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Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1916-10-27
RULES GOVERNING CONTESTS.

All literary contests will be divided into two divisions,
the first division including the first five grades. The Sc
eond division including all other grades
All contestants must be bona fde pupils of the school
they represent and must have been attendance at least
twenty days.
All entrances must be in the hands of t secretary or
W. L. Dixon by October 10.
All teachers who attend these exercises, and all schools
will be given holiday Friday. Oct q. 1t is desired
that wherever possible the schools in body, and
banner bearing the name of the school be carried by each
school It is further desired if possible that the pupils
of each school assemble the public square in Gaesboro
promptly at 500 NJ. and march to the school building
where the exercises VIII be held.
The State Department of Education has been requested
10 send representative Other educators viii be present
It is urged that every body in Jackson county and
enjoy the day. thereby helping the schools to become more
Efficient Catch the spirit of childhood and youth again
WI DIXON =
County Superintendent
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
BAKERS SPEECH HIT
BY BRANCH,O OF D. A. R.
Reference to Forefathers as Lawless
Raiders Brings Protest.
pecial to Ths Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
New York. Oct. determination OF pa-
triotic Americans have been prompt to
denounce and protest against the speech
OF Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War.
in Jersey City on Monday night, in which
as a defense Of President Wilson's Mcxi-
can policy, Mr. Baker likened the lawless
raiders of Villa and Carranza to the
heroes Of the American Revolutionary
army.
The Empire State Society Of the Sons
Of the American Revolution, in a mass
meeting here, adopted a resolution de-
claring that I'VE. the descendants of the
patriots of the Revolution. condemn in
the strongest terms the unpatriotic lam
guage Of the Secretary of War"
Louis Amin Ames, president Of the So
clety, Democrat, who has been a stanck
supporter of the administration, and a
friend Of Mr.. Baker, said: THE resoIu-
ton was passed unanimously and en-
bodies my views"
James de La Montayne, treasurer Of
the State society, characterized Mr.. Ba-
ker's remarks as "undignifed, un-Ameri-
can unpatriotic, and absolutely untrue. "
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
ARGUE OVER BIBLE
Factions Clash on Use of
Scriptures in Schools.

The entrance Of religion into the cur
rioulum OF the public schools was dis
cussed yesterday by two widely-opposed
faction leaders.
At the meeting OF the Board of Educa-
tion, in the afternoon, John D. Bradley,
of the Secular League, took exception to
a recent ruling of the board which per-
mitted Bible readings as part of the
school work.
Last night at the closing session OF tho
Sunday School Institute at Epiphany
Church, Rev. Beverley D. Tucker jr.. Of
University. Va. cited the fact that re-
ligion was the original foundation of most
Of our institutions of learning.
Following DR.. fuckers address last
night the presiding officer Of the Instl-
tute, Canon DeVrles, stated that although
the American college had become so
democratized in recent years that the
bars of almost every institution were
down to all people, the one person ostra-
cised was Jesus Christ
John B. Larner, OF the Board of Educa-
tton, refused TO listen to the extended
statement from John D. Bradley, of the
Washington Secular League, protesting
against the recent decision of the board
sanctiontng the custom OF hanging the
ten commandments on the walls of school
rooms and of Bible readings as part of
the schools work
Il object to further reading of the state
ment; I will not listen to it," he said
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
GUARDSNEN MUST serve
Federal court DECIDES
Decision in Massachusetts, Affects All
Militia Units.
lBy the Internntinnnl ~.

CBy the international News Service
Boston, Oct. lS-Federal Judges Bing-
ham and Aldrich, with Judge Putnam
dissenting, today overruled the decision
OF Federal Judge Dodge, whereby Alex
ander Nj. Emerson, who declined to take
the Federal oath. was released from mill
tary service on a writ of habeas corpus.
The decision affects thousands of militia
men all over the country.
The opinion. as written by Judge Aid
rich. says that the order of the District
Court is vacated. with directions that the
petitioner be returned to the military
company from which he was taken"
The overruling of Judge Dodge's deci-
sion gives the authorities power to take
into military custody all members Of the
various State militia companies, who
have not taken the Federal oath
The case of Emerson was regarded as a
test case. Emerson was a member of
Troop B, of the First Squadron Cavalry,
NJ. V. NJ, at the time the troops were
sent TO the border last June He de-
clined to take the new Federal oath and
contended that he was not subject to
military orders any longer.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
100000 INDUSTRIAL
PLANT FOR DISTRICT
Corporation Employing Several Thou
sand Persons Seeking Site Here.

