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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24
pRonREas oE PROHIBITION.

Nothing is more gratifying to The
Herald than the statement, made al
most daily by some ardent prohibi-
ZIONIST who felt in the last campaign
that the salvation of the cause de-
pended alone upon Hooper's success,
that after all in that campaign The
Herald was right. This is about the
way they put it,: "We thought you
were wrong last year; that by sup
| porting Rye you were abandoning
the cause, but you we're right The
election of Rye was the best thing
that could have happened for the pro-
hibition cause, the state and the DEM
ocratic party"
The events since that election have
abundantly justified the logic The
Herald's position. 1t was in advance
of many of its friends and it is natu-
rally pleased that they are manly
enough to say so now. They do not
attempt to conceal their satisfaction
at the progress that the cause has
made under the democratic party.
However, The Herald was hardly pre-.
pared to have the Banner, the able
and loyal organ of Gov. Hooper, con-
fess, too, that the position of the tenn
perance people who supported Rye
was right 1t will be remembered
that in the last campaign the Banner
consigned this paper to the liquor
ranks because it refused longer to
worship at the Hooper shrine. Now
hear what that paper says in its issue
of Friday:
This collapse (of the opposition to
was made certain when
the state democratic convention of
1914 fell into line and adopted pro-
hibition and law enforcement plat
FORM"
That is just exactly what The Her
aid argued in the last campaign. 1t
insisted that when the democratic
party, the dominant party, was COM
mitted to the prohibition cause, the
victory was won, the final triumph
achieved and the question had been
removed as an issue in the party pol
tics of Tennessee. 1t is to be hoped
hat no more demagogic appeals will
be made to reopen this question for
selfish ends like that recently made
by Patterson.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24
PROGRESS IN TENNESSEE.

There is something peculiarly ap-
propriate, illustrating as it does the
marvellous progress toward better
things that we have made in Tennes-
see these ten years, in the move OF
the Tennessean to the old house OF
tn Southern Turf saloon. Where less
than nine years ago vice In all its
hideous forms brazenly Haunted def.
ance to the capital city and to the
state of Tennessee, the great daily
newspaper which was the pioueer
among its craft in the prob iDiton
cause of the state, will now have its
abode. The transition has been re-
markable, a wonderful one. Nothing
like 1t has ever been known in this or
probably any othe.' state.
When the Nashville Tennessean is
sued its first lumber on May IL. 1907.
not nine years ago, the Southern Turf
was the most prominent and best
known liquor saloon in Tennessee. It
had az the alluring accessories Of
the silded den of iniquity. Upon its
dor might have been written in bold
letters for all the youth to read, He
who enters here leaves hope behind"
The liquor business was licensed in
Tennessee; 1t was bold; defiant: alto
gether needless of the immortal warn
ing of the knightly Carmack deliver
ed only year before. 1t had always
held sway in the centers of popula-
ton; Nashville had been its very
own; it believed itself invincible.
Then it was that the Nashville Ten
nessean came upon the scene. It
shortly afterward espoused the cause
Of prohibition, the only daily at Nash
vile to run up the stainless flag. One
Of the Nashville dailies at that time
was coldly Indifferent and doubted
the "expediency Of prohibition" the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24
WHAT IT MEANT.

The Columbia Herald expresses the
meaning of the run-off primary so ad.
mirably in terms the people intended
that we reproduce what 1t says here:
"McKellar's triumph is a victory for
democracy. It is q declaration Of
peace. 1t is the omen of the coming
Of better, and happier day for the
people of Tennessee" The faction
al club has been hid away and 1t will
be used hereafter only on the man
who may attempt to disturb the good
relationship that now exists between
all the democrats Of the state-Chat
tanooga News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24
FOR HUMANITY.

