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VOLXIH-NO. i2 COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE, FRIDAY, MARClHAi92 1 F' ' "" ' f It i IvlP WPPP (P 1F"R Fvf-ft IW niniw nTUCDO im morn i WMUUIivlia, ybOTW Rutt(niulLll!! in ii 1. 1 ... inrn iisi .... i Ilia-Jill UIBIIHDI nui SINULt MtMBcn FAILS TO I . ' ' ' . ' -v , t . .1 THEATRE DIANA' IN MILAN IS WRECKED DURING FIRST PER FORMANCE OPERETTA. GREAT RIOT AFTER EXPLOSION Socialist and Anarchist Publications Are Wrecked and Angry Mob Makes Effort to Burn Editorial Offices of These Papers. V ' ' J ; , (By United Press). .. MILAN, March 4 24, Twenty-nine persons were killed here last night when anarchists bombs wrecked the Diana theatre, during the first perfor mance of ail operetta. Many others were seriously injured. A riot followed the blast, in which socialist and anarchist publications were wrecked and angry crowds at tempted to set editorial offices afllre. America To Be More Cordial Toward Soviets (By United Press.)" WASHINGTON, March 24. Presi dent Harding and advisors are pre paring to announce the policy of the United States toward Soviet Russia, it was learned, today;;: What steps will be taken have not yet; been decided upon, but a change in the' direction of closer relations Is regarded as cer HANDSOME GIFT TO TENN. ORPHAN HOME J. P. STREET AND 0. L. DORTCH EQUIPPED THE DINING ROCM WITH SET OF 8ILVER. The Tennessee Orphan Home "hil dren will how eat their meals wAh handsome Silver knives; forks and spoons. This has beetl made possbla through the generosity of Jamo-." P. Street and 0, L. Dortch, of this city. The gift embraces an abundant su. ply of tea spoons, table spoons, knives and forks and the material is of the beat. . This is just tho beginning of the gift shower that Fas planned some time ago by those in charge of the home. , . v MAY 6 BE GENERAL CLFAN UP DAY HERE RED CROSS AND FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS HOPE MAKE DAY COMPLETE SUCCESS. Friday, May 6, has been designated as a general "cleanup" day by the Metropolitan Life, Insurance Com pany, who will work In conjunction with the Local Red Cross organiza tion, and the Federation of Woman's Clubs in Making Columbia a "spot less town" on that day. The mere fact that May 6 has been designated as clean up day, Is not ex pected to prevent cleaning up, all that Is desired is- to have Columbia thoroughly clean. An advertising campaign will be waged Just before the big day arrives. INTERESTING MEET OF COMMUNITY CLUB Inclement weather somewhat mar Ted the day for the Isom community rlub, holding an all day meeting to day. However, an interesting pro gram was carried out, and the day reatly enjoyed. LIVELY SCRAP FOR HONORS IN SCHOOL CONTEST RIVAL CANDIDATES NOW AWAIT SOUNDING OF GONG WHICH WILL START FUN. ALL DAY FIELD MEEf HERE Representatives Will Be in Attendance From Practically All Larger 8chools of County, Is Belief'of the School ' Officials. Representatives of rival schools who will participate in the contests billed in the ull day meet at Central High School tomorrow, now await the gong. All is in readiness for the big gest gathering of its kind ever held here. The program is a most interest ing one. The literary contsts will con sumo practically the entire morning, and it is possible that it will be nec essary to continue these contests in the afternoon, even after the begin ning of the scramble for honors on the athletic field begins. It is believed that the list of entries in both departments will be unusually large, making it certain that competi tion will be keen. .. Both McDowell and Culleoka scljoorsPw tuners of honors last year have announced that they will send representatives to the meet for the sole purpose of retaining the honors they now hold, and if possible to se euro others. But these schools will have to look to their laurels, tor there are several "dark horses' expected to enter the contests from other schools, and some real contests are expected in both de partments. It. is believed that each team will be accompanied by a number of sup porters, which will grealy boost the attendance. Arrangements have been made to care for all visiting teams and teach ers of schools which they represent. NOT SINGLE MEMBER FAILS TO RESPOND TO THE ROLL CALL AT THE OPENING. MAJOR FRlERSOH EXPERTS ALSO ARE PRESENT 111 RPfiTR UTTER Y isiiii u i un i i Liii i NATIONAL GUARD Community Organizations and County Councils of Agriculture Are Topics Discussed at the Morning Session i Meet Tomorrow. MEDALS COMMEMORATE TENNESSEE WAR HEROES WILL BE PRESENTED NEXT OF KIN, UNDER RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN SENATE. Special to The Herald. NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 24. Medals for the three thousand Tennes see men who lost their lives in the world war will be presented to their next of kin in the name of the state, if the senate resolution which was adopted in the upper house today, pass es the lower body. The medal will be In the