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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

county committee upon its action
here Monday. The election of Hon
W. G. Whitthorne and L. H. Ham
mond, as chairman and secretary
respectively Of the county governing
authority is a harbinger of better
days for democracy in Maury county
1t means that the party affairs viii
be administered for and in the In
terest of all the party. Mr.. Whit
thorne holds a very responsible posi-
ton but no one who knows him will
doubt his fidelity to the trust and
his loyalty to the commission given
him by the committee.
The committee acted wisely In
forbidding the use of proxies. With
the large membership there is abso-
lutely no reason for proxies which
are all too often manipulated by sell
fish and designing politicians. We
expect to see the democratic party
under the wise leadership Of its
splendid committee, once more re-
stored to complete power in this
county. It's committee numbers
many splendid citizens and is repre-
sentative Of all factions. 1t has
made good beginning.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.

,, While The Herald cannot COM
mend the taste of man living com
fortably in the "Dimple of the Uni
verse" who would leave it even for
a temporary residence in Alaska, it
can express qualifications over the
honor accorded to its distinguished
fellow citizen, Col. James A. Smiser,
pom his appointment as Federal
istrict attorney for Alaska. Col.
Smiser has the ability and the integ-
rity to render. the government
splendid service in the high station
to which he has been appointed.
He is one of the leading members of
bar that has always ranked am rig
the foremost of the state; he has
plendid executive ability and is
gentleman of force and chara :ter.
He has long been prominent in the
political affairs of Maury county ard
Is held in the highest esteem by a
large circle of friends who will genu-
inely rejoice at the high recognition
which he has received from Prcsi
dent Wilson. We have no doubt
about his measuring up to every re.
Quirement of the office to which he
has been appointed. In honoring
Col. Smiser the government has
worthily bestowed a high honor
upon this county.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

counter to the best sentiment of the
people OF Tennessee so often express
ed. The legislature should keep the
democratic party in Tennessee above
suspicion. Instead of rules to throt
tie legislation, everything should be
done to give opportunity for fair and
impartial hearing of all matters
brought to the attention Of the gener
Ial assembly. Good measures h We
nothing to fear fear from this, and
many bad bills are killed by the
white light of publicity.
We regret to record the failure SO
far of the leaders of the legislative
majority to fully appreciate their
responsibilities and obligations to the
people of Tennessee. The leaders
who apparently are directing the
majority seemingly have neither for.
given nor forgotten anything; they
are apparently bent upon pursuing
the same tactics that marked the
course of the regulars in the sessions
OF 1911 and, 1913 and that kept the
democratic party a minority party
for four years.
Again The Herald earnestly directs
the attention of Mr.. Rye to this con.
dition. Surely he can appreciate
the obligations resting upon him and
the solemnity and binding force of
his covenants with the people. II
he will firmly and resolutely act and
act now he can force the leaders in
the legislature to pursue a wiser and
safer course. Has he the ability, the
courage and the foresight to meas
ure up to his great opportunity? We
shall see.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

That the Wilson administration re
cognizes the worth of Culleokans car
no longer be questioned. The attor
ney general of the United States. T
Watt Gregory, was raised at Guile.
Okla; the district attorney to Alaska
Col. Smiser, was born and reared in
Culleoka; the United States marshal
Col. Amis, is another son of Culleo
ka. In addition the private secreta
ry of the United States district at.
torney for Middle Tennessee, Wade
Wilkes, is Culleoka boy. This is
simply proof of the recognition ac.
corded Culleoka in one department
that of justice, by the government OF
the United States.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
OUR INTEREST LAW.

The esteemed Chattanooga News
calls attention to the need for an
amendment Of our interest law. Six
per cent is now the legal rate of in.
terest in this state; higher rate is
usury and unlawful But more than
six per cent, by mutual agreement
between the borrower and the lender
is charged every day in Tennessee.
Probably more money is loaned at
eight per cent in this state than
is loaned at the legal rate. This
tends to bring the law into disrepute.
Again il money is worth more than
six per cent, and it is else a higher
rate could not be collected, our law
is an impeachment t. business. The
legal rate, unless otherwise stipu.
lated in the contract, should remain
at six per cent, but the law should
be so amended that eight per cent
can be charged If the parties to the
transaction agree upon that rate.
In all of our sister states the rate
is higher than Tennessee the result
being that much of our capital is
loaned in those states. 1t could be
better employed at home.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
DOES NOT LOOK WELL,

