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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11
WOMEN ON SCHOOL BOARDS.


/ There is bill before the legislature
of Tennessee that every thinking wo
man in the south should be glad to see
become a law in all states. This is the
bill providing that woman shall serve
On every school board. What more fit.
| ting than that woman should help
decide matter that concerns the
future welfare of her children more
than anything else in the world? II
they have foundation of true, pracr,
ical education, they are fitted for any
thing that may come in the after life;
but if that foundation is poor then they
are weakened for all of life's battles.
Since there are girls in all of our
public schools, then it is very neces.
sary that woman should be on every
school board, for she will watch the
sanitary conditions of the grounds and
surroundings more closely tnan a man,
as well as the mental and moral con-
ditions of the pupils. The men of the
school boards are often too busy to
visit the schools enough to know if
they be run right or wrong, and then
women are of more investigative
turn of mind any way, andwill keep an
eye open to the general surroundings
of the school as well as to the ability
OF the teachers to impart knowledge.
Many men who have had only the adj
vantages of a three months free
school in their youth, think: well, |
have gotten along all right, and what's
good enough for me is good enough for
my boy Not SO, the mother, for she
thinks there is nothing in the world
to good for her boys and girls, and
wants them to have the best, often
more because she has been denied the
advantages of education.
So put women ON the school boards
of Tennessee and every state and what
ever they ask for in reason, give them,
that the boys and girls of the next gen.
Grafton may go higher than this, on
ward and upward to heights that per-
haps we have rot even dreamed of.
This upper coEntry section Of Ten
nessee, which is so called because it
lies between the low lands and the
mountains, has Surr / he'd to our capi-
tai city some of IT'S best and mort sue.
cessful business men, and Is furnish
ing the Wholesale houses succ sssfui
,raveI;ug mfn bN ca.e score.
Last year young man from this ser
tion Of the state received a, scholar.
ship at Columbia University, NewYork,
which was won in competitive exam
ination with many contestants. What
will not our country and the mountains
lying just beyond, furnish to the world
in brain achievements and business &C
complishments, iftthey be given the ed
ucationa1 advantages necessary The
mental ability rs here; give them, then,
the best educational training possible,
and leave to God and time the rest
The fruits OF, vour' sowing you may not
see, but rest assured there win BE an
abundant harvest, ~r r..,..., ,..,,e, .
.,.',.,'+ Mrs John A. Eppeson.
Algooat. Tenn. ~ s;'''
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11
BLOOMINGTON ROUTE

Rain, snow and mud is all the go
now; as we have no airships it is very
slow travelling.
Health is very good at this writing
Miss Martha Robertson and Mr.. Jim
Taylor were married last Thursday.
We wish them long and happy life.
Mr. Harry Way has begun two
months school and is getting along
nicely.
John G. Mcdonald, ! was glad to see
your letter and wish could be with
you.
Sister Cora, l would like to see
you. Tell Rus aim to go to Montana
some day Why don't you write to the
Herald and give us the news?
Say B. M Rogers hope you and
family enjoyed your trip fine. Give my
regards to Dock and family. hope
vergil is better with fever.
If were at Steedman Okla, would
leave before got mad dog bit.
g. L. vickers.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11
BAXTER

We are. sure having some rough
weather now.
Hello, J. B. Allison, how are? Come
again.
Miss Jessie Ramsey spent last Sum
day night with Misses Barbara and
Nancy Maxwell.
Uncle Bill Maxwell and family spent
today with his son, Jordan.
Wake up Anne and give us the news
from Georgia.
Hello Thomas Bray Of Barlow KY,
Come on r. B. Mitchell of st. John
Kans.
Wake up Miss Manda Williams and
give us the news from little Tennessee.
Wade Dunivan.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11
"The Deacon Saturday, Feb. 13,
SAILORS

The good ship Goldenrod No 1873,
sailed on regular voyage last Thurs
day night. with Captain s. D. Davis in
charge and goodly crew of Sailors
aboard. Besides the usual business a
landsman was taken on board and ex,
planned the mysteries of the society.
A bountiful supply of apples was en-
jOyed as social feature,
The next regular voyage will be TAX
en- from the port at JrOUAM hall next
Thursday night,
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11
BOARD VALLEY

