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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-06-30
A Call 10 Patriots.

Now our hearts beat fast for our
country. The tocsin of war is sound
ing, the colors are flying, there is a
cry to arms" It is an hour of
need. Strong courageous men must
ans wer the call.
We will not tolerate war Of lust
or greed. We will not support an
army Of ruthless invaders. We will
fight, notHoLbooty, not for revenge,
not for glory, bvt only for the en-
thronement Of justice and peace
Such a fight is not always nay. 1t
is seldom waged with shot and
shell.
The essence Of our Americanism
is that we will ever strive to shield
our country against the evils, with
out and within, which would COM
pass her downfall. And Americas
most dangerous enemies are the
greed, graft, exploitation and igno-
rance within her own borders.
Where these flourish, men and in
stitutions delay.
Every man is revolutionist.
Every great move is heralded by a
declaration Of independence.
o. Today Tennessee is on the TIRES
hold Of peaceful revolution What
we do now will shape our destiny
We are to determine whether we
will call a constitutional convention
which, holding fast that which is
good, shall remould our ancient in
stitutions IN keeping with the intel
liaepce and experience Of the twen-
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-06-30

W. E. Stewart, a farmer living2K
miles northwest from here was TAX
en- on a warrant charging him burn
ing the barn of Muse McKelvey near
Montezuma Thursday night after
killing plug mule and placing it
in the stable for which he had TAX
en- a good mule belonging to Nickel
vey.
He was cited for preliminary
hearing before Esq. M. L. Cheatam
Monday evening on a charge Of lar
ceny and incenderarism and after
the testimony of the states witness
es he was bound over to circuit
court on 81, 900 bond which Tues
day had not been made. Hender-
son Gazette. June g.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-06-30
Breaking Precedent.

James |. Flnney, editor OF the
Columbia Herald, who is admitted
to be one of the best posted news
paper men in Tennessee, gives the
following history to show that for
Democratic candidates for Governor
had the privilege of naming the
men whom they wanted to manage
their campaigns as chairman of the
Executive Committee:
For many years the governors
friends have dominated the state
committee OF the dominant party.
In 1890 the late Thomas M. McCon-
nell was made chairman of the
Democratic state committee because
the governor wanted him for the
place. Gov Turley selected the late
William H. Carroll for chairman Of
the state committee in 1892. In
1895 at the request of Bob Taylor,
the late Squire Coleman was made
chairman of the committee. Morgan
c. Fitzpatrick was Gov. McMillin's
personal choice for the place in 1898
and 1900 and in 1902 and 1904
Frank M. Thompson was selected
by Gov. Frazier; in 1908. Henry B.
Morrow, who had managed Patter-
sons pre-convention campaign, was
made chairman Of the committee
The then governor also selected the
party chairman in 1908 and 1910"
On the recent action Of the State
Committee forcing L. D. Fill on
Gov. Rye as committee chairman
and campaign manager, the Jack
son Sun comments.
The breaking Of this precedent
may not mean disaster for the par
ty in Tennessee, for the Republicans
are split and disorganized. But the
outcome of the new system Of par
ty management, which offers wide
opening for machine politicians to
get control Of the state government
is worthy Of careful consideration
by the rank and file Of the Demo-
cratic party. 1t may not mean
much this year, but it would be well
to look to the future and do little
calculating on what it will lead to
if the governor, the choice of the
people, is not, to be permitted to
have any voice in the affairs of his
own party.
Blind adherence to a system just
because it has been established for
many years or because of a rever-
ence for precedent would not be
sufficient ground for Directing to
the committees action. But when
a precedent like the one that has
been broken has become an impor-
tant part of the Democratic party
system, both in state and national
affairs, it is a dangerous thing to
abandon it without ceremony. We
shall see what we shall see"
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-06-30
For unnleaaant 0dora.

