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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
Nine-Hour Day Was Resumed
Over Three Months Ago
By l.. & N.
EMPLOYEES WELCOME EXTRA
WORK DAY FOR EACH WEEK
Prosperity Here To Stay Is
Prediction of Many.
Plenty of Cash

After working only five days
in the week for nearly eighteen
months, the Louisville & Nash
vile railroad shops here last
week resumed the six day
schedule.
About three months ago the
shops commenced working nine
hours daily, after working eight
hours for more than a year, and
now that the six day week has
been resumed, the employees are
very jubilant.
While officials have not stated
that the six day week will con-
tinue, it is understood that it is
planned to work six days through
out May and it is generally be-
lieved that this schedule will
hold indefinitely.
The putting on of an addition
day each week is considered by
business men to mean that pros
perity and good times are here
to stay and that business con-
ditions are and will remain
normal.
The additional day each week
for the shop employees will mean
more money in their pockets,
more money spent with local
merchants and more money in
local banks.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
ALL DEFENDANTS ARE
| RELEASED BY JUSTICE
WHEN STATE FINISHES
No Law By Which Rome Oak
ley And Others Could Be
Held To Grand Jury
PROSECUTIONS EVIDENCE
CAUSES DISCHARGE OF MEN
Girl In Age of Consent Case
Admits She Has Been
immoral for Years

When the States evidence had
been heard in the case against
Rome Oakley, charged with vio-
lating the age of consent, Mon.
day, Justice w. 7. Snow dismiss
ed the charge against Oakley and
the other defendants, Horace
Witherspoon, Sam Farmer, and
Curtis Oakley. In the afternoon
the Josh and Mack Lee cases were
heard and these defendants also
discharged.
The main witness introduced
by the State was the girl in the
case, Iona May Dunn, who al
though claiming that she was but
16 years of age admitted on the
stand that she had led an i'm
mortal life for three years. She
told her story without a blush of
shame snd declared that she had
not considered her acts wrong"
She said that she knew Rome
Oakley's desires when she went
buggy riding with him on the
morning he was charged with hav
ing carnal knowledge of her;
that she went with him willingly;
had taken but one drink Of whis-
ky and made no resistance to his
advances.
She said that if Oakley collect.
ed any money from the others
against whom she had brought
charges she did not know it; that
she saw no money passed, and
received none herself.
After hearing the girls testi-
mony there was nothing for JUS
tice Snow to do except dismiss
the charge, as the law states very
plainly that there shall be no
conviction on charges of violating
the age of consent upon the un.
supported evidence of the female
in the case or when the female
is lewd woman.
The circuit court room was
packed during the hearing, and
and nearly every lawyer in Paris
was connected with one side or
the other of the case.
Rome Oakley sumitted the case
of giving liquor to a minor and
was bound over under a $3.50.
bond on that charge.
On Tuesday the Dunn girl was
taken to Nashville and placed
in school there.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
Stock Law Ticket Wins Out
In Puryear's City Election

By vote of more than two to
one Puryear decided on Saturday
to stand by the present city
stock ordinance, electing the en-
tire ticket pledged to the main
tenance of the law.
The contest had been especially
warm and the big majority came
as quite a surprise, although the
stock law advocates had been
confident of winning from the
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
Jefferson Davis
Hunt Spends Day
Here Wednesday

Hon. Jefferson Davis Hunt,
we'll known Jackson Democrat,
who can-if he will-tell you
everything worth knowing in a
political way, district, state or
national, was in Paris on We'd
nesday shaking hands with his
friends. He left on the after
noon N. C. & st. l.. train for
Nashville. While here Mr.. Hunt
expressed himself as confident
that the entire Democratic ticket
would be elected this year.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12

The Partisan this week closed
a deal with the AGO Manufact-
uring Company, of this city,
whereby this office will handle a
$4,000 job printing contract
the largest contract of its kind
ever made by a Paris business
firm.
This contract was awarded
to The Partisan because the job
printing department of this office
is equipped for handling all kinds
of printing. The management
of the AGO Manufacturing Co.
desired the very best that was to
be had and as they realized the
fact that The Partisan was equip
ped to execute high-class work
that The Partisan only executes
high. class work - they knew
exactly where to place the con-
tract in order to get the desired
results.
While this contract is the larp-
est ever handled in Paris, The
Partisan will do the work at
home-no part of it will be sent
to out of town concerns and al.
though such a large contract
will require a great amount of
work and considerable time, The
Partisan will at all times be in a
position to handle all other print
ing desired by it's customers. A
$4, 600 printing contract will not
tie up our type and machinery,
since this office has been equip
ped for the purpose and with the
intention of handling all kinds of
printing, in large or small
amounts, and doing the work
satisfactorily and promptly.
The AGO Manufacturing Com
pany's large plant, a picture OF
which is shown above, is located
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
Young Lady Is Badly Injured
When Runaways Hit Buggy

