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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19

Two members Of the jobless gentry
were esped on train as they we're max
ing their way through Vermont intc
Massachusetts, the other day and an off.
Ger OF the law Immediately took after
them, catching one and missing the 9th.
er. The one who was caught probably
win remain as the guest of the state OF
Vermont for a considerable period, where
as, had he been allowed to 90 on his
way, he would have relieved the state OF
a considerable burden of expense and
would also have helped to solve the
tramp problem which bothers the people
Of the state every month OF the II. II
we can get rid of these pieces Of human
stagnation thus easily, it would be good
policy to let them go instead Of arrest
ing them and holding them in the state
at public expense for a time and then to
be set free for another capture just as
soon as they essay a similar perform
ance When tramps make nuisance of
themselves, it is a policy Of wisdom to
place them in restraint and feed them
at the public crib but when they IRE
doing the state good turn by getting
ont OF the state, why not let them gt2
Why not accelerate their departure il
need be?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
DOINGS OF THE
LEGISLATURE
Continued from first pagcJ

throwing aside the advice and pleadings
OF Mr. Wilson Of Chelsea, Mr.. Moore ol
Ludlow and others, the House by mar.
row margin OF ID votes, refused 10 pass
the primary bill yesterday afternoon
One hundred and fifteen voted TO kill
the measure and l02 voted in favor OF
passage.
The yeas and nays were called twice
during the debate of the bill, first when
the amendment of Mr.. Brown of Lunen-
burg, making the bin primary for GER
tain offices only, was acted upon, and
secondly when the main question was
taken, The Brown amendment prevailed
by large majority.
Mr.. Lund OF Canaan closed the dis.
eussion, which lasted for nearly three
hours, by pleading strongly against the
passage OF the bill. He said that he did
not believe in his own mind that it was
a system which the people of Vermont
wished TO adopt, and pointed out the
unhappy situation of New Hampshire
voters, who have Il similar law and are
much dissatisfied with it.
Following the disposition of the pri-
1000 D'f' NA'N AAphAF 0llOhNh ~ was oNiAl
in unhappy frame OF mind, as regards
the passage OF measures, and after much
discussion, during which three amend
ments were adopted, dismissed the bill
relating TO liens on colts. which was a
special order. The main question on
this bill seemed to be whether or not
thoroughbred registered animals had a
great deal on their less favored kind.
The question is not yet answered
The Senate joined with the House and
Governor Gates in listening for half
hour to selections rendered by the band
composed Of boys from the state indus.
trial school. Led by their superintend-
emit, the boys played several selections
in excellent style, which brought forth
much applause from the legislators and
the many spectators who crowded into
the galleries and onto the floor Of the
House. The concert was given through
the courtesy OF Speaker Weeks. All
joined in singing the last piece, Amer
lea"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19

If the truth be known, perhaps Presi-
dent Wilson is rather pleased to have
Secretary of State Bryan put on his
cooked hat and go out on pilgrimages far
away from Washington and the impor-
tant matters of state that are weighing
down upon the United States govern
ment. Perhaps President Wilson prefers
to solve the problem without interfer-
cnce or advice from the man who holds
the title of secretary of state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
rRIMARY IN LEGIsLATIoN.

When the three leading parties in Yer.
mont held their conventions last summer
for the nomination OF candidates for Of
fees. they adopted platforms for their
guidance through the political campaign
Just ahead. In those platforms each Of
them-was a plank relative to the enact.
ment Of a direct primary nominating
system. The Republican plank was ~
fOllows
believing that the choice n canf
dates for public Office should reflect def.
nitclv the wishes Of tnc people whose
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
MABEL SYRUP'S CoLYUM
ITO have lively and not a stolid
countenAnee,"
Truth Of Intercourse.

