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i " rr; I W..ICH CtRTifiCATt ORDER WILL GO INTO Err EOT AMONG TEACHERS Or THE STATE NEXT TERM. M STATE SUPERINTENDENT Lereafter The Instructor! Who Hold Only Elementary Certificates Will Not be Permited to Draw Pay in the High Schools. Hereafter, that is beginning with Ithp next term, teachers of the state who do not hold high school certifl Sfates, Will "in, uuuer auj tutuui I ... , . . . stances be perniiueo. 10 ieacn any jhfgh school subjects. This statement is contained in a letter received this WninK by County Superintendent Lrahani, from S. W. Sherrill, the state limerintendent. The letter, which is Lelf explanatory, is as follows: To County Superintendents: "From information received from the different counties or tne btate, l lam led to know that there are teach ers teaching subjects or the high fcrhool course for which they do not told certificates. I know that in some 'ounties teachers are teaching these high school subjects when they hold inly an elementary certificate. In ither counties, teachers with certifi- ate? for only one group of the high hoo! work are teaching subjects not Included in that group. This is not in ;eermp with the law for "the "tertifl- ate given tne holder reads the per on to uhom this certificate is issued censed to teach the subjects gainst which grades are marked and ;0 other.' It is not my purpose to disturb the ivork now in progress, but beginning uith tin next school terra, no teacher unit he employed to teach subjects for hich he does not hold a certificate !nd no trustee must honor warrants -sued to teachers who do not hold ertificates as prescribed by law. Trus ts payintr such warrants will be held esponsible for the money thus paid ut. Phase inform all vour hieh ihool teachers so they can take the xaminatio'i in other groups if they ish. "T1ip rifxt state examination for Mfhprs will be held May 30-31, at hich time an examination will be eld in all the elementary subjects nd all of Cm groups of the high school course, including reading circle In oth elementary and high school. "I'leasp urire all your teachers to Rake th May examination in order that they may have certificates In time " becin their schools In July. "Very truly yours, "S. W. SHERRILL." FIGUERS KtALTY CO. ttDE 11 DEALS 11 THREE LOTS SOLD TO W. L. GRANT OF COLUMBIA, FARM TO SAM HEAD OF HICKMAN COUNTY. TO NS UD MM SliB-DlU.INQ Farm AHwrieH l tu. i j t Three Weeks Ago Three Other Bidders For Dobbins Farm When The Deal Was Closed up. SEVER RELATIO UNLESS DEMANDS AR MEDIATELY GRAN PRRQin.Mr unron, - , wiiuiN liiLLS CONGRESS THAT THE FINAL DIPLOMATIC NOTE HAS BEEN DliPttlCHED TO GERMANY ON 7 HE SUBMARINE CONTROVERSY RY. TfcD That it pays to advertise is being demonstrated pvorv Av in tha j vuu ;cai I by T. X. Figuers, Jr., of the Figuers 1ME IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT PERSISTS IN -ITS PRESENT RELENTLESS AND INDISCRIMINATE SUBMARINE WARFARE, SAYS THE PRESIDENT IN EFFECT, THERE CAN BE NO CHOICE UPON THE PART OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND IT WILL BE FORCED TO AN IMMEDIATE SEVERANCE OF ALL DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS-CRISIS HAS BEEN REACHED AND WAR UPON HUMAN ITY AND VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW MUST CEASE-POSI-TIVE AND UNEQUIVOCAL PROMISE TO THIS EFFECT IS DEMANDED WITHOUT ANY DELAY. made two splendid deals last week.' One in town lots and a small farm on 1 the Bear Creek pike. i The farm of R. R. Dobbins was ad-' veitised in The Herald about three weeks ago and Friday of last week' the farm was bought by Sam Head! of Hickman county, at $2,500. The! farm contains fifty acres and is locat-' ed on the Bear Creek pike, seven' miles from Columbia. j Mrs. Frank H. Smith employed the' Figuers Realty Co. to sub-divide the! Burns Spring property on the north' side of Ninth street and while Mr.1 Figuers was surveying and marking Special to The Herald. off the lots he sold three of them to; WASHINGTON, D. C, April 19,-President Wilson, addressing a Joint W. L. Grant, of Columbia, for $1,000. Be88ion of th a . u , A . 9 J There are several more of th it. f th a"d HU8e f ReP"""tative. this afternoon, in effect left that Mr. Figuers anticipates clos ing out soon. after which the speakers were present ed by Dr. J. C. Molloy, the leader ol the afternoon. The unanimous opinion of the speak ers and all present was that the "Old Gospel" was the great and only rem edy for the many sins and evils that are daily committed throughout this generation. Amrinp tha anoa1.-a.