I Amending the rules in the house
and senate so that hereafter all bills
may remain smothered in committees
until called therefrom by the MAORI
ty OF the members does not look we'll
1t will cause suspicious of the good in.
tentions of the legislative majority.
Heretofore it has been the unbrok-
en- rule of the general assembly of
Tennessee to forbid the killing of
bills In hostile committees. After the
lapse of five or ten days it has been
the privilege of the author of a meas
ure to call it from the committee and
insist upon its having a hearing.
Under the amended rules it will be
impossible almost to get a bill from
out of a hostile committee. There
will be no chance to put the measure
before the house or senate upon its
merits; to give it that public hearing
before all of the members to which it
is entitled. We fail to see any good
purpose to be accomplished by the
new rule; on the contrary it may be
made to work much harm to progress
siye legislation.
The majority in the legislature does
not seem to appreciate the real stu
alton in Tennessee. They fail to real
ize that the democratic party is on
trial; that the people of this state
have taken it on faith and that unless
the faith is kept they are sure to visit
their just wrath upon the party. 1t
will not do in this good year to run
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
COL, JONAS r. AMIS.

The appointment Of Col. Jonas 7
.Amis as United States marshal for
the middle district Of Tennessee TiIi
give genuine pleasure not only to
hundre DIS of friends In his ow, coun
9. but will be source Of gratlfca-
ton to citizens all over the state
who recognize and appreciate his
splendid ability and his long service
IN the cause of good govern 1ent.
Col. Amis has been a conspicuous and
most useful leader In the fght FIR
better things in Tennessee. Since
Ahe great struggle for law enforce
ment and temperance commenced,
several years ago, he has been in the
forefront of every battle; he has
never avoided an engagement or
shirked a duty. In the struggle for
the reorganization and rehabilitation
of the democratic party in Tennessee
no man did more valiant or effective
service than Col. Amis. He is a
man of unusual forco of character.
zf intense convictions and Yields In
his county and state a potent inffu-
ence. His selection was a fitting re,
eognition of his services to the arty
and will meet with general approval
Col. Amis will faithfully, impartially
and efficiently administer every
duty imposed upon him by his new
slice.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
FOR PROGRESS.

Tennessee's delegation in the ma
tional house Of representatives, com.
ing as they do from one of the most
conservative states of the conserva
tive South, cannot be charged with be
ing unprOgressive. The entire delegs
ton voted for national prohibition
Four out of ten voted for the woman
suffrage amendment, one, Mr.. Pad.
>gett, did not vote, making a pretty
even division on this question. The
senators are said to be pretty even
ly divided upon this issue although
both would vote for prohibition. Lea
is outspoken in favor of giving the
ballot to woman, while it is under
stood that Senator Shields would not
favor the amendment. Woman's sui
frage, like constitutional prohibition,
failed in the house, but the issue is
not dead. It will come sooner or lat
er, although it would be better to
leave the qualifications for the cleo
torate to the several states. The ten
dency is all in favor of giving woman
every right or privilege accorded 10
man. This is founded upon simple
justice because we doubt If any con-
siderable number of the advocates
Of equal suffrage believe that wo-
mans participation In government
would make for any material change.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
TEN THOUSAND
BOTTLES BROKEN
BEER is DESTROYED IN Mash.
VILE FOR VIOLATION. OF
NUISANCE LAW.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 21.-Teh
thousand bottles of beer were de-
stroyed in Nashville this morning BY
Aust & McGugin, the attorneys EN-.
ployed by Coy Hooper to prosecute
all nuisance cases in Davidson coun-
g. The beer was seized some time
since from saloons which were ruH-
ming illegally.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
GOV. RYE's MESSAGE.

