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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05
amendment to the election law. This
session lasted twenty days.

---s " ehC cicCtIOH law. InlS
session lasted twenty days.
Two extra sessions were held nm.
der Gov R. L. Taylor in 1890, and
twenty-eight items were included but
thlrty-four bills were passed. mos, OF
which were local measures. Again
the election law and the revenue and
assessment bills formed a part OF the
work of the extra session. At this
session a bill was passed creating the
board of public works for Chattanoo-
ga and providing bonds for street
work. The call for this session in
Guided an item Ito dissolve James
county and place the territory back
in the counties from which it had
been taken" This session lasted
twenty days.
The second extra session called by
Gov. Taylor was less than two weeks
after the adjournment of the former
extra session and met on March Is,
1890, to consider changes in the
charter Of Memphis, which was then
a taxing district. This session lasted
three days.
Gov. John P. Buchanan called the
legislature into extraordinary session
on August 81, 1891, to give the COVER
nor more authority in the matter of
handling the national guard, to abol-
ish the lease system relating to con-
victs and to provide a revenue and
assessment bill. Twelve items were
included in the call and twenty-seven
bills were passed Thomas r. Myers,
a relative Of Representative Thomas
S. Myers, of this city, was speaker
of the house of representatives.
This session was called on account
of the Coal Creek strike when the ma
tional guard was in the service in
the mining district for nearly two
years. At that time the state leased
the convicts to mine companies and
this was the cause of the war. Sew
eral hundred state prisoners who
were at work in the mines and near
Coal Greek were released from the
stockades by unknown parties and the
national guard was called out to duell
the troubles that arose thereafter.
This session lasted thirty days.
The last extra session met May 16,
1895 and was called sby Gov. Peter
Turney. This legislature had at the
regular session conducted the contest
between Gov. Turney and Hon. H.
Clay Evans or the governorship and
consumed SO much time in that case
that it was unable eto complete the
regular work. The extra session fol-
lowed right on the heels of the reg
ular session.
Six items were included in the call
and seven bills were passed, the most
important one being the bill provid-
ing for the main prison at Nashville.
Revenue and assessment bills were
likewise passed as was an. amendment
to the election law. This session
lasted twenty days
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05
HAVE TRACE OF
JOSEPH MARTIN
THE SEARcHERS EXPECT TO Lo-
CATE HIM IN SWIFT
ERLAND.

MEMPHIS. Aug. 30.-That a clue
to the whereabouts of Joseph Wilbur
force Martin, the young mollionaire
first reported to have been murdered
in London, has been found by DR..
and Mrs. E. G. Ellet, who are search
ing for him in Switzerland, was the
report received here tonight. 1t was
said that they expected to locate him
In few hours.
Soon after Martins disappearance
the cotton firm Of Martin & Phillips
failed for nearly $2,OOO,OOO. Since
then no trace of him has been found.
Martins mother is reported to be
critically Ill and an effort will be
made to notify him of her illness. DR..
Ellet is Martins brother-in-law.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05
EXTRA SESSIONS OF
THE LEGISLATURE IN
THE V0LUNTEERSTATE
SEVEN OF THEM HAVE BEEN
CALL CALLED IN HISTORY
OF STATE.
Two UNDER GOVERNOR TAYLOR
The Coming One Next Week VIII
Eclipse All Records for Number Of
Subjects ncluded-Previous Re.
cord Is TWenty-Eight.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 1.--Beginning
with a special session held March,
1872, the Tennessee legislature has
held seven extraordinary sessions,
one legislature under Gov. Taylor
holding two extra sessions. In addi-
ton to these the legislature of 1870
and 1871 held three sessions, but
these were not considered extra SEES
sions for the reason that they were
all held in connection with the adop-
ton of the constitution.
In every case wherein an extra ses-
sion has been held they have remain
ed in session for the regular twenty
days, save in the case of the second
extra in Gov. Taylor's administration,
which was in session but three days
to consider changes in the Memphis
charter. In nearly every extra $685.
sion an assessment bill has figured
and frequently amendments to the
election law have been in tn CALL
The coming session breaks all re-
cords for he number of bills included
in the call. The proclamation includ-
ing sixty-one general bills and close
to 200 local bills. The largest num-
Der Of bills named in any previous
call was in Gov. Taylor's first call,
which included twenty-eight bills, and
the smallest was Gov. Taylor's Fec
ond call, when but one bill was in
cluded.
The first extra session called after
the adoption of the constitution was
in March, 1872, under Gov. John G..
Brown. The call included fourteen
items and twenty-one bills were pass
ed. The principal object of this call
was to redistrict the state to reappor-
ton the congressional districts SO as
to provide for nine congressman. As
sessment bills and revenue bills were
adopted and a number of other gener-
al and few local bills were pass
ed. James D. Richardson, for num-
Der of years congressman from the
fifth congressional district, was
speaker of the house Of ren~esenta-
/ tives. The session lasted twenty
days.
Gov. Alvin w. Hawkins, the last re-
publican governor before the advent
of Ben W. Hooper, called an extra
session for Dec. 8, 1881, when nine
bills were passed. Among these was
bill to redistrict the state as to rep
resentatives and senators, which was
the first redistricting act after the
adoption of the constitution. A bill
was also passed to give counties au-
thority to compromise their bonded
Indebtedness as the state had done.
The session lasted twenty days.
In May, 1885, Gov VIM. B. Bate
called an extra session just following
the adjournment of the regular ses-
sion and included twelve items OF
legislation in his call, but twenty
were passed. Among these were a
revenue and assessment bill and an
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05
VOLS WILL PLAY
COLUMBIA CRACKS

