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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06
CONDUCTOR WEDDLE
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
SHOT BY COCAINE-CRAZED NE
GRO: SAVED BY PORTER
weddle Will Recover, Doctors Think:
Has Seen Thirty-eight Years of
Service on L. & N. Road: Char
ter Member of o. r. c.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 4.-John G.
Weddle, for 38 years conductor on
the Louisville & Nashville Railroad,
was shot and seriously wounded by
Chris McElyea, negro passenger,
near Erin, Tenn, Tuesday morning at
A o'clock.
He was saved from death only by
the quick interference of Jim Boyd,
negro porter, who seized McElyea by
the arm and DETECTED his aim.
The wounded man reached Memphis
at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. He was
met at the station by Thompson Bros.
ambulance and taken to the Gartley-
Ramsey Hosrital. His physician, DR..
w. w. Taylor, said that Weddle would
recover, unless unforeseen develop
ments ensue.
Weddle, who has been an employee
of the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
read since his sixteenth year, is now
54 years old. For "a years he was on
run, but has been on his present
run, from Bowling Green, KY, to Mem
phis, for only three years.
He has a wife and two daughters,
Mrs. F. F. Strum of Memphis and
Mrs. H. E. Scull of Buffalo, N. Y. He
is one Of three living charter men,
bers of the local Order of Railroad
Conductors. He lives at FOG jackson
Avenue.
The shooting occurred just after the
train on which Weddle was conductor
left Erin, Tenn. McElyea had a ticket
to Erin, and when he failed to get off
there, Weddle told him that he would
have to get off at the next station.
The negro offered no objection, but
when the conductor turned to walk up
the aisle, he whipped out pistol and
aimed it at Weddle's back. AS he did
so, Boyd, who has worked with Weddle
for 20 years, sprang forward and
caught the negrc's arm Just as he fired
The bullet wounded the conductor IN
the arm.
Weddle and Boyd attempted to over
power McElyea. The negro was craz-
ed with cocaine and struggled desper-
ately. In the midst of the struggle
he fired again, wounding Weddle in
the right side. Two negro passen-
gers then came to the aid of the train
men, and after the crazed negro had
fired two more shots, both going
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06

large crowd which he so well deserves.
VIM. Kinney, ]. 7. Gray, Jr., w. w.
Bond, Jas. Upton, DR.. ]. C. Norvell,
John Keathley, Robert Sturdivant, J.
d. Green, Macon Thornton, Jonas L.
Sternberger,, Thomas B. Claiborne, DR..
D. |. Dupree, S. I. Humphreys, 7. B.
Smoot, G. A. Richardson, R, H. White
head, R. R. Rainey, DR.. 7. B. King,
w. w. Crandell, Jr., jeff Gillian, Tom
Powell, W. B. Douglass, 7. P. Hicks.
Mr.. Taylor will arrive on the eve
ming of September 13, and spend the
night in Brownsville. Let this commit
tee get busy and work up big crowd.
Will publish his picture next week.
F. R. 0GILVIE, Chm.
Campaign Committee.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06
CUT THIS OUT-It is Worth Money

CUT THIS OUT-It is Worth Money.
/ DN0'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c and mail to Foley
& Co., Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return a trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for bronchial coughs, colds and Group;
Foley's Kidney Pills, for lame back,
weak kidneys, rheumatism, bladder
troubles and Foley's Cathartic Tab
let's, a wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic for constipation,
biliousness, headache and sluggish
bowels. ]. d. Curtic Drug Co oct
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
WILL SPEAK HERE
IN BEHALF. OF DEMOCRACY ON
OCTOBER IS, 1916
Great CommOner Campaigning for De-
m0cracy and in Behalf Of Wood
row Wilson, Tom C. Rye and
the Entire Ticket.

The citizens Of Brownsville and
Haywood county will have an oppor-
tunity of hearing William Jennings
Bryan, the great commoner, on 0cto-
Der 18. Mr.. Bryan will reach Browns
vile at 10 o'clock on special train.
His address will be in behalf of de-
mocracy. his campaign through Ten
nessee will be under the direction Of
the state democratic campaign COM
mittee.
This is rare opportunity for the
people Of Haywood end adjoining coun
ties to hear che forefaoss orator of egr
nation There win Of course be no
charge.
Mr.. Bryan stands for Woodrow VIII
son, Tom C. Ryesand the entire demo-
cratic ticket. Candidate Hughes, the
waver Of the bloody shirt, will doubt
less be shown no quarter. Come out
and hear Mr.. Bryan, it is chance of
a lifetime and you cannot afford to
miss it.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06
EET READY FOR
BEN TAYLOR'S SPEECH