design of the great seal of the state of Tennes see and its striking and distribution will be urtyer the direction at the historical commission. MERCHANTS ASKED 10 HANG UP FLAGS MAKE THE FOUR DAYS OF THE AUTO SHOW BIG EVENTS AD- , VERTISING COLUMBIA. The promoters of the Columbia Auto Show will greatly appreciate it if the merchants of the city will decorate the fronts of their stores and windows for the coming automobile show which begins next Wednesday, March 31st, and lasts for four days. The merchants have very kindly of fered their ahow windows to the deal ers In which to display different arti cles, and for advertising the show, but to advert'se the city more and to help make the show a big success, hang up some flags and use bunting. Make the town put on galla attire. a County and home demonstration agents from this district convened this morning at 10 o'clock at the chan eery court room for a twq days session The meeting was called to order by Prof. James Minic Dean, . district agent, and proceeded to business without formalities. The first topic up for cofiSfieratlon was the progress of community organ! latlon (work and splendid reports of organization were made from all of the counties. The agents then discussed the coun ty councils of agriculture, the methods that have been followed In their or ganlzation and the progress of the work. Fairs, county, community and state were also discussed, several of the agents participating. The joint session of the men and women adjourned at 12:30 o'clock and at 2 o'clock this afternoon the men and women agents will met separately. At the morning session President W. S. Beasley, of the Klwanis Club, appeared and invited the agents to be the guests of the club tomorrow at luncheon. The Invitation was accept ed." " ,': - In addition to the agents, everyone of whom . In the district is present there are" here Dean C." A. Willson, of the college of agriculture of the Uni versity of Tennessee; Dhoctor G. A. Keffer, of the division of extension; Assistant Director C. M. Breham; C. C. Flannery, live stock specialist! Dr. Herrington and Prof. Jordan and, Miss Guthrie, home economics expert. The following are the agents who are In attendance on tho meeting: W. L. Fowler, Bedford county; O. L. Farris,, Davidson county; W. A. Haynes, Giles "county; T. W. Kenemer, Hickman county; T. H. Richardson, Humphreys county; G. C. Wright, Law rence county; E. B. Wright, Marshall county; E. A. McLean, Maury coun ty; A. B. Harmon, Montgomery coun ty; If. II. Jones, Robertson county; J. B. Thompson, , Williamson county; So phie Mai Shadow, Davidson county; Mrs. W. A. Haynes, Giles county;, Mrs. J. J. Hardin, Lincoln county; Miss Oma Worley, .Marshall county; Miss C. M. Watkins, Montgomery coun ty; E. Thomae, Davidson county. FORMER COMMANDER IN 114TH , FIELD ARTILLERY APPOINTED BY ADJ. GEN. BRUMMITT. BATALLION MIDDLE DIVISION Organization Being Raised Here By Capt. Jackson Will Be a Part of the Battalion To Muster In' Battery at . Early Date. t Major Horace Fiiersaon, who com manded a battalion in the 114th field artillery in the world war, will be ma jor of a battalion of field artillery in the national guards of the state that will include the battery being raised here by Captain Willoughby Jackson. Announcement to this effect was made by Adj. Gen. Phillip J. Brnmmitt who was here on Thursday to Inspect the papers for the local battery. A more popular selection Could not have,,been made for Major Frierson is a veteran of two wars and served with distinc tion in the recent war. Gen. Brummitt was very much pleas ed with the progress that has been made in the organization of . the bat tery hero ntid he expects that every detail will be ready td have the organ ization formerly mustered Tnto the ser vice at an early date. He has promts ed to send a mustering officer for that purpose just as soon as one is availa ble. The plan of the adjutant general is to have a battalion of field artillery which consists of three batteries or ganized in Middle Tennessee and this will be commanded by Major Frierson. ALMOST READY FOR ISSUANCE SCHOOL BONDS SEVERAL COMMUNITIES HAVE SUBSCRIPTIONS COLLECTED AND BONDS EXECUTED. Second Attempt To Wreck Train OnA.B.&A.Road WOMEN REQUIRED 1 TO PAY POLL TAX Special to The Herald. NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 24 The measure providing for a poll tax for women, and requiring the payment of the tax sixty days prior to an elec tion were Introduced In the senate to day. f , ANNEXATION Bill 7 IN THE HOUSE ADVOCATES DECLARE THAT IT WILL PASS ON THIRD READ ING AT , EARLY DATE. Senator Looney's annexation bill pased- first reading in the house on Wednesday, and on second read ing today and probably go to the com mittee on municipal affairs. It is aid that Senator Looney is making a hard fight for the measure and that being the only Columbian in the legislature, local legislative courtesy will be a powerful weapon in his hands. It is also being pointed out by advo cates of annexation