NASHVILLE, Aug. 29.-Returning
from Columbia yesterday, where he
witnessed a game between Columbia
and Banner Cubs of the local Rock
City League, ALI Williams announced
that an exhibition game had been ar
ranged between the Nashville team
and Columbia in that city on Sept. g.
Ray Morrison and Earl Fleharty will
be the opposing pitchers. This game
is in the nature Of a benefit, all OF
Nashville's share of the gate receipts
being divided among the local play
ers. Mr.. Williams states that Column
bia has one Of the best amateur teams
he has ever seen and that 1t Is sure
to make 1t interesting for Nashville.
Generally debilitated for years.
Had sick headache, lacked ambition.
was worn out and all run down. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters made me a we'll
woman" Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moos-
up, Conn (Advt.)
Subscribe for The Harajd.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05

ARE YOU FOND OF OUTDOOR
SPORTS?

riding, driving, ETC., and would you
like to have a handsome and stylish
conveyance that it at bed rock
prices? II so, just look at our ele-
CANT stock of fall specialties in phae-
tons, buckboards, runabouts, traps
and surries, that are in all the latest
styles, we'll made and comfortable.
ROBINSON-McGILL BUGGY co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders,
laborers, rely on DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. Fine for cuts, burns,
bruises. Should be kept in every
home. 25c and soc. (Advt)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05

The namerDoan's inspires conf
dence- Doan's Kidney Pills for kid.
ney ills. Doan's Ointment for skin
itching. Doan's Regulets for a mild
laxative. Sold at all drug stores.
(Advt.) er
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05
Don't Let Baby Suffer With
Eczema and Skin ERUPTION,


Babies need perfect skin-covering.
Skin eruptions cause them not only In
tense suffering, but hinder their
growth. DIR. HOBSON'S ECZEMA
OINTMENT can be relied on for re-
lief and permanent cure Of suffering
babies whose skin .eruptions have
made their life miserable. "Our baby
was afflicted with breaking out of the
skin all over the face and scalp Doc
tors and skin specialists failed to
help. We tried DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment and were overjoyed to see
baby completely cured before one box
was used writes Mrs. Strubler Du-
buque, Iowa. All druggists, or by
mail, so.
PFEIFFER CHEMICAL COMPANY
st. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa.
WOODBRIDGE co. (Advt)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05
LIST OF INSURANCE.

Various Amounts Carried by the Los
ers in This Mornings
Fire. Lib NH
The insurance totals about fifty per
cent of the losses. The different
amounts as carried by the losers are
as follows:
Evans, Parker & Moore, $21,750.
Dobbins & Ewing, $780, t
Bogatzky & Bauman, $4,000
Maury Dry Goods Company, $39-
$50.
John L. Jones, $1,000.
On buildings 4f
Mckinney & Ridley, $4,000.
Mrs. Frierson, $4,000.
Mrs. Kirkman, $500.
Making a total Of $106,100. insur-
ance carried on the buildings and the
stocks of merchandise.
This insurance was carried princi-
pally by the local agencies, Farrell &
Lipscomb, Looney & Morgan, Mora
B. Fariss, Columbia Insurance Agen-
cy, Hendley, Cochran & Thomas, and
J. Madison Sheppard. g
Il F. .
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-09-05
SLIGHT INJURIES.

