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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
HUGHES IN NASHVILLE
Addresses Large Audi
cnce at
RYMAN AUDITORIUM
Visiting Republicans from this
Section Stote Candidate
Is Logical Mon for the
Presidential Chair

Charles E. Hughes, former Jus.
tice of the Supreme court of the
United States, and Republican can
didate for the Presidency, was the
guest of Nashville last Monday and
on Monday night addressed a crowd
which taxed the capacity of the
great Ryman Auditorium. During
the day Mr.. Hughes visited Camp
Tom Rye; as the guest of the Gov
eruor Of Tennessee, spoke to ne
groes, held a reception in IKE Her
mitage Hotel and for a time was in
conference with John w. Overall,
Republican candidate for Governor
Ben W. Hoopsr, Republican candi-
date for the United States Senate,
ank other Republican leaders.
Mr.. Hughs' speech Monday night
did not last an hour and of the
number who heard him, a large
proportion we're Democrats, who
went to hear what had never before
been heard in Tennessee Repub-
lican candidate for President max
ing a vote-bidding speech in this
southern state.
Mr.. Hughes, as usual, scored Viii
son and criticised his administra-
ton Of affairs without telling what
he would do under like circumstan-
ces. When Mr.. Hugees condemned
Wilson's Mexican policy, he was
asked from the audience what he
would have done, to which the can
didate replied that he would have
protected the interests of American
citizens. The Tennessean and
Americans account Of the speaking
reported that the additional ques-
ton How would you have done
it?" was also fired at the speaker
from the audience, but a citizen of
Lexington who was present says the
second question was not asked.
1t is to be hoped and we presume
that it is a fact that Nashville ex-
tended every courtesy to the distin-
guished guest, but as anything like
an entering wedge to split the
Solid South" Mr.. Hughes trip to
Tennessee seems to be entirely with
out promise.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
GEO. P. WOOLEN
LANDS GOOD JOB.

George P. Woollen, of Dyersburg,
but resident in Nashville fer many
years, has been appointed by Presi-
dent Wilson to the position Of COL
lector of Customs for District No.
As, with location at Memphis.
Mr.. Woollen was given tht ap-
poihtment through the recommen-
dation Of Senator Shields-and we
want to say to the Senator that he
has never given his Endorsement to
a better or more efficient man.
George Woollen was a particularly
warm personal as well as political
friend of the late Senator E. W.
Carmack, and thousands Of loyal
Tennesseans will be glad Of his ap-
pointment on that account if no
other. The Nashville Banner gives
the following sketch of Mr.. Woollen,
whose term as Comptroller Of the
Treasury Of Tennessee expired in
1915:
Mr.. Woollen is one of the best
known men in public life in Tennes-
see, having been state comptroller
two years and employed in that de-
partment fourteen years besides.
He has recently been connected
with the secretary of states Office,
having charge Of prorating the state
highway fund. He was comptroller
during the years 1913 and 1914,
His first connection with the office
Of comptroller was that Of a book
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
to the bill Sunday morning.

to the bill Sunday morning.
The bill that stopped the strike
provides that after January |, 1917,
eight hours shall be regarded as a
basis of reckoning for a days pay
men engaged in the operation Of
railroad trains in interstate COM
merce Excepting roads less than
100 miles long and electric lines);
that they shall receive pro rata pay
for work in excess Of eight hours,
and that their rate Of compensation
shall not be changed, pending an
investigation for from six to nine
months of the effect of the eight
hour day upon the railroads by a
commission to be appointed by the
President.
The first news flashed over the
wires that the strike order would be
recalled, brought inexpressible relief
to the country, which regarded the
impending strike as the greatest in
dustrial calamity that has ever
transpired or threatened the United
States. The victory won by the
brotherhoods was Of greater magni-
tude than any other since labor first
began to organize and they doubt
less appreciate the unusualness Of
rcshins throcgh the national law
making body in the short time Of
two days measure the Importance
of which can not be understood by
men not versed In the commercial
and governmental affairs OF this
country. No man who has at heart
the welfare Of all the people can
fail to rejoice that by any means
the nationwide strike has been
averted and to give President Viii
son credit for the part he played in
saving the country over which he
presides from the direst industrial
disaster ever threatened.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
COUNTY CONVENTION
OF Henderson CouDty
Sunday Schools
M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH
Render Enjoyable ond lnstruc-
tive Program but Atten-
dance of Members and
Visitors Small

