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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
/. c. WEBER OFFERED
COLUMBIA MILITARY
ACADEMY FOR Term
DISAGREEMENT OF HARDY 4
EDcERToN COMES TO CLIMAX
CHANGE WILL FOLLOW.
TRUSTEES ACT this MORNING
Meeting at the Academy Results AS
Has Beer Anticipated for Some
Time by Those Who Were Familiar
With the Conditions.

Prot. H. c.. Webber, of Nashville
was today offered the lease of Colum
bia Military Academy for coming
period of years. This was the result
of a resolution passed by the board
of trustees which met this morning
at the Academy building.
The board was called to order with
the following members present:
Chancellor Kirkland, E. E. Barthell
]. A. Bostick, G. N. Tillman and Har.
~ Luck. Coils. Hardy and Edgerton
appeared before the board before it
went into executive session, and Col.
Edgerton asked that his resignation
be accepted and Col. Hardy asked
that he be given the school to carry
out ne unexpired term of the con-
tract made to himself and Col Edg.
erton jointly, or that he be given a
new lease on the school.
After Coils. Hardy and Edgerton
had made their statements they retir-
ed and the board went into executive
session, and the resignation of Col.
Edgerton was accepted and the prop
osition from Col. Hardy for a release
of the school was rejected, whereup.
on Chancellor Kirkland resigned, and
Fl. w. Louis, of Jackson, Tenn, rep
resenting the American Book Co.,
was elected in his place.
The board then appointed a COM
mittee to treat with Prof. Weber on
the matter of the lease of the proper.
ty. Prof. Weber is an educator of
note, having for number of years
been superintendent of the city
schools of Nashville.
Just before going to press Col. Har-
dy was seen by Hrald representa-
tive and asked if he had anything to
give out, and stated that he did not
for the present, but stated that he
was certain that Prof Weber would
conduct high-class school.
Col. Edegrton came down town
but soon returned to the Academy,
and was called over the phone and
asked if he bad anything to say In re-
gard to the action of the board, and
stated that further than being graft
fed that the board had accepted his
resignation he had nothing to give out
for publication at present, inasmuch
as ne had no application before the
board.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
SELECT TEACHERS
FRIDAY NIGHT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
is POSTPONED UNTIL THAT
TIME.

The unavoidable absence of a num-
Der of the members of the board of
education Tuesday night necessitat-
ed a postponement of the transaction
of any business until Friday night.
The postponed meeting will take
place at the city hall Friday night at
s o'clock. 1t is hoped that there will
be q full attendance, as the matter of
select ting the teachers for the coming
year will come up for consideration,
and the bo1rd as well as the teachers
are anxious that this be disposed of
at once, that all may make plans ac-
cordlngly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
HOBO BEAT A
HASTY RETREAT
CALLS FOR SOMETHING TO EAT
AND ORDERS MORE BUT DIDN'T
STAY TO GET 1T.

One day during the past week Mrs.
W Thomas had call from white
tramp. He asked for something to
eat and she gave him some cold
bread and meat. He ate that and
asked that If it was all that she had
cooked. She told him that it was,
and he told her to get busy and cook
more.
She demurred and backed her de-
murrer with a revolver she drew from
under her arm. He didn't wait to
argue he case but cleared five foot
fence in his departure, instead of go
ing through the gate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
OLD CONFEDERATES
ARE ON THEIR WAY
TO THE REUNION
ACCOMPANIED BY FRIENDS AND
sIGHTsEERs THEY LEAVE
THIS MORNING.
ARRIVE MACON TUESDAY MORNING
Local Organization Has Large Repre-
sertstion-Many From Other Sec
tiors Take Passage Here-WeII
Filled Baskets to Appease Appetite.

