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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
posroFFpcE AUTHORITIES At
MEMPHIS SAY r. c. cAAFF,N
cLER&. sseo Snort.
WEST TENNESSEE HIGHWAY
Gov. Rye viii Aesd Parade 10 Launch
Movement 10 Build q Medsra
Read From Fulton 10
Memphis,

Memphis, Pacing exposure and
unable to raise the money by other
means. r. c. Chanin. : clerk IN the
money order division of the Memphis
postotfioe. committed suicide 80 that
shortage OF approximately $500 10
his accounts could be made good by
his life Insurance money. according to
federal officials.
Chalfin went to his death at Wood
stock. Tenn, May 81 when he stepped
before an approaching freight train
and lay down upon the tracks TO
await death, Il Is said. The engine
passed over his body. seyeriHg Il iast
above the hip Unidentified, ne was
buried IN the potsers field Later his
identity was established and the body
disintsrfed.
Chafin lived with his parents His
father is pr r ), Chatrin. a well
known physician Of Capleyille.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
TORPEDO FIRE ACCURATE
ye,WItness Tells How Successive
Missiles Fired on 5attleshlp Tri.
umph Followed One Another.

Eastern MediterrAueanNli ase Here
In The first detailed rapert u the sink
Ing Of the British "battleshlp Triumph,
which was torpedoed IA short time ago.
The vessel was lying off Gehha Tepe
when attacked She was stationary at
the time. but not anchored ami had
protective nets out As u safeguard
agains torpedoes. The first torpedo
was seen coming through the water
and WAS fired on by one oi the ships
hight guns, the shot missing II by
about two inches, The torpedo en-;
through the netting and probably did
little damage, hut a second and third
missile fired almost simultaneously
from the unseen submarine. went
through the same breach In the netting
and settled the fate II the Triumph
Otacers say they tclt the ship lifted
under their fee, by the force Of the ex.
plosion She then heeled over very
rapidly aud disappeared altogether in
Is minutes The hattleship went down
bow first The port side propelled was
the last part 20 disappear from view,
Help fortunately WAS near and the
loss MAS confined 10 three officers and
S. men The most perfect discipline
prevailed on board. The men kept
cool and acted under command " the
officers right 20 the very last As the
ship went down very quickly most of
the -hen quietly slid down tbe star,
board side iato the water and swan
60 ge; c.ea. ct the Inevitable suction
when the ship was disAppearIng.
The submarine which sank her had
been sighted earlier IN the day and
fired upon, but escaped by diving II
was ~ the large type az German sub
marines
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
ALARMING REPORT FROM apMl.
HOWARD SAYS MEXICAN IN.
dams THREATENlNe.
ON WEST MEXICO COAST
Unable te Get Protsctier from Miii.
tary Leaders, the Endsnesrsd Pso-
pie Appeal to U. 8. consul az
\ Gaaynas Fer Aid.

Washington. An alarming message
b received June from Admiral
oward BY the navy department indi'
eating that about rs American citi'
sens on the western coast OF Mexico,
about 20 miles from Gaaymas, were
again In danger OF their lives. Those
Americans were attacked sAyagely by
the Ysqui Indians only q short time
ago, and were forced TO Concentrate
for protection at little village near
Guaymas.
Dispatch OF Adml. Howard was taken
by Acting Secretary OF the Navy
Roosevelt, and Admiral Benson TO Mr..
Lansing, counsellor OF the state depart.
ment, after which instructions were
sent 10 the admiral lie has ample dis.
erection how to act In case OF emer.
gency. and Il Is not understood that
his discretion was hampered by the in.
structtoas sen, TO him r...
The original attack on the Ameri-
cans was made possible ~ the TACT
that neither the CarranzIstas nor the
Fillistas were able 70 afford them any
protection. They therefore appealed
TO the United States consul at Quay
mas, and the Raleigh arrived IN time
for their protection. II was suhs,.
quently reported that the laquis had
left the neighbor!lod,
While the government awaits the et.
feet Of President Wilson's warning to
couteBdiug military factions OF Mex
leo. the American Red Gross, aided by
the state and var departments, carries
forward comparative plans for reliev,
ing hungry non-combatants.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
Americans Are ind onart.

