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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

To enable the British clergy to rec
ognize made-in-Germany hymns, list
of them has been prepared by the
Guardian, a church newspaper, which
has opened it's columns to a discus
sion Of the propriety of using these
hymns in the English service. If Ger
man hymns were banned the English
hymnal would be deprived of some of
its Oldest and most popular numbers.
Luther's famous version of the forty
sixth psalm, "A Sure Stronghold Our
God Is He,' would be perhaps the
most regretted of all excisions. Luz
theran hymns are popular not only
in the Wesleyan Methodist church.
which is allied to Lutheranism, but
also in the Church of England. While
the English are tabooing German
hymns the German theaters stick to
Shakespeare as though he had been
a born and bred German.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
Back From Europe.

THE European porter doesn't paste
a souvenir label on your trunk any
more"
mo
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

Of Like Nature.
What do you think of this jewel
press story?"
Its a GEM
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

AS to Doan's Kidney Pills, read tho
following enthusiastic endorsement by
one who has tested them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

Duchess Louise of Braunschweig,
the only daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm,
made visit to the Soldiers hospital.
There she was told that a wounded
soldier had seen her husband in the
war. She finally found the soldier
and asked him how her husband
looked. Without studying the situa-
ton in which he was put, he bluntly
answered: Very dirty, your maj
esty.' SThe weather had been very
ugly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

Director Fake of the Berlin Mu-
scum of Arts and Crafts, who investi-
gated the situation in Belgium, and
who was commissioned to protect all
works of art, declares that there have
been no losses of important art arti-
cles or monuments at Louvain All of
the pictures, including the famous
Bierik Bouts, were rescued by Lieu
tenant Thelmann and taken from st.
Peters church to the town hall.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

The high prices of potatoes in Ger
many led to serious excuses in
Brunswick. A general demand is be-
ing made for the German government
to establish maximum prices, not only
for potatoes but for other articles
of food.
Germany has notified Great Britain
that if German civilians in England,
excepting those against whom there
are grounds of suspicion, are not lib
Grated, all British subjects in Ger
many will be similarly arrested The
feeling on this subject in Berlin is
high.
A huge avalanche overwhelmed a
detachment of Swiss soldiers in the
mountains near ST. Maurice Four of
them were instantly killed and two Sc
verely injured Eleven were dug out
alive.
Although the big guns used by the
Germans have been the surprise of
the war and are accredited with hav-
ing caused the fall of Liege. Namur
and Antwerp, some military experts
in England question the wisdom of
carrying such weapons into the field,
regarding them as a burden which an
army cannot afford to transport.
Thus far s1,175.000,O00 of the war
loan have been paid up. This is rs
per cent of the total and SITS 1000 600
more than necessary for the first two
terms Of payment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
NEGRO WOMAN
COMMITS SUICIDE,
DOLLIE RYE DIES FROM DOSE
OF LAUDANUM AND CAR.
BOLlC ACID.

Dollie Rye, a negress % years old,
committed suicide Monday night
about o'clock at her home at the
corner of Tenth and Embargo streets.
The cause of the rash deed was the
affection shown by her husband for
another woman. She had tried to do
the same thing last year, but she
was reached in time to prevent her
diving. From the best information
obtainable, the woman became de-
spondent and went to town about Z
o'clock and secured a dose of lauda-
mum and carbolic acid to take. When
she was found at her home at .
o'clock she was beyond all aid and was
dead before a physician reached her.
She had had considerable trouble
with her husband ever since her mar
riage two years ago. She thought
that he was too attentive to another
woman, and had frequently remon-
trated with him for it. He had beat
en- her up on several occasions when
she approached him about it. She
had grown tired of it, and preferred
to be out of existence rather than to
endure the state of affairs by which
she was surrounded.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
7. L. PORTER
FORCOUNTY CLERK
WELL KNOWN FARMER GETS IN
TO THE CONTEST FOR At
TRACTIvE OFFICE.