-a m-lts a vi .declared that the last word had been said to Germany; that there would be 'discussed this question were J. H. no more diplomatic exchanges and that unless Germany oromctlv na .... Dinning, W. S. Fleming. Dr. C. T. its illeaal warfare un uK..i. ; ,...l.. Alexander, Dr. Corley and Galloway;' ESTABLISHED IN 14. . il Hi (I MaT HffllCflilEftflPu THAT IS THE OPINION HELD BY THOSE AT SUNDAY'S MASS MEETING. ..EtN INIIREST IS Able Addresses Made By J. H. Din ning, W. S. Fleming, Dr. Charles T. Alexander, Dr. Corley and Prof. Donald M. Galloway. The mass meeting held at the Court House Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock was one of the liveliest that has been held since the opening of this series of gatherings. While the audience was comparatively small, much inter est was manifested and several inspir ing talks were made upon the subject which was "Remedy for Sins and Evils of the Day." The service was opened by the sing ffilHOjuT KELT lllWiCie TMURSOaY APRIL 2? REV. W. B. LOWRY, PRESIDING ELDER, ANNOUNCES THE COMMITTEES. mm TO LASMHRli DAYS Four Lay Delegates Will Be Elected To The Annual Conference, Which Meets Next October at Mt. Pleasant Other Business. District conference of the Columbia district of the Methodist church will convene next Thursday, April 27, at 2:30 o'clock, with the Prospect church in Giles county. The conference is made up of lay delegates from each of the several charges within the district and also of all of the preachers there in. Rev. W. B. Lowrv. th nroatnin elder of the conference, will preside. At (hi. . . . i v m i. j I nt Ll" tiMiieieiice iour lav dele- in g of a hymn, followed by a prayer, . . , r , .,,, ... ' 8ates w" be elected to the annual con- Mr Figuers .is an ardent believer in ances that it would cease its illegal warfare uoon vessel. arrvi r.inh -J. anvprtisinp- thmuth tVio nu.cnnr... .l i. ... - - 0 v...0 untscngcri inai men wou fl he sn mnM 9t , . il. jui . .... - - w-..w ieiiivs wi inc u omai c re a ft n H I'hrni Via Vino n f uj tu. r ,w ism -v- m a 1.5tU VWU! tjons between thi$ CO(Jnt t nlfYl n cx or rr re hAivmn V. . mer realizes what is takine nlann ha that ne nad called tne members together to notify them of the not is telephoned, telegraphed or written 'as night had been dispatched to Germany. This was In nursuanr. hi. l to come in and make his deed to the to have the note delivered to the German government at the very hour at farm i President Wilson did not ask congress for anything. He simply stated FOR LOCATION OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL CITIZENS OF HAMPSHIRE HOLD MEETING WITH THAT END IN VIEW. I which he was giving it to the congress of the United States and through con- ' gress to the people, j The note is so positive, so emphatic and so final that it is regarded to all I !1 a ... inienw ana purposes as an ultimatum and unless the assurances, positive, unequivocal and immediate are forthcoming from Germany, it will mean a severance of diplomatic relations between the two governments. It has been almost the universal rule that a break in diplomatic relations has been followed by a declaration cf war between the powers. The president told congress that he had given Germany his final note; ! that if the present illegal submarine campaign against all the laws of nations citizens or Hampsnire are going to and the dictates of humanity continues that no course will be open except a ask for the establishing of a county j Eeverance of diplomatic relations. high school in the Tenth district Be-j lieving that Hampshire is the most! The Pre8,dent Glares that Germany has repeatedly violated Its solemn centrally located place, has the best j Promise amend Its warfare against humanity and that unless there shall roads in the community, the people at once come a response to this demand all relations will be severed, are decidedly In favor of the location. In the course of his note to Germany the president aav f,a. a a s w " WVVIIIVU it my duty therefore to say to the Imperial German goverment that if It Is still its purpose to prosecute its relentless and Indiscriminate submarine warfare, Prof. D. M. The ministers in the city are very anxious to arouse some interest and enthusiasm in these meetings among that class of people who do not at tend church regularly and by 60 doing hope to win them into the folds of the gospel. It is the duty of every church member to be present and aid in any way possible for the pulift of fallen ference to meet this fall at Mt. Pleas ant Presiding Elder Lowry, subject to confirmation by the conference, named the following committees: Ministerial Supply and Training W. B. Ricks, W. W. Pullen, W. T. Wynn, W. L. Nelson, J. M. Horn. Sunday Schools John H. Stevenson, J. P. Graham, E. P. Turner, H. E. Ranck, O. E. Smith. Missions