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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15
PLAYED FOR
SMALL SALARIES
OLD TIMERS DID NOT REAP HAIR.
VEST LIKE THE PLAYERS
OF TODAY

| CHICAGO, Aug. Baseball man.
ayers and players of quarter centu.
ry ago received salaries that appear
ridiculous compared with fabulous
sums which those of today are said
to receive, according to figures gath
fered by local sporting writer.
Gap" Adrian C. Arson was said. 10
have received the "princely" sum Of
$2,70O for managing the Chicago
White Stockings in 1888, the year aft.
er ne had finished the season with a
batting average of .421. OF this
amount 800 represented his services
as acting captain and manager of the
team. R. E. Smith. of Chicago. saws
he possesses the contract.
Smith also has the contracts made
by FredRfeffer and Edward N. WIN.
hanson when they played in the
brotherhood league in 1889. These
two players were talked of at that
lime as the greatest in the game The
chicago club paid Williamson $4,000
While Pfeffer, one of the greatest of
I'll second basemen. received only
1900 and the score card privileges.
larger salary than any 9th these
I'D time STARS was paid to Charles
iomiskey present owner Of the Chi L
ago White Sox, when he jumped to
he brotherhood eague. His cont act
iso held by Smith, called for s7.OoOl
q 1890 comisky was then regarded Is
s the dean of fielding arst basemen q
though he was not regarded as GOOD ID
hat as Arson. Il
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15
DOUBLE 0A|lYlMAn :
SERVICE L! !!BEGlNN|NG
MONDAY AUGUST Il |
LOCAL CLERK ON NIGHT TRAIN
TO SHEFFIELD AND rUs.
cUM6lA.
GREAT HELP TO THE PEOPLE
Mail Reaching the Different Points
Along the Road Twelve to Fifteen
Hours Earlier in Many Instances.
Clerk Will Locate Here.

Effective on Monday, August Ii,
mere Will be a local mail clerk rlac-
ca on the Tuscnmbia and Shefield
uain which leaves here at 6:l5 in the
evening. Heretofore the only mail
dispatched out of Columbia on that
ram has been locked express
pouch Tor MT. Pleasant, and another
for Lawrenceburg.
summertown. Ethridge, Loretto, st.
1oe' Florence and Shefield mail has
been held for the train leaving at
lO;l5 each morning. So it will be
seen that this will be zone of the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15
WATERMELONS
OF FINE QUALITY
MORE THAN THE REPORT lND,.
GATED a FEW WEEKS
AGO.

The past several days there have
been great many watermelons OF,
fered for sale from wagons in Colum.
bia. The fruit is not as plentiful as
it was last year and the year before,
but the quality seems to be of as
fine quality as usual, and the prices
have not been exceptionally high
considering the APPARENT scarcity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN
COUNTY PRACTICALLY
ALL N OPERATION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE
OPENINGS HAVE BEEN MOST {,
SATISFACTORY.
HUNDRED and TWELVE SCHOOLS
Detailed Statement Of the Effect Of
The New Laws May BE Expected
At the End Of the First Month Of ~
Teaching.

Only q very few of the schools
outside the towns in the county are
not now in working order, There
are one hundred and twelve schools
in the county, and there lis practi-
cally one hundred Of these now
eDea g
The teachers Of the county were
here Saturday and provided them
selves with the necessary books and
blanks, and informed themselves as
to the particular instructions regard
ing all new school laws.
A number of the schools rave
been heard from and the. opening
Monday morning in almost every in
stance has been of very satisfact.
DRY nature. The attendance is bet
ter by far than in former year OPEN
ings, and Supt Graham, is much
pleased with what he has heard.
At the end o. the month there will
be detailed and comparative report
made, which will determine to a
large extent what effect the new
avs are having, and will also give
IN idea Of what may be expected
Turing the remainder Of the terms.
BY the first Of September there
Will probably not be more than three
'r four of the schools Of the county
hat will not be in operation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15

HABITUAL CONSTIPATION and
all liver troubles can be cured by
using GRlGSBY'S LIv-vER.LAx.
Ask STEPHENSON BROS. 1sItf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15
TOURING CARS
MUCH CHEAPER

The Southern Auto Supply Compa-
ny is advertising some real bargains
In autos. Previously the regular
roadster commanded a price of $685.,
and can now be had for $5s5. Other
cars are CORRESPONDENCE reduced in
price. A reference to the ad will
show the different prices.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15

YOUR LIVER LACKS GRIGSBY's
LlV-VER-LAX Try a bottle to-day.
Satisfaction guaranteed.Ask. STEPH-
TNSON EROS. 1SItf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-08-15
WAS RELATED
In COLUMBIA
. RANDALL JOHNSON, MISSING.
is FOUND IN CUMBERLAND
RIVER.

