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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The world is interested in the
education of all its people, as
never before in any age The
great meetings in Nashville last
week, attended by the biggest
men in the land attest the grip
this movement has on the minds
of men. The duty of govern
ment to provide free educational
advantages for every child, no
longer admits of question, and
the benefits of such a policy are
manifold. That town advertises
its utter failure to catch the time
spirit of progress, which fails to
provide a ten.months free school
for its children. Such a town
will not attract the better class
of hOmeseekers, and is likely to
lose those it already has. For
tunate indeed is the community
that realizes and responds tc
these demands which civilization
makes upon it, before it is hope
lessly lost in the great world
contest for excellence
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

inaue fces to work IA him the
mary flous transformation from
a bru te TO "a gentle souled loyal,
Intelligent friend and worker
with his stronger white brother.
1t must be admitted, that the
Southern white people have not
met, as they should, the duty
which this condition suggests.
Innamed by the passions of civil
conflict, aud resentful OF the in
dignities heaped upon them by
! their former slaves, who were
only the poor dupes Of ambitious
and often INSCRIPTIONS aliens,
we have put the negro out of our
sympathies and regards, and
have with bitter and sometimes
cruel force crushed and dragged
him down, rather than raised up
and bettered him. We have left
him only to the contact with the
worser elements of our own race.
Su bjected to the Influences only
of the bold and bad, il is great
wonder that ne has left in him
any s bark Of good. 1t is to our
e lasting discredit that we have
made of this simple minded and
docile race a menace and q
haunting horror to every unprO
4 tected home. Let the better Gle
ment of our people awaken Il
their present danger and press
ing duty, and by proper exercis,
e Of good Influences restore anC
keep the negro, The Blacl
Shield Of the South. "
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

grounds that the noise Of the ex.
hibitions would disturb his slum-
bers. This is an exhibition of
gall and upstart bigotry never
seen in this state or in this coun-
try before. No complaint comes
from any other inhabitants along
the boulevard. All of them are
reioiced to uphold the hands of
the nursery commission and to
feel that something is beng done
for the worthy poor Of the city.
To the credit of the commission
be it said that this nelarious pro.
test was treated with the contempt
it deserved.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10


Our worthy contemporary, the
Memphis Commercial-Appeal has
at last become a sure-enough in
dependent. 1t announces IN quite
large tyde and spread across a
pretty big space on the editorial
page, that the time for revolution
has about arrived. Our Memphis
contemporary has been bulwark
of strength for the regulars and
supported Patterson all during the
factional quarreIs. 1t has con-
tended that the Vertrees commit
tee was regular. 1t now asserts
its independence and is leading
the revolt in West Tennessee. Our
other pWssant contemporary of
East Tennessee, the Chattanooga
Times, is following closely in the
wake of the western insurgent,
If memory fails us not, during the
session Of the last Legislature
shClll-yoiced newsboys proclaimed
the Times on Capitol Hill with
"hele's your regular democratic
paperw How short are the an
nails of the Times regularity
We are glad our contemporaries
are breaking away from the idoI
of regularity they formerly wor-
shipped. 1t is not so important tC
be regular in politics as it is to be
right. As for ourselves we have
always preferred party harmony
and conventional procedures, bat
times have come when 1t is the
duty of newspapers to speak GU
boldly In the interest of justice
and right, and 1t is better for tn,
press of the state that it represen
the people rather than take ITS or
ders from any committee. Knox
vile Sentinel.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The Allen gang of outlaws in
Virginia are being driven to their
last hole and will all be captured
or killed. These outlaws haye
been allowed too wide a berth
heretofore and the very existence
of such bands of thugs and muir
derers has long been a disgrace to
the civilization of both Kentucky
and Virginia as well aS to Tennes-
see There is but one way to deal
with them and that is to hunt
them down with all the powers Of
the law and to bring them to 1Ns-
tice promptly and without regard
to cost. The trouble has been thai
the authorities have dealt with
them in a sort of half-hearted way
and tempered with their atrocities
until such crimes as those Of Reel.
foot Lake in this state and the re
cent murders in Virginia have
startled the whole country to 8
realization of the horrors Of what
these unbridled ruhians can and
will do. The existence of these
/ bands in christian communities is
a sad commentary on the eflicien-
cy of the police officers Of the
states where they are permitted to
run at large and unchecked. The
Virginia people seem to be thor
oughly aroused over the situation
now and no doubt these lawles:
bands have run their course in thai
state.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Sheriff Sam Borum has at last
struck the right lead in handling
the lawless liquor element Of
Nashville. BY con6scatiug the
liquor of the saloonists who are
operating in defiance Of the four
mile law, and by arresting all
customers IN saloons, as we'll as
proprietors and barkeepers, he
is making the outIawed liquor
traffic too expensive for the deal.
ers and too risky for thirsty way
farers, who have formerly been
willing to visit barrooms. The
sheriff is acting strictly within
his rights when he seizes the
stock of the liquor men. In VIC
! lation Of the laws of Tennessee,
the salOonists are maintaining
places that are nuisances. They
are engaged in an Illegal traffic
Public good demands that all of
dcers Of the law shall move
against the liquor men. -Tennes
sean.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