Little memo. for to-day Order your
new trees and shrubs in good season, IL
takes time for the nursery man to MI
his orders Communicate with your con
gresham II you have not received your
complement of free seeds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
SENATE. THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Bills introduced

BY senator Powell for committee on
judiciary, relating 70 notice before suit
Amending section 403I Of the public stat
utes, changing weight that can pass by
loaded carriage over 4 bridge or culver,
from l0000 to 5000 pounds Time Of
notice changed from 20 days 10 three
months.
By Senator Martin OF Washington n,
consent e. create the Theodore y. NaH
agricultural school and providing for
management Of state schools Of agricul.
ture fFoF purpose 81 developing tho
agricultural resources 81 the state; II y
Aal and Randolph schools are constitut
tj special agricultural schools OF state
Board 81 Trustees. committee or srricul.
ture dean 0f state agricultural cnlle.e
eK -olfeio. These trustees a. D. appoint
e1 - Ire governor for six voars' term
Comm ssioHrr II agriculture a. b. chair.
man. Hoarl shall elect tice chanrunn.
secretary and treasurer. Baarl 70 true
te,a shal employ p-Tinten3cHt. grin.
cipal teachers experts. chemists and
other fHflaror prrsTibe courses Of
study and wath9i 0f Investigation an
experiment. fa.srIatipn t2a@0H3
Thfr6 RsadinF Ordered
s. 1Zs authorizing flerk of Frankfn
county rauft a. complete rregriE
Passed IN Concurrsnot.
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19

When the fly arrives, even though it
be the first real harbinger OF welcome
spring, considerations OF sentiment
should be waived without finching.
Swat the pest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19

A fashion note says; Spring mems
wear high We should say yes-right
mp around the neck and even protecting
the cars.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
Gard Of Thanks

we uish Is thank The neiEhbors and
friends for their kindness during our re-.
cent bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. si5nsy Kidd
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
A ,Eluya prop in H,s al sd. A.

Plans to Raise Eli OF His House,
Headline, st. Adams Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19

The heel OF Italy's boot is likely to ny
up any time with back iab at Austria,
which is in direct line Of the movement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
Life,s Little sacrlaees, NO. !.

Miss Little to We'd Actor Sun head
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
Resolution Adopted.

Mr.. Brown of Lunenburg introduced a
resolution extending the thanks Of the
House to Superintendent J. n. Barss and
the boys of the state industrial school for
the excellent concert given, which was
adopted
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
Read Third Time and Passed.

s. l02, amending an act relating to leg
islatiye directories. tAs amended)
s. ia, amending an act relating to the
time of fling annual statements by in
surance companies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
HIGH SCHOOL
DOING FINE WORK
STATE INSPECTOR VERY MUCH
GRATlFIED AT PROGRESS
MADE.

Prof w, r. Bourne, state high
school inspector, was here for a short
time this morning en- route to Lewis
burg where he went to inspect the
high schools of Marshall county Mr..
Bourne stated that the high schools
OF the state were making splendid
progress and that interest in this
phase Of the public educational inter
ests was higher than ever before, in
spite of the fact that one-fourth Of the
state aid to the high schools had
been withdrawn as the result of the
passage of the Cookeville Polytech-
mic bill. However, the withdrawal of
so large a portion of the state aid,
unfortunately, had made it more diff
fcult to secure the establishment of
additional county high schools. In
spite of these obstacles Mr.. Bourne is
enthusiastic over the work that is be-
ing done by the high schools and is
quite optimistic over the future.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
BUILDING HOME
FOR YOUNG MEN
COMMON AKIN is ERECTING
BOARDING PLACE NEAR SEW
ENTH AND GARDEN.

A new building, which will be used
as rooming place for young men, is
being erected in a vacant lot in the
rear of the Vogue Theatre by Conner
Akin. The building is oeing built Of
concrete blocks and will be 40 by 80
feet.
The first floor will contain four
rooms and hall and the second floor
will also contain four rooms and a
hall The interior will be finely fur
nished and the building will be up
to date in every particular.
The walls Of the structure are near
Iy completed and a large force Of
workmen are busily engaged in erect
ing the building. The total cost will
be several thousand dollars. The
building will be located almost direct
ly in the rear of the Elks and Centu-
ry Clubs.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
CONFERENCE UPON
COUNTRY LIFE At
CULlEOKA CHURCH
IMPORTANT THREE DAYS MEET
ING AT CENTRAL PRES.
BYTERIAN.
DRS. MILLER And FENTOS COMING
On Next Thursday Canvass Will Be
Made of Members Followed the
Next Day by Meeting With Offic-
ers and Teachers.

