davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
FRENCH WAR RELICS
 BROUGHT TO NEW YORK

NEW YORK, May 29.-The unus- ual sight of a foreign steamship coming into port with her decks load ed with boxes and cases containing aeroplanes, hydro-aeroplanes, cannon and other war appliances was witness ed here today with the arrival of the French line steamship Lafayette from Bordeaux.
 The war equipment listed on the ships manifest as weighing fifty tons and having value of $200,000, elongbing to the French government and the greater part of it is booty captured from the Germans. It has been loaned by France to the exhibit committee of bazaar to be held next month by friends of the Entente pow CTS to raise funds for relief work The exhibits were sent here in charge of the Marquis of Polignac.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
NOT RIPE FOR PEACE.

LONDON, May 29. - As an out growth of recent talk of peace, Sir Edward Grey has reiteratde in the house of commons that the time is not yet ripe for peace. It was the duty of diplomacy to maintain the solidarity of the entente allies, he said, until a stage of the war had been reached where the prospect of an enduring peace would be with the allies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
OUTBREAK WAS PLANNED
 SEVERAL YEARS AGO

LONDON, May 29.-The royal com mission Investigating the recent re bellion in Ireland learned that the Sim Fein society came into exist ence in 1905, and was told how the police spied on the members of the society.
 Neville Chamberlain said the Sim Fein started the movement in a rath- CT moderate manner, but that later extremists obtained control pamph- lets were circulated to turn sentiment against England and to combat re- cruiting.
 The Sim Fein party tried ineffect- ively, the witness said, to make a display at the time of the coronation of King George.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
REV. JAMES H. CONDlT
 ON HIS WAY TO EVERETT

The Rev. MT James H. Condit, passed through on the City of Seat tie today on his way to Everett, Wash. where he goes to represent the Fair banks Lodge of the l. o. o. F., of which he is a member MT. Condit lived many years in the interior and joined the lodge which he has never withdrew from. The members of the Fairbanks lodge elected him to rep resent them at the meeting of the Grand Lodge scheduled to meet in Everett from June to June 8, both inclusive. MT. Condit is accompan- jed by MT. Ben Dehlgard who is to represent the Juneau lodge.
 The Misses Wilson, Dyer Eaken, Snow, and Case are also passengers on the City of Seattle on their way to their respective homes for va cation. They are members of the public school teachers staff at Jul neau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
COTTON BALL SATURDAY
 WAS A BIG SUCCESS

The Cotton Ball last Saturday even- ing was a great success. The hall looked beautiful with it's greeneries and cotton ball decorations The cot ton gowns were most becoming and their wearers-the pretty women of Ketchikan never looked prettier The music furnished by Miss Fossness and MT. Williams was simply delightful.
 Though the night was cold, the ice cream was colder and the refresh ment booth was well patronized.
 The Civic Club cleared over $50 and wishes to thank all who helped make the dance a success.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

It has been ordered by Hon. Rob ert w Jennings, that the time for holding the liquor license "elecction" will be TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1916, in stead of June 1st, 1916.
 The voting will take place at the Council Chambers, in the City of Ket- chikan, Alaska, and the polls will be open to the public continuously from g o'clock a. m. to 8 o'clock p. m.
 (Signed) E. s. STACKPOLE,
 United States Commissioner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
PRESIDENT WILSON
 IS MUCH RILED UP
GERARD WILL NOT BE SPARED FOR HIS
 lNDISCRETlON.

WASHINGTON. May 29. - It was learned today that President Wilson was much vexed over the report that Gerard of Berlin, had given an interview in which he gave out information that was not intend ed for the public. It is said that the president will at least administer a severe admonition to the ambassador for his indiscretion.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
HILL REPORTED TO
 BE SERIOUSLY ILL

ST. PAUL, May 29. - The condition of J. J. Hill took turn for the worse yesterday and consultation was held by his physicians who decided to perform an operation. All the members of the family have been called to his bedside. His condition is considered as be- ing very serious.
 Later - MT Hill died this morning. He was unconscious twelve hours before he expired. His family was at his bedside till the end.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
MORE TROUBLE
 FEARED IN MEX.
A LARGE DELEGATION GOES TO WASHINGTON
 TO PREVENT INTERVENTION BY U. s.

