to bring them to JUS
tice promptly and without regard
10 cost. The trouble has been thai
the authorities haye dealt with
them in a sort of half-hearted way
and tempered with their atrocities
until such crimes us those of Reel.
foot Lake in this state and the re
cent murders in Virginia have
startled the whole country 10 o
realization of the horrors of what
these unbridIed rufians can and
will do. The existence of these
bands in christian communities is
"A sad commentary on the eiliclen-
cy of the police officers of the
states where they are permitted t.
run at large and unchecked
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

1t has been suggested that
Governor Hooper should have
appointed Maj W. o. Vertrees
TO the United States Senate.
The propriety of this is found in
the ties of personal obligation,
it being pointed out that Maj,
Vertrees' vigorous and winning
fight for the Independent judges
made possible Hooper's later vic.
tory. This fact, with the add.
ti0nal one that Vertrees dictated
Hooper S nomination by the Re
publican Convention as the only
one Of the candidates he would
support ought to entitle the Ma
jor to something good at the Gov
ernOr S hands.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

Senator Newell Sanders has
been sworn in at Washington, as
Junior Senator from tennessee
The new Senator refused to be
interviewed on the question as
to whether or not he will be a
candidate to succeed himself,
but Representative Sam r. Sells,
his close personal and political
friend, is reported as saying, I'll
is a foregone conclusion thai
Sanders will be candidate tc
succeed himself"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
Pleasant Point.

We are sorry to report W P Oliver
on the sick list.
DR.. Stockard Of Leoma was called to
see Mrs. Rinehart, who was very sick
with cramps.
Again farmers are having fine wealth.
er TO work and they are making good
use of it, We can hear some of our
neiehbor boys blowing mile away.
Mrs Muserove and daughters, Jessie,
SalIie and Winnie were in LOretto Mon,
daV last. They report very bad road.
Mr.. and Mrs. H H Mabry were in
LOretto TO see their daughter, Mrs. Tom
Jones, one day last week
WO Muserove attended The Com
mercial Club at LorettO The evening Of
the End, inst and reported a good
meeting. Several new members were
taken in that night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eakin visited
Mrs. Eakins father, John Mabrv. last
Sunday,
Misses Clara Plemons and Belma
Norton OF Lawrencebure visited Mrs. c
E Newman this week.
Miss Rosa MuserOye of Lawrenceburg
made flying trip TO Pleasant Point
last Sunday visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W o MuserOve
Peter Norton passed through our vii.
laee one day last week.
Quite a lot people from this part Of
the county have been in town attending
court this week.
While out in the field riding on a
disc harrow with her brother, 0sceola,
one day last week, little Sallie Mus
grove was thrown TO the ground in
front Of the harrow and narrowly es-
capped instant death She was taken
out badly bruised but not seriously
hurt
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

fAlice, but cDolly and deliberate.
n las the juiy mustl render the
Eerdict to blot ont the spark of
lie that God alone can give.
They know that if their verdict
be death, and the victim pays
the penalty, there is no remedy
tho mistake we're made. And
so ofttimes though the proof be
strong, and guilt almost certain,
yet there is conscientious, fear.
some one of the twelve, who can
see some possibility Of innocence,
lie hangs the jury, and everyone
knows that in ninety.nine cases
out of a hundred the criminal
getting a hung jury will ulti-
mately go free. The jurors
sympathy blinds his judgment.
If Imprisonment were the penal.
ty, then there would ever remain
the chance of righting a verdict
of guilty should a mistake have
been made, and thus the jury be
free to act on its judgment rather
than be influenced be cOnscien.
tious fears: ''For conscience doth
make towards of us all " And
after all, we are compelled tC
recognize one truth, standing out
clear from the sea of controver
I sy-that it is not the severity o.
punishment that prevents crime
but the certainty of 1t.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
Suggestive Questions
S"s Sunday School Lesson


then TO influence them TO take M the
form Of Christian work for which thcy\
are fltteds
10 Verses l4.l5-Jesus had a large
following at this time. What method,
therefore, did he adopt In selecting his
twelve apostles
IL What important preparation
had Jesue made during the previous
night for selecting his apostles See
Luke WEBB
II Which, and why, Is the better
method when faced with an inn
portant crisis, TO seek help from God
IN few words, aud Ia faith leave the
matter with him o. to discuss all the
details with God in protracted prayer?
l3 Back up your answer with rea.
sons and say whether Christ intended
the miraculous power conferred upon
the original twelve apostles to he per-
manent In the Christian church. This
is one OF the questions to be answered
IN writing.
Il Verses l6-l9-What particular
charge did Jnsus give to these twelve
Apostles? See Matt. x;5l6.
| Is Which were the leaders among
the Apostles, aud what can you say
concerning them;
10 Nit. v13l6-What are the chief
characteristics OF salt?
II In what sense are Christians
like salt?
IS What elements In Christian
character resemble light and 10 what
extent are we responsible to let our
light shine?
. Lesson for Sunday, April %, 1912.
The Beattitudes. Matt. WHIP.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
April q, 1912