team, which ran away and over
took Miss Williams, who was
alonein her buggy.
Miss Williams was removed to
the office of DR.. G. H. Johnson,
who examined her injuries and
found that two or three ribs had
been fractured. DR.. Johnson
dressed the injuries, and while
not dangerous they are very
painful. She is a daughter Of
Luther Williams. of the old Six
teenth district.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12

beginning. The vote was as
follows: Mayor-C, H. Parks
55; W. R. Tyler 16. Alderman
FIRST four elected)-A. L.
Story 81; John Mccormick 81;
D. F. West 52; W. R. Tyler 81;
A. L. Littleten 20; r. A. Wiiker-
son 81; J. F. Colley 10; Walter
Radford 18. Recorder. D.
Morris 40; w. S. Littleton 20.
City Marshal-H. s. Dumas 80:
Don Henderson 19.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
Scates Is Mayor
-OfHenry; HadNo
Opponent hRace


Scates is mayor of Paris, also
of Henry. However, it is not
he same Scates. At the elec-
tion held at Henry on Saturday
w. C. Scates, well known busi-
ness man and cousin of the Paris
executive, was elected mayor
without opposition. G. L. Cradle
was elected recorder; G. F.
Dinkins, DIR. R. E. Lovelace. A.
L. Tosh and B. W. Rushing,
alderman. and Roy Platt, city
marshall.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
Professor Phillips Continues
Superintendent City Schools

ton and his many friends will
be glad that he is to remain in
Paris.
The school board will meet
again on the night of Tuesday
May %, for the election Of
teachers for the Atkins Porter
and Lee schools.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
HOGWALLOW EDITOR HERE

George Bingham, alias Dunk
Bolts, of Paducah. editor of that
most unique and original publ
cation, THE Hogwallow Ken
tuckian. was in Paris Saturday
and called at The Partisan office.
Mr.. Bingham is considering
staging his Hogwallow play,
taken from his publication, as a
home talent production here.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12

Miss Lola Williams was pain
fully injured Saturday afternoon
when q runaway team ran into
tho buggy she was driving and
overturned same at the foot OF
Black Bottom hill.
The mules were left standing
in front of one of the numerous
negro houses beside the road
while the driver went into the
house to sell something. A dog
FIGHT is said to have scared the
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12

At a meeting of the city school
board held Friday night, Prof.
M. M. Phillips was reelected
superintendent of the Paris city
schools for another year. Since
his connection with the local
educational interests Prof. Phil
lips has given general satisfac-
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
MAYFIELD DRUGGIST HERE

Leon Evans, one of the lead
ing druggists of Mayfeld, KY,
was in Paris Thursday on busi-
ness.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
GOES TO WASHINGTON

w. ]. Madole left Wednesday
morning for a several days bust.
ness trip to Washington, D. C
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
Continued on last page)
b ULL TIN

Dispatches from Nashville
about four O'Clock Thursday af-
ternoon carried the news that
Tom Barr, negro who murdered
his sweetheart here some
months ago, and was serving a
life sentence. had committed
suicide at the penitentiary by
hanging.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12

Thursday afternoon the resi-
dence of w. L. Pryor, near the
+ air grounds, was destroyed by
fire. The total loss will probably
reach ST., 400, with $500 insur-
ance. Nearly all of the house.
hold goods were saved.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-12
THE PARTISAN SECURES
LARGEST CONTRACTED
PRINTING EVER MADE
BY ANYPARIS CONCERN

AGO Manufacturing Company Will Have
Plant In Operation Within Short Time.
$4,000 Printing Deal Is Closed With
The Partisan and ALI Printing Will Be
Done AT Home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-28

The Boys First Long Pant
The kind he will be proud to wea1
that we are proud to sell at $40 and ST
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Blouse Department.

A small lot of Crepe de Chine and
Georgette Crepe Blouses. in embroid-
cred, tucked and lace-trimmed styles.
with long sleeves and nat collar; 1895
each. Were 1915.
A small lot of Crepe de Chine Blouses,
in flesh and maize: tucked and en-
broidered styles: s2.s5 each. Were 1885.
A lot of Vests to be worn over
blouses, of brocaded and plain velvet
and plaid silk.
$1.00 each-were $195.
$3.50 each-were S3.95.
A lot of Lingerie Blouses, tucked,
lace trimmed and embroidered styles,
fat collars and long sleeves.
s195 each-were $2.s5.'
s2s5 each-were $3.s5.
1895 each-were $500.
Dimity and Cross-barre6 Marquisette
Blouses, with round and square col
lars, finished in lace and hemstitching.
CSC each-were $1.oo.
A small lot of Striped Madras Waists,
low collars and long sleeves.
s1.oO each-were $3.50.
Third floor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
HOUSE WILL NOT GIVE OK.
TO HOSPITAL PROPOSAL
Impressed by Protests Against 14th
and Upshur Streets
Location.