Burnt coffee will free the house
from cooking odors. So will a smoul-
dering piece Of string. A handful OF
lavender flowers In bowl with lemon
peel covered with boiling water Inn
parts a gentle fragrance to an entire
apartment.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-06-30

#pisv theH HfFHebis#s
New York World: Because Mr.
Wilson would not make war upon
Mexico at the command Of Ameri-
can ranchers and concessionaires
and In obedience to the wishes Of
the Kaiser, the republican press has
denounced him as cowardly. weak
and vacillating.
Now that he has met General
Caranzas actual threat of aggres-
sion by mobilizing the national
guard, he is condemned by the New
York Sun for involving us in a war
from which the people Of the Unit
ed States shrink in disgust" and by
the New York Press as "a man who
Is always too late" whose army is
no good and whose militia is even
worse.
What can be the purpose Of this
undertaking Of the President and
this rotten-esging Of the army and
militia? Have the GerInan-language
newspapers made such a success in
Potsdaming this country that what
they are pleased to call the vernac-
ular press is warranted in following
their example?
To be fllriously for war in time of
peace and rampantly for peace in
time Of war may be consistent par
tisanship, but as an exhibition of
Americanism it is more contempt
BILE than anything that has yet at.
tached to blatant hyphenism While
our hyphenates malign the govern
ment to which they owe allegiance,
they wave the flag and profess a
superior patriotism. Our partisans
not only SANDER their government
but mock all the agencies and SYM
bols Of its power and sovereignty.
We do not believe that the repub-
lican party can be reunited and Mr..
Hughes elected by such means. 1t
is no offense to keep the peace with
Mexico, to be patient with the err
rors Of its leaders, to sympathize
with Its unhappy people and, if pos
sible, to assist them to respecta-
BILE place among the nations. If
this benevolent attitude is misun-
derstood by General Carranza, there
is nothing wrong in being fully pre-
pared for WantOn h0StilitieS that ne
may begin.
The President assures the coun-
try that there will be no war with
Mexico even now unless it is invit-
ed by Mexico itself. War with
Mexico brought on by a misguided
chieftain bedeviled by bad infuen-
ces at home and abroad would not
be as deplorable as war entered up
on in response to the shrieks of
Potsdamers and plutocrats, because
ours would not be the responsible
ty, but none the less it is an evil to
be avoided by all honorable means,
if possible
Worse than necessary war;, how
ever, is sedition, and more to be
dreaded than alien conspiracy is
domestic faction that centers in a
party the loyalty that is due to the
nation and those who guide it.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-06-30
Wanted a L.onuer Rest.

Doctor-"It's nothing .rlous, Car
ney. I'll have you back on the Job In
q week" Patient-"Whist! Cant ye
make 1t two weeks. docthor, bein' as
yer bill Is goin' to be paid by tn
compny9'-Puck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
STOMACH AILMENTS
The NATIONS CURSE

There is no ailment causing more
woe and misery than stomach Trouble.
OFTEN Gall Stones, Cancer and Ulcers
OF the Stomach and Intestines. Con-
stipation, Acute Indigestion, Auto
INVESTIGATION, Yellow Jaundice, APP
pendicitls and other serious and fatal
ailments result from 1t. Thousands
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plete recovery to Mayr's Wonderful
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Contains no alcohol-no habit-form-
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bottle of Mayr's Wonderful Rem
edy from O'Donnelrs Drug Store,
Peoples Drug store, or any relia BILE
druggist. who will return your money
II It fails.-Advt.
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renee o. Murray, then Comptroller of
the Currency. and declared that the
commissions on stock deals were treat
cd as individual accounts.
The witness Identified a statement OF
his examination of the Riggs Bank In
1918. This statement, admitted after
Identification by the witness. quoted
Ham as writing to the Comptroller
OF the Currency concerning the method
qf keeping the commission made by
Riggs Bank officers on stock transac-
lions.
Attorney Hogan here offered in evil
dence a series of letters which passed
between the officers OF the bank and
he Comptroller OF the Currency. OBJ
lection was at once made by District
Attorney Laskey, who argued that tho
correspondence had no bearing upon
the criminal procedure
Mr.. Hogan explained that the de-
Tense offered correspondence to re-
fute the statements made to the jury
by District Attorney Laskey that the
bank sought to conceal the method by
died.
Instead of having a strong motive
Laskey." Mr.: Hogan said. I'VE now
propose to show that In 1914 and on
repeated times, the Comptroller of the
Currency was fully. thoroughly and
clearly advised by Mr.. Glover, the
Mersrs. Flather. and Milton r. Allies
Just how transactions were made"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
WELL KNOWN LADY
SAYS CONSTIPATION
GONE, APPETITE GOOD
Steamboat Mans Wife Loud In
Praise Of Dreco for What
II Did for Her.