4 Ben H. Taylor elector for the state
large on the democratic ticket, will
|Sgdress the voters of Haywood county
- Saturday, September IA, 1916, at
O'Clock p. m. Mr.. Taylor is not yet
-sl44 500 Of Alf A. TAYLOR
.4Gl i helslGW of JuI DIV, sshu iiksss
sAa elouusnce Of his father and his
amele combined, and is in great de-
mand as a speaker all over the state.
He is young man and it is fitting and
proper that he be entertained by the
young men and hereby appoint the
Following well known young democrats
to entertain Mr.. Taylor and advertise
his appointment and get him up a
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06

West Main Street and turning north
at the Berson cottage and drive around
in front of the building for position. If
the streets are full drive in behind last
float and stop.
The parade will move around to Key
Corner street, down Key Corner to La
Fayette, south on Lafayette to South
side of square, then around square and
down Washington to Franklin, then
one block east to Church, north one
block to College street; thence west
to school building.
The parade is expected to be COM
pleted by 11:SO and all of those who
desire to hear the speaking will go into
the chapel. Many of the state officers
will be here and other noted educators.
"A musical program will also be rem
dered.
The speaking will continue until l
p m, after which dinner will be spread
on the ground. The various schools
and people from those communities
are expected to bring dinner. Each
school may spread by itself or several
may spread together as they may de-
sire.
~ We hope we may secure a movie
man to take picture of the parade. If
we succeed you can have the pleasure
of seeing yourself in moving picture.
Let each one have the best float.
4 In the afternoon there will be foot
Dali game on the Moses field between
haywood High and Bethel College,
This will be the biggest day that Hay
wood county ever saw if all will come
IS we expect.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06

All you who have torpid liver, weak
digestion or constipated bowels look
out for chills. The season is here and
the air is full of the disease germs.
The best thing to do is to get your liv-
er in good condition and purify the
stomach and bowels. HERBINE is
the right remedy, it answers the pur-
pose completely. Price SOC. Sold by
J. D. Curtis Drug Co.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06

When the chest feels on fire and the
throat burns, you have indigestion,
and you need HERBINE to get rid of
the disagreeable feeling. 1t drives out
badly digested food, strengthens the
stomach and purifies the bowels. Price
SOC. Sold by j. d. Curtis Drug Co.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06

If your child starts in its sleep, grinds
its teeth while sleeping, picks at the
nose, has a bad breath, tickle appe-
tite, pale complexion, and dark rings
undder the eyes; it has worms; and as
long as tehy remain in the intestines,
that child will be sickly. WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE clears out the
worms, strengthens the stomach and
bowels and puts the little one on the
road to health and cheerfulness. Price
25c per bottle. Sold by J. D. Curtis
Llruo. v, ..a-a as
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06

wide, the weapon was wrested from
him.
McElyea was arrested at Paris,
Tenn, and is now in Jail there. In his
suit case were found a number of bot
ties of whiskey.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06
BARB WIRE CUTS AND WOUNDS

Are troublesome to cure. Get a bot
tie Of Farris' Healing Remedy-cosSs
50c-make it at home. Heals rapidly.
A sore never matters where this rem
edy is used. We sell it on the money
back plan. Short & Collins oct
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06
GETTING READY FOR HEGREAT SCHOOL RALLY
TOBE HELD BROWNSVILLE FRIDAY, OCT. 20

EVERY TEACHER IN THE COUNTY EXPECTED TO ATTEND WITH
HER sCHOoL-EvERY SCHOOL TO HAVE A FLOAT OR OTHER
SUITABLE DISPLAY IN THE PARADE, WHICH WILL BE
VIEWED BY STATE SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND THOUSANDS OF
PATRONS AND FRIENDS
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-26
'ClTY 10 AID IN
 PAVING A BLOCK

The city council last night agreed to pay 20 per cent of the cost of pay ing block of Van Ronkle street, be- tween Spencer and Chestnut streets. The property on both sides of the block is all owned by s. G. Smith and W. M. Harrell, who will pay the re- maining 80 per cent of the cost. This was a part of the improvement con- templated by district No. 2, which was abandoned before it's organiZa- tion was completed. It was stated at the council meeting that the property owners of the block of Chestnut street, between Van Ronkle and East Oak streets, would make similar ar engagements for paving, thus giving another link between East Oak and Front streets, and that the paving would eventually be extended out Van konkle street to its intersection with East Oak street.
 Monthly reports of the light and water plants were submitted by the committee and referred to the finance committee and city accountant. An ordinance levying a small addition tax in street improvement district No. 4 was read the third time and passed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-26
EXPLAINS RULES OF
 THE COUNTY CONTEST