President Wilson's note to Austria
on the sinking of the unarmed ship,
the Ancona, is in line with the policy
of the preservation of the rights of
neutrals and the protection of human
ity which has characterized the adj
ministration since the beginning of
the war This policy was fully known
to the government of Austria. Ger
many might have had some reason
to expect different Interpretation
of the laws of nations when 1t wan
tonly murdered the victims of the Lu-
sitania, but Austria was cognizant of
the manner in which this government
viewed the course of it's ally. 1t Is
therefore more, if anything to be con-
demned than Germany. 1t must make
the full reparation demanded by the
President Nothing else will be con-
sistent with a policy that has receiv-
ed the sanction of the whole civilized
world, except Austria, even Germany
yielding reluctant assent to the
view of this government. In taking
the stand that he has taken, in giving
firm notice to Austria of what must
be done to atone for the outrage
against this country and against the
laws of humanity President Wilson
has met the expectations of the Amer
lean people and truly interpreted
their sentiment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24

others were distinguished jurists, one
being federal judge. But Vest, the
author of the speech referred to, was
the greatest Of them all, and one OF
the greatest sons that Missouri ever
produced. No ordinary man could
have delivered the tribute that he did
to the lowly canine. Vest in a quar-
ter of century's service in the sen.
ate became one of its ornaments.
Since the war the senate has had few
better orators than Vest or stronger
men. All remember his eloquent but
whitening comment upon a speech
credited to Cleveland's secretary of
agriculture, Morton, who intimated
that the people west of the great riy-
er were in need of the civilizing infiu.
ences Of those living in the more pop.
ulous East.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24
BIG GAIN MADE IN
HOLIDAY TRADE
THE FAVORABLE WEATHER HAS
DRAWN LARGE CROWDS HERE
EVERY DAY.

Another glorious day has dawned
for the Christmas shoppers and assur.
eddy neither the buyers nor the mer.
chants can have aught but praise for
the quality Of weather that has been
dished out for them this year. And
the buyers have been taking advan-
tage Of the fine temperature and clear
skies and every day the streets are
thronged with shoppers from all sec
tons Of the county. The weather IL
in striking contrast with that Of q
year ago when 1t was almost impos-
sible for the people to get to the city
before Christmas. All of the mar
chants report splendid trade and all
declare that the advance over sales
made last year is most gratifying.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24

There can be no doubt about Nc
Kellar being the greatest peace r.ak.
er of the age. II there had been a
Noble prize this year he would I'M
questionably have received It. Stahl.
man is gratifed; Lea is going to give
him cordial support; Crur1p is tickled
to death. and we suspect that the
Honorable John knight Shields is
smiling too.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24

Now If the politicians will Just let
the folks in this section alone, have
no more elections for awhile, 1t may
be that by the end of next year we
will be able to liquidate our Christ
mas bills.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24

Patterson managed to pull through
in Marshall county by thirteen votes,
which is pretty gbod considering the
fact that he had lhe enthusiastic sup
port OF the Gazette.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24

Wonder il the Tennessean could be
induced to express an opinion respect
ing the quality of weather the people
of the state are having these days?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24

AS a Prophet Morgan Blake, of the
Banner, will rank with the weather
prognosticator.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-24

When Patterson heard the news
from Giles county he probably ex.
claimed EFT tn Giles"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
Irwin Cobb Agrees to
Answer Questions

One Of the features OF Irwin cobb's
lecture. which Is TO be given at the Au--
ditorium on wednesday, February a. 10
the answering OF questions by the war
correspondent OF the Saturday Evening
Post. II IL expressly understood before
these questions are answered that they
shall not be such that will provoke con-
troversy. but in spite Of this announce
ment by the speaker they frequently dc
become 30. although Cobb deprecates any
thing Of this kind.
Ills advent TO the lecture platform was
accidental. There was a dinner given
one night al the Green Room club In New
York and Cobb was asked to tell some
thing of what he saw IN the European
war zone. lie had been known as an
after-dinner speaker. but had never made
serious address. He looked up. thinking
that perhaps he had peen boring the
banqueters; he found some OF them were
crying. and all Of them called for him to
go on. One OF the auditors that night
was the promoter Of the tour.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
Spy System Hidden
by Tourist Agency