Definite plans for the location Of a
900 industrial plant in the Capital
we're presented to Chamber Of Commerce
officials Yesterday
The new concern is a Tennessee cor.
which half of this amount already is
paid in.
1t proposes to manufacture on an ex-
tensive scale an ONCE appliance already
patented and will employ several thou
sand persons.
President P. T. Moran. of the Cham
Der. met the officials of the company yes
terday and discussed with them available
sites. The members said that they had
been attracted to Washington by the ad-
vantages pointed out for Industrial plants
in the recent brief filed with the Secre-
tary of the Navy for the location Of the
government armor plate plant in the Dis
trict.
a number Of sites were tentatively
discussed, but no decision was reached.
nor will the selection be made until the
president of the company arrives in
Washington within a few days and a
personal inspection of properties can be
made.
1t was made clear that the District
regulations preventing smoke nuisance
would not be a hindrance
Other cities have offered free taxes for
q term of years and similar inducements
90 secure the plant but District loca-
tion is favored largely because the con-
Germ expects to do an extensive business
with the national government.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
ITALIANS CARRY
TEUTON|C LINES
Strike Powerful Blow in Mount
Pasubio Sector.
By the International New. servIce.I

(By the International News servIceD
London, Oct 1S.-ItaIians have won a
new success against the Austrians, carry
ing, by a swift and powerful blow, the
last Teuton defense line between Cosmag-
non and Roite in the Mount Pasubio
sector
This success is announced in an off,
cial statement reaching here tonight from
Rome. The statement further asserts
that the Austrian lines north of the sum-
init Of Mount Pasubio have been stormed.
Following closely on the announcement
that the Somme offensive would be con-
tinued throughout the winter, giving the
Germans no rest on the western front.
is a semi-oficlsl report from Milan that
Gen. Cadorna, the Italian chief of STAFF,
also plans to keep up his blows against
Trieste all winter long II necessary.
Thus. the Germans and AUstrians will
be forced to meet at least two strong Of
fensives, even If the closing in of cold
weather prevents the Russians from con-
tinuing their drive in Volhynia and
Galicia.
The announcement of Gen. Cadorna' s
intentions comes in dispatch from Mi
Ian, which quotes the semi-oficiaI II Sc
colo.
Wear down the Austrlans," is the
watchword on which the offensive will
be carried out.
Berlin today makes the charge that the
Italians are COnCealing their losses in
their official statements. Reports from
Vienna are quoted to the effect that on
the Carso Plateau during the last two
weeks the Italians have suffered a series
of terrible" defeats
It is in this region that the Italian
offensive against Trieste sprang into re-
newed life after a lull following the cap
ture of Gorilla. The Italians have re-
ported heavy fighting, but no extensive
gain has been announced in the last days.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
FOUR Reported KILLED
IN RAGING HURRICANE
Hundred Mile an Hour Gale Does
$l,0O0,0OO Damage.
CBy the InternatIon,I N.,,, s,r,i,,

'By the International News Service
New Orleans. La, oct 1S.-Pensacola.
Fla. suffered the brunt Of today's hur-
ricane, which swept in from the Gulf
OF Mexico at the rate Of over 100 miles
an hour, and although the town is cut
on from communication with the out
side world by wire tonight, the wire
less brought the news that one per
son had been killed in the city proper
and two were reported killed on the
outskirts. The damage will run be-
tween 100000 and $1,000 600 Mobile.
Ala, suffered the second heaviest. one
being killed. four boats wrecked, prop
erty damaEe Of S5O.oOO done and street
car traffic and wire service almost
demoraliZed
The storm swept in from the gulf
between I and II a. N. today. AT
o'clock the wind had attained a veIoc-
ity OF 81 miles an hour at Mobile and
steadily increased. all communication
being lost at S o'clock.
Pensacola reported velocity OF -
miIes an hour at a. m. and a few
minutes later all wire communication
was lost and had not been restored
UP to 10 O'Clock tonight.
Lena ShambUrg, a negro woman. was
killed by a live wire in the streets o.
Mobile.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
AMERICAN RIGHTS
PLEA OF HUGHES
Pledges Self to Promote U. S.
Enterprise Abroad.
CBy the International New, service,

