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The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07

Or the various methods of financing
road projects the one most generally
practiced for raising substantial fund
which will be available for immediate
expenditure is through the issuance of
bonds. Experience, say the road spe-
cialists of the department, has shown
good roads to be sound investment,
both from a business and economic
standpoint. If properly proportioned
and managed bond issues are made for
their Improvement, the roads them
selves will pay off the Indebtedness
thus created through the utility which
they afford and the saving which will
result in the cost of hauling.
Some Reasons fer Failure.
Instances are not lacking where
bond issues for highway purposes
have proved failures. These failures
are due to mismanagement rather than
to defective principle. Where coun-
ties have issued highway bonds the
proceeds of which have been spent
to construct temporary road surfaces
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
salt From Hawaii.

One of the minor products OF the
Hawaiian islands is salt, the output
for 1915 having been 2,400 tons. val
ued at SIS ton. Most of the salt pro-
duced In the islands is the output OF
the Honolulu Salt company, whose
product is confined to coarse salt and
manufactured entirely by natural evap-
grafton. no vacuum pans. kettles or
grainers being used.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
CLEAR RED PIMPLY FACES
Red Hands, Red Scalp With cutlcurs
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

The soap to cleanse and purify. tho
Ointment to soothe and heal Nothing
better. quicker. safer, surer at any
price for skin troubles of young or
old that itch. burn, crust, scale, tor
ture or disfigure. Besides, they meet
every want in toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard. cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
sTRAreelcAL MOVE.

Mrs. Ciose--I'm writing to ask the
Browns 10 meet the Joneses here at
dinner. and to the Joneses to meet the
Browns We owe them both. you
know.
Close-But I've heard that they've
Just quarreled and don't speak.
Mrs. Close-I know. They'll refuse.
and We won't have to give a dinner
party at all.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
HAPPY THOUGHT.

Young cholly sappington is not so
stupid as thought him.
What caused you to change your
opinion?"
His behavior when my motor car
broke down twenty miles from the
city
you don't mean to say he could
do anything to help?"
"oh. yes. He strolled with the la
dies OF the party to spring nearby
and gave me chance to do little
plain and fancy swearing"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Evidently OFF Again.

Are you still on the water wagon.
Jsgsby?"
How can you ask that?"
Il hope haven't offended you"
Not at all But haven't you no
ticed the marked Improvement In my
temper during the past few days."
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
His Excuse.

Cholly-Deah me. Algy. why do you
-aw-smoke those how'd cigawetts? :?
Algy-I'm so-aw-beastly absent
minded, deah boy. | pawsitively have
to smoke them as weminder when
it's time foh me to-aw-bweathe
doncher know.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Grateful for the Hint.

Il wish to marry your daughter.
sir
"You2 Why, you don't make enough
to keep her in hats
is that so? Then do me a favor
viii you? Just make your refusal good
and strong and let me back out grace
fully. might be able to make her
happy. but it's n cinch I'd never be-"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
His Reasons.

They say the widower who has Just
married again was all broken up when
his first wife died"
That is why he was 80 anxious to
be repaired"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Quickly Defeated.

You say this western statesman
styles himself Tornado Biil'?"
Yes. Among his constituents he's
the big wind, but by the time he
reaches Washington his velocity has
spent itself and becomes feeble
whisper"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07

The split log drag has contributed
more toward the economic mainte-
nance of public highways than any
implement of modern usage. A drag
can lie built or purchased for $40 and
is easily operated by anyone who can
drive a team
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Very Mean.

He has mean disposition. hasn't
he?"
Il should say so. He's the kind OF a
man who'll rake in Jackpot on a
bluff. and then, after he's stacked up
'ne chips. will spread out four hearts
and spade for everybody to look at"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07

DO yor know" said the giddy young
maid, that | don't believe could
ever learn to love man"
Our ideas seem inclined to shoot
the same chute" rejoined the sarcas-
tic youth. I'm positive that | couldn't.
either"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Lacks Initiative.

is your boy doing we'll in bust
ness?"
I'm afraid not" answered Mr.. Cob
bles.
81 understand you gave him a good
start"
80 did. but he expects me to stay
behind him all the time and keep push
ing"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
All Clear.

Now. my lad. hope you have some
clear and well defined idea as to what
you want to be in life. That means
everything to young man
81 know 1t. uncle. | want to be a
doctor or a lawyer or something like
that
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
HAIRLESS Erankness.

