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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1915-08-18

SALISBURY, N. G.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-02-26
HOLDING MEETINGS.

Since Tuesday of last week, Rev. Fred
M. Little, of Cleveland, has been holding a
series of meetings at the court house and
has been greeted by good sized audiences.
Much interest has been manifested in
the meetings and he is well pleased with
the attention accorded him.
He belongs to that branch of the church
known as the Disciples of Christ or Camp
bellites, as many call them, and their only
creed is the bible.
There are several members of this church
here and in Copperhill and there is a
momement on foot to hold tent meeting
at Copperhill next June.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-02-26
A WOMAN FOUND
DEAD IN A STABLE.

Mrs. Ollie Johnson was found dead in a
mule stable, eight miles east of Cleveland,
Saturday, February 20.
Mrs. Johnson and her husband had
agreed to a separation and after having
packed her clothes, ETC., both husband and
wife had gone to the barn to prepare for
the drive to her parents nome five miles
distant. According to the first statement
accredited to Johnson, while he was re-
pairing the buggy the mule, which is blind
kicked his wife and killed her. In this
story Johnson says he was using hammer
with which to repair the buggy.
In another statement accredited to HIM
he had no hammer, and was not repairing
the bed of the buggy, but was making re-
pairs on the shafts of the buggy, using only
monkey wrench and plyers.
The coroner's Jury returned a verdict of
''death by means of a blunt instrument"
Two dents or fractures we're found on
the woman's head one in the center of the
forehead between the eyes, and the other
in the left temple. The body when found
was in kneeling position.
The fractures in the skull are made by
blunt ms rument, and the skin not torn as
is caused by mule kicks, according to Sheriff
Moore. Johnson was separated from his
first wife, it is said, on account OF his disa-
greeable disposition, and according to
statements of neighbors had on different
occasions beat his present wife to whom
he had been married eight months, Mrs.
Johnson would have been mother in
few weeks, it is stated.
Considerable sentiment has been aroused
over the woman's death. Johnson is far
mer about 10Y years old. His wife was 10.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-02-26
Local and Personal Mention
MANY THANKS.
Editor TuE PoLk CouSn REPUBLICAN.

Editor The PoLk CoUNr1 REPUBLICAN
DEBR SIR am inclosing money order
for another years subscription for the Re-
PUBLICAN. | am one among the first sub
scribers for tie paper, cannot Justly see
how can do without it. | believe this is
about one years duration for your publ
cption? Ihope it will pc a long lived and
always a staunch Republican, as hereto
fore. Being an old Polk county, Duck
town man, like the train flat brings in
the REPUBLICAN. Yours with best wishes,
J. F. SICMAN.
Chatsworth, Ca, Feb. l8, 1915.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-02-26
POLK COUNTY PRODUCTS
NOW ON MARKET

The Polk County Girls Canning Club
has for sale the following products of last
years work:
Per Dozen
% doz No. 3 Tomatoes $120
01b doz. Peaches (sW eetened) $50
25I2 doz g String Beans ------ l.8O
d doz No. 2 cans Corn l.2O
Every can not found satisfactory will be
replaced or money refunded.
Prices are f. O. b. Benton, Ocoee or Re-
lance Goods will be shipped from the
nearest point.
First come, first served. Order from
MARY E. DoNEY,
Ducktown, Tenn.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-02-26

Here is a chance for the merchants of
Ducktown to furnish their patrons with
superior class of goods and at the same
time encourage home industry that would
be of great value to this county if given
proper support.
These goods are put up in a sanitary
manner, which is more than can be said
of much of the canned stuff that is sold,
and the guarantee as to weight and quality
will appeal to careful buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
UNITED States
PR0CL
OF NEUTRALITY