We have no doubt that the
happiest and nearest satisfactory
solution of the problem confront
ing Governor Hooper would be
the appointment Of Hon Aft Tay.
Tor, brother of Our Bob, to
TO the vacancy created by his
death. Personally the writer
would prefer a Democrat to any
Republican, for the reason that
where national questions are in
volved, the state should have
representation in accord with
the majority national ideas of the
people. But from standpoint
of sentiment. and sentiments a
strong factor IN human affairs,
it would seem to be peculiarly
appropriate, a fitting tribute tt
the dead Senator, to let his bes'
beloved brother, who has mucl
of the Taylor magnetism anc
love.compelling geniality in his
personality, to I'LL the vacant
place for the few months remain
ing of the term.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Brace.

Ratio Golf was in Lawrsncebure Sat-
urday.
Mrs Kate Lakewood and little son
Of Mt. Pleasant visited Mrs. Winnie
Gray
Mrs. Collie Escue aud little daughter
Of Ethridee visited Mr.. and Mrs, Jim
Gillian.
Arthur Sanderson has resigned his
position as depot agent here.
Morgan Ksllou was in Elhridge SAT-
urdaY.
Mrs. VIM. Tiffany and little son Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs last week
S H Robinson has bought Eacl of
land from Abel BAId~in angAfift5uild
on it in the near future.
Mrs Isaac Talbert is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Eiiie Plaskett.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