J. r. Anderson Has Hand Badly Burn
ed and Harry Ritter Hurt In
Fall.
Only two slight Injuries are re-
ported. ]. F. Anderson had his left
hand pretty seriously burned while
getting his car out of the garage, and
Harry Ritter was thrown to the side
walk with hose in his hand and had
his face bruised.
When the heavy skylight fell in
the Maury Dry Goods house, there
were a number Of persons in the
building assisting in saving the mer-
chandise who barely escaped serious
if not fatal injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12
Lincoln's Birthday.

Today, February 18th, is the one
hundredth and fourth anniversary oil
the birth of Abraham Lincoln. De-
spite the belief to the contrary the
dav is not a national holiday ana
banks, government offices were not
closed. Lincoln's birthday is obserV-
ed as a holiday in sixteen states, Oh
which Virginia is not one. Ihere Is
no national holiday, not even the 41ll
of July, but Congress has at varl-
Gus times appointed special hoi-
idays. Seven days during the year
are recognized as holidays by gov.
ernmeat Offices. and for commercial
purposes Congress has recognized
certain days as holidays,but with the
exception of labor day, appllcaoie
only to the District OF Coiumoia'
there is no general statute on tne
subject. So>calleds national holidays
are not such by statute. ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

Andrew Carnegie has presented
$1,250,00G in 4 per cent. bonds to the
Carnegie Foundation in New York to
be devoted to the endowment of "di-
vision Of educational Inquiry and
study" The gift makes permanent
provision, it was announced, for stud
les hitherto conducted b ythe founda-
tior out of its general funds, such as
the recently conducted studies on med
ical education. The publicity given to
these studies resulted in the closing
down Of many poorly equipped medi-
cal schools. The trustees ofthe foun-
da ton plan to make first use of the
additional funds in taking up at once
"studies upon legal education and its
relation to the supply of lawyers and
The cost Of legal process
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12
MORTALITY AMONG
GRAND OFFICERS
Three State Secretaries
Die in Richmond in One
Week.
LAST VICTIM.
Harry E Hirschbcrg, Grand Secretary
CT Eagles, Dies in Richmond After
Short Illness.

Richmond, Feb. 12.-Within seven
days, the State secretaries OF three
LARGE fraternal orders-Masons, the
Odd Fellows mad the Eag;es-have
died in Richmond. On last Tuesday
morning DR.. George w. Darlington,
grand secretary Of the Grand Lodge
cf Virginia Masons, died after an
eighteen year tenure of office. 7. VIII
ey Davis, for nearly forty years grand
secretary of the Grand Lodge of Nir-
giria Odd Fellows, died on : Friday
evening.
Henry E. Hirshberg State secretary
Of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles, died
yes .erl.y morning in his nome, af-
ter a brief illness. His funeral took
place this afternoon at > O'Clock from
.2ll South Fourth Street The inter-
meat was made in Oaliwood Cemetery.
The State officers OF he Eagles at
ter aded> the funeral services, as wei!
as representatives Of the other orders
with which Mn. Hirshberg affiliated
air Hirshbcrg contracted severe
cold about week ago, which soon de-
veioped iyto pneumonia, ana with
practically no warning the end came.
He was iifty-four years old and had
many relatives in Richmond. Mr..
Hirshberg had shown himself to be
man of unusual ability in the Office
of state secretary, and has won the
wa III friendship Of his fraternal
brothers throughout the State.
Mr. Hirshberg was identified with
fra .ernal organization for years, be-
ing member Of the Masons, the
Ea lies and the EIks, and held office in
all. after serving many terms as sec.
retry of Dixie Aerie, he was unani-
mCusiy elected State secretary by the
Ea%les at their State convention las:
Jure in Portsmouth. His predecessor
in office. Charles Stanglc, died during
the progress Of the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Deputy United States Marshall
William Schocni yesterday brought
Arthur Curtis. of Stafford county. to
the Jail in this city, where he Will
be confined until the April term Of
tbo 1rni-ed States District Court,
when he will be taken to Richmond;
to answer the charge Of assault!ng
S. L. Powell, a rural mait carrier
Curtis had been taken before United
States Commissioner Charles d. Fos-
ter Of fredericksburg, who required
$500 bail for MS appearance before
the court. Benig unable. to GiTe:ase-
curity, he was ord&re: dto be confined
ed in thi scity until the court; con
renes. .-r-s's -s.ss ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

