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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
Allied Fleet Blocks Out Horizon

London, March 10, 1903 A. NJ
The allied fleet literally blocks out the
horizon between the island of Tene-
dos and the main land, says the ''Daily
Mail 81 Tenedos corresp, udent. The
= ss<ssre' ~ theysignsI fiags, the fash
flysef the hchographs and the waving
o. the sernaphofcs gives the Acct q
gala appearance
The task of the mine sweepers, the
correspondent adds, which are eleven
miles up the Dardanelles, is being
made difficult by the fact that the
Turks are continually launching float
ing mines. The mine sweepers are be.
ing assisted by waterplanes.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
Turk is h Statement
Says the Bouvet of
the Allied Fleet Is
Sent to Bottom
SHIPS HEAVILY
SHELL THE FORTS
Task of the Mine sweepers In the Dar-
danelles Being Made Difficult BY
the Enemy, Who Are Continually
Launching Floating Mines

oonstantinople, BY Wireless to Bcr-
lin and London, March 10, S.15 A. NJ.
An official statement issued from
Turkish headquarters says:
Our fleet early to-day bombarded
the ship yards and maneuvering place
OF torpedo boats west of Theodosia
Ton the Black Sea in Crimea, a port
of Russia) and set the buildings ON
fire.
AN allied enemy fleet heavily
shelled the forts of the Dardanelles,
which replied effectively, sinking the
French battleship Bouvet."
The French battleship Bouvet which
is reported in Turkish official state.
ment to have been sunk in the Darda-
nelles was vessel of 1000 tons dis
placement, laid down in 1898 with a
complement of 621 men. Her arma-
ment consisted of two 12-inch guns,
two 1O.S-inch, eight 5.5-inch; eight
S.9-inch; ten 3 Founders and ten |
Founders, besides two torpedo tubes.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22

Rev. and Mrs. c. A. Harper enter
tanned the ladies Of the two aid soci-
cites Of the Presbyterian church on last
Friday night at the msnse with jap
anese tea. The house was artistically
decorated for the occasion and the
guests we're received on their arrival
BY the host and hostess. The aid soci-
cites with the assistance Of Mr.. Harper
have made many improvements in the
manse during the summer and fall
resenily passed and the guests viewed
these with much pleasure. the entire
house being thrown open to them on
this occasion. By these improvements
il has beer made more comfortable and
particularly neat and attractive. A
dainty course Of sandwiches and tee
was served the guests By the hostess
who vas gowned in japanese costume,
and the boAs Delivered The members Of
the two societies = talk in which be
Thanked them for interest they bst
manifested IN helping % make The
nasss nore besutiful and attractive
and comfortable.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22

A. D. Knox. industrial agent of the
N. c. q ST. l.. Ry. was in Somerville
Wednesday. having come here with Mr..
Browden Of ElPaso. Illinois. who is
looking out for home in this section.
Mr.. Browden is a young farmer Of much
promise. has made success of the
business Of farming and stock raising
in Illinois. but who finds lands too high
there to permit his buying Il. He :
looking out for himself and others and
If be succeeds in locating suitable prop
erty hefe wants to buy and will be
followed by others who will do the same.
He Is an educated man and capable Of
farming in the most modern way.
Fayette county viii be fortunate tC
have him and other such young mer
locate here and make their homes,
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22

amounts he owed them are Mrs. c. G.
Linyard s554.o6. VIM. R. Moore Dry
Goods Co.. Of Memphis, sl4s.50 and
Memphis Queenswsre Co.. slz7.0l.
The other claims named in the bill Of
assignment are for amounts from S. up
to ss5. and are due to wholesale mer-
chandise houses mostly, in Memphis.
New York and elsewhere. The total
Indebtedness named amounts to sls7S. SO.
and the stock Of goods assigned will in
voice about $500 or 500 according tc
advice given BY the trustee. The poor
business occssioned by the conditions Of
the past fall are responsible for thi:
business reverse and must be regretted
by the community.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22

This is one Of the ways in which the
N G. & St. L. Ry. il helping the teri
tory covered BY its lines. Mr.. Knox =
devoting q large part of his time to this
very work. and he win add very much
to our county If We will but cooperate
with him in finding suitable lands Ter
sale to these young men from our
northern neighbor state and help 10 10
cafe them among as.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22
low no Give oulaIae To chlIarsa.