"The remedy for a misrepre-
sentative press is exactly the
same as the remedy for misrep-
resentative public servant. If a
public servant fats to serve the
general welfare, he should be re
called or refused re election, If
a newspaper fails to serve the
general Welfare, subscribers
should withdraw their support
| have contempt for themen who
"stop the paper because it has
injured them personally, but the
utmost admiration for a com
munity that refuses its support
to paper that persistently
serves sp ecial interests as
against the general welfare.
Such action is the only recourse
the public has for its own pro,
lection, and the remedy should
be fearlessly and promptly APP
piled. Jonathan Bourne.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The English woman, who is
providing homes in Alabama for
self reliant and upright negroes
is doing a great work. No bad
or immoral or shiftless person,
white or black, Is allowed to live
in this ideal settlement. This
method of treatment is develop
ing all that is good in the negro
race, and eliminates or minimizes
the grosser instincts. In his
very nature the black man is es-
sentially initiative. He responds
readily to the influences, good or
bad, with which he comes in con.
tact His better qualities only
need to be developed by the in
fuences of good people to change
the race menace to a race asset
both moral and Industrial. His,
tory AFFORDS no parallel to the
self forgetting loyalty and idola
trous devotion of the wartime
negro to his "ole missus" and
the children, When the white
men of the South were away witt
the army, it was the negro whC
guarded and worked for the an
protected and helpless womel
and children at home, and if neeC
be, he gave his very life for them
The Master has truly said
Greater love hath no man thai
this. The neg4O only needs
the touch Of the Vand OF goO'
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The big educational rally at
Nashville last week attracted large
crowds from all over the state.
In most places the schools were
closed and the instructors went to
Nashville to witness and take part
in the exercises. THIS was posi-.
bly, the largest and most import
ant school rally ever held in the
state and the results have been of
widespread benefit to the people
as "A whole. More interest is be-
ing taken in the schools Of Tenn
essee now than ever before and
the beneficial results are being
felt and becoming manifest all
over the state.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Fortunate indeed are we who
live in this part Of the country
away from the peril Of flood and
storm. Mankind is too prone to
rainbow chasing, ever looking
for the tabled pot Of gold in the
distance. Thousands of our
youth respond to this lure, leav-
ing our own goodly land to look
for fame and fortune further on,
and some there are who find it.
But better far 'twould be for
most if we could realize and APP.
preciate the blessings Of our own
home land, and give Of our talent,
our energy, our love, to its up
building and our own betterment
There is no better land than this.
Let US every one determine t.
make and keep it better still.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

1t is CLEANED from the prohibl
ton papers of this state that the
regular democrats Of Tennessee
are to blame for the killing of the
court officials at HillsyiIle, Va,
some days since. No details Of
their connection with these muir
der8 are given, but it is supposed
to rest in the fact that Hooper.
Crump and JEFF McCarn have not
closed the saloons IN Memphis.
How sad.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The action of Mayor Howse in
putting an end to street begging
in Nashville is one good feature
of his administration. tits pref
ty harden the neighboring towns,
however, as it has sent a horde
of professional mendicants tc
seek support elsewhere. The
outgoing trains and Middle Ten
nessee towns are getting the full
benefit of this exodus.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

found sorrow 10 every lover of
his fellowman. No man has done
more excellent and more uuself
ish work for human uphft dur
ing ali the years Of his busy life.
His voice was ever lifted in be
half Of the forgotten man, and
he profoundly believed and
preached the wisdom OF doing
right.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The forces Of unrest in the dem
ocratic party are displaying a
great deal of activity at this time,
and no effort is being spared to
disrupt and break down the or
ganization. As fast as one faction
is placatcd and those who have
heretofore been the most Jealous
for party harmony and success
seem to take the lead in breaking
it down. The divisions in the
ranks of democracy in the last
election brought so many fine of
fees to the boilers that since then
it has not been hard to tole the mem
bers off. When the disintegra-
ton Will stop or where it will all
end no man can tell at this time.
The death of Senator Taylor has
cast gloom over the whole body
of the party. All democrats
bulded much on his ability tC
bring men back INTO line. Who
can fill his shoes IN this regard nc
one can now tell. The principle,
of the party are the principles o.
freedom and good government anC
must triumph in the end. W.
should make united fight al
along the line.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

One swallow does not make a
summer, but flock does, and the
straw vote taken by this newspa-
per together with those taken by
humorous other papers through
out the country. indicate an oyer
whelming preference among the
people for Roosevelt over Taft
and what we want is national
political machine that will express
the will Of its principals. Roose
welt is one Of the men strong
enough to be immensely valuable
to the country IN a fight to estab
lish that result, which will come
sooner or later and we believe
sooner Memphis News Sclmitai
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
LFrom the summertown Press

