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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
NO NEW PROJECT AIDED
HsFbors BiII IL Passed by HoOse--Al
Efforts 10 Amend or Block Il
Are Failure,

Washington.--The rivers and har.
bors appropriation bill. carrying more
than s54.00o,9o0. passed the house by
a vote Of 1G4 to 81. The bill now
goea 10 the senate. where protracted
fighs Is expected.
All efforts 10 block or substantially
amend the bill failed m THU house. and
the measure will so to the senate vir.
tuaiiy as reported by the house com.
mittee.
Amendment after amendment was
voted down.
Nearly every item drew an attack.
but the majority. urged on by Demo
cratic leaders. overwhelmed opposi-
ton. Only three or four small items
were stricken out. or these one, which
would have provided $4,000 to com
plete surveys and plans for the Muscle
Shoals project in the Tennessee river,
occasioned lively discussion. Repre-
sentative Lenroos. OF Wisconsin, de.
nounced the item as an entering wedge
for an $4,000. 900 project
The bill authorizes no new project
the s3i.0G0,000 being apportiOned TO
continue improvements already under
way, With provision for examinations
and surveys In various places. The
larger allotments OF the money appro-
priated include 1896, 600 for the Mis.
sisslppi river; S2,ts4,o 0o for the Ohio;
81 $780, 900 for the Missouri, and sl.3S5,-
900 for the Columbia Tin addition TO
5000. 900 for the Columbia and Low er
Williamette).
The only item Of consequence elm.
mated besides that for Muscle Shoals
would have provided $l50.o00 for the
Arkansas river
The 5000. 600 carried in the rivers
and harbors bill for the Mississippi
river will be increased 10 100000
In the senate. or this sum more than
one-hali will be devoted TO the con
struetion, repair and maintenance o.
levees
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
NOISE WRECKS THE HEARING
Thunder Of Great Guns has Nest
Injurious Effect Especially on
the Sailors,

The huge power az modern guns ~
responsible for deafenius urrear tho
whole time they are in action. THIS
din results In hundreds OF soldiers be-
ing deaiened for life. owing TO iniurN
les in the eardrum Sailors are the
nost unfortunate In this respect, for,
unlike soldiers, they cannot stand az
q distance OF IL PAGES behind their
guns. as Ia the rule In the army Ths
sailor remains al the hreech the whole
time tina. the gun is carrying on its
work As a preventive OF deafness the
sailors on many ships are provided
with small stick OF India rubber.
which they grip between their teeth
when the guns are al work This
prevents the conclusion OF the great
volume OF sound being no inlurioue so
the nerves OF tho ear. and also stops
that vibration OF the Jaw which results
In chronic headache,
" these nreventiyos are not pro-
vlded the sailor is advised 10 keep his
mouth open when Runtirine Ia going
on. as this stops. 20 some extent, tho
unpleasant consequences Sc, up by yio-
lent conclusion, Naval officers in
vartably chew too,hpieks when gun
ners are al work. Tor the great gre
ventiSe Of deafness on such occasions
Is to keep the mouth open somehow
or other
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
ONLY BIG GUNS ARE USED
Heavy Snow IN France and Flanders
Forces Armies 20 Rely on Their
Artillery.

London Heavy snowfaiis In France
and In Flanders have confined fighting
almost entirely TO artillery engage
ments. There has been one exception.
however. southwest OF verdun. near
Ponta-Mousson, where the French are
reported 10 have approached a few
hundred yards nearer the German
frontier.
Military men attach considerable i'm.
portance TO operations in this region.
for, they say, In conjunction with the
continued French pressure on the Ger
man lines west OF the fortress Of
Perthes they will check, IL successful.
German operations against Verdun.
around which they have had half
circle drawn since they invaded
France.
Though the British and French press
continues TO discuss the probability Of
fresh German attempt TO break
through the French line barring the
way to Paris. the Germans so far
have failed 10 follow up their success
about scissors. Their troops are
more or less inactive beyond the River
Aisne and the only activity shown In
that vicinity has been the lombard
ment of St Paul.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
LOST TRENCHES RETAKEN
Official German Report Tells Of the
French Repuise and Successful
aaaements Are Local.