J. J. Stowe, John S. Rice, W. R. Craig, R. H. Booth, H. A. Sloan. Epworth League R. S Tinnon, A. L. Haston, Burke Wilkes, J. M. In gram, Lee Parsons. Bible Cause T. L. Moody, John George, J. W. Bledsoe, M. P. Steven son, E. W. Jarratt. Quarterly Conference Journal J. B. Wilkes, R. S. Hopkins, J. L. Haston, J. K. Lee. J. B. Cheek. Lay Activities J. H. Dinning, Dr. humanity. The pastors have assumed L 7p T"' !' ' jMANY WITNFSSFS FEDERAL COURT f-ARGE NUMBER GO FROM HERE TO NASHVILLE TO GIVE EVIDENCE. Probably more Maury county wit esses appeared before the Federal 'ami i,lly at Naghviiie today than Ji'PParc linfiiro that nrrr in nna daw n the history of the court. The train 1 anug 1,,-re at 5;30 0-ciock tnis morn. " Mrrlcd a big contingent of Maury ountiaiw from different parts of the 1l"ity. ,,lile 0f them among the most e - - nifctua UL LUC IVUULJT. I hey ha,i j v .v. tT.i "ten suumiuiiBu uy mo uui- Marshal, Col. Jonas T. Amis puties on Tuesday to appear t1 trand Inrv nt O n'rlnrtr th.o J J " V " ' . V .. v.. . For that reason they took train. as a great deal of specula in on Tuesday and today l p reason for summoning so bosses from this county. No ' of course, could be obtained : ' i;tl sources and all proceed- re the grand jury are guarded nlute secrecy, but the general that a dragnet has been n"t with the horn, that vlnla- "t 'he Federal liquor laws In the 'lmv may he detected. This view Is color by similar proceedings m Williamson county about a year ' ' that tlniA man nf V i - ""cub ui me county were I ..-uu i iiiu uiu iue resuii 3 number of indictments for tIo- "u- 'r.e liquor laws. of the high school in that place. At a meeting of the citizens on Thursdav afternoon. J. J. Popub mem ber of the county court, was elected the government of the United States Is at last forced to the conclusion that chairman, and R. W. Akin, secretary, there is but one course that it can pursue, and that Is unless there is an Imme A committee of five on selection was diate abandonment of present methods of warfarethere will be no choice but appointed. The idea of the meeting! a Hlnlnm,4, h0lce but nmn tlin . U 1 1 TT I noa mat, iuo ociiuuia tit nampsmre, at Taylor's and a portion of South Point be united. The meeting was well attended and much enthusiasm was manifested. The people of that section have al ways been alive to the advantages of splendid school facilities and are wil ling to do their part to give the chil-! dren the best opportunities. PLACE EMBARGO FRANCES LCFTIN UPON SHIPMEHr THE LUCKY ONE RAILROAD ORDER MAY ADVERSE- FURNISHES BEST REASON WHY A LY AFFECT THE PRODUCE . MAJESTIC SHOULD BE USED MARKET. AND GETS PREMIUM. M St- nd hi? . 'forp f ornit;:; f flrs Thr, 111 ',,,l ; to ! any w atr.:: r r:th , ''!r)r--. rov, i, FOUR NEW WAGONS PUTJNSiikVICEi NEW STORAGE PLANT WILL BE COMPLETED IN TEN DAYS WILL MOVE OFFICE. E. M. Penfield, manager of the Co lumbia Ice and Cold Storage company, An embargo issued by the Louisville The Cook Outfitting Co. had the & Nashville railroad on all shipments cr0W(i at gtove East, effective on Tuesday, may have on a far-reaching effect upon the produce Tuesday afternon. The prize was market of this section. Under this one dollar in merchandise in the store embargo the local railroads will not to the child that gave the best reasons from now on accept for shipment any why the Majestic rang should be freight that is consigned to points in used and k wag the East. That being the chief and . 4. ' wuiuren almost sole market for the produce of &nd tte3r were to have their this section, it Is feared that the re- answe a the store prompUy at three has purchased four new one-horse suit will adversely affect the prices, o'clock, and when the hoar arrived wagons which will be put into service For some time there has been an em- there were not less than two hundred on the opening of the ice season. This ' bargo on shipments to the East except oJf tne young Americas" present and three of which are two-horse wagons. 