With an exultation that harked OF
younger days the q. G. Y. visitors
Macon bound pulled out of Union de-
pot this morning, and are well on
their way to clasp hands with the sur
yiving members of the thin gray
line" in the Georgia city during the
next three days.
With DR.. Timmons and Capt. J. H.
russell in charge the train was load
ed with a large number of old SOL
diers. and host of their warm
friends, and many sightseers who go
every year to witness the gathering
of the battle SCARED survivors as
they come together with each recur-
ring year to recount the scenes Of the
sixties. grow young again, and then
glow serious as they go over the list
OF those who have answered taps
since the meeting of the year before.
The train that left here goes by the
way of Fayetteville and Decherd, has
two, and may have another, sleeping
cars, and five day coaches. These
coaches are stationed at different
places along the route to be picked
up at convenience, as the crowd in
creases aboard the cars.
Each incoming train to Columbia
this morning brought passengers for
the reunion train, some coming from
Lynnville and some coming up on the
Florence and Sheffield train, and
when the time came to depart every
thing looked fair for the consumma-
ton Of the boast that the Columbia
train would be the heaviest one go
ing into Macon from any section.
The local organization will be rep
resented by a large delegation, and.
this is swelled by delegation from
the Lvnnvilie camp.
Numbers have made preparations
TO nave their lunches aboard the
trans by having them cooked at
home, and many well stuffed baskets
were seen tucked away in the coaches
as the train started on its journey
youth renewal to many of it's passen-
gers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
S0UTHENER WRITES
REGARDING EFFORT
TO DEFEAT PADGETT
DOES NOT CONDEMN ANYONE
BUT SEES NO REASON FOR
A CHANGE.
why He SHOULD Be RETAINED
Highest Degree of Usefulness Reach
ed by Actual Service, and Prece-
dence Given to Men of Legislative
Experience In All Influential Places
TO the Editor of The Herald.

TO the Editor of The Herald.
Dear Sir-I have noticed with deep
regret the recent movement in this
congressional district to defeat the
Hon. l.. P. Padgett for congressman,
and while have cause to esteem Mr..
Padgett highly, it is not for personal
reasons but because / think it is a
real mistake for a congressional dis
trict TO turE down a faithful and use
full servant as Mr.. Padgett has teen,
and will continue to be increasingly
in the future.
L have of course no condemnation
to make against the gentleman who
is making the race, as the office of
congressman Is worthy Of tho aspire
tions of our most gifted citizens, ana
have reason to believe that he is not
unified for such a position, but the
reason ! am opposed to change
arises from the fact that believe it
extremely inexpedient, not only in
this case but in all cases, to change
a public servant who is fulfilling his
Office duties intelligently and consci-
entiously, unless there is some def
mite reason for so doing. | have not
neart, any accusations made that the
present congressman has not In ev-
cry particular fulfilled his duties to
the satisfaction not only of this dis
trict and state but also to the great
Larty he represents.
Il is fact that no member of con-
gress Of either branch. regardless of
his talents, can reach his highest de-
gree If usefulness until he has serv-
ed in that body for several terms.
The matter of length of service, gov
erns tc large extent precedence in
committee work, and consequently, in
the possible usefulness of a member.
Mr.. Padgett has now reached a posi-
tion of importance and influence in
his own party, within the years he
mas been quietly working he has COM
PEELED the respect of the republicans,
as we'll, SO that now his influence is
ecogniped to be wide and he is Just
getting to the place where he can be
of great usefulness to his party, the
state and the district As ranking
of the naval committee, Eav-
ing studied naval matters assidUous-
ly for MANY years, he is now recog-
nized as an authority; as a member
Of tie banking committee, he has in
Vestigated banking laws and has
spoken before national bodies of
bankers until it is recognized tha. he
is an expert on finance; consequent
ly in this able representative, not only
the state but the democratic party
has man whose ability is recogniz-
ed to be at the top, and whose influ-
snce Is equal to that of any of the
leaders of either party.
Under such conditions If he were
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
EXPRESS HAULED
WITHOUT COST
CONTRIBUTIONS OF CLOTHING
OR SUPPLIES WILL BE HAND
LED FREE OF CHARGE.

Local Manager l.. o. Hayes, of the
Southern Express Company, announc-
ed this morning that the express
company would haul free of all cost
any clothing and food supplies that is
sent 10 the food sufferers in the Mis-
sissippi valley.
If there IL any one who DESIRE; to
send these unfortunate people any
help the express company will be glad
to haul it free and see that it is de-
livered to the proper authorities.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
DELEGATION FROM
MAURY COUNTY TO
FRANKLIN MEETING
ONE OF THE LARGEST EVER AP.
POINTED TO ATTEND A CON.
vENTloN.
FROM ALL SECTIONS OF COUNTY
Instructed to Vote as Unit for the
Honorable Lemuel p. Pagett So
Long as His Name Shall Be Before
The Convention.
One of the largest and strongest
delegations ever appointed to attend

