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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
MAYOR ii tn.h WILL
ATTEND CO'.ttktNCE
On AAlIUh'S UtftNSE
NAMES DELEGATES TO THE BIG
MEETING AT CHATTANOOGA,
MAY 18TH.
IN HARMONY WITH MOVEMENT
Thinks That This Country Should Be
Prepared at all Times for any Even
tuaIities--Names Of Those Who are
Going.

Mayor Dedman this morning an
nounced the appointment of delegates
to National Defense congress to be
called by Mayor Jesse M. Littleton,
of Chattanooga. and is the result OF
the recent conference of mayors at st.
Louis, when plans for the national de-
fense were discussed at some length.
Mayor Dedman is expecting to at
tend the conference and believes that
there should be general response
from all over the state. The mayor
Is an earnest advocate Of proper plans
of preparedness for the defense of
the nation. He believes strongly in
the citizen soldiery and while an ar
dent advocate of peace thinks that this
country should always be ready to
meet any eventualities. Incidentally
the mayor is a colenel on the star Of
Gov. Rye.
The following are the delegates to
the conference: Rev. Walter Bran
ham Capers, John H. Dinning, George
Taylor Hughes, Jr., Charles W. Frank
lin. Thomas B. Forgey, Maj. Troupe
Miller, Captain Ashley s. Soweil,
James A. Sloan, Alderman John N.
Pigg, DR.. Walter P. Woodbridge, Rev.
BENZ. Kicks, Allen D. Sloan. DR.. P.
Dake Biddle, Colonel Joseph F. Brown
low, Col. o. C. Hulvey, DR.. Charles A.
Forgey, William w. Evans, Ulna H.
Foster, George Ethelbert McKennon
and ]. |. Finney.
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REESE 7. AMIS
GOING TO MEMPHIS
FORMER CITY EDITOR OF THE
HERALD, RECEIVES ANoTH-
Err PROMOTION.

Reese Thomas Amis, former city edi.
tor of The Herald, but for the past
eight months on the local staff Of the
ST. Louis Times, is here for brief
visit. Mr.. Amis leaves tomorrow night
for Memphis, where he has accepted
a position on the local staff of the
News Scimitar. Although only a little
more than two years ago Mr.. Amis
commenced his career in the newspa
per field, ne has made rapid progress
and his many friends will be much
gratified to know of his steady ad
vaneement.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 81
The committee of the house which has
been for several days hearing charges
against Judge Jesse Edgington, will
report promptly at o'clock. The re-
port, it is understood on splendid au.
thorty, will be almost unanimous for
impeachment. It is thought altogether
probable that the house will by an
Overwhelming vote. agree with the
committee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
E. DALLAS SMITH
TO HOLD MEETING
WILL BEGIN REVIVAL AT FIRST
CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON
EASTER SUNDAY.

E. Dallas Smith, of Murfreesboro,
will on Easter Sunday begin a series
of services at the First Christian
church. He will preach twice daily
at 3 o'clock and at 1880 o'clock. The
meeting will continue indefinitely. Mr..
Smith is one of the ablest preachers Of
his church, eloquent, forceful and spir.
ftual and has been great success in
evangelistic work.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
JUDGE JESSE EDGINGTON WILL BE
IMPEACHLD BY HOUSE COMMITTEE
PRACTICALLY SURE THAT THE COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION
WILL RECOMMEND DRAsT lc ACTION IN THE SHELBY
COUNTY cAsE-LETTER TO REPUBLICANS.

Representative Frank West, republi-
can, of Knox county, stated today that
he had received a letter from an OFF,
cial of the Shelby criminal court, sug-
gesting that the republican members
of the house vote so as to embarrass
Gov. Rye in the impeachment proceed
ings.
The writer of the letter declared
that the whole thing was politics and
that the republicans should look after
their swn party advantage.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
DELEGATE LIST
AT MT. PLEASANT
PROMINENT DEMOCRATS FROM
BOTH FORMER FACTIONS
ON TICKET.

There will probably be no fight for
delegates in the Seventh district at
the primary on next Saturday. Demo
Gratis have agreed upon slate that
includes leaders of both former fac
tions. This district will elect twelve
delegates and the following ticket will
be voted: Mumford Smith, Dr. ]. S.
Hill, James A. English, Webb VIII.
liams, w. A. Irwin, Will Hoge, G. s.
Jackson, w. F. Chapman, ]. Tate Jen.
kins, F. NJ Ricketts,. w. H. Long, H.
G. Kittrell.
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LOST WITHOUT HERALD.

