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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-14

Dancing is giving way to knitting.
This is the kind of service that tells.
When one is willing to give up pleas
ure for service you may know the
heart is in the work.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-14
SIMS, POLICY

Congressman 7. w. Sims, who is
soon to become chairman Of the com
mittee on interstate and foreign com
gerce, has stated:
II am in favor Of the Recommended
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-14
THIRTEEN NEGROES HANGED

Thirteen negro soldiers were found
guilty Of completely in the riot and
muting in Houston, Texas August %
were hanged on the military reserva-
tion at Fort Sam Houston last Tues
day morning OF the 6S men tried
by the same court martial, Al were
senenced to life Imprisonment. Some
sentenced to life Imprisonment Some
charge. These negroes shot up the
town Of Houston at the time giveA
and several people were killed.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-14

A. M. Leach returned last Friday
from Jackson where he had been for
an operation on his eye for cataract.
He is getting along nicely.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-14

We understand that Neil Wright
and j. Wesley Williams say they wild
let parties wanting wood go on their
farms near town and cut all they need
for the winter. All they ask is that
they pile up the brush, clearing the
land as they go.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-14
HIGHLY GRATFIED
Splendid Work Done BY Local
Committee Commented

The following letter in reference
to the work done by Carroll county
q in the Y. M. G. a. work is self ex-
planatory:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

which sought to interfere with supply and demand was wrong, while Repre- sentative Cannon said that the whole survey program was ill-advised and unnecessary.
 Good information.
 We already have as good informa- ton as this proposed survey would give" MT. Cannon said. We know the amount of corn, wheat, oats and all cereals which we have. We know the amount of consumption, in a gen eral way. We know what our exports will be. What would a survey be worth? It would give employment to a good number of people,
 MT. Cannon made an unsuccessful effort to have stricken from the bill the section authorizing the department of agriculture to conduct an inVestiga- ton of the food situation.
 Final Action Uncertain. Indications tonight were that the house might finish consideration of it's bill tomorrow. Prospects of final action in the senate were uncertain
 Senator Walsh gave notice today that he would move to strike from the olll the section giving the secretary of agrlculture an application to purchase seed and sell to the farmers at cost when in his judgment it is necessary.
 During the debate Senator Sherman criticized the council of national de- fense for directing certain products to P' CACA CihIidl lpII0HLS Dy the railroads and declared other indus tries were suffering mentioning the cement business. He charged the high prices of wheat in part to the inability to get cars. Senator Nelson called at tentfon to the drop in the price of wheat which resulted from the Chicago board of trade temporarily restricting its operations recently.
 Would Close Exchanges
 The remedy to this situation rests with the grain exchanges" he said Let them do as was done in Chicago or we'll compel them to take that ac- tion."
 The Minnesota senator declared the monthly grain reports of the agricuI- ture department, instead of being of benefit to the farmers. were being used by spectators to influence the market.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENT
 BY GENERAL GOETHALs S
Why Steel and Wood Should Be Used
 in Construction of Ships.

New York. May 25.-Major General George W. Goetha1s. speaking inform ally tonight at the annual dinner here of the Iron and Steel Institute. declar- ed that the proposal to build one thous- and 3,000-ton wooden ships in eigh- teen months 'fs simply hopeless'' for that reason. he said. it had become necessary to turn to steel as we'll as wood
 "As I need assistance and cooper ation in my work" said General Goe- tha1s, 'T concluded to tell you my troubles and ask your help On the principle of the selective draft, I have again been called to the governments service and confronted with the pro- position to turn out one thousand 5000 ton wooden ships in eighteen months, wood because 1t was not possible to get steel and because they could be con- structed in less time.
 "I found that contracts for wooden ships had been let in all direction. but was unable to find plans or specif1ca- tions. When you consider That the birds are now nesting in the trees that will go to build those ships-ships that must attain a, speed of 10 1-2 knots and several additional knots to escape submarines-why, the proposition is simly hopeless.
 "T called on Mir Farrell of the Unit ed States Steel Corporation and I ask ed him if it was not possible to turn steel. He assured me it would be pos sib1e. I announced it and asked per nfssiN1 10 turn to steel as well to wood. I finally got permission. Fifty million dollars were appropriated for these ships from the sale of Panama Canal bonds, but no effort has yet been made to sell those bonds.
 Money is as necessary as anything else. l began a campaign for money and as I regard all boards as long, mar row and wooden. and being 8 firm be- never in absolute authority in all un- fertakings I wanted money and au- thority.
 This is now being discussed in the house committee on appropriations and have been promised the money in ten days or two weeks.
 "I had second conference with MT. Farrell and he promised to see the programme carried out if we turned to steel, and he promised also to turn out three million tons of steel ships in eighteen months.
 "As the shipping built will ultimately eo to the merchant marine. if they es- cape the submarine. they should be as far as possible of steel construction. I Farrell and to carry out the promise.
 ''The shipyards are full. I have asked for legislation to prevent the laying down of ships for anyone but for us I want to enlist the cooper ation and assistance of the structural steel people. have got to have the cooperation of manufacturers, makers of machinery. chains. wire cables, in fact everything that goes to make the George said is true. that ships are go- ing to win the war, everybody who helps build ships will help win the war"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

