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The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09
COULD HARDLY
STAND ALONE
Terrible Suffering From Headache,
Sideache, Backache, and Weak
ness, Relieved by Cardui,
Says This Texas Lady.

Gonzales, Tex Mrs. Minnie Phil
pot, of this place, writes: give years
ago l was taken with pain In my
left side. 1t was right under my
left rib. 1t would commence with an
aching and extend up into my left
shoulder and on down into my back.
BY that time the pain would be 30
severe l would have to take to bed,
and suffered usually about three days
III suffered this way for three years,
and got to be mere skeleton and was
SO weak l could hardly stand alone
Was not able to go anywhere and had
to let my house work go...I suffered
awful with a pain in my back and I
had the headache all the time. just
was unable to do a thing. My life
was a misery, my stomach got in an
awful condition, caused from taking
SO much medicine. ! suffered so much
pain. I had just about given up all
hopes of our getting anything to help
me.
One day Birthday Almanac was
thrown in my yard. After reading
its testimonials l decided to try Car
dui. and am so thankful that / did,
for began to improve when on the
second bottle. II am now a well
woman and feeling fine and the cure
has been permanent for it has been
two years since my awful bad health.
I will always praise and recommend
Cardui." Try Cardui today. Il 70
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09
A SQUARE DEAL is THE THING.
Continued From Page ~

This paper is not fighting General
Peace as he seems to think. 1t is
fighting for the principle of a square
deal. This is so essentially tenet
of the Republican party that any de-
Walton from it always brings disaster.
In view of the pronounced oppo-
sition. we do not believe the commit
tee would stultify itself by resembling
its former action. 1t is not greater
than the people who created it. 10
listen to them at this juncture would
seem the height of wisdom, to the
end that the party may not be dis
rupted and victory for it made GER
tain.
AS we have said before, the Repub-
lican party comes first with us. If
General Peace will show us that he is
the choice of the PEOPLE, no paper
will give him more loyal support.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09

This brings us down to Polk county's
part in this great work and none are too
poor but what they can contribute in some
manner
For Polk county, Messrs. Arthur Tuttle,
of the Tennessee Copper and chemical
Corporation and c. W. Renwick, OF the u.
S., c. & |. Co., have been appointed joint
chairmen and with the assistance of able
lieutenants will push the work as fast as
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09
GERMAN CRISIS IN MAN POWER

Washington dispatch says For three according
to REPORTS from Sutherland Germany has lost 12OOOOO
men annually and this number w at least be equalled in
1913 This that Germany has reached the crisis IN
man bo,Der To continue the war the present scale tor
another uear Germany uuoud need of at least 2OO
600 men, In fact she only has 100000 and eOen this
includes youths of the class of 1920
o] [ol lol
The women gained the ballot in NelO York State
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09

possible!
Polk county's quota is $4,000 and there
is every reason to believe this amount can
be raised. SO worthy is the cause evn the
children with their pennies can contribute
and feel that they have had part in the
work.
This campaign starts on November IL
and ends on November 10 and it should
be conducted in whirlwind manner. --.---
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09
SERVICES AT THE M. E. CHURCH.

Sunday School at 9:3O a. NV. D
Vaughan, superintendent.
Preaching at II o'clock a. m. by the
pastor. Prayer meeting every "Wednesday
night.
Preaching every Sunday night al 7;3o-
Everybody cordially invited
S. A. McCHEE, Pastor.
Have you paid your subscription?
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09
S35,OOO,OOO NEEDED