You must admire a man who al
ways tells the truth
Il don't know" replied Senator
Sorghum: sometimes such person
is merely intellectually indolent and
selfishly Indifferent to peoples feel
ings."
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Her Position Assured.

Her social position is fully assured.
isn't it7''
Dear me. yes. She told me the
other day conildentially that she had
now gotten to the point where she
could snub her best friends without
injury. Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Giving Credit.

A talker tailed the best he could
About our faults comp'ainln'.
And II he hasn't made US good
He's proved most entertalnln'.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Then He Said cood.Nioht

Mr.. Boreum Gude-W When was kid
| used to ring doorbells and then run
away.
Miss Kutting Hintz-And now you
ring them and stay
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Back From tn. Honeymoon.

She-Now. my dear, we must face
this problem. Shall we settle in the
suburbs or the city?
He-Yon mean live. darling. Don't
forget that on my present salary we
can't settle anywhere.-Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
A Homeless Case,

Long-l say. old chap, I'd like to use
that $40 you borrowed of me last week
Are you in a position to let me h-ve
It?
Slort-Sorry. but lost my position
day before yesterday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Ono rbino LACKING.

Now that you have new engage
ment ring" said the first dear girl. "of
course you are perfectly happy"
mo. not quite" replied dear girl No.
2. Il haven't found out what 1t cost
yet"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Appropriate.

Philosophical Guest-Taik about the
psychology of eating-By the way, my
dear madam. what have you In that
covered dish?
Hostess ttimidly)-I think 1t is a
sole. sir.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Her tdea NJ n

His wife-I Just know rny new dress
doesn't look at all neat and stylish.
Her Husband-What makes you
think SO?
His wife-Because 1t is too comfort
able.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
An Earnest Seeker.

Man proposes" began the parson,
But the spinster waved her fan.
And the congregation giggled when
She asked. Where IL the man?''
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07

First War Correspondence under.
stand that the soldiers haven't been
paid for four weeks
Sc cond War Correspondent-We
it's been longer than that since they
earned anything.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
Little Pitchers

Pop. can't the poor tiger see any
thing?"
What tiger?''
The blind tiger where Uncle Fred
said you had been to-
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
All Around.

Smith got it going and coming in
the meeting last night"
How SOP"
He was squarely attacked and
roundly denounced"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
That May Account for It.

Why are the women walking with
a slump or a slouch?''
1t may be they are trying to make
those short skirts come triiie near
er the ground"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
A Liberai Lad.

Caller-Well. Bobbie, suppose
when you grow up you'll follow in
your fathers footsteps?
Bobbie-How can /? Pops an avia-
tor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
II Sounds That Way.

THIS sounds paradoXicaI.
What is it?" ~
AN octogenarian, when he wants 20
show that he feels like a boy In his
teens. cuts up like sixty"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07

Charley Slowitte--I aui-aw-think.
ing seriously of-aw-going to work.
Miss Cutting Hintz-Better hurry up
and start working before you tire your
self all out thinking about IL
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-04-07
LESSON FOR APRIL 9
AENEAs AND poRcAs.

LESSON TEXT-Acts s:s2-ss Csee also
Prov. 31:10-3L)
GOLDEN TExT-In all things showing
myself an ensample of good works.
Titus 2:I.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
10 ORGANIZE HOG
CHOLERA WORK ON
PERMANENT BASIS
MEETING OF FARMERS CALLED
FOR SATURDAY, MAY
13 NEXT.
OFFICERS WILL Be ELECTED
Committee In Charge Urges That
There be Full Attendance-Gov.
ernn1ent Control Here Will End on
First of July.

The committee appointed by Presi-
dent Meroney at the last meeting Of
the Farmers Association to form plans
for the continuation Of hog cholera
control in Maury county, after July 1,
met in the Court House Monday, and
discussed measures for the forming of
a permanent organization.
1t was decided to call mass meet.
ing to be held at the Court House,
Saturday, May 13, at 2 p. m. 1t is
purposed at this meeting to elect Off
GERS, formulate and adopt bylaws. The
officers are to consist of President,
Secretary and Treasurer, and one or
more vice-presidents from each of the
ten Civil Districts of the county.
The committee is desirous of having
la we'll attended meeting and request
that all those interested arrange to be
present on that date.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
STOKFS PROVIDES
IN WILL FOR WORK
LEAVES FUND TO CONTINUE THE
PROSECUTION OF CROOKED
OFFICIALS.

