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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-08
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Turned down.
That was ROlfe's position after he
had worked five days for the Eastern
railroad. He had been taken on after
submitting his references, because
the line needed men in a hurry. It
had just come out of liquidation, and
everything was tOpsy-tUrvy. Freight
and passenger trains were mixed; a
certain number had to be sent along
the metals to anywhere within a GER
tain time, for the retention of a fran
chise; altogether the Eastern railway
was in confusion. But Wilbraham,
the new president, was going to
make it efficient. Nobody doubted
that
Rolfe's references were satisfac-
tory, but therewas a gap in them. He
did not offer any explanation of the
gap, but resolved to make good.
On the fifth morning the president
sent for him.
"Rolfe, you are said to have served
a term in the penitentiary for theft, "
he said.
1T is true, sir, but"
you are the son of Vim. RoIfe of
Leeds?"
Yes, sir. /"
You can lay off until I send for
you, said Mr.. Wilbraham.
Rolfe left the office in a blind fury.
The theft had been nothing but the
thOUghtless act of a boy. He had
stolen some money from his STEP
father in order to go west and had
been arrested five miles from home
Despite his mothers tears the old
man had pressed the charge to the
limit. ROlfe's mother, terrified. had
not made a favorable impression on
the court and ROlfe had gotten two
years.
When he came out, crushed in
spirit, he resolved to fight his way
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

federate army in the command known
as the Haywood Rangers, under Capt
r. w. Haywood and served through
out the war with honor. He was a
member of the local camp, John Suth-
erland. He moved to Ripley in 1867
and embarked in the mercantile bus
mess, and was a most successful mer-
chant. He has resided here since that
date with the exception of three years
when he resided in Haywood county.
He was married in 1864 to Miss Mar
garet Reed, and to this union ten chill
dren were born, seven of whom are
living. His wife and the following chill
dren survive him: A. J. Barbee, Mrs. V.
P. Moriarty, c. R. Barbee, Mrs. E. M.
Rice, and Mrs. Dan Majors of this city
and |. H. Barbee of Chicago, and DR..
]. 7. Barbee of Jackson.
The Funeral services will be held at
the Methodist church Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
R. W. Hood, and interment will be at
Maplewood cemetery.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
FROM OUR BOYS
AT THE FRONT

Eagle Pass, Tex, Nov. %, 1916.
Editor Brownsville States-Graphic,
Brownsville, Tenn.
Dear Sir:-I am enclosing herewith
little piece of poetry that one of the
boys here wrote as a sort of Thanks
giving greeting to the good people of
Brownsville that we had to leave, and
we are sorry to say cannot be with this
year.
Eeveryone here is we'll except Sergt.
Jno. Covington, who has been in the
hospital for the past three weeks, and
we are glad to say that he will be out
in a couple of weeks.
Edwin Livingston, Eugene Parks
and VIM. Hutchison, all from Browns
vile, are well, and would be as happy
as could be if it were not for the fact
that we won't get home for Christmas.
We will spend Thanksgiving on
guard at the International bridge.
This is my first attempt to write
anything to a paper, and so if it is
rather poorly done, | beg to be ex-
cused.
Hoping that you can find space for
the poem; remain,
. Sincerely yours,
Corp. H. P. TOBIAS,
Co. X. 1st Tenn. Inf.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
THE PERIL OF MATERIALISM

When we set down the caption of
this article, we were not thinking of
philosophical materialism. That the
ory in the speculative world has fair
ly lost its force. 1t has spent itself
1t has shot it's bolt. Manifestly it is
upon the backward swing. 1t reached
its highest point a good many years
ago, and the reaction from philosoph-
ic materialism has been rapid and
plainly marked for a good many years
We do not feel that the danger from it
is anything like as imminent and pres
sing as it once was.
But the danger from a practical
materialism is grave. The tendency
to give attention wholly to the things
of the senses, to the things that appeal
to the physical natureand the present
life is not losing force, but seems to be
gaining at an alarming rate.
The great business prosperity which
has prevailed for a year and half
has seemed to intensity the passion for
accumulation, the lust for gain. The
fact that great fortunes have been
made in a few weeks or even a few
days since the big munitions contracts
began coming to America and since
the great increase in demand for the
products of industry since the begin
ming of the great war has seemed to
stimulate spirit of reckless ambition
and make men Unsuitable in their de-
sire for wealth. 1t is not impossible
that this country might become a ma
tion Of mammon worshippers.
The lust for gain is only one evi-
dence Of this overemphasis on the ma
terial things. There are other indica-
tions that point in the same direction.
The love of pleasure and amusement,
the glorification of material achieve
ment, the boastful spirit which some
times speaks in the very accents of
Nebuchadnezzar-these are manifes-
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
RISKY FOR THE AGGRESsOR.