Mexico cry intense Indignation
Sas aroused among tire members o.
he American colony in Mexico CITY
vhen Secretary Bryar's dispatch 10
the brazilian minister under date ot
May is. eensgrtnG Americans for no;
leaving the country. because kacET A
An inquiry was Immediately begun by
the Society II the American Colony,
With the object 81 learning II the Am.
erican state department mas accura;,
y Informed ina; no passenger trains
hare let; Mexico City since The early
esys 9. March.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
LAST WORD TO MExlCANS
Intervention 10 Considered In New
Policy Of United States Towards
strife Torn Republic,

Washington President Wilson and
his cabinet have adopted new Mex
lean policy It has for its object
restoration Of order and the relief Of
millions OF non-combatants from the
devastation Of MeStcos military ele-
ments. which have brought about con
iitions described as iutolerable
The president read to the cabinet q
statement. to be communicated to the
leaders Of all Mexican factions. sery
INK notice that unless they themselves
compose the situation some other
means will be found by the United
States 70 bring about the establish
men, Of stable government The
statement was approved after pro
louged discussion
The specific course the United
States viii pursue in the event the
tontendins factions fall 10 agree Is
not outlined in the president state
ment, but the administration pres
.ant .puEpusa IL to. give sr-ersi sapport
10 a CONDITION Of The best elements in
Mexico. and accord the government
thereby created formal recognition
with such recognition would come an
embargo OF arms permitting the con
sti,uted government 80 receive mum
items Of war 10 the exclusion Of all
other elements and factions
That the governments policy. II un
successful in this course, might re
Qure ultimate Intervention has been
considered, and the intention to tn
ats; on settlement has not been
sWayed by the possible necessity II
such action In hjgA executive guar
ters. however. confidence prevails thar
the expression Of the American gov
yrnments attitude will clear up mis-
appreheusicns that have existed In
Mexico as TO It's intentions, and bring
sbou, the desired coalition govern
meut
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11

Union city Gov, Rye will ride al
the head Of parade OF more than leo
automobiles from Fulton, Ky, to Mem
phts, June - and *, when mU,orist
boosters will formally launch the West
Tennessee good roads movement for
the construction Of iG0miie modern
dirt highway between the two cities
on July 90.
The auto tour will start from Fulton
at \ am. June g. and reach Main
street and Monroe avenue. Memphis,
al pm June % Stops will be made
al the following points Union City.
Troy, Obiea, Trmble, Newborn, by
ershurg. t'niunyille, Double Bridges.
Halls Gates. Curve, Ftppin. Ripley.
henninE. Coyington, Brighton, Atuka,
Muntord. Upton. kerryile. Milhugtop
and Raleigh
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11

Memphis Attempting escape, In
which two companions were success,
ful, VIII Emmons. dangling from the
roof Of the county jail. fell TO the con
crete floor so feet below. sustaining
serious injuries The chances are that
he will recover. although both hts legs
are broken and one VI his arms was
shattered Berry Heply. white man
and Isaac Crosby. Negro. made good
their escape All three are desperate
criminals under sentence, and were
waiting 10 be sent to the state peniten.
tiary Heniy for highway robbery
Emmons for househreaking and Cros
by for burglary
Their break for liberty Was desper-
ately planned and recklessly executed
The three men went through ven
tilator and swung to liberty on at i'm
proyised blanket rope. Henly and
Crosby are still at liberty
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
PELlAGRACURE .
SAFES HER LIFE

OAksils. Tsnns-as~. I. n. RAAh, NJ
tbs place writes s'TAres monsAs and u
hall agc vhsa ! wsss yoa. | dian9 thiak
l s~ah i've 10 scChrilsmas again. but
nes' Il 10 CAriss@A Anl l an. saseying Il
sne. ] cannot ynss RaasAass FsllsgrA
Renedy sns'egA. heAsse l eeaA saa
ness anything sAsr Ia 10 saa SOW, Nv
weashs wa q wAsxl started year treat
ssszs how w~ssse rcandA. about my
average weight ica hheea years past.
baagAat FsllAssa Rneay viii 10 shat il
sasams ~ a. il TIA atissa viii hlaow Ii.
restscns a. have DO"
Thers q no lngelsny doubt that Pei,
agra csn b earvd. soni delay nnsl il 10
TOO late, Il 10 yeara up 70 ecnsal. the
fsscarcstal RSagha.
The symRtems--haih red like sanharu,
akin peslng "a. eos moatA, thu Ira.
threat AVID ,onsss flaming red. with
nieA naess and sAolas indigestion and
AAsssA either diArrh@. a. eonstirasion
Thew u hope; get RaasAn's BIG Free
beck sO rellagrs ant learn abous the
s=zssdy fur rsllagrS TIT AAA at las, been
found Address American Compromising
Co. hox aec, Jasper, Ala, remembering
rnoney Is refunded in NJ case wAsrs the
remedy fails 70 eurv.--Adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
| AMERICANS KILLED
SIX
Captain Of steauNer Frsen Tanaleo
lsrinoa Ns~s Of AssassinatiOns IN
ieexleans.