One of the largest and strongest
delegations ever appointed to attend
a convention will represent Maury
county at the congressional conven-
tion at Frenklin June A. The dele
gate represent all sections of the
county, is made up of men from
both factions of the democratic party.
There are more than $50 In the list
and it is safe to say that the crowd
that will go from Maury county on
June 4iwill be the largest delegation
at the convention.
The following delegates were appoint
ed:
Delegates.
w. T. Galloway, C. C. Denton, An
gle Samuels. Allen Holt, Mora Fariss,
J. H. Kannon, w. P. Woodbridge, W. E.
Ballanfant. John L. Nelson, ]. M.
Ded,nan, Clarence Colvert, VIM. Glib
son, Hill McKibbons, Jack Cranberry
Carson Renfro, G. s. Williamson, Dr.
Joe Voorhies J. l. Finney, Joe Ingram,
e j Park, J. c. Voorhies, Job Gar
ner, Will Dugger, Kirk Foster, Jesse
Tomlinson, Jr., H. P. Figuers, Geo. T,
Hughes, Geo. T. Hughes, Jr., Jno. B.
Ashton, R P. Dodson, Mead Frier-
son, nr. ]. S. Covey, Tolbert Dugger,
Jno. G. Matthews, Dr. G. A. Forgey,
w. H Wilson, w. H. Lipscomb, ] T.
Petty, VIM. Maxwell, James Craig,
John Galloway. Clifford Adkisson,
Charlie Thomas, W. B. Greenlaw, J.
H. Cortney, DR.. r. S. Perry, Jno. A.
Thomas, c. A. Wright, Jno. A. Dixon.
T. NJ Figue,s, Jr., e. E. Erwin, w 3.
Fleming, Sam Wiley, Ernest Kittrell,
J. H. Morgan, Marvin Fly, Jno. w.
Matthews, Jno. A. Gilbreath, R. H.
Guest, Judge ]. T. Mcknight, ]. X.
Orr, e N Woolard, Geo. w. Hayes,
Jno. Adkisson, Horace Polk, .Ad For
gey, Doc. Hayes, ]. A. Grove, Jno S.
Brown, ThCs. H. Williams, C. T. Loo
ney, Allen Campbell, Thos. McMeen,
Pattoa Whitaker, Wash Gordon, Mort
McMeen, DR. T. ]. Hardison, Jno. Lof-
Tin, w T. Mitchell, c. e. Hight. w.
N. Fitzpatrick, R. s. Church, Bob
Denton, Cam Mckay, VIM. Mitchell,
Ed Babb, c. P. Southall, W. F. Scott,
Robert Moore, George Ferguson, Da-
Wis Mitchell, Joe Mcknight.
James Dobbins, Roy Porter,
VIM. A. Hayes, Rollen Couch, John
W. Lockridge, ]. w. c. Church, Jno.
7. Wright. Ed P. Turner, Eugene An
derson, Boil Nichols, Frank M. Rick
etts, ]. Lee Henderson, Jno. Odill,
DR.. J. S. Hill, Haynes Ayers, Mum
ford Smith, J. Lem Thomas, Chas. P.
Jackson, Prof. James A. Bostick, H.
L. Hendley Jno. Meroney, Flem
N. E. Due, C. L. TomliDson,
S. W. Warfield, Lindsey Hobbs, DR..
VIM Orr, Rufus Agnew,. Lon Green
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
A SMALL NAVY WILL
SOON ANCHOR ON
MEMPHIS HARBOR
PETRE AND LUZoN ARE ON WAY
UP MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NOW.
MONITOR HAS HARD LUCN
Amphitrite Cannot Carry Out Orders
To Proceed South Owing to Her
High spars Being Unable to Get
Under Bridge at Bluff City.

MEMPHIS, May S.-A small navy
whicn In times Of war could make
Memphis look like a sieve in less
than a half hour, will soon be an.
chored in the local harbor
With the monitor Amphitrite al.
ready at anchor just off the big sand
bar, and the Isla de Luzon hulrying
to this city as fast as the swift flood
current will permit, officers aboard
the monitor received news yesterday
that the gunboat Petrol would arrive
| in Memphis a day or SO later than
the Luzon
The Luzcn will probably reach
Memphis Wednesday. Plans at first
considered were to transfer the crew
of the Amphitrite to the Luzon and
have them proceed with that boat up
to st. Louis and for the crew at pre-.
sent on the Luzon to take the Amphi.
trite down to New Orleans.
the latter part of the programme,
however, can not be carried out for
several weeks yet, owing to the high
water.
Chief Boatswain Shanahan upon
investigation has found that the Am
phitrite's masts could not pass un-
der the bridge at the present high
stage of the river.
1t will be necessary for the waters
to recede to 27 feet on the gauge be-
fore the Amphitrite can slip safely
under the big steel structure.
This will mean that the Amphi-
trite, which, if orders were carried
out, would leave an hour or so after
the arrival of the Luzon, will now be
forced to remain over.
The Luzon will stay in the Mem
phis harbor at least two days, coaling
up aud taking on provisions for the
last leg Of her trip upstream, and
This will give the Petrol time to join
the iiotilla.
The Petrol and Luzon are both in
the nnarmcred gunboat class. The
Luzon has 9. speed of 1123 knots and
has battery of four 4-inch rapid.
fire guns and four 6-pounders and
two 1-pounders She was originally
a Spaniard and was badly punished
in the battle of Manila bay Investi-
cation after that fight showed that
she could be made seaworthy and
was altogether an excellent little
warship, SO the navy department. had
her raised and refitted with modern
armament
The little Petrol has played a
prominent part in politics. Not in
the same way that Teddy and Taft
are at it, but in an entirely different
manner. For instance, when a. South
American republic got on bad hehav.
lor and threatened trouble, the, Pc
trel was sent scurrying down into
that neighborhood with instructions
70 the would-be belligerents to be
good Once or twice landing parties
were sent ashore from the Petrol,
but fortunately she had never been
called upon to Use her guns. She
boasts of speed of 11.40 knots, has
four 4-inch, rapid-fire rifles, two g.
founders and two 1-pounders, all Of
the rapid-dre type. She was launch
ed in 1888 snd was formerly yacht.
The Petrel will remain in Memphis
for an indefinite period.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
HOUSE ROBBED IN
PARSONS BEND