The Henderson County Union
Sunday-School Convention met in
the Southern Methodist church
Tuesday morning.
County Organization was effected
by the election Of S. r. Montgome-
ry, President, J. W. Page Vice
President, and 0. E. Holmes, Secre-
tary.
Among those present and taking
part in the convention were Rev. j.
D. Canaday, General Representative
of the American Sunday-School Un.
ion, Henderson, Tenn, Joseph Car
thel, State Secretary Of the Tennes-
see Sunday School Association,
Nashville, Rev. Mervin C. Yates,
pastor Of the Southern Methodist
churches at Saltillo and Sardis. A.
T. Craven and wife of Beech Bluff,
and j. E. Vernon, of Sardis.
Various topics were discussed by
different speakers and it is the dis
tinct loss Of the Sunday-School su-
perintendents, teachers and pupils
of the county that were not pres
ent, which might have been arrang-
ed.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
DEATH OF NOTA=
Bile CHARACTER,

The death of Archbishop John
Lancaster Spaldine, which occurred
at his home in Peoria, ILL.,, removes
from the scene of action man who
has been Of great service and USE
fulness to the country, and, by his
labors and example, to the world at
large. He was a thorough Ameri-
can, having been born in Bentucky,
and he has behind him an Ameri-
can ancestry that reaches back $50
years. Although a high ecclesias-
tic, and wearing the dignity of his
church, and though imbued with
sacerdotalism, he was essentially a
man Of the people, and especially Of
the common people, and and devot-
ed his life to their service. He
wrote several books on the labor
question, and he was looked upon
as high authority on economics.
When the great anthracite strike be-
gan impinging upon the sore and
tender places Of the nation in 1902,
President Roosevelt appointed him
as one of the arbitrators to bring
about a settlement, and his know
ledge of conditions, his fairness and
fearlessness, and his broad sympa-
thy, made of him a potent factor in
removing this great menace to the
country's welfare. Such men can
be loyal to their church and its doc
trine and yet perform a great work
in the field of humanity. He has
left a record behind him that will
prove a valuable asset to this ma
ton for many years to come
Memphis News Scimitar.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
REVIVAL MEETING
AT M. E. CHURCH.

A revival meeting Of indefinite
length began last Sunday in the
Methodist Episcopal church and on
that account there were no services
in the Southern Methodist church
on that night.
There is preaching each night this
week by the pastor, Rev. S. B.
Stephens, who is we'll able to edify
and entertain his audiences and in
his behalf we extend the invitation
to all to attend the revival services
he is conducting. The meeting has
not been planned beyond this week,
but it is the intention Of DR..
Stephens to continue it as long as
he feels that good is being effected
in the community. All who attend
and can do so are invited to assist
in the music.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
PROMPT ACTION OF PRES
IDET WILSON AVERTS THE
GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE
In Space of Two Days Congress Rushes
Through Eight Hour Day Bill Which
is Signed and Becomes Law
CON. ADAMSON INTRODUCES BILL

Only by the promptest action on
the part of the Congress of the
United States, upon the insistance
of President Woodrow Wilson was
averted the nationwide strike of
an unknown number of the four
hundred thousand railroad employ
es of the two hundred and twenty
five railroads of the country, who
were under order to 60 out on strike
at 7 o'clock a. m, (New York time)
Monday morning
The eieht-hour day bill was intro
duced in the House was passed Fri
day by a vote Of 239 to 56, a ma
jority Of Republicans voting for it
and but two Democrats (Steele, Of
Pennsylvania, and Black, Of Texas,)
voting against it. In fact 68 Re-
publicans and one Socialist voted
for it in the House.
On Saturday the House bill with
out amendment passed the Senate
by an almost strict party vote-43
to Ex-senator La Toilette, Of Wis
consin, Republican, voted for the
bill, while two Democrats, Clark, of
Arkansas, and Hardwick, of Geor-
gia, cast their votes against it.
Some Of the Senators who opposed
the bill declared the Congress was
being coerced into tbs enactment Of
legislation that it did not desire and
that it mould return to plague that
body in the future.
The bill was signed by President
Wilson Sunday morning and be-
came a law. 1t was the first inten-
ton of the brotherhood heads not
to send the message that would can
eel the strike order until the bill
had been signed by the President,
but they conferred, changed their
minds and sent the code message
over the wires in advance Of the
presidents signature being affixed
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
u. S. TROOPS In
GREAT EXHIBITION