MEXICO CITY, May 29.-The Mex can Labor Syndicate, strong or ranization, appointed delegation to 20 to Washington and represent to Inc government the futility of inter- yention. A resolution was adopted setting forth their desire to be given a free hand to handle their own af- fairs in their own way. The resolu- tion furhter states that should the United States government insist in
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
WHERE ARE THESE MEN?

Charles Sumner Carter: Has spent several years in Alaska. Supposed to be interested in copper properties in the Prince William Sound country. Only description given is, Large man, with gray hair"
 Frank J. Coffey: Last heard from when at Dawson in latter part of 1913. Description: Medium height, dark hair and eyes, high forehead, Irish descent and speaks with Irish accent Worked as electrician in the States.
 Any information leading up to the discovery of the men mentioned above will be thankfully received at the Governors office, Juneau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
HE MAY NOT RUN IF
 THEY ARE REAL GOOD
CHAIRMAN HlLLES THINKS THAT THERE WILL BE NO
 THIRD PARTY.

CHICAGO, May 29. Chairman Hilles, of the republican national com mittee said today that it was his
 opinion that Col Roosevelt would not run on the Progressive ticket should the republican platform and the nominee of the republican con- vention be suitable. The platform will be exceptionally brief and to the point, said the chairman, and that is just what the Colonel wants.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
WAR NEWSFR0M. ACROSS WATERS
THE FRENCH INFANTRY ATTACK ON THE GER-
 MANS REFUSED WITH HEAVY LOSSES.

LONDON, May 29.-A dispatch from Athens says that twenty-five thous- and Bulgarians crossed the Greek and are occupying the fort. The Greek garrison is said to have retired without offering any resist ance. This move is causing some ap- prehension in official circles.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
EVERYBODY ENJOYS
 IDEAL SUMMER DAY

Lured by the sunshine of a perfect summer day all Ketchikan people and their children enjoyed yesterday in the open. There were boating parties, picnics galore, and scores who tried their hand at fishing. Many were seen wading, and also there were camera enthusiasts who seemed busy snapping interesting scenes and such. Jolly parties were everywhere pres ent and all had good times and good eats.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
THE SPOKANE COMING,

SEATTLE, May 29.-The steamer Spokane left last evening with the fol- lowing passengers for Ketchikan: MT. and Mrs. Fred Patching, the Misses Margaret and Elenor Kelly, Jack Lanai. Miss EyaGna tIeid, o. C. Field, J. w. Tasting, W, B. Fisher and w. H. Hohens.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
ITALIANS LOST ANOTHER
 STRONG FORTIFIED POSITION

VIENNA, May 29-The war office issued a statement today that another victory had been added t othe long list. The statement says that the Italians lost another strong fortified position west of Arsiere where con siderable arms and munitions had been captured besides thousands of prisoners,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
V. A. PETERSON COMING.

V. A. Peterson, formerly local agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany, here, but who has been located at Skagway for the past three years or more, will soon be here again to resume his old position made vacant by the registration of Mir. Bold.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
ROOSEVELT STARTS ON
 SPEECH MAKING TOUR

NEW YORK, May 29. = Ex-Presi- dent Roosevelt will start on a speech making tour this week, and will wis it nearly every city of importance. It is said that his tour will take over a month.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
RETURN TO HADLEY

MT. and Mrs. R. L. Petty, who came in Friday morning, remained in town until yesterday, when they returned to Hadley again. MT. Petty came in matters.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

PAI,IS. May 29.-It is officially an nouno cd today htat the twenty-five thousand Belgians who invaded the Greek territory yesterday were led by German officers. They are now occupying the following forts: Rupel, Dragoten and Spatoya.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

COLUMBUS, May 29. A report was received here that some Ameri- can soldiers had discovered a cache in which were found several machine guns and munitions presumably the property of the bandits. The cache is reported to be located near Nami- guipa.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

W. G. Beattie, superintendent of the Is native schools of Southeastern Alas ka, who has been here and at Metla- katla fof several days, left today for Juneau
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

PARIS, May %. Commencing about dawn Saturday and continuing all day. the rcuoh made a desperate attac.. on the German front at the new captured ylage Cumieres, but was finally repulsed with heavy loss es is the report received here yes terday evening" Another attack will be commenced possibly today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

VANCOUVER, s. C., May 29.-- A report was received here today that a fire had destroyed the ". E. Fish Company Elevator plant at Alberta. Origin of the fire is unknown.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

OTTAWA, May 29.-The minister nounced today that the twenty-five another forestry battalion had Deo.. called to the colors and will be sent to the front as soon as proper ar rangmeent has been completde.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

NOTICE: Both establishments of J. R. Heckman & Co. and the Ton gass Trading company announce to their patrons the closing of their re- spective places of business from 12 o'clock tomorrow until Wednesday morning in order to observe Memorial Day.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

NOTICE: The Arctic Brothers are hereby notified that a meeting will be held in their new hall this even ing. Every member is requested to be present as some important busi- ness is to come up.-Harvey Stack pole, Arctic Chief.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
OUT FOR A HIKE.