Special to The Herald
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 3.-Clauses
from Harry Stokes will published to-
day make generous bequests to en-
ployes in his office and provides a sum
not exceeding $1,000 for prosecution
of city suit if not terminated before
death, concluding with the paragraph,
MANY, many anonymous letters threat
ening my life have come to me and in
these provisions I am determined to
finance the city hall case so that full
and complete Investigation is insured
and the case be not dropped for the
lack of funds. Any sums spent by me,
therefore, donate to the cause Of
good government in Nashville"
The will bears date Aug. Is, 1915.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
TWO FREAK EGGS
BY SANE HEN
EGGS PERFECT IN SHAPE, BUT
SHELLS ARE AS ROUGH AS
PLoWED GROUND.

There are always more or less
freaks in hen eggs each season, but
in cases of the freaks there is most
always a deformity in the shape OF
the egg, rather than the she'll. Miss
Edna Peters took to the store Of the
Woodbridge Co. few days ago, two
eggs laid by the same hen, one one
day and one the next day. The eggs
are perfect in shape, but the shells are
deformed or rather abnormal. The
egg that was laid the first day is not
quite so bad as the one laid the next
day; it is as rough as the surface OF
plowed ground, large ridges running
in every direction, which would indi-
cate that the hen has superabundance
of lime or shell producing elements.
The two eggs have been placed under
hen to see if they will hatch. Poul.
try experts contend that an egg with
deformed shape or bad she'll will
not hatch.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
CARRANZA NJ N
HALTED IN PASS
MoEMENT INTO CHIHUAHUA IS
HALTED BY EXPEDITION
AIRY TROOPS.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., May 3.-An at
tempt by body of de facto Mexican
cavalry, the advance guard of Gen.
Arnufo Gomez's force, to enter Chihua-
hua through Pulpito Pass, was blocked
Tuesday by American troops, accord
ing to reliable report received here
from American sources.
The Mexicans, according to the re.
port, we're under command Of Col.
Jesus Maria Aguierre and had pene-
trated eighteen miles into the pass
before their movement was discovered
by a United States military aeroplal.e
which reported their presence to the
American commander.
The American trops are said to have
been drawn up in strategetic forma
ton to hold the pass, and Col. Aguierre
did not attempt to press forward, but
went into camp and dispatched mes
sengers to the rear, presumably tc
communicate with Gen. Gomez.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
MAURY COUNlIANS
DID WHOLE DUTY
READY TO EXTEND FULL VEL.
COME TO NASHVILLE PARTY
THAT DIDN'T COME.

Although we we're disappointed at
the failure of the Nashville people to
come as they had promised, am very
much gratified at the large number of
loyal Maury countians who we're ready
to do the proper honors for their visi-
tors" said President James A. Sloan,
of the Board of Trade this morning
The big party from Nashville that
was coming Saturday on the Sociabili-
ty Run, whatever that is, and did not
come, continues to be a live subject
of discussion. Next time the people Of
Columbia and Maury county get up a
big reception and demonstration for a
crowd of a hundred from Nashville,
someone will have to execute good
and solvent bond that they are coming.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
WILL ENGLISH, JR.,
IS BADLY HURT
HORSE FRIGHTENED AND BACKS
HIS BUGGY OVER AN EN- e
RANKMENT.

VIII English, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Will English, of Cross Bridges,
was seriously if not fatally injured
wednesday night at the big bridge
across Big Bigby, at Cross Bridges,
When his horse became frightened at
wagon that had happened to an
accident short time before, and
threw him down high embankment,
Late in the afternoon Wednesday
tne mill wagon of the Webster Milling
Vo happened to an accident and fell
over an embankment at the bridge.
Later that night young English was
passing and his horse became fright
ehed at the wagon and backed the
ouggy off the embankment. Mr.. Eng
NSh leIl several feet, striking his head
anu other parts of his body. He recov-
e'eu sufficiently, it is said, so as to
.'''no back into the buggy and drive
" negro cabin and by following
attracted the attention of the negro,
Nuo came out and recognized him.
ne was taken home and since that
onle has been unconscious. p
just what his condition Is today
oanhot be ascertained, but 1t is feared
mat his injuries are internal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
mrs. CRAWFORD
FALLS BRF AXIS ARM
WAS LEAVING CHURCH FOR HER
HOME WHEN THE ACCIDENT
OCCURRED.