Members of the House interested in
District affairs the authority today
for the prediction that if the District
appropriation bill contains appropria-
tion and legislation for the locating of
the proposed municipal hospital a or
near 14th and Upshur street il would
never pass the House. The agitation
in citizens associations. public meetings
and in other gatherings has been great
enough, il was said today, to have
profound effect upon the House.
Two ladies opposed TO the location of
the hospital at 14th and Upshur streets
called on Representative Page of North
Carolina. chairman of the subcommittee
in charge of the District of Columbia
appropriation bill, today.
Representative Page told them that
for four years he had been endeavoring
to build up constructive policy for the
care of the INDECENT sick in the District
of Columbia, and that he had progress
ed far enough last session to get SIS
600 for plans for an institution to care
for them.
There is no place of the size Of this
city where the poor sick are so badly
cared for" he said.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
URGE A HOME HERE
FOR FEEBLE-M|NDED
Sociological Workers Advocate Tink-
ham Bill Before House Ju-
dietary Subcommittee.

A strong plea for the establishment
Of a home for the feebleminded by the
District of Columbia, as outlined In the
Tinkham bill, was made by prominent
sociological workers and others ap-
pearing today before the judiciary SUD
committee of the District committee OF
the House The bill, drafted by com
mittee of interested citizens headed hN
Frederick A. Fenning. was character
ized Ivy several of the speakers as con-
tanning the best provisions for the care
Of feeble minded they had ever seen
Members of the subcommittee of whlch
Representative Ninson of Georgia is
Chairman expressed the greatest inter
est in the bill and an early favoraole re-
port on the bill is proba Bile.
The Tinkham bill authorizes the ap-
preparation of half mllllon doiiars
for the establishment of proper m
stitution somewhere outside OF the Dts-
trict of Columbia where an adequate
outdoor space can he provided. III:
William A. White. superintendent OF
the Government Hospital for the IN
sane told the committee that IN ms
opinion the amount should he larger.
on the general theory that there now
are between 1000 and Loco feeble-
minded persons in Washington. that
half of these cases require institutional
care and that half a million dollars
is not sufficient To provide the proper
plaCe
Evening star., 1916-05-04
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA
EMPLOYERS WANT HELP
Jobs for the Jobless Announced by
the Federal Employment
Bureau.

The federal employment bureau to-
day announced number of opportuni-
ties to obtain employment in this city.
Maryland and Virginia. Additional
information concerning the positions
may be obtained from the bureau $
headquarters. Mills building. 1'th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. north
west without charge. The Jobs follow
Washington. d. Cone ward maid
and two mattresses desired: Ameri-
cans: single: sl4 per month and home;
no transportation.
One single woman for general house
work: any white. intelligent: So per
week and home tstay nights; family
of four persons.
One good reliable woman. expert
enced cook. either. white or colored A.;
seven in family; stay nights.
Maryland-Wic icomico county - Four
hundred persons to pick stra wberries:
or green: 1i2 cents per
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Hopes for Some Good.

Mr.. Brrell said that when he viewed
the smoking ruins of Dublin and the
ruins of his own ambitions there was
one sad hope in his heart, that this
was no Irish rebellion and that new
bonds of union might be forged. He
hoped that some measure of good
might come out of this great evil.
The prime minister, in making note
of Mr. Birrells statement, said that,
without prejudging the decision which
might ultimately be taken. he was sure
the house had heard Mr.. Birrell not
without emotion and sympathy, and he
assured Mr.. Birrell that he possessed in
a peculiar degree the affection of all his
colleagues.
Mr.. Redmond said that the whole
business in Ireland had been to him a
misery and heartbreak. He paid warm
tribute to Mr.. Birrell. He felt that he
himself had incurred some of the blame
which Mr. Birrell had laid at his own
door.
The nationalist leader concurred in
the view that the danger Of an out
break was not real one. and perhaps
what he had said in conversation might
have Influenced Mr.. Blrrell.
While approving the vigorous quell-
ing of the rebellion, Mr.. Redmond
begged the government not to show
undue harshness to the great mass of
unfortunate dupes involved.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Black Dress Goods Dept.