in 'maintaininz The H-aar u---s- ade. America w pr- M.nre through eonsuls in The -a-.1r.1e lr Holland and -cantiua ably will replace rHt ar-.rrf .-rH of British "leftcrF ur system Of export I-e.. .- as possible the euoruI..ie r.afr.H up by the British WfH i. and meaNs Wi1 toe taken -I American products from firms dealing r-gular-y alth tae sHe- my.
 The shipping problem hae been -re most serious of all The Er.Url .rrl no doubt that the April rafa 0f fe- struction Of tonnage by al1mar.nar approached the point of fatutv rF- American building proErnuul. rnn been correspondinEly expedited aHl one of EnEiand's Erearcat shipping el- perts summoned across tha water fl supply greater details thau fle fr- parted mission possessed.
 To Curtail Waste of Tonra7s.
 The British have discloqcd mraan of further curtai.ing the wastafl. 1sr tonnage which are largely inc.udel .n a bill now before congress. IuEu~.as and non essentials probadI- wH Na barred from export Co saFe rrrra space and keep all vessels out 1f t1a danger zone.
 A definite understanding has been reached to cover both American end Canadian wheat for gale to tna a.ra wheat executive committee huE ua details will not be Glvou out ar rrra because or the effect lt would have on the market. The Wh -at aNerst.se committee has supplied tne nrurrH 1r It's needs. expressed confidence frar they can be met and shown how ta results will be allotted among Cha ra- rious allies.
 Munitions control and purrhasa wfT be similarly centralized thrrur fre allied buying committee. ftogrf rtr- out price control The council cf -a- tional defense has charEad ifsrIf w.tr so increasing manufact1r- ar ro r-r- vide for the American war army ---r- out cutting Off export sltly needed abroad.
 Military Results Wftthsf5
 The military results of Che r.-r.r- are involved with those of tHe -r million and the plans or tEa tnr-.- can general staff. It fE ver therefore, Co -1E just what srr- attributed 10 their vis.t- Ind Hfrr ly the French were largely raFp0rsf1 e Tor the decision tO se1d ar once fs France an eXpeditlonarr force 1f about 25,OO0 men. a diriEiun of rlra regiments of railroad euE.rearr and six base hospitals
 The naval results are probably freaf conspicuous. as the +merlrH- navy was much nearer a war basis Da- Cuss1ous here were largely -rrHr. .~a. The mission found it necessary f1 leave a number of it's exp-rra rrra an attaches Of the embassy r0 Hr-r han dle the enormous amount 0f new u1-- developed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

