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LLAMAS MUST BE HUNDRED
Will Not Endure Force or Threats When Being Loaded They Are
 Caressed by Drivers.

The South American llama will bear
 neither beating nor ill-treatment. The | animals go in troops, an Indian walk ing a long distance ahead. If the llamaS are tired they stop, and the Indian stops also. If the delay be too great the Indian, becoming un- easy toward sunset, after all due pre- caution, resolves on supplicating the beasts to resume their journey. He stands about 50 or 60 paces off, in an attitude of humility, waving his hand coaXfngly toward them, looks at them with tenderness, and at the same time, in the softest tones, reiterates, ''Ic, ic, ic." If the llamas are disposed to resume their course they follow the Indian in good order and at a regular pace, but step fast, for their legs are long but, when they are in i'll humor, they do not even turn toward the speaker, but remain motionless, hud- dled together, standing or lying down. The straight neck and the gentle ma jesty of bearing, the long down of their always clean and glossy skin, their supple and timid motion, all give them an air at once sensitive and noble
 If it happens-whichi is very seldom the case-that an Indian wishes to ob- tain, either by force or even by threats, what the llama will not willingly per form, the instant the animal finds it. self affronted by words or gesture it raises it's head with dignity and, with out making any attempt to escape i'll treatment by flight, lies down.
 The respect shown these animals by Peruvian Indians amounts almost to superstitious reverence. When the Indians load them two approach and caress the animal, hiding its head that it may not see the load on its back. It is the same in unloading.
Williams news., 1917-11-15

1 her, a regard somehow faintly remi- niscent of their parting subsequent to her adventure of the night before last
 She favored him with her shadowy enigmatic smile, now vaguely tinted with solicitude.
 Nodding briefly, with a thoughtful air, Quoin returned his consideration to Peter and the article de Paris. "I simply cannot understand it i'' Betty declared, abandoning the puzzle as hopeless. Then, catching sight of the detective, she hailed him. "Quoin, do come here at oncel" and immedi- ately, needless of bystanders, began to detail her perplexity in a high, querulous voice.
 After moment or two Lydia rose and joined Peter Trait. "Poor dear I'' she said gently, with a slight nod to correct any possible misconception as to the object of her sympathy. "Fm so sorry for her!''
 "Well,'' said Peter, impressively judgmatical, "of course Betty can af- ford to lose these trinkets by the gross i; but, granted she isn't faking, it's < pretty puzzle, isn't ft?''
 '.Faking!'' Lydia echoed resentfully.
 'Now don't get huffy-please l! Betty's a darling, and everything like that; but she's got no conscientious scruples about smuggling-none that you'd notice-and I don't mind telling you she isn't above turning trick like this-acting up to it too. She's one wonderful young comedienne, if you don't know it.'
 }" "NTurn a trick like thisl' What does that mean" Lydia demanded stiffiy.
 Have her dog collar duplicated in paste and fish scales, substitute it for
Williams news., 1917-11-15

the original article, and pretend she's been jockied like one o'clock. Mind you, don't say she has done that; but the little devils got it in her.'
 'I don't believe youl''
 ''ThereI' Peter complained. "Now you're sore. Didn't tell you the other day the foolishest thing a chap could do was to take things seriously, es- pecially out loud?"
 ''You're-horrid r'
 The adjective was childish; but Lydia wasn't in a mood to search for one more dignified. She turned a frosty shoulder to the young man; but the seed of suspicion had been planted in the mind of one who couldn't forget how lightly Betty had confessed to prior exploits in the gentlewomanly art of smuggling and her laughing con- fession that nothing but sheer fright would prevent her attempting again to outwit the custom house.
 And even while this memory was troubling her the affair took a turn to fix doubt of Betty firmly in Lydia's mind.
 It began with the return of the in- spector, accompanied by the custom | house official in charge of the pier-a middle-aged man, this one, with a rather consequential manner, gold trimmed eyeglasses, and not unkindly | expression.
 Mrs. Merrilees, believer" he asked with much urbanity. l Mrs. Merrilees interrupted herself
Williams news., 1917-11-15
FIRST TRIPLE PLAY IS MADE
Description of Thriller Pulled Of on Forbes FieId-Stunt Engineered
 by BoeckeI.