Mrs. T. G. Crawford happened to a
painful accident last week by falling
from the steps of the First Christian
church, thereby breaking her left arm
just above the wrist. The break is
considered a very bad one, the bone
being shattered in several places.
She was rushed to her home, where
medical aid was summoned and the
broken bone set She is resting we'll
at present and hopes are to the effect
that she will be able to be up and out
again in the near future.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
THOUSANDS USED
FOR CHARITY BY
KINGS DAUGHTERS
MAGNIFICENT WORK OF GUIDED
CIRCLE IN PAST TWENTY.
EIGHT YEARS.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER.
Mrs. Eugene Anderson, Who Has Ad-
nlnistered the Finances of Circle for
So Many Years, Gives Summary of
The Disbursements.

Since it was established here on
Nov. l, 1883, the Guided Circle of The
Kings Daughters of Columbia has re-
ceived $13,59999, and has disbursed
during that period total of $13,4S3.17,
leaving balance in the treasury of
$116.S2.
This is magnificent record, as dur
ing those twenty-eight years every dol
lar Of this fund has been used for the
relief of the sick, the benefit Of the
poor, the succor of the needy and the
amelioration of the unfortunate.
These figures are taken from the an.
nual report Of the treasurer, Mrs. Eu-
gene Anderson, who has for so many
years so efficiently administered the
finances of the organization. During
all the time that she has been treasur.
er and the circle will have no other
Mrs. Anderson's books have been mod
els Of neatness and accuracy and have
always balanced to the cent.
The receipts Of the circle from the
past year we're as follows:
Balance in bank, March 8, 1915
$13613; amount received from April l.
1915, to April /, 1916, $9O4.94. Total
$1,041.07.
The disbursements for the year have
been $924.25, leaving balance in the
bank Of $116.S2.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
MACEDONIA SCH00i.
BURNED TO GROUND
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
CITY SCHOOL, WAS LARGEST
IN THE COUNTY.

The Macedonia school caught fire
last night at about 9:15 o'clock and
was burned to the ground before the
flames could be extinguished. This
school was located outside of the cor
poration and it was impossible for the
fire department to render any assist
ance whatever.
With the exception Of the city
school, this was the largest school in
the county, answering for the colored
race of the county, as does the Nc
Dowell school for the white popula-
tion. This school was awarded the
first prize for the girls work in the
domestic science exhibition that was
given at the Court House short while
ago and in which all the colored
schools of the county participated.
The loss of a school which has ac-
complished such efficient work will be
source of regret with the white peo-
pie of the county as well as the col
ored race.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
BANQUET TO BE
ON NIGHT MAY II
POSTPONED FOR ONE WEEK BE-
CAUSE MERCHANTS ARE
so BUSY.

Owing to the nearness of the date
selected, May 4, to the first OF the
month and the fact that in conse-
quence the business men of the city
have little spare time, it has been
decided to postpone the annual ban
quet of the Board of Trade until Thurs
day night, May II, just one week from
the date originally appointed
The committee on arrangements is
very much encouraged in the recep-
ton accorded the movement by the
people of the city and the belief is
expressed that by the postponement
the largest attendance that the board
has ever had at one of these banquets
will be obtained. The committee will
resume its canvass in few days The
program is expected to be announced
very soon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
SOLOMON VEST TO
LEAD REPUBLICANS
SEVENTH DISTRICT
PROMINENT MT. PLEASANT CHEM.
IsT NOMINATED AT FRANK.
LIN CONVENTION.
HOPKINS IS MADE DELEGATE
viii Go To The National Republican
ConVention-CoI. A. M. Hughes In
Keynote Speech Predicts Republican
Victory in State and Nation.