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II Columbia, Tennessee. I
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
MEMBER COMMITTEE
FIRST DISTRICT

George Wakefield has been appoint
ed member Of the executive committed
Of the Maury County Good Roads as
sociation from the First district. The
names of the other members Of the
committee have been heretofore an
nounced. Mr.. Wakefield viii meet the
other members Of the committee IN
Saturday.
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". E. JONES SELLS
SIXTY ACRES LAND
A PART OF FARM NEAR DARk'S
STATIoN-SALE THROUGH
FlGUERs REALTY CO.

w. E. Jones, Jr., has sold sixty acres
of his farm near Dark's Station to j.
C. Green, for $500 per acre. This
sixty acres OF the Jones farm is part
that lies next to Mr.. Green's farm and
is unimproved. The sale was made
through the Figuers Realty Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
MISSION WOMEN
TO GIVE PLAY

On next Saturday night, April 8,
the Woman's Missionary Society Of the
Theta Baptist church, will give play,
entitled "a Poor Married Man." A
small admission fee will be charged
for the benefit of the organization.
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WHAT AN AD DID.

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s there was a big rush to get the !
= bargain carpet sweepers at the :
= furniture store of Robinson-Plgg !
= Furniture company this morning. =
= These sweepers were advertised 4
& exclusively In The Herald. Alder I
3 man John N. Pigg, this morning =
< said: "Yes, they have been go !
= ing rapidly, which Is further proof :
+ II any were needed, Of the value !
= Of advertising In The Herald" 4
- $50 s* *s+ .
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PROF. S. E. STEPHENS
AT WlLLIAMSPORT

Prof. S. E. stephens, of the Mt.
Pleasant schools, will fill the pulpit of
the WiIIiamsport Methodist church on
Sunday at IL O'Clock and at Shady
Grove at 3 o'clock.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-31
PRESIDENT NAMES
COX AT BRISTOL
EX-GOVERNOR APPOINTED POST.
MASTER IN EAST TENNEs-
SEE CITY.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 2S.-
President Wilson today sent in the
namination of John I. Cox to be post
master at Bristol. It is stated that
there will be no opposition to confrma'
ton in senate
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REV S. D LOGAN
AT LASTING HOPE

Rev. S. D. Logan win preach at
Lasting Hope church on Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
PLENTY Of SNOW
At GRASS RANGE

The snow in the Grass Range coun-
try is even deeper than in the Lewis
town section, according to Judge Ed.
ward Brassey, who has just returned
to Lewistown after being snowbound
in that thriving little town, where he
went to eat his Christmas turkey. A
special was sent out by the Milwau-
kee to bring in the Lewistown people,
who were there, for Christmas day,
as the regular train was detained up
Roy way. The judge says that the
track to Grass Range was open in
good shape, but that the cuts were
filled with snow that had been showed
off the tracks, so that with more
drifting and snowfall, the situation
might be serious, for the railroad
man.
The shortage of coal is quite seri-
Gus in Grass Range, but the abund-
ance of wood nearby would tide the
people over a continued cold SPELL
The judge reports good business at
Grass Range, with the town showing
every indication of being a very lively
place. Many visitors were there dur
ing the holidays on business, and the
farming country nearby is thickly set
tied with q good class of people.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
CARGO SPACE
FOR ENGLAND
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, GREAT
BRITAIN WILL USE NEARLY
ALL ROOM ON STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Lieut. Con-
ner Guthrie, representing the British
admiralty here, summoned freight
managers of the British steamship
companies to conference today and
told them that beginning Jan. / the
British government would require So
per cent. of the cargo space on their
ships. Forty-seven and nine-tenths
per cent. is to be reserved for war
munitions and the remaining 37.1 per
cent. for wheat.
During the greater part of this year
the British government has reserved
oo per cent. of the space on the YES
sells flying its flags. December Is
Lieutenant Guthrie called meeting
OF the freight managers and informed
them that the government would re-
qulre 20 per cent. of the space.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
IN HANDS OF
A RECEIVER
NORTHERN IDAHO AND MONTANA
POWER COMPANY UNABLE TO
PAY OBLIGATION.