The. body of ]. Randall Johnson
was taken from the Cumberland river
at Nashville Sunday, after he had
been missing from his apartments
several days. He was assistant cash
Ter of the First and Fourth National
Bank, and was cousin of Mrs. Mon.
tie Fariss, of this place
The cause Of his death was a mys-
terry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
WHEAT LAND FOn SETTLERS.
Two HILTON Acres VIII he Distributed
on SeptCmbcr -,
I special TO The Times Dispatch.

lSDeClal 10 Inc IlmcS- Dispatch
New York, August 1.-Two billion
acres of land. according to James j.
Hin, the best wheat land on earth will
be distributed to settlers by the United
States on September %, by a public
drawing ut Glasgow, Mont
The land consists OF tract eighty
by forty miles in the Fort Peck Reser-
walton. 1t Is tho last government
reservation to be divided by Uncle
Sam.
The tract borders on the Missouri
River, and was formerly the property
of the Sioux Indians. There are about
1000 of these Indians left and they will
keep 724, 900 acres.
or tho acreage allotted 4S7.O0O acros
is agricultural lands, for which appli-
cants will be charged nominal price
OF from IS to 81 per acre. and 10000 is
in grazing lands, for which a nominal
price OF $3.50 and IS Will be charged.
Application for the land Will be re-
ccived from September ] to September
20, and the public drawing will take
place on September % ut Glasgow,
Mont. The drawing will be by number.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
FATALLY HURT IN RUNAWAY.
j. ID. Rodcn Dies of Injuries Received
MhIIe ON WY Homo III ON Church.
Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.

Especial TO The Times Dispa tch
Waynesboro. Va, August III b.
Roden, one OF the best known citizens
OF this community. died this afternoon
juries received to-day In n runaway
accident He was being driven from
the Methodist Church, of which he was
q member, to his home when the acct
dent occurred.
The horse fell, and afterwards be-
came unmanagcable, OvcrturninR the
carriage and breaking Mr.. Rodcn's
thigh IN one place and arm In two
places. HHd causing other internal in
juries.
He was accompanied by his daueh-
Yer ana two Grandsons, Edwin and
Douglas Rodcn, OF Ginter Park, Rich
jury: Mr. Roden was quickly conveyed
TO his home and medical aid summoned,
1t was found that he had sustained in
ternal injuries, from which he later
died.
Mr. Roden was born in Dublin
scNenty-siX years ago, came to this
country in the hfties and located in
New Orleans. where he lived until the
war broke out. He enlisted in the
Brigade. came to Virginia and served
with distinction throughout the war.
iio was badly wounded at Spotsylvania
courthouse. and was unable to again
Join his command. He located at
Whynesboro In 1865, whore he mar
ried. his wife being Miss Julia Cooke,
VINO died ten years ago.
tertiary f. Roden. of Waynesboro:
e. l.. Roden, of Ginter Park, Rich
nond. and Mrs A. S. Bush. of NNaynes-
boro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
FOR AND AGAINST
NEW COMMITTEE
Chairman Henry Will Hear
Arguments by Sufragists and
Ants Next December.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. !

aopSSAoi " He LINES DlSpHtCh.I
Washington. August 17.-rhat the
battle royal OF the Suffragists and the
ants VIII be staged In Washington
next December was made certain to-
day, when 1t was announced that Chair
man Robert l.. Henry would hear tho
arguments against woman suffrage
committee in the House. as we'll as
those for it.
In statement issued hero day the
antisuffragists claim that President
Wilson and his administration are cold
towards tho votes for women question.
1t says:
The refusal Of the President Of tho
United States only few DAYS ago to
ueIiVer an address to the meeting of
suiragists here may BIO taken as sum :
clent indication OF tho GOODNESS of the
administration toward votes for women.
me most determined attacks OF the
sunragists. their most spectacular M
Seants, their greatest political activity
ana their most incessant work have all
oeen directed toward influencing the
national legislators in Washington.
lhat they have failed to produce any
tangible results SO far, it Is emphnt tic
PROOF that Congress, representing all
tho States OF the Union. refuses to ny
In the face OF the wishes OF that vast
majority of States which have refused
10 grant women the equal franchise"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
Temperatures Will Be
Near Season Average
Especial to rho rlmcs-Dirpntcb.I