AS forecasted in The Herald, the
republicans at Franklin on Tuesday
nominated Solomon A. Vest, of Maury
county, for congress; elected r. s.
Hopkins, of Maury county and Joe P.
Kidd, Of Lawrence county, as dele.
gates to the National republican con.
vention at Chicago next month, with.
out any instructions as to preference
for president.
The convention was altogether har.
monious and the lions share of the
honors went to Maury county In addi
tion to getting the candidate for CON
gress, one of the delegates to the
national convention, the chairman was
from this county, in the person oi
Hon. Archalaus Menalaus Hughes, fol
many years one of the notable figures
in the republican councils of Tennes
see. In his Keynote" speech Col
Hughes predicted a victory for the
republicans both in state and nation.
e. w. Crowell, of Giles county, was
made presidential elector for the Sew
enth district He is prominent law
yer of Pulaski.
Raleigh S. Hopkins, of this county
has been on more than one occasion 6
member Of the national republican
convention and has been the leader o.
the republicans in Maury county fol
many years. Four years ago he voted
for William H. Taft for president a
the Chicago convention.
| Theanominee for congress, Solomon
A. Vest, is prominent chemist of Mt
Pleasant and Is secretary of the coun
1 ty republican committee. He has beel
frequently mentioned for congress il
the recent past and was unanimousl
endorsed for that place by the Maur
republicans.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
c. 0. P. LEADERS IN
DESPERATE EFFORT
TO PREVENT FIGHT
WILL PROBABLY ELECT EIGHT
DELEGATES TO STATE
AT LARGE.
NAME OVERALL FOR GOVERNOR
Hooper Sure To Try The Issue With
Kenneth D. McKeIIar--Sanders and
Evans Trouble Chief Sore Spot With
The Leaders.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 3.-While
the convention has not taken any ac-
ton as yet, it seems almost assured
that in the interest of harmony the re-
publicans will today agree upon the
election of eight delegates at large to
the national convention, each with one
half of vote. In this way it is
thought that bitter factional fight in
the convention can be avoided and
the ticket strengthened for the fight
in November. This plan would take
care of both the Sanders and the
Evans faction.
The convention was called to order
by Former Congressman Foster v.
Brown, Of Chattanooga, who sounded
the keynote of the republican contest
In the state this year. Committees
we're appointed.
There has been conferences and
skirmishes among the leaders all dur
ing the morning in an effort to com.
pose differences.
It is foregone conclusion that John
w. Overall, Of DeKalb county, will be
nominated for governor and ex-Gov
Hooper will be the nominee for the
senate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
STATE COUNCIL Of
JUNIOR OROtR WILL
CONVENE NEXT WEEK
COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS
BUSY PREPARING FOR THE
$50 DELEGATES.
HEADQUARTERS AT THE BETHEL
Delegates And Officers VIII Arrive On
Monday and First Session Will be
Held That Nisht-Mayor Dedman to
Deliver Welcome.

Extensive preparations are being
made by the local lodge of the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
for the reception and entertainment of
the twenty-fourth annual state conyen-
tion of the order, which will convene
here on next Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
The majority of the $50 delegates and
state officers will arrive on Monday.
Headquarters for the convention
have been established at the Hotel
Bethel, where committee of the local
council will be in charge at all times
in order to welcome the delegates,
enroll them and assign them to a stop
ping place. The committee has se-
cured rooms in the city for all the
delegates and visitors.
Exercises will begin on Monday
night, when there will be an open ses-
sion of the Columbia council, to which
all delegates will be invited. The for
NAL address Of welcome to the conven-
tion will be delivered at this time by
Mayor Joseph M. Dedman. This will
be followed by response from the
state president and speeches of a num-
Der of the state officers.
On Wednesday at 10:30 o'clock the
local council of the order will present
the county high school with a hand
some Bible and flag of the United
States. The committee in charge is
arranging for a monster parade pre-
ceding this event. There will be
school children, city officials, and the
members of the Junior order in line
and all will be headed by brass
band. Appropriate addresses will ac-
company the presentation of the Bible
and flag,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-05
GOV. MAJOR NOT
!. ABLE TO COME
HAD EXPECTED TO VISIT HIS
COUSIN, CAPT. MAJOR, AT
MILITARY ACADEMY.

Gov. Elliott w. Major, of Missouri,
will not be able TO visit his cousin,
Captain F. ]. Major, of the Columbia
Military Academy, as he had expected
and hoped that he would. Gov. Major
has been visiting in Nashville and had
expected to come to Columbia for
day or two's visit, but was summoned
back to Missouri on important matters
Of state and has written to his cousin
his deep regret at his inability to get
to the "Dimple" at this time. The
hope was expressed, however, that 1t
would not be long before the governor
would have another opportunity to
come to see his cousin. Captain Major
visited the governor at Missouri's capt.
tai last winter and was entertained
for several days at the executive man
sioa.