Houston. Tex.--cspt. Oscar Lane o.
the steamer wtnitred. from Tampico,
which dockea hare Jane Z. sags he
positively knows Of SIX American cit
izens who were killed near Tampieo
In thu last few days- Fur. be said.
he said. vas assassinated La rowboat
while In boats and two were shot In .
pumping plant. John Smith. an engi.
neer for the East Coast ON com.Ans
he said, was assissinatsd In a rowboAt
May -. He added that he feared 3
general uprising and massacre of Ana
orleans In and near the Panueo oil
fieid2.
After detailing the several instances
OF which be said he had knowledge.
Capt, Lane made this statemeat.
IF conditions are not changed down
there soon. believe all Americans
will be driven out OF the district. There
seems to be q general feeling there
against oil citizens OF the United
States. One side Is no more 10 blame
than the other"
While Capt. Lane valid be had posi-
tive knowledge" OF circumstances sur
rounding the death Of six Americans,
he knew the name OF only one.
John Smith Was shot from am
bush. he said Two men were killed
few days ago In a pumping plant IN
the oil field and three others were
killed In the same manner Smith WAS
at various times and at different points
along the river"
X f. Brooks. president OF one Of
the companies said hts company. how
ever had not been able to move bar
rel Of oil for month out Of the Pa
uuco field
Conditions have been bad there for
wseks." he said The MeXicans have
taken a number OF our boats and have
driven most Of our MEN Oh; 81 lhe
field
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
MAKES A RAPID INVASION
Italian Forces Quickly Push Ztszaa
Line Through Mountain Passes
Into Austria,

Italian Frontier The Italian iRva.
sion Of the province OF Trent is pro-
crossing from the south along the
Adise and Chiese rivers, from the vest
across the Tonale Pass and from the
east by way 0: the Layaronnc plateau
The attack Of the Italians. ia contin
ulng all along the zigza frontier up
10 the highest part nerth where they
have osclpled The .sInpczzo valley. to
gether with the town Of Cortins,
Cor,ua is the junction Of several
railroads, the most important being
that from Pieve d CsdocA which leads
% Toblach along the Drays valley
Especially intere sting is the oecUpa
ton by the Italians Of the heights In
Southern Trentino. whore the Chiese
valley joins the AnFolia valley,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
SEDIMENT CARRIED TO SEA
Figures Show IN Amcst Incredible
Amount Transports BY chlna's
Mighty RIVER.

Some estimates OF he discharge 81
the YsngtEe- kians rifer and Of the
amount OF sediment /, carries have
recently been published by Prof Kon-
rad Keilhack of the Berlin School q
Mines. who visited tAe river in Sep.
TENDER. 1913, when the stage Of Wa
ter was unusually high From meas,
urements al depth made At Wusung,
Marking. end Hankow. and estimates
Of width and velocity this authority
concludes that the discharge below
Hankow 1855 miles from tho mouth.
amounts In time OF Geod 10 $500 coo
cubic feet per second The annual
mean is estimated at l.Tb0.o0o cuhic
fee, per second. Filtration measure
ments made At the mouth. near WI
sung. taken In conjunction with the
above figures Tor discharge indicate
an annual transport Of sediment AZ
the average rate OF $1,000 pounds per
second, or total OF 5si 900 coo tons
per Annum.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
RUSSIANS AEE FORCED TO EvAc,
UArE PRIZE RECENTLY CAP.
TuREo FROM AusrRiANs.
GREAT rEUTOHiC VICTORY
stro.Garman Drive Through carpa-
thIans and GAiieia Has Been vsry
s~ift--MAy Push On TO
Lsmbera.