We are having some rough weather
Health is very good in this part.
Bevie and Melvin Robinson are wis
iting in Algood this week.
Mrs. Halle Clouse, who has been
sick for some time is some better.
Hello, Dee Robinson of Unmatilla,
wonder what is the matter with you
ALL? We haven't heard from you
since Xmas.
J. L. Robinson.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11
q1sz:S'K - *

Nj. Vie"y Lodge, No. 17S, | o o f,
Held a good meeting on Feb. 9Th,
1915, w. o. Watson, N G. presiding,
with good attendance. Quite lot
of routine business was disposed of.
Bro. Dank Garrison was reported no
better. Bro. ]. II. York is reported as
feeling much better Bro. J. NJ. Brown
was reported convalescent, after a four
weeks attack of grippe and pneumon-
ia; an order for three weeks benefits
was made for him. A petition for in
itiation was presented, read and referr-
ed to a committee of investigation.
Bro. B. V. High made an interesting
! talk for the good of the order-subject
of paying dues. All brothers who wait
till the end of the term to pay their
dues should have been present and
heard something on subject which
is the very life of all benevolent orders
1t takes money to run any organiza-
tion that pays stated amounts for the
Vi It's ultulDtIS.
The following quotation from the
Odd Fellow World so fits the occasion
prudence requires perusal
Don't Get Dropped
We wish it were possible to impress
upon the minds of every Odd Fellow
the great danger of getting behind in
L.. haiuC 6rnnnQh
from the rolls While in good health,
and everything is going alonf all right
! one is liable to forget that the time
may come when good standing in the
order my mean very much to him or
to those dependent upon him. Tnere
are too many benefits from member
ship in order to hold lightly or to
lose without a struggle. Remember
that little receipt for dues paid in ad-
vance is the best piece of paper you
can obtain anywhere. With 1t no ODD
Fellow or his family need ever come
to want or be without help in time OF
need. The social advantages are also
many. and one in arrears is very likely
to hesitate about taking advantage or
them or from attending lodge. Sick
ness or accidents may come at any
Jl4ne ana Ill Tie lllOSl uHeApCSlCu iAoAA-
kner so it is never safe to get behind.
The privilege of wearing a veteran
jewel is only earned by twenty-five
years of continuous good standing, ana
while one may be dropped and regain
membership, and possibly save a few
dollars in dues, there is the break thai
can never be healed, and you are sure
to regret the lapse. The privilege OF
the home, for yourself. or dependent
childre, is only for the brother in good
standing in his lodge. You may think
you will never need its protection, but
no one knows what day may bring
forth or what may be laid up in the
future The only safe way is to guard
carefully against becoming in arrears.
Dues can be paid little at a time if
necessary, and are just as easily paid
/ in advance as later. Don't depend up
on the secretary or any one else to see
that you pay up. but attend to 1t your
self, promptly, and then, if you do need
the benefits of the order, they are
yours BY right. 4
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11
SHOOTING MATCH

There viii be q shooting match in
Dry Valley. near J. L. Hll's store. Sat
urday before the third Sunday, Feb.
20, So everybody is invited to come.
All Of you shooters Of White county
come up and try us again. Match will
take place at the old match ground on
Jerry whites place.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11

Wanted Brass, copper, lead, bab-
bit, pewter, zinc, aluminum, tinfoil,
block tin, all kinds rubber boots and
shoes, auto tires, buggy tires and all
other kinds of rubber, old iron and
manila rope.-T. L. UPTON.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11

After hearty meal, take Doan's
Regulets and assist your stomach, liv-
er and bowels. Regulets are mild
laxative. 25c at all stores
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11

Blue Lodge meets the third Satur-
day night in each month. All broth
ers should attend. T. D. Verble, w M
Royal Arch Chapter meets the sec
ond Wednesday night Of each month.
All companions are requested to come.
F. r. Pendergrass, H. p.
Rastern Star Chapter meets the sec
ond Tuesday night Of each month. All
sisters and brothers are expected to
bs there. Miss May Freeze. W. n.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-02-11