FEBRrLfNE is the trademark name given % -
Improved Quinine Itisa TasteIess Syrup. pleas
art to take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take II and never know Il IL Qninine-
Also especially adapted 10 adults who canned
take ordinary Quinine. Does moi nanseatr nor
cause nervousnezs nor ringing IN the head ny
Il the next time yon need ouinine Cor any par
pose. Ask for 7-onn<e original packaee. The
name FEDRILfEE Is blown IN bette. 3 eests
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22
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| LOCAL AND PERSONAL

For Sale:-One good brood SOW, end
10 pigs 10 weeks old J. G. HENDoN. 1-22
Joe Turner. of Haywood County. Is a
guest Of. his sister Mrs. L: F. Catron.
Tom Carpenter is with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Carpenter, this
week.
For RENT. = Desirable residence, 8
blocks from square. Apply to Louis
Lipsky. If
Mrs. ]. w. Havercamp and Mrs. j.
H. Havercsmp were visitors in Jackson
on last Friday.
w. F. Short Of WhitevilIe is spend
ing some time.the guest Of his neice,
Mrs. L F. Catron.
For Sale Genuine Texas Red Rust
Proof oats for seed. ], B. Claxton. R.
2, Somerville. -l.22. ea asi
Mrs. r. T. Scott has returned to her
home at Macon after visit with Miss
Kate Harvey in this city. II
At your service again in general
line of light repairing. Over divers
Garage. Respectfully, J. P. Moore. II
Miss Carrie Pulliam has returned to
her home in Somerville after visit of
several days with relatives in Memphis.
Somerville needs cooperative spirit
among her business men to make her
one of the leading towns in this section,
Mrs. Matte L. Dickinson has been II
Somerville part of the present week
guest Of her brother, W. E, Crawford,
FOR SALE-A log wagon in good con,
dition, with chains and complete log
cling outfit. H. H. Wiles, Somerville
Tennessee, 1-22
Fendall Carpenter and family Of
Paducah were guests the last weekend
of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. E
Carpenter.
Mrs. j. H. Cooke and children
Camille and Malcom. of Moscow, are
guests Of the formers mother, Mrs. ].
H. Cooke, this week.
Mrs. John Lehman Of New Yorl
arrived here Monday, and is guest o
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. M. Skaller
at their home on South Main street.
Incubator for sale:-A Cypher
Standard Incubator, 20 egg size, u
perfect condition and used successfulll
last season. W. T. Loggins. Somer
vile, Tenn. PILLS
FOR SALE: Pure bred s. L. Wyan
dotte coekerels and pullets sl.O0 each
Eggs i5.sl.oo. 100 egg Chairman 10
cubator $500. Mrs. ]. W. Matheson
Williston Tenn. 2
Mrs. E. j. Moore entertained with
luncheon at her home on last Thursda
in honor Of Mrs. Vernon Burkhead Q
jackson. who was guest Of her father
Mr., 5. L Shelton.
J. H. Flippin. president Of the Firs
National Bank of Covington and fol
mer Fayette countian was lookin
after business matters in Somervill
Thursday of this week.
There were ginned ii Fayette count
m to January this season %, $40 bale
of cotton against 26. 1876 to the sam
date last season. these being the figure
recently sent out BY the census depart
ment.
FOR SALE. good horse 6yrs: oil
pair mules Z yrs. old, Durcc Jerse
male pigs. G. B. Baskervill, ?. c
Mason. Tenn. r. R. No. 2. l viii De
liver pigs or show stock also at Somei
VILE or Stanton liz
FoR RENT Ny farm 2 miles south :
Mason on Somerville and Coyingtc
road. AS acres Of land. about 90 IN co
tivafion. Dwelling and 2 tenant house
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22
Mems Clothing and
OvercOatS

$1,000 and $500 values. .$12.75
1900 and $1,000 valves $1O.75
1880 values .... 7.75
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22
Blankets
A Full, Beautiful Line

A nice line of Comforts, from $l.25
to $3.50 values cut proportionately
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-01-22

w. X. Linyafu VINO nus ue
q Racket store on the north side OF the
square in this city for about two years
past made an assignment on lest Nom
ssv for the benefit Of his creditors.
naming II. B. Tharp as trustee to wind
m the business. Only three claimants
re named whose accounts are moas
than one hundred dollArs. These with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Question of Tax on
 Fertilizer Companies
 to Be Heard March 9

