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Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

The Cecil County School Board has
appointed Prof. Robert B. Bates. OF
University, w. Va, principal at Chesa-
peake City High School, succeeding
H. w. Caldwell, advanced to the posi-
ton of county school superintendent.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

Roy Ebert, of Hagerstown, young
Western Maryland Railway tradnman.
is seriously i'll as the result Of swal-
lowing the greater part of the contents
of a pint bottle of red ink, taken with
suicidal intent, it is alleged, because
of brooding over an unhappy love af-
fair. Purchasing the ink at a book
store, he went to the home Of his
cousin, with whom he lives, and be-
gan drinking it. Two men and two
women attempted to take the bottle
from him. but did not succeed until
much of the ink had been swallowed.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

The fourteenth annual Mount Airy
picnic, tournament and horse show, in
Wildwood Park, closed with a peace
demonstration under the auspices OF
Maryland Branch Of the League to En-
force Peace. Former Governor Edwin
Warheld, president Of the League. pre-
sided, and Judge Wadham, New York,
and Henry w. Williams, Baltimore.
were among the speakers.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

Fire destroyed the barn, stable.
courthouse end wagon sheds ON the
farm of Miss Grace Hammond, near
Pine Orchard, Howard county. The
loss is about $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

Clarence Murray, fifteen years old,
has been committed to Kent county
Jail, charged with attempting to wreck
train on the Kent branch Of the
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washing
ton Railroad.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

Lightning destroyed a barn on the
farm of George Christopher, at Harr1-
sons Ferry, Caroline county.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

The Cecil County School Board has
awarded to William t. Fryer, Jr.. OF
Colora, the free scholarship to St
Johns College for term of four
years.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

The Conservation Commission has
appointed George T. Akers, of Chester
town, commander of thel police boat
Annie B. Smith, for term of two
years.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

Pomona Grange, of Talbot county,
which is composed of Easton, Cordova,
st. Michael's and Bozman oranges,
held its annual picnic in the grove at
Claiborne. on Eastern Bay. The at
tendance, Notwithstanding that the
members are busy harvesting their
tomato crop, was a record breaker A
special excursion over the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway was
run from Easton and other points.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-26

Martin L. Smith, of fredericksburg,
died from the effects of a fall down
stairs. He was 80 years old and one
of the pioneer railroad men Of this
community. For 81 years he was sta
ton agent for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road at fredericksburg, being retired on
pension several years ago. He was
also proprietor of a hotel for 35 years
He leaves his widow and two sons
Martin L. Smith, Of Cambridge, and
Harvey Smith, of Wilmington, Del.).
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
LINER CYMRIC TORPEDOED
London Report Says White star Boat
Struck BY German Toepedo--No
Passengers Aboard.

London. The 1900 ten White Star
liner Cymric which for some time has
been engaged In freight service has
been torpedoed by a German subma.
rine according to adyices received
here, One report says that the Gym.
rio was attacked in the Atlantic and
the Information OF the White Star
company at I.verpoo, Is that the
steamer was torpedoed
The Cymric left New York April %
with an enormous cargo OF war mum
tionA- As she usually makes the voy
age from New York TO Liverpool In
10 days she was therefore within a
day or two az her destination II Ia
considered probable in the absence OF
definite details that the disaster tc
the Cymric occurred oil the west coast
OF ireland but whether on the north
erly or southerly route cannot be now
stated.
The crew aboard numbered about
100 men but the steamer carried no
passengers.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
MILITIA TO THE BORDER
President Wilson Calls Out Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona Troops
For immediate Service.

Washington Every available sol.
der Of the mobile army OF the United
States Is either at the Mexican Dor
der. across the international line in
pursuit OF Mexican bandits or en-
route TO the border. following Presi.
dent Wilson's action on May ., in call
ing out the militia of Texas. New Mex
leo and Arizona for border patrol duty
and the dispatching OF three more reg.
iments OF regulars and parts OF anoth.
err regiment from interior posts to the
Mexican line.
President Wilson's action, which.
through q statement issued by Secre
tary Baker, he explained was for the
purpose OF more amply protecting the
United States from recurrence OF ban.
dit raids, came after conference he
had with Secretary Baker. and was In
compliance with Joint repor. from
Gems, Scott Scott and Funston at hi
Paso. stating that more troops were
urgently needed.
The action taken sends 10 the Dor.
der approximately 5000 additional
troops. Every infantryman in the
United SEtates regular ranks ~ thus
in service against Mexican bandits,
while al cavalry In laa United States.
with the exception Of FIVE troops, IS
now being used on the border or over
the line The remainder OF the army
Is either on foreign service or In
Alaska
Behind the orders was the apparent
intimation that Washington was pre-.
pared TO similarly employ the entire
available strength OF the national
guard OF all states II II became neces.
sary.
Besides the militia, Secretary Baker
issued an order calling out ten com.
companies OF coast artillery stationed
at gulf and Atlantic ports 10 San
Antonio, Texas. to serve a. infantry
with the border patrol.
The points from which artillery
companies were ordered to the border
include Galveston, New Orleans. Pen
sacola. Savannah. Charleston and the
Cape Fear River Station.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
FIRE BURNS MANY
KNOXVILLE HOMES
DEPARTMENT UNABLE TO com
TRoL FLAMES WHICH SWEPT
OUTLYING DISTRICT.
MILLION FOR VANDERBILT
Campalcn 10 Launched To Raise Bia
Sum tcr Nashville University
News ef intereas Over.
Tennessee.