(From the Summertown Press.)
The editor of this paper has
been laid up with physical ailmeut
for the last several weeks ard has
been compelled to leave the make
up Of the Press mainly to Hon. &.
Z. Crawford, the brilliant editor
of the Mt. Pleasant Record and
his associates. If the paper has
been better than usual this will ex.
PLAN 1t.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Lawranceburg is full Of people
this week and the candidates are
giving the glad hand to them all.
These Candidates must not forget
that the newspapers like a clasp
of these same glad hands.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Now that majority of both
committees have approved the ed
itors harmony plan, we once more
urge Chairman Forsytbe to call
the democrats of this county TO.
gether TO select delegates to the
convention of May 10.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Damages for
Esther Mercy
Jury Awards Her 81, SEQ in Suit
Against Miss Marion Talbot

t5rom the Mt. Pleasant Reoord)
Chicago, III. Aprii 6-The jury in
the case Of Miss Estaer Mercy, in her
SANDER suit against Miss Marion Tai.
bot, Dean Of Women at the University
Of Chicago, for $4,000 damages, this
morning returned verdict giving the
plaintiff judgment for S2,50Q,
As the Clerk finished reading the
verdict there was a faint cheer from
the crowd, and the bailiffs quickly rap
ped for order Miss Mercy, who sat
with Warren Reynolds, her fiance,
and her mother, smiled.
"Of course. am satisfied with the
verdict Of the jury" she said 4 am
satisfied with any kind of a judgment
as long as il viudicates me,
The sensational SANDER suit had its
inception in the disappearance Of a
bunch Of aieretIes from $3.50 hal
owned by Miss Mercy while she wa:
living al the home OF a relative Of Dean
Albion W Small at the University Of
Chicago, and attending that institution
as a student Miss Mercy alleges tina
when she reported the loss she wa,
threatened with arrest if she made tn,
matter public Later Miss Mercy wa
expelled from the university by Dear
Talbot, after an alleged stormy inter
view, in the course of which, the stu
dent says the official made remarks re
fleeing on her character.
Miss Talbot denied this charge an,
declared that Miss Mercy was expelled
because her Yeracity had been broueh
into question.
| Miss Mercy states that she will come
TO Mt Pleasant to rest awhile Sh,
will then return here and expects tC
marry Mr. Reynolds, who figured as he
lover in The trial, as soon as his divorce
will permit She says she has had al
sorts of offers to 90 on the stage bu
has not considered any OF them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The street shows in aid of the
nursery fund at Nashville are said
to have netted snug sum for
these poor little waits. The heart
of many a poor mother will be
made glad and the wretche,l con
dition of many an unfortunate lit
tie urchin will be bettered by this
charity. Such efforts rs these de,
serve and receive the approval of
all good people. These charities
are IN line with the teachings of
the Master himself and He will
smile on the good people who try
in this way to relieve the suffer
ings of the needy and worthy poor
The poor are with ms always and
so is God to reward all those who
extend to them a helping hand.
No charity can appeal more direct
ly to the promptings of religion
to the instincts of the human
heart or the bess good of the com
munity than that of extending d
helping hand to the poor children
1t is justified by every instinct o.
humanity and inculcated by all thc
teachings of the Master.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

o the wealth Of pearlY blossoms. o
the woodlands emerald green!
o the welcome, welcome sunshine on
the diamond sparkling stream!
o the carol from The hawthorne, aud
the trill from dazzling blue!
0 The glory Of the springiime. making
all things bright and new
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Circuit court is in session at
Lawrenceburg this week with his
honor W B Turner and Horace
Flierson, attorney general, in
charge. This is a court that alb
serbs sll other interests and forces
the boys to sit up and give atten-
ton. 1t is closer to the body of
the people than any other court
and its sessions IN consequence at
tract more general attention than
any other. II deals directly with
the personal liberty Of the citizen
and for that reason attracts the
general interest Of the public.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