From Playa, on the Isonzo. to the Adriatic sea. the Italians and Aus trfans are fighting bitterly and the troops of General Cadorna are making steady progress, especially on the southern end Of the twenty-one mile front
 North and south of Jamiano. eight miles south of Gorizia. the Italians have driven the Austrians back and taken additional important positions The gains here are direct menace to the defense of Triest. The fighting is made harder because of the barren, hiIIy country Despite the difficulties Of terrain and the stubbornness of the enemy resistance, however Cadorna's s men have taken two strongly fortified hills north of Janniano and reached the outskirts of Versic-
 The Austrians have attempted to check the Italian advance on the southern Carso by making counter-at tacks south and east of Gorizia end along the Vodice sector. At all points of attack the Austrians were driven back with heavy losses and east of Hiu 659, on the Vodice. the Italians captured the position from which the Austrians emerged to the attack The
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

number of prisoners taken by General Cadorna's command since Wednesday morning, has increased to 10,245, in cIuding more than 300 officers.
 Local infantry attacks by the Brit ish and Germans and intensive artfl- lery and aerial activity on the ArTas front may indicate a renewal shortly of the intensive fighting there. Around Loos and near Bullecourt, the northern and southern ends of the Drocourt- Queant switch line, both armies have made attacks. but with no great suc- cess yet reported.
 Near Brave en Laonnois and east of Craonne. on the Aisne front, the French and Germans have again been at grips. In the region of Pantheon. northeast of Braye. the Germans. fol- lowing an artillery bombardment, gain ed 8 foothold in the French lines. after several attempts. Inneriate counter attacks by the French. however, drove the forces of the German crown prince from most of the captured clements.
 General Petain's forces have occu- pied most of the Chevreux Wood. east of Craonne, after infiicting heavy 1oss- es on the Germans and taking thirty prisoners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

their work in this country. but that they have a swift and sure means of communication of Americas war se- crets to the Fatherland, came to the navy department today in a cablegram from Rear Admiral Sims at London.
 Information Positive.
 The admiral said his information was positive His despatch was not made public and for obvious reasons noth- ing will be given out concerning how about the precautions which defeated the Germans plans and enabled the fiotilla to speed safely through the mine field.
 Immediate publicity was given the salient fact. however. the department making clear that it's purpose was to let the people know of the a$ivity and success of Teutonic spies. and to em- phasize the necessity for absolute se- crecy in connection with naval opera tions or shipping movements.
 Hunting For Submarines.
 The destroyers now aiding in the hunt for submarines in European wa ters under the direction of Admiral Sims, put into port at Queenstown on May Is. How long they were in cross ing the Atlantic or from what port they sailed never has been announced and until word of their arrival came by cable only a few people in the United States, even knew of the governments O0c1S1On 10 send WdTSnlpS LO OPS'
 No official would comment tonight on the possible means by which the news was conveyed to Germany. If it did not go from a secret wireless plant, it must have been carried in some code despatch that the allied cable censors passed as innocent.
 RedoubIe Vigilance.
 The result will be to redouble the vigilance both of the censorS and Of every agency of the government en- gagged in roofing out the syp system. Every German known to have been connected with the espionage work of his government already is under ar rests may follow at any time and now that the country Is at war and the rev eIations of its secrets may mean death to its sailors and soldiers. swift pun ishment undoubtedly will be dealt out to any convicted spy.
 |. Men now in custody operated when the United States was 2, neutral. Spy ing now is a very different thing and Is likely to lead to the galiows instead Of to comfortable detention quarters.
 Warning From Admiral Sims.
 In announcing Admiral Sims des- patch, the navy department, thrcagh the committee on public information, said:
 "The department calls attention to this fact as proof that the German spy system is still at work in this country, making imperative the need of secrecy in connection with our na- val operations The premature pub Ication of ship movements Is part1cu- larly a source of danger"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
MOMENTS STRIKE IS
 SPREALMG IN PARIS.
Four Thousand Bank Clerks Join
 Other Women Workers Out.

Paris, May 25, ? p. m.-The wom- eu's strike Is extending generally from the clothing trade to all occupations in which women are employed. Four thousznd bank clerks, most of them women, met this morning at the labor exchange to plan 8 campaign for higher wages
 francs g day. Branches of the prin- cipal banks of Paris were closed for a short time in consequence of this meet inx, but not as a measure of resistance to the strikers demands It is gener- ally understood these women deserve higher pay and will receive it, as well as women employed in various clerical and manufacturing posts Tt remains only for their delegates to confer with the representatives of the employers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
GREAT BRITAIN TO STOP
 SPECULATION. 'N FOoDSTuFFs.
To Elinninste All Those Not Actually
 Engaged In I.s Distribvtiu-