SPOKANE, Dec 27.-By agreement
Of the company and it's creditors, the
Northern Idaho & Montana Power
company. a s5,0O0,OOO corporation op-
Grating public utilities in 35 towns
and cities in Montana, Idaho, Wash
ington and Oregon, was placed in the
hands of receiver late today by
United States District Judge Frank
H. Rudkin. Elmer Dover of Tacoma
was appointed receiver and B. H.
Grosscup of Tacoma, counsel for the
receiver.
The application for appointment of
the receiver was made before Judge
Rudkin here by Matthew A. Morrison
of Chicago. who alleged that the COM
pany owed him 100000 ON a note and
had outstanding mortgage bonds of
$4. .715,50O to pay the interest on which
it has had to borrow money. In addi-
ton, it is alleged, other creditors hold
notes totalling $1S2,000. The trus-
tees under the mortgage bond and the
Oregon Power company, which leases
the Oregon plants from the parent
company. also were made defendants
to the suit
In answering the complaint, the
Northern Idaho & Montana Power
company Joined in the petition for the
appointment of a receiver.
The receivers bond was fixed at
$4,000, which Mr.. Dover filed imme-
diately.
The principal towns served by the
company, which owns and operates
gas, electric light, water and tele-
phone plants, are: Kalispell and White
Fish. Mont, Newport, Wash, Sand
Point, Idaho. Albany, Eugene, Corval-
lis and Marshfeld, Ore.
Mr.. Dover said tonight the com.
pany needed from 100000 to $780,
900 to make improvements and exten-
tions and that although the company
never had defaulted in interest pay
ments, it had been compelled to bor-
row money to meet such payments
and was unable to raise funds for bet
terments. The receivership, he said,
was friendly and reorganization plan
would be worked out.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28

second district. where Representative
Barchfield, republican, is contesting
the election of Guy E. Campbell dem
ocrat, and the Third New Jersey dis
trlct, where Representative Scully,
democrat, is opposing the election Of
Robert Carson, republican. At least
20 seats, it is said, will be contested
in the house after it is organized.
There is no question about the DEM
ocrats voting solidly for Speaker
Clark, but there are some signs of
strife among the republicans. Repre-
sentative Gardner already has an
nounced his opposition to Representa-
tive Mann.
Representative Gardner, who an
nounced yesterday that he would seek
to obtain republican conference to
formulate policies" for the future ac-
tivity OF the party in the house, did
not visit the capitol today Mr.. Mann
was there. however, and tonight he ex-
pressed the view that the republicans
would stand united at least in the or
ganization of the house.
Il have nothing to say about the
speakership matter, or the Gardner epi-
sode.' he said, except that still hope
that the president through some way
in Gods providence may aid in bring
ing about peace which shall be lasting
and permanent and provide for dis
armament and the removal of the
heavy burdens of military and naval
preparedness and if can in the slight
est degree assist to bring about such
result | would rather do that than to
be speaker
"The charge of Mr. Gardner that
am for Prussia and Prussianism is of
course utterly untrue. | am for Amer
lea first, last and all the time and do
not take sides in the European war.
In Mr.. Gardner's opinion that is my
offense
In the end | think the republicans
will have the good sense to all get
together and act as united party at
least in the organization of the house. y
Representative Lenroot of Wiscon-
sin, whom Gardner will support for
speaker, had no comment to make on
the situation
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28