"What we want to get at" began
the counsel, ''is who was the aggres-
sor?"
"Eh?" asked the looking
witness, puzzled.
'Let me illustrate my meaning" "
said counsel. Suppose l met you in
the street and struck you in the face.
| should be the aggressor."
you'd be a bloomin' fool" remark
ed the witness with growing empha-
sis.
mo, no." said counsel, with height
ened color. "You don't understand
l was speaking only in the abstract.
Suppose we met, and without provo
cation, l struck you, I should be COM
mitting an act of aggression"
The NAVY hunched his huge shoul-
ders. you'd be committin' suicide,
mister" he remarked grimly.-Farm-
ing Business.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
THE DIFFICULTY

Two Irishmen walking through the
woods saw large wild cat high up in
a tree which they mistook for an fln-
usually fine specimen of felis domesti-
ca. "Begorra," said Pat, chat sure is
a foine cat up that tree. If we could
only catch him we could get noice bit
av money for him."
After a brief consultation they de-
cided on a plan of action. Mike climb
ed the tree and vigorously shaking the
tree finally dislodged the wildcat. The
animal fell almost at Pats feet and
he promptly jumped for it. Somewhat
alarmed by the sounds that proceeded
from the ground, Mike peered down
and beheld a writhing, rolling, twist
ing mass that seemed to consist Of
about equal parts of Pat and wildcat,
"Shall Oh come down and hilp We. to
hold 'im?" he called.
mo-" gasped the tattered and mnch
lacerated Pat, "but for the love o' st.
Patrick, hurry and hilp me leggo av
i'm"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
WILSON PROGRAM
To Be COMPLETED
QUESTION OF EMBARGO ALSO TO
BE CONSIDERED
SuHfragists Make Hay While Sun
Shines: First Day of Session Ia
ken up With Routine Matters,
Congratulations, Etc.

Washington, Dec. 4-Congress reas-
sembles today with three months re-
naming in which to complete the leg
islative plans of the first administra-
ton of President Wilson.
With prospects of much reduced
majority in the new house, or possibly
a lineup so close that democratic con-
troll would be in doubt, administration
leaders have laid plans to work at high
speed in the hope Of enacting the most
important part of their program be-
fore it is endangered in the sixty-fifth
congress.
Foremost is completion of President
Wilson's railroad legislation program
left unfinished at the last session with
the passage of the Adamson law. The
remainder of the program, which the
president will press, includes supple
mentary legislation to prevent such a
nationwide railway strike as was
threatened last summer, or lockout
until the situation has been investi-
gated.
Second in Importance to the railway
situation comes the agitation for re-
striction Of shipments of foodstuffs to
Europe. Thousands Of petitions ask
inc Cor an ephargo have been reeeiTs
ed BY members Of congress and at the
White House. In every case it is ar
gued that the increased cost of living
in the United States demands a restric
tion of shipments abroad. So far as
has been disclosed President Wilson
and members of the cabinet have no
plans for acting on the subject, but it
is known that various members of con-
gress intend to push the subject and
it may develop a fight. Chairman
Fitzgerald of the appropriations COM
mittee, already has announced his in
tention of introducing bill for food
embargo.
Women suffragists, renewing their
fight for passage of the Susan B. An
thony amendment to the constitution,
have laid all their lines for their cam
paign, and it is possible that their de-
mands may be crowded into the short
time congress has to deal with an i'm
portant budget Of legislation. Prohi-
bitionists, no less ardent than the suf-
fragists, in their demands for federal
amendment, are expected to begin
their fight anew.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
By Brilliant Strategy the Germans Capture Capital of ROmana
INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON


tations that practical materialism
which is our peril.
Now if there be danger in these di-
rections, the important thing is for
the Christian church to counteract
these tendencies and rescue the coun-
try from this peril. 1t will go without
the saying that an unspiritual church
cannot resist a materialistic public
opinion or essentially modify it. The
first thing which the present hour de-
mands is a revival of the religion of
the Church of Christ in America. Spir-
itual things must be lifted into their
proper places by those who are pro-
fessedly believers in the religion of
the Saviour.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
J. Y. BARBEE DIES
Distinguished Vetera Was Pioneer of
Lauderdale County, Tenn.