CBy the International News SeryIcel
Grand Rapids, Mich. Oct. IA vote
for me means a vote for the maintenance
OF American rights" Charles Evans
Hughes told a big and friendly audience
here tonight. He pledged himself TO pro-
mote American enterprise abroad and
back IT with all the resources Of the
American government II elected. He re-
newed with new vigor his assaults on the
Administration for failing 10 protect
American interests abroad.
Our American merchants and Imeri-
can business men are told to 90 abroad
and serve humanity" he said We are
told they have the best genius in the
world and they owe it 10 humanity TO
go forth and employ that genius, carry
ing American enterprise into forelgn
parts
Vow. who are these people? How DO
they do it? Well, they do not DO it in a
vacuum. II is not accomplished by theo-
riZing. II is done by human beings. by
clerks and statesmen and booxkeepers and
engineers and dealers and merchants 20
ing into different parts OF the world,
carrying the American enterprise ana
Is rife, or al least frequent. where there
may be nothing but the naE-their flag
and the power that II symbolizes-be-
tween them and ruin or death.
Do you suppose they are going II we
serve advance notice on them that VIC
have changed our historic policy and
that they shall have no protection
Why, the very fact that We are there
to protect them insures that peace and
security without resort TO arms lust As
the force Of organized society which lies
back Of your courts. lies back Of your ac-
uyiues Of peaceful trade is the sanction
or every proceeding OF a civilized Charsc-
ter in this community. il is the sanction
Of the force OF organized society which
gives you the opportunities Of pcacc
Withdraw that. and see how long YOUR
peace will continue and YOUR activities
will be successful
We send men throughout the world %
carry American enterprise abroad and
stimulate American industry at home be-
cause Of the opportunities Of foreign
trade. We must send them as We Al
ways have sent them in the paef-v-ifh
the backing OF the American government.
so long as they perform their duties law
fully and are entitled TO enjoy the rf-hts
accorded TO them by internal tional law
Delayed by two freight wrecks east o.
Chicago, Hughes will be unable to begin
his Michigan stUmping until tomorrow
night. His special train broke speed rec
so1'ds from Sioux City. Iowa 10 Chicago
covering 81 miles IN twelve bourS- three
hours faster than the regular trains
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
KONEUTRALITY BREACH,
DECLARES SECRETARY
Acting Naval Head Replies to Charge.
of British.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Acting Secretary
, Of the Navy in the absenfs OF Josephus
Daniels, wrote this statsnent yesterday
and attached his signature TO It as acting
secretary:
1T can be stated definitely that the
destroyers Of the United States Navy,
which went to the vicinity OF the Nan
tuCket Shoals Light Vessel on Sunday,
october S. in the response to o s
calls, did not in any way violate their
duty Of neutrality in regard to the vessels
sunk or the passengers and crews there
Of
The action Of the navy was in abso-
lutte accordance with international law
and the dictates Of humanity"
Mr.. Franklin's denial Of the charges
made in the British House OF Lords by
Earl Grey, Lord Beresford and others,
is based upon the official reports Of all
the Admirals and commanders OF tor
pedo boat destroyers who took part in
rescuing passengers and crews from the
ships sunk by the German submarine
U.s..
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
NO HANDSHAKING
Scratch Prevents President
Greeting Crowds.
CBy the International New. Service.

CBy the International News Service.
On Board the Presidents Train, Syra.
cuse, N. Y, Oct. 8.-President Wilson
received an ovation passing through New
York State this afternoon and tonight
that appeared TO be based on genuine po-
litical enthusiasm. The size Of the crowds
which met the train at every stop was
limited only to the capacity Of the sta.
tions.
At Albany fully 5000 persons made a
rush for the private car Maynower az
soon as the train had been brought to d
standstnl. Mr.. Wilson was on the rear
platform with Secretary TumuIty and be-
gan TO shake hands with those nearest
him. A moment later II was observed
that his right hand -as bleeding pro-
fusely. A deep cut had been inflicted
on the top Of the second finger, supposed
ly by the finger nail OF one OF the en-
thusiasts
Mr.. Wilson quickly wrapped his hand
kerchief about the injured finger and
continued to shake hands until the ira
was in motion again. Later DR.. Cary T.
Grayson dressed the wound and an
nounCed that 1t would be unsafe for the
President TO shake hands any more dur
ing the remainder OF the trip
'Packey' McCabe, the Democratic boss
OF Albany County. climbed over the back
rail Of the Presidents car and impaired
the prophecy that the Democratic can
didate would get the electoral vote OF
New York State II New York City could
be carried by 5000 votes McCabe said
Wilson was much stronger in the upper
Fart OF the State than the Republicans
credited them with being
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
TURKISH TROOPS NOW
ASSIST BULGARIANS
New Equipped Men Rushed to Struma
to Fight British.
CBy the INTERNATIONAL New, s.ryIc,