yards 54-inch Crepe suiting, 800. Was
500.
as. yards 54-inch Storm Serge, $780, Was
ss.4f
4s. yards 54-inch French Serge, $500. Was
1894.
81. yards 44-inch Satin faced Poplin, $laOo
Was $3.50.
yards 42inch Brilliantine Mohair, s275.
Was S3.75.
yards 40-inch silk-and-wool Poplin, 50 90.
Was $1,000.
On yards 40-inch LAnsdowne, $780, Was
sss4
81 yards 42-inch French Serge, $c.75. Was
$3.26.
%. yards 52-inch Lupin's Gabardine, s475.
Was $5.75.
2% yards H-inch Priestley's Tussah Royal,
$3.50. Was A.s2
~. yards 5s-inch Chiffon BroadcIoth, $500.
Was $s.25.
e.s yards 4s-ineh Velour Cloth. $3.50. Wa,
$500.
yards 44-inch Priestley's Wool Crepe. $500
Was $500.
-. yards 4o-inch Striped Chiffon, M.oo. Was
$3.50.
yards 4oineh Striped Chiffon. $3.50. Was
AGO.
=. yards 44-inch Priestley's Wool Crepe
=. Was S4.3s.
secor3 tfar
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Housefurnishing Dept.

lot Fancy Coat Hangers, in cases, shopworn;
Soc each. Were $1.00.
.,.s' i white hn'"e'ed R''ht'' Seat S'''' "'
! Duck Shower Curtain. 75c. Was 81. %.
2 boxes Fancy Shelf Paper, &c each. We're
s1.oo.
lot 3-prong Wooden Towel Arms. Sc each.
Were 10c.
lot DustIess Dust Cloths, 15c each. wer.
25c.
. Mothproof Garment Bags. shopworn: soe
each. Were 81 so.
2 Mothproof Garment Bags. shopworn: 3sc
each. Were S1.25.
Aluminium Saucepan. M.0o. Was $3.50
Aluminium Saucepans. 43c each. Were aor.
White Enameled Bathroom Stool, m.
Was &1.50.
$3.50 oF'' sekei-'F'"e Casserole ''''0' ""
lot Scrub Brushes. Sc ench. Were 1oc.
5o-foot-length Garden Hose. $3.50. Was
Round Soap Stone Grddle. 45c. Was s5c.
1 White Enameled Basin. 1oc Was 4oc.
White Water Cooler Stand sl.75. Was
] Brown Water Cooler stand, $3.50. Was
4 short lengths Table oilcloth reduced a.
follows:
On Yards sOc-was a3c.
Yards 4.c-waS soc.
II. Yards 26r-was Sc.
Il. yards. 3sc-was a.
Dustless Floor Mop. Iac. Was sl.a5.
Dustiess Floor Mop. soc. Was 75c.
Fifth floor, F street.
Evening star., 1916-05-04

quart: can make $50 to $3.50 per day;
work will last four or five weeks.
Prince Georges county-One married
man for general teamwork. milking;
any white English speaking: expert
enced: children permitted: sS5 per
month comfortable fve-room house.
vegetable and frewood.
Virgina.-Campbell county Two
single men for general work on stock
farm; Dutch preferred: other English
speaking. if can handle team: some eN-
perience: no transportation: $50 per
month, free board and lodging.
Alexandria county-One single man
for general farmwork: any white Eng
lish-speaking: one COW: some expert
ence: transportation advanced: SIS per
month winter: $40 per month sum-
mer: free board and lodging.
Dinwiddie county-One single wom-
an or married (without children) to
care for three children and upstairs
work; any English-speaking: 81 to So
per week and home; transportation
advanced.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Misses Department.

3 White Crepe Dresses, with
shocking, turnover collar and long
sleeves: sizes IA and l6 years; $500
each. Were $l2.75.
2 Misses Taffeta Silk Dresses, in
rose and brown, with very full
skirts; sizes l6 and 18 years; $l27s
each. Were $500.
1 Girls Green Velvet Dress, with
white shocked guimpe; size 10;
$500 Was $1,000.
2 Girls White Pique Dresses, short
sleeves, turnover collar and wide
belt; size years only; $3.50 each.
Were $3.50.
4 Girls Lawn Dresses. shirt waist
styles; size years; $i00 each. Were
$3.50.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Friday Sale of
Women's Lisle and Silk
Hosiery.