$35,OOO,OOO NEEDED
Millions of soldiers each thank Col for the friendly y NJ
c. A. celter as relief r)n he hl coll lie the camps anu
renches But millions of dollars continue and TO eAeu
this vital home ouch-to keep these home ties from breaking
At meeting of the National War Work Council of the Young
Men Christian of the Uued States held at the bankers
Club in New York City, September 81 1917 and largely ATTENDED
by members from every of the country the program tor this
War Work to July l, 1918 faced with solemn earneneSs
Reports based and pnkng Investigations indicated
that at least S3 100000 would be required meet the needs WIN
anv adeouateness It was with deep conviction and obi
aon &c we'll as confidence that the National War Work Council
animou aside the period November 18th to l9h mcuSe
to undertake raising of this of mOneyhe largest ever call
ed for any similar purpose.
1t is proposed to distribute these funds as follows;
For work with the u Army Navy Country $ll2oOOO
For Work S Armyan Men Overseas ll994ooO
For Y NJ c. A. Work in Russian Army 35ooOoo
Y C. A Work the Freuch Army------- Zo49ooo
For C A. Work n the Italian Army LOooOOo
C. Az Work in the Prisoner of War Camps LOoooOo
addition to bulge provide for inevitable expansion 100000
Grand Total - sa5OoooOo
The estimated cost the other phase of the to the United
States government over $5OOOOOOO day. Shall not the Amer
can people contribute least $ 100000 for months OF the
constructive work of the NJ c. A. among American troops among
the 4OOOOOO troops of our Allies and for the SIX million
prisoners of war? Millions for defense through millions also
for the defense of our warriors!
If our boys tired cold mudaned could only knock at your
door tonight how wonderfully you would minister to them WIN
what you would comfort and feed them You would 90
this in your homes Help the Young Mems Christian Association
do this for you the camps and at the you cannon 90
Help them by heroic giving Some giving thousands others are
giving thousands and large numbers giving sums IN pro
portion to their ability All should have share.
Our boys will give their lives omake America safe for you They
will make the supreme sacrifice to democracy Wa VIII
Won sacrifice to give them of home love and cheer What
ever you can give should given The winter months
are lust ahead The short in which meet the urgent needs
Action must be Immediate Give you conceived possible
Observation-Disclosures boys, they need it.
bringsus down to Polk possible!
mart IN this GREAT work and none $4,000 and there
believe
manner b. SO worthys the
contribute
of Copper chemical feel that had part TIC
| and C.. w ID. work.
This November IL
fas in
m ri n
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09
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DUCKTOWN, TENN, NOV. 9, 1917.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-11-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
This Number May Be In- creased When the Results From Outlying Districts
 Are Learned
POPULATION OF GREAT CITY CALM AS BIRDS OF DEATH HOVER ABOVE
Performances at Theatres Not Interrupted-Attack
 Is Made on the Poor Residential Section

London, September CT 25. There being perfect weather Monday night for air opera tions, Londoners expected a visit from German craft and their expectations were full filled. Shortly after 8 o'clock guns were heard firing in the suburbs and the metropolis had a repetition of the experience to which it has become ac- customed.
 Between 8 and g o'clock the noise of battle was heard throughout the city Anti-aircraft guns were being fired from numerous points and bombs could be heard dropping. Searchlights played over the city and the rocket like bursts of shrapnel furnished an interesting spectacle.
 
 parently was the indiscriminate slaughter of the civilian population. As far as investigation of the Associated Press I'D to o'clock this morning was able to discover the casualties were few.
 The Germans did not attack any points of military importance but dropped their bombs, as usual. on the residential districts, mostly upon the dwellings of the pooperselasses.
 THERE WAS No PANIC If panic might be expected any where while the noise of battle was proceeding it would be in the crowded theatres. but the performances in the majority of the playhouses proceeded without break. The second night of the grand opera in Drury Lane was on and the programme was carried through to the end, onfy a few people leaving the house. In one theatre, where an American play was being presented. the audience applauded the actors enthusiastically and the com pany responded by giving cheerful tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Rooseuelt Would Find
 Way 10 Dust LaFoUefte From the U. s. Senate
q Would Be Ashamed to Sit in That Body Until | Did This,' Says the Colonel in Kansas City Speech-Wants War Declared on
 Austria and Turkey

,resentatives of America, I now wish for a minute to speak to you of an American who represents the worst of American cteristics--senator La Toilette.
 Senator LaFollette is at this mo- ment loyally and efficiently serving one eountry-Germany He is acting in such fashion as to make him one of the most potent enemies of this country and most sinister enemy of democracy. He is doing everything ln his power to enthrone autocracy un- der the German flag throughout the world by the attitude he Is now talk ing toward the war
 T read couple of days ago of Sem ator LaFollette's utterances before an precipitation out in Minneapolis and hereafter any organization that asks Senator l4aF'ollette 10 speak ought to be made. to show conclusively why iti should be considered patriotic or- ganization thereafter'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