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 Enclosed you will find list of the rules of the county contest. want the following Explanations printed: First-There will be five (5) arith metic problems, consisting of two (2) practical farm problems, one CD problem in profit and loss, one CD problem in interest and one CD prob lem in mensuration.
 Second-Spelling. Twenty-Five (25) words will be pronounced from page 55 to page 80, in Part One of the Modern Spelling Book.
 Third-Composition. A subject vii be given on the day of the contest It will be subject that every boy and girl will be acquainted with. Fourth-Penmanship. Will consist of writing copy of sentence six times. Judges will give the sentence The section chairmen of the Coun ty Contest Association are urged to announce the dates and places fol holding the section contests at once. For further information write eth CT of the committee.
 Lee Smith,
 Claudia Kuykendall,
 J. M. c. Vaughter,
 Committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-26
CLUB RALLY HERE
 ON NEXT TUESDAY FAULKNER GIRLS & BOYS To Hear Lectures and Witness Dem- OnstratiOns at Courthouse by
 United States Experts.

A rally of the boys and girls agri- cultural clubs of Faulkner county will be held at the courthouse in Conway on next Tuesday, August l. An at tractive program of lectures by local men and experts from the United States department of agriculture with demonstrations in canning by Misses Emma Archer and Ruby Ten nyson, state agents, and Miss Myrtle Smith, county agent, is offered to the visiting boys and girls. All are ex- pected to bring lunches, which will be spread on the courthouse lawn. The program follows:
 9 a. m.-Assemble; general meet. ing, county agent presiding; welcome address, County Judge J. w. Holt
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-26

Judge E. L. Smith; address, Keith L. Holloway on What other counties have done and are doing now;;" corn clubs, etc, w. J. Jernigan; girls can- ming club, Miss Emma Archer; pig clubs, H. K. Sanders; yells and songs, Miss Ruby Tennyson; address, dis trict agent.
 12 noon-Luncheon.
 1:30 p. m.-Reassemble; separate meetings.
 Girls meeting, 1:3O to 3 p. m.- Canning demonstration, Misses Arch CT and Tennyson Oceans, or anything ready).
 Poultry-H. K. Sanders. Boys meeting, 1:30 to 3 p. m.-In- structions to corn and pig club mem- bers, Messrs. Jernigan and Sanders. 3 p. m.-Care of milk and butter, Keith L. Holloway.
 3:30 p. m.-All visit picture show to see pig club film. Parade or any other entertainment that may be ar ranged for.
 Everybody come and bring we'll filled baskets.
 J. L. Phillips,
 Myrtle Phillips,
 Agents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-26
COURT SESSION
 NEARING CLOSE DAMAGE SUIT ON TRIAL
July Term Expected to End Wednes- day Afternoon-Grand Jury Will
 Not Finish Before Thursday.

| Petit jurors serving in the Faulk- her circuit court are expected to be excused this afternoon and the July term, so far as the trial court is con- cerned, is expected to adjourn today. The grand jury, however, will not complete it's work before Thursday afternoon, it is understood Several witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear before that body tomorrow.
 The last jury trial of the term will probably be that of J. c. Green against Schichtl Brothers, a damage suit which was taken up this morning. The plaintiff is seeking judgment for S2,O00 damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained when an automo- bile driven by Frank Schichtl, whom Green had hired to convey him to cer- tain points in this county, was run against a stump. The plaintiff claims that his nose was broken and mashed and he was severely cut about the face. The defendants evidence was being presented when court reconven-
 