why net ssbseribe now, before ysu
forget it-saly 2sc for a year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
BUT 20 SHIPS
now ALLOWED
BY CONGRESS
Navy Boards Recommends
ton of AZ Has Now Been
Cut Into One-Half
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Dec. 29.-While the
navy general board has recommended
the construction of forty-two battle
ships during the last twelve years and
secretaries of the navy have reduced
them to twenty-nine, congress has
authorized only twenty. These figures
are disclosed in the summary of re-
commentators made by the board
and by the secretaries, published as
an appendix to Secretary Daniels an
ual report.
In 1908 the general board laid
down the policy that the fleet should
consist of forty-eight battleships of
the first line by 1919, policy to which
it has faithfully adhered up to this
year, when they abandoned specific
figures and declared the fleet should
be the strongest afloat by not later
than 1925. The board urged two
ships in 1903 and one was authorized,
The next it was urged that three
ships was needed to make up the de-
ficiency and two were authorized. In
1907 it was recommended four ships
a figure to which it has chung until
this year when four dreadnoughts and
four battle cruisers, .or total of eight
capital ships were asked for.
With the exception of three years
during this period, the secretaries
have reduced the boards proposal by
one or two ships.
With the exception of five years
congress eliminated at least one shiE
from each years recommendation by
the secretary and the wishes of the
board have never been met, four shiI
programs having been cut to one shiI
leach year on three occasions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
SHIP BUILDING
PLANTS WORK
FULL CAPACITY
Output In American Yards,
However, May be Largely
Increased Soon
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Dec. 29.-Ship building
plants in the United States are work
ing to full capacity but can increase
their output from Is to 60 per cent
within year. according to informa-
ton obtained by the New York, cham
Der of commerce, which shows that
the tonnage under construction or
order, at present is double that of any
other year in the last ten. According
to one prominent ship builder, the
amount of ocean going merchant ton
mage now building in the United
States for American registry has in
creased ten fold since July l, 1914.
The Chamber of Commerce report
says that one leading New England
plant which has construction capa-
city of $4,000, 900 a year, has work
on hand for Is months, of which one
half is for merchant tonnage and the
other half government work.
On the Delaware river, 81 vessels
are being built, valued at $58, 900 900
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
sTEAN|ERVV|TH
800 ON BOARD
SENDS S. 0. s.
Greek Vessel Thessaloniki
In Distress About $50
Miles In Atlantic
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


New York, Dec. 29.-Summoned by
wireless, the coast guard cutter Sene-
ca is speeding to the aid of the Greek
steamer Thessaloniki. With 300 pas
sengers aboard, the Thessaloniki was
in distress this morning. about $50
miles east of New York and laboring
toward this port at the rate of two
miles an hour. The Greek vessel is
bound from Piraeus, Greece to New
York. Last Wednesday when 700 miles
from the American coast she sent out
her first as. o. S." call reporting that
her boiler and engine rooms had been
partly flooded in a heavy storm. The
steamship Stampalia hurried to her
relief, but soon received word that
the Thessaloniki would not require
aid.
Yesterday morning the Thessaloniki
reported by wireless that she was 300
miles east Of Sandy Hook and in no
danger. Early today another wireless
message from the Thessaloniki said
she was again in distress. This gave
her position, adding that she was
making two miles an hour toward
New York" The Seneca which left
the harbor at 800 a. m. will require
nearly 20 hours to reach the distressed
steamer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
I ANA s.
SINKING WILL
Be DISCUSSED
Germany Will Submit New
Proposals to the State
Department
BERLIN ANXIOUS TO
ADJUST MATTER
Willing to Agree to All De
mands Except Disavow-
al of Act
BERLIN ANXIOUS TO
ADJUST MATTER
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Dec. 29.-New pro-
posals for the settlement of the Lusi-
tania case, which Germany hopes will
be acceptable to the United States,
are expected to be presented to the
state department next week. Al
though the present status of negotia-
lions are closely guarded, it is under
stood that the Berlin foreign office is
anxious to end the controversy de-
spite the adverse public opinion
aroused by the request for the with
drawal Of the German attaches.
It is suggested that Germany might
be willing to make PREPARATION fol-
American lives lost in sinking the
Lusitania if it involved no admission
of wrongdoing, but the United States
holds out for disavowal. Germany
has contended that her instructions tt
submarine commanders to discontinue
the attacks is the most effective dis
avowal. A settlement of the case il
is believed will have an important
bearing on the Austrian situation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
FIFTY RING LEADERS IN
CTMINEM IN
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT
Students of University on a
Sightseeing Trip, Were
Held AS Prisoners
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 29.-Fifty
ring leaders in threatened mutiny
yesterday in the coal mine operated
at the Kansas state penitentiary were
in solitary confinement today. The
mine was opened as usual this morn
ing, but the number of TRUSTEES were
sent down the shaft. The demonstra-
tors demanded better food.
]. K. Codding, recently appointed
warden of the prison, said today he
believed most of the 900 convicts at
work in the mine yesterday were
aware of the planned demonstration.
Prison officials learned Of it however
after the descent of Prof. R. L. Order
of the mining engineering school at
the University of Kansas and a party
of twelve from the University on a
trip of inspection.
AS soon as the cage stopped at the
bottom of the mine, committee of
prisoners separated the visitors and
took Professor Grfider to the mine
stables where twelve of the prison
guards already had been imprisoned
by the miners.
At different points in the mine,
prisoners held the six other guards
at bay with mine picks, threatening
them with death if they made an out
cry. The prisoners had overpowered
the guards one by one, several con-
victs falling upon each at an oppor-
tune moment. Then the guards were
hustled into the stables.
The convicts worked with the great
est system and nothing was known
| above the ground about the condi-
lions in the workings until Professor
Order induced the convicts to permit
the University party to ascend. Their
the story was told to Warden Colder
and at a o'clock prison officials agreed
to the demands for better food ant
agree to meet committee of prison
Eers to talk over working conditions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
Went From Pensacola to
New Orleans Six Or
Seven Weeks Ago
NOT HEARD FROM
SINCE THAT TIME
Relatives In Pollard Have
Requested New Orleans
Police to Make Search