London,-With the capture Of
Prnemysi. accomplished June 3. the
Aasro-Gsrman armies achieved the
main object OF the great thrust they
commenced against the Russians in
Western Gslieia a month ago.
Whether or not they accomplish this.
che Teutonic allies have won a great
victory and with a suddenness which
oyershadows all past operations Of the
war. II was only 10 weeks ago that
Przemysl fell to the Russians after a
elk months Investment. which was in.
terrupted for short time In November
by an austrian advance.
With the surrender OF the fortress,
there fell into the Russian hands, ac-
cording TO official reports, 100 600 Aus
trians and 500 guns and an immense
amount o! war material Most OF the
OF the forts, however, had been de.
stroyed by the Austriaus aud this Is
considered In military circles here TO
account for the fact that the fortress
succumbed SO quickly 10 the Austro-
German attack.
Whes the Russians captured pr2em.
ysl. they we're pressing the Auslrians
across the Carpathiau passes. Then
on May came the news Of a great
Austro-German drive into Ga!4cla- Ad
vancing slowly but surely and carrying
1909 guns, the Teutuns compelled the
Russians TO fail back until the Rus,
sian line ran 10 the right bank OF the
San.
Crossing the river. the Aastro-GeT
man forces progressed 10 the north
and south OF the fortress. and on June
l Berlin announced that three forts 10
the north had been stormed, while VI,
emma stated that the railway between
Przemysl and Lemherg was command
ed by Austrian guns
There still was hope In the allied
countries. however, that Russian
counter offensive would hold the inyad
ers of. but this proved III founded
and the Russians had to give up the
city which, earlier In the war. had
cost them so dearly to win
There * no estimate OF booty cap.
turcd, but II Is fairly certain that the
Russians. having lots OF time, got
away as many men and as much mate
rial "a possible and destroyed the guns
and ammunition that remained
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
Wild AUTO lniurss Woman,

shii0h when a 'nea automobile
ran wild at the shiloh National Para
and dashed into crowd assembled for
decoration day exercises. Mrs. Andrew
s,rsehsn, 80, Of Adamsvllle, Tenn,
was prohaol, fatally injured and Mrs
b, " Johnson G.. Of Hamburg. Tenn.
received serious hurts The husband
Of Mrs Johnson suffered painful
bruises
The car passed over Mrs Johnson
and her husband was Knocked do~r
trying 10 protect her.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
cLEAR.tEADED
Head Bookkssper Must Do Reliable.

The chief tookkeeper 10 large
business house IN one OF our great
Western cities sp.ahs Of the harm
coffee and tea did for him
My wife and drank our f,rst cup
OF Postum little over two years
ago. and We have used Il ever since.
10 the euiire exclusion OF tea and
coffee. Il happened In this way.
i had an attack Of pneumonia,
which left me with dyspepsia, or nsu.
ralgia OF the stomach Ny cup Of
cheer had always been coffee or tea,
but became convinced. after time,
that they aggravated my stomach
trouble. happened 10 mention tho
matter to my grocer one day and be,
suggested that | give Postum a viaS
Nexi day Il came and we liked |:
40 much that ws will never change
back. for ] am a we'll man today and
have used no medicine.
My work ~ chief bookkeeper Ia
our Cos branch house here in AZ a
very combining nature, During my COT.
fee drinking days ! was subject To
nervousness and the blues In add
ton TO my sick spells. These have
left me since ! began USING Postum
and can conscient iously recommend
II TO those whose work confines them
10 long hours Of severe mental eIer-
tlon."
Name given by Postum To, Bsttis
Creek, Mich Read The Road TO
Wellville,' In pkgs.
Postum comes In s~o forms
Postum ceresi--the original form
must be well boiled. tic aud Csc pack
ages.
instant Postum soluble powder
disaolves quickly in cup OF hot va
ter. and. with cream and sugar. nakey
delicious beverage instantly. SOC
and tpc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious AMI,
cost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold By Croesra
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11

Rome The little republic Of San
Marine. 2. square miles In area. A..
though entirely surrounded ~ Italian
territory. torms an absolutely iaie-
pendent state A serious discussion
IS now going on liz this republic as &c
whether Il shall remain neutral The
question is more tmpogtAa; than AZ
pears az srst sight San Marine
standing on high mountain. don
mates TIE AdTistic II & continues
neutral Austrian aerop,aRes could ~
pals, take en- new supplies and retQr.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
Jackson Now Has Commission.