 ton, court stenographer, was fined S5 by the court for being tardy this aft ernoon.
 The court this morning appointed J. A. Batson of Wooster, Frank Far ris and B. T. Deal of Conway as jury commissioners. They were sworn in this afternoon. Mr. Batson was a member of the present grand jury and had to be excused from it to serve as commissioner.
 An unusual feature of the present term of court has been the fact that not single member of either the grand or petit jury has been excused until today. Probably never before in the history of the county have 40 men, Is grand jurors and "A petit jurors served nine days without break in their ranks. Very few special jurors have been used during the term
 Indicted for assault with intent to kill, Barney Nichols yesterday after noon entered pleas of guilty to charges of carrying a pistol and sim pie assault. He was fined $50 in the first case and $5 in the second. His conviction made a total of four for the term.
 Whiskey selling cases against L. M. Sale, one an appeal from the mayors court and the other an indictment by the present grand jury, were con- tinued on motion of the defendant. They were set for trial at g o'clock a. m. on the first day of the next term.
 In the contempt case of Will Me Arthur the attachment was returned with a $500 bond and a forfeiture on the bond against w. A. McArthur and B. A. Jones was ordered by the court.
 In the case of Meridian Fertilizer Co., vs. Austin Johnson, the court sus- tained motion to strike the defend ants answer and the case was appeal ed to the supreme court.
 The case of Mrs. Georgia R. Hen drickson against J. w. Hiett was con- tinued by consent.
 Frauenthal & Schwarz were given a consent judgment for $32 against w. M. Tedder.
 The court granted an ex parte pc tition from Cecil McMillen for the re- moval of his disabilities as minor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-26
Field Agent American Bible Society Fl Paso, Tex, July 23, 1916.

Mrs. R. c. Ludwick returned yes terday from a visit to Earle, Little Rock and Argenta, where she has been visiting her children. She says crops are very fine along the St. Francis river.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-26

regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge will be held tonight in the lodge halL All members are urged to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30
LIKES CONVENTION WORK
 DONE IN JUNEAU

The Ketchiken people are delighted with the results Of the Democratic Territorial Convention and the nom nation of Senator Charles A. sulzer for delegate to congress, according to Judge John R. Vim, delegate at large to the Democratic National convention. who returned home from that place on the Jefferson. arriving here this morning Judge Vim says Senator Sulzer will receive tre- mendous vote at Ketchikan, and will sweep the southern end of the First division
 Judge Winn will decide within day or two as to whether be will 80 to st. Louis or not. It Is his in- tention to 50 # he can arrange his business so as to make that possi- ble,
 Judge l.. T. Erwin. United States marshal at Fairbanks. who represent ed in most part the Fourth Division at the convention last week. From the Jefferson for skagway. From there he will so on down the river to Fairbanks. Senator J. NJ. Tan ner, of Skagway, and S. J. Weitman, of Haines, also left on the Jefferson for their homes which they repre- sented in the convention. c. M Me Grath, Henry l.. Bahrt and Bernard Hirst, who represented sitka, in the convention. win leave for home on the Prince of Wales this evening. This will leave J. A. Baxter, of Val dcz. former chairman of the Terri. torial committee, the only outside delegate still in the city. He will depart on one of the first boats to sail for the Westward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30
TAKE STEPS FOR THE REMOVAL OF
 MAYOR MITCHEl

NEW YORK. May SO.-The remov- al Of Mayor John Purroy Mitchell Is asked for in a resolution adopted arl sent to Gov Whitman today by the Independent Democrats of Kings County.
 The request for the removal of the mayor is based on the present police wire tapping scandal. Sensa. tional charges were made that the Mayor and the police tapped wires during the investigation conducted by 0 committee appointed by Gov. Whitman into the affairs of the Ro- man Catholic charitable institutions. Several police commissions. have been indicted on the charge and an in- quiry Is now progressing here. May or Mitchell. testifyIng justified the wire tapping.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30

The members Of tho Grand Army of the Republic who are In Juneau and who participated in the Memorial Services today are:
 Captain ]. r. Martin
 J. Nelson Carver
 John Meyer
 c. p. Cole.
 The graves of the following veter- ans were decorated: James sohmeig, Michael Whalen, George Shannon, John currle, David Price, oliver Price, stllIman Lewis, George How ard, Arthur Grant, J. E. Woods, Geo. Ulmer, M. Cunningham, Oscar North rup, Michael Casey, Joshua Wilson, James Haley and Thomas J. Me- Gully.
 Juneau quietly observed Memorial day. Practically all business houses remained closed and those that open ed early this morning closed before noon Building operations continued as usual. Citizens engaged in a di- versified form Of amusement, many taking auto or launch trips. Tonight there will be several parties.
 This afternoon the Memorial ser vices were held at Elks Hall Fol lowing the indoor ceremony. school children and others marched to the Pacific Coast dock, where flowers were strewn on the waters as respect 10 those who lost their lives at sea From the dock the march was re- sumed to Evergreen cemetery where fourteen graves of veterans were de corated as well as other graves.
 The exercises at Elks Hall were impressive. A double Quartette fur nished music. Rev. J. B. Stevens and Rev G. D. Christian made the open ing and closing prayers and Judge R A. Gunnison gave the Memorial ad dress: Judge Gunnison said
 Memorial Address.
 "This Is the day set aside In com
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30
Alaska a Monument.