London. May g, ee2 D. IT. = All speculation in foodstusTs is to ba pro- nibited immediately by the r1iutstry of food, Kennedy Jores dtreot5r of H.,od economy. informed Tre Associated Press today.
 Speculation in lard snd vf1aat aJ- reaoy has been placed under the ban. and 1t is now proposed to frc;,,sz -naa +s and other foods in the prohibition. Ire new order will eliminate from dealings in food those not actually engaged fn the distribution of it.
 The question Of fixing fooa prices in Great Britain is atii] unsettled
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
BRITISH -ENVOYS ARE NOW IN CANADA
Have Had Six Weeks of Experience vi h Every Phase
 of American Life
THEIR VISIT HAS REMOVED ALL UNCERTAINTY

They Leave the United States With Thorough Underand ing of What This Country Stands fOr-Not Only Have They Been Assured That We Will Uphold Their Ship ping, But They Have Been Brought a Realization That the United States of America When Forced Enter the War Has Entered With the True American Spirit to Stay There Till the End.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
BOY SCOUTS TO DISTRIBUTE
 LIBERTY LOAN APPLICATIONS
During the Campaign to Be Made from
 June ii to IA.

New York, May 25.-Distribution of 70, 100000 government printed liberty joan applications among the thousands of Boy Scouts of America for the scout purchasing campaign of June II to 14 will be made soon, it was an bounced tonight at scout national headquarters here.
 During the four days it is planned to have 200, 900 members personally visit SC homes each in the hope of having every one of the 10000. 900 applica tions signed. The campaign is an outcome Of a recent request by President Will soR that the organization undertake to aid the treasury department in dispos- ipg of the liberty bonds under the slogan, Every scout to save a sol dier''
 Preparations for mobilizing the churches of the country to aid in the sale of bonds were made here today Every clergyman in the land, Christian and Jew, will be asked to preach a liberty loan sermon either on Saturday, June ?, or Sunday, June 8. Material for these sermons will be sent broad cast.
 The American Beet Sugar company announced the adoption of a plan for the purchase of bonds by employees on easy payments.
 The Beechnut Packing company re- ported that it will offer $50,OO0 worth of bonds to it's employees on a basis that will net them a return of per cent instead of the 8 1-2 per cent in terest which the bonds pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
ReIoiun,s Great Offense.

A speaker in the reichstag is re- ported to have said that the exist ence of Belgium as a semi sovereign state would constitute a lasting men ace to the peace of Europe" Bell giun's great offense has been it's menace to Prussian militartsm.-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
FAVORABLE FOR ISSUE OF
 NEW HAVEN PREFERRED STOCK
Massachusetts Legislature Endorses in
 It's Closing Hours.

Boston, May z5.-The legislature. in its closing hours today and tonight, disposed of several measures of inn portance. By passing an appropria- tion for s1, ,000, 900 it raised to s2 900 900 the amount available for war e1ner- gency purposes. A bill to permit the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company to issue preferred stock to the amount of $45, 900, 900 in lieu of short term notes was passed The legislature was still in session at midnight
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Body Found in New London Harbor.

Body Found m INeW Londoh HaFboF.
 New London, May 25-The body of Richard Kerr who had been missing from the steamer F. H. Wilcox since March, has been recovered from the harbor, 1t was learned today. The body was taken from the water late yesterday. Kerr was unmarried He leaves a sister. Mrs. Mary Sagerson, in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
copsnhzgen Millionaire Arrested.

Copenh7-en, May .25, via London, s95 D. r1-A we'll known Copenhagen the newspap pers to have been arrested on the charge of violation of the law prohibiting the exportation of articles brought in through the blockaded zone. He Is at the head of a large machinery firm Sensational developments are eyUeCted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Cabled Paragraphs
Meeting of Ulster unionist Council

Meeting of Ulster Unionist Council.
 Belfast, May 25, 9.25 D. m.-A com mittee of the Ulster unionist council after a three hour session today unanimously decided to convene meeting of the full council to con- sider the governments proposal for a convention to draw up constitution for Ireland, as soon as the promised information relating. to the compost ceived.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
SHIPMENTS TO TIDEWATER
 IN NEW ENGLAND
Being Considered by Governments
 General Fuel Board.