w WASHINGTON. Dec 27.-Resources
OF national banks OF the United States,
comptroller Williams announced to-
night, have increased more than S4.-
O0O.O0O,O00 during the past two years
and now aggregate $15,52O, 900, 900, ex-
ceeding by about $1,000, 600 900 the to-
tai resources of the Bank of England.
the Bank of France. the Bank of Rus.
sia. the German Reichsbank, the Bank
of Italy, the Bank of Spain, the Bank
OF The Netherlands, the Bank OF Den
mark, the Swiss National bank and
the Imperial bank of Japan combined.
In statement based on returns
from the last bank call, Nov. II, the
comptroller calls attention to the fact
that the increase has been at the rate
OF approximately is per cent. year
during the past two years, as com
pared with per cent. year for the
10-year period from 1904 to 1914, and
that the total resources are at present
more than double what they were 10
years ago.
THE compilation just completed, of
returns for the last bank call" the
comptroller's statement reads, dis
closes a condition of strength, progress
and growth beyond all precedent. The
resources of national banks on the date
or the last call are greater than the
total resources of all reporting state
banks, savings banks, private banks
and loan and trust companies through.
out the United States at the time of
the inauguration of the federal reserve
system, about two years ago.
1T is also noteworthy that the re-
sources of our national banks at this
time exceeded by 1921 100000 the total
resources of all the reporting banking
institutions in the United States, in.
Guiding the state banks, savings banks
and loan and trust companies and ma
t1onal banks as we'll as late as the
year19O4."
The greatest percentage of increase,
the comptroller states, during the two
year period in which the federal re-
serve system has been in operation.
was in the western states. Geograph-
lcally the Increase was as follows:
New England, 22 per cent; eastern
states, 80 per cent; southern states,
81 per cent; middle western states,
81 per cent; western states, so per
cent; Pacific states, 33 per cent.
I'm this period" the statement says,
the New England and eastern states
increased total of s2,0O5, ,OOO, 900,
while the south and west, including the
far west, increased &,O22 900, 900.
Between Sept. ~ and Nov. Z (ast
two bank call dates), resources of the
national banks of New England and
eastern states increased $444. 900. 600.
The increase in resources for the west
and south for the same period was
S664,OOO,0OO. The average increase
over the whole country was 1863 per
cent"
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
PREPARES TO ATTACK
Continued from Page One.)

tonight that special messenger bear.
ing a communication from the Mexi-
can commissioners, presumably Gen
eral Carranzas reply to the American
demand that he approve or reject the
protocol, had left New York for
Washington. When the secretary re-
tired for the night, however, the mes
senger had not arrived and word had
come meantime that Mr.. Cabrera HIM
self would reach the capital tomor.
row morning to explain personally
General Carranza's position.
Although the United States had set
last midnight the time before which
reply from General Carranza would
be expected, it was indicated tonight
that II the protocol is approved the
delay will be overlooked, since the
chief purpose has been to secure a
satisfactory settlement. If the pro-
tocol is rejected, Secretary Lane will
proceed with plans already under way
to wind up the commissions affairs
and adjourn sine die.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
NEITHER DEMOCRATS NOR
REPUBLICANS WILL HA We
MAJORITY IN NEXT HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Revised
figures on returns of the last election
show definitely that neither democrats
nor republicans will have a majority
OF the house necessary to elect a
speaker, and that a handful of indie
pendents will determine which side
will control the organization.
Conceding seats to candidates in
possession of certificates of election,
bcause they are certain to participate
in the organization of the house. the
personnel now stands: Republicans,
l14; democrats, 21S; Independents, 2;
progressives, Q; prohibitionists, l.; so
clalist, /; contested, 2.
A majority is 21S, hence should eth
er democrats or republicans win both
of the contests, they still will be short
OF majority.
All of the independents are main.
tanning strict silence regarding their
attitude on the speakership, but the
democratic and republican leaders
agreed on how most of them will vote,
provided caucuses are held and sol
idarity maintained by the two old
parties.
Kelly of Pennsylvania, progress
sive, who formerly was democratic
member of the house. is listed as a
democratic possibility.
So are Randall prohibitionist, of
California, and London of New York,
socialist.
Schall of Minnesota, progressive,
the leaders agreed, probably would
lean toward republican candidate If
convinced of his progressivism. He
campaigned for the national republi-
can ticket during the last campaign,
although opposed by the regular or
ganization in his state. Fuller, inde-
pendent, of Massachusetts, also is
classed as republican hope
Martin of Louisiana, progressive,
comes from a large sugar district in
Louisiana and has indicated that as
surance of protection of the sugar in
terests will be his first concern in vot-
ing on the organization. He formerly
was democrat.
Contests in which certificates have
not been issued are on in the Thirty
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
MERCURY TAKES
A GREAT TUMBLE