Berlin. Although spirited fighting
Is In progress along the western battle
front, the official German statement
shows the engagements are OF merely
local character. The French made re
peated attacks near Arras and south
Of ST. Mihiel. but were repulsed. The
Germans captured trenches near Der.
ryAu Bac and pontA Mousson, but
lost ground about Notre Dame de Lo-
rette, A Russian defeat In small en-,
gagement In East Prussia Is an.
nonaeed
''ln the western theater Of war emily
artillery duets took place between the
coast and the Lys, Trenches at N,tre
Dame de Lorette. which we occupied
on the day before, we're los, again
Northeast Of Arras the French re.
peatedly attacked both sides Of the
high road from Arrss to Lille. but
were repulsed Southwest OF Berry
Au.Bac We took two trenches from
the French and kept them, notvith-
standing their fierce counterattaks."
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
PARIS TAKES ISSUE WITH Der
LIN ON MORTALITY REPORTS
or WAR OFFICE.
ARTILLERY DuELs PROCEED
Rattle fer Trenches from Sea 10 the
Sslss Border-~SoldIers Keep Up
Continual fiaht In Mud ard
Snow.
Psris.-An offieiaI statement issued

Paris.-An official statement issued
here said;
Recent German communications re
earding French losses In the last few
weeks are entirely erroneous Our
losses are less by more than hall than
those gigea by the German general
staff Moreover, II has been found,
estimating by the dead left on the
field, that In ail the actions III recent
months the German Losses have been
greater than thnse OF the French"
London The battle for the trenches
In Flanders and France continues al
most without cessation from the sea
to the Swiss border.
I'm the mud OF Flanders, the floods
Of the Aisne Valley and the SHOWS OF
the Argonne and the Vosges, the sol
diers OF Germany and the allied ma
lions keep up continual fight 10 hold
what they possess and take something
from that held by the enemies.
According to a long French official
report OF the fighting during the past
two months this method OF siege op.
erations has favored the allies. who,
while they have gained ground on al
most every part of the front, have
been forced to give way In only one
region--t tina, OF Scissors. They are
being put to test, however, similar
TO that which obliged them to retire
from north OF the Aisne. near Sois.
sons, because the Germans, realizing
the danger TO their communications
with Metz as a result OF the French
advance near pont-a, Mousson, have
sent re-enforcements there and have
begun a battle for the positions they
lost during the past week. The Ger
Pans apparently have regained a por'
tion OF them. and fighting for the re-
mainder continues.
At other points. particularly near st.
Mihiel and In Alsaee. there have been
infantry engagements. but on the
whole the artillery continues 10 be the
busiest arm.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
BUSINESS MEN BANQUET.
Cooperation Among All Glasses 10
Urged.


CoviDRton. The annual banquet OF
the Covington business Mems Club
Will be held In the banquetinE room OF
the First Methodist Church here.
A splendid progrtmme has been ar.
ranged Mr. G. r. J Mooney, manag.
ing editor OF The Memphis CONNER.
cial Appeal; Mr. DeBerry. assistant
commissioner Of agriculture Of Ten.
nessee. OF Humboldt, and other promt
nent speakers are on the programme
Cooperation among all classes Of
citizens will be the principal theme
The club has determined TO widen
It's sphere OF influence
The club has large office where
farmers arc especially welcome. has
employed the services OF Geo. A. San.
scrd as secretary treasurer Tor hIs en-.
tire time, His duties IN addition to
looking after the regular cipt work
will be to assist The farmers In every
way by locating markets Tor products
and securing most advantageous
prices.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
GAMING AND Liquor HOUSES
ARE TO be DRIVEN OUT
OF BUSINESS.
SAYS ORDERS FIXED POLICY
Mayor Ae~se Directs Chief Of Police
to BE viailaat ard Active in En-
fcreement Of All Statutes
Of State"

