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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
BOYS
WIN At ATHLETICS
FIELD CONTESTS GIVE HOME
BOYS CHANCE TO SHOW
SUPERIORITY.
CARRIES OFF RONORS OF DAY
James A. Gleason Chosen as Lleuten.
ant-colOnel To FIJI Vacancy Gre
ated BY the Promotion Of
Luke Lea.

GreenVille, S. Camp Sevier- In
an athletic meet participated in by
soldiers from all three of the regi-
ments in the Fifty-flfth field artillery
brigade, the 115th carried off the hon
ors Of the day by winning "a points.
Their nearest opponent was the 18th,
formerly the First North Carolina
field artillery, The 114th field artil-
lery made 13 points,
The meet was held on the drill field
to the rear of the brigade camp. Hun
dreds Of soldiers either took part in
10 meet or enthusiastically cheered
re men from the regiments who were
participating. One Of the biggest
items in the score run up by the
115th was made in winning the tug of
war, which gave them 10 points in a
block. In this event they defeated
both the 18th and Hath.
The assignment Of Jas. A. Gleason
as lieutenant-colonel of the 114th was
announced. He takes the place lett
vacant by the promotion of Col Lea.
He was ieutenant-colonel Of the Third
Tennessee infantry when it was mob
illzed in 1916, and saw service on the
Mexican border. Upon the formation
of the Second Tennessee last sum
mer he was made lieutenant-colonel of
that regiment, following 1t into the
Fifty-fifth depot brigade, When this
brigade was broken up he was with
out assignment until made lieutenant
colonel of the Hath.
Twenty-Five men, former members
of the depot brigade, were transferred
to the 115th field artillery. Most of
these men were non-commissioned Of
ficers who retained their rank in the
artillery organization to which they
were assigned. other non-commis-
stoned officers of the depot brigade
will likely be transferred to~the 114th
regiment in a few days.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
pratt leaves Only Aliens.

Weirtown, w. ya.-The selective
draft viii leave only foreigners in this
steel min town, !. OF the $50 registrants
here It has been found that 7Q0-.are
aIFens WHO are exempt from military
service. Practically every physically
If American win be taken in the first
National army.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
cIean.up campaIan starts.


Harry L. Eskew, state commission
er of food and drugs, has returned to
Nashville from an official visit to
points " East Tennessee. His depart
ment is making thorough sanitary
food inspection at Chattanooga and
his inspectors at work in that city
have caused several arrests of vic.
Iators of the sanitary food law
A similar campaign will begin at
Nashville, Nov. II with particular ref
erence to soda fountains and soft
drink stands. When seen at his office
Mr.. Eskew said there would be no
backdown from his announcement
made in September to the effect that
the food sanitary laws will be vigor.
ously enforced from and after the in.
auguration of this campaign.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
Merchant Marine Is First Line Of
Naval Defense in This
War.
ARE FEEDING MANY LANDS
English FreIghters Fight U-Boats
While Neutral Craft ply to Safe
zones-Haif Tonnage Working
for France Sent BY England.


London.-An analysis Of the pres
ent status of Great Britain's merchant
neet as affected by the var win indl-
cate more clearly than any statement
heretofore Issued the extent to which
me merchant marble has been abb
sorDed into national service under the
immediate control Of the government.
Ihere is no more emphatic proof
OF the measure In which England has
placed her resources at the disposal of
the war cause than this analysis Of the
merchant fleets disposition. British
ships are working for France, for Italy,
Tor the unfortunate neutral states that
would be threatened with starvation
II the allies did not help to keep them
alive. Troops, munitions, equipment,
1000 supplies have been brought from
al quarters Of the world in British
ships, not exclusively for British con-
sumption, but for all Of Britain's al
lies and for neutrals. without the
British merchant marine the worlds
international commerce would be al
most at a standstill.
A famous authority on shipping and
naval affairs recently pointed out that
the merchant marine has become the
first line of naval defense In this war;
and It is literally true. A majority of
merchant ships are now armed, and
therefore take the same chances as
warships. They are attacked by the
enemy on sight and they fight the en-
envy on sight.
Keep Out Of Danger.
Neutral vessels have sought the less
dangerous zones Of operation and ply
their trade in waters far from the Ger
man submarine bases, where they may
reasonably be certain to remain I'M
molested To the British merchant fleet
Is left the uncomfortable duty of serv-
Ing in those waters where submarines
are thickest, where mines are strewn,
where the Germans show the least con-
Germ for humanity, where every hour
and every mile represents the serious
chance Of death and destruction.
The French ministry of mercantile
marine has issued statement which
sets forth the condition Of the French
merchant feet 1t is stated that the
French merchant marine amounts to
S4,167000 tons, of which 100000 tons
has been loaned to France by Great |
Britain. Thus 1t appears that half the
tonnage working for France is furnish
ed by Great Britain This is particu-
larly interesting In view Of the we'll
known fact that French shipping has
been dealt with rather tenderly by the
German submarines.
The greatest of French shipping cor
porations has been particularly fortu-
nate in this regard, and a curious ex- !
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
Veteran is Appointed Register.