Correspondence or Associated Press.l
PARIS. Feb. lathe expulsion from
switzerland OF a German calling him
self Julius Thomas is alleged TO have
brought 70 light comprehensive system
OF espionage which he had carried on for
period OF two years or more at Basel
under the guise OF tourist agency. II
is recalled that IN January, 1913, all the
French papers ran small advertisement
offering good pay for easy work.
Applicants we're directed to write 10
-Aget. General Delivery, Basel" Ii is
alleged that this -'Aget' was also known
as Schwartz" his supposedly correct
name. and also as Thomas and that
under the guise OF publishing a tourist
guide he solicited matter with a letter
written in the following vein,
II am going to publish a new tourists
guide; want TO put into Il all the de-
TAILS OF interest to travellers. an index
ana map OF all the highways. paths ana
forest trails. addresses Of all the hotels
ana auberges. all the curlositles, monu-
ments. buildings OF historical interest.
Send Us this information concerning your
neighborhood and we VIII remit you az
once fifty francs; we win make Il 100
franes Y the information you give us 4
OF unusual Importance"
To those who sent In information
schwartz RENTED promptly and wrote
asking for more details concerning the
topography of the region. In his third
letter Of instructions Il Is alleged ne
Threw aside the mask OF tourlsm and
asked for "a list Of all the bridges An
tho region, how built ana OF what ma.
ferial. the number Of arches, length OF
each. the nearest garrison OF troops, the
number OF each arm OF the service quar-.
tered there, description OF the forts. II
any and how many troops OF occupation
Areenals. II any, or manufacturers OF
powder. ammunition or arms. II No
reply was received. blaekman was re
sorted 20. II is asserted. Schwartz has
taken care to recruit his correspondent.
among postal employees. railroad men
government and municipal clerks. who's.
relations with him were certain to com
promise them
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21

state department has been looking for
ward to a renewal OF discussion OF the
treaty at the first opportunity.
Opinions varied as to what steps would
be taken by the United States when the
text OF the German reply is officially re-
ceived. Some contended that inasmuch
as the United States had informed Ger
many that the latter would be held TO
strict accountability for any attacks on
American vessels and lives. the interests
Of the American government might best
be conserved now by standing unalter-
ably on that warning and awaiting de-
velopments.
The fact that the United States did not
define its future course. but left It open
to construction by the recipient OF the
communication. Is regarded in some Of
ficial quarters as making unnecessary
any further explanation OF the attitude
of the American government to Germany
unless some overt act occurred
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21

manders Of submarines 20 distinguish be-
tween enemy and neutral vessels.
On the other hand, however, the portion
OF the note IN which Germany disclaims
ELL responsibility for what might happen
to neutral ships. either by submarine
torpedoes or mines produced feeling Of
apprehension among some high officials
that a critical point might DO precipitated
in the relations between the United States
and Germany.
These officials suggested that there
would now be less cause for anxiety n
Germany had negotiated. as did Great
Britain. France and Russia. treaties with
the United States agreeing to submit to
a commission OF investigation any diff
culties that may arise between them.
While the German AMBASSADOR here is
known to have endeavored to bring about
the negotiation of such treaty, the out
break of the war. with It's increased bur.
den on the German foreign office, d.
verted attention from it there. and the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
German Submarine Uses 7WO
Bombs to Sink French Vessel

CHERBoRG, Feb. o.-Cvia Paris)-
The story OF tho sinking Of the French
steamer Vile De Lille by a German sub
marine Off the Barfteur lighthouse, east
Of Cherbourg. was told last night by the
boatswain OF the vessel which was sent
10 the bottom Tuesday.
The submarine which sunk them. he
said. was the U-l6. which pursued the
Vile DE Lille some distance and maneu-
vored in such a way as to prevent its
escape. Then the Germans hoisted the
signal "stop or we fire on you" after
which the steamer stopped and the sub
marine came alongside.
Il will give you ten minutes to leave
the ship" said the German commander
according to the boatswain's story. TIE
crew complied with the order and took to
the boats pulling toward Barfleur
Meanwhile two men from the submarine
went aboard the steamer and placed two
bombs, one in the captains room and
the other in the forecastle. Ten minutes
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21

later there we're two explosions and the
ship began TO sink stern first The cap
tain and crew wept as they saw their
ship go down
After the bombs had been placed aboard
the Vile De Lille. the sumbarine stopped
a Dutch ship which was allowed TO pro-
coed after the Germans satisfied them
selves there was no contraband aboard.
Tho submarine then returned 70 the
Vile De lilies boats when It was seen
what desperate efforts the sailors were
making 10 row TO the coast and took them
in tow until the Barfleur was In sight.
The captain Of the steamer did not
have time TO dress fully before he left
his ship and injured his chin in clambor-
ing into th boat. The German comman-
der. observing the captains injury took
him aboard the submarine and gave him
first aid treatment
The Germans also supplied the master
Of the steamer with a fine pair OF sea
boots as he had been compelled TO leave
his own behind.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
Funeral of Martin
Durham to Be Masonic
and Held Next Monday
nc funeral I'D Martin punham, "a