Another Richmond entered the
field for county court clerk today
when 7. L. (Roy) Porter. announced
his candidacy. Mr.. Porter is one OF
best known farmers of Maury coun-
W, a member of one Of the most
Prominent families in the county and
is universally esteemed. He is
grand son of Nimrod Porter, who was
lor twenty-five years sheriff OF
Naury county, a record probably
without parallel in the history OF
The state. Mr.. Porter is a most
aitable and agreeable gentleman with
hundreds of friends all over the
county who will give him their cor
dal support. His friends declare
mat he will be a winner. He would,
Il elected, make the county a most
efficient and accommodating official
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
HUTTON PURCHASES
NEW BUICK CAR

Fry Bros. have sold to J. L. Hut
ton, state superintendent of banks, a
beautiful new six cylinder, five pas
senger Buick touring car. The sale
was made some time since, but the
car was not delivered until Monday.
1t is beauty, and the sale was made
only after repeated trials Of other
cars. Fry Bros. regard it as a signal
victory for the Buick, of which they
are the local agents.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
new EXPRESS RATE
HURTFUL TO FRUIT
AND PRODUCE MEN
WILL BARKER GIVES INTERVIEW
UPON SYSTEM IN EFFECT
SINCE FEB. 1.
INCREASE FROM IL l.2 TO 1918
PerishabIe Products, Which Weigh
Over Fifty Pounds, Are Subject to
Advance in Charges Which Will
Prove Destructive to Business.

The new express rates are an out
rage and the biggest piece of bunco-
steering that the American people
have been put up against in many
years. The new rates do provide re-
ductions in some cases, but in many
others, especially in the case Of pro-
ducts, which do not come in competis
ton with the parcel post rates, the
charges have been increased from
12k to S3b per cent These reduc-
tions apply on small packages, but
when 1t comes to the produce and
fruit trade, which is handled in large
quantities, the express companies
have not only not lowered their tar
ifs, but in some cases, they have
made them prohibitive and absolutely
destructive to some lines of busi-
ness"
This was the wall of Will Barker,
the well known local produce man,
when he was interviewed upon the
express rates Monday. He is hotter
over the matter than he was when
Teddy Roosevelt and crowd of Bull
Moose cohorts were bodily pitched
out of the Chicago convention in 1912.
He claims that the new system Of rat
ing will work greater hardship on
him and his colleagues In the produce
business than they had under the old
system, which prevailed before Feb
ruary 1.
In substantiation of his assertions,
Mr.. Barker produced statement OF
comparative charges under the old
and new rates as compiled by butter
and egg merchants in Kansas City.
II they are to be believed, the pro-
duce dealers are hard hit. If they
are hit as hard as they are squealing
at present, they are in danger of bus
mess destruction 1t is probable that
steps will at once be taken to place
the matter before the interstate COM
merce commission, which deals with
all matters Of rates.
''If we came in the so pound rate,
we would be all right, and there
would be a real reduction. However,
most of our produce, which is perish
able and has to be handled by ex-
press, weighs more than this amount,
and therefore we do not come in the
reduction zone. | expect to take an
active hand in securing hearing
upon this question, as we simply can,
not live and make any money il the
present system Of rating prevails.
The cry comes from all over the coun-
try, and it is probable that united
protest will be made at once to the
interstate commerce commission" J
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
HAYS MULE SALE
DECIDED SUCCESS
SPLENDID BUNCH OF GOOD
ONES GO FOR VERY SATIS-
FACTORY PRICES.

One of the most successful sales
of mules held in Columbia this sea-
son took place on Monday afternoon
at stables of Matthews Bros, when
load of r. L. Hays & Co. Of two
and three year olds and several of
R. F. Moore & Sons were sold There
were altogether forty mules in the
lot and they sold for an average Of
around $3.50, considered a good price.
There was a good crowd at the sale
and the bidding was spirited. The
sale had been advertised by r. L.
Hays & Company in The Herald ex-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
FARMERS MEETINGS
N ALL SECTIONS
Of MAURY COUNTY
STATE DEPARTMENT WOULD
BRING CLOSER COOPERATION
AMONG TILLERS OF SOIL.
FIRST one AT SAWDUST VALLEY
Assistant Commissioner Of .Asricui-
ture Tomlinson Will Probably An
nounce Dates Within Few Days.
Capt. Peck and Others Coming.