(By the International News Service. }
Paris, Oct. 1S.-Large coatingents Of
newly equipped Turkish tro1Hs have ar
rived on the lower Struma to ASSIST the
Bulgarians in their defense Of DCmir-
Hissar and other important towns wh ch
the British wing has as its obpeCtfveS
First news OF the appearance OF The
Turks in the Macedonian thcater reach
ed here tonight in an official report fir, m
the allied comma Uder-in-Chief. Gen Sar-
rail With this statement comes news
that the British have begun a heavy r
tillery action on this front while, on the
NErdar line French troous have struck
a strong blow against the Bulgarians.
penetrating their defenses or the right
bank Of the river to depth OF more
than 4C0 yards.
Unfavorable weather. which tcmpo~ari-
ly halted operations on tie front north
Of Saloniki has given way TO Gear. cold
days and general activity is being re-
sumed
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
WILSON TO Be BOMBED
FROM SKY BY women
Sufragist AeropIane to Provide Unique
"WeIcome" at Chicago.

CBy the International News ServIceD
Chicago, Oct. S.-ThC National Wom-
ems party, which is strenuously opposed
to President Wilson's reelection, has ar
ranged a little welcome all its own Cor
the President on his arrival tomorrow.
High above the Presidents train, as IL
crosses the Indiana-Illinois State line
will hover an aerOplans bearing Mrs. Gil
son Gardner and Miss Marjorie Stinson
As the train crosses the line the wom-
en- will drop thousands of printed mes
sages, bearing these words:
president Wilson! Why do you seek
votes from women, when you oppose
votes for women. National Woman's
party"
Women vote in Illinois but do not in
Indiana.
The aeroplane will hover over the train
from the State line on into Chicago,
dropping the printed messages. Miss Stin-
son will be aviator.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
FINDS FATHER DEAD;
GAS TUBE IN MOUTH

With a gas tube clenched in his teeth.
Max RsUinesu, a years old. OF @n5
Georgia avenue northwest. y-as found
dead in bed last night by his son. samuel
DR.. Miller. OF 1913 Georgia avenue north
west, who WAS called. said the man had
been dead for some hours.
Coroner hewitt. after viewing the body
issued a certificate Of death 10y suicide
According to relatives and friends Of
Mr.. Rabineou. his health had been falling
for the last year.
Young Rabineau had just returned
home last night when he detected tH"
odor OF escaping gas. Upon investigation
he found his father dead
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
C. w. u. STUDENT YAWNS; ;
DISLOCATES HER JAW

Miss Elizabeth Voorhees, got sleepy in
Prof. George Neely Henning's third year
French class at George Washington Uni
versity yesterday and yawned. She dis
located her jaw.
When called upon to recite, she couldn't,
and embarrassed and in pain, she left
the class room, and appealed to a neigh
boring druggist, who was unable to force
the dislOCated bone back into place
Miss Voorhees, then went to DR.. James
W. Hart, Of Piss F street northwest who
had to administer ether before he could
treat her.
She is now at her home, 345s Newark
street. under order not to yawn, laugh,
or talk, and to eat nothing but soup.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
KING TO CHECK
CREEK RIOTING
Warns People Demonstrations
Must Come to End.

CBy the International News serviee.I
London, Oct. 1S.-After a night and day
Of riOting, King Constantine is reported
in dispatches from Athens tonight tc
have issued an official warming to the
people that demonstrations against the
French marines and sailors must end.
In his warning he declared that Greece.
fate as a nation hangs in the balance
and that was the reason for his plea
The Greek government today also sent
to the neutral nations an official protest
against the landing Of allied armed forces
to patrol Athens as a violation of Greek
rights.
So violent is the frenzy Of feeling
against the allies among the Greek royal
lists that 1t is feared by the Greek gov
ernment that not even the Kings words
will quell the infuriated populace, and
grave consequences are likely to result.
Only the prompt intervention of Greek
troops prevented a bloody clash between
civilians and French marines last night.
A group Of small boys were shouting
insulting epithets at the marines and
were arrested by the foreigners A great
crowd Immediately congregated, threat
ening the Frenchmen.
Greek soldiers were hurriedly dispatch
ed to the scene, and by charging in, man
aged to scatter the crowd.
Other troops were Immediately posted
throughout Athens and Piraeus to pre-
vent further demonstrations
At 4 conference with the British min
lister. King Constantine declared the sus-
picion evidently entertained by the al
lies, that the Greeks would attack the
allied army, was utterly groundless and
without reason.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
new VILLA ACTIVITY
ALARMS CONFERENCE
Americans Insist Carranza Begin Drive
Immediately.
CBy the International News servic