Washington, May 25.-A neutrality proc
Iamaticn by the United States, covering
the entry of Italy in the European war.
was published today by the state depart
ment under date of May q.
The proclamation cautions American
citizens that the laws and treaties of
the United States. without interfering
with the free expression of opinion ard
sympathy, or with the commercial manu-
facture or sale of arms or munitions Of
war, nevertheless impose upon all per-
Sons who may be within their territory
and Jurisdiction the duty of impartial
neutrality during the existence OF the
contest.
AS was the case in the other neutral
ity proclanlations issued during the pres
ent war; the laws of the United States
forbidding recruiting for the belligerents
in this country or the fitting out of war
vessels are recited, and also the laws
governing beiligerent warships entering
American ports. The protection OF the
United States, il is declared. will be de-
MED to such American citizens as may
misconduct themselves in the premises"
The language of the proclamation is
identical with others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26

grand patron, Frank E. Dill OF Gardner.
The committee on returns also mace
renort. followed by a report of the COM
mittee on credentials.
One of the busiest committees was the
committee on credentials. There were
MANY who arrived too late this morning
TO take part in the sessions and the COM
mittee was obliged TO give their atteh-
ton this afternoon to them.
This Afternoon Session
At this afternoon every available
seat in the hall had been taken and
it was necessary to place additional
chairs in the meeting place to accom-
modate the throng so fer as possible,
but the supply was not adequate ana
many were obliged TO stand. The de-
gree staff OF Marion Chapter Of Gar
diner exemplified the work. The
staff is one of the best in the State
and includes the following mem
bers: Worthy matrc~ NJ. Lena LARA
bee; worthy patron. William IL
keene: associate matron, Jennie
Sutherland; conductress, Nancie /.
Moore; associate conductress. Julia
Clason: treasurer. Fannie S. Moore;
secretary, Myrtle Barker; chaplain, Hat
tie Cobb; marshal, Annie Russell; organ
list. Florence Moody; Adah. Frances Per-
~; Ruth. Helen Lamb: Esther, Rena
Weber, Martha, Frances True; Electa,
Mae Goodrich; warder. Lizzie Peaslee.
This evening at the Congress Square
Hotel the secretaries of the subordinate
lodges present were rendered a banquet
by the grand secretary. Mrs. hooper.
The session tomorrow morning will be
commenced by a reception to the grand
representatives, hearing of reports, and
will be completed with the d.spatching Of
miscellaneous business. unfinished busi-
ness and the installation of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
DELEGATES OF
NAMES 0.E.S.
At PORTLAND

Portland, Me. May 25.-The large
Corinthian hall at the Masonic Temple
was crowded this morning by the many
chapters o. E. S. Of Maine to the
Grand Chapter which commenced two
days session here this morning. The
meeting was the largest that has ever
been held by the order in Maine and
the enthusiasm of the members is un-
bounded.
The meeting was called to order by
the grand matron. Adelaide H. Meser-
yey and after the opening ceremonies
the program as announced was carried
out in every particular.
Report Grand Secretary
One OF the interesting features pre-
sented this mornig was the report Of
the grand secretary. Annette H. Hoop
er Of Biddeford, which showed that the
total membership Of the subordinate
lodges throughout the State is 1850,
q slight increase over the report of a
year ago. There have been instituted
three new chapters during the year
at Weld, Searsport and North Brooks
field.
The address Of welcome was by Mrs.
Ida E. Nelson of Iona Chapter Of Port
land: and the response was by Mrs. LII
lian II. Paine, associate grand matron
Addresses were also delivered by the
greud meUons Mrs. Neservey, and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
SCOTT R. HAYES RETURNS FROM
RUSSIA WITH MYSTERIOUS PARCEL

New York. May 25.-Scott r. Hayes, son
of former President Rutherford B.
Hayes. arrived today from Copenhagen
on the steamship United States. Mr..
Hayes had with him as a part of his
baggage a sealed canvas pouch bearing
the stamp of the Russian government
and addressed TO the Russian ambassador
at Washington.
Contents Unknown
1t had been reported that AR. Hayes
was the bearer of confidential govern
ment dispatches from Petrograd to
Washington but Mr.. Hayes asserted to-
day that this was erroneous. He said he
did not know what the sealed bag con-
tanned.
Mr.. Hayes said that he has been in
Denmark and Russia for the past two
months on a business mission having to
do with Russian-American trade after the
close of the war. The merchants and
manufacturers of Russia. he said, are in
a most receptive mood with respect to
the United States taking over trade reIa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
STIRRING ADDRESSES HEARD At
PAH-AhAERIChN CONFERENCE