Recently while the family were
away from home the house Of ] q.
Parsons, of Parsons Bend, was enter
ea. Two pistols and some cash were
iaken The knob on the desk was
io'nd broken, indicating that it had
been tsmpered with. .--
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
TOO MUCH BOOZE
AND CIGARETTES
GET A COUPLE OF NEGROES IN
FOR A TRIP TO THE coUN-
TY ROAD.

Mead Love and Dave Love got into
4 wrangle on Eighth street Monday
on account Of cigarettes and whisky,
and were taken In charge by Deputy
Fitzgerald when they began fighting,
and carried before Esq. Guest. They
were sent to jail and will doubtless
take trip to. the county road.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-05-10
..FOUR TWINS" TO
BE IN COLUMBIA
WILL CONDUCT THE AUCTION
SALE OF LOTS IN WEST END
MAY IL.

The Stephenson Addition in West
End is to be sold on the 18th of this
month and the auctioneers will be
the famous -Four Twins the noted
real estate auctioneers in America
These auctioneers have the reputa-
tion OF selling lot every minute dur
ing he sale of their lots and in this
instance they propose to stand up to
their past reputation. At this rate 1t
will take them exactly thirty-five
minutes to sell out the entire plat.
This will be going some. This sal
is being put on by T. N. Figuers
of Columbia, who has Just q
suct essful lot sale in To-
which he sold
Hooten
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Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
Pennsylvania Light Vote

PHILADELPHIA, April 13.-Rains
throughout the state interfered with
the vote at the Pennsylvania primar-
les. Experts declared the conditions
favored Taft, as the Roosevelt vote is
largely in the outlying sections, where
it is difficult to get to the polls. A
small vote had been cast at o'clock.
Roosevelt managers claim Roose-
will elect six of the II Philadelphia
delegates. SiXty-four is the total
throughout the state with 12 other
delegates at large. Senator Penrose,
the Taft leader, declared it is impos-
sible for Roosevelt 10 secure more
than II in the entire state. Other
Taft men do not make so sweeping an
assertion. Roosevelt managers in
Western Pennsylvania claim Roose-
welt will get seven of the eight in that
section.
light vote is reported throughout
the state at the primaries, which are
electing delegates to the state conven-
[CONTINUED ON PAGE THREEl
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
CHANGES IN SCHOOL PLANS

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
. LOS ANGELES, April 13-A consti-
tutional amendment through the invo
cation of the initiative, providing for
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
Ia TOILETTE IS ON
PACIFIC COAST FOR
STRENUOUS ROUND


[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
PENDLETON, Or, April 13.-Sen-
ator La Toilette arrived this morning
to begin the Oregon campaign. He
speaks in Pendleton this afternoon and
La Grande tonight He reaches Port
land tomorrow and thence goes to
Western Oregon circuits. Mrs. La Fol
lette accompanies him, to speak on
woman's suffrage.
Declaring his heallh is splendid and
that he has never been sick except
in the minds of the enemies who de-
serted and tried to wreck my cam
paign,' La Toilette announced he is
prepared for the hardest fight of his
career. He announced a four days
tour of Washington after the Oregon
campaign before going to California.
\ On account of the expected size of
Tue audience, La Toilette announced
that he will speak from the steps Of
the city hall. The town is filing with
ranchers and cowboys. Walter Houser,
La Toilette campaign manager, will
leave for Washington Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
MEXICAN LEADERS
AhE COMPELLING
AN INTERVENTION

lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON, April 13.-That
Orozco is trying to provoke American
intervention by threatening the official
relations is the American consul's be-
lief. Confidential dispatches give de-
tailed accounts of affrOnts to Amerl-
can agents, apparently premeditated.
OrOzcO has openly announced that he
intends to regard American cOnsuIs
merely as citizens. Several new out
RACES are reported today.
Big Battle Coming
Ell PASO, April 13.-MeXican rebel
representatives have received advices
that General Huerta, with 5000 feder-
ais, is moving on Chihuahua, planning
an attack on Ciudad Chihuahua, Jiml-
neZ and Parral. The rebels are re
ported to have seized several impOr-
tant towns in the state of GuanaiuatO
Americans are preparing to fee.
Bars American Guns
MEXICO CITY, April 13.-Declaring
that he believes the presence of armed
foreigners is menace to the peace
of the republic, President Madero to-
day issued an order forbidding Ameri-
cans bringing in more arms Ameri-
can residents are considering an ap-
peal to the state department. The
opinion here is that his is part of
a studied program to affront Ameri-
cans and force intervention
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
STATE HIGHWAY MAY
Be STARTED IN MAY
IS LATEST REPORT

The state highway commission
will meet in Los Angeles Tuesday,
April 16, for the purpose of con-
siderng proposed routes for the
state highway over which there
have arisen controversies.
This will be a public conference
and chief of the matters to be
considered will be a routing of
the highway from Los Angeles to
San Bernardino and Riverside and
the route to be selected to FL Gen.
tro--Whether that by way of the
CoachelIa valley and Banning or
the one by way of San Diego and
Devils canyon shall be selected.
Ample opportunity will be given
the interested sections to place
before the board data and claims
made for the various routes.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
WASHINGTON WINS REGETTA
IN INTERCOLLEGIATE MEET

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
OAKLAND, April 13.-ThOusands Of
people lined the banks of the Oak
land estuary and rode on observation
trains this morning to see the
launches at the annual intercollegiate
regatta. Washington, California and
Stanford participated in the varsity
three-mile race, and the California
and Stanford freshmen We're in race
for the same distance The course
was patrolled by federal revenue cut
terS The weather is unsettled and
the sea medium. The result: Wash
ington University, eight-oar, 162 av-
erage; California, ia; Stanford, 172.
The largest crowd in the history of
coast aquatics was present.
After a long wait, the revenue cut
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
NO. 1911

teTs cleared the course and the start
ing gun was fired Stanford jumped
Immediately into the lead and neves
was threatened except at the two-mils
mark, when Washington challenged
her. They drew almost even, wher
the Stanford stroke let out, the cardE.
nal shell again jumping into command
ing lead. California repeatedly chsl-
lenged Washington's position, but the
northerners managed to hold second
place, increasing the distance from
the Berkleyans near the finish. Stan
ford showed superior strength AND
staying powers throughout
The freshman race had a terrific
finish, California cutting down the lead
gradually and coming within q few
feet of nipping the cardinals at the
finish.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
DAILY STANDARD FOUNDED AUGUST, 1906

the appointment Of state superintend-
ent of public instruction by the state
board Of education, instead of election,
and recommendation of free text
books for all high and grammar
schools OF the state was recommended
today by the California council of edu-
cation. Final action was taken late
today by the council and boards of
trustees of normal schools. They also
recommended the use of the Bible as
text book in public schools. Mark
keppel, superintendent of schools of
Los Angeles county, was elected pres
ident of the council for the ensuing
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
CAUGHT A SUSPECT

fBy UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONsI
WASHINGTON, April 13.-Suspect-
ed of intention 10 harm the president,
a man giving the name of Michael
Winter" was arrested today in the
White House after twice forcing his
way into a private parlor. A clasp
knife was his only weapon. He de
clared he is d German, who had failed
to persuade the German ambassador
to give him a letter of introduction. He
denied that he meant to harm the
president. He was taken to the Wash
ingtOn asylum.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
PLOT TO MURDER MAOERO
AND DYNAMITE CAPITAL

LBY UNITED PRESS ASsOCIATIONS1
MEXICO CITY, ADril 13.-As a eli
max of the receipt of scores of men
acing letters, officials claim today
they have discovered a plot to assas-
sinate Madero and dynamite the pub
lie buildings. twenty-five persons
have been arrested, it is reported. The
plot is alleged to involve nationally
prominent men. Madero has doubled
his body guards.