Two lots we have secured for
sale tomorrow. If these values
are appreciated to the same de-
gree that former ones have been
they will be disposed of very
quickly.
90 dozen pairs Women's Lisle
Thread and Cotton Hose, in black,
white and colors. They are hose
made to sell regularly at 25c, Csc and
SOC, but on account of being slightly
mended they are offered at the
Special price, lie pair;
3 pairs for SOC.
Also Is dozen pairs Women's Boot
Silk Hose, in white and colors; the
usual Soc grade, offered at
35c pair; 3 pairs for $1.00.
Main floor. & street.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Indorsed by Miss Lathrop.

Miss Julia Lathrop, chief of the chill
dren's bureau. under whose direction a
recent canvass of feeble-minded in the
District of Columbia was made, said the
bill shows attempt to give the
wisest kind of care to feeble-minded
cases. She said that outdoor life and
development is recognized the best
antidote for the whole line of evils
arising from feeble mindedneSS. She
gave a graphic description of feeble
minded child committed to an insane
asylum because there was no other
place for him. The result eventually
was grown man with absolutely no
mind at all. whereas proper care might
have made very different outcome.
The District of Columbia. in addition
to fifteen states. is without proper pro-
visions for the care of feeble-minded,
according to Joseph p. Beyers, secre-
tary of the national committee for pro-
vision for feeble minded. He said the
Tinkham bill was the best he ever had
seen. Representative Cramton of Mich
igan. not a member of the committee.
but interested in the subject said the
bill, if enacted. would be safegu arding
the society of the future. He said in
his opinion many boys now are in the
National Training School more on ac
count of feeble minds than because of
anything else.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Call on Senator Gallineer.

The ladies also called at the Office Of
Senator Gallinger at the Capitol to
urge that he use all possible means to
pital on that site. Mrs. George W
kernodle was the spokesman for the
delegation.
Senator Gallinger replied that the
District appropriation bill was not vet
before the Senate. but before the House
committee on appropriations and he
referred the delegation TO Representa-
tive Page of North Carolina Chairman
OF the subcommittee OF the House com
nittee which is handling that measure
The appropriation for the hospital is
contained In the District appropriation
bill
Evening star., 1916-05-04
ROUND UP OF IRISH
REBELS IS PRESSED
rendered his resignation to the prime
minister and that it had been accepted.
Redmond Begs Leniency.

John Redmond leader of the Irish par
liamentary party. begged the government
to be lenient with the great mass Of
those involved in the revolt and said he
was partly to blame for Mr. Birrell
earlier complacency respecting conditions
in Ireland as he had concurred in the
secretary's views that the danger OF an
outbreak was not a real one.
Laurence Ginnell member for the north
division of WeStmsath. who is claSsed as
a nationalist. but follows the leadership
of no party. greeted the announcement OF
the premier that some of the leaders or
The Irish rebellion had been shot. with
the crv of Huns For some minutes ne
prevented Mr. Birrell from making per
sonal statement and gave notice that ne
would move a resolution calling attention
to the shooting of innocent men pE this
Hunnish government .
Mr. Birrell. when he got hearing.
said he would have an opportunity as
private member of taking part III
the debate on the Irish rising.
He candidly admitted that he had
made an untrue estimate of the Slnn
Eein movement and the possibility OF
disturbances such as had occurred in
Dublin. especially in respect to the
mode of warfare which had been pur-
sued and the desperate folly displayed
by the leaders and their dupes. There
fore at the moment he learned from
Gen. Sir John Maxwell that the IN
surrection had been quelled. he placed
his resignation in the hands OF the
prime minister. and it had been ac-
cd
Evening star., 1916-05-04
Friday Special Sale of
New Neglige Shirts.

This special lot of Mems Neg
liee Shirts has been secured by us
at t a price that is decidedly ia
vorabie. and as a result we are
able to offer them at SI.oo.
Attractive new patterns are
represented, mostly stripes IN
bright spring colors that are last /;
the material is bit above the
average. They are finished d with
soft French turn-back cults and
may be had in all sizes.
Special price, $1.00 each.
And the following:
II Mem, Plain White Neglige Shirts. at
t.ched cuffs; slightly soled; size 171s; ooc eacn.
Were 81 90.
10 short ends Of Imported Colored MADRAS.
.nch A. used in our custom shirt department. tne
lengths range from 1 to 2& yards, ana are suit-
.hle for children's waists and dresses zoe yafd.
Was Soc.
Main 6oor. street.
Evening star., 1916-05-04
William Maedel Takes Poison.

william Maedel. twenty-five years
old. 1913 II street northeast. was taken
10 Casualty Hospital today and treated
for poison he is said TO have taken with
suicidal intent Physicians at the hos
pital this afternoon said his condition
was critical Maedel said he was out OF
employment and tired Of living. the
police reported. and declared he would
have taken the poison long ago had IL
not been for his mother. 1t is thought
he viii not recover.