But our own growth and development
and the unhappy fate that has overcome
Europe have combined to bring about a
Eomentous turning point in our eco
noHlic history. In the future the new
world must lean less heavily on the old
The development of all American ma
tons lies in the same direction, though
there will be a difference in degree. Il
must De the aim Of the United States
from now on to move rapidly toward en-
tire financial independence. It must be
the aim OF her sister republics so to di
vide the credits needed for their further
development that the temporary break.
down Of one credit or country will not
seriously embarrass them. They will en-
Joy the greatest degree of safety in this
respect if their creditor nations are geo
graphically, politically and economically
separated from one another as far as
possible. So that in case one should te-
come involved the other may be expect
ed 10 remain unaffected thereby.
Though in normal times closely con-
nected with Europe, the American con-
tinents ought 10 be SO organized as to
form a distinct unit in times OF erler-
sency-a union whose transportation and
credit systems will remain unbroken even
though all Europe should so to war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
CHELSEA

Miss Lilly Griffin OF Augusta was a
weekend guest OF Miss Hazel Collins.
Mrs. Charles Creasey Of Augusta was
a recent guest of Mrs. Fl NJ Swift.
Z Miss Hazel Collins was recently CUES
of friends in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Harris were Sundav
callers on friends in Gardiner
WIN Savage of Gardiner was Sunday
the guest of his brother. C. NJ. Savage.
Several Of our poultry keepers haye
lost large number OF their chicks by
disease.
Edmund Cain has gone to Richmond for
q few days
Mrs. F. C. Meader. who was on the sick
list last week. is reported better.
Mrs. Frank Stafford retained Sunday
from Whitefeld, where she with her Lit.
tie son spent several days at her 8 Id
home.
a dance will be given Tuesday, June l.,
at Chelsea Grange hall. the proceeds to
be given to Progressive Grange. Rfek-
mond. toward building a new hall. This
is worthy object and we hope the
dance will be we'll patromzed.
W. K. Thompson is training a colt for
Charles Savage.
The quarantine for diphtheria has been
removed from the home of John Collins.
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UNITED STATES INQUIRIES OF Great
BRITAIN ABOUT ADMIRALTY NOTICE

Washington, May 25.-The United
States has inquired of Great Britain
through Admiral Page to learn the
meaning Of the British admiralty not
ice which specifies that neutral vessels
must obtain permission to take the
north-about route around the British
Isles for Scandinavian countries.
Not Understood
Officials here are unable to under
stand why neutral vessels should be
prohibited from any of the navigation
routes lying outside territorial waters.
The German and Austrian embassies
are very much interested in the out
come of the inquiry, because they be-
l:eve its affects the rights of neutral
vessels on the high seas more than
does the German war zone proclama-
ton.
In Austro-German quarters here the
new notice is interpreted as a profi-
bition of large part of the high sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
IRISH APPROVE
REDMOND STAND

Dublin. May 25.-11.17 P. M.-The
Irish party. at a meeting today, unan-
imously adopted a resolution approx
ing John Redmond's action in declin-
ing seat in the new cabinet. The
party issued a statement declaring
that The events of last week have
created a situation demanding the Sc
rious and careful consideration of the
Irish people,"
Reciting Premier Asquith's assur-
ance that the colition would not in
volve the surrender by any person Of
his political purposes or ideals, the
statement continued: I'VE accept that
declaration. and 50 long as the pledge
is honorably and strictly observed, we
shall be ready to give to the new
government. in carrying on the war
the same hearty cooperation as has
been given by the party to the last
government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
WOOLWICH

Mrs Maud Ham Larrabee will give a
lot for the erection of a hall in the
north part Of the town which will be
the fifth hall in town besides the Town
hall.
The second of June amateurs will
give play called Ne and Otis in
SebeEoa hall. Music b. Perkins or
chestra.
Tuesday evening the Boy Scouts gave
an entertainment in the Congregational
church.
MIS-. Elsie Blair of Arr0wsic, Fore
side, is visiting relatives in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rice, Miss
Florence and Master Frank. also MI
and Mrs. Fred Turner of Richmond
were guests of William G. P. Rice
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Head took trip
TO historic Phipps Point one of the
ioveiicst drives in town, Sunday.
There are % automobiles in town
and still more to be purchased by our
citizens.
Schools in town close next week.
Mrs. Harrison Shaw of Tarboro, n
c., has bee n the guest OF her brother
in-law, George Shaw. She is on her
way to Wateryille for the summer
\ play viii be given in Grange hall
the night CT June l, entitled "How Jim
Made Good"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
claim ITALIAN
TORPEDO BOAT
DESTROYER WAS
Sent TO BOTTOM