The K. K. Boys took the w. W. Girls to their camp in the mountain Qocation a secret) this morning, talk ing a big lunch. They were chap eroned by Dr. and Mrs. Fordyce and Rev. H. w. Kitchener
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
FORD WILL TRY AGAIN.

DETROIT, May 29.-Henry Ford said today that he expected to sail for Europe June 18th to renew his peace effort.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

NOTICE: All members of the Eagle Band are requested to be present at the rehearsal that is to be held this evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

Attorney Vim, of Juneau, who has been here on business in connection with a case before the district court, left today for his home.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
THE COURTS DoINGS.

All the forenoon was taken up with securing the jury to try the case of the United States vs MT. Kubley. The trial began this afternoon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
EVERYBODY INVITED.

The owner of the Grand theatre announces free for all performance tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O, at which everybody is invited.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

remaining in the country, it may lead tc 9 general uprsiing. This, it is said, should be avoided.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29
NOTICE TO OUR
 PATRONS.

Tomorrow being a legal holiday and as no press news will be forthcoming the Progressive-Miner will not be issued.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-29

+ a + < + + + + + + F + + + l
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-06-01
Mt. Olivet.

Sbcciai to tie WeaVS.
Sunday school was attended by a
large crowd Sunday.
T.'G Golston spent Sunday night
in Whitwell.
Misses Josie and Maggie Painter
spent Sunday with the Misses Higgins.
Ernest Pressneli, of Tate's Chapel,
spent Saturday night with Clyde Grif-
fifth.
John Painter spent Sunday at Mt.
Olivet
Dan Kilgore aud children, of Whit
well, spent Sunday WITH Sam Rogers
aud wife
Clyde Griffith and wifs spent Tues
day night in Whitwell.
J. Fl. Higgins spent Sunday night
in South Pittsburg.
Walter Lavan and wife spent from
Friday until Sunday at Griffith 9
Creek.
Fred Basham and wife spent Satur-
day night at Bruce Rollins
Misses Maudie Lavan. Lille Morri-
son, Lille Payne and Edith Cantrell,
spent from Friday until Sunday at
Cedar Springs
Mrs. Bonnie Almond spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs W. A. Lavan.
Kellie Morrison spent the latter part
of last week visiting relatives at Ced-
ar Springs
Quite number from here attended
the Red Mems decoration at Red Hill
Sunday.
A B. Lavan and family spent Sun
day with B. FL Brown and wife
Quite a crowd attsnde1 singing Sun
day night,
Will Dyer and wife spent Sunday
with j. Fl. Higgins and wife
John Lavan madt a short call in
Whitwell Saturday
Emmitt Russell spent the latter part
of last week visiting in Sequachee.
Hello, "Punch and Judy, of Ken
lucky. Come on and giva us good
piece, for we would like to hear from
"Du0e.
MI. and Mrs Joe Coldwell and
children. spent Sunday eveL ing in En-
giish Cove.
Pleas Layne had smile on his face
like wave on a goose pond Sunnay
night He must have seen someone
Sunday evening. Reporter
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-06-01
COLD FACTS.