The principal reason that the fame
Of Dreco has spread like wild fire IL
because everyone who has tested II, or
has seen what Il would do, has a GOOD
word for II and never misses a chance
to speak of II. For instance the signed
statement recently received Of Mrs.
Daisy Jones. OF 429 Sixth street north
west. Mrs Jones' husband lie a steam
boat pilot on tho Potomac river, ana
has been for n number OF years and In
widely known. She says: ii have re-
ceived splendid results from your medi-
cine Dreco In the treatment of a long
standing case OF Constipation. Liver
and Kidney troubles. ! suffered awful
nervous and at times had splitting
headaches. My tongue was coated,
breath foul, and bad taste in my mouth.
and my stomach would MI up with gas
and my food seemed to sour. 1 am now
on my second bottle Of Dreco, and the
constipation Is entirely relieved. pains
all gone from my back and limbs, liver
is acting well which, Of course, elimin-
ated the bad breath and coated tongue.
N.Y. appetite is good and my food d.
gests without forming gas any more.
am feeling better generally. and gladly
recommend Dreco to all perCons suf-
fering as was" We can refer anyone
to dozens of people who have used
Dreco and gotten equally as good re-
suits as Mrs. Jones did. Dreco the
great root and herb medicine, is sold at
all O'Donnell Drug Stores. Aliens in
Alexandria. Bury's in Anacostia. Price
800. Call for Dreco and accept no
other-Adyt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23

80 49,. o. IN. ,orventiors have
acpa.S soo" wv
r,is,s,p, ~, - y. @ ~ tha 49, Tor des
ha9e ~ ,bat ,.as,,re for The remainder
~ The raet as e. h. i,nnrobable that
he h,ii csn bo nassed bafnre saturday.
80,
Page Explains Bill.
co,gr..sm.n par. NJ North Carolina
~ ,-,N,.. III 49,,
opened uepate on the Dst1ct WI .oaas
with brief speech explanatory OF tpe
committee, although the totai u snah-
ever reported from the Appropriations
Committee .although the totai ~ SMam
or man tne D1strict Dill OF Hst year
az was amenucu III ,ne Sehnte s
LII. "a, pc oco law. Ine pni ne Eli
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
WAITE GROWS GRIM
AT STORY OF DOCTOR
CONTINUED from First Page.)

cal process. He said traces of arsenic
were also found in the kidneys.
While the technical description Of the
analysis of Pecks stomach was being
given, the jurors showed little interest
and gazed around the room. Waite APP
peared bored.
Vaughan was excused after a few
questions on cross examination and Dr.
Otto II. Schultz. medical assistant to
the district attorney, was call. Schultz;
sizes since 1896. lie told OF going 70
Grand Rapids with Assistant District
Attorney Maneuse on March 20 to en-
anime the body of Peck. Schultz said
he took portions OF practically every
part Of Peck's body. examined them MI
crosoopically, but failed to ind traces
Of any disease'from which death might
result.
DR., Stanley r. Benedict. professor OF
chemistry at Cornell University. then
was called. He told of finding traces of
arsenic In sections Of Pecks irtestincs.
He also said he examined Pecks brain
for traces of chloroform and found Il.
He ssid the examination was qualita-
tive only and for that reason he could
not tell the amount
Ten uniformed policemen were on duty
In the corridor OF the criminal courts
building to control the crowd gathered
as court opened today.
Mrs. Dorothy Van Palmenberg. In
whom Mrs. Margaret Horton. DR..
Waite's Studio companion" confided
was one Of the first spectators admit
she may be called asa witness. Mrs
Horton will be within call of the scourt
during the day and may take the stand
late this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
Health Is the First Wealth"