Kansas City, September 24.-sIf I were this minute member of the United States Senate l would be Va ashamed to sit in that body until found out some method of deprivins Senator IaFollette of his seat in that chamber which he now disgraces py his presence there.'' Col. Theodore Roosevelt declared in talk today at a luncheon given for Mai. Gen. Leon ard Wood and himself as part or the middle western patriotic celeora. tion of this city.
 Continuing his remarks concerning Congress, Colonel Roosevelt asserted that if Congress had taken the action three years ago that it has since the declaration of war the war would have been over.
 .If we take the heed of any peace utterances Germany prepares we will show that we are not prepared yet 10 co out into the world without guar dian.'' the colonel added. America must make good the words of Presi dent Wilson make the world safe for democracy. For this reason we should declare war against Austria and Fur key.''
 At the conclusion of his talk Col : onel Roosevelt was presented with a gold quill with the reminder that the pen is mightier than the sword.
 But Iswould rather have sword, z the colonel said This is a very ex- elusive war as far as I am concerned. I was blackbailed by the:committee on admission"
 Mai Gen. leonard Wood, in speech following the former President. said. Tt is utter foolishness to say that America can win the war in the air or with chemical devices. It can only be won with men and by sacrifices X
 After praising Major General Wood. Colonel Roosevelt said; #
 Now that have spoken to you or Americans who stand tor and are rep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
ARGENTINE NAVY
 ID BE M0b|L|zED;
 MILITARY ACTIVITY
Action Ostensibly Taken on Account of Strike, But the Government Has
 Eyes Open"

Buenos Aires, September 24.-Mo- Utilization of the Argentine navy has been ordered at a rendezvous 37 kilo- metres from Buenos Aires. There Ia also unusual military activity In the republic. Although this is ostensibl, due to the general strike. 2 high of ficial said today that the general stafi has its eyes open to "othcr neccssi- ties"
 Buenos Aires. September PA gen eral strike on II Argentenian rail roads begun at midnight last night Traffic .has been absolutely paralyzed on all Railroads except some small government lines in the interior. Not Ia wheel Is moving on any railroad entering Buenos Aires.
 Navel vessels are carrying the mails to river towns. Other places are with out mail service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

Both MT. Kenan, who was cousin and herrin-law of Mrs. Bingham and local health officers indicated that the facts were substantially as stated m the statement made last night in Louis ville by Judge Bingham; that the au- topsy was performed and the vital orr eans removed and sent to New York for examination. The result of this exami- nation has not yet been made known. HEALTH OFFICER TALKS Y County Health Officer Nesbitt admit ted today for the first time that he had Issued the permit for exhuming the body and had maintained silence at the re- quest of MT. Kenan. He explained that he had unhesita tingly told all he knew of the affair to Shepard Bryan, attorney for Judge Bingham, who called on him saturday
 No direct reference to Judge Bingham : statement was made by Mir. Kenan in his statement. but inferentially he denied there was anything surreptitious about the affair. He declared that the fects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Chicago Pacifist Says He Was Offered S3O,OOO to
 Urge MunitiOn Embargo

Chicago, September 24.-J. J. To- bias, chancellor of the Chicago Law nehool. once leader of the Friends of Peace, an organization at one time active in furthering peace talk, told today of having received an offer of $3O.O00 to work for an embargo on munt- tions nnd to Influence sentiment In this country in favor of peace with Germany. The offer, he said. came from n man calling himself E. J. Thyme. banker, from Stockholm. Sweden.
 The $:4OO, with which the com vention of the Friends of Peace, September 6, 1915, was financed. also was raised by 25 local Ger mans and German-Americans, ac- cording to pr. Tobias. and the money which supplied funds for the organizations mail propaganda came from the German committee in New York. he said.
 MT. Tobias snid he became sus- picious and withdrew from ac- tivity in the organizations when he was convinced 1t was becoming prO-German.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Prosecution Merely Con- fined Itself to Showing Probable Cause to
 Bind Over
FARMER TESTIFIES HE HEARD TWO SHOTS AT PLACE OF KILN G
Expert Witnesses Claim Mrs. King Could Not Have Shot Herself.
 Adjournment Taken