All cold records for this winter
were broken early yesterday morning
Wnen the mercury took a drop to 80
oeiow zero, as recorded by the gov.
ernment thermometer. 1t remained
extremely cold at o'clock, being the =
~ below zero, but a little later the
temperature began to rise and at noon
was pright, warm and comparatively
comfortable, with the Thermometer
showing II above zero Along toward
evening the mercury began TO fall
again and at o'clock last night reg.
istered IL below zero. There was ne
wind and the weather did not seem IN
cause much discomfort. w.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28

but Nose Greenwald for a Detroit
house added his defiant nickle after
nickle by nod until, "$1.75 pound,
sold," shouted the auctioneer. Wires
went to the automobile city to pre-
pare to parade the grand champion
bought at price Of $1,96O. For
Christmas rib roasts that is fabu-
lous figure.
Not a kernel of corn had been fed
to, this California champion-no
other grain than barley. In breeding
it was Hereford sire by a. Short
horn dam, stall fed by an Aberdonian
herdsman, Alex Mcdonald. "The
best calf ever shown on the conti-
nent," was the claim by the head Of
he victorious college after paying
tribute to Mcdonald.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28

When the grand champion steer,
California Favorite, sold for SITS a
pound as he stood in the ring, it
meant new record for the "cost Of
high living" nearly seven dollars
pound for the best cuts of this
Christmas baby beef. Many cities
bid, but Detroit will eat the beef.
Never before did beef steer
bring such price, $1.50 a pound be-
ing the nearest approach to it. Boy
victors of Iowa's Baby beef contests
stood open-eyed while the bidding,
started at 5 cents a pound, jumped
up and up. The sale was made for
the University Of California by Clay,
Robinson & Company in just nine
minutes. Chicago packers bid high,
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
Wants Loan Bank For the
TwoDakotas and Montana

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. a.
A Washington special to the
Dispatch today says: Represent
ative HeIoeson of North Dakota,
in whose district is located Far
90, st. Paui's closest competitor
for the farm loan bank, ex.
pressed dissatisfaction over the
boundary lines Of the district Of
which st. Paul is to be the cen.
ter. "In my judgment the two
Dakotas and Montana should
have been located in one dis
trict" said Mr.. HeIgeson. "They
are In the spring wheat section
and their interests are in many
ways identical. While | presume
1t is too late to influence the
board, nevertheless intend to
take 1t up with the board and
see it change cannot be made
In the boundary lines"
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
ALARMED BY EXPLOSIONS.

Ell. PASO, Tex, Dec. 27.-Three ex
ploslons that sounded like cannon
shots and seemed to come from the
Mexican side, filled Ell Paso tonight
with rumors of a Villa attack on
Juarez, until it was learned that they
were caused by molten Stag escaping
and flowing over wet ground at the
smelter near here.
A local Mexican paper added to the
excitement by issuing an extra at the
same hour, proclaiming that a rebel
army OF 1000 men was marching on
Juarez. These men, commanded by
Mariana Tamez, were about Is miles
from Juarez early this afternoon, it
said.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
KILLED IN ACTION

JUAREZ, Mex, Dec. 27.-Mayor
Meichor Herrera received message
today from Mexico City telling him
that his brother, General Luis Her.
rera, was killed in action at the battle
of Torreon. L
Mayor Herrera transmitted the
news to his father, Jose de la Luz
Herrera, who is making his home here.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
GAINS in
WEALTH
National Banks in u. S.
Show Marvellous Addi-
tions to Resources.
COMP TROLLER SAYS

Resources of National Banks Have In.
creased More Than Four Billion
Dollars During the Past Two Years
and Now Exceed by About Billion
the Total Resources of the Bank Of
England, the Bank of France, the
Bank Of Russia, the German Reichs-
bank, the Banks of Italy, Spain, HoI.
land Denmark, Switzerland, Japan.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28

Major General Scott, chief of staff
of the United States army, told the
senate military committee the United
States should have 100000 men
ready to take the field in case OF at.
tack, and that within 80 days, 1900, 900
more would be needed. In view of
this lesson of the great war. he ia
vored universal military training.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
A BIG GAME.

The University Of Pennsylvania will
line up against the University of Ore
gon on the Pasadena, Cal, gridiron on
New Years day, and the fur should
fly. Oregon has one of the best teams
in the west this season, and Penn did
we'll in the east. Coach Bennion of
Bozeman will be an aide on the coach.
ing staff at the big game, with the
Penn transport. Keep an eye on the
web fOoters.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
MRS. HARMON is HERE

Mrs. Belle Harmon returned to the
city from Seattle Saturday night and
will spend the holidays here, return.
ing to Seattle in a short time to re,
sumo her studies at the Seattle Bible
training school. Mrs. Harmon has
succeeded in completing one years
work in the few months she has been
at the school and hopes to complete
her course next May, when She will
take up her church work here again.