There will be a country life confer
ence at the Central Presbyterian
church near Culleoka on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of next week.
DR. Fenton, of the Board of Home
Missions of the Presbyterian Church,
L. S. A., will be in charge of the
conference and will be assisted by DR..
Miller, of this synod 1t is planned
to arouse interest in the rural prob
lens of the church, These conferenc-
es are held all over the fields occu-
pied by this denomination and have
been productive Of a great deal of
good.
On Thursday, Dec 16, DR.. Fenton
and DR.. Miller will make a canvass
and campaign of the members of the
congregation, On Friday, Dec. H.
they will meet the officers and teach
ers of the church and Sunday school
for a conference and will outline to
the church leaders the plans under
way for the development of the work.
On Saturday there will be practical,
ly an all day meeting with the mem
bers of the congregation at which
many of the problems that are com
mon to country congregations will be
discussed and plans outlined for a
vigorous campaign along progressive
lines during the coming year. Mem
bers of the church are greatly inter
ested in this phase of the work and
as a final elimination of the years
campaign will have near the end of
the month big win one" banquet.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
ID DEDICATE NEW
METHODIST CHURCH
SANDY HOOK SUNDAY
rIpsr SERVICES IN BUILDING TO
BE HELD AT THREE
O'CLOCK.
HANDSOME ADDITION FINISHED
Rev. W. o. Lareen Has Just Entered
Upon Second Year of Passionate.
Enyabe Record Made During the
First Year at Charge.

With appropriate services by the
nastor Rev. W. 0. Largen, the new
addition to the Methodist church at
Sandy Hook will be formally occupied
and dedicated on next Sunday aft
4rpoon at 3 o'clock. This service will
mark the end Of campaign com
mcnced last summer for the erection
Of a commodious addition to one of
the most fourishing little churches
Of the Enterprise charge
The new building is thirty-two by
fifty feet and is added to the old
church, giving an auditorium that will
seat $50 people. New pews, new al
tar rail and new furnishings have
been added to the church and it is
not only we'll arranged and roomy
but is ornate and will serve the rap.
idly growing congregation for many
wears The addition and fixtures
cost in the neighborhood of $4,000,
the large part of which has already
been secured and paid.
Mr.. Largen, the pastor, of the En-.
terprise circuit, of which Sandy Hook
is one of the churches, has just en-
tered upon the second year of his
work there and has been unusually
successful. During the first year OF
his pastorate there were seventy-sev
en- additions to membership of the
circuit of which about forty were al
the Sandy Hook church. Since the
beginning of the new conference yeal
two months ago, there have beer
twenty-eight more additions to the
church.
The Sandy Hook church is now
more aOurishing than it has evel
been and has 10 members and {
GOOD attendance at all of the church
services, 1t is expected that a large
congregation will attend the services
in the new building on next Sunday
afternoon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
FIRST MONDAY ONE
Of BEST DAYS HERE
since WAR CONNLNCEU
PROBABLE VOLUME OF BUSINESS
LARGEST IN EIGHTEEN
MONTHS.
The BANKS we're VERY BUSY
Merchants Also Had a Good Business.
While More Mules Have Been Sold
in a Day the Trading Was Very
Satisfactory.

Taking everything into considera-
ton Monday was about the best first
Monday that Columbia has known in
the past eighteen months. 1t was not
a record day in the matter of mule
sales. There have been better mule
days, when more of them were sold
and at higher prices, but it was un-
questionably the best mule day the
city has known since the great war
in Europe commenced. There were
hundreds of mules to change hands
and While many refused to sell be,
cause they could not get what they
thought was reasonable bid others
We're agreeably surprised.
Hugh Brown. of Ashwood, came to
the city with six head which he had
offered to sell for $1,000 on Satur-
day and before he reached the square
he had sold them for $1,O8O. Others
had somewhat similar experience but
still there were many who did not sell
because they could not get what they
thought the mules worth, Some of
the foreign buyers went away almost
empty handed, declaring that the
/ farmers would not sell at the market
prices.
But there were sales enough to
make corking good day. This was
evident in the rush at the banks. The
bank officials and clerks were buster
than they have been in any day in a
long time, They had just about as
much business as they could attend
to. The bore looked very much like
one of the old times before the slump
in mules.
Merchants had fine day too They
had good trade all during the day
and many good collections on old &C.
counts were made. The day unques.
tionably added very largely to the
circulating medium of the county and
was from every standpoint an indica
ton of the return of real good times
in Maury county.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
N'KELLAR'S REPLIES
MORE SATISFACTORY
ANII-SALOON LEAGUE
SUPERINTENDENT j. q. MALLS
TER SAYS PRoHIBlTIoNIsTs
CAN VOTE FOR HIM.
LETTER TO CAPTAIN HENDLEY
Veteran Prohibitionist of the City Re-
ceiyes Plain Statement From the
Head of the Anti-Liquor Forces OF
the State.