Especial to The Times Dispntch.I
Washington, August 17.--FoIIov-
Ing is the weather forecast for the
coming weeks
The distribution OF atmospheric
pressure over the North American
continent and the adjacent oceans
LIS such aS to Indicate temperatures
near or below the average for the
scnson during the coming week
throughout the greater part or the
country. A general moderation of
the heat wave over the Central
Central Valleys, the Plains States
TX probable during the frat part OF
the week. The precipitation during
the week will! he iocnI, hut generally
near the NORMAL. Over the Great
Central Valleys, the Pinni States
ana the Rocky Mountain region
there Will he frequent showers and
fhnndcrstnrms fhe next several
Iays, attending the eastward move
ment Of disturbance that Will Drc-
Vaii the first rnrt OF tiic week over
fhe ROCKY Mounfaii, region.
While the pressure In relatively
low over the West indies, there nre
no distinct evidences OF n disturb
nnce I'm thct region mt the present
time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
WILLINGLY AGREES
TO GO TO NORFOLK
L. ]. Jackson, Wanted for Lar
ceny, Leaves New York in
Company of Detective.
ISDecinl to The Times- DIsn, tch !

NnrfniJ, " ing tiIneS-Dlsp5 tch.
couple of sherlfrs from West VnirG IL a
Sne from North Carolina and one from
New Jersey are in New York with ex-
81 tra1i.ion papers trying to find out who
- governor up there in order to net
CHAR char Pr pfriSSonerS, CAPTAIN w. p. Ford
from the Metropolis yesterday with
ms prisoner and now has him safely
locked up in the Norfolk jaii
J., Inc prisoner IL l.. J. Jackson and he
,s wanted here on the charge of tho
sssanG n OF diamond pin valued at
$noo, Ho arrived Yesterday morning
liner Hamilton, paid his own fare
alto and slept by himself and to ali
lnIents ana appearances was free
man on tho ship. After the ship had
walked up Church Street, and ut the
corner Of Main and Church CAPTAIN
Ford put his hand on Jackson's shout
der and placed him under arrest He
was locked up
Although a reGuisition for Jackson's
Sulzer. the requisition had nothing to
the release of the prisoner TO the Nor.
folk authorities Captain Ford ar
ranged to have Jackson tried before
one OF the police magistrates. md when
IN, case was brought to trial no evil
missed. and he walked out OF tho po
lice station free man.
There was but few hours before
the sailing of the Old Dominion steam
err Captain Ford had talk with Jack
son. advising him In part OF tho predi-
cament in which the police were placed.
anxious to 20 home and the sooner he
got there the better he would likc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
MEw CLUBHOUSE oPEys.
Structure Erected ON Potomac Teach
by Washington SpOrtsmcn.

Especial TO inc 1imcS- blS pa zen.
TIoathsville. Va. August l7.-The Co
lumbia Fishing club of Washington
has opened up it's large clubhouse on
Potomac beach, near Lewisetta. sam
Runaway will be manager this season.
Pursuant to n call of the chairman.
the Democrats of northumberland
County met in assmceting at
Hcathsville Monday for the purpose Of
reorgani&ing the Democratic County
Committees
II was decided to defer action until
October court, and in the meantime
look UP the new law.
Kirkland Grove Baptist camp meet
Ing started Friday. although many tent
owners moved in Thursday: The meet
ing is In charge OF Rev. y. j. Rcamy,
of this place, and DR.. Furman II Mar
tin. of Charlottesville. Rev. w. y.
Ayers. of Lynchburg, will do the prn-
cipal part OF the preaching. Tho sing
ing will be conducted by Rev. Walter
Leclil:ter. OF Portsmouth. a large at
tendance Is expected. and every prep
nration has been made for the success
OF the meeting in every respect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
SCItoOL GETS HIBLE AND FLAG.
Presentation Made by Cape Fenr Coun-
ell Jr. q. L. \. NJ.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
| Fayetteville, y. c.. August l7.-At the
riverside schoolhouse on the east side
of the Cape Fear one OF the most en-
joyable affairs of the summer took
place when flag raising and Bible
presentation by Cape Fear Council. No.
10. Junior Order OF United American
Mechanics, and n picnic occupied the
whole day. a. II. Watson. past coun-
ciilor began the speech making r. T..
Bolton spoke on the principles of the
Junior order; A. NJ. Moore editor OF
the Fayetteville Index, presented the
flag, while the Bible presentation was
by w H. Caster a. Il Breeco and H.
II. Bolton, respectively, received the
flag and the Bible on behalf of the
school Q. *. Nimocks also made an
address. Tho school children's sing.
Ing was an inspiring feature OF the
ceremonies.
On the same day tho township sun
day schools around Centre BAPTIST
Church. irrespective OF denomination
united in holding a picnic at Centre
church. twelve miles east OF Fayc.te-
vile The singing, which was under
the leadership OF Mr.. Royal. OF Cod
win was feature. Madison Nc
intyre. OF Goodwin. presided. Speakers
who addressed the crowds were Rev.
Eugene Olive. Centre Church's pastor:
Fulton II. Hall and w. r. Malloy. the
last Gro of Fayetteville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
MgZMAyAgzua,zy