from Royal to Pitt; Pitt street, from
King to Cameron and Washington
street from Duke to Franklin.
Mr.. Brocket tsaid that he har in
Mr.. Bfockett said that he had in
asking the finance committee to
get bids on the city printing and
submit them to Council. This had
not been done, and he again asked
the committee to make some report
on the resolution, and also report
from the same. committee On the or
dinance providing for the building Of
a school house, and a report from
the committee on finance end lights
on the placing of improved lights on
Washington street from Duke to
Queen.
Mr.. Spinks asked for report on
the home for the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

is about $40,DO.The captions of the
ordinances will bel found in the Off
al prceedings. 1875
An ordinance authorizing. the
Washington Virginia Railway Com
oany to substitute improved rails
on Royal street from Prince ito
Wilkes and to pave inside the rails
and two feet on each side was pass
ed.
A resolution appropriating $500
for resurfacing Washington street,
between Queen and Wythe streets,
a distance of four squares, was re-
ferred to the committee on streets
and finance.
Mr.. Summers offered resolution
providing for the purchase Of new
steam fire engine for the city. This
was referred to the committee on
finance and fire.
The other business presented was
of a general nature. The Aldermen
concurred in the action of the Com
mon Council On all papers sent in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12
ANNUAL SESSION !.
II. Of GRAND LODGE
Six Hundred Masons At
tend Opening Session
in Richmond.
6 EX-GRAND MASTERS.
Record Attendance-To Elect Success
sor of Late Grand Secretary and
Other Officers Tomorrow.

Richmond, Feb. 12.-Six past glant
masters and between 500 and 600 Ma.
sons of lesser rank were in their seats
in the Masonic Temple at 1880 O'Clock
last night when Grand Master w. l.
Andrews, of Roanoke, called the most
worshipful grand lodge of Virginia tc
order for the one hundred and thirty
fifth grand annual communication. In
point Of attendance the opening nigh:
set new record in Virginia Mason
ry.
The grand masters addres as at
all opening sessions of the grand lodge
was the feature of the evening. He
covered in detail the work of his ad-
ministration and the progress Of the
order during the past twelve months.
The address included number Of
recommendation Withheld from publ
cation as matters interesting to the
members of the order alone.
Reports following from the grand
secretary, protein, and from the grand
treasurer. The membership Of the
order in Virginia, according 10 these
reports, has in the past year enjoyed
substantial increase. The financial
condition of the grand lodge was
shown to be excellent, with indications
pointing to a similar property in Ma
sonic circles everywhere n the state.
The following past grand masters
were present last night to witness the
opening of the convention: H. O..
Kerns, of Sutherln; Thomas N. Da-
Wis, of Lynchburg; Judge R. 7. W.
Duke, of Charlottesville; Captain Ed
N. Eubank, of Newport News; George
w. Wright, of Marion, and A. R. Court
ney, of Richmond.
The meeting tonight will find the
delegates at work on the business
problems which confront the Crane
Lodge at its annual sessions. Many
committees were appointed last night
by Grand Master Andrews to handle
the special divisions of business, and
these will present their reports to-
night to the convention.
At 2:3O o'clock this afternoon cho-
rus composed of children from the Ma
sonic Home, in Henrico county, gave
song entertainment in honor of the
visiting delegations. The home has
now more than seventy inmates.
The overshadowing event of tomor-
rows session will be the election OF
officers for the year. The delegates
will choose grand secretary to sue
ceed the late Dr.. George W. Caring
ton. A half dozen full-fedged candi-
dates aspire to the position, which
rays S2,4O a year, four or five Rich
mond men in the number.
The resignation of Grand Master
Andrews, which is expected, will re-
suit in the advancement of all the
present grand officers to the office next
higher in rank, and VIII leave vacant
the office of grand junior deacon. The
officers below the rank of grand junior
deacon are appointive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12
NEWS OF THE DAY.