lHS luneTHl OF Raftln human, NC.
braska pioneer, veteran Mason ana promi.
nent citizen. who died at his home in this
city Thursday night. will be held at the
Masonic temple next Monday afternoon
at o'clock, and will be in charge Of the
Masonic grand lodge OF Nebraska, S. p
Davidson of Tecumseh. past grand mas
ter, officiating.
The body will be taken from the late
home OF Mr.. Durham Monday morning,
and from II o'clock until the hour OF tho
funeral will lie In state in the large hall
OF the temple, with a guard Of honor in
charge. At o'clock the casket will be
closed. After the services at the temple,
the body will be taken to Prospect Hill
and buried in the family lot, the Masons
having charge also Of these services
The honorary pallbearers are all men
who knew Mr.. Durham for many years
and were associated with him in differ
ent lines OF work with which he and they
were connected. They are:
Jonathan Edwards and william ].
Kierstead, Douglas County Association OF
Nebraska Pioneers; Sam X. Greenleaf,
lodge No. 3, Independent Order OF Odd
Fellows; Charles G. Hunt. Veteran Fire
mems association; John II. Butler, Ne
braska Veteran Masons association;
George w. Hervey, former member OF
the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
The active pallbearers will be selected
from Capitol lodge No. 8, Masons. OF
which for many years MT. Durham was
member. At the funeral the knights
Templar will furnish an escort
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
Echoes of the Strife

BUENOs AIRES, Feb. l9.-The Argen-
tine government IS considering the mat
ter of warning the German steamer Hol-
ger and the auxiliary cruiser Ardonna to
leave this port within twenty-four hours
or be dsarmed and interned, ii was an
nounced tonight The Holger arrived here
yesterday. having aboard tho crews OF
several merchants ships sunk during jan
uafy and February by the German auxil-
larry cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm.
PARIS, Feb. 19.-Debate on the bill
limiting the number of liquor saloons in
France was resumed today by the MEM
bers Of the French Chamber of deputies
4 measure was passed allowing the sum
OF 14,SO0,0OO francs as reimbursement for
taxes paid by LIQUOR dealers on abslnthe
in their possession and for the purchase
of stocks of abslnthe.
BERNIE, Switzerland. Feb. 19-The
Swiss government today received a note
from the German government, saying that
the. aviator, who February 2. flew over
Swiss territory in the region of the from
tier of Alsace, has been punished The
German note also expressed deep regret
that the incident had occurred.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Dutch govern
mept is considering an insurance plan
for ships under which shipping companies
would take about 20 per cent of the risk
the rest being borne by the government
and insurance companies. according to
the Rotterdam correspondent OF Reuters
Telegram company
NEW YORK. Feb. I9.--Captaln Nelson
of the steamer City of Savannah, which
delivering a cargo OF cotton taken on
at Wilmington, N. c., reported that Feb
ruary s, his ship passed within 300 feet
OF mine In the English channel
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
HAD ECZEMA FOR
TWENTY YEARS
First on Limbs. Then Spread All
Over. Could not Sleep on Account
Of Itching. Small Pimples Later
Appeared. Cutlcura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment Healed.

Manchester. kanaas.--'I had eczema
for twenty years, Hrst on my legs, then IL
spread all over me. Ii appeared as . rash.
could not sleep or reSt on account Of the
itching. Scratching or rubbing made the
itching and burning worse. small pimples
later appeared. and blackheads formed.
II had used --- Ointment. and =
solution to battle with. tried all the home
remedies and many preparations but without
relief Then commenced using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment according 10 directions.
In one month was greatly relieved Of the
misery. ! used three boxes OF ClIticura Oint-
ment and the Cuticura Soap and am now
healed" (signed) Harry oarten. October
so. 1914.
You never tire OF cuticura Soap and Gu
ticura Ointment. Having tested them In
severe skin troubles and found them effec-
tive you continue their use because Of their
fragrant. super-creamy, emoliient propeF~
ties for daily use - toilet preparatlona-
Sample Each Free by Mail
With sap. skin Book on request Adj
dress postcard ''Cutieura, Dept. 7. Bee
eon... Sold throughout he world.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
GERMAN ATTACK REPULSED
Their Assault on French Trenches at
Ypres Fails and Their Losses
Are Heavy.
so ANNOUNCES PARIS OFFICE