that Representa tives Jones and Russell have hereto fore in public statements declared that they expected to "pass the buck to Senator Looney" an J that therefore they will permit the bill to pass the house in regular course, (By United Press.) ATLANTA, March 24 A posse with bloodhounds is scouring the district near Thalmann, Georgia, where a sec ond attempt within the past week has been made to wreck an Atlanta, Bir mingham & Atlantic railway train. The second attempt took place yester day. According to officials of the road, the engineer, on passenger train No. 1 found a switch "doctored" near Thalmann. COUNTY AGENTS TO : BE KIWANIS GUESTS WILL ATTEND LUNCHEON AT HOTEL BETHEL TOMORROW. AT NEW GRAND TONIGHT. ' County Agents here to attend the meeting for the district will be ex tended several courtesies while here. Tonight they will be the guests of Manager Jackson, of the New Grand. On tomorrow at noon they will be the guests of the Kiwanis Club at lunch eon. It is expected also that if they can find the time and the weather is suitable the agetitt) will go out to the Middle Tennessee Experiment .Sta tion. .. . ALMON J. SIMMS HERE FOR AGENTS MEETING Almon J. Simms, editor of the divis ion of extension publications is here to attend the conference of county agents for this district. Mr. Simms is one of the best known newspaper men in the state and doubtless write for more newspaers than' any editor in Tennessee because ever 100 publi cations regularly use his "cop;. I ANNEXATION MAY DELAY McDowell Committee Will Probably Await Definite Information Before Finally Closing Up With the County Authorities. ' Prof. John P. Graham, county super intendent, Is rapidly getting all the details adjusted for the issuance of the building bonds of the county. Culleo ka citizens have their $10,000 subscrip tion to the new building in hand and have executed the bond necessary to defray their portion of the expenses of the bond issue. Spring Hill has already raised and expended Its subscription for the white school and has made necessary ar rangements to share its expenses of. the bond Issue. The negroes at that place have already in hand nearly the entire amount of their subscription and have good notes more than equal to the balance. They have also been asstired of a liberal contribution from what if known as the Rosenwald fund. "' At Rally llill and Pottsville arrange ments have all been completed to share in the bond issue, in fact the greater portion of the publje sub scription at both places has been rais ed and expended. Mt. Pleasant has completed all of its arrangements having put up the nec essary amount of the funds required and executed the expense bond. At Sandy Hook the negro building has been completed. The committee from McDowell had practically completed all necessary details but until it is known just what effect annexation ' will have the mat ter will have to be held open. The $10,000 subscription for this school has about all been reduced to banka ble form and the expense bond will be executed at once. At Cross Bridges everything waits on the decision of the "board as to whether or not any further attempt will be made to secure a consolida tion with Zion school. If this attempt Is abandoned tiie Cross Bridges com mittee will be ready to meet its part of the obligation. ' , It i3 probable that at this time Mc Cains and Bigbyville will be left out of the bond Issue due to the failure of the citizens to adjust differences regarding the location of the new building.. The same situation exists In the second district where a failure to agree 011 a location has prevented compliance on the part of the local committee, with the county's proposi tion. This is also the case at Roach in the first district. It had been hop ed to effect a consolidation in that part of the county, but so far that has not been possible. Only so much of the bond issue will be sold at this timo as will be necessa ry to provide funds for the buildings at the places where local committees have completed arrangements to meet the county's proposition. FEBRUARY TERM CIRCUIT COURT ENDS THURSDAY JUDGE TURNER WU.L RETURN FROM LAWRENCEBURG TO , HOLD COURT FOUR DAYS. SEVERAL CASES BEEN SET Grand Jury Has Much Work to Do Before Final Adjournment Bran ham & Hughes Fire to Be Investi gated Next Week. ROBBERY AND LOOTING FOL LOWS GREAT OUTBURST OF COMMUNISTS IN GERMANY. THOUSANDS JOIN IN STRIKES The February term of circuit court will come to a close on Thursday, March 31, it was indicated today.' Judge Turner, who is now . holding court in Lawrenceburg, where several important cases have been set for trial this week, will return in time to convene court here Monday. Cases have been set for trial on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday andfticors couId control the situation, UNUSUALLY LARGE POTATO ACRtAG E MORE TUBERS PLANTED THAN HAS BEEN CASE IN 'MANY YEARS IN COUNTY. Although an unusually large acreage has already been planted in the conn ty dealers report