James \. Patten, the cotton and
grain speculator, pleaded guilty in
the Federal court in New York yester-
day the sixth count in an indictment
charging him with restraint Of trade.
Judge Mayer fined Mr.. Pat;cn $4,000.
which was paid Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

Rev. Charles T. Warner, of St.
Adams Church, Washington, viii
preach in Grace Church at 7:30 to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was no session Of the Police
Court this morning. The case OF
Edward Soper, charged with non-sup-
port of his family, was continued, and
Robert Dyson, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, forfeited his COL
lateral by failing to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12
MORE RAZORS COMING.

.HDifE kALORS Iohi NJ.
" We were compelled to diSap
" Dont more than dozen people
q today because the supply Of ra-
s. znr sets which are being eX-
" changed for coupons b the
8 Gazcttee have been en- lust
ed. We have teIegraphed the
q factory for a hundred more
s. let's which will be here some
& time tomorrow OF the follow
q ing day. After this shipment
is gone there will be no more.
" This will make the fourth
shipment Of razors which have
=" been disposed Of, and not a
;: single one has been returned.
. Remember the Very Sharp
Z: outfit is not sold in any store
3 in this world. but is delivered
= for the sum Of 80 cents and
g six coupons clipped from the
9 Gazette. The set consists of the
. following:
One Silver plated RazorhOlder.
6 One Holder for Sharpening.
blades.
: Six Sharp blades.
One fine Strop.
One box strop dressing.
To obtain this outfit clip six
consecutive coupons from the
Gazette and present at the office
with s. cents and the razor will
be delivered. If you desire it
sent by mail add five cents for
postage. If not now a subscrib-
. er to the 'Gazettee the paper
will be delivered to you for one
week so that YOU can obtain the
six coupons, for: 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

Ethelbert W. Milburn, son ofthe late
Stephen and Alice B. Milburn, died in
Washington yesterday. The funeral
took place this afternoon from the res
idence of S. F. Slaymaker, AS south
Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

A jury has been summoned in the
Corporation Court tomorrow to hear
the quo warranto proceedings against
Julian Y. Williams, member of Coun-
ell from the Second ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

The Hotel Sutherland at Winnipeg
was destroyed by fire early yesterday
More than 80 guests and employees
were carried to safely from the upper
windows by the iremeh, and 1t is not
though: any lives were lost. Several
persons were slightly hurt by
stepping upon glass. The hotel was
four stories in height. The fire escapes
were on ladders with no landing
stages. Down these and the fire lad
ders. the firemen carried the guests
and employees. The thermometer reg
istcred 20 degrees below zero The
hotel was a brick veneer structure and
one of the oldest buildings in the city.
The flames. Of unknown origin, burned
rapidly The property damage was
100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

Albert Mantle, . years old, confessed
yesterday that he wrecked passenger
train No. 113 on the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad near Memo
mine, Mich, last Saturday night. The
boy told the police he put two iron cat
tie guards across the tracks to sec
whether the train would cut them in
two in passing over them. The engine
was thrown from the rails, but TO one
was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

The regular prayer meeting of the
Nj. P. Church will be held tonight and
at it's conclusion a membership meet
ing, at which important business will
Je considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

Rev. Father Feri, U. S. A., Chaplain,
located at Fort Washington, will
preach at St. Mary's Church at S
o'clock tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

Rev. Dr. Crawford, dean of the The
illogical Seminary, preached at ST.
Paul's Church last n:ght.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

WANTED.-Woman ito clean Fair
fax Apartment. Stssdy work.
Apply A. S. Doniphan, corner
King and Columbus st.. 1.-st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

Citizen Josh" Ashley, one Of the
supporters of Governor Blease, has in
,roduccd in the lower house Of the
South Carolina Legisiatuer a bill
which would legaliZe lynching in
South Carolina. 1t provides that if
any person on trial for murder, or as
sauIt in any degree, can produce pre-
pondcrance of testimony in court that
the murdered or injured man attacked
4 reputable woman it will be prima
facie evidence of the defendants in
nocence. Some Of Governor Bleasess $
foes declare he is the framer of the
bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-12

A meeting Of the Board of Managers
of the Chdilren's Home will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock