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The day book., 1914-01-08

IS IN TABLOID FORM
duty, sentenced to be dismissed from
army. Sentence eommuted by Pres.
Wilson to loss of so places in stand
ing for promotion.
Paris.-Mme. SteinhaII awarded 20
cents in $4,000 suit against news
paper for suppressing portions Of her
memoirs it contracted to publish
seriaHy. ...---.
Rome.-Reported 200 Turkish SOL
diers arrested for announcing they
proposed to place Izzet Pasha on Al
banian throne
IndiaRapoiis.7Emma and Martin
FarTis, aged couple, charged by their
pretty daughter with having swim
died men in fake matrimonial bureau,
changed plea from not guilty to
guilty. Sentence suspended. May be
fined.
Washington. Arguments begun
in Supreme Court in contempt of
court cases against Pres. Gompers,
ex-Viee Pres. John Mitchell and Sec'y
FRANK MoTTlSOn, American Feqera=
ton Of Labor. --..-
Dublin. = Or. Patrick Weston
Joyce, noted antiquary, dead.
Washington: = Wireless reports
derelict of tank steamer Oklahoma
sunk by revenue cutter Seneca.
Observation-Disclosures Della
ware, Florida and Utah viii go to
Mexican waters about Feb. Is ac-
cording to Sec'y of Navy. viii re-
lieve Rhode Island, New Jersey and
Nebraska.
New Albany, lnd.-Henry Dankey,
85, general stooFkeeper on Corydon
Pike, beaten unconscious and rob
bed. May die.
New York; typhus case and 80
suspected on Fabre liner Roma which
docked here. l steerage passenger
died at sea.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17
Financial Report of the N, c.
& St. L. Ry.

Nashville, Tenn.-The Oct
oher statement of operations Of
the Nashville, Chattanooga d st.
Louis Railway just issued shows
that during the month operating
revenues were $95S,68S, a de-
crease of$196, ,461 when compared
with the same month last year.
Notwithstanding the fact that
operating expenses were reduced
SOL, ,647 during the month the net
operating revenues showed de-
crease of $104,815 as compared
with October last year. Texas,
however, increased $1,S73 while
operating income decreased $780,
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17

So be patient and Mr.. Alternately
and his assistant will have your
mail ready while you wait.
Mr.. Byers, the retiring post
master, who has held the position
for the last twenty years or more
goes out with clean record.
And his Office force have given
the public great satisfaction and
will be missed from their daily
haunts at the custom house.
Mr.. Robert Bell has been re-
taiued for few weeks until the
new officials catch on to their
work. "Rube" is a pretty good
"postmastress."
We bespeak for Mr.. Alternately
who is in every way worthy OF
the position, the same good
record.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17
POSTOFF|CE CHANGES.
New Faces at the City's
Custom House.

Atty. Will O. AbernathY, our
new postmaster took up his du-
ties at Tracy Clty's custom house
last Friday morning and alreadv
he is being called "Uncle." This
appointment has been made for
some time but his commission
was some whatly delayed. He
s~assisted in the duties of his
Office by Miss Bell Alternately.
For awhile a delav in the put
ting up of the mails will be ex-
perienced, but as the days roll
by the new horse will become
more accustomed to his harness.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17

G86, For the four-months period
of the present fiscal year, oper-
ating revenues showed a decrease
of $20S,35 but Notwithstanding
this the net operating revenues
show dercease of $l55, ,2S1, tax
es increased 81, ,492 for this per-
iod and operating income de-
creased 1852, ,7T3. ..4
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17
Foster Thompson.

Mr.. John Thompson and Miss
Viola Foster were married last
Saturday morning, Esq, T. B.
Roddy officiating. the ceremony
being performed at his store.
Both are pretty prominent and
we wish for the happy young
couple a long and successful
married life.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17
DR.. Finney furnished bucket

DIR. Finney furnished bucket
of delicious lin ber-twig apples
as refreohment for the evening
and these were muchlv enjoyed,
especially by the two hungry
editors present.
The meeting adjourned to meet
the second Friday night in Jan
uary next and the club hopes to
see q much larger attendance.
BY the time of this meeting
bylaws, etc., for the local or.
ganization will have been secur.
cd.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17

we hope their visits to Tracy will
be more frequent in the future
than in the past and we guaran-
tee them the same good treat
ment accorded them on this
trip here.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17

The most appropriate Xmas.
gi6t that can be thought of for
mother or sister is visiting cards
either engraved or plain. Will
be pleased to call and show you
samples. CLYDE Q. Newsom.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17
CUMBERLAND rs
SHOOK 8.
THIS IS THE RESULT OF
THE GAME THURS
DAY NIGHT.
Game Was Played In the
Hall Over Flurry's
Store.


The girls basket ball team of
Cumberland University, Leba-
non, came Thursday for a game
with the Shook five. Their in
tentions were to shut out Shook
with a goose-egg, but to their
Amazement snag was struck
when they came to Tracy, even,
II they did shut ont the Vandy
team in q game at Nashville re-
Gently.
The Shook team plays pretty
good ball with the practice they
have had and encouragement
given. They are not profession
ais or star players, but thev do
know q thing Or two about the
game.
In the first half Of the game
Che local team was at the mercy
OF the visitors but in the latter
half little strength added put
the onsloughts of the Oumber.
lands to nearly dead finish.
The game began at 8 and end
ed at 2 with score of 20 to Q in
favor Of the visitors.
Shocks LINEUP.
First Half
Forwards
Helena Barnes Abbie Metcalf
Center
Maude Berry
Guards
|Hilda Barnes Naomi Marler
Second Half
Forwards
Helena Barnes Hilda Barnes
Center
Maude Berry
Guards
Laura Barnes Esther Campbell
CUMBERLAND LINEUP.
First Half
Forwards
Eunice Hill Grace Ragland
Center
Annie Bates
Guards
Bess Barbee Kate Taylor
Second Half
Forwards
Eunice Hill Grace Ragland
Center
Annie Bates
Guards
Maye Gywn. Julia Cato
K. O. NorVell, Tracy City. John
Bell, Cumberland, Scorekeepers.
Wilson Collins and Robert Bell,
Referees.
Mr.. and Mrs. kirkpatrick, of
the Lebanon school, came as
chaperones,
The visitors were entertained
| at the Tidman House. After the
| game a number of the towns
young people and the Shook
team gathered there and games,
etc., were INDUCED in until a
late hour.
The young ladies are to be
congratulated upon their splen-
did behavior and good looks and
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17
GOOD ROADS Meeting.
A CLUB ORGANIZED
FOR GRUNDY COUNTY.
Twenty In Number Braved
the Weather Last Friday
Night.

Il ~, NuIFeli'
DR.. Flnuey.
DR.. Hembree.
DR.. Barnes.
DR.. j. l.. Hines.
John Simpson, Jr.
o. X. Blalock.
Hugh Cox.
W. J. Williams.
Geo. Thorogood.
K, Q. Mars.
Emmett Woodlee.
Chester Alexander.
Horace Merritt.
Elder J, d. Northcutt.
r. M, Payne, Monteagle, was
present.
The meeting was called to ord.
er and DR.. Hembree was elected
temporary chairman and Mr..
Thorogood, secretary. Mr.. Mar
tin Marugg was elected perma-
nent chairman.
Good roads were discussed pro
and con and the speeches were
to the point and we'll received. s
Mr.. Payne, of Monteagle, ;
good roads enthusiast anu build
er was the principal speaker OF
the meeting. He recited that
during four months past--Aug-
ust, September, October and
November, that there had pass
ed thru this way 400 cars, or an
average of 100 cars per month.
He also stated that in securing
the National Highway to Dixie,
that during the course of q year
the travel would be something
like 10000 cars, containing about
a quarter of a million people and
that in the wake of their travel
that these tourists would leave
considerable money, an amount
that would pay all to get busy
and secure. He also gave some
good ideas on roadbuilding.
Mr.. Marngg's speech was along
the line of road building and
some points in his talk during
the evening are worthy of men.
tion. Que is the fact that our
present road law is no good and
that the legislature should be in
structed to pass an act creating o
new road law. The purpose ia
view being to work the roads by
tax instead of the present way,
mentioning the fact, that a tax
if only $500, would bring about
better results. He also'mentlon-
ed the use of split log drags and
the other thoughts brought out
by him are worthy of considera-
tion.
Mr.. Thorogoods speech was
along the line of good roads and
schools. He said good roads
would be of lasting good to our
schools in that they would mean
the consolidation of schools and
thereby, bringing about longer
terms and with better paid teach.
ers.
Several other gentleman dur.
ing the course of the evening
were heard from and all were en-.
thusiastic over good roads.
DR.. Flnney and Mr.. r. M
Payne were elected delegates te
the governors meeting in Chat.
tanooga, Jan. IL. MIR. Marugg
the chairman, was elected q dele
gate to the state meeting in
Nashville which meets there ths
last Of this month.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-12-17

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The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
COMMISSIONER NEWMAN
SPEAKS AT PETWORTH
District Official Discusses Needed I'm
provements in Suburb Before
Citizens Association.

Commissioner Newman went to Pet
worth last night and talked to men,
bers of the Petworth Citizens Associa-
ton, at the grounds adjoining the Pet
worth NJ. Z. Church.
Mr.. Newman discussed the conditions
Of the paving of the streets, which he
knew by name, and asked as to the
welfare of prominent citizens, whom he
knew by name.
He told a member who had been
unable to obtain information regard
ing street car schedules to drop down
to the District Building"
1t was a family talk, with several
hundred women and men in attendance.
Mr.. Newman told how the Board OF
Commissioners worked out scheme OF
legislation.
I'VE figured out what you wanted, and
then went and did it," he said.
Speaking Of the lack Of certain needed
street improvements, and the fact that
many improvements had been made, he
asked the citizens II they were not satis-
fled when Milan bats .66I.
F. A. Fernald denied that the associa-
ton has refused to countenance suffrage
examinations. He was successful In OBJ
tanning consent for an investigation as TO
the eligibility for membership OF the
women's Civic Organization Of Petworth.
A musical and rhetorical program was
furnished by Mrs. I. c. Ellis, c. H Han
som and NJ. J. Filius.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
GOES TO HARMONIZE
VILLA and CARRANZA
Paul Fuller. New York Lawyer. 1t Is
Understood. Reports Peace Efforts
Are Reaping Good Results.
REBEL CHIEF DELAYS ENTRY

Paul Fuller. a New York lawyer, had
been sent to Mexico in the interest OF
promoting harmony between Villa and
Carranza.
Mr.. Fuller has just arrived at Chihua-
hua, and, according to the State De-
partments reports from him, has already
seen Gen. Villa While Secretary Bryan
yesterday refused to discuss FulleTs re-
port, 1t is understood that the administra-
ton regards the situation as promising.
Although George C. Carothers, who has
been the departments representative with
Villa for year. recently spent two
weeks in Washington, the administration
still remains in ignorance as to Villas
real purposes.
The departments advices state every
thing Is working out as well as could be
expected in Mexico City. Carranza con-
tinues to delay his entry into the capital,
and it is not known when he will assume
the Presidency.
Vera Cruz, Aug. B.-Gen. Funston today
issued an order forbidding any, trains
leaving Vera Cruz for Mexico City until
the services from the capital has been
resumed.
Communication between this city and
Mexico City on the Mexican Railway was
cut on today by the constitutionalists at
the capital.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19

addressing my Wilson yesterday issued
tnpartialty and
The Presidents statement follows
MY fellow
during
words point that
the conduct which
against distress and disaster
depend
what
will
spirit of mpaaiy frndlness
spirit critical
individuals those
and magazines
listers their pup and proclaim their opinions
The
chiefly and
with regard to the issues circumstances conflict Some will
wish
1t will be passion and dimcu
ponsioie Tor exciting heaVy responsibility responsibility
bound In honor affection
divided o opinion
II not In action such amongst would be
holding itself Impartial mediation
accommodation
THEREFORE counrymn a
to
n We
well
purpose
thoughts
dispaonate
and
people the happiness and the lasting
SOr them"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
Liege Easily Captured
Is BerLin'S Announcement
Small Force Took City and Its Forts, Says Wire
less Message From German CapitqHAdmits
Minor Defeats in ALaSce and Lorraine
at Hands of the French

waste another drop OF German blood on
the capture of the Liege forts.
The enemy, unaware that heavy artIl-
lery was to be used in the attack, be-
lieved themselves secure inside the forts,
but the weakest guns Of our heavy artil-
lery compelled every fort against which
they fired to surrender after a short bonn
bardment
Our artillery reduced these forts to
ruins and buried the garrisons. The
forts are now being cleared and pre-
pared for defense. Thus the forts will
serve as a point of support for the Ger
man army.
MueIhuSen Not Important.
The engagement at Muelhausen was
only a casual one. One and one-haIf
army corps belonging to the enemy pene-
trated Upper Alsace while our troops
were still being assembled, but they were
driven back in the direction of Belfort
and cur advance continued.
Meantime a small fortress in the divi-
sion of Strassburg suffered defeat. On
August Il two fortress battRlions pro-
ceeding through the pass in the Vosges,
near Schirmek, with machine guns, were
surprised by the fire of the enemy, sup
ported by artillery from Donon.
Our machine guns were destroyed and
left behind in useless condition. They
probably were captured as booty by the
enemy, who proceeded toward Schirmek.
This success was insignificant and was
entirely without infusion.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19

London. Aug 1R-The following dis
patch was received, from the wireless
press service. which the German govern
ment sanctions:
Berlin. Aug ls.-The secret of Liege
may now be revealed
Information reached US prior to the
outbreak Of the war that French officers
had been sent to Liege to instruct the
Belgian troops regarding the maintenance
OF the fortresses.
mo objection was made at the time,
but with the outbreak of hostilities this
became a breach of neutrality on the
part. Of France and Belgium, and we
were obliged to take action without de-
lay.
''Unmobolized forces were sent toward
the frontier with instructions to march
toward Liege, and six walk brigades on
a peace footing, aided by some cavalry
and artillery, captured Ltege.
Fooled the Defenders.
"Our two furtherest regiments were
brought up later. Our opponents sup
posed that 10000 Germans were lying in
front of Liege. and that they could not
commence the advance owing to the diff
ficulties of maintenance they were en-
countering.
But the delay was due to another
cause. The German advance is just be-
ginning and our opponents will realize
that the army had been well maintained
and well equipped for the advance.
The Kaiser has kept his word not to
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
Japan Asks u. S. to Act for
Her at Berlin In Case of War

Ambassador Chinda yesterday inquired
OF Secretary Bryan whether the United
States would be willing to assume charge
of the Japanese Embassy in Berlin in
case of an emergency in the relations
between Germany and Japan. This in
Quiry is understood to refer, of course,
to the likelihood of war existing between
Germany and japan next week.
The reply of the United States was
favorable to Japan's inquiry, just as
this government has undertaken similar
service for others among the belligerent
powers. 1t is expected also that the
United States Ambassador at Tokyo will
be asked by Germany to take over the
German Embassy there.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
ENGLAND'S APPEAL TO HER SOLDIERS.

London Aug 1sThe
dhers OF the British
hou ordered soldier
comrades
fern all
~
conduct 1t VIII be
efPhne perfect steRdneHs
friendly with those whom helping
part
country You
in
.
~Be Invariably
You are sure to meet with
duct must Justify that welcome nd that trust.
~HOu duty cannot be
both
1aaey
bruveIy, fear God honor the King,
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
Gigantic French Army
Is Hurled Into Germany
c,hI. 10 ma Wnlhinrton Herald.

speciaI Cable to The Washington Herald.
Basle, Switzerland, Aug. B.-A gigantic
French army is being hurled across the
German frontier from the direction OF
Relfort against the masses of Germany
army along the Rhine. Already several
terrific engagements have been fought,
both sides suffering enormous losses.
From the strength of the French forces
1t is obvious that they are attempting to
force the Germans from Upper Alsace
and to anticipate the German fanking
movement which threatens the French
army reported to have penetrated the
Vosges near the Swiss frontier.
The French movement eastward has as
its objective four focal points. Heavy
firing along the line from Altkirch north
through Thanh has been heard, indicat-
ing an important battle.
The Swiss frontier guard is massed
along the border to prevent encroachment
Of the belligerent forces on the neutral
territory Of Switzerland.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
CROSSING COP NABBED HIM.

Crossing Policeman John Croft, at
Fifteenth and G streets northwest, was
right on the job last night.
A negro snatched a purse from Miss
Kendrick Prentiss. 171s Thirteenth street
northwest, as she was walking In front
Of the Treasury. He ran away, but ran
right into Groffs arms.
At the First precinct station the negro
gave his name as William Dorsey. The
purse was recovered.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
CAPITAL PARTIES
WELCOMED Home
One by One They re Drifting
Into Washington from
War Zone.
MANY MORE IN LONDON
Whether with or Without Baggage,
Broke or Otherwise, Lucky Few
Are All Rejoicing.

washingtonians who o'were caught In
the war zone In Europe are drifting
back, singly and in groups; some with
baggage and some without, but all
with prayers of thanksgiving.
Harry Wardman, the builder, Is safe
at the Hotel Majestic, Harrogate, near
London, with Mrs. Wardman, and Is
expected to return to this country
about September l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Cans, who were
passengers aboard the HoHand-Amer-
lean steamship Nieuw Amsterdam
which landed at New York Monday,
are staying in New York MT. ana
Mrs. Frederick Seibold. also passengers
on board the vessel, reached home here
yesterday.
Rev. Earle wIIney Safe.
Rev. Earle Whitley, his daughter, Miss
Margaret Whitley; Miss Lucy w. sails
bury, Is Iowa Circle; T. c. Garner Inc
Burlington, and Miss Anna Heider' SSS
Westminster street northwest, are ABOARD
the Giovanni, the vessel chartered oy>Am-
bassador Page, which is due to land At
New York, August e. This Information
was received yesterday by Acting Su-
perintendent of Schools Kramer.
w. E. Robertson, Of this city, is In
London.
Aubrey Lanston. "a Bryant street north
west is one OF a few who wants 20 go
back to Europe. Mr.. Lanston lett MS
wife anS two children in Europe Wnen
he returned home some time before the
outbreak Of the war. They are with
friends in London, and Mr.. Lanston VIII
leave on the Philadelphia today to bring
them back.
Former Senator Clark, of Montana, has
leased a chateau near Paris, and with
his wife and daughters, will stay there
Indefinitely.
ReEIstered In London.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Stokes MISS
Blanche P. Galiher and Mrs NJ II. Rider
all of this city. have registered al Lon
don.
Edward ]. Walsh. Of the Woodward
Building. received a cablegram telling OF
the safety in Lucerne of his nieces.
Misses Ella May, Katherine and Frances
sullivan, Of this city. They are with
Miss Lillian Connell, a school-teacher
here.
Mrs. Lena Lockwood and her daughter,
Miss Helen Lockwood, of q seventh
street southeast, are in London.
Nothing has been heard OF Rev. Peter
p. Archer, S. J., director of the astro-
nomicaI observatory Of Georgetown Uni
yersity who has been working In OBJ
seryatories in Austria and France.
Ashton Todd, 1855 Calvert street, with
his wife, has reached home. They were
at the hotel at which Jean Juares, the
French Socialist, was assassinateo.
A. s. Browne, a Washington attorney
who has Just reached home, heard war
declared In three capitals. He was In
Paris when Austria decided to fight
Seryia, in Berlin when Germany pre-
sented her ultimatum to Russia. and in |
London when England sent her ultima
tum to Germany.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
$4O,OOO,OOO INCREASE
IN Value OF REALTY
Advance for District in Three Years
Brings Total Valuation of $780,
100000 for 1915.
$500 APPEALS FROM FINDINGS

An increase Of s4o.oOo.OOO in the valua-
ton of real property in the District dur
ing the last three years. and an approx
innate total valuation OF $3sO. 10000 for
the fiscal year 1915, Is shown in the tri-
ennial assessment completed yesterday
by the board Of equalization and review.
Their findings were submitted to the
Commissioners for approval.
There were approximately 400 appeals
from assessments. Reductions were
granted. it is said. in 30 per cent Of the
appeals.
Taxes levied on the basis Of the as
sessment for the next three years may
be paid in two equal installments, in
November or May, or paid wholly in
May.
While there were many increases in
land value, thousands OF reductions were
made in assessments on improvements,
IL was stated. Most OF the increases
were made in the business sections. The
majority Of increase made in the resi-
dental sections are in Sixteenth street.
Massachusetts avenue extended, and
Fourteenth street northwest. Some in
creases also were made in the suburban
territory.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-19
SENATOR ROOT SHOVES
MOOSE in BACKGROUND
Republicans Must Fight Democrats,
He Says, as Progressive Party
Is a One-man Affair.
HITS ADMINISTRATIONS RECORD
Special to The Washington Herald.


Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. Ex-senator Root
renewed the charge that the Progressive
party is a one-man affair, and he seemed
to disagree with all the Democrats hava
done and to find necessary to the well
fare of the country all of the things they
have not done, in a speech here today
as temporary chairman of the unodicial
Republican State convention.
I'm this controversy with the Democratic
party the Republican party stands alone,
said Mr.. Root The threat Of a third party
which alarmed so many Republicans two
years ago and still vexed US one year
ago, has practically disappeared. 1t is
now plain that II never had any real
substance apart from the powerful per
sonaIity Of Mr. Roosevelt This is un-
mistakably indicated by the statistics OF
recent enrollments and votes
Senator Root attacked the record of
the national administration since the
Democrats have been in control. He
said:
The Democratic party took possession
of the national government a year and
a half ago, with program Of policy by
which they proposed to set free every
American from the incubus of too great
success by others. to reduce the cost of
living, anG to give new life and pros
perity to American production and COM
'merce and more ample and certain re-
turns to American industry.
Have the rewards of American indus
try been increased? We all know that
they have not, but that, on the contrary,
production has been decreased.
Enterprise hesitates; It waits, irreso-
lutte and fearful, because, under the dom
nance Of the party which has shown
such jealousy and envy Of business sue
cess, they are afraid OF what that gov
ernment may do to them and to their
prospective customers and to their hoped
for opportunities"