Assistant Commissioner of Agricul.
|ture Jesse Tomlinson is preparing for
the big campaign for closer cooper
alton and better farming among the
farmers of his own county. Assisted
by Capt. Peck, the state commission
er, DR.. Geo. R. White, the state veter-
|inarian, and a number of others Of
the department, they will, the latter
part of next week, invade the county
and hold several district meetings.
| At two or three places in the county
| interest has already been aroused
and there have been requests made
to Judge Tomlinson for meetings.
The first meeting Of the county will
probably be held at Sawdust Valley
in the eighth district. A hall has
been rendered to the speakers and
the citizens have shown a great deal
Of interest. The date will probably
be announced within few days.
Culleoka is also on the list and will
be one of the first places to be visit
ed by the representative of the de-
partment. Santa Fe, Spring Hill,
Hampshire and Bigbyville will doubt
less be in the itinerary also.
1t is the purpose Of Capt. Peck and
Judge Tomlinson, in the organization
of these district or community farm
ers clubs to bring about a closer Co
operation among the farmers and also
to stimulate more active interest in
the work that is being done by the
state and the government for the i'm
provement of agricultural conditions
of the state.
Capt. Peck has expressed great
deal of pleasure at the opportunity
which these meetings will give him
/ for more intimate acquaintance
with the country and people of this
section. He is known to be an enthu-
siastic admirer of Maury county and
believes that with some improvement
/ in the methods of farming this can
be made the garden spot of the world.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
DR.. MAYS ACCEPTS
CALL TO PASTORA7E
OF FIRST BAPTIST
NEW ORLEANS DIVINE
WILL COME TO LOCAL Pull
PIT SHORTLY.
Pulpit of Columbia Church Has Been
Vacant for Some Months-Conere.
cation to Meet at II O'Clock Sun.
day to Take Steps to Receive Him.

DR.. Livingston T. Mays, of New Or
leans, has signified his acceptance Of
the call extended him by the congre-
cation of the First Baptist church.
He will arrive in the city at an early
date to take up his pastoral duties.
This announcement will be a source
of congratulation to the members not
only of the Baptist denomination, but
to all church goers in the city At
his appearance in the pulpit here
some weeks ago, he made distinct
ly favorable impression upon all who
heard him. He is gifted speaker,
an eloquent orator, and thinker Of
great ability. He will be a welcome
addition to the church circles of Co
lumbia.
DR.. Mays is one OF the foremost d.
vines Of the Baptist denomination. In
New Orleans, he was recognized as
one of the leading ministers in that
city. He made distinct impression
upon the church world there.
The Baptist members OF the city
are to be congratulated upon secur-
ing the services of this noted minis
ter. Their pulpit has been vacant
for several months, in fact, since the
departure of Dr. Shoemaker, who
served them previously. They are
glad to have an active pastor to
preach to them weekly, as they have
been deprived of this pleasure and
benefit for some time. They will well
come DR.. Mays cordially, and the con-
gregation will meet at II o'clock
Sunday morning to take suitable
steps to receive him in ali appropri-
ate manner when he comes. The
date has not been definitely decided.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20

breach and reallignment of polit-
lcal forces in the legislature.
With the aid of the Crump votes
the regulars became the uncisputed
masters OF both branches Of the leg.
islature and bills to increase the state
board of elections from three to five
members were promptly introduced
IN the meantime L. M. Stratuon, of
the old board. had resigned. BY the
passage of this law. and the election
OF the three new members the aregu-
lars" would have absolute control Of
the election machinery of Tennessee.
The election bills passed both hous.
es by comfortable majorities. Thev
then went to the governor, whom, it
was known would veto them. The
Dill increasing the membership of the
state board was held by Governor
Hooper until the last day allowed by
the constitution. When his veto was
returned there was no quorum in the
house, some thirty-fve members. in.
dependents and republicans, having
IN the meantime left Tennessee. It
was repetition of the hegira o. two
years before, when in order 10 pre.
vent similar legislation a quorum was
broken. At that time, however, no
effort was made by the regulars TO
pass the bill over the veto of the gov
ernof.
When it was ascertaiuei that a
quorum was not present in the house
the speaker refused 70 allow the roll
called. The house met and adjourn
ed for three days and t,.en John I.
COX called up the election law and it
was passed over the veto of the gov
ernor. In order to show the appear
ance OF a quorum, the speaker had
called the names of the absent mem
bers and answered mot voting" for
them. Subsequently by the same
methods three new members of the
state board of elections were chosen.
They were Hickman, Carter and Alex
ander, two regulars and one progress
sive. The members of the old board
Judge Young and J. r. Penlend, re-
fused to affiliate with the new mem
bers. The state then had dual
boards. In every county of the state
two boards were appointed, but con-
fusion was avoided in many of the
counties by agreements between the
boards for the joint holding of elec-
tions and registrations.
Shortly after the new state board
was organized bill was filed in the
chancery court at Nashville by inde-
pendent democrats and republicans
from all over the state attacking the
new law. This case was heard by
Chancellor Allison and the bill dis
missed, the court holding that the
new act was constitutional; that the
court must presume that a quorum of
the house was present when it was
passed and that there could be no
going behind" the journal.
Among the complainants in the bill
attacking the constitutionality Of the
election law in the case decided to-
day were the following well known
Maury countians: Jonas T. Amis,
Continued on Eighth Page.)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 4.-In
an opinion handed iown today by
Justice Buchanan, the supreme court
held unconstitutional and void the so
called regular" election act Of 1918
in which it was sought to vest IL the
liquor interests of the state the abb
solute control of the election machin-
cry.
Justices Neil and Williams, both
independent democrats, concurred in
the opinion announced by Justice
Buchanan, who was elected as a reg
ular democrat. Dissenting opinions
were read by Justice Lahsdea, inde-
pendent democrat, and Justice Green,
elected on the independent ticket
also, but understood to have "regu-
lar" leanings.
The line up Of the court on the
question broke political lines, as the
opinion was delivered By the only
pronounced regular on the bench, the
justice who was appointed by Gov.
Patterson to succeed the late W. D.
Beard and elected two years ago as
the regular democratic nominee.
In the opinion of the court the elec-
ton law was void for the reason that
it was passed in the house over the
veto of the governor in the absence
of a quorum. 1t was held that the
journal of the house showed on it's
face that no quorum was present, the
intimation apparently being that had
this not been true the law would
have been upheld.
The court held that under the re-
cital of the facts upon the journal of
the house, wherein it was stated that
upon the passage Of the election law
over the veto of the governor fifty
eight voted in the affirmative, two in
the negative and two were present
and not voting and then followed a
list of some thirty members whose
names were called and the speaker
answered for them mot voting" it
was plain that less than the two
thirds of the members required for a
quorum were not present.
The decision in this case ends one
of the most notable oolhicts in the
political history of Tennessee 1t be-
gan in the last legislature shortly
after the Independents and republi-
cans had preached their agreement
with Crump. When the legislature
was organized, through compact
between Crump and the Independents
and republicans it was generally
agreed and understood that no change
would be made in the election laws
and that the choice of the republican
caucus would be elected on the state
board to succeed James Maynard, the
republican member This agreement
was abided by until the day before
the legislature recessed last F'ebru-
ary. In the meantime Crump had
carried out his part Of the agree
ment and had joined in the election
Of Penland as the republican member
of the state board, Penland being the
choice OF the republican legislative
caucus. Soon after this came the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
JERSEY BREEDERS
WILL PURCHASE A
MAGNIFICENT BULL
STOCK COMPANY HAS BEEN OR.
CANNED TO BUY YOUNG
SIRE FROM HOOD FARM.
IN nnrn n \ a,
Is BRED In ROYAL BLOOD LINES
Animal Will Be Used for Service by
Members-Allison and w. j. Web
ster Promoters Of the Company.
Many Prominent Men Enrolled.