The Appointment Of the Twelve,
Mark iii;7.I9. Matt v;l3.l6.
Golden Text-Ye did uol choose me,
but 1 chose you and appointed you,
that ye 60 and bear fruit John xy;l6.
Verse why, in view OF what
had just happened, did Jesus with
draw himself aud his disciples TO the
seay'
2 When is Il right to fee from our
enemies, and when is II duty to stand
our grOundy
3 Verse What proportion follow.
ed Jesus out Of love for him, and his
teaching, and what proportion through
curiosity, and to see his wonderful
works
4 What proportion attend church
today for worship, for the preaching
the music, or because II Is the custom'
Verses 9-lO-To what extent Is Il
legitimate for a preacher In his publ,
services to provide musical or other
attractions 10 order TO draw the crowd
6 What would probably have beer
the size of the congregations of Jesu
II he had not performed miracles a
we'll as preached the gospel?
7 Verses ll.l2-If in these days
preacher is not instrumental In casting
unclean spirits out Of men, what ough
he to do?
5 Why did Jesus charge the de
mons who knew him not to make hin
known?
9 Verse l3-Why is 1t, or not,
part Of PASTORS duty to frequent
invite individual Christians to visI
him, with a view to finding out, an
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

We do not doubt that the ex.
istence of the capital penalty in
our criminal Jurisprudence, is,
in u measure, responsible for the
many murderers freed by the
juries of this country, There is
in the human heart an instinct
i've horror of the idea of taking
human life, no matter how un-
worthy that life may be. This
innate horror grows the more
pronounced where the life to he
taken is that of a poor pleading
wretch, suffering already the
agonies of the tabled damned for
his past misdeedS, and where the
axecutloners without 4-wll or
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

One of the greatest women OF
this or any other age has passed
away. Clara Barton, founder
Of the Red Cross Society. died
last Friday at her home in Mary
land. Her works of mercy have
made her famous and Justly so.
Not a Zenobia leading a victOri
Gus Amazon army; not an Eliza
beth ruling nations with stern
and naughty will, approached
the heights reached by this
American Queen of Mercy.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

was heard Thursday was State eX rel
A J Justice VS.. W { Caperion, Entry
taker. Mr.. Justice seeks to mandamus
Mr. Caperton, thereby compelling him
TO receive an entry Of land. In 1908
an act was passed making or declaring
the public lands OF the state 10 belong
to the school and repeating all grant
laws. In 1911, il is said, certain in
dividuals with a view Of grabbing all
the vacant lands in Lawrence county,
procured the passage OF an act repeal
ing the statute, in so far as ii applies
10 Lawrence county Mr. Caperton was
designated as the entry taker, but on
advice of counsel and in accord with
the opinion of Hon Chas I Gates, Mr..
Ca perton refused to receive The entry.
Through his attorneys Carroll and Nc
Nelly, Mr.. Justice seeks 10 compel him
to act He is represented by Hon. L B
White, who is making a hard fight to
save the school land The case has
not been decided but will doubtless 90
TO the supreme court. There are about
one thousand acres of vacant land in
the county which il is understood will
be entered by few parties who have
their entries already prepared II the
court holds the act to be good
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

The Nashville Democrat has in
its Sunday issue Col. Bonds Sc
we're arraignment of Governor
Hooper for his alleged opposition
to the street carnival recently
held on the Capitol Boulevard,
and credits the article to this pa
paper, Notwithstanding that we
stated plainly at the head of Col.
Bonds articles that we did not
assume responsibility for, nor
even approve them. We have
enough to do to carry the burden
of responsibility for our own
fool sayings. and we enter Wig
Orous protest against the Nash,
vile Democrat for thus both
robbing Col. Bond of the credit
justly due him, and ascribing to
this paper sentiments that ii
does not hold. We trust that
correction will be made.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

The case Of Miss Aude Evans VS. J
P Kidd and wife, a suit for $4,000
damages for SANDER was continued by
the court for want Of time to try. There
is an able array Of counsel on both
sides of this case and it will be one Of
the hardest legal battles in this court
for years There are nearly one hun
bred witnesses.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

In the death of Gen. Fred D.
Grant, the famous son of more
famous father, the nation loses a
great mainland what is greater
still, good man. The national
army loses its most eminent ben.
efactor, its most pronounced up
lifting force. The distinctive
feature of his life's work, the
greataccOmplishment that stands
as his best monument, is that he
succeeded in having prohibited
the sale of liquor in the army.
He knew and proved that a
drunken soldier was neither
brave nor efficient. He estab.
lished the fact that an army Civ
en- TO the use of stimulants, even
in moderation, could not shoot
straight march long, or face
danger with the cool courage
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
EsiraY Notice.