Alaska will always remain as a peculiar monumen. in the world his tory of the struggle of man for peace and liberty. Alaska was acquired shortly after the Civil War. the great est struggle in It's history. and as a direct result of acts growing out of the war Russia understood the Unit ed States and the struggle which was then rending the country. Rather than see the only Republic in the world die through internal dissension and through the interference of out side Kingdoms, which would have gladly interferred, Russia sent a mon steE fleet to our shore and made such a demonstration that the other na- tons would not take the risk. and the United States, the greatest nation on the globe today. the nation which more nearly stands for peace, good will, education and freedom, than any other arose from her hour of trouble, triumphant
 As a measure of gratitude the United States purchased Alaska from Russia, at a bargain to be sure, but at what in those days was consider ed a huge price"
 The double quartet today was com. posed of: sopranos Mrs. Burbach and Miss Hopper; contraltos: Mrs. Engberg and Mrs. Valentine; tenors, Mr. Readman and Mr. Fry; basses. Prof. Wells and Mir. Anderson; ac- companied by Miss Alice Margrie.
 The committee Of arrangements for today's exercises were: Mrs. H. P. crowther, chairman Mrs valen tine, Mrs. Kaser. Mrs Cragg and Mrs. Metcalf
 Snb-commlttees Hall and Decor alton: Mrs. Kaser and Mrs. valen tine; music and invitation and pro gram. Mrs. crowther; printing and parade Mrs. Matcalf and Mrs. Cragg
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30
MOOSE TN
 PLAN FOR
 REAL BOLT

WASHINGTON. May SO.-No re- cent item of gossip regarding the Re publican Presidential situation has aroused greater interest among ad- ministrative leaders and at the White House than the New York Times article of this morning which sets forth that a Progressive bolt is in- eyitable unless the Republican con vention nominates candidates who squarely and definitely his support of the principles of Ameri- canism and national preparedness.
 The article strongly hints that un- less the Republicans nominate Roose- welt. the Progressives will have noth- ing to do but to support the Colon el who has announced Americanism and preparedness as the main blanks in hIs Progressive platform
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES WILL
 BE ESTABLISHED

Dr. William Pallister, superintend- ent. announced today that the Gener- al hospital will establish at once a training school for nurses. It is be- lieved that this will be the first training school established in Alaska.
 Miss Frances Holman. head nurse, trained In the large hospitals Of Lon don, and just returned from six months postgraduate training at the woman's Hospital. New York. will receive applications from high school graduates. and preference will be given to graduates of the Juneau high school. The course will be three years. with three months pre- llminary probation.
 Since the General hospital has been established over 100 patients have been treated at this institution
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30
RAZOR KNIFE
 HURLED FROM STREET CROWD

KANSAS CITY, May 30. - Theodore Roosevelt narrowly escaped death by assassination here today.
 As the automobile in which he was riding was going down Grand avenue this morning, a knife, with a four-inch blade, sharpened like a razor, was sud denly hurled towards the form CT President. The knife only missed the Colonel by a few inches.
 The expected instrument of death struck the door of the tonneau, behind which Mir. Roosevelt sat, then fell to the running board of the automo- bile.
 Instantly the alarm was giv- en and scores of police who had been acting as an escort, sur rounded the street crowd in the locality from which the knife was thrown but the wouId-be assassin had escaped. No ar rests were made.
 The affair has caused the greatest of apprehension and during his stay in the city, Col. Roosevelt will be closely guard ed.
 This afternoon Col Roosevelt made several short speeches, one on preparedness and Ameri- canism to an audience composed of Union and Confederate vet erans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-30
PANAMA POLICE ARE olsARMEO AND PROTESTS
 ARE GENERALLY MADE

PANAMA. May 3O.-The rifles for merly carried by the Panama police, which the United States government. through William J. Price, the Ameri- can minister. demanded surrendered on account of riots which resulted in the deaths of Americans. have been delivered for shipment to the Panaman Consul in New York, at which place they will be sold Forty three citizens of Panama many of them men of prominence, today is- sued protest against the disarma- ment of the police