GOV. RYE'S MESSAGE.
Unusual interest attaches to the
first message of the new governor 4
the legislature. 1t is comprehensive
and direct and no issue is lodged
The Governor handles questions Of
government in a frank and aggres
siye manner. He plainly tells the
general assembly what it should dc
shout a number of subjects and
snakes several original suggestions.
Upon the subject of law enforce
ment the message is all that the most
rdent advocate of the temperance
laws could reasonably ask. The gov
ernor very truly says that no people
can tamely submit to notification OF
Che stat ties of the state. The laws
must command respect and obedi-
ence. He suggests the removal of
delinquent officials who will not at
&empt the execution of the laws. In
this he is eminently correct and will
be sustained by the best sentiment
Of the people. If the Legislature will
nOllow his advice open and fragrant
modification of the laws in the cen
ers of population will be at an end
IA Tennessee. His recommendation
that the advertising of liquors for
sale in Tennessee be forbidden
should be carried into effect
The governor discusses ably the
Condition of the states finances and
the necessity for the very strictest
sort of economy. He reveals de-
plOrable condition of the states f.
nances 1t would be Improbable and
n altogether unnecessary to enter
into discussion of the responsible
ty for this condition, but it is suf-
Mcient to know that it exists. or ne
ressity the state cannot continue to
spend more than its income or it will
inevitably face bankruptcy. Not
only should it live within its income
but it should save something to be
applied on the bonded debt. Our re-
cent legislatures have been entirely
too free with the peoples money and
1T is earnestly to be hoped that the
governor has sounded warning
that will be needed.
Probably the most interesting and
triking recommendation made by
Gov Rye is that touching the control
and management of the charitable
and penal institutions of the state.
His suggestion that there should be
one central board of control for all
of the several institutions of Tennes-
see is in line with the best sentiment
of the times and is deserving of the
most serious consideration. There IS
too much waste and inefficiency in
government where responsibility is
divided among so many departments.
One board of three capable and we'll
paid officials would give the state
much better and more economical
service than the numerous boards
that now exist. Centralized authori-
Is the remedy for extravaganza
and ineficiency in municipal govern
ments and we must come to it with
our state and county governments.
On the whole Gov. Rye shows that
he has a clear insight into the affairs
of the state. He is thoroughly alive
20 its needs and appreciates the weak
places in the existing system. If the
legislature can be induced In good
aith to follow the splendid recon-
which he has made his
administration will go into history as
enc of the wisest and most progress
sive Tennessee has ever known.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

One lot OF IL lie and SC Percale and Madras,
short ends, ......................... 1Oc
One lot of Remnants of Percale ........... 1-2c
One lot of l-2c Apron Checks ...............5c
One lot of lie Outing ......................5 Sc
One lot of yard wide Sea Island Domestic ~ Sc
Simpsons Best Calico. observation-disclosures SC
One lot of lOc fancy Ginghams. .......... 8l-2c
One lot of IL lie Percales .........ll lie
One lot of IL l-2c fancy Ginghams .'.... lie
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

, If Gov. Rye is as fortunate in max.
ing all of his appointments as he was
the selection Of his private secre.
tary neither he nor the people will
rave cause to complain. John Saw
age Denton is the right man in the
right place.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

1t is going to be a mighty hard Job
to grant the prayers Of all the demo
cratic patriots who are so earnestly
seeking an opportunity to serve their
state In public places.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

individually according to Morgan
Blake. this is the greatest legisla
ture of pure undefiled patriots and
able statesmen this or any Other
state ever had. Now let's see wheth'
er or not in the aggregate they viii
deserve all the complimentary
things being published about them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

Coils. Amis and Smiser can be de-
pended on to put Maury county upon
the map, so far as the execution of
the duties Of their Offices is concern
ed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22

Those Sawney Webb boys are hard
to down. It is some task to hold
hem away from political honors
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-22
THE NEW COMMITTEE.

The Herald congratulates the
democratic party and the democratic
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01
AVENUE.