Montgomery, February 15.-(Special) The state tax commission has issued rotices addressed to all fertilizer com panies in Alabama, all county tax as- sessors, tax collectors, and county com missioners, regarding the assessment of fertilizer companies on solvent credits. This notice reads as follows:
 The state tax commission has not at tempted heretofore to assess solvent credits against fertilizer companies doing business in Alabama. It has been under stood with the representatives of these various companies that the matter would be given general hearing before the c6mmisison as a whole, at which hearing the question as to the status of assess ments the liability for solvent credit as- easements and the amount of such ,solr vent credits would be passed upon. This letter is to notify you that the question of the assessment of fertilizer companies doing business in this state will be heard by the commission on March 22. You are requested in behalf of those companies which you may represent. or of which you may have knowledge to notify all such companies that the commission will take up this question in it's entirety on March 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
EDWARDS REPORTS
 ON CANAL DISORDER
Unarmed Americans Were Fired Upon by Police and Mob, Says
 Canal Zone Commander

Washington, February 15.-Details of the Panama carnival riot. in which q Panama policeman was killed ald 35 persons, 23 American soldiers and civil tans, were wounded Saturday, came to the department today in a report from Brig. Gen. Clarence Edwards, oom- manding the canal zone garrison.
 All the wounded are expected to re- cover, the general said, and no fur ther trouble is expected. He explained that the Americans, all unarmed, were fired on by police and a mob after in- dlvidual alterations had precipitated a general row.
 "'fhe soldiers were without arp,s oi any kind, animated by carnival spirit mus on the part of the soldiers at any timo," the report says. "Ameucans both soldiers and civilians, were fired on ly the Panama police and mob with Remington rifles, with baDnets fixed and with high powered cartridges and pistols. A few soldiers took their small 22-calibre target rifles from a nearby shooting gallery in the tenderloin and fired few shots. They were imma- diately disarmed by Lieutenant Edger- ly, who turned them over to the pc lice and then summoned all noncon- missioned officers and with small pre- Vost guard locked arms and pushed all soldiers and Americans back The police and mob moved the othe' way but continued firing and thro8ing rocks. though there were no dnswer- ing shots from the unarmed Americans The Panama national officials as soon as they arrived aided in every way as well as the local officials.
 T believe the death of the Panama policeman was caused by police bul- let's but our medical officers will ne present at the autopsy to determine the questions. I have forbidden soldiers during the remaining days of tho car nival to visit the city of Panama. Prob ably all wounded soldiers will get well DO not anticipate further trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
ANXIOUS FOR SAFETY |OF DIPLOMATS IN THE| CAPITAL 0F MEXICO Representatives Are Told
 to Use Own Discretion About Leaving
 Country

Washington, February l5.-Virtually all foreign diplomatic representatives in Mexico City have been instructed by their governments to use their own dis cretion about leaving the capital ac- cording to an announcement today by Secretary Bryan.
 The British and Italian ambassadors inquired of the state department dur ing the day as to it's advices from Mex ico, reflectng the anxiety of their gov ernments over the situation in Mex leo City where food is scarce and the water supply cut off. The situation has been complicated further by Cell eraI Carranza's decree that none of his subordinate military chiefs shall dis cuss diplomatic questions. This deprives the diplomatic corps at Mexico City of the privilege of dealing with Gen. eral Obregon, or the de facto author ities. The only alternative Is a visit to Carranza at Vera Cruz where dip lomats are unwilling to go lest their visits be construed as formal recog- hilton.
 Some embassies here understand thas diplomats in Mexico City have agreed that if they leave Mexico City they will leave the country entirely.
 Secretary Bryan said today he did not know the plans of the Brazilian minister, in charge of American in- terests. The Brazilian minister has been informed, however, that the Amer ican government does not look with favor on Carranza's suggestion that the diplomatic corps go to Vera Cruz. E It is expected the situation will be fully discussed at tomorrow nights cabinet meeting.
 state department statement issued tonight said:
 IF D. Nagel, concerning whom in quiries have been made. has arrived in Monterey and is we'll
 "A dispatch dated February f3, from Eagle Pass. states that reports from Sabinas say Villa troops again have appeared on the outskirts of Monclova and that Carranza troops under com mand of Gen. Luis Gutierrez have evac- uated Moncloya, falling back to Her. manas without offering resistance.
 "Piedras Negras is reported quiet.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
MAIL CARRIER
 TAKES OWN LIFE