knoxville-Ffre starting al an eauly
hour on May . 10 = frame. building &C
cupisd BY mattress factory In the
extreme northwestern outskirts Of
this city. destroyed more than SO small
dwellings before II was gotteR under
control.
Flying brands igni;ed houees stu.
ated blocks from the center Of the con.
flagratlon. and much difficulty was
experienced in fighting the fiames
The burning section was outside the
city limits. and single fire plug fur
nished the only available water supply.
The scene attending the fire was
one OF great confusion. hundreds OF
persons being feyerishly engaged in et
forts 20 remove household effects and
valuabies from the houses In the path.
way Of the flames A stiff breeFe
famed the flames and made the wcrk
OF the .iremen all the more difficult.
The majority OF the burned houses
were small their average value being
abou, $1,000,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
Pl)sT0EEICE SAFE
BLOWN BY vEGGs
DYNAMITE USED w GETTING
MONEY AND sTAMRS AT
wAITEv,LLE,
CHARLES rRABUE INDICTED
Davidson County orsad 1ary Formally
Charges Young Nashville Lawyer
Win Murder Of Harry Stekes
State ksws,

Whlseville Safe crackers dynamite
"a the postoffico here shortly after
midnight of May 2, and after loottnx
the safe Of si0O, a large quantity Of
stamps and the oface records. escaped
In an automobile,
The sound Of the explosion awAk.
ened number OF residents Ia the
vicinity OF the postoiflec. &. A. Rob
erts. trst ON the scene. declared that
the robbers had not left the building
more than few minutes when num-
Der Of citizens arrived. No trace was
TO b. found Of the ron,e taken by
the burglars,
Investigation showed that the work
was not that of amateurs. "a careful
preparations aad been made for crack.
ing the big safe
The interior 81 the building was but
slightly damaged by the explosion, al.
though the safe was practically de-.
stroyed, The government, has offered
3 reward OF $1,000 for the robbers.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
j. s. TROOPS WILL !.
REMAIN IN MEXICO
WASHINGTON 10 AWAITING RE-
suit or oSREeoN-scoT'r
CONFERENCE.
OFFICIALS FEEL CONFIDENT
Final Settlement ef Affairs viii Be
Made, They HslIsvs--{sbreG0n's
courNs nj I'll Paao 10
puxrlIno.

Washington, --Further Developments
In the Mexican situation still awaited
definite outcome Of the "a Paso con.
ference between Gen. Scott. Gen. Fun
ston and Gen 0bfsgon. Officials OF
both the war and state departments
appeared confident that al agreement
satisfactory 20 both sidss would be
negotiated. although they hesitated TO
predict how much tins might be re-
quired.
Officials here thought II unlikely
President Wilson would accept any
agreement that looked 10 withdrawal
OF the American troops to their own
side OF the line. even with promises
that complete patrol OF the Mexican
side would be established by the de
facto government There was nothing
TO indicate that the president was in.
clincd to change his decision that Gen,
Pershing's forces will remain In Mex.
leo until the dc facto government has
demonstrated beyond question It's abil.
ity 10 control the situation there No
official has been willing 10 discuss just
what such r. demonstration must he,
bat It Ii certain that d mere assertion
by Gen. Carranza or Gen Oregon will
not be sufficient.
The course OF Gen. ohregon ut III
paso has been puEzling. Administers
ton officials have had reason 10 be
lieve that Gen, CarranAa has given his
assent TO the agreement as originally
framed, except In minor details, The
plan was suggested In part at least by
Gen. Ohregon himself when the con.
ferees first met; yet 0bregon has re.
fused thus far TO exchange ratiGca-
lions with Gen. Scott
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
FAY SENTENCED TO PRISON
German Army Lieutenant 10 Given
Eight Years for Plotting 10 Blow
Up Ships.