Strayed, from my premises Fri.
day, April 5, 1912, one aged black
horse mule, about IA | , to -
hands high and in very ordinary
working order. If you have found
tins mule or know of his where
abouts. please write or telephone
to William Clark or Tony Och
men, Ethridge, Tenn. Route 2,
Box 30. A reasonable reward will
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

Several cases in the south part oil
the county were continued on account
OF the smallpox situation.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

There were on the docket for pres
ent term some twenty cases charging
gaming Most Of these were prominent
merchants who had different kinds of
drawing propositions,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
Announcements.
FOR CONGRESS.

TURNER We are authorized to announce
{. w. Turner, Of Humphreys County, as "a can
aidais ior Congress from the Seventh ConeT's'
sional District, as the Democratic nominee
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
FOR SHERTFF.

BOYETT.-We are authorized to announce
J.R. bud Boyett as candidate for re-else'
ton 10 the office Of Sheriff Of Lawrence
county Election August /. 1912.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

UNDERHILL We are authorized to an
nounee DR.. 4. Z. Underhill as a candidate
for Tar Assessor Of Lawrence County. Elee
ton August I, 1912.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

Hon. W B Greenlaw of Columbia at
tended Circuit Court last week.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

G W Stacy VS.. Clarence Freeman
was continued by the defendant. This
is a $4,000 damage suit for alleged
breach OF promise of marriage.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
FOR TRUSTEE.

NOBIIT We are authorized to announce
Thos II Noblit as a candidate for Trustee oil
Lawrence County Election in August
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
oFrom the Loretto Enterprise. }

The rendition Of The last Wednesday
evenings program by the members OF
the young ladies "Sodalily" was a great
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
Court News.
-OsrO-
CFrom the Loretto Enterprise)

The case Of c W Rich VS.. the Tennes-
see Cooperate Company, was heard
Thursday.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

The grand jury has been quite busy
this session.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17
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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-17

A suit of considerable interest which
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
SOCIALISTS met MONDAY
Held County Convention Here For
Purpose Of Electing State Meet
ing Delegates.
GRANT NAMED FROM BEMIDU

Twenty-Five Public Ownership Del
egates from the various locals of Bel
trami county met in Bemidji yester-
day for the purpose of electing dele
gates to attend the state convention,
which will be held February 10, in
Minneapolis to nominate their var
ious candidates for state officers.
The meeting was held in, the Grand
Theatre.
{ The following men were named as
delegates to Minneapolis:
J.>H. Grant of Bemidji, Viggo Pet
erson of Puposky and J. F. Haynes Of
Liberty.
These men will go to the state con-
vention and will nominate those who
they believe should represent the
party at the fail election, as will the
delegates from each county of the
state, subject to referendum. That is
the names of all those nominated at
the convention will be placed on a
list which will be sent to the locals
of the state, where they will be voted
on by the members of the party. The
men who received the highest vote
for the respective offices will, be the
nominee of the party.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
Is For the Purpose of Encouraging
More Neighborly Feeling Be-
tween Cities.
WILL EVENTUALLY MEAN MUCH
Relation Has Never Been Real
Friendly and it is Hoped Much
Will be Accomplished.

Members of the Cass Lake CONNER
cial Club have accepted the invita-
tion of the Bemidji Commercial Club
to attend a social smoker which will
be held in the club rooms here this
evening, and about twenty of the
neighboring towns business men will
visit Bemidji for that purpose to-
night.
During the history of the two cit
les the relation between them has
never been real friendly, and one of
the main reasons for the affair this
evening is that more neighborly
feeling be encouraged, which it is
hoped will result in much benefit to
both.
Several of the Cass Lake men ar
rived on the afternoon Great North
ern and 500 Passenger trains, but the
remainder of them will not reach Be
midi until the evening train.
Men from both clubs will talk dur
ing the evening.
It Is urged by the officers of the
.Bemidji organization that as many
Of the members as possible be pres
Hent at the smoker s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
LIBERAL TERMS FOR EMPEROR
Publication of Edicts Gives Relief
Of Foreigners and Chinese.

r-z y -
Peking, Feb. 13.-After occupy
ing the throne of China for nearly
three centuries, the Manchu dynas-
ty, represented by the child emperor,
Pu vi, abdicated today.
Three edicts were issued, the first
proclaiming the abdication; the sec
ond dealing with the republic and
the third urging the maintenance of
peace and approving the conditions
which was agreed to by the imperial
premier, Yuan Shi Kai and the re-
publicans. At an audience yesterday
the empress dowager thanked Yuan
Shi Kai for his successful efforts in
obtaining good treatment for the i'm
perial family from the republicans.
The publication of the edicts has
given profound relief to every one
in Peking, both foreigners and Chin
ese
The arrangement is considered to-
be skilful compromise. but it is be-
lieved the terms will satisfy republi-
cans. The first edict provides that
the terms shall be communicated to
the foreign legations for transmission
to their respective governments, the
object being to record worldwide the
republican pledges. In consideration
for the abdication the republicans
made eight pledges.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
Ii Hurt Him.