Ripley, Tenn, Dec. To-day the
people of Ripley as a whole are mourn
ing the death of John Y. Barbee, who
departed this life at 10 o'clock this
morning, at his residence on Browns
vile street. The death of Mr.. Barbee
removes from the walks of life most
remarkable personality. He took a
most active interest in politics and was
one of the pioneer temperance men in
Tennessee. In 1887 when it was very
unpopular to fight the liquor traffic,
Mr.. Barbee enlisted in the campaign
against the saloon, and never wavered
in his position.
Mr.. Barbee was born in Haywood
county August 20, 1910. When the
war broke out he enlisted in the Con-
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
AND PERSONAL


See our line of Christmas Toys. Es-
cue & Whitehead
/ Headquarters for Holiday Goods, at
Escue & Whitehead's
ll'0s Slslel--Ae Eskasi Esslaik tor
Auto-Loading Shot Gun. See Henry
Dupree.
DR.. R. H. Mahon will preach at
Tabernacle Sunday morning at II
o'clock.
Preaching at Trinity Sunday at II
o'clock a. m. by the pastor, Rev. B.
]. Russell.
Prof. W. M. McLaurine will conduct
services at Zion Methodist church next
Sunday morning at II o'clock.
Notice:-The children who have
whooping cough must stay off the
streets. If they are not kept off, will
have to quarantine. VIM. V. Prewitt,
County Health Officer
Brownsville has been enjoying reg
ular summer weather recently. When
the present price of coal is considered
there will be many of disposition to
offer a petition for it's continuance.
There will be a joint meeting of the
Mothers Club and the Parent Teach
ers Association at Carnegie Library
this, Friday, afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
All members of both associations are
urged to be present as there will be
important business transacted.
Preaching at the court house Sun
day at IL a. m. and 3 p. m. by Rev N.
b Hardeman of Henderson, Tenn.
The public is cordially invited to hear
this able minister.
There will be preaching at Tibbs
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock by Rev.
B. J. Russell.
R. A. Brantley, who was born and
reared in this county, recently sold
his 1O0-acre farm located in the up
per part of the fifth district for $4,000.
He and his brother, Walter Brantley,
have jointly purchased farm in Lou
isiana and will move there at an early
date. These gentlemen have many
friends in this county who regret to
see them leave, but who wish for them
prosperity in their new home.
A horse hitched to delivery wag-
on owned by Smoot Brothers
escaped from the driver at the freight
depot Monday and ran at breakneck
speed up Depot street and on across
the square. Near the Brownsville
Bank the wagon collided with an au-
tomobile and the body and rear wheels
were torn, loose. Fortunately no one
was hurt and no further damage was
done. The careless leaving of horses,
unhitehed, on the street, is very risky
and often results disastrously. Such
driver is guilty of criminal negh-
gence.
j. D. Green is in Chester county this
week doing some work for the state
revenue department. He is also look
ing after his interests as candidate
to succeed himself as clerk Of the low
er house of the next legislature. This
position was filled by him during the
last session Of the legislature in a
most proficient and acceptable manner.
His past experience renders him thor
oughly familiar with the work and his
genial, accommodating disposition won
for him a close friendship among the
members of the last legislature. His
friends believe that he will have little
trouble in succeeding himself when the
Legislature cOnvenes i9 January.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
MORE SOCIAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS


R. D. Vaughn was in town last Sat-
urday.
Mr., M. +. Locbari was IN town
Monday
NsSiS S22ss Z
! Miss Martha Thomas spent the week
end at home
Mrs. f. G. Buchanan spent the week
at the home of DR.. r. H. Mahon.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. e. Rice of 0rysa
were in town shopping Monday.
Mr. F. R. Ogilvie was in Memphis
Friday to attend a Pythian meeting.
Mrs. Laura Clark is in Jackson and
will be there until after the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Butler of Dur
hamville were in town Tuesday shop,
ping.
Miss Rowena Young has returned
and resumed her duties at the High
School.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Baynes have re-
turned from a visit to relatives in
Somerville.
DR.. Henry Mann and Miss Laura
Bradford Mann were in Dyersburg
last week.
Mrs. W. r. Neblett and son, William,
spent Thanksgiving in the city, guests
of relatives.
Messrs. r. f. and Earl King of
Memphis spent Thanksgiving with
Mrs. T. B. King.
Messrs. Richard Lyle and Lee Tay-
lor attended the football game at Nash
vile Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Murdock and Miss Milliard
Murdock of Jackson were guests in
town during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Pearson spent
last Thursday with Mr.. H. Hardy and
family at Forked Deer.
Evelyn Morris spent Thanksgiving
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. T.
Morris at Huntersville.
Miss Lucille Byrn has returned from
a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs,
Howell Thomas in Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Everett of Mem
phis were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. N. Bond Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kinney were the
guests last week of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
din Kinney in Clarksdale, Miss.
Mrs. c. A. Folk and family and Mrs.
Robt. Gates of Jackson spent last week
with Mrs. Belle Gates Estes at Orysa.
Mrs. j. NJ. Dykes and sons of Nash
vile are visiting Mrs Lilly Moore Es-
tes at Orysa and other relatives here.
Judge J. Fl. Estes who has been i'll
for the past two weeks is up and i'm
proving much to the delight of his
many friends.
Miss Anna Mary Tishel, the popu-
lar expression teacher at the High
School last year. is in town the guest
of her campfire girls.
Mrs. Anderson Estes, Miss Myra
Bacon, ,MissesSidney Anthony and Law
renee Estes of 0rysa attended the
football game here Thursday.
DR.. Waterfeld's family, Mrs. Water
field, Misses Charlotte, Catherine, Ce-
leste and JOY, arrived Friday and are
at home at the Methodist parsonage
on Washington street.
Mrs. Louis A. Thornton, president
Of the Federation of Parent Teachers
Association for West Tennessee, and
son, Roy Hancock, of Memphis spent
the Thanksgiving holidays with Mrs.
Mann Wills.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
ALMOST, NOT QUITE.

cts no use" sighed the nafuf VIZ
ard: Il may as well give up,
hat j. theripG yen i fots % Y
sympathetically.
u got started few years ago on a
whim of mine took head Of cab
bage and crossed it with a white pota-
to and grew eyes on it; then cross
ed that on a corn stalk and grew ears
on it; then | crossed that on squash
and grew a neck on it; then l crossed
that with a cocoanut and grew hair on
it, but hanged if can figure out what
to do for a nose and mouth!-
Louis Republic.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
CONSTITUTIONALITY
OF ADAMSON LAW
SUPREME COURT ASKED TO EX-
PEDITE HEARING OF MATTER
Motion Includes Suspension of Kind
red Legislation: Railroad Brother
hoods are Not Represented in
the Proceedings.

Washington. Dec. 4-the supreme
court was formally asked today to ex-
pedite hearing of the Missouri, Okla
homa & Gulf railroad case, chosen to
determine the consttutionality of the
AdamsOn act passed in September,
when a nation wide railroad strike was
imminent.
A motion concurred in by the raik
roads to set the case ''for hearing up
on a day as early as it may suit the
convenience of the court" was present.
ed personally in open court by Solicitor
General Davis, of the department of
Justice. Such motions usually are
acted upon within a week after pre-
sentation. The date of December IS
was understood to be preferred by all
counsel to enable adequate preparation
for arguments and filing of briefs. 1t
was believed certain that the court
would assign the arguments before the
holiday recess on December %. 1t
was regarded as possible, but very un-
likely that decision would be render
ed before the law becomes effective
January /.
A stipulation for suspension of all
litigation over the Adamson act and
for protection Of railroad employees
steaaeial Inter perA - -sss,-,.s,s,.,
decision N The test case" was included
in the motion. 1t requires the rail-
roads in all pending suits attacking the
act to keep account of wages due en-
ployes on the eight-hour basis, with
provision for their prompt payment or
enforced collection if the supreme
court upholds the statute. The stipu-
lation also pledges the railroads to
join in expediting the test case. The
compact is signed by Assistant Attor-
ney General G, Carroll Todd and E.
Martin Underwood and Special Assist
ant Frank Hagerman for the govern
ment, and by Walker D. Hines, COM
mittee chairman of the railroads at
torneys, and Arthur Miller attorney
for the Missouri Oklahoma e. Gulf
Railroad.
A recital OF proceedings in which
Federal Judge William C. Hook. on
November % at Kansas City, in the
test case, declare the Adamson law un-
constitutional, null and void were given
in the motion.
The railroad brotherhoods were not
represented officially in the proceed
ings today, nor as signatories to the
stipulation, but are entitled to have
attorneys participate in the argu-
ments, although such action is under
stood not to be contemplated. In the
pending case Judge Hook dismissed
the bill as to the brotherhood chiefs.
who originally were made defendants,
leaving as the only defendant United
States District Attorney Francis M.
Wilson of the Western Missouri Dis
trict, who was enjoined from enforcing
the law. The suit was brought in the
name of Alexander new and Henry G.
Ferris, receivers for the Missouri, Ok
lahoma & Gulf railroad.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
SUBJECTS OF SUNDAY
EVENING SERMONS
In the Brownsville Bap tist Church
Jesus and Social Relations.