John l.. Jernigan, well known in
Pensacola, where he frequently Wis
tied in his automobile, has been miss
ing for the past six or seven weeks.
He went from Pensacola to New Or
leans with several friends about the
middle of November and nothing has
since been heard regarding his where
abouts.
The home of Mr.. Jernigan is at Poll
lard. He is very wealthy having been
left much of the fortune of the late C.
l.. Virgins, one of the wealthiest men
of Escambia county. He came to PEN
sacola on his last trip ON the train
and after spending several days in
the city left for New Orleans with
party of friends. That was the last
heard of him by his relatives or
friends.
Relatives of the young man have
become uneasy and have requested
the police of that city to institute a
search, but thus far they have not
been able to locate Mr.. Virgins. Re-
garding the case the New Orleans
States OF yesterday said:
"City detectives and operatives of
| the Burns International Detective
Agency are searching New Orleans
for John L. Jernigan, aged Is years,
a wealthy business man of Pollard,
Ala, who disappeared from his home
more than month ago and has not
communicated with friends since.
"Jernigan has been seen in cabarets
| Of the district here, it is said, within
the last ten days but none of the per-
sons who saw and talked with the
man are able to furnish clue to his
! whereabouts.
f"The missing man is six feet, four
inches in height, weighs 210 pounds,
and is Of athletic build. His hair is
light brown and he is described as
"strikingly handsome" When he left
home Jernigan carried considerable
sum of money and wore two-caret
diamond ring beside diamond horse
shoe stud. He wore blue serge suit.
On November 25 Jernigan stopped at
the Monteleone hotel here. From that
date all trace of him is lost.
"Jernigan's family is well known
and wealthy. His brother, w. B. Jer-
nigan, has made several visits to New
Orleans to find the missing man. As
sistant Chief of Detectives Mooney
has been assigned to the search
Jernigan is member of the Elks
lodge and is said to be a good
spender."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 29.-Thos.
L. Shelvin, of Minneapolis, millionaire
lumberman and Yale football coach,
died at his home here this morning
Of pneumonia. Mr.. Shelvin contrac-
ted cold while training the Yale
football squad last fall.
After leaving Yale at the close OF
the football season, Mr.. Shelvin went
to California to rest. Last Wednes-
day he returned to his home here and
the following day was taken down
with pneumonia. Despite the efforts
Of specialists, he gradually sank until
death came today.
Since the days when he wore "Y''
at Yale, Shelvin had always stood
ready to come to the aid of his alma
as football advisor and coach.
struggled hard to whip
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
|GERNANsL0sE'
TERRITORY TO.
FRENCH FORCE
Official Statements Issued
bv Berlin and Paris Are
Contradictory
AUSTRIANS ADMIT
RUSSIAN SUCCESS
Forces Along the Bukowina
Are Retiring Before
the Russians
AUSTRIANS ADMIT
RUSSIAN SUCCESS
az ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, Dec. 29.-Fighting be-
tween the French and Germans in the
Hartmanns- Welkerkoff region of the
vosges and Russians and Austrians
along the Bessarabian front continues
the most important of any of the ac-
tons in the various theatres. While
the Germans contend the French of
fensive at Hirzstein has broken down
and the French expelled from posi-
tons previously captured at Hart
-Weilerkopf, Paris claims the
capture Of a series of German works
between Rehfelsen and Hirzstein, in
addition to trenches recently taken.
Vienna admits that east of Purka-
nov, on the North Bukowina frontier
the Russian offensive has compelled
the retirement of Austrian troops
Desultory fighting continues in the
region of Riga and Dvinsk, while the