Jackson Jackson on Jane Z
changed from eouncilmanic 10 com
mission form Of government with the
election Of Lawrence Taylor. young
business man, as maynr-commissioner
over Joan L.. Wisdom, representing
The Older element" by vote OF Lei
20 s0r Nr Taylor headed the young
mems ticket which declares for
progressive reforms, more paved
streets and water and light extensions
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
YOUNG AGAIN HEADS VETS
Confederate Veterans Commend >reii.
dent Wilson on stand for Protee.
ton OF Flags Honor,

Richmond. Va Gen Bennett X
Young OF Louisville. NY. was re elect
ed commanderin.chiet Of the United
Confederate Veterans Ia annual re.
union here Birmingham. Ala. was Sc.
lected as the reunion city for 1916
Before the close OF the final bust
ness session the reunion sent the FOL
lowing greeting. In the form OF an
unanimously adopted resolution. to the
president OF the United States;
The United Confederate Veterans.
in twentyiifth annual reunion, Assem-.
BLEED at Richmond. Va, send greetings
10 Woodrow Wilson, president Of the
United States. As soldiers who know
only too well the horrors OF war and
as citizens Of reunited country va
are glad at heart that we have AT
Washington a president who, strictly
neutral between warning nations. will
with wisdom and courage, stand for
all regard and respec, of the honor OF
the American flag and a proper oh.
seryancc OF the full rights OF the hum.
blest American citizen"
The reading Of the resolution was
received with tumultuous applause by
veterans, who again cheered the name
Of President Wilson when Congress,
man Hefln q Alabama declared that
the defenders of the south had been
spared to see man, born in the
southland the son 81 a Confederate
soldier. the president Of the United
States "
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
Turkx Eear 5uIaarta.

London An Athens dispatch VII
Rome states that Bulgaria is eorcen
'rating an army on the Turkish from
tier This aas occaSioned great alarm
in CoHstAat.Hnp!e, with the result tsa,
troops tn large psmhers are being re,
called from the Gall.poli peninsula and
rushed to Adrianopie and Kirk Kills
sch 10 meet eYentualities that are an.
tieipa,ed in that quarter In cnnse
qnence OF o. threatening aspect on
the Bulgarian frontier.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11

Paris Finance Minister Rho, nitro
duced bill in the chamber Of deea
ties June 7 for the provisional appro
priation nt sl.l.0.Oo0. Geo FOR the ,a,rd
quarter ct The present ysag VI Riho,
presented memoranda showing that
the ex,rAord sae,y appropriations since
the war began ard including the est
mates for the third quarter 81 1915
amour, 10 s4.4Q00e0.eea Including ap
preparations already made when tas
war began Tor the last five months a
1914. the total Is stSGo 9Qa ooa tor The
fourteen months ending SEPT. :.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11

Berlin The official report on the
.shor marke; In April states that act,
I've work which had been going on In
a number Of industries some months
showed no diminution The demand
for coal remained active as In March,
and buyers Of pig irou showed greater
easerEess 10 place contracts. III"
meta! working and machinery indus
tries continued 10 wu-s a; high pres.
sure. Electrical com panies are run.
aiae OF hig army contracts and some
q, them worked overtime The ready
made clothing trade showed furthe'
Improvement.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11

Union City Col Hugh Csirun. Is.
veteran Of both the Mexican and Civil
waI&. is dead at his home two miles
south west of here. For meri,orious
service be received the title Of coioaei
during The Mexican war.
In 1887 he came here from sumner
county and purchsserd an extensive
farm. paying si.J an acre for land
that ia DOW worth more than SEQ Up
until the LAG, few years he personally
managed his business affairs.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
Alphabetical,

Willis Won't you dine with me-
ellis Thank you. | just dined, !
was home and had my regular meal ot
apples, apricots and asparagus.
Nillis-lsn't that rather odd com.
binAtton'
ellis Well, YOU sec. my wife went
To a domestic science school and had
10 leave after the frat week Life
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
No Case for sympathy.

"You didn't award any damages
worth mentioning In that breach OF
promise case
No explained the foreman az the
jury We decided that the plaintiff
was lucky TO re; rid Of man who
would write the fool letters her Law.
yer read to us"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11

London --' According 10 news from
the Austrian frontier, says the Morn
ing Posts Rerae sponitnt "tAt
Austrian ministry met Monday repre-
sentatives from Rerliu being present
To discuss the Roumanian note /, Is
understood that Roumaaia S demands
viii be refused The relations be
tween the two countries Already ar,
strained
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-06-11
AIRSHIPS RAID LONDON
zeppelns Fly over Ensland's Capita,
and Drop 90 Bomhs-~Four Are
Killed and Fires Started.

London Ninety bombs were
dropped in the RAID on London May 81
hy Zeppcllu a.rshjps
FoGJ persons were Killed and 4 ieN
were injured No public building was
damaged This information was siyer
out Officially