The triple play made in the Pitts burgh-Boston game of September IS is said to be the first ever pulled on Forbes Field. With the bases full in the second inning of the second game, Myers hit to Boeckel, who threw to Schmidt, forcing a runner at the plate. Schmidt sent the ball to first ahead of the slow-running Meyers, and when Kelly tried to come on home from sec ond he was retired by a throw back from first to the catcher.
Williams news., 1917-11-15
TOO MANY I. w. w. PITCHERS
Bill cIymer Gives Characteristic Rea- son as to Why He Wouldn't
 Win Pennant.

A Toledo writer approached Bill Cly- mer of Louisville in the middle of Au- gust and asked:
 'Are you going to win the pennant, Bill?''
 ''No. Don't think so," Bill remarked very curtly. He never is pleasant in Toledo anyway.
 "What'S the matter?"
 ''Ive got too many I. W. W. pitchers on my club"
 The Toledo writer got translation of I. w. w. from Clymer, and it reads as follows: "I won't work any often- CT than have to-
Williams news., 1917-11-15
HeaIey Awarded Commission.

Thomas Healey of the Milwaukee Brewers was awarded a commission in the dental corps of the army and has reported for duty. Healey, who had his trial with Connie Mack, is a graduate of the University of Pitts burg. He was famous in baseball basketball and track athletics in col lege. but could not stick in the big show as a professional ball player,
Williams news., 1917-11-15
Al WickIand.

up came when the Philadelphia Ma tionals cancelled their draft on Pitch CT Dana Fillingim. Wickland, one of the best outfielders in the league and q long-distance hitter of note, has been a big help to the. Indians in win ming the pennant, although he has been out of the game much of the time recently Cn account of an in- tured Ic
Williams news., 1917-11-15
No Great Loss.

'Why, ma'am," said Private Sog- gers, ''the roar of them big guns was so fierce in the trenches we couldn't hear ourselves think.''
 Dear mel" exclaimed the inter ested old lady. That must have been terrible. Still, I understand your off, cers are put there to do your thinking for you"
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WHEN THE CUSTOMS INSPECTORS DISCOVER THAT MRS. MERRILEES HAS BROUGHT IN ALOT OF IMITATION JEWELS THEY SUSPECT HER OF TRYING TO
 PLAY A SMUGGLING TRICK
Williams news., 1917-11-15
SORRY TO SEE WlCKLAND GO
Speedy OutfieIder Has Been Big Help to Indians in Winning Associa-
 ton Pennant.

Indianapolis fans will be sorry to lose Al Wickland, speedy Indian outfielder, who may get a chance with the Boston Nationals. Wickland's chance to go
Williams news., 1917-11-15

synopss-Lydia
 
  Asaia, making Merrees widow engaged him. Later Craven
 
 
 
  When
  Merree declares $6OOOO necklace spec astounds them and Mrs Merrlees raises a
Williams news., 1917-11-15
What is your solution of the mystery? Do you think that Mrs. herrilees is trying to put over a trick? Some mighty queer hap penings are described in the next instaiIment.
(TO BE CONTINUED0
Not Strong on Work,

'Some men treats deir country an deir families de same way" said Uncle Eben. "Dey loves lem, but dey doesn care much bout workin' for 'em."
Williams news., 1917-11-15

A woman gets pleasure out of new clothes; getting a new suit is fun for a man, too.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
DIR. E. Y. MULLINS COMING

DR.. Edgar Y. Mullins, president of
the Southern Baptist theological sem
mary, Of Louisville, KY, will preach
in the First Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening, being on his
way to the meeting of the Southern
Baptist convention which meets in
New Orleans next week.
DR.. Mullins has an international
reputation as scholar and as a
preacher and is held in the highest
esteem by all Christian denomina-
lions. He is one of the clearest think
ers in America and is not only a
philosopher but a mighty defender
and expounder of the word Of God.
He is noted for his deep piety and
childlike simplicity. The child, as
well as the scholar, listens to him
with the deepest interest. DR.. Mullins
is the author of several books and is
president of one of the largest theo-
logical seminaries in the world.
The congregation of the First Bap-
fist church feels fortunate in having
this great preacher come to them
Sunday, and they extend to everybody
a most cordial invitation to hear him.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
Upton CLAIMS COMPROMISED

On recommendation of ]. H. Mas
sey, Geo.. r.. Ellis, Jr., and w. A. Long,
committee appointed by the court to
investigate and make settlement of
the claim of the state against Upton
county for costs, fines and attorney
general fees collected by the county,
etc, the court adopted resolution
confirming the compromise settlement
of the states claim against the coun-
ty, under which agreement the county
will pay to the state $2,449.50 in full
payment of all claims up to November
80, 1915. This compromise settlement
of the claims means a probable saving
to the county of $4,000.
The original claims of the state ag-
gregated in the neighborhood of $5,-
$50. Simonton & Gwinn represented
the county and committee in the mat
ter.
The state has claims Of a similar
nature against practically every eoun-
ty in the state.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
BRIGHTON NOTES