the Representatives who have hoo,
away for weeks have now returnad a,,i
are ready to take up tho currency leg
, ..'ia, whenever the caucus finishes
Win the Dill. Meanwhile, the House
mas adjourned until Tuesday. when tn
caucus approved bill to provide autbor-
ny Tor granting right OF way for Tho
$io'opo.ooo Hetch Hctchy water sunnIv
pending business '"'
Tariff consideration will he .r,,r
'hls week by discussion of the snyor
schedule. the chief bono Of contention
In the tsrin bill.
Insist 1t VIII Carry.
iocrauc leaders insist that tho
Tree sugar proposal Will carry. de,nita
ruinors OF possible defcctions from tbo
party standard. Senators Ransdell and
thornton. Of Louisiana, will rots
against the administration scheduIo
OUT tho leaders do not fear that anv
"es.ern senators upon whom minority
leaders cast longing eyes will supnort
any proposed amendment Senator
summons, chairman OF the Finance
committee, believes that the fight nm
sugar should take not more than two
or three days; and that free wool
should be disposed Of In az short
/, time, after which rapid nrogrn,s
through the remaining schedules should
nc made. Debate IS certain TO be pro-
ionSed. however, on the cotton
ne'Icuuie. uiter which the income tax
and administrative section nnd the 90,
ton future tax amendment viii nre.
sent problems for much debate. 1t viii
pe wen into September. If not later
before the tariff is ready for confer.
encc.
Lobby investigation Will continue in
committees OF both houses during the
week. with the House committee at
tracing chief attention through re-
SUMPTION or the testimony of former
Chlet Page McMichacls regarding
charges OF money paid by pawnbroxers
In an EFFORT to prevent legislation.
In me Senate the credentials Of Rep
resentativc Henry ID. Clayton. appoint
co oy Governor O'Neal. OF Alabama,
10 succeed the late Senator Johnson
VIII be presented. They will be re-
terred to the Committee on Privileges
ana Elections TO determine whether
'hey are acceptable under the terms
OF the seventeenth constitutional
amendment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
EAGER TO DEFEND HIMSELF.
McDermot VIII Challenge Truth q
i1CMiChucl,S Story

Washington. August 17.-That Con-
gresham james r. McDermott. of I'LL
nois; VIII challenge tho truth of prac-
iicailE every important allegation of
his FORMER protege, Isaac II. McMichael.
VINO mas told the House lobby inves-
tGatng committee of McDermott's al :
legged connection with two Hobbies. is
the prediction to-day OF friends OF the
Illinois member.
McMichael will resume his testimony
tomorrow morning and will be sub
lected to further cross examination
"A tumble OF lies" Is the terse char
acterization Congressman NtoDcrmott
gave McMichnels story, in talking to
close advisers to-day. The Illinois
member. forbidden to talk fully in
advance of his prospective appearance
on the stand, can scarcely control his
impnttence to present his side of the
case.
II never did that man an injury in
my life; why he should make such
ridiculous statements Is beyond me-"
declared the apparently indignant Nc
Dermott to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
NO REPLY TO NOTE
DELIVERED BY Lind
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan Still Waiting to Hear
From Mexico.
TAKE MORE HOPEFUL VIEW
Representatives of Constitutions
alists Watch Developments
With Keen Interest.