Vienna, May 25.-Via Amsterdam to
London, May 26.-1.59 A. M.-The fol-
lowing official communication was is
sued tonight:
The cruiser Helgoland and three
torpedo boat destroyers encountered
two Italian torpedo boat destroyers
near Barletta, one Of which escaped,
but the other of which was struck by
a shell and compelled to surrender in
a sinking condition.
Our destroyers rescued IS men of the
crew Of the Italian boat, including its
commander. but The work of rescue was
hindered by the appearance of two Itai-
ian battleships which fired from a range
of 500 meters. In the ensuing skirmish
our destroyer, the Czepel. was slightly
damaged, but the Helgoland and the 9TH
er destroyers returned the enemys fire
with apparent success and then retired
out of range"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
COOPER'S MILLS

A. c. Halpen is enjoying rnueh ~
ed vacation in Boston and New YotAI
Mrs. Kincaid. one OF the old 1andns1
of this village. is seriously i'll at
home of her daughter. Mrs J. B. Al
who is caring for her.
Mrs. lisa Noyes, who was called an
by the serious illness OF her dausM
Mrs. Clvde Fogg. has returned to-
home for the present, Mrs Fogg b.
much better.
N. E. Hewett went to Providence 8
week. returning Tuesday OF this va
Mrs. Hewett's mother returned with }
to spend the summer. as has been
custom for many years. Everyone is
to see Mother Longfellow again.
Mrs. Wakefield OF North Windsor sFs3
here last sunday and will speak a.
next Sunday at 400.
Miss A. ]. Gwynne, State missions
who has been with US since last Dees
Der, has closed her labors here for 4
present and Is touring the State spa
ing at the missionary meetings OF
women's societies. 1t is hoped that
may return here later and again "
charge of the work. as she is very "
liked. -. E
The new garage recently bury 4
w. Brann is nearly completed aGs'
finished will be headquarters for "
supplies and repairs. which will d
great convenience to owners Of autoD
biles. who now have to 60. or send L
the city for such. The building Is als' B
ornament to the place, being well
ished and having a gravel driveway E
the main entrance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26
Y. NJ. c. A. DEFEATS
THE EATON NINE IN
TWILIGHT LEAC|l

The Y. N. c. A. baseball team n
feated the Eaton shoe factory team
the Twilight League series Tuesdd
afternoon on the Reuel Williams fej
Augusta. in the closest game play3
this season. by the score Of to :.
Newbert's all around steady al
heady playing on the field and Hennsj
catching and throwing to second |
catch those trying to piifer that baj
were largely responsible for the dov,|
fall of the Eatons. Goodman made "
star catch of the game, pulling dow
high line fly. which was labelled
an extra base hit. Lewis carg
through at the psychological momsl
with a hit to short centerfeld whs
the bases were full, putting the gan
on ice. Save for the first inning Twl
Ter pitched a strong game.
For the Eatons Safford's pitchir
was largely responsible for the Y.
c a. low score. while Goldsmith he'll
ed boost the Eaton score by his ba|
ting.
The summary:
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THOUSANDS
OF WOUNDED AT
C0NSTANTINOPLE