(By the International News ServIce)
Atlantic City, N ], Oct. 1S-Reports
that PanCho Villa has reached the Hearst
ranch at Babricora considerably upset
the deliberations of the Mexican peace
commission today.
The American delegates empha sized
the point that If Villa had penetrated
this far north. Carranza must begin
his promised drive Immediately or It
might be necessary for Gen PershinE to
strike again and strike hard.
Senior Cabrera, head Of the Mexican
delegation. replied that Carranza's new
campaign against Villa had already be-
gun and that news Of a clash with the
Nillistas was expected mometarily. He
explained that troops were being moved
north in relays.
The Americans replied that the present
situation had become so grave that Il
demanded more than promises
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
RUSSIANS HALT
TEUT0N ATTACKS
Carpathian Offensive Declared
Brought to Standstill.
By the International News Service.

CBy the International News service.)
London, Oct. S-Repulse OF German
and Austrian and counter-attacks in
Galicia and the hating Of the Carpathian
offensive south Of Dorna watrs are re-
ported by the Russian war office tonight
On the other hand Berlin announces
that despite the most violent efforts the
Russians have been unable to advance
in Volhynia and that their blows west
of Lutsk have resulted in the heaviest
losses to themselves.
At one poin the Teutonic troops carried
Russian supporting point in a sharp
drive. capturing $50 men and a number
Of machine guns
The heaviest fighting Of weeks is 60
ing on in Galicia, the Teutons employing
every arm at their command in with
standing the Russian blows. Poison gas
and flaming liquids have again been
brought into play.
On several sectors OF this front the
Austro-Germans carrying out the theory
that the best defense is a strong ofTense,
have delivered strong blows against the
Russian front, but have been unable to
penetrate it at any point
Especially violent fighting is being
waged in the Korytniza region, the Ger
mans being on the offensive. Petrograd
announces that all their attacks were
repulsed.
The Berlin official statement follows:
Front OF Prince Leopold OF Bavaria;
After the costly failure Of his strong
infantry charges. the enemy limited his
activity to a lively fire against the front
west OF Lutsk. Infantry attacking the
Austro-Hungarian positions near ZwyZny
northwest Of Zaturcy, were driven back
by our fire into their trenches The
enemy suffered heavy losses"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
GREAT AERIAL BATTLE
FOUGHT OVER ADRIATIC
(By the international News Service

(By the international News servIceo
Rome, Oct. S.-A fleet of Italian and
French hydroaeroplanes have bombarded
Austro- Hungarian military works at
Rovigno and Punta Salveres and Austro-
Hungarian ships of these ports 1t was
officially announced today.
Austro-Hungarians planes gave battle
and a big aerial engagement was fought
high above the Adriatic.
The admiralty statement said that one
Of the Austro- Hungarian planes was dis
abled by the Franco-Italian fire and fell
into the sea.
The raid took place on Tuesday after
noon.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
FIRES '76 GUN AT HUSBAND.
Woman Uses Ancient Weapon, but
"Kick' Is Strong.

waynesburg Oct 1S.-Charged with
using q family heirloom, a rife handed
down since the revolutionary days, on
her husband. James Cage, liverymsn,
Mrs. Minerva Cage, OF East Waynes-
burg, is the sole occupant Of the WON.
ems section Of the Greene County Jail
Mrs. Cages aim was not true, and the
charge Of shot tore a hole in the wall
near a door through which her husband
had retreated.
Mrs. Cage and her husband quarreled
She alleges he had threatened to kill
her. She seized the fowlinE piece and
pointing it at her husbsad. she fred. The
kick" left a black mark on the shouI.
der Of Mrs. Cage.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-19
POLICE ARREST Fl
YOUNG MEN IN RAID

Crowds from the moving picture dis
trict in Ninth street last night Watched
the First precinct police fill an auto pa
troll to caDacity with twenty-one young
men and boys taken in raid on a house
at 1910 street northwest
At the station they were registered as
United States witnesses to appear this
morning and were released on personal
recognizance.
Eugene Wilson. 40 years old, was ar
rested as proprietor and charged with
permitting gambling on his premises He
was later released on bail. The raid was
conducted by Lieut.. Duvan. Precinct De
tective HOwes, Sergt. Lohman, and Po-
licemen Moran and Murray.