Nashville. Nashville Is to be elean'
ed up and all gaming and l'quor
houses are to be driven out OF husE
ness This Is the announced deter
mlnation az Mayor Hilary r. iowse
~ Nashville and Sheriff t.oneharst q
Davidson, who declare that they will
heartily cooperate with Gov Rye In
seeing that the pledges ot the Demo
cratic platform are carried out.
In letter 20 Chief u Police Rar
thell. Mayor Hnwse directs hun and
the officers OF his department to be
yigIlant and active In the enforce,
ment OF all statutes OF the state and
ordinances OF the city and particu'
larry those with reference 10 the lille
gal sale or dispensing OF Intoxicating
liquors--,o the end that The city may
be cleaned ap,
Mayor Howse gave out the follow.
ing statement:
There have been policies OF gov
eminent followed in this city In the
past. during my administration as
mayor which are no longer possible,
and which will no longer be followed.
The last state Democratic conyen.
ton declared for the maintenance and
enforcement OF the temperance laws
In this state and our Democratic nom,
inee for governor was elected by an
overwhelming majority over his Re.
publican opponent upon this platform
and upon his statement, repeated In
his speeches throughout the campaign.
that he construed this platform to
mean what II said.
Il am Democrat and propose 10
accept the verdict and tudgmen, OF
the party. and after the party has
spoken and the people have ratified
its action, there is no room left for
any individual conflicting opinion of
policy by me or any other Demo
crat."
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
RUSSIAN ADVANCE is SLOW
Petrograd Claims Attacks Repuscd
With Losses to Enemy--isolatea
Attacks IN Poland.

London In Poland and Western Ga.
ticia the Germans and Austriaus con.
thine Isolated attacks against the Ras
stan liaes. which, according to the
Russian report, have been repmsed
with heavy losses 10 the attacking
forces
The Russians are adyan c'ng slowly
through the mountains separating Bu.
kowlna aud Pennsylvania. and are ap-
preaching Derna-Watra, a town Of
some Importance near the Roumanian
border.
II is believed The Turkish Caucasian
army will NOT retire to Erzerum. but
will be put in readiness for defense
sgaus, the Russians when they decide
TO advance II Ia considered likely.
however, that the Russians will be con.
ten, for the presen; with successes al.
ready gained in this region ana turn
their attention 10 Turkish forces in
Azerhalian before invading Turkey.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
ORDERS VILLA AND zApATA De.
POSED FROM COMMAND or
MEXICAN ARMIES.
SAYS THEY ARE BRIGAADs
win Try to Form Alliances with ohre.
con, vIilareal, Gonzales and Other
Chiefs Hitherto Loyal to
carranza.

Washington. Eulalio Cutter
res. elected provisional president OF
Mexico by the convention at Aguas
Calientea, has not abandoned his
claim 10 that office with his departure
from Mexico City. In proclamation
issued from Pachucah, and reported
10 the state department, Gutierrez, as
sorting that BIO Ii the legally chosen
executive, charges that the conyen.
tion, which rearsemhled al Mexico
City, was under military coercion. lie
formally declares villa. zapata and
other generals deposed from their
commands.
This proclamation, which Is yitraul.
" the same IA the manifesto Gutter,
rer offered TO Issue two weeks age,
wnile he stu was In the capital. II
Gen Oregon and others would join
him In q movement to eliminate villa
and Zapata. accuses both OF the lat.
Ter officers OF murder. brigandage and
high.handed characterization. declares
Independence OF Carranza as well and
calls on the Mexican nation for sup
port,
With several thousand well-armed
troops, according 10 consular dis.
patches, Gutierrez has moved north
from Pachucah, and Il Is believed he
N heading for San Luis Potosi His
action brings three vival factions into
che field Of Mexican politics. each
claiming to exercise the sovereignty
OF government.
The hope OF Gen. Gutierrez, accord
ing to official dispatches. appears to
be to form junction with Gems. OBJ
RECON, Villareal and Gonzales and such
other chiefs hitherto loyal to Carranza
as he believes VIII agree to eliminate
not only the first chief. but also villa
and zapsta.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
GERMAN WEDGE is Spill
Frsneh Rseens Important Gains 10
Forest Of Ia Ptstre-1hnse
Furious tsattles F's1shs