Washington, May 25.-A pooling ar engagement for coal shipments to tide water in New England is under con- sideradon by the governments general fuel board. The question will be taken up soon with the railroads, who also will be asked to work out a co-opera- tive arrangements for diverting suffl- cient coal shipments to the New Eng land ztaeea
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
The German Spy
 System Effective
ADMIRAL SIMS HAS POSITIVE
 KNOWLEDGE
OUT WARNING
Four Days Before the American Flo tiIIa Arrived Abroad Berlin Knew 1t Was On It's Way and to What Port It Was Going.

Washington, May e5.-Four days be- fore the American destroyer fiotilla ar rived abroad, Berlin knew it was on the way and to what port 1t was go- ing, and the day before the vessels steamed into Queenstown German sub marines had strewn mines about the harbor entrance.
 that German spies not only still are at
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
NO AMERICAN NAVAL
 VESSELS HAVE BEEN SUNK
Secretary Danieis Denies Runners That
 Have Been Current

Washington, May 25:-A categorical denial that any American naval veg sels have been sunk in the war was is sued tonight by Secretary Daniels to counteract 0 campaign of vicious ru- mors that is being carried or so in dustrious1y by persons unknown" It was the first official notice to be taken of flood or reports about naval dis asters that started almost as soon as it was learned American 6estroyerz were in the war zone
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Food Bill Discussed inSenatea
SPEAKER CANNON OF THE HOUSE
 DELAYS ACTION
ACTION IS DEFERRED
Senator Nelson Sounded the Keynote When He Said Unless the Grain Ex- changes Closed Dealings in Futures "We'II comPeI Them to Do It."

Washington, May 05.-Consideration of the governments first food bill, providing for a survey and measures to stimulate production, got well under way today in both houses of congress
 Speechmaking today was confined largely to the opposition. with Senator Reed and former Speaker Cannon the chief objectors.
 Senator Reed declared that any law
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Something strateqic.

We may next expect to hear that Germany has abandoned the Lens coal region because coal is not needed in the warm months an it is a wise strategic move to put the burden of operating the miens on the Allies. = Providence Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
SEVENTEEN PERSONS KILLED
 IN TORNADO IN KANSAS Fifty Persons Injured, Many of
 Them Fatally.

Wichita, Kas.. May 25-At least seventeen persons were killed and fifty injured late today when g. tornado struck Andale. Kas, fifteen miles northwest of this city. Of the fifty injured the condition Of at least six tonight appeared to be hopeless. The property damage was large. Andale has a population Of 237.
 Newton, Kas., May 25.-A tornado which swept the rich farming district southeast of Newton today killed three persons, including State Senator S. T. Danner and Mrs. Danner and injured half a dozen others. Although the storm did not come within five miles of this place, debris from wrecked farm buildings fell freely in the streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
One consoIina Fact.

Since pr. Anna Howard Shaw has assured us that war is no picnic
 those of draft age will feel consid- erably encouraged in view of the ia ct that army rations will not be all messed up with juice spilled out of the pickled beet jar. Kansas City
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Efficient in Every Way.

Germany Is now seeking 8 new na- tional anthem to take the place of Hail to the Victor. There is some thing almost uncanny in German foresight in preparing for all emer- gencies.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

The officers and men of the Sebas- topol garrison requested that they be sent to Riga front to fight the Ger mans.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Impossible. Tn Fso+.

A minor fire in the navy yard was represented as a disastrous one be- cause the rule of secrecy suppressed the facts. It is hard to see where truth would have hurt more than rumor.-New York World
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Proof of Democracy.

Now that the heir to the English throne has concluded to chooose 8 bride for himself. we're willing to ac- cept the assurance that Great Britain is democracy-Washin Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

Holland forbids that more htan certain proportion of it's agricultural land shall be used for other crops than those that supply foods.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

A German wireless station was in- stalled in Buenos Ayres and is ex- pected to be in. operation in a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

Condensed Telegrams

Oscar FromneI, long known as the potato king" Of New York, died at his home in Hoboken.