'been extended to embrace the latter. ( or a c anP Put their Mr. Penfield stated that he would! Of course shiDmenta that eo forward "reason8" In the basKet. After the place a delivery in every section of by express will not be effected, but ; fbildren had assembled, Mr. Pruitt the city, thereby filling the wants of' the great bulk of the poultry, produce ; paraded through the streets with them those who would not be able to get and egg shipments go by the car load, j an(j When they retUrned to the store Th now RrtO nn(l mhir foot itnnni r tha nntlnnk onH ora ofrold that ! ' e 0 8eIl UP large on nf thya nnmnaniT'l ha nnm. nna nt torn tV, Intra iB-ni onU aithar ! Da'00ni but the Wind the great responsibility of keeping the church members in church and it is impossible for them to shoulder the burden alone to reach the outer man, 30 it is hoped that at the meetings In the future, the house will be packed to Its capacity. MRS. CHURCH HAS AN ACCI -EST FALLS FROM STEP OF CAR TO PAVEMENT, INFLICTING PAIN. FUL BRUISES. Mrs. Stephen Church, of Carter's Creek, happened to a very painful ac cident Monday evening about 7:30 o'clock, when she attempted to step from her car to the pavement in front of Hill's grocery. In some way, her heel caught on the step, thereby turn ing her completely around and allow, lng her to fall to the pavement, strik ing her hip. Medical aid was quickly summoned and It was thought at first that her limb had been fractured, but upon a careful examination it was found that she had suffered a very had bruise Instead. She was carried to the home of her sister, Mrs. R. G. Bates, where she is resting well. plant of this company's will be com pleted within the next ten days. When finished, this plant will be one of the most up-to-date of its kind in the South, and there will be plenty of room to handle all of the Increase in business. Mr. Penfield will move his office, which Is now located on Eighth street to the plant where he will be better situated to give his undivided atten tion to the supervision of the ice plant and storage room. one of two things will result either there must be reduced buying or an enormous quantity of these products will be forced Into cold storage in the South. This would naturally adverse ly effect the market prices. The embargo is the result of the enormous congestion of freight in the East due to Inability to get ships at tide water for inter-oceanic transpor tation. Railroads will not furnish cars where they are consigned to points be yond their own lines. was too high and it would collapse. The winner of the prize was Fran ces Lofttn, little daughter of Mrs. J. A. Loftin. There were several mnr who received honorable mention, among them being Frank Rawlr Gladys Parks, James McClain, Mary Juanita Dean, Mary Claire Rayburn Mary Mable Cazort Annie Lewis Cot ham, Cornelia Blight Wiliam Sidowey and Martha Ellington. THOMAS MAXWELL CALLED BY. DEATH WELL KNOWN FARMER OF THE McCAIN'S SECTION SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS. Thomas Maxwell, one of the best known and most highly esteemed citi zens of the McCain's section, died at his home this morning at 5:30 o'clock. Mr. Maxwell had been sick for a long time and for several weeks no hope of his recovery had been entertained. He was engaged in farming most all of his life and was a man of Integrity and character. He was an elder of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of McCain's. The funeral was held at McCain's Saturday morning at 10 oclock. Mr., Maxwell was married to Miss Will Alexander who, together with one son, George surriyes him. son, W. H. Clark, T. M. Stevenson, R. H. Witt, C. B. Gracy, J. Cayce Aber nathy, Ed Ingram, J. G. Mason, W. T. Wynn, H. O. Sowell, F. L. Lester, J. I. Finney. Finance F. M. Massey, H. p. Fig uers, W. H. Beasley, W. H. Williams, R. W. Martin, W. B. Romine, B. G. Mason, Lee Thomas, J. H. Ragsdale. Temperance R. M. Chenault, A. M. Allen, D. G. Maples, J. V. Orr, E. L. Gidcomb. Spiritual State of the Church F. G Dickson, W. J. Yancy, E. J. Childers, H. C. Burns, J. W. Henry. EDITORS VISITORS TO iE DIMPLE C, T. CRAWFORD AND F. O. WAL LACE SPEND A FEW HOURS IN COLUMBIA. Charles T. Crawford, editor of the Lawrenceburg Democrat and F. O. Wallace, editor of the Wartrace Times, were visitors to Columbia this morn ing. They were en route to the' meet ing of the Middle Tennessee Editorial Association, at Pulaski, today. They tre among the most progressive and tivest editors in the state, Mr. Craw ford, aside from being a first-class editor, has been active In politics, serving with credit in the legislature. He Is an eloquent orator. Mr. Wal lace is a son of Rev. W. H. Wallace, many years ago pastor of the First Baptist church. He had not been here for many years and said that he hardly knew the town, it had improved so- much. HONOR CONFERRED MAURY COUNTIAN HOWARD ELAM. OF SANTA FE, ON PUBLICATION COUNCIL AT UNIVERSITY. Quite an honor has been conferred upon a Maury county student at University of Tennessee in the ele tlon of Howard Elam, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Elam, of Santa Fe. by th literary societies as a student mem ber of the publication council for next year. This Is quite a coveted honor and one that reflrt mni.i, Mu viouik uyuii Mr. Elam, who is taking his seconi Maury Undertaking Co. in charge, 'year at the university. f I 1 ,3 u r t J