Great Military Events for State
Fair week. The mobilization Camp
at the State Fair grounds will be an
added attraction at the coming Fair.
For the first time in the history of
the Tennessee State Fair and Expo
sition the management is authoriz-
cd to announce that Uncle Sans
best fighting men will march upon
the grounds and present thrilling
exhibition drills and maneuvers.
Three thousand we'll drilled men
will participate in the big carnival.
Martial strains Of music by cele-
brated military bands will not only
have a tendency to make the pulses
Of the soldiers fly, but serve to
thrill the thousands Of spectators.
In a word, it will be a happy COM
bination Of military events, and mu-
sic something long to be remem-
bered and never forgotten.
Y There will be company drills. bat
talon reviews, dress parades, fancy
drills by cavalry and artillery. Ev-
cry phase Of military life, including
sham battles. Col. Cary F. Spence,
in command. Visit your soldier
boys in camp.
A thousand and one other things
to instruct and amuse. This is the
big gala week in Tennessee--Sep-
tember 1928, 1915.
Make your plans to attend. Take
advantage of the low railroad rates
and come to Nashville for the big
Exposition. Ask your station agent
about the low rates.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08

keeper, and began in 1899. He
worked in the department in vari-
Gus capacities until he ran for the
Office Of comptroller.
District No. 43, for which Mr..
Woollen will be collector Of Gus
toms, comprises all Of Tennessee
his headvuarters and chief duties
being at the port Of Memphis. The
salary of the position, it is under.
stood. is $500.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08

Secretary Lansing announces that
he has signed a treaty with England
or Great Britain, providing for a
Joint plan Of bird protection to be
agreed upon by the United States
and Canada.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08

See our Scimitar clubbing offer
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08

Continued on last page.)
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-09-08
1867 SCHOOL TERM
Has q Most Husplcious
Opening on
TUESDAY, SEPT. 5TH
Term Promises to be Most
Successful In History OF
City School or County
High School

The Henderson County High
School and Lexington Training
School opened last Tuesday morn
ing, with large number of pupils
present and the occasion favored by
the presence of an unprecedented
number Of patrons, citizens and
school advocates generally, some of
whom had never before attended a
school opening, while living here
several years-which goes to show
the growing interest in the schools
Of the town and county.
AS usual, Prof. j. O. Brown, Su-
perintendent Of the High School
made the opening remarks, with
scriptural reading and invocation
by Rev. S. B. Stephens. Superin-
tendent Brown then called for short
talks, from members Of the school
board, the town council and others
and responses were made by Judge
I. A. Lancaster, Hon. E. W. Essary,
W. H. Lancaster, E. E. Muse, Rev. S.
B. Stephens and others.
Mrs. C. C. Davis made a short and
pointed talk, concluding with the
statement that the best equipment
a teacher can have is pupil prop
erly trained at home. Mrs. E. w.
Essary made a statement in behalf
Of the Parent Teachers Association.
and Mrs. j. W. Stewart stated for
the Review Club that two medals
will again be offered-one to the
High school pupil and one to the
Grammar school pupil making the
highest grade in the session just be-
ginning.
Much appreciation of the work of
renovating and repainting the inte-
rior of the school building was ex-
pressed and Attorney w. A. Lancas-
ter very properly appealed to all
concerned that the building and
grounds be hereafter kept in better
order. T. Edwards, whose children
have all outgrown the local school,
made an exceptionally good talk.
The number Of Lexington children
already enrolled and the evidence
we have that our county people are
rapidly coming to value the High
School opportunities as they de-
serve, encourages the belief that
this term Of both the schools will be
the most numerously attended and
in every way the best in their his
tory.
1t Is gratifying to note that our
people are coming more and more
to appreciate the value Of education
that education means prosperity
success, while want Of education
represents poverty, which Charles
M. Schwab says always carries with
it a life sentence at hard labor.
Each and every citizen should place
his or her--the women are 50 near
ly full-fedged in their political priv
ileges that we include them---shoul-
der to the wheel Of education and
lend all their strength toward Keep
ing it rolling.
In addition to the faculty Of last
session, we have Prof. O. E. Holmes,
whose election as Principal Of the
Lexington Training School, is mat
ter of sincere pleasure to the school
patrons, who came to recognize his
worth during his former service as
a teacher in the school
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