that they are still selling seed Irish potatoes indicating that the crop will be even larged than had been expected. Weather con ditions have been exceedingly favora ble for the preparation of the land and planting of the crop and full advant age has been taken of it. Thursday of next week, and it is ex pected that several of these ;ases will be finally disposed of. The grand jury will assemble also on Monday for the completion of work for the term. It is understood that several matters have been called to the attention of the jury for investi gation, one of them being the attempt ed burning (SI one" of the dormitories of 'the Branham & Hughes Military Academy ut Spring. Hill by two of the students. The jury will also require practical ly one entire day In the Inspection of county institutions and records. .Tu rors will breathe a sigh of relief when arduous court duties have ended for for many of them are farmers and realize that they are now badly need ed 011 the farm the weather permitting corn planting now. Judge Turner on the first Monday In April goes to Waynesboro, where ho will convene the Wayne county circuit court, where many important cases are docketed for trial at the approaching term. Police Entrenched in Banks and Pott Offices to Combat Wave of Law lessness Now Prevalent Martial Law Is Discussed. (By United Press.) BERLIN, March 24. A great com munist uprising is, spreading rapidly throughout middle Gormauy and cost the lives of twenty -five today. Police were entrenched in' scores of banks and postofflces. ' ; Robberies and looting accompanied the outburst. " The death list included seventeen in Hamburg, three in Fralv burg, five In Dialobun, M A Frankfort-Berlin exnress train was derailed when communists . tore out a section of tho track. , ' Twenty thousand workers at the lig Leuna Works went on a strike. The German cabinet was being urged; to declare martial law, but after a long debate it was decided that peace of WILL ENFORCE DEMAND OF BERGDOLL SURRENDER SECRETARIES HUGHES AND WEEKS WILL HOLD CONFER ENCE TO DETERMINE PLANS. (By United Press.) WASHINGTIN, March 24. Secreta ries Hughes and Weeks will hold sev eral conferences during the next few days on steps to make effectual the demand of the United States that Ger many surrender Grover C. Bergdoll and release the citizens of the United Sttaes, imprisoned fn Germany for trying to capture him. GO-RESPONDENT IN STILLMAN CASE SAILS (By United Press.) MIAMI, Fla., March 24. Mrs. Flor ence Leeds, named in the Stillman di vorce case, is reported to have sailed for Havana on March 14. uver rresiuent iioersting issued a proclamation, declaring lawless bands would bo combatted to the utmost. In response to Hoerstlng's announce ment, came thq Immediate declaration' ofa strike in the mining region, par alyzing -industry. Railroad tracks, were ripped but uud workers threaten- ed when they reported for work. Suggestions were made .freely that soviet Russia has engineered the upris ing, but the reports were not borne out by government investigation. ' ' ' It Is believed that 'radicals are working through piiblic dissatisfaction with allied terms, and have sought to" stir up a general revolt. They hoped'' tho demonstration would land them in power, but is Is being quelled. ' '" " ' Greek Troops " Meet Success In Asia Minor Hr-:'f:',;:'.1 HW. (By United FrMi.) ' , ATHENS, March 24. TurklBh na tionalists ate retreating beyond the Bagdad railway line In Asia' Minor,' according to the Greek communique today. : ;' The communique stated that Greek armies have started an irresistible drive, forcing the Turks back along a wide front. ' " "J"' ' "' ' " CLOSING EXERCISES ; ' OF THETA SCHOOL WILL TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 1 WITH AN ADDRESS BY REV. E." ROBINSON.- WOULD ABOLISH . . OFFICE AUDITOR SENATE WOULD CREATE BUREAU OF INSPECTION AND ACOUNT ING FOR STATE AND COUNTY. Special to The Herald. - NASllVILLE, Tenn., March 21. The repeal of the act creating the po sition of state auditor and the crea tion of a bureau of inspection and ac countiiyr of the state and county of fices is provided in another measure agreed upon by the democrats and in troduced today In the aen&ta. On Wednesday night, March 30, the pupils of Misses Godwin and Oakley will give ii(i entertainment on Thurs day night a play, "A Rustic Romeo" will be given. On Friday night April 1, a class program will be rendered by tho graduates, assisted by the ninth grade pupils at the same time Reverend E. Robinson will award the' certificates and make an address to the graduating class. ; TO AMEND NEW ROAD : LAW FOR THE COUNTY 31 REPRESENTATIVE JONES WOULD MAKE CLEARER 80ME OF tad-, VISIONS OF ACf. " p 4 .0 Special to The Herald. " ' ' NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 24. Representative Jones today introduc ed a bill to amend the new road law for Maury 'county. It is understood that the bill simply makes clearer kidw sections and features of the bill which have been variously construed.