New York. Robert Fay. former
lieutenant In the German army. has
been convicted In tho federal court ot
conspiracy to destroy munitions ships
OF the allies through bomb contriv'
ances, and sentenced 70 serve eight
years In the federal penitentiary OF
Atlanta.
Walter ScholE. his brother-In,law
and Paul Dascha, also convicted. were
sentenced 10 serve four years and two
years. respectively The three wers
also fined ~ each.
Talking from the bench. beside
which were heaped bombs. explosives
and other exhibits Introduced during
the 10 days trial. Judge Howe said to
Fay:
According 10 your testimony, you
committed grave crime against Ger
many by deserttng your post and coun'
try. where yon were engaged In law
full warfare. 10 come mere. where you
have committed stu graver crimes
against this nation for the purpose OF
helping Germany In The war. Alto
gether too many things have been
happening in this country since the
war commenced, This court Is going
10 convince you and thoroughly warn
others that this country Is not a proper
place In which to carry on the war
and that our laws are still binding
Notwithstanding the war In Germany"
Under the conspiracy OF which the
three we're convicted three other de-
PENDANTS are 10 be tried DIR Herber,
Kienzle. Engelbert Bronkhorst and
Max Breituns.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
ADMITS SINKING susSEx
Berlin iH kete 10 v. s, Takes RIanae
For Disaster 10 British cAansel
StssmeF-To Make Repsrnysn.

Washington. -Germsny's aew nols
acknowledging responsibility for AZ.
ssEuction cs the Sussex. promising
PREPARATION ard announcing pRnisA.
aent Of the Submarine commander.
has been received at the state de-
psartmeEt frpm Ambassador Gerard.
II is revealed by the text Of tha
noka which was nsde pahlic ~ the
state department. thai the German
government considers 1T beyond
doubt that th0 commander Of the
submarine acted In the bona nde be-
lief thar be was fatfhg an enemy ship,"
The frst part VI the note IL devoted
TO statements along this ltaa. The
German government admits, however.
that the commander was misIed by
the appearance Of tho vessel formed
bis judgment too huriNdly. did not
act In accordance with strict instIue'
tons TO exercise particular care, and
that the Berlin government frankly
admits" that assurances given to the
United States had not been sd
hered TO.
The note expresses sincere regret
regarding the dsplorable incident. and
declares Germany's readiness 20 pay
an adequate indemnity to injured
American citizens II says the Ger
man government "disapproyes Of the
conduct OF the commander. who has
been appropriately punished, and
voices a hope that the United States
viii consider the case settled.
The settlement OF the case opens the
way for disposing of the LusitanIa and
all other issues growing out Of sub
marine attacks In which American
lives were jeopardised
The state department IL continuing
It's investigation Into the sinking ot
the Cyruric. which Is alleged 10 have
been attacked without warning and
provision for the safety 81 ths crew
II was said by an official that this case
will not revive the submarine issue
and {, Is confidently expected that
Germany will be- able 10 establish that
her new promises TO the United States
have not been broken.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
IRISH REVOLT IS
CAUSE: Or TROUBLE
I
PUNISHMENT or REBELS CAUSES
REACTION or SYMPATHY
w PARLIAMENT.
AsQUITH GOES TO DUBLIN
eVitIsh Premier viii Personality 81.
rect Authorities In Thar couass
and kttsnps a Unlen Of
All Parties.

London. The most dangerous fac.
oar Ia the Irish situation, namely, that
tho punishment OF thu rehels woald
cause q reaction OF sympathy among
the waFm-hearted and emotional PEG.
pie appears 10 be fast materializing.
John Ltilon. one of the most respect
cd Of the Eationahsts but often one Of
tbs bitterest antagonists OF the British
rule, has attacked the government in
the House Of Commons In a speech
which. for bitter denunciation, has not
been surpassed as Westminster since
Parnelrs days.
Premier Asquith has personally
stepped into the breech and Is taking
che unprecedented course OF journey.
Ing 10 Dublin 10 Investigate the situa-
ton and doubtless TO give instructions
TO Gen. Maxwell regarding the policy
which the military government must
pursue, now that the chief civil ad
ministrators. Lord Wimborne, Angus,
tine 3irrell and Sir Matthew Nathan
have retired from office.
= Mr., Asquith announced that he was
going 20 consult with the authorities
in order 10 arrive at some arrange
mont satisfactory to lrishmen Of all
parties. and no statesman ever AT
tempted harder achievement, He
frankly declared that the present sit
uation could not continue.
Many Of the newspapers particularly
the Liberal organs, call upon the Irish
factions 10 seize the opportunity for
settling their long standing differ
ences.
The marquis OF Landsdowue init
mated to the House OF Lords that the
disarmament OF all Ireland will be IN
dertaken. This would mean the dis
armament of the Ulstsr and Nation
aiist Volunteers and whether that can
be done depends on Sir Edward Car
son and John Redmond more than on
ny other individuals
The House OF Commons negatived,
without division. Mr. Dillon's motion
guards the Ohio penitentiary baseball
Immediately declare its intention,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
BORDER IS AGAIN RAlDED
Skirr,ish In Texas Between Soldiers
and MexicAns--Rlot Started In
Ell paso.