About twenty of the leading Jersey
fanciers Of Maury county have formed
a stock company to purchase a bull
for breeding purposes from the Hood
Stock Farm in Massachusetts. The
price asked for the animal is $1,000,
and the committee has made bid Of
$500. However, it is practically as
sured that he will be bought. He will
be used for service by the members
of the company.
The bull is not quite year old,
but is said to be one of the finest
breeding lines and of excellent con.
formation and type. He is a solid
golden fawn with black tongue and
switch. He was bred at the Hood
Farm, and is said by the superintend-
ent to be one Of the best young ami
mails that they have ever bred He
is Of Maury county lineage, tracing
back to the Pogis strain, which was
owned by Maj. Campbell Brown some
twenty-five or thirty years ago. His
purchase will be but bringing back
some of the famous blood that was
once in this county.
Alison Webster and his father,
William ]. Webster, are the leaders
in the organization Of the company.
Associated with them are a number
of the foremost Jersey men in the
county. Among them are Frank
Wheeler, Percy Brown, w. D. Has
things, Will Ridley, Porter Erwin, r.
Is. Hopkins, Lem Thomas, Charlie
Hatcher, DR.. Pillow, Joe Chapman,
DR.. S. R. Hardison, George White, J.
l.. Hutton, John Ashton and Ripley
Steele All of the stock has been
subscribed at $25 per share for the
$500, but in case the Hood Farm
stands pat at $1,000, several of the
members have agreed to take extra
shares in order to get the extra 5000.
The calf was born June II, 1918.
He is by Hood Farm Pogis 99th,
which was by Hood Farm Pogis 9th,
and out of the great Sophy the 18th,
the authenticated champion Jersey
COW of the world. Hood Farm Pogis
9th was the champion butter bull of
the nation, having 72 registered
daughters. The dam of the young
bull, which it is proposed to bring to
Maury county, is Lass32nd of Hood
Farm, cow with an authenticated
record of TAB pounds of butter and
1889 pounds of milk in one year.
Thus it will be seen that this is a
royalty bred youngster, tracing back
to the champions of the world. The
local breeders have long felt the need
and want of such an animal to cross
on the blood lines, and if this animal
| is secured, he will be admirably suit
ed to this purpose. The members OF
the company are to be congratulated
upon their enterprise and public spir
1t in making the purchase.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
JOHN MOORE, JR, GETS
GOOD JOB IN NAVY

John Trotwood Moore, Jr., son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Wooten Moore, has re-
ceived through Senator Luke Lea an
in the clerical depart
ment of the U. s. Navy. He has
gone to New Port, Rhode Island, to
enter upon his duties. The appoint
ment is a flattering one, and will be
a source Of pleasure to his friends In
the city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
new ELECTION LAW IS
UNCONSTITUTIONAL; NO
QUORUM WAS PRESENT

EFFORT OF SPEAKER. TO MAKE RECORDS OF
THE HOUSE TO SHOW THE PRESENCE OF
MEMBERS WHO WERE ABSENT FROM THE
STATE IN ORDER TO PASS MEASURE OVER
GOVERNORS VETO Is THWARTED
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20

JUSTICE BUCHANAN SPEAKING FOR HIMSELF JUSTICES
AND WILLIAMS HOLDS THAT THE JOURNAL OF THE
HOUSE UPON ITS FACE SHOWS THAT WERE LESS
REQUISITE TWoTHRDs PRESENT WHEN cox
MOTION PASS IRREGULAR" ELECTION BILL WAS ADOPT.
ED-DssENTiNG OPINIONS ARE FILED JUSTICES LANs.
AND eREEN-DEclsloN MEANS THAT THE ELECTION
MAYOR DEDMAN AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN LAST ocro.
WAS NULL AND VOID, HAVING BEEN HELD UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF THE "THoMAs-6ARkER" RUMP soARp-LAsr
CHAPTER WRITTEN IN ONE MOST NOTABLE 20.
LITcAL CONTROVERSIES IN THE STATES HISTORY
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
SIX MONTHS AND
$50 FOR ARCHER

Judge Trim Mcknight announced
Friday afternoon his sentence On G.
n Archer. who was convicted of sell
ing liquor without license. He was
given six months on the county road
and fined $50. An appeal to the su-
preme court was taken by Archers
attorneys.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-02-20
HEAR NO CASES
FOR TWO WEEKS
SUPREME COURT ADJOURNS UN-
TIL MARCH 2 EXCEPT FOR
OPINIONS.

special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. IL
With the exception of opinion days
'he supreme court will not be in ses-
sion until March 2.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-02

There are about. $4,000 men in
the regular army of the United
States, of which from thirty to
thirty five thousand are available for
service in Mexico. 1t is a safe bet
that these men are able to handle
more than twice their number of
Mexicans There are 10000 men
in our national guard, which num-
Der can be increased to 100000 in a
week. It is not likely that the COM
bined factions of Mexico can put in
the field more than 100000. It must
tionalist army contains number of
Americans, who cant be expected to
fight against the United States.