Hon. Kenneth D. McKellAFs PC
ply to the recent inquiries OF the anti
Saloon League of Tennessee, are alto
gether satisfactory to the league, ac-
cording to a letter received by Capt.
Hiram l.. Hendley, of this city, from
superintendent ]. D. McAlister, OF
The league. The Superintendent says
that no prohibtionist need do any
violence to his conscience in casting
his vote for Mcclellan in the coming
primary.
A few days ago Capt. Hendley, in
making a remittance to the league,
stated that he and many prohibition
lists here were supporting Mcclellan
and he has received from Superin-
tendent McAlister the following an
swer:
Tennessee Anti-Saloon League,
Nashville, Dec. 3, 1915. Mr.. H. l.,
Hendley Columbia, Tenn.
Dear Sir and Brother: Your note
in which you say that nearly all the
prohibitionists there are for Nickel
lar for senator is upon my desk, In
reply thereto, would say | am happy
to say that letter that has Just been
received from Mcclellan regarding
the questions put to him by the Anti
Saloon League is satisfactory in that
no prohibitionist need do violence to
his conscience in order to vote Tor
Mr.. Mcclellan. The league has dealt
with the senatorial candidates not
with a view of bringing on tight,
but with the purpose, if possible, OF
bringing them all to our standpoint,
so that there need be no fight on the
question of prohibition. We feel we
have achieved success in this respect
and regard it a splendid prohibition
victory, over Whlcn every pIonlpl'
ZIONIST in the state may well be proud
Thanking you for your remittance
and approaching most thoroughly
your interest and support in our
work. am, Very cordially yours,
- D. McALISTER,
Superintendent"
Capt. Hendley is one of the veter
ans of the prohibition cause in this
county. No man in the county stands
higher than he does and he is ardent
" supporting Mcclellan in this fight
confident that the Memphis congress
man is true to the cause.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
MAURY FARMERS
MEET SATURDAY
PROF. DEAN IN ADDRESS ON I'M.
PoRTANCE OF FARMERS
ASSOCIATION.

The Maury Farmers Association
will meet Saturday afternoon at l
o'clock in the county court room Of
the court house.
Prof. Dean will address the asso-
citation on the importance Of the or
ganization of the farmers. AS Mr..
Dean is farm demonstration Of note,
il is hoped that a large crowd will
be present to hear him.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
Robinson & Pigg Furniture Co.
Wholesale and Retail
FURNITURE, STOVES, oUEENswApE
AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS
Columbia, Tenn, Dec. 4th. 1915.
TO My Friends and Customers:-.

To My Friends
want to thank each and OF
in could
the business has been nv
nest eRdeaVor at all
sible and occae1ons perhana
have mistakes, all
wrong I.
pleased g has announced
through the Robinson p
Furniture
House Furnishing the Hutton
With the large
o bette
their
all call 7
certainly
dollar
thanking
Yours
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
w. L. CALDWELL
is TESTING MATERIAL

w L. Caldwell, of Birmingham
representing the Pittsburg Labrato-
ries, is in the city today testing the
material which is being used in paw
ing the streets. Mr. Caldwell will
be in the city several days,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
MIN TREL SUIT
IS CONTINUED
ESQ. WEBSTER WILL HEAR AR
GUMENT IN NEIL oBRlEN
SUIT SOON.

The suit for personal injuries, in
stituted in Esq. Webster's court by
L. A. Tunnage and E. c. Daimwood
against the O'Brien minstrels, was
not completed Wednesday afternoon
and the case will be continued. The
attorneys in the case have not de-
cided the date on which the case will
be continued, but will notify the court
Of the date today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
FLOUR AND GRAIN.