FL Paso. Mexican bandits have
again crossed into American territory
and attacked civilians and soldiers.
The raid was made ON the night Of
May II four miles north OF BoQuillas
nj an orc terminal station and directly
behind Mai. lAnghorne's column,
which up to that time had not crossed
into Mexico. After a short skirmish
tho bandits fed.
Rioting started In chihuahua. a
small settlement within the city limits
ot Fl Paso, when a mob OF 30 Mex
cans attacked the provost guard with
bricks. The guard consisted ot eight
United States soldiers. To defend
themselves the soldiers were compall'
nd to Are into the mob. There were
no fatalities.
When the incident was reported to
Gen. Bell at Fort Bliss. additional
troops were sent to the city and the
patrol doubled
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
AGREEMENT ON Army Dill
Measure win De Ready fer Prssldsn.
soos--WlIi increase Standing
Fofcs 10 fi'S0oo.

Washington. --Agreeme0t on the
army reorganization bin 10 now in
night. Conferees of the senate and
house expect 70 reach a compromise
no that the first OF the big defense
measures may be on the presidents
desk In q very few days.
That the senate conforees would
have 10 surrender the volunteer army
reserve OF 2si.000 men which the
house 30 strongly repadiated was ad'
mitted by senate leaders. but they
hope 10 strengthen the provisions OF
the house btu authorizing Instruction
campo for thousands Of eitisens.
Il Is predicted that the conferees
would agree on q regular standing
army with d peace strength Of I7S.0Vt
or 10000 men, with the senate eI'
pansiye organization system. which
would make possible recruiting to a
strength OF 10000 In time OF need.
The conferees also are expected TO
agree 10 the main features OF the
house hill regarding the reorganisa.
tion and liberalization OF the national
guard, thus providing for q defense
reserve Of approximately 10000 men
The house amendment e.. q nitrate
plant probably will DO a.cepted. I'm
der II 10000 .000 woulG be appropriat
ed for a plant TO DO operated exelu
siyely by the government. Agreee
ment on minor features OF the bin
Is expected without much delay.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
TRARuE IS INDICTED,
. - lgs.tt' $50 i'' 4; "a %@tt..t.."o
Grand Jury Charges Nashville Mar
With Murder Of Stokes.

Nashville Charles G. Trahue. spe.
cial counsel for the city, has been in-
dic,ed by the Davidson county grand
jury for the murder OF Harry \. Stokee.
chief counsel for the taxpayers" in
the ehancery court investigation Of
city hall conditions.
Mrs. May stokes the wife Of Harry
s. Stokes, Is named az the prosecu.
trix There Will be no arrest follow.
ing this Indictment nov any change
In the bond. Trabue II out on bond
OF $4,000, furnished ON the day OF tho
Killing, April 20
The iirst payment OF insurance. a
check for s<S.6iTs2. has been received
by Mr. Stokes executors from one Of
the insurance companies with which
he held policies lie carried total Of
si3o,0oo life insurance
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
POWELL HEADS r. p. A.
Travellers Give Memphsn Honor ard
Select Jellico Fer 1917.


Memphis X. Y. Powell, Mem
phian. was elected president Of the
Travellers Protective Association for
Tennessee OF the close OF the conven
ton held here Other officers elect.
ed 10. Il, Morgan. Nashville, first
y!ce,president: j. V. Thomas, Dysrs
burg. second viee'p president. W. s.
Hardness, Jsllico, third vce.presdent.
J. A. Brewer. Bristol. fourth yice-pres
ident; II. VI, Miller, Chattanooga, nth
vice president: T. w. Neal. Knoxville
secretary and treasurer, directors, II.
W. Mall W. J. Savage and Il. l., John.
son, Knoxville; john Jackson, Nash
Vile; J. G, Strechi, Chattanooga: j,
r. Csrnes. Memphis,
Delegates elected to the 1916 ma
tional ccnveation at Lafayette, Ind,
were instructed for r Bass. Nash.
vIlle's candidate for rational presi
dent.
Jellico. Tenn. was selected az the
mex, convention city.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
BIG FLYING BOAT FALLS
Meehanlelan and Student Aviator BE.
lieved Lost When Giant HydropIsne
Goes Into Potomac