Columbus Miss, February 15.--tSpe- cial )-After having spent Sunday with his parents at their country home H. the Caledonia neighborhood, Samuel B. Myers, a city mail carrier, returned home last night and early this morn- ing committed suicide by shooting him self through the heart. He had been Respondent for sometime but so fer as could be learned there was no req son to fear serious trouble. The deceased was 24 years old anG unmarried. He was member of a. prominent family, having been the son of G. w. Myers a prominent planter of the Caledonia neighborhood and al brother of Lee Myers, assistant post master at West Point, Miss. The body was taken to Caledonia this afternoon end interment will occur there tomor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
MAN KILLED WHILE DRIVING ALONG ROAD M. V. Martin Meets Tragic Death Near
 Opelika

Opelika, February 15-(Speciall-One of the most sensational murders ever per petrated in this county was committed Sunday afternoon in Beat !. near the old lime kiln, about eight miles south of this place, when M. Y. Martin was assassin ated while driving along the public road in his buggy. The murder occurred near Martins home and the first intimation of the tragedy was given when the team Martin was driving pulled up and halted in front of his home with Martin dead in the buggy.
 The victim was shot at close range, the whole contents of the shotgun taking ef- feet in the left side of the throat, making an ugly wound, which produced death in sta nty. Officers were immediately notified of the homicide and rushed to the scene of the tragedy, but failed to find sufficient clue to make arrest this morning. However, Shep Murphy and Charley Brown. both white men, were arrested and lodged in jail charged with the kill ing.
 Martins body was brought to this city and prepared for burial and was shipped to Columbus, Ga, for interment toninight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
VETERANS INDORSE
 THE WORKS BILL
Are Asked to Write to Washington Urging Favorable Action by
 Congress

Confederate veterans in Alabams have been requested to write 10 all
 members of the national Senate and
 House of Representatives indorsing the
 Works bill providing for the appoint
 ment of a commission to take charge
 of the Mountain Branch home at John-
 son City, Tenn. and make it available
 for the use of Confederate veterans,
 their wives and widows.
 It Is said that this bill is supported
 by many members of the Grand Army
 of the Republic and has met with wide
 approval among the veterans anc
 daughters
 At the last meeting of Camp Wilcox
 the bill was indorsed and veterans
 asked to write to Washington. A let
 ter from Perry de Leon, a naval vet
 eran, residing at Washington, to Rob
 ert R. zell, adjutant, was read. MT.
 Gaston in speaking of the. Works bill wrote as follows:
 "If the bill passes, as I think and
 frevently pray 1t will it will give Ala
 bama s100 as supplementary aid for
 each veteran in her home She, like |
 homa, ought to have either home for women or admit them into the present home. This is something that appeals strongly to me and the camps and
 chapters should demand that the leg islature at it's first session should en : act a law and provide an appropria . tion for establishing a home for women. "The Works bill is- the continuation of six years of labor on my part and would have passed three years ago, but for the opposition. of certain south ern senators and representatives who were unable to distinguish between pensions which no Confederate yeter an earning living or capable of do- ing so, should expect. ask or receive and bill to care for the destitute and afflicted.
 This opposition I broke down by obtaining letters from the commander and honorary commander in chief, the three department commanders and above all the president general and all
 the state presidents of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, repre- senting 100000 noble women Tn 34 states Our solons, when this was oons were quick to change front. It would be a bold senator or congressman who would antagonize the daughters above all. Political death would be his loom. The sons. too, who are now the tax payers, and above all, the voters of our dear southland, would bury him 100 deep ever to be resurrected. Your friend and comrade,
 PERRY M DE LEON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
BIRMINGHAM HAS VERY GOOD PROOF Strong Statements Being Made by Citizens
 Who Have Tested
 Vitalitas