In the United States they have not prov
ed to be SO great an advantage.
In h northern prairie states, includ-
ing Iowa and Minnesota, and the sub
humid parta Of eastern Nebraska, and
the two Dakotas. the Government ,inves-
tigators found ithat MARQUIS wheat
slightly outyields the group of spring
wheat COMMONLY grown in the section.
Where winter wheat can be grown. how.
ever, It outyields any spring wheat, Mar
quis included. The bulletin recommends
caution In disoarding we'll known varie.
ties and advises farmers who wish to
try MARQUIS 70 compare it carefully with
the other spring wheats and to hold fant
to that which proves best.
In the semfarid section covering most
of the northern half Of the Great Plairs
area and Including most of Nebraska.
the Dakotas. northeastern Colorado. cas-
tern Wyoming, and the eastern half of
Montana. the durum wkeats have been
found to outyield all the spring common
varieties including Marquis. Here again
however, winter wheat is decidedly bet
ter h any spring wheat. The Mar
quis ts not recommended. therefore.
whenever winter wheat can be grow OF
wherever durum wheat is uesd. Elise
where 1t il a safe variety to grow and
is especially we'll adopted to central
South Dakota where drought and rust
often reduce the yield Of later maturing
varieties.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15
onaWsy to BUN.
ARRESTED FOUR YEARS
AFTER Ak MURDERS

Kansas. City,eJune 1s.-william Mans
field, &c y~earssSld, employed in 4 pack
ing plant, was arrested in Kansas City
Kan, today and held for the authorities
at Red Oak, Iowa, where John Do.'
warrants were issued charging persons
with implication in the murder of the
Moore family at Villisco, Iowa. Eight
persons were slain with an ak our years
ago.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

the growing crop period in the northern
Great Plains being about 116' days.%This
makes It three or four days earlier thar
most Of h Fife varieties, the group in
which it is classed. Because of this
|earliness. Marquis wheat scapes to
some extent the drought of dry years.
the rust and fall rains of wet seasons.
and the early fall frosts. These char
acteristics have made it especially val
liable in the prairie Provinces of Canada.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

been constituting the %advisability cf
growing this variety in the future. For
this reason the results. of. the Govern
ment tests Of this wheat, published In
Farmers Bulletin 1872. will be of special
interest.
Marquis wheat. says the bulletin, is .
hybrid produced on the Central Experi-
ment Farm at ottawa, Canada. 1t is. az
early variety, ripening from IS to 1875
days after sowing, the average length Of
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15
PAr1IornuE on wAxE
ADMIRAL I18XB SAYS
1E1I1ua HAvY OFFICER DE-
CLA118 A1G1R1cA IA Oh PATH
LEADING TO Ruin.

New York, June 13.-American patri-
otism has been rapidly declining for the
past fifteen years, according to Fear AL
miral B. A. Fisk, U. S. NJ, who was the
guest of the American Defense society
here today. The officer retired today
after serving forty-,wo years in the
navy.
014Way to 1uin.
Under the influence of wealth, the
alurement OF pleasure and the ,ophjsti-
cal arguments of pacif1sts" Admiral
Fiske said .the patriotism of the ia
tion a been rapidly weakening and the
outbreak of the European war found US
we'll started down the broad way that
leads to destruction.
Following Roma.
THE war found the United States fol
lowing Egypt, -Assyria, China, Rome and
the other countries hat had enough
manliness to achieve a high elevation,
but had not enough manliness left to
maintain it"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15
xA1qu1s WHEAT
TN NV sPRINa VARIETY Kor

Marquis wheat has aroused much IN
terest in the United States recently.
about 1000, 600 bushels being harvested
in 1914. This has produced an abunG-
ance of seed and many farmers nave
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-18
COLORADO C3oP REPORT
OUTLOOK IN CENTENNIAL STATE
SETTER THAN USUAL
Federal Report Sho~o Conditions
Generally Promise Results Above
the Average.