If have a heavy load to carry
two miles and my ne;ghbor offers
to carry it one mile, shall refuse
his assistance because he will not
agree to 90 all the way, especially
if have no power or authority to
compel him to help a, all! Is it
not the part of wisdom to let him
help as tar as he will goi Maybe
he will become interested in the
job and conclude to 90 all the way
And even if he does not. ! have
lost nothing by accepting his as
sistance half way. This is the
proposition which democratic ed
itors have put up to both commit
tees, Independents hoping that an
acceptable platform on state issues
may be formulated, and regulars
hoping that interest and enthusi-
asm later on may save the state
ticket, The editors realize that
it is a heavy load to put the dem
ocratic ticket over in Tennessee
this fall. Bat democrats of al
factions are willing to help with
the national ticket. if the commit
tees win get out Of the way. Blu
Mr.. Yertrees is like a spoiled
youngster, who wanted a whole
pie, and would not eat bite 0.
anything because he could no
have a whole pie.-And if enough
democrats back the chairman, tn,
present indications are that tn,
party will 90 hungry in Noyembe
Pulaski Citizen.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
REGULAR DEMOCRATS.

u view 81 the feet that this the only Democratic paper n
noeburg order capable
expedition OF the doctrines OF regularity and local option they
preached m Tennessee viii here the editorials OF
Col Jno Bond, able writer whole political
talents devoted th advancement OF these doctrines
log abiding faith the righteousness OF cause,
fear thus giving readers the other side We urge you
read both Sides you then be better able defend faith ED
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

The sudden death of former
governor Aycock Of North Caro-
lima, which occurred while he
was making an earnest plea for
Southern education, causes pro
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
FOR SHERIFF

BOYETT. We are authorized to announce
J.R. Bod Bo,eli as a candidate for re-elee-
tion 10 he office Of Sheriff Of Lawrence
county. Election August !, 1912
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Announcements,
For CONGREss.

TURNER. We are authorized to announce
c. W. Turner, Of Humphreys County, as a can
didate for Congress from the Seventh Consres'
sional District as the Democratic nominee
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
For TAX ASSESSOR

UNDERHILL We are authorized to an.
nounce DR.. T. Underhill as a candidate
for Tax Assessor Of Lawrence County Elee-
ton August !, 1912.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Miss Mercy is a daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs L Mercy Of this place and has been
much in the public eye during the past
Two weeks while the suit was being tried
Many daily papers have printed her
picture, showing the $3.50 hat, a gilt
from Her liance
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
FOR TRUSTEE.

NOBLIT-We are authorized to announce
Thos. II Noblit as a candidate for Trustee Of
Lawrence County Election in August.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
E. C. COFFMAN,
Attorney-at-Law.

Practices in All the State Courts
and the Federal Court. Prompt
Attention to An Business.
Lawrenoeburg, tennessee
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

Give us sour Job Work. Our
Work viii suit you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
.DR. ABERCROMB|E AT STATE CAPITAL Unwilling to Talk on Sub- ject of Presidency of
 Howard

Montgomery, July -(special) )-Dr. John w. Abercrombe. democratic nomi- nee for congressman at large, and prom inently mentioned for president of How ard college spent today in Montgomery. While in the city pr. Abercrombie called on numerous friends at the capitol and spent several hours at the statehouse.
 When asked whether or not he had been approached on the subject of the presidency of Howard college, Dr. Aber- crombie declared that several friends had discussed the matter with him, but he declined to discuss the subject further. So far as could be learned pr Aber- cromble is unwilling to commit himself on that subject at this time. declaring that his first duty is to the people of the state. who have nominated him for the office of congressman at large
 Friends of Dr. Abercromble who are advocating him for president of Howard assert that it is not without precedent for college president to serve in a pub lie office, and recall the brilliant career of Dr. J. L. NJ Curry, who served as congressman from this state while hold ing the office of president of Howard coi- lege pr Curry, they maintain, was one of the most distinguished college presi- dents of his day, at the same time repre- senting his etate in congress
 It is expected that the board of trus- tees of Howard Nil elect a president of that institution during the present month. Those prominently mentioned for the of- flee are Superintendent of Education H. J. Willingham, Dr. J. L. Shelburne of Bristol. Tenn. Dr. Abercrombie and Pfes- !den. Boatwrigbt O.. Richmond eollsso.