The young men of the Brighton
community, under the leadership Of
Messrs. J. B. Minis and Robert Tink-
Ter, are drilling several nights in the
week. A good deal Of interest is being
shown and anyone wanting to drill is
welcome.
We understand that Miss Flaniken
is to be recommended by the local
high school board to succeed Miss
Witherington as teacher in the high
school here.
Mr.. Sam Tinker was recommended
by the Memphis examiners to go to
the officers training camp at Fort
0glethorpe. He does not know yet
whether or not he was accepted.
A child of Mr.. and Mrs. helms, that
has been very sick for several days,
is reported better today.
Mrs. w. Al. L. McLister, Mrs. r. L.
Jameson and Misses Bessie Maude
Dewese, Clyde Huffman and jamie De-
wese accompanied the fox hunters Of
this place on Monday night. They re-
port one short race while they were
with them. The hunters had good
race in the after part Of the night,
lasting five hours.
Miss Sarah Angew, of Rives, Tenn,
visited Mrs. Hayes the first of the
week.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
QUoTAs OF TENNESSEE

Al point has been reached when
questions of how many men will be
called upon for military service in the
states. How many will be expected
from this state and from that one,
Is asked.
Tennessee has little more than a
fiftieth of the population of the United
States. Of course, when the states are
called upon or looked to for their quo
ia, the population of men of military
are will be the basis. But the whole
population will give some idea as to
the numebr expected from the state.
On this basis, if it is determined to
raise an army of half a million men,
Tennessee would, as her share, be ex-
pected to furnish something over TO-
900 men for service in the army. IL
million, then double that number, and
SO on. If at any time an army of ten
millions should be deemed necessary
and such an army is to be raised,
something more than 100000 would be
expected from this state. If five mil
lions. then half the number named
would be expected from this state.
In The OlNn Wal, tIlC1G WSIG IHOIC
than 10000 white men in the two
armies, saying nothing of the number
.of colored men in the Union army, of
which there were some thousands.
The population of the state in 1860
was less than half what it is now. To
be accurate as to numbers, the popu-
lation in Tennessee in 1860 was 1,109,-
sol: in 1910, it was 2,184,7S9. OF
course it is larger than that now.
It may be said in this connection
that Of the probably 35,0O0,000 men in
The Union army there was not con-
script among them, nor a drafted man,
and there were comparatively few
c0nscripts in the Confederate army.
SOL an army of ten millions should
be demanded in the present war, be-
fore it closes, the quota of TENNESSEE
would be proportionately much less
than the number of Tenneseeans who
served in the Civil war. In other
words, the weight upon the whole pop
ulation, If an army Of ten millions
must be raised, win be proportionately
much less in Tennessee that it was in
the Civil Knoxville Journal and
, Tribune.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
DEATH or PRoMINENT cFrIzEN

This community was shocked this
morning by the announcement of the
death Of Mr.. +, I. Radford, which oc-
Cured at the home of Mr.. w. S.
Mayes on East Liberty avenue at 8:15
o'clock. Mr.. Radford's death was
caused from acute indigestion and he
was taken suddenly i'll at the home Of
Mr.. j. Elmore Miller, three miles
south of the city, last Sunday after
noon. A doctor was hastily summon
ed and after a few hours he was able
to be brought back to his home. He
never rallied from the attack and his
death was hourly expected from the
first.
Mr.. Radford was born in Granite
vile, S. c., January 10, 1858, and had
been a citizen of Covington for eight
years, moving here from Meridian,
Miss, when he took charge of the Tip
ton Cotton Mills as manager, retiring
from that position in June, 1915. He
was afterward associated with Mr.. j.
H. Cothran in the jewelry business
for 18 months.
The deceased leaves surviving nun
his wife and two daughters, Mrs. w.
M. Gressett, of Meridian, Miss, and
Mrs O. C. Wainwright, of Stonewall,
Miss, and two granddaughter. These
have the most sincere sympathy OF a
host Of friends in this community in
their great grief.
Mr.. Radford had been a consistent
member Of the Presbyterian church
for many years, was a heightened
Christian gentleman and excellent cit
izen and his passing away is univers-
ally regretted in this community.
The funeral will be held at Mr..
Mayes' home at $3.50 o'clock this af-
ternoon, conducted by Rev. R. P.
Walker, after which the body will be
shipped at 1910 o'clock tonight to
Meridian, where the burial viii take
place tomorrow.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
PROHIBITION DISCUSSED AS
A POSSIBLE WAR MEASURE