Western N-wsr,an-- nlop New, Service.
Denver-Colorado u further ad-
anced with spring plowing this year
han last and is way ahead OF the
enyear average. according to the
monthly report of the federal bureau
of crop estimates. The same cOndi-
ton obtains in reference to spring
planting.
Meadow and pasture conditions are
equal to that of last year and even
with the ten-year average. The farm.
ers have made good progress In mar
keting hay and have less ON hand
than this time last year. Wheat is
bringing the same money ~ on May
l. 1915.
The following summary Of the May
crop report for the state Of Colorado
is compiled by the federal bureau Of
crop estimates:
Winter Wheat.-May I forecast. l.
100000 bushels; production last year
final estimate). 100000: two years
ago, G,25O,0OO; 19O9-l3 average. 3.7G2.-
900 bushels.
Rye.-May forecast, 100000 bush
els; production last year final esti-
nate). $4,000; two years ago, $685.
600 bushels.
Meadows.-May condition, "a:
compared with the ten.year average
of a.
Pasture.-May condition, 80;
compared with the ten-year average
of 81.
Spring Plowing.-Per cent done to
May 1. 1916, estimated. "a; compared
with So May last year, and &C. the
ten-year average.
Spring Planting-Per cent done to
May 1, 1916. estimated, 65; compared
with 81 May l, last year, and So. the
ten-year average.
Hay.-Old crop on farms May l. es
timated. $4,000 tons; compared with
$4,000 a year ago, and 219,OOO two
years ago.
Prices.-The first price given below
is the average on May 1 this year.
and the second the average on May I
last year.
Wheat. 92c and $122 per bushel;
corn. G9c and GGc: oats. SIC and 55c;
potatoes. $1.01 and 72c; hay, 1910
and $3.50 per ton: eggs. 19c and 19c
per dozen.
United States-Wheat $102 and
$1.39 per bushel; corn, 1913 and TIL;
oats, 42.6 and 53.4; potatoes, 94.S and
sos; hay, 1920 and $11.S2 per ton:
eggs. 1871 and Ill per dozen.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-18
WASHINGTON,

Americas next step in the negotia.
ttons with the entente allies regard.
ing treatment of neutral commerce
will be delayed on account of the i'm.
piled threat contained in the Ger.
man note Of May S.
The sl1.o00,OoO Indian appropra.
tion bill was finally passed BY the
House aid Senate and went to the
President
The conference committee agreed
on army reorganization bill, to estab-
iish regular army with 2OG, 600
peace strength, and national guard
Of 425.O00 men.
The warning of the American min.
ister. w. w. Russell. that the city OF
Santo Domingo would be taken nv
force unless 1t was given up by the
rebels resulted in the evacuation OF
the city.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-18
SPORT.

A 15-round bout between Jim Flynn
of Pueblo and Jack Dillon of Indian.
apolis was arranged to be held at
Dewey. Okla, July 4.
Chick Hayes, described as the
Jack Dillon of the bantamwe:ghts,
and Benny Chavez OF Trinidad have
been matched for twenty-round
bout at Denver, May 90
The Sioux City Western League
Baseball Club announced the pur-
chase Of Grover Gilmore, former
Federal League outfielder and Den.
yer player.
Carl Limberg. an automobile racer,
and R. Pallotti, his mechanician,
leading the field in the fifteenth lap
of the 1I0-mile race for the Metro.
politan trophy, were killed in New
York when their machines crashed
into guard rail on the Sheepshead
Bay track Eddie Rickenbacher was
an easy winner of the trophy in |
hour SO minutes and 81 seconds, an
average of 9G.23 miles an hour for
the $50 miles. Jules Devigne finished
second in l hour So minutes and II
seconds, and Ira Vail third, in l hour
SO minutes and 44CS seconds.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-18
GENE RAJ.

Harris johnson, 1O1, Oldest Elk in
the United States died at Columbus,
Miss.
Mrs. Louis Schwartzattel of Brook.
lyn, N. Y. has become the mother of
boy triplets.
The Rev. Francis Schlatter, 76
years old, known throughout the
country as the divine healer" was
arrested in New York on charge OF
practicing medicine without a license,
The Methodist general conference
by a vote of ATT to $50 at Saratoga,
n. Y, declined to commit the Metho-
dist Episcopal church to proposal
iavoring the preferential employment
of union labor
Gen. Jac.nto Trevino, commander
of the military division of the North.
east, in announcing he would leave
Torreon for Chihuahua City to take
command of campaign to clean up the
bandits OF Coahuila, said he hoped
that the American troops would CO.
operate actively in bringing the hunt
to prompt termination.
Detachments of American troops
are investigating a rumor that Pan
cho" Villa, the fugitive bandit leader,
at the head of command of 1,lOO
men, is in hiding in the mountains
between Ascencion, Chin, seventy
miles south of Columbus, N. NJ, and
Culbertson's ranch, about sixty-five
miles west of Columbus on the Amer.
lean side of the frontier.
Approximately 145,0OO men and
women. representing every phase OF
New York's business and professional
life. paraded Saturday to testify their
belief In national preparedness.