e
That our constitution needs amend
ing, goes without saying, though we
may differ somewhat as to details.
During the last session OF our legis-
ature, Gov. Rye appointed strong
com mittee on taxation, Its labors
! covered quite period of time, during
which the committee consulted and re-
ceived information from 100 organiza-
tions officials and citizens Of the state,
representing alnIost every county and
certainly representing every class and
every interest in the state. That
committees says, ''suythiug like a COM.
plete and thoroughly effective reform
| OF our tax system cannot now be obtain
| tained, and the chief obstacle ia the
| infiexible article on taxation in the
constitution OF 1870" Quoting from an
| eminent author ty on taxation, the
committee further says of our system:
| ut puts a premium on dishonesty and
debauches the public conscience; it re-
duces deception to a system and makes
q science of knavery; 1t presses hardest
on those least able to pay it; it imposes
| double taxation on one man and grants
entire immunity to the next" The re-
! port also says that capital flies from
any state where there is no flxedness
of taxes; that the property OF widows
and orphans is more highly assessed in
proportion to value thap any other class
rs Of property; that we have double tax
alton on property, ich a Constitutions
al amendment alone can cure; that we
have absolutely no uniformity in the
ass ssment of property from county to
county,
Now wenot only need reform In our
methods of taxati0n. bur also in the
cost of collecting and dsbursing, same,
as witness: w ). Sheriff., State Supt
of EdueatioD, after declaring that
County Trustees are in noway to blame
for accepting $9i, 597 80 for hand ling the
school fund, says: "Itis thesystem that
Ia wrong. 1t is a reflection on the state
of Tennessee To permit IL to continue
1t ia an Injustice to the cnildren of the
ST. to that SOL, 900 90 should DO paid out
! TO the County Trustees TO collect lhe
money for their schools. The money
paid out last year for collecting the
school money was more than half Of
the money coming from the permanent
school fund"
'lt is disgraee to the stale to pay
80, 900 90 II year to the County Trustees
when The active school men. the men
whospsnd their entire time in the inter-
rst OF tn- schools, are paid only 1000 %
IA year. Some of the county superin-
t'.ncrnts are paid more than that, but
large IN jority OF them are paid much
lrss J he county Superintendent OF
Edura,ion in Davidson recei ves S2400. 90
q var but the Trustee was paid Sc, $50. AZ
last year for handling the school fund.
In shelby County the Trustee received
S. Is3 43; in Hamilton. $4,5O735; in
Knox, "a $50 81.
Some tax reform might be had thru
snactmens, but ss above
stated. the 1918 Tax Com mittee says
that anything like q coinpists And
thoroughly effective reform can only be
obtained thru constitutional amend
mont @.A ~
. Vote August Srd fors q Constitu tional
Convention, as all amendments and
new provisions proposed will have to br
ratified by the voters before they be-
come part of our organic law.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-06-01
MEMORIAL
EXERCISES
Observed by Post So, G. A. R.,
Their Families and
Friends.

The memorial exercises of the G. A.
r. this year we're as beautiful and inn
yressive as ever, and thirteen of tue
comrades were in attendance to OBJ
serve the customary program. At toe
morning session of Post.53, G A. r /,
J. g. Lancaster, of Jasper, was elect.
ed Commander vice Thomas 81. Hill,
who died Nov. 1S, 1915. 1t was voted
to keep mp the organization as long as
there was comrade living, and also
decided 10 hold the annual reunion
Saturday. Sept. so, 1916
at noon an excellent spread was
served 10 the Town Hall, and the vet
erans, and their families and friends,
sat down to a board loaded with good
things.
At1:30 .. m, march was taken up
to Owen cemetery, children with flow
fiers and flags being in line, the Post
with Flag Bearer Patton, beading the
procession. A large number of others
accompanied the procession. At the
cemetery toe graves of Union and
non Union soldiers alike were decora-
ted with flowers, and flags placed on
the graves of union soldiers. On the
grave of Maj. Thomas FL. Hill large
floral cross was placed by the thought
fulness of members of the Post and
other friends of Maj Hill, headed by
Mr.. and Mrs J. G. Lancaster. Mr..
and Mrs F. l.. Minor and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. s. Haynes. The cross was q
beautiful floral designof carnations and
lilies with cedar background. 1t was
beautiful testimonial of the worth
of Mai Hill as a citizen and friend.
and greatly appreciated by the fami-
ly. j.,
At . o'clock the regular memorial
services were conducted in the Town
Hall as follows:
Song by choir. America" Well
come Address by Master Joseph Ernest
Darr, Jr., OF Chattanooga, Song by
Master Louis George Kelly, of Cbatta-
nooga, "Don't Bite the Hand That
Feeds You Both of these numbers
were excellent, and given by very
Young representatives Of the City by
the Big Muddy. Song by the choir.
''Tbe Vacant Chair, Address by
Commandsr, ]. q. Lancaster; Songby
Choir Battle Hymn of the Repub-
lio. The oration by Rev L. @. Cob.
bla, Of Jasper, was excellent, and
closely followed, after which the
hymn, "Tbe Star Spangled Banner"
sung by choir, closed the exercises, the
large American flag being held in CEN
ter of stage by children, while the
comrades stood at attention.
Comrades attending the exercises
were J. G Lankester, VIM. Brewer.
q. W. Brewer, s. B. Patton and Lot
Warren, Of Jasper, E. s. Haynes, 7.
r. Harris and Wiley Parker, of Se
auachee, Thos Foster, of Cedar
Springs, Dan Pitman, of Inman, NJ.
V. Coffelt, Of South Pittsburg, John
Johnstap, Louis Carleton and Capt,
Heard, of Dunlap.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-06-01
CIifty, Tenn.