The following communication from
Congressman Hubert Fisher in regard
to the sale Of liquor during the war
with Germany is a reply to a petition
sent by our county officials q lew
DAYS ago and will be read with IN
terest
Mr.. w. A. Owen,
Covington, Tenn,
near Mr.. Owen:-I am in receipt
OF your letter enclosing petition OF
ahe rountv officials Of Upton county
ana the city officials Of Covlngton,
and I wish to state that it is my IN
tention to vote for law prohibltlng
the manufacture and sale OF lntoxl-
eating LIQUORS in the United states
while we are at war with Germany, u
anch measure is presented at this SEES
sion of congress. However, the DEM
ocratic caucus has agreed by a reso-
iution introduced by Congressman
Claude Kitchen that no measures VIII
ia considered at this session Of con.
gress except war measures endorsed
~ the administration That, Of course,
puts the proposition up to the presI-
dent and the secretary Of agriculture
as to whether or not they think It IS
AM fhe best interest of the country
that such measure should be passed
al fhis time. / know that they now
have such a measure under consider
alton end / do not know what conciu-
sion they have reached.
NV information is that at present
thew are contemplating law which
will give the president or the secre-
tary Of agriculture the right. to stop
the manufacture and sale OF lntoxl-
eating liquors at such time during
the war as they may deem advisable
for the good of this country. The com
plexion of things changes SO rapidly
that Il is hard to say just what VIII
happen before this congress adJourns.
There seems to be a strong sentiment
prevalent in congress for such
measure. The food situation IS very,
very serious and seems to grow more
So every day that such measure may
be presented at any time.
have not the opportunity to write
each one of those who signed the petit
ton a letter, because my correspond
ence is SO very heavy at this time
that ! will have to be content with
sending to each Of them copy OF this
letter to you. | know they are inter-
ested in knowing just what | will do
in regard to this measure and do not
want them to have a doubt in their
minds as to what l viii do. In such
trying times people have the right to
know how their representatives are
going to vote.
Assuring you Of my warm personal
regards, / am,
Very truly yours,
HUBERT f. FISHER.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
THE CONVICTION GRAMMAR
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT

The entertainment given in the new
grammar school auditorium by the
Eighth grade, with Miss Charlie Mac
Inns expression pupils from the gram
mar school, Tuesday night, was at
tended by very large audience, the
hall being nearly filled The follow
ing very interesting program was
carried out:
l. Cabbage Hill Schulz, laugh
able play in two acts.
Act First Day With the New
teacher"
2. Readings, (a) Granny" (b)
"0ur Hired Grip, Riley - Mary M.
McClanahan.
3. Cabbage Hill Schulz.
Act II-"Closing Exercises.
A. Readings, (al Little Boy Blue"
(b) "Winken, Blinken and Nod,
Fields Virginia Holloway.
5. Mother Goose Drill".
6. Readings, (a) dutch Garden"
(b) "Boy at Circus"-Norma Lynn.
z. alag Drip.
The program was enjoyed to the
fullest measure by the audience and
many Of the numbers received hearty
encores. The work of all the pupils
showed excellent training on the part
Of the teachers. All deserve special
mention, and especially Miss Mildred
Turner as the teacher, and Misses
Mary Mechanism, Norma Lynn and
Virginia Holloway in readings. The
flag drill was beautiful exhibition
and the plays and Closing Exercises"
were very laughable, and it may be
truly said that the entertainment was
a success in every particular,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
PREACHING AND BAPTISM

Near Salem, May ga most enjoy
able service was held at the home of
Mrs. j. S. Baird, who has been shut
in for several months by i'll health
and disagreeable weather, Rev. w.
A. M. Plaxco, pastor of Brighton
church, preached most interesting
and instructive sermon. Three dear
little babies, children of three of our
most worthy young families, were
dedicated to the Lord by baptism. The
songs of praise were most inspiring
and enjoyable. A PARTICIPANT.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