London. Three furious battles a.
widely separated points Of the battle
froas and a spectacular battle between
gunRsrs manning high angle guais and
detachment III German aviators were
recorded In official reports from
French aud German headquarters
A sleNd arsenal In La Rolselie. north
east Of Albart. AAs blown up by the
bursting OF German she'll and part
Of the town was set afFe, forcing the
FNsnch 10 evaenate under Gre from
the German batteries ana uuick-nrins
guns. according to the French report,
which adds, however. that the French
troops were reasxembled ana imme-
diately directed a vigorous eoanter,at'
tack against the town, reeaptnring
their former positions In the village.
Berlin claims to have reoccupied
the churchyard Of the village. driving
the French out In q teTrine bayoasi
attack aud capturing three Officers
and 100 men.
Removed attacks against the posi-
ton Of the French 10 the west 81 Sois-
sons were reported, The Germans
hombarded thu village Of ST. Paul aud
attempted two attacks against the
French earthWorks TO the northeas, Of
vic-sur.Aisne, near Autreche. bu, were
met by such violent fire from the
French batteries and quick .tirers that
they were forced 10 retire,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY OPEN
South America Fertile Field for Ma
tons Trade, Farrell Tells Dele.
gates 10 Trade Convention.

81. Louis.--"One week Of the Euro
pean war did more than ten years Of
academic discussion to convince the
American people that foreign trade Is
q vital element In domestic prosper.
ity. No doubt remains that the ma.
tion IL determined to see It's foreign
commerce safe-guarded and also in.
creased"
This statement was made by James
A. Farrell. president Of the United
States Steel Corporation. In an ad
dress Mt a banquet to delegates to tho
foreign trade convention in session
here.
Mr.. Farrell continued
what advantage or disadvantage
the war will bring us depends largely
upon Its changes In Industrial trade
relations that can not be forecasted
Meanwhile the interests al the United
States are sufficient 10 warrant a
proper respect for neutral commerce.
and the United States will In main.
tanning it's trade nj AS high level as a
Just regard for helligorent interests
permits. serve the larger and perma
nent interests OF those not engaged in
hostilitles.
Whatever mag be the political out.
come OF the European war, II 10 appar.
ent that each OF the belligerents will
find IL essential vigorously TO pursue
TIA foreign trade to repair the ravages
of it's domestic commerce, to provide
tabor TO soldiers returned 10 peaceful
pursuits and TO ameliorate the burden
of taxation"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
C0NFESSES; THEN SUICIDES
Chicago Distliier Shoots Self on Train
After TeIeoraphIna Aheaa for
Undertaken.

Chlcago.-Rather than face the pen
Itenttary as confessed forger Of $780,.
900 10 whiskey warehouse receipts,
Charles Ledowsky. so years old. pres
ident OF the Fox River Distiliing com.
pany for which receiver was ap'
pointed this week, shot and killed him.
self on a train just as II reached Chit
cago
The Continental. and Commercial
Bank OF Chicago was the heaviest loser
of q dozen banks that have handled
Ledowsky's paper, attorneys said The
Continental and Commercial holds pa.
per on which II advanced $4,000.
Most OF the receipts are on Kentucky
concerns.
Ledowsky confessed his forgeries to
his attorneys ten days ago, according
to Benjamin F, Straus. a note broker.
who testified in a hearing before the
referee In bankruptcy
He said he did not know whether
to shoot himself or 90 to the peniten'
tiary." said Straus.
Ledowsky was on .Cichigan Cen.
trail train. tie telegraphed ahead to
an undertaken. requesting him to meet
the train and take care OF his body, as
he intended to kin himself.
An involuntary petition In bank.
ruptcy was died against Ledowsky' 3
scheduling assets OF $4,000
against liabilities OF $685. or $780,.
900.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
FRENCH ATTACK IN CENTER
Paris Claims Advance Toward Roads
Leading TO Metz--Hsrd Fight
In Arlonnea

London, Battles both In the east
and the west nos consist largely OF ar.
tillery engagements. with occasional
infantry attacks, The French claim
further progress in the region OF pont.
aMousson. to which military men at.
tach much Importance. II Is predicted
that the Germans VIII launch heavy
offensive rs they did with great sue.
cess at scissors 10 put stop to the
French advance towards the roads
leading to Metz.
The Germans captured more
trenches in the Argonnes. but accord
ing to the French official repor; they
were retaken
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin' settles sour
oassy stomachs In Five
minutes-Time X!