Sbqeial 10 the WegoS
We had nice rain yesterday and
last night, which was badly needed
The presiding elder Of the NJ. E..
Chulch preached a very interesting
sermon here Friday night.
Miss Marie Gott, who has been at
tending school at Cleveland, returned
home Tuesday.
A large rowd from here attended
the Commencement exercises at Picks
ant Hill Tuesday night.
Sterling Turner has returned home
from Spencer. where he has been at
tending school .+s.
Misses Jessie Parker. Nellie O'Nsal.
Myrtle Ashburn, Bessie Moore sand
Sterling Turner will leave Monday for
Murfreesboro. 4.
W. A. O'Neal aud wife visited
homefolks last week.
r. Ell. Loveioy, after visit with
relatives in Georgia. returned home
last week
A crowd Of young folks took supper
to the falls Sunday. All report a
scanty supper. but s>dandy time.
Sterling Turner called on Nellie o.
Neal Sunday.
Miss Irene Ledfor6, who has been
visiting her brother here, has return
cd home at Soduy
A crowd from here went to String
to Sn to the decoration SUNDAY.
Miss Myrtle Ashburn took dinner
with Miss Mattye Rsgon Sunday.
Arthur Ledfori, of Bon Air il vis-
iting his brother, Ebert Daisy
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-06-01
PROMINENT CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY
Or. S. 7. Smith Dies at Dunlap
of Diseases Incident to
Old Age.

DR.. S. T. Smith died Sunday morn
ing at o'clock of ills incident to old
age, having reached the ripe age of 80
years and some months. A year or more
age he suffered a nervous breakdown
and had never regained his former good
health. At first be was quite restless,
for he led an active life and was on the
go daily, but as time wore on be SEEM
ed to accept the inevitable and grew
more composed. Only recently be had
long talk with relative and related
many bits OF family history and went
into details as If the events occurred
only short while ago. The end came
peacefully. Apparently he dropped in
to sweet sleep and never awoke.
The funeral service was held from the
Baptist church Tuesday morning at
ll;30-and was with Masonic DONORS, OF
which order the deceased was a mem-
her for a long NUN her of years, having
joined in '66 at Jasper long before
the local lodge was instituted. He
moved his membership, however, TO
Dunlap as soon as the lodge here was
organized. Rev. E. j. Baldwin de.
livered the funeral address and the
Masons conducted the burial rite at the
grave. A large audience packed the
Baptist church auditorium and there
were not many dry eyes in the audience
as the minister told feelingly OF the
Ii e of the father, relative and friend.
DR.. Smith led useful and active
life. He always espoused the cause of
right. He was intense in his antagon-
isms to all he considered wrong. He
was liberal to fault and gave unstint-
ingly to religious causes. His had al
ways been home for ministers OF the
Gospel and he was himself at all times
reg ular attendant at church services.
At the age of fourteen years he became
member of the Baptist church and
had been devoted and consistent MEM
ber throughout his long and eventful
life. When quite young he married
Miss Amy Matthews, of James county,
where both were reared, and to this
union thirteen children were born, nine
of whom survive, three sons and six
daughters. George, James, and Polk
Smith and Mesdames Lila Hixson,
Coson, Florence Alexander. and Sallie
Lewis.
Those who came from distance to be
present at the funeral and burial were:
Mrs. James Hixson, Bernard and Ray
mond Hixson, Hixson's Station; Jno.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Lewis, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. N. Lewis. Paul Deakins,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 5. Lamb and children,
Chattanooga; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Bar
ker, Misses Burmah, Ina Ruth, and
Jamie Barker, Mrs. Robt. Myers, Mr..
and Mrs. Z. J. Hixson, Piksyille: Rev.
and Mrs. j. B. Alexander, Ferris,
Texas.-Dunlap Tribune.