The commencement exercises of the
Byars-Hall high school vii begin with
the Class Day program which will be
held at the city school auditorium,
Wednesday, May Is, at p. m.
The program will be as follows;
National Songs by the School
God Save the King" England
"The Marseillaise" (France)
"Star Spangled Banner"
Address by Class President-James
Shelton.
Class History-Pauline Blankenship.
Class Prophecy Roberta Moose.
Piano Solo-Isabel Page.
Presentation of Crook to Juniors
Chesley Bowden.
Last VIII and Testament - James
Holderman.
Song by Four Seniors.
Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock,
the annual debate will be held at the
high school auditorium. An admis-
sion Of ten cents will be charged for
this entertainment and the proceeds
will be used in purchasing two five
dollar medals to be presented to the
winners of the debate, The speakers
have chosen a good live question for
discussion and are working hard to
make the program both instructive
and entertaining.
The program in full is as follows:
Invocation-Rev M. r. Gibson.
Piano Solo, Caprice Bohemean", Lee
Bierre--Lois Richmond.
Defamation, "Stay in the South" -
Edward Smith.
Reading, (a) Calls" (b) "School
Marms Courting"-Dorothy Peck.
Vocal Solo, "And T., Gaynor-Nina
Kelley.
Debate, ''Resolved, That the United
States should adopt universal mill
tary service" - Affirmative, Frank
Mcbride and Mary Robson; mega
tive, Paul Shoaf and Edith Turner.
Songs, (a) Santa Lucia" (b) when
the Boys Come Home" High
School Glee Club.
Decision of the Judges.
Another important feature of the
commencement week program will be
the annual field day meet, which will
be held at the athletic field Thursday
afternoon, beginning at 1870 o'clock.
There will be something like-25 or 80
events in all, consisting Of races, re-
lays, pole vault, shot put, running and
broad jump, 100 and 220 yard hurdles,
wheelbarrow race, egg race, etc. Val
liable prizes will be offered to the win
ners IN these contests. The business
houses of the town will be closed for
the afternoon and from all indications
the probability is that some records
will be broken.
One important feature Of the pro-
gram is relay race in which Messrs.
Woodson, Sandlin, Miles and Todd
challenge any four men from the town
to out distance them in mile race.
one quarter Of which is to be run by
each man.
A full program, giving all events
and prizes offered for each, will be
published in a few days. The proceeds
are to be used in repairing the GYM
nasium and grounds. Admission, 25c.
The commencement program will be
held at the Baptist church, Friday
night at o'clock, and is as follows:
Invocation Rev. r. A. Clark.
Piano Solo, "Impromptu", Schubert
Mary Robson.
Class Representative Owen bearing.
Faculty Representative Miss Pauline
Blankenship.
Song, "Ihe Chapel" = High School
Quartet.
ValedictOry Address Chesley Bow
Address Hon. L. K. Gwinn.
Part Song, "Morn Rise" - Misses
Lackey, Kelley, Worrell, Page, Mad
dox and Upton.
Presentation Of Diplomas Supt. H.
III, Robson.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
FIRST DETACHMENT OF MEN
GO TO FORT 0GLETHORPE

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 7. The
first detachment of $50 men, who have
passed satisfactory physical and men
tai examinations for commissions in
the officers reserve corps, has been
ordered to appear at the fort tomor-
row morning to begin their three
months training Three hundred viii
report daily thereafter until all have
conne in
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
AIDING LIBERTY LOAN"

The First National and the Upton
County banks, of Covington, have re-
ceived kilograms from VIM. G. Nc
Adoo, secretary Of the treasury, an
nouncing that the government will
receive subscriptions until June 15 for
two billion dollars, 81 per cent. Glib
erty loan. The banks are asked to
receive subscriptions and cooperate
with the Federal reserve bank in this
dictrict.
The First National and the Upton
County-Farmers Union banks have al
ready subscribed $4,000 each to the
government loan, and will comply
with the request of the treasury de-
partment in aiding the new loan in
every way possible. The bonds will
be issued in denominations as low as
cox
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-10
MUNFORD IN LINE

A public welfare meeting in the in
terest of feed and food preparedness
was held in the Methodist church at
Munford Monday night. The meeting
was well attended by people of Nun
ford and vicinity and was presided
over by Esq. G. P. Clements,
Miss Merryman, the county demon
stration agent, made an interesting
talk on Red Cross work, and splendid
speeches on the subject of food pre-
paredness were made by Hon. r. w.
Sanford, Rev. Robt. A. Clark, DR.. j..
B. Witherington and Mr.. S. H. Bass.