PARIS. Feb 9O--Cvia Dondon)-The Of
fetal statement issued this afternoon by
tho French war department says:
I'm Belgium the enemy bombarded
Nleuport and the dunes. His batteries
we're effectively countered by ours. The
Germans appear 10 nave employed i'm
portant forces in yesterdays attack
against our trenches TO the east OF
Ypres After a heavy bombardment OF
our positions the Germans attacked with
the bayonet. but were repulsed and our
artillery held by its fire the reserves,
which were to have supported the first
line attack The German losses we're
heavy.
From the Lys 20 the Disc and on the
Aisne in the region OF Berry-Au-Bac,
great artillery activity prevailed.
Losses Considerable.
at Is confirmed that the enemy's losses
in the campaign of the last few days
have been considerable. According 60
statements Of prisoners, a battalion has
been destroyed.
ION the heights OF the MeIse towards
night yesterday the enemy delivered his
fourth counter attack against the trenches
which we took at Les Epargnes. This at
tack was beaten back like the three pre-
ceding ones by our artillery
I'm the vosges the enemy continued
unnecessarily his counter attacks on Hnl
Goa. south OF Lusse South OF la Fecht
the enemy succeeded in gaining n footing
on the eastern spur. Fighting continues
at this point, where we had an advanced
post. Rain and snow are falling in the
Vosges."
German official Report.
BERLIN. Feb ABBY wireless)->
The official statement given out today
by the German army headquarters says.
In the western theater of the war:
Strong French forces yesterday attacked
the German positions in tho Champagne
regiciw % the north OF Perthes and the
north Of Lesmenils. All attempts 10
break through the German lines. how
ever. failed. In some places the enemy
entered into the advanced German
trenches. where fighting stIli continues.
Otherwise the enemy was repulsed and
suffered heavy losses.
ITO the north OF verdun. a French at
tack was also repulsed. Near Combres
preparations for renewed French at
tacks were made by violent artillery
bombardment.
Fighting In VOsRes.
'FlghtIng still continues in the Vosges.
The Germans stormed the enemy's posi-
lions OF two lilometers on the heights
TO the west Of SulSern, and also on
Relchsaskerkopf. TO the west OF Muenster,
A battle for possession OF the height TO
the north OF Meuhbach IL going on Net
zeriand and sandernach have been oceu-
pied by the Germans after n battle.
In the eastern war arena; In the dis
trict 20 the northwest OF Grodno and "a
the north sunwaiki, there has been nc
important changes.
ITO the southeast OF Kolno the enemy
has been driven back into its advanced
position OF Lomza.
south OF Myzniec, northeast Of Przans
nusz and east Of Racionz there hav
been engagements OF q local charactai
From the south OF the vistula there .
u nothing new to report" w
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21

Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
MONTE CARLO. Feb. ls-GamhlinE Is
rampant again after four ana a half
months Of enforced inactivity. There Is
no gold OF silver shining on the green
cloth; ivory checks have taken their
places. but roulette and trente-et-quar-
ante are going on al a few tables. The re-
vlYai, however, has not suffieed 10 restore
the seasons Usual animation TO the town.
The hotels are nearly empty.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21

Correspondence OF Associated Press.)
PARIS. Feb, 1S-The damage TO the
lines OF the Eastern railroad before and
during the battle OF the Marine have now
been sufficiently repaired to enable the
company to resume the express service
between Nancy and Paris. via Toul. Bar.
ie-Duc. Chalons and Epernay The Bel
fort express has also been restored. perS
mitting direct communication with Basel
In about nine houru.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-21
Your Health
Attention

especially at this season of the year
when it is really necessary to guard
against the quick changes in tenn
perature and the inclement weather.
You should keep your strength and
vigor up to the highest possible standard
to be well fortified against any sick
that might threaten you.
To that end, pay strict attention to the
Stomach Liver and Bowels and at the
first sign of any weakness take