O. L. Slater, Confederate veteran
and contractor, received official con-
firmation Of his appointment by the
state board Of health as registrar OF
vital statistics in Shelby county, to
succeed Mrs. o. G. Fleunier, who has
held the position for several years,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
Zines For Law Violations.

Acting under instructions from
Commissioner Harry l.. Eskew of the
state food and drug department, In
spector G.. D. Hines swore out war
rants against Earl Ellis and Joe Sher
man, grocers and bakers at Lebanon,
charging them with violating the san
itary food Jaws. The defendants were
tried before a justice of the peace and
fined $25 and costs each.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
WOUNDED ARE GIVEN BEST OF CARE

have been cured they are given wheel
chairs which they propel with their
hands and sent down to the prone
made fol- the sea air. | saw many
funny things on that promenade. The
favorite sport was for about fifty Of
these men, some without legs, some
without arms, to join their chairs to.
gether and, after getting up speed.
play at crack the whip Then there
would be joustlng matches, the men
charging at each other with their
chairs. The winner was the one who
succeeded in throwing the other man
out Of his chair. Frequently the re-
suits doctors had secured after months
of painful work were undone in this
way.
1T used to be funny and sometimes
pathetic to see the men trying out
their artificial limbs. There were two
long iron rails supported by posts be-
tween which the men with artificial
legs would practice. They would grip
the rails with their hands and walk
from one end Of the path to the other.
The stunt was to turn around with
hands off the rails. Many a time I
have seen a man go sprawling when
one of his legs went out from under
him
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
Union civ Gets New Depot.

The Tennessee railroad commission
has ordered the NJ, G. & st. L. and
the Mobile & Ohio railroads to sub
nit plans to the commission for a new
depot at Union City to replace the old
and inadequate station at that place.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
rabuIatIon Of Tennessee Units.

For reference the following tabula.
ton of the Tennessee units is given,
showing their old names, and their
present names in the national army
organization:
55th Depot Brigade headquarters
was headquarters First Tennessee in
fantry brigade
Co.'s A and B, 18th Machine Gun
battalion, were Machine Gun compa-
MES First and Second Tennessee in
fantry, respectively.
115th field artillery was First infan-
try, less Machine Gun company.
Training battalions Nos. l, and 8
were battalions Nos. 1, aud 3, re-
speetively, Second Tennessee infan-
try.
117th infantry was Third Tennessee
Infantry
105th trench mortal battery was
troop D, First separate squadron cav
airy.
114th Machine Gun battalion was
rest of squadron troops A, B and O..
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
convlcts Are Patriotic.

OUHVICLS MIC z dITIUIIVs
Seven life term prisoners in the
state penitentiary at Nashville bought
eight $50 bonds of the second Liberty
loan issue. Officials of the prison say
the request of the prisoners was who'll
ly voluntary and came as surprise to
them.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
Compiling Corporation Laws.

Compiling Corporation Laws.
In a few days there will be issued
from the department Of secretary Of
state small volume containing a
compilation of all the laws Of Tennes-
see bearing on corporations. The vol
ume will be in such shape as to prove
Invaluable to attorneys and all others
interested in corporations, something
that has long been needed in this
state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
Tennesseans Leave Camp Gordon.

Six hundred Tennessee selectmen
who have been accumulated at Camp
Gordon have been transferred to
Camp Sewer at Greenville. This com.
pletes the shipment of Tennesseans
until another train load has accumu,
lated at Gordon and put through the
medical examinations and the prelimi
nary training. All the men we're uni
formed.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
YOUNG convIcts Want Pardon.

Jack Carter and Avis Partlow, for
mer members of the state guard, are
seeking their freedom from the state
penitentiary, where they are now serv.
ing term for assault with intent to
commit murder and highway robbery
Friends of the young convicts are cir
culating a petition, which they will
present to the governor with the hope
Of obtaining their release.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
rennessee treasury showing.

State Treasurer Dunlap's report on
the condition Of the treasury for the
month Of September shows that o.
Sept. there was a balance of $92S
1882. Total receipts for the month
were $39S,24l,TS. Total disburse
ments, 9,165.61. This leaves a bal
ance at the end of the month Of $751;.
22424.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

No Bidders for Tennessee Central.
The Tennessee Central railroad was
again Offerd for sale by the commits
sioner of the federal court, with no
bidders. The sale was adjourned to
Nov. 30, subject to the action Of the
federal court on Oct. 81, when T. is
thought Judge e. T. Sanford may ex-
pedite matters by modifying the decree
of sale.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

Selects Site for Experiment Station.
The Maury county court has approx
ed the site for the Middle Tennessee
experiment station west Of Columbia
and closed the matter of taking the
station to Maury county. The tract
selected includes $50 acres lying be-
tween the Hampshire and the Mt.
Pleasant turnpikes, both state high
ways, and practically adjoining the
Columbia military academy grounds.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
New State Charters Issued.