"why Girls 90 Wrong" a favorite
inslodrama In the days when the type
OF play II represents was in the hey
day OF popularity. will be revived
next week, In the Avenue theater
the hrst performances sunday after
noon Leona Slater will have the
role OF Virginia Norton. a young fac
tory girl who nnds herself at the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01
! DrTnorr OPERA HOUSE,

1ko1t q second visit next week in
Detroit opera house. beginning
n1ay evening. the same company
MIoh appeared here in February,
1917 by Julius Tanner and Julian
- 1opuisr comedy. Following the
D1niu9 performances on the previous
[o1e o. May ana players The Times
u: The Potash and Perlmutter'
11oined readers OF the Saturday
D0m1ng Post for 80 many months
~ en- the stage Of the Detroit opera
@1IDo this week. and an audience that
DW6od that theater IN every corner
nndny night. shrfeked and chortied
enc continuous spasm OF laughter
NJ me ups and downs of the famous
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01

acter songs. sung In her own WAY.
York and King. hailed as a clever
pair OF entertainers. viii reaturs ia
personations Of -coiored aristocracys
Seymour and Dupree. In a comic
novelty. the American FIoreoce
troupe. sensational acrobats. and the
photo-comedies will complete the blk.
Preceding the vaudeville bill each
afternoon feature pbotoplays viii be
shown without extra charge 10
patrons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01

Mary begins TO long for a wider hort
ron and A. At this time Marys life 10
being made miserable by her uncle
who tries 90 force her 20 marry Tuck
and runs away TO New York with
Capt. Jogifer's help. The rest OF the
story has 20 do with what really hap
pened 20 Mary In the big city. Miss
Courteney VII play Mary and Mr.
Chaser, John Willis whom she meets
In New York and with whom she has
a pretty romance. The members %
the company will be happily cast
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01
BRoADwAr STRAND.

Grace Miller White, whose novel
Tess OF the Storm Country made
one OF the most popular OF recent
films. has had another OF her novels
dramatized. From the Valley of the
Missing" which will be shown AZ the
new Broadway strand theater next
week. beginning sunday. The Fox
Film corporation announces IL as hav-
ing an all-star cast. prominent In
which are Jane Miller. Arleen Hack
EFT and the Tobtn Twins. Genevfeve
on the legitimate stage. The action
takes place ia the lake region OF
eastern New York with the principal
.naraet.rs ABOUT equally DIVIDED be-
tween the squatter and the society
elements. Children born into one 81
these environments are Kidnapped
and reared IN the other and the resell
plot A ons-reei comedy will supple
ment the main feature. Count Per
rome, baritone. well known IN De-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01
LYcEUM.

what Happened 20 Mary" q new
play in four acts by Oven Davis. sug-
Ladies' WORTH produced last season
In the Fulton theater, New York.
where IL enjoyed a prosperous run.
and was equally successful In the
Majestic theater. Boston, viii be pre-
scented I'm the Lyceum next week.
starting Sunday night by Vaughan
Chaser and his company. what Hap
pened 20 Mary II described as an
eld-fashioned love story and 10
Old Homestead" Way Down East
and shore Acres" Mary lives in an
oyster shipping village on Chesa-
peate bag with a miseEly uncle and n
soporinc aunt. Her one friend H.
Capt. Jogifer. trusty old sea dog who
gave her the rudiments OF an educa-
ton. City people visit the island and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01

JANE MILLER
In moving picture. broadway str.ad-
troit. will De the soloist Tor the week.
Broadway Strand shows run from II
a. N. 20 II =. N.
WASHINGTON.
Hazel Dawn. the weil-known and
dainty musical comedy star. whose
pretty face. charming voice and SUI
pertor talent a. a violintst made her
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01