| Concord, N. C., Septem- Der 24.- The state concluded it's case at the preliminary hearing here today of Cas- ton B. Means on a warrant
 charging him with the mur- der of Mrs. Maude A. King, without giving any hint of a possible motive. It con fined itself to an effort to show probable cause' which would be sufficient to bind Means over to the grand jury.
 An adjournment until tomorrow was taken immediately after the state finished presenting witnesses, the de- fense requesting time to confer be. fore announcing what steps it would take.
 Among the witnesses who testified for the prosecution today were two experts who declared that in their opinion ii would have been a physical impossibility for Mrs. King to have shot herself ir the manner in which she received her fatal wound near here early in the eve ming of August 29 last. Means, who was (Continued on Page Three)
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eastern front, the Russians continue their efforts to drive the Germans back toward the Dyina in the region im- mediately southeast of Riga. Petrograd reports the capture of German defen- sive position in the sector of Silzeme. In further comment upon the booty taken at Jacobstadt last week. Berlin officially makes the statement that quantities of provisions. including bread and flour, were captured there.
 ITALIAN LINE
 There have been no further infantry actions on the Bainsizza plateau, north- east of Gorizia, or on the Carso North west of Trent, in the region of Mar molada, the Austro- -Hungarians have failed in an attempt to dislodge the Italians from their recently won gains
 Argentina is mobilizing her navy and there Is much military activity in the republic. Ostensibly this action is due to the general strike of Argentine rail- road men, but it is reported the gem eral stan Is preparing for other proba- bie eventualities. The legislative bodies of Argentina do not consider the ques- |tion of diplomatic relations with Ger :. many as being closed, but no action has yet been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS


 GENERAL NEWS 1-LOndOn h agaln victim of air raids Steel pricea are cut by goyern- ment.
 story ls told how I. w. w. planned natiOn-wfde revolt. Members of HOnne "haxes Heflin Of Alabama.
 Family of late Mrs. BinGham ls- suen statement. French hurl back nttackinx Ger mans.
 Roosevelt would OuAt Lag Follette. 2-Beer shipped to Ohio officers at Montgomery is setxed. 3--News of Bessemer.
 LOCAL. NEWS 2-Barrett calls 0n Ward to AnAwer certain questiOnas 3-Nevvs of Ensley. WflklnsOn points out some weak neescs at the city Asll. Southern woman new in Englond writes of air raids. S Kcnna n,er leaves fOrs Waehtnwtoh. Local Iron and steel men to nake f bcnt of situation. s. A. l.. plans train service for Camp Mcclellan. 8 FEATURES 4--- Editorial comment. s.s.sss N IN os! p.'ryrs's'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Chemists of Country Are Going to Do Their Bit
 in Helping to Win the War

N1. New York, September 24. Thousands ef chemists throughout the country now ares awaiting word from those in charge of the ammunition of our fighting men at the front to undertake the task of re- moving from every foot of coal gas it's content of toluene, one of the most powerful explosives. so that our troops may be protected by the most lavish use of high explosives, according to state- ment made tonight at the opening of the convention of the National Expozi- ton of Chemical Industries.
 pr. C. Fl Herty chairman of tho ex~7 position advisory committed, in speech opening the exhibit emphasized the iut- lucrative need of pouring n flood of high powered ammunition to the front as NAT. 4sF S4s szi Sfzttt #
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Every time he digressed some mem Der arose to a point of order. fore ing Speaker Clark to warn Heflin 10 discuss only the question of privi- lege. The Alabamian was clearly dis concerted and annoyed by the treat ment he was receiving and complained to his colleagues that Norton was a: < lowed to proceed without inteT-up- tion and in his own way. but he was not given this privilege. Representa- tive Dent of Alabama sought unani nous consent for Heflin to proceed for 10 minutes in his own way. but this was refused by the House. several members objccting to the unanimous consent which was necessary
 DECLINES PRIVILEGE
 Heflin was given the opportunity to speak in his own way if he desired 10 follow suggestion by Representa- tive Caraway of Arkansas to name the men he suspects, This privilege Heflin declined.
 Whether the rules committee will favorably report Representative Forl- nsy's resolution ordering an investi gation of Heflin's charges and sinlt lar statements by other members of congress. was mootod auestion to- night. Thess ars sonne who believe ths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25