Quotations furnished by Columbia
Mill & Elevator Co, Ashton's Mills
and City Mill & Grain Coz
Flour-Best patent, $6,75; second
grade, $6.25; bran, per ton, S26; milo
dlings, per ton, S28.
Corn-Per barrel, 1915 in wagon
lots.
Wheat Strictly No. 2, in wagons
$115 per bushel
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
ANOTHER LOSS
IN WHEAT PRICE
THREE QUARTERS OF A CENT Is
CHOPPED OFF DECEMBER
OPTIONS.
No Changes in the Poultry, Egg OF
Produce Market and Hogs Are
Firm.

Wheat lost three-quarters of a cent
of the recent rise today and Deem
Der closed at $110, a three cent loss
in three days.
There we're no changes at all in the
poultry, produce or egg markets. Hogs
were steady.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
PRODUCE.

Quotations by Neal-Foster CO..
Eggs, candled, 26c; uncandled, 22c;
hens, cents; spring chickens, 10c;
turkeys, hens, IA cents; gobblers lac;
ducks, Sc: ROSTERS, SIC; butte
Ice, geese, &c
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
CIRCUIT COURT
OPENS SEES ION
SUIT OVER A HORSE WAS THE
FIRST CASE ON THE
DOCKET.


The circuit court convened this
morning and the case of Manch Wat
SON VS.. p H. Cook was the case set
for today The plaintiff is seeking to
rncover damages for the death of a
horse which Cook, while rural mail
crrier hired from him. and which the
Plaintiff claims was caused by the
horse becoming over heated.
The court recessed at noon for din
Nor and the argument in the case will
be continued this afternoon. Judge
Turner is hearing the case.
Subscribe for The Herald.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-12-10
NO. 1851.
LAND SALE
j. E. Scott and Wife

Mary Callie Pennington ct al
In the Chancery Court at Columbia,
Tennessee.
Pursuant to a decree entered in the
above styled cause at the October
Term, 1910, on minute book A, at
page 635, | will on,
MONDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF JANu-
AIRY, 1916,
at II o'clock noon, at the court house
door in Columbia, Tennessee, sell to
the highest bidder, the land describ-
ed in said decree bounded and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit Situated
in the 9th district and 3rd ward of
Columbia, Tenn, bounded as follows:
First Tract Beginning at the N. h.
corner of the lot at the intersection
OF 18th and School SITS, then West
with 10th st. 80 feet to the ~ K. cor.
ner of the Lamb lot, then South with
said lot 229 feet to the Old j. i. Akin
line, then E. 80 feet to School St,
then North with School st 229 feet to
the beginning.
Second Tract Situated in It'll civil
district OF Maury county, beginning
at a stone on top of ridge Galloways
East line, then South 1412 deg East
So poles to post, then South SO deg.
East 20 poles II links to a small
beech, j, NJ. Matthews West bounda-
ry line, then with said Matthews
line North 312 deg. East 1876 poles
10 stone, then North Sc deg. West
I'll poles to stone in GalloWays
line, then with Galloways line South
3l2 deg West 10 poles to the begin
ming, containing As acres and poles.
Third Tract. Undivided one-half
interest in the following tract in the
7th civil district of Maury county,
Tenn, Beginning at set rock Pet
tvs s. E. G. in Matthews line, then
North SS12 deg. West SO poles to a set
rock on West side oil turnpike, then
South 50 deg West l31 poles to a set
rock, then South - deg East 1872
poles to a set rock on the ridge Pet
tvs S W. c., then South 3 deg West
90 poles to a set rock, Stockarus cor
ner then North SO deg West liz
poles to set rock GalloWay's cor
ner on StoCkards line, then
80 deg. West 9l2 poles to a set rock
n W, G. Callie Scott tract, then
South sc deg. East GA poles to a set
rock, South 3 deg West 20 poles 1914
links to set rock Matthews cor
ner, then South 81 deg. East 1862 poles
TO a set rock on east side of pike,
then North y deg West 20 l.. to set
rock, then South IS deg. East % poles
to a set rock in road, then North
IA deg. East 80 poles links to- the
beginning, containing in the whole
tract l35 acles and 103 poles.
TERMS.
Said sale will be made on a credit
OF one and two years, except the sum
OF one-third which will be required in
cash on day of SALE Sale free from
the equity of redemption. Notes bear
ing interest from date Of sale with
good personal security will be requir-
ed of the purchaser, and lien retained
to secure the payment Of the pur-