& s 81.
Gee whizz! j: wish could find the
fellow who stole my umbrella
"Oh, cut it out! Why do you make
} fuss over little thing like that?',
Little thing? Why, man, actually
bought that umbrella" - Catholic
standard and Times.
Queer Burial Customs.
The attempt made by thieves Il
plunder the grave Of q. famous Paris
Ian actress reminds q writer In the
Journal des Debats that the ancien.
custom Of depositing valuab1es IN
tombs still prevails In France. But
It Is not only jewels and the like that
are buried with the dead.
Is few years ago it was the custom
In La Vendee to put polished stone
within reach Of the corpse. This was
supposed to guide the dead on their
new journey. In the district OF Dinan
q piece Of consecrated bread was used
for the same purpose. The people Of
the Bordeaux district place In the COT.
fin q sprig Of myrtle blessed at Easter.
This is considers to insure entry IN
to paradise.
On the borders Of Brittany and
Poitou q little pebble is placed on the
tongue Of the deceased. Without this
It IS thought he might plead his cause
before the great tribunal with such
Svo1ubility ass would insure his condem.
nation without appeal. sss.sss
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
SOLDIERS m HARD D LUCK
Corporal Marshall, Would Get Di-
vorce, But His Wife Won't
Let Him. " ...-- +.
WILL HAVE To- QUIT ARMY LIFE
Copyright. 19El


Spokane, Wash., Feb. 13.--Wheth-
er a soldier in the United States army
can receive a decree of divorce from
his wife is a question involved in the
application of Juhn MARSHALL, a cor
poral in the Twenty-fifth infantry,
eight companies of which are sta
toned at Fort George Wright in Spo-
kane. c,- r. = gs
Mrs. Marshall says in an answer
to the complaint that the plaintiff
cannot establish his residence, as he
was ordered to the local post by the
federal government and will be or
dered away, also that as the state of
Washington ceded grounds occupied
by the fort the post is not legally a
part of the commonwealth and that
by living there a residence. in the
state cannot be established. 49,.
The statutes -ef,-~e-Jashington re-
quire residence of year before a
decree of divorce can ge granted.
One way out is for Marshall to
quit the army and establish resi-
dence. s. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
ARRESTS WILL BE MADE TODAY
Labor Leaders in Many Cities Are
Included in Indictments.

Indianapolis, Feb 13.-On the
eve Of the arrest Of the men indicted
in the dynamite conspiracy cases it
was reported tonight that the num-
Der of defendants would be 81. The
arrests may take place today.
Many officers in one labor union
and one officer in each of two unions
are believed to be involved. It is un-
derstood that no individuals west of
Salt Lake City not heretofore involv-
ed in the dynamiting inquiries un-
der indictment here.
Many cities in the east and in
Ohio, Illinois and Missouri are said
to be the points from which the fed
eral authorities expect to receive re-
ports Of arrests.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
F0ssT0N TO PLAY BEM1DU
Arrangements About Complete 70,
Basket Ball Contest Between
=, Schools.

Manager Ryan Of the high school
basket ball announces that he has
practically completed arrangements
for game to be played in this city
next Friday evening between the
high schools of Bemidji and Fosston.
Although Fosston has been defeat
ed this season they have team
which will make Bemidji work to
win from, and defeat for the local
boys will put them out of the race
for the championship.
1t is probable that a game will be
arranged for the near future be-
tween Bemidji and Bagley, the teams
will likely fight for the championship
Of Northern Minnesota. Bagley has
not been defeated this year, and only
once in 1911, when Bemidji turned
the trick. ~ -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE MEETING

New York, Feb. 13.-The club ow-
ners of the National League, togeth-
er with the organization officials and
several team managers, were on hand
bright and early today for the sec
ond section of their annual meeting,
the first part of which was held in
December. The sessions are held at
the Hotel Breslin, in this city, and
will probably last until late tomorrow
or Thursday. The magnates will
adopt a schedule of games for the
coming season and the rules commit,
tee will. be kept busy with the con-5
sideration Of several proposed chang.
ses. Open dates and the playing of
postponed games are to receive at
tention and some action may be taxi.
en- to change the size Of the rubber
slab on which the pitcher stands and
to reduce the size of the spikes worn
by the players.