 temper of the House is such that this procedure cannot be avoided. Others are inclined to think the issue is more than mere reflection on the integrity of the House made by MT, Heflin and that sncf an investigation might be opposed by the administration on the grounds that 1t will becloud the war issue, If the investigation is ordered Heflin will be forced to call the names Of the men he had put in the "sus- picion class"
 STATEMENT TO AGE-HERALD Tonight MT, Hefltn told The Age- Herald:
 Il told the House today that tho Bible says tree is known by it's fruit, Certain members Of the House by their conduct have created a sus : picton in my mind as to their. loyalty, am honest in my convictions and I still hold to them.
 If the House orders the proposed and am instructed to give the names of the men suspect I shall do so and shall state i3y req sons for believing they are disIoyal. 1T was not given an opportunity by the House to say what wsn&d.
 tce.taane& = rast I've,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Members of House Real stMiffed' Ouer Heflin' Charges
Alabama Congressman Is Given "Hazing' When lie Arises to Question of Personal Privilege. Notwithstanding This, He Says He Is Will lingt0 Name Those Whose Acts and
 Talks Has Caused Him to
 Question Their Loyalty
By LEO n. SACK

Washington September "A Special -The deep resent me of members of the House of Representatives Rep rescnatlve Iefn accusations speech Friday when ne said E 4 members have suspcousy was clearly demonstrated today It shown during the arragn- men given the Aabaman by Representative Norton of North Dakota and immediately thereafter when Hefn arose to reply oil point of personal privilege.
 Nortons references Hn was no cheers for Ien proceeded To the conine hirrsen of privilege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

meet the countrys war requirements The new prices. and the reduc- ton they represent in the present quotations. follow:
 Steel bars at Pittsburg and Chf- cng0, *2.00 per hundrc,iweight. The recent price was $5.50.
 Otbex prices agreed uprn, nu subject to grades revision Janu- ary 1, 1918, but to become effect i've immediately. follow:
 Iron ore: Basis lower lake ports. Price agreed upon. s5.o5 gross tons. No change.
 Coke: Connellsville, price agreed upon $8 net ton, recent price, SIS ton; n reduction of 62.5 per cent. Steel plates: Basis, Chicago and Pittsburg, price agreed upon S3.25 hnndrcdweight; recent price. s11 hundrcdweisht; reduction og TOE per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

Forty-eight organizations, ac- cordinx to the testimony. were to join under the head of the I. W. W. in nationwide revolution fin which was included plans to seize small towns. attack cities, loot banks. burn bridges and cut tele- graph wires. Spence told the mem- bers of the union that two car loads of rifles would be ready for their use, 1t was testified.
 According to the plan said to have been outlined. railroads were to be seized for mobilizing the re- beiliOus organizations which, mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

bers were toId.- would greatly out number the troops.
 The uprising against the gov ernmcnt was set for July 2.. wit nesses declared. The antidraft riot CTS In Seminole, Hughes and Pom totOc counties began their raids August 2.
 Coincident with the inception of the riots Spence was arrested at HOldenvflle md his activities are now being investigated by fed- cral grand Jury at McAlester. The arrest of Spence and nearly 600 of his followers effectually ended the disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

and circumstances relating to Mrs. Bing- hams illness and death as disclosed to members Of her family, justified them in and made it their duty to consult lead- ing physicians, who advised that an au- topsy be performed" He said this had been done in the usual and regular way in the broad daylight by the best ex- perts obtainable.' He added that all in- terested may be assured that any in- vestieation would be conducted with ab- solute fairness to all parties and asked the public not to jump at conclusions based on facts now in their possession.
 THOSE PRESENT
 Present at the autopsy besides the phy- sicians. Mr. Kenan said, were two wofn- en. trained nurse and etenographer, but he declined to give their names. The county health board held a special meeting this afternoon and instructed tho health officer that in future all trans- actions Of his office must be open to the public.
 I.ouisviile. KY, september si.-- Robert
 sccnsInses .. rpxe TweA.rsrHN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
French HurI Back
 Terrible Attacks
 Of Crolun Prince

Violent attacks by the soldiers of the German prince against the French positions northeast of Verdu Mon day checked with heavy losses by General Pean and the Germans gained nothing. The 
 
  ton inflcting the Germans