Jesus and Social Relations.
Nov. 26-Jesus and the Sadducees
or the Aristocracy of Heredity. Re-
ligion of Liberalism.
Dec. 10-Jesus and the Pharisees
or the Aristocracy of Culture. Relig-
ion as Code.
Dec. 17-Jesus and the Herodians
or the Aristocracy of Political Favor.
Religion as a Device.
Dec. 31-Jesus and the Rich Young
Ruler or the Aristocracy of Wealth.
Religion to be Purchased.
Jan. Jesus and the Common Peo-
pie or the Aristocracy of Work. Re-
ligion of Regeneration.
Public cordially invited.
E. L. ATWOOD, Pastor.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appreciation
and thanks to our friends and neigh
bors for their many kindnesses rem
dered us during the long illness and
death Of our father and husband May
God bless each one of you.
Mrs. John E. Lockett and Children
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
BROWNSVILLE DISTRICT
Missionary Sunday School and Ep.
worth League Institute, Bells,
Tenn, Dec. 1916.

Rev. G. A. Waterfeld will deliver an
address on the Bible.
DR.. R. H. Mahon will deliver an adj
dress on the Spiritual Life of the
People.
Revs. B. j. Russell and R. NJ. Walk
er will preach.
The quarterly conference for Bells
and Gadsden will be Dec. 1914.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

Papa" said the daughter, "Jack is
coming tonight to ask your consent to
our marriage Be kind to him, won't
you?"
Certainly, my child" said the stern
parent; an do him the kindest act
can. I'll tell him he can't have you."-
Grit.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

Father-So you want to marry my
daughter, do you, young man?
Young Man-Yes, sir.
Father-H-h-h-h-hm. Can you sup
port a family?
Young Man-How many are there
of you, sir?
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
PROGRAM, DECEMBER 16, l9lt

How Shall We Teach Reading -
Miss Hughes; Miss Matte Herring,
Miss Minnie Lay.
Teaching First Year Latin-Prof.
McLaurine; Miss Mildred Jacocks, Miss
Kate Smith.
Committee on Program.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
DEAR CHRISTMAS
SHOPPER

: Now you know how prosperous I.
= times are-just think of it! +
= Iweny cent cotton! Isn't it hard =
q: to realize? How about those +
= presents? How about making :
, this the most pleasant, happy +
: glorious Christmas ever to your +
= friends and loved ones. Visit our !.
: store now, Six Floors teemino =
: with luxuries and necessities. =
= BAIN-WEDDINGToN co. :
= P S.-Read our letters on 9TH =
+ er pages. =
+
- = = = = z. = n q 1.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

Sickly children need WHITES
CREAM VERMlFUGE. 1t not only
destroys worms, if there are any. but
it acts as a strengthening tonic in the
stomach and bowels. Price 25c per
bottle. Sold by J. D. Curtis Drug
Co. as
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

I'm just home from the border,
I've done my bit, I'm through;
But here's a little message
From the boys in khaki to you,
Hou stayed home in your Office
Z hsehelQr yet. vow. III s7tt1a~r,
That other men would leave thei
homes,
Their wives and children, too.
You laughed at all our hardships,
You sneered at our complaints,
You chuckled Ger our failings,
OF course, we weren't saints.
Suppose you had enlisted,
And gone to border land
To drink the crawling water
And eat the dust and sand.
Suppose you left the viands
They served along Broadway,
And lived on tough "Corned Willie"
And beans from day to day.
Suppose you left the feathers,
On which you softly rest,
And slept on ground like concrete,
Say, could you stand the test?
Pm just home from border,
I've done my bit, I'm through;
Remember this, when you knock us,
We served the ''fiag-DID YOU?
BY one of the boys of the gallar
1st Tennessee, on the border.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

+ Do hurry up and come to our +
4 store. We have lots of things i
+ that will interest you. We have :
= Furniture Novelties, Odd Pieces +
J. in China, 100-piece Dinner Sets, !
+ in Haviland and American China. +
+ We have Six Floors teeming with :
+ Necessities and Luxuries. +
+ BAIN-WEDDINGTON co. :
+ P. S.-Read our letters on other :
= Pages.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
|. DEAR CHRISTMAS

SHOPPER -:
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
SUPPOSE

I'm just home from the border,
I've done my bit, I'm through;
But here's a little message
From the boys in khaki to you,