Washington, The hydroplane Ill.
said TO have been the largest flying
boat In America. and with which J. c,
MaoCauley recently established sew
eral speed and endurance records. has
been wrecked In the Potomac River
near Mount Vernon with a probable
loss Of two lives and serious injuries
TO MacCauley and the two Other per
sons aboard The craft lost propel.
Ter while returning at great speed from
Washington 10 the Atlantic Coast aer
onautical station at Newport News and
plunged 100 fee. into the river. turn
Ing over three times In Its descent
and collapsing after It struck the
water.
Louis krsntH. meehanician. and
Charles A. Good. OF Elyris, Ohio, q
student aviator, have been given up
as lost MacCauley and Philip Utter.
a mechanician, with Dudley Mayo, a
Washington newspaperman. who was
passenger. were rescued by a tug
Utter was picked up unconscious,
while MacCauley was badly hurt. Both
were taken 10 hospital and neither
was able to tell exactly wha; happen
ed. Dudley suffered from shock and
after his return 10 Washington was
sent TO a hospital He also Was un
able 10 give clear account OF the
accident All three are expected TO
recover.
The HI came here from Newport
News. bringing as passenger John |.
Whey, presid Of the Newport News
Chamber Of Commerce. who bore u
message OF greetings to the local
chamber. and Lieut.. Norman HILL OF
the coast guard service on the trip
up the Potomac trouble with one OF
the p-opellers developed and the craft
descended AT Indian Head and made
the remainder OF the journey on tho
water Mr. Whey ara Lieut. Hill re-
turned TO Newpor; News by rail
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
POWDER WORKS BLOWN UP.
Five Dead and Many injured at Piant
Of Atlas Company.

New York Five workmen were
Killed Ia tae expkrion In the plant Of
the Atlas Powder Company. at the end
OF Lake Hopa,cong. according 10 a
statement issued by President W. j.
Webster. who made no estimate OF the
number Of injured The statement fol
lows:
The explosion At oar Forcite. n. j..
plant was In what la kncwn as the mix
ing department of the dynamite end Of
the plant. The opers ions are carried
On in a number OF small buildings and
four OF these buildings were destroyed.
We deeply regret 70 report that five
lives were lest The damage was con.
fined entirely TO this section
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19

Nashville Food and Drugs Com.
missioner Harry l.. Esssw and his sh!s
SQUAD OF assistants hhTe been busy
making bliEd tiger raids here with
the result that several wagon loads o:
beer and whisky have bern eonfisca.,
ed ard seyeral arrests made. Several
os the most persistent alleged bootleg
Kins joints In the city we're included
In the roundup
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19

Chattanooga. Or, II. ] Mikell OF
Nashville. DR. Loaring Clark Of Chat
tanooga. Or. W. &. Whitaker Of Knox.
villa and Dr, I'D naeknef OF Mem.
phis were elected clerical delegates
from the diocese OF Tennessee 10 the
general convention OF the Episcopal
church at 81. Louis In October at the
business session OF the state conven-
ton here. presided over BY Bishop
Gailor.
An earnest appeal ws made 10 the
convention In behalf Of the extension
Of church missionary work among ne.
groes.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
ONE KILLED; ONE HURT.
Memphis Motorcycle Accident Results
In postosfIee Clerks Death.

Memphis. James r. Morrison. 20
years old, postoiflce clerk. Ia dead.
and Daniel 8. Hudson, street car
motorman. is suffering from n broken
leg as the result OF motorcycle scci-
dent In this city
The young men were riding double
on the motorcycle when they attempt.
cd 10 turn street corner and 30 north
on Bellevue. A large automobile tank
truck was making the turn at the same
time. The motorcycle skidded hit the
truck and ran violently into tele-
phone pole, The riders were thrown
onto concrete sidewalk.
Morrison was badly mangled.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19
convlets to Play Ball.

Columbus. O, ~-~ rnaccompanied by
guards the Ohio penhentiary baseball
team win 60 10 the local American
association baseball park TO play an
amateur local team concert by a
3e.pieee convict band Will be given
before &c game Ia called and between
the innings Proceeds from the game
will 40 to local charity. Members OF
tho prison team include burglars,
forgerers and would be wanderers,