Athens, May %. Via London, 1l.5s A.
M-Mail advices from Constantinople
describe the arrival in the Turkish
capital of thousands Of wounded from
the Dardanelles, where the first Turk
ish army corps. composed of the best
fighting elements in the country, has
been engaged.
In Constantinople there is a shortage
OF petroleum, wood and coal. Bread
also is lacking and at the bakeries
people must take thtir turn.
Enver Bey's Intention
When United States Ambassador
Morgenthau protested to the Turkish
authorities against the sending Of fifty
British and French subjects to be
placed on the Notifications Of the
pardanelles, a measure destined to
stop the bombardment Of the allies,
Enver Bey replied he must do some
thing, as the arrival Of Turkish
wounded from the straits was Great
ing a deep impression. The ambassa-
doris energetic efforts. coupled with
the British threats TO hold Enver Bey
responsible. resulted in the
return Of these men to Constantinople
within 9 week. They were sccompa-
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tons that Germany held with Russia pre-
vious to the war.
The loyalty of the Russian troops and
the efficiency and bravery of the officers
were lauded by Mr.. Hayes. Lack of suf-
ficient railway connection with the battle
front. he said, was mainly responsible for
the recent Russian repulses. While Pc
trograd and Warsaw were filled with
troops. a large percentage of those he
saw were wounded or convalescent.
American Sentiment
Leon E. Brokman. a representative of
the Russian Sun. and the Kopeika. pub
lished in Petrograd. was also passen-
ger. Mr.. Brokman said that he came
here to determine the feeling in America
with regard to trade relations with Rus
STA after the war. He corroborated Mr..
Hayes in saying that Russia is anxious
to transfer to this country business for
merly conducted with Germany. Mr.
Brokman said he would visit the leading
American cities to interview representa-
tives of commercial bodies and leading
manufacturers.
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to neutral commerce, by the laying OF
new British mine fields.
The following portion of the proc
lamation is not understood:
The Notice
British and allied vessels wishing
to use north about route should apply
to customs and neutral vessels must
apply for permission through their
foreign representatives and falling
such. proceed south about. Sailing
vessels from Atlantic to Scandinavian
ports pass westward Of Ireland and st.
kilda, thence Farce Island to destina-
ton passing northward by fifty miles
of Shetland Islands,"
Officials not only wish to know why
a distinction is made between British
vessels and neutral vessels but also
why fifty mile limit is placed outside
the Shetland Islands and whether new
mines have been placed there.
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U. S. DESTROYER CUSHING MAKES
3o.6 KNOTS Off R0CKL AND

Rockland, Me. May s5.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Gushing showed a wide
margin above contract requirements on
her official Standardization trial on the
Rockland course today. Her fastest
mile was at the rate OF 500 knots per
hour. and the average of her five top
speed runs. with and against the tide.
vase 1865. The contract calls for %
knots.
The Gushing went onto the course at
SIS A. NJ. and made % runs, varying
from eight knots to highest. Her pro-
pellors revolved 5e2;a times per minute
while she was doing her fastest mile,
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NETHERL
PROTEST ABOUT
The LUS!TANIA

The Hague, Netherlands. May 25.-(Nia
London, 2.l3 A. M.).-The government OF
The Netherlands has sent note to Ger
many protesting against the sinking on
May of the Cunard Line steamer Lusi-
tatnia by German submarine.
The contents Of this note are substan-
TALLY the same as that in the American
communication on the same subject.
The lives OF several Dutch subjects
were lost when the Lusitania was tor
pedoed.
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COLORADO COAL
STRIKE inquiry
CLOSES AFTER
YEAR HEARINGS

Washington, May a5.-Investigation
of the Colorado coal strike was closed
today by the Industrial Relations
Commission and tomorrow. after
hearing statements about labor condi-
tions in Porto Rico, the commission
will conclude its general hearings and
inquiries which have been in prog
ress for more than year, AT a meet
ing to be held in Chicago about June
/. the work of framing 8 report to
Congress will be undertaken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-26

anc the test showed that the contract
speed could be made on $40 turns a
minute. The maximum horsepower de-
veloped was about 1900.
At the conclusion Of the STANDARDIZED
ton test, the ship was backed over
the course twice to test steering gear,
averaging l416. Additional interest was
lent to the trial by the fact that his
is the frs, destroyer equipped with
cruising turbines.
The four-hour run at full speed was
deferred until tomorrow. Late in the
day. the Cushing was given a four-hour
run at "a knots to test her oil and wa
ter consumption. The test was said to
be satisfactory to both the builders and
the trial board
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ALBION

w. E. Rowe of Peiepscot is visitins
in town.
Geo. P. Leonard. who has been pays-
ing the winter with his sons in Portland
Is in town.
Gladys Wiggin. who teaches in Burn
nam. passed Sunday with her parents.
MI and Mrs. c. E. Wilson and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. W. Hussey attended the Kenne-
bee county Sunday school convention a,
Winthrop last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crommett Of Gin.
ton were callers in town last week.
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ICEBORO

Stephen Killam Of Augusta NOE
visited friends in Iceboro and Richm.'.
Miss Frances Groves went to the
gusta General hospital Monday TO Dc =
her sister. Helen Groves. during =
gical operation. il
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Mrs A'p.
Brown and little daughter were
Sunday Of Mrs. Ruby Longfellow u
gusta.
Miss Ida Colby of the village
overnight guest Monday of her g
Miss Gertrude Riley