firm OF suits and clothing Abe
Potash, In the person OF Julian Rose.
and Julius Tanner as 'Mawruss PERL
mptter. are very successful In making
has been accepted ~ thousa nds-nf
prsonx IN other cities as being all
wool and a yard wide, and In view ~
the fact that anxious customers not
only crowded the Detroit opera house
Monday evening. but have been eager
buyers for every performance during
IN week Potash and PeTlmutter' viii
be as successful In selling their goods
IN Detroit as they have been else
where
Cyril MAude. the eminent British
actor and hts London company VIII
begin a weeks engagement In the
Detroit opera house IN the SUCCESSFUL
comedy drama Grumpy Monday
evening May 10 In 'Grump.' which
Is the work OF Horace Hodges and T.
wigney PercyvRl Mr., Maude appears
as a Grabbed old criminal lawyer, who
has been living in retirement for
many years and who IL forced 70 turn
detective by the theft OF ,ewel In
hts house Mr.. Maude has been one
OF the leading character actors OF tae
son he scored great hit In New
include Elsie Macksy. John Harwoed.
k hIw,nna Snsio% ysms sn Dale '0
Probyn- Dighton. Murray RinnelL I.
Trollope. Mable Hicks and Maud An
drew.
MILES.
The Hendrix Belle Isle company IN
The school Master" merry traN-
esty on the Old-time country school.
and the Royal NeapoiitAn band, are
the features announced by the Miles
for next week. The school Master"
IL considered by many vaudeville
managers the best act OF its Kind
ever produced in vaudeville. II az
fords a half hour Of good wholesome
fun. Marvin q Belle Isle as Patsy. n
lean. lank. freckled- faced lad. keeps
the audience In Mysteries with the
pranks he plays on his teacher and
his seat mates. while the schoclmas-
ter OF Tom Hendrix IL said 10 be an
excellent bit OF character work Sew
eral song numbers are introduced az
part OF the regular school exercises,
the company including some excellent
singers. The Royal Neapolitan band
comprises SIX men and a woman. and
their Offering u high class IN every
particular. The repertoire includes
popular and classic selections. artis-
tically rendered The band scored
tremendous hit on its last visit 10 the
Miles n few months ago. Daisy Cam
eron eccentric coincidence. will be
heard in budget OF exclusive char
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01

music4f features and comedy are
~ prtncipai factors In the attractive
@4u&otfIIe bill 20 be presented In the
IfDH&um theater newt week. The
&1Iusra will be I'VE Olde Time
rII6wesn. an elaborate production
1n1urine John & Leick and Mabel
o11h and Frank Bush. the story
m1Iof re OIde Time Halloween" -
Aood on n legend that on Halloween
W.. from sunset 20 midnight, he who
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01
GAYErY.

Musical comedy OF . high degree
90 merit. Al IL said. will be offered by
theater. next week Those who like
4, DO entertained In a manner bent
TING any environment, should nnd en- /.
ad "a Night" Hazel Crosby has the
principal role among tho women. she
Il we'll known 20 boriesque patrons
for her good looks and One singing
voice The musical numbers COM
bine tuneful jingles. with colorful en-
sembles and pleasing dances which
have been written and arranged espe-
40 people la the company Including
dashlng chorus OF 20 pretty girls
who know how TO sing and dance.
The vaudeville otto will ofer Morris
and Campbell In the sketch Nearly
a Soldier Al X. Hall. character en-
tertAinsr, Baker aud O'Neil In The
Census Takers" Save. the tumplng
jugsler. Ada Lum, "the girl with the
smile" and other clever folk.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01

y ~ sseond feannrs OF the bill. Of
|1)19 . mslod1Qls singing novelty
4 tie Club Then there viii be
- popular vaudevfilians. Lulu
s, ne. es ana orsas H Simpson; ri n
1 Ger them ~ Herbert Hall wins
~ Another tnterestfng number Will
1 }fko act Of Tameo kajiyama. the
noness writing marvel. who writes
<wasd. upside down. with both
- and In many other inconceiv-
ways- Other numbers on the
inc1uds Robert Emmett Keane
Muffel window. formerly with
- Fasting show" Nick's Roller
01n9 0iris. q sextet of pretty
y; Wasconi brothers In The Foiiies
vandsvtlIs scretty and Antoin-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-01
Coming to the Local PIayhouses

such a prominent ngure in The Pink
Lady" will be seen next week In the
Washington theater IN the name part
81 a comedy called "Niohe." recently
made into a moving picture. The
story has 20 do with the coming TO
nfe-of a statue OF the fearful Niobe
OF Greek mythology. and the suhse-
Quent dilemmas IN which Niobe and
her owner. a respectable middle -aged
and very dignihed insurance COM
pany president. md themselves as a
result OF Niohe's unfAmiliarity with
modern life and modes. A large cast
OF we'll known PLAYERS surround Miss
Dawn. In addition 10 "Ntooe"
splendid travelogue viii complete
the program.
CADILLAC.
Billy Spencer, the original Grogan.
In "Krousemeyer's Alley" a burlesQne
skit which has long been popular,
heads wAtson's Orientals, to come TO
the Cadillac theater Sunday after
noon. for weeks stay. new YER
sion Of the skit with Spencer In his
original role. Will be presented. The
company includes Jules Jacobs. as
"KrOusemeyer. Gertrude Sommers.