Washington, August 1.-THE Next
can situation continued apparently un-
changed to-day. with President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan awaiting the
Huerta governments reply to tho pre-
liminary note delivered by President
Wilson'S personal representative. John
Lind, to Mexican Foreign Minister Gam
boa, outlining the position of the
United states. Mr.. Bryan let 1t be
known that ho expected no reply for n
day or two. The fact that Envoy Lind
had established relations with the
Huerta government through Minister
Gamboa. following reported declara-
lions which almost threatened depor-
tation of President Wilson's personal
representative. leads officials hero to
take more hopeful view of tho stu
alton.
Representatives. of the Constitutions
alists here are watching developments
with keenest interest. If Huerta Is
disposed to accept that part Of the
American proposal looking to elections,
that element may come into these neRo-
tiations.
AS the Mexican Constitution prohibits
the holding OF Il general election during
:: period of insurrection. to comply with
President Wilson'S desire for Il free and
fair election something would be dono
to induce the Constitutionalists TO con-
sent to a truce.
So far, 1t is stated officially, the ad-
ministration hero has had no com
munication directly with the Constitu-
tionallsts.
The opening of telegraphic communi-
cation between Juarcz and the city Of
Chihuahua was announced to the State
Department o-day by receipt of u mes
SAGE from the American consul con-
hrming the previous report from the
consulate ut Juarez of the safety of
the American Hulse family, whose
perilous situation led Senator Penrose
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
BOTH GOVERNORS
ARE AFTER DETAIL
Of THAN ESCAPE
Continued from First Page.)

Mr.. Barnes bases his approval entire
~ on the inf..'equacy of tho time given
the assembly to study the report OF
the Frawlcy committee, and that he
emphasizes his conclusion that Mr..
Glynn now undoubtedly is the acting
Governor.
Some of Mr.. Glynn's partsans con
strue the Barnes statement TO be tanta
mount to serving notice that political
opinions arc not expected to sway in
any degree the attitude OF the Re-
publican Senators in tile trial
There are seventeen Republican
Senators. and only nineteen votes in
favor of Governor Sulzer would pre-
rent impeachment. This assumes that
all the justices OF the Court OF Ap-
peals and all the Senators will take
part in the trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
CAUCUS CALL ISSUED
Republicans VIII Elect New National
Conversational Committee.

Washington. August ia call was
issued yesterday to Republican Senators
and Representatives to caucus I'm the
House chamber Tuesday night August
rs, to elect new national Republica n
congressional committee
the new committee soon aftcrward
VIII meet and choose it's chairman and
other officers. Representative Burke.
OIL south Dakota. acting chairman OF
the congressional committee, has served
notice that he Will not accept the
chairmanship Representative Mad
den. of Illinois. and other veterans in
congress. have been mentioned as pos
sibilities for the executive head. The
caucus also Will consider cooperation
with the Republican National Commit
tee on cAmpaiEn work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
DEATHS

BOASE.--Died, on Saturday August 1s.
at l ?: NJ, at St Elizabeth's Hos,
pital. WILLIAM NJ. BOASE, in the
hfty-second year OF his age.
Funeral will take place MONDAY.
August Is. at +. NJ, from Church
OF the Ascension. Highland Park In
terinent at Riverview Cemetery.
RODEN.-.Died, at his residence in
Waynesboro. Va, Sunday evening,
AuEust II, 1919, at $50 o'clock.
Funeral will be held from the
Methodist Church in Waynesboro at
IL O'Clock TUESDAY MORNING, Au-
gust 10. Interment in Riverview
Cemetery, Waynesboro
Baltimore, Washington and New
Orleans papers please COPY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18

X. G. Roberts Drive. ny Far ms Possible
on Long Trip.
Especial to The Timcs- Dispatch1

I;ynchburS. Va. August l7-R. a.
ltoberts, who lives but a few miles
from EyinEton. in Campbell County,
VINO rs ntty-sevcn years OF age does
not take kindly to railway train \
day or Two ago Mr. Roberts was called
TO Euena Vista 10 Sec II daughter who
was ILL., and he drove to this city. in
Stea" OF taking train at Evineton.
the train as much as possible
While here MIR Roberts stated that
ne had not been on q train since he
WAS ten years. Of age, when he Went hy
train TO Missouri. When his train
arrived he showed that he was very
nervous, and he told friends that he
would not make the trip but for the
Illness Of his daughter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-18
PLOT AGAINST KITCHENER
Egyptian Youth snid to BE Irresponsible
for AAsnAsinntiOn pInns.

London. August ia plot to as
sassnatc Lord Kitchener has been re-
vcaicd at oxford University, accord
ing TO the Daily Express. The paper
states that the Foreign Office received
thc Information that tho Egyptian
youth who. until recently, was an uu-
dcrgraduate at one of the principal
colleges at oxford, but whose name
ard history have been kept secret. ma.
avowed his intention OF causing the
death OF Lord Kitchener through the
medium OF an Egyptian nationalist
society.
Sir Edward Grey informed the Home
Once who placed the matter in the
hands of the political branch of Scot
lana Ward.