The rich man suffering from asth-
matte or pulmonary trouble knows
this even better than the poor man
thus afflicted. Either may be able to
obtain relief by using Eckman's
Alternative. q preparation containing
calcium Chord which for more than
twenty years has been giving wide
spread satisfaction In such cases.
or course, it's use should be second
ed by rest, pure food and fresh air.
for no medicine can be OF much help
where these provisions of Nature are
not made use ~. But In numerous
instances where they have not pro-
duccd desired results, Eckman's Al
tcrative has furnished the missing
link In tho chain.
It contains no poisonous or habit
forming drugs. 50 trial la safe.
At your druggists.
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
-Adyt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
DEATH KNELL RINGS
J, FOR HALF-AND-HALF
Riders on Budget Bill Expected
\ To Be FataESenate May
Save Remnants.
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Page.)
10 saved. the Senate will do the rescue
work.
The vote on the rule was along non
partisan lines. althoufh the majority OF
from the Republican side Of the cham.
Der.
Debate on the District budget was be-
gun this afternoon. There was n slight
delay In starting on. the debate this
Min.oity Leader Mann and a parlia-
mentary row over the reference OF n
bni relating to approximation of postal
, On Naval Budget.
The subject OF the naval appropriation
bill. which Ia to follow tho District hill,
was raised when Congressman adgett
sought to get consent for the consldera-
ton next Monday of q minor resolution
correcting one OF the para graphs In the
naval budget OF last year.
This caused Mr.. Mann to ASK about
the big supply bill for the current year,
whlch VIII be reported to the House
Mr.. Mann said he understood this bill
was to be called up and showed through
II, is not fair. generous. or decent. ("
ne shouted. and 1t is a piece OF trickery
" Wv 70 put tnlb Dill tnrOugn in this
way. some of the members on the Re-
publicano side want to attend the con-
vention at Chicago. and they must
either miss vote on the bill or stay
away from the convention"
MI. Mann said that the President had
told House leaders the naval bill must
be passed before the conventions. and
attempted to quote a conversat ton in
which he said Mr.. Kitchin had partici-
pated.
Denies Trickery.
The majority leader said that Mr.
Mann was drawing on his imagina.
tion." which further nettied the Re.
publican leader.
Mr.. Kitchin denied there was any
'trtckery" contemplated. Amid the con.
fusion various members sought recogni.
ton. and there were shouts from the
Republican side OF gag" and "the
President has given you your orders. .
Congressman Cooper said Il had taken
the naval committee five months tc
frame the naval budget. which would
call eventually for an outlay OF $3.50 900.
900, and II was proposed now to pass
the measure In about three days.
No conclusion was reached regarding
the naval budget. but II Is plainly ths
Democratic plan TO pass the bill before
the Chicago convention. Mr.. Kitchin in.
tmated today that a rule will be re.
ported " necessary. In view of this the
Republicans, Il ts possible, may adop
dilatory tactics during the debate on the
District budget in order to put on a,
long as possible the naval bill. Tn,
Republicans want the naval bill taken
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
GIRLS GLEE CLUB
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE

delightful program was given last
night by the Glee Club OF the Colonial
School for Girls. at Eighteenth and Y
streets northwest. and enthusiastically
received by a large and interested audi
ence.
Helene Pauline Lemon gave q delight
full group of readings In admirable
style. showing remarkable taien Lucia
Kebeka Maxwell and Beatrice Susan
Traugott were the final soloists. giving
a delightful rendition OF their respective
numbers. Charlotte Anne HummeI,
Lucia Pope Hackiey, and Millioent
Cowee were very effective in pians
solos. The Glee Club numbers were
rendered I'm splendid style and shading.
giving evidence OF careful and intelii-
gent training.
The program was as follows:
''Oh. That We Two Were Maying" Smith
The Glee Club.
From Long Ago to Now. Cook
Helene Pauline Lemon.
Polonaise in A Major. Chopin
Charlotte Anne Hummel.
ei Lucia Rebekah Maxwell. ''''n0'
(a) He Fell Among Thieves....N ewbolt
tb) THE Bag of the Bee" ....... Herrick
Helene Pauline Lemon:
Fourth Chapter of the Song OF Solomon
Helene Pauline Lemon.
lal On. Marshy Banks" Gilbert
(b) Swing Song" .Lohr
The Glee Club.
20, Dry Those Tears violin obligato-
Margaret Gamble), ........Del Riego
The Glee Club.
'Valse Mignonne" .Schutt
Millicent Cowee.
1T Was a Lover and His Lass. ..Arne
Glee Club.
tD Henry the Fifth topening chorus)
(b) AS You Like II (Act III. Scene
W ....'................... .Snahebpeare
Helene Pauline Lemon.
ta Vol che sapete Marriage OF
I'd Awake Little Fower' -. Sans Souci
Beatrice Susan Traugott.
"Estudiantina" ....................La come
Glee Club.
(a) Little Breeches' hay
tbD Feminine Vanity. Punch
Helene Pauline Lemon.
(a) "Auf Wiedersehn'' blue Para
dise) .........:..'..''...... .homoerg
(b) Alma Mater. SHARP
The Glee Club.
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doned his well-known "dee-lightedr' for
today whenever anyone was introduced
to him he grinned and snapped Happy
When he had reached the court room
through the crush which filled the cor
ridors, he Joined for a few minutes q
party which included Admiral Willard
Brownson. Col. Robert M. Thompson.
Charles Charles 7 Bell: John Henry ,y Small: DIR.
Father jr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Hogan.
The President also stopped long
enough to speak to Senator Newlands
Of Nevada and Senator Underwood Of
Alabama.
Sorry About Public.
As soon as he completed mis- testimony
he left the court. The crowd which had
welcomed him on his arrival still re-
manned outside.
As he emerged. Federal Trade Com
missioner Rublee. who Is also n friend
Of tho Ccloners.. stepped TO Mr.. Roose-
velt's car and shook hands.
The Colonel told nuylee, whose nom
nation has recently held up by the
Senates refusal to confirm his recess
appointment, that he was sorry that
such action had been taken.
did you see my statement of May II
about your" the Colonel asked. well,
! want TO reiterate II. l don't think a
better man could be found for the place,
and I'm sorry can't do more for you
than simply express my Indignation"
Planning to take the II o'clock train,
the Colonel found that he had about
forty minutes leisure. AS Mrs. Long
worth's car turned away from the court,
II headed toward the Mall.
Rides Over Speedway.
Down through the Museum park II
went. into the Monument grounds and
on to the lower and newer part of the
Speedway. where the Government plans
to establish it's big recreation field. All
this was new to the Colonel. and he
spent as much time as possible lookipg
II over.
Then he headed back through the
Mall to Union Station. There he again
refused to talk politics, denied himself
to photographers. and rushed for his
train. Tho Colonel started through the
first gate he came to marked New York.
A ticket taker hurriedly removed his
hat when he recognized the Colonel.
glanced at the ticket. and directed him
farther down the conconrse. The
Colonel had unwittingly tried to board
a Baltimore and Ohio train with a
Pennsylvania ticket.
Just In time to make the right train.
he was slipped though one OF the gates
opened for incoming passengers. and
his hurried visit here ended.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Hours and Places Of Service Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.
Col. Wright Rives.

Funeral services for Col. Wright
terday at his home, Rives Station,
Md, will be held tomorrow. They will
be private. Colonel Rives was APP
pointed to West Point by Secretary
OF War Jefferson Davis and graduated
ed at vicksburg. He served as an aid
at the White House to President John
son and was retired I'm 1870. He is
survived by his wife. Mrs. Belle M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23

sun AND MOON TABLES.
Sun rose........ 4:49 Sun sets........7:20
Moon rises 1913 am Moon sets11 rs pm.
Light automobile lamps at 1850 p m.
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TEMPERATURES.
u. s. Weather Bureau.)

TIDE TABLES.
~. 8. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
High tides-12:37 a. m. height 81.
p. M, height 2.S.
Low tides-7:l3 a. m, height OIL.
7:F p. M, height 90.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
Joseph I. McNerhany.

Funeral services Tor Joseph J. Nc
Nerhany, who died Sunday. will be
held at the residence of his sister.
Mary l. McNerhany, 1900 Newton
street, Brookland. tomorrow at 9:15
o'clock, thence to st. Aloysius Church.
where requiem mass will be celebrat-
ed at 10 o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
Former Examiner Called.

Samuel NJ. Ham. vice president OF
the Fidelity Trust Company. OF Balti-
more. and national bank examiner for
the District and Maryland during the
years 1871. 1912. and 1918. then took the
witness stand.
Ham testified that the system by
which the stock commissions made by
officers of the bank and entered on the
Glover and Flather account was known
to him and also to his superior. Law
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Showers today. Tomor-
winds.
For Virginia-Showers today; warmer
in southwest portion. Tomorrow warm
er and probably fair; moderate south
east winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-23
Two Are Indicted.

NEW YORK, May 23-John A. Kings
bury, charities commissioner. and Will
liam II. Hotchkiss. his counsel were in
dicted by the grand juhy today In con-
nection with the overlapping investi-
cation. They were indicted on three
counts.