Here are some additional statements from Birmingham people who have tested ando know what Vitalits will do.
 For 45- years l have been a sufferer from nasal catarrh and nervousness. decided to try Vitalitas It was just what l needed, and l am thankful to say 1t has produced cure. Now l rest well, enjoy my meals and am the happiest per- son iving.'' Mrs. B. F. Jockson, 6720 Hill- man ave.
 For three years I have been bothered with constipation and rundown condition; have tried almost every known remedy; then took vitalitas and 1t Is pleasure for me to state that I am now getting well. I can eat and enjoy my food, rest well at night. something have not done for several years past" Mrs. w. B. Frost (Aldrich), Birmingham, Ala. Have had a soreness in my stomach and have been bothered with gases aris- | ing. Have not had good nights sleep l for three months. I have 50 much praise 1 for your wonderful Vitalitas that I am giving you this testimonial. It might be l the means of some poor sufferer finding relief. After taking Vitalitas a few days | was able to sleep all night long and
 am positive 1t Is going to cure me-" L. l T. Allen, 2T36 Pike avenue, Ensley, Bir. mingham, Ala
 | a spring tonic and corrective Vitali- tas should be in every home. Take it ir either hot or cold water.
 Visit the display and sample Vitalita, I today at Averty's drug store 109-11 Twentieth street., or write there for in formation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
FREIGHT MARKET
 IS STRONG AGAIN

London, February 15.-(Correspon- dence of the Associated Press )-After a brief period of comparative quiet, with easier rates. the freight market has become strong again and owners of available steamers are showing much reserve. The River Plate to United Kingdom and continent is the strongest market. and boat is said to have been chartered at $1S75 per ton, San Lo- renzo to the United Kingdom. This is s1.25 above the previous best
 Cotton rates continue firm and boats are difficult to charter.
 Release of German steamers by the admiralty does not appear to have eased the freight market at Newcastle.
 It is reported that eight large steam CTS taken from Great Britain's an- tagonists are being put into trade be- tween Great Britain and India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
RUSSIANS DRIVEN
 BACK BY GERMANS
Plan to Assume Offensive on Own Territory-NO
 Change in West

London, February 15.-O1:2o D. m)--The sustained Austro-German attacks in the east with Petrograd's admission that the Russians plan to assume the defensive on their own territory is an important feature of the military situation.
 The Germans claim progress in Buko- wina and unofficial advices from Buda- pest even say that the Austrians have swept as far east as Czernowitz. although the latest official communication from Vienna does not so state However. the Austrians claim to have occupied Mad worna, in southeastern Galicia
 There is no noteworthy change in the west. The Germans took sabout 1oOl yards of trenches south of Ypres, but the allies partially balanced this by cap turning about 300 yards between Sethune and La Bassee
 The British public is centerine it's in- terest just now in the outcome of the German so-called blockade of British waters. due to begin Thursday with spe- cial reference to it's effect on neutral shipping.
 The speeches in the House of Commons of David Lloyd-George, chancellor of the exechequer, and Winston Spencer Churchill. first lord of the admiralty, the former explaining concerted financial plans of the allies and the latter review ing the naval situation and promising the utmost endeavors to cut off all Ger man food supplies, temporarily have overshadowed war news.
 The Royal Dutch steamship company today suspended service to Havre on account of the German threat, and, &C., cording to- Berlin dispatches. all Dutch shipping companies have decided to sus- pend service to England after February IS.
 The British steamer Wavelet, from Pen sacola, struck a mine in the English channel. The loss of life numbered 12, and the steamer was beached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
GOVERNOR HATFIELD
 CRITICIZES PAPERS

Charleston, W. Va, February 15.--Gov. Henry D. Hatfield, in an address today before the convention of the West Vir- ginia Federation of Labor, charged that "a subsidized press and an unnamed corporation were attempted to destroy his administration. He declared that ''the subsidized press of West Virginia" had attempted to dictate to him and had used 'every possible effort'' to COG, ce him.
 He said certain interests were attempt ing to blame everything on him, and oer' cludcd: When it is all over, the blame they are trying to saddle on me will be placed on the right shoulders. I krow where the responsibility lies, and a Judas representing a capital of over $ei,- OO0,0 900 will have to bear the burden. un- holy alliances that have the heel of op- pression on our necks cannot succeed in their unholy purposes in trying to destroy this admin straticr."