Italian bombardment of the Austrian
positions on the Tyrol and Isonzc
fronts is going on. The Balkan sit.
uation is unchanged.
The Turks, it /. Is reported, have
ceased their attacks against the Brit
ish forces at Kut-El-Amara.
Reports that the Austrians are at
teetring Scutari, where seventy-fivt
thousand Serbians have reformed j.
authoritatively denied. The Austrians
it is said, can't reach Scutari withou'
crossing the Albanian Alps and tn,
serbians and Montenegrins and tn,
flooded river Drina bar the way also.
1t is officiallly reported that Swe
dish land batteries fired on German
destroyers chasing Swedish steam
er in territorial waters.
While no official announcement i
available the admission is made tina
the CONSUMPTION principle has been &C
cepted by a majority of the member
Of the British cabinet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
WILL ARREST
/. BUCHANAN
AT THECAP
Wanted for Conspiracy to
Foment Strikes In Mu-
milton Plants
UNDERSTOOD HE IS
TO RESIST ARREST
Three Others Also Will be
Arrested Immediately In
Washington
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Dec. 29.-Warrants for
the arrest of Congressman Frank
Buchanan, of Illinois; Former Con-
gresham H. Robert Fowler, of Illi-
nois; H. B. Martin and Herman Schulz
tets, four of the eight indicted yes
terday for conspiracy to foment mu-
milton plant strikes were sent to
Washington tonight. Three defend
ants, Frank S. Monnett, former at
torney general, of Ohio; Jacob C.
Taylor, president of Labors National
Peace Council, and David Lamar, ap-
peared voluntarily here and were re-
leased on five thousand dollar bail.
Franz Won Rintelen, the eighth in
dicted, is now a prisoner of war in
England. The four for whom war
rants were issued, it is understood
will resist arrest. Buchanan will plead
immunity as a congressman but de-
partment of justice officials say the
supreme court decisions will not up
hold this stand. Monnett today de-
MED accepting or being offered Ger
man money and any connection with
the peace council. He denounced the
nlunition shipments as criminal.
Jacob C. Taylor, of Newark, N. J..
president of the council said today
that everything was arranged for the
Eotfcers Of tIsa al to answer tc
their indictments.
~ fully realize the gravity of the
Indictment of myself and my asso.
ciates, but ] am not worried over the
outcome" said Mr.. Taylor. ''The or.
ganization has no reason at all tx
fear investigation. We welcome it."
1t is understood Mr.. Taylor's refer
ence to officers of the council mean
Henry B. Martin, its secretary, ant
Herman Schultz is of Washington
d. C.
1t was learned today that these in
dictments do not include the work O.
| government agents, but that a new
grand jury will be sworn in mex
Tuesday to take up the work of bring
ing to justice the persons the govern
ment believes to be at the bottom O
recent alien conspiracies.
A government official said that yes
terday's indictments were just
"good beginning" and that furthe
developments may be expected within
a few weeks. Labor's peace council
was not identified with these other al
legged plots, it is said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-30
Brother and Two
Sisters Drouned
In Ford;ng Greek
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. ga Harris
vile, Tenn, special says that Albert
Jared, 20, and his two sisters Misses
HIKE, %, and Fannie, II, were
drowned in the Fifth district of Trous-
dale county during the night, while
returning home from a neighborhood
Christmas party. The young people,
according to appearances, had crossed
a creek ford safely but after reaching
the creek bank, the horses backed the
buggy off the high bank into hole.
The bodies of the girls were recovered
this morning. The young people were
children of Mrs. Margaret Jared, a
respected widow.