You don't want slow remedy When
your stomach 10 bad--or an unoertain
one-~or o harmful one--your stomach
10 too valuable; you mustn't inture IL
pnpe's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in giving relief; It's harmless
ness; It's certain unfailing action In
regulating sick. sour, gassy stomachs.
It's millions Of cures In indigestion.
dyspepsia. gastritIs and other stomach
troubles has made II famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor In
your home--kcep Il handy get large
fiity-cent case from any dealer and
then II anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with thom; II
what they cat lays like lead, ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes head.
ache. dizziness and nausea; eructa-
tons Of acid and uudigestcd food
remember as soon nB Pape's Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach all
such distress yanlshes It's prompt
ness. certainty and ease In overcoming
the worst stomach disorders IN n reve-
lstion to those who try IT, Adv
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You can always tell when q girl In
Jealous by the way she SAYS yhe isn't.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

Democrats Would Meet Objections Re.
pubIteans OF House rave Made.
Caucus Action Not final.

Washington Important amend
ments To the government shlr pur.
rhasn bin were discussed az caucus
Of Democrats with view to perfect.
ing the measure so as TO reduce eppo
sition from Republican sources No
final action was taken. All amend
mcnts were referred 10 the commerce
committee, which win report 10 All,
other caucus later,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
May Have Beer Aeroplane.

London "A Yarmouth dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company says
II was an ae-oplane and not Zeppe-
lin which attacked that city The ma
chine later visited Sheringhsm, Eve
miles from GroEaer. and dropped two
bombs
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

Washington, President Wilson HIS
no authority 10 declare an euoargo
ON exports Of wheat and toodslurs. he
told callers. Such authority must come
from congress, he said. adding that
he had not investigated the ceastitn.
tionasity OF sach step
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

The first OK last DecemheF de~,
cided 10 try Psruna- MY appetite
Improved. and very econ saiid foods
could be taken In two maa,hs fisss
! gained IL pounds. Now ] ans
heavier than ever WAS before. whefs
] began 10 use PeFuaa my eeweis
commenced 60 move at once"
TkSss who object to liquid redi.,
Sinss car now procure Psrona su
Tablet form.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
Germans ard porsuauese riaht.

Lisbon Portugal is ia singular
situation German forces have Invaded
Portuguese Angola, and fghting be-
tween German and Portuguese forces
has been In progress there for two
months. We, neither has declared war
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

Pittsburgh. Mystery surrounds the
death u Mrs, Minnie Hunter. whose
body Was found sy her husband Frank
Hunter. 4 machinery manufacturer. In
cedar chest In their home.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

petrograd Headquarters OF the
army OF the Caucasus isseed this state
meni:
We continue pursuit ef the Turkish
army and are clearing the region OF
Transtchorokh of the enemy"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

Roosevelt, y. lone man was "a.
tally wounded and IL others. ali s;rik.
Ing employees OF the American Agrieui
turai Chemical company. were sao,
during clash between seyerai hun.
bred strikers AID 60 sh@ir's csput,ss,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

vienna In Poland and In Western
;alicia, says an Official conmunica-
ton. ~the Sighting Is confined 10 art.l
iary engagements, while In the Car.
pathtaRs nothing has occurred.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

Lebanon George Walker Was con.
yfcted Of the murder of Miss odeIl
Moore, aged II, and was given q life
sentence la the pentteetiary.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
Germans On onrnsin.

Amsterdam. Heavy artillery aght.
ing has been heard around Ypres.
where the Germans have taken an
active offensive" says the Siuis core.
xpcndeat OF sse TELEGRAPH.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
Cotton BEING Loaded.

aivesson.---Loading OF $1,000 bales
OF cotton on the steamer nacia, sus
pended when the controversy over her
transfer arose. was resumed and will
be completed soon.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
u, s. Cotton TO Germany.

London Ar Amsterdam dispatch 10
the Central News stated that the
American steamer Pathfinder, with d
cargo Of cotton from America for Ger
many. had arrived al Ymuiden.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29
An Ohio Druggist
Fim. T'osL, S6T'
MtU ST., Akrsa,,
0Ris, Hvitss:

~ThroligM cold
and exposure end
proper food
during the nocA i
wAs taken with
Appendicitis Ane
AGATE Intestinal
,aaearTh. In June
ard July my lita
was dsspAirAA ".
but recovered sur
exisntiy to be uA'
and around MY
bow els seemed
parAiyxe6 Could
cat no salid food.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-01-29

You can always tell when girl Ii
Jealous by the way She says yhe isn't