D. w. Dinges Baking company,
Alexandria; increase of capital stock
from $4,000 to $4,000. Directors: J.
A. Walker, George r. Lester, w. T..
Jones, 0. P. Berry E. 7. Dinger, l..
Todd and J. w. Measles.
Globe Grocery company, Memphis;
Increase Of capital stock Iron $4,000
to $4,000. Directors: Charles Kee-
Ter, John M. Garrett, G. w. Shepherd,
A. T. F. Viani, Cyrus Dobbs, c. G. l..
Glover and G. r. Phipps.
Southern Equipment Co, Memphis;
capital stock $4,000. Incorporators,
r. H. McWilliams. N. M. Dickson, A..
w. Fisher Jr., D. B. Sweeney. To en-
guge in the general foundry and ma
Superior Chemical company, Mem
phis;. capital stock $4,000. Incorpora-
tors, B, ]. Perkins, Hannah K. Per
kins, Joanna K Davis. ", P. Kyle, Jo-
seph T. Green.
AT a meeting Of the Madison Coun-
ty Democratic executive committee in
jackson the primary date was changed
fnm De Grst Tuesday ii March Of
1918 to Dee ~, 1917.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
Rather erewsome Joke.

"There was one chap at Ramsgate
who used to have a great deal Of fun
out of an artificial hand. It got to
point where his companion invalids
would make him pledge that he
wouldn't pull his hand joke when
they introduced him to their women
friends.
You're right, he'd sald that joke
is pretty crude. won't pull 1t again.
But when the time for the-introduc-
ton came the impulse was, irresistible.
The chap would put out his false hand
for the girl to shake and then would
pull his arm away, leaving. the hand
in her grip. More than once I've seen
that hand drop ON the hard floor of
the promenade while the girl shrieked
in horror"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02
New Warden at Brushy Mountain.

new warden at bfuSHy MouuLalHs
The board of control announces the
selection of w. H. Nelson of Chatta
noga as warden at the Brushy Noun,
tain prison, to succeed William Mel
son, who resigned recently. Mr. Mel
con was deputy warden at the main
prison, where he has been for some
time and in this position has succeed
ed in making record that caused the
board to elect him for warden at the
Brushy Mountain
w. D. Kyser Of Memphis has receiv.
ed his commission from President
Wilson appointing him United States
district attorney for the western dis
,trict OF Tennessee.
The state board of pharmacy, com
posed of @. ]. Nance, Jackson, presi'
dent; Harry Whitehouse, Johnson
City, vice president; Ira B. Clark, Of
Nashville, secretary; E. v. Shelley,
Memphis; e. w. Coulter, clarksvilie,
and NJ. z. Hutton, Nashville, conclud
ed the quarterly session Of the board,
granting license az pharmacists to
fur applicants outs 81 fifteen exam.
ined. The successful. candidgtes we're.
R. w. Hoyle, Chattanooga R. G. Bad
gett, Maryyille; r. H. Woodbridge
Gleason, ami 4. C. Bicknell, ehatta
nooga.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

Russell Dewey, 20, an employee OF
the West Tennessee agricultural sta.
ton, was perhaps fatally injured when
hemmed in stall by large Angus
bull and gored.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

Six regiments Of regulars, one bat
talon OF infantry and two batteries
training camp paraded at Chattanooga
as a feature of the Liberty day de-
monstration
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

Mrs. Henry Jarrett, Of Chattanooga,
has received a cablegram from some.
where in France announcing that her
brother, William Speedman, had been
killed in battle.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

The Womans' Missionary society Ot
the Methodist church, comprising all
the societies of the Brownsville dis.
trict, held an interesting session az
Brownsville.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

Reports from the various sections Of
Dyer county indicate that the cotton
crop has been very seriously damaged
from the late season and the early
frost.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-02

Ed James Alsup and J. B. Williams,
negroes, charged with criminal assault
on young girl, were found guilty at
Pulaski and sentenced to death in the
electric chair Dec. IA .
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
RUSSIA FACES ! TROUBLE FROM
 THE ENTENTES
Japan and Great Britain Reported Negotiating To Put Screws
 on Russia.

WASHINGTON, June 7.--While the Japanese Embassy officials deny knowledge that Japan and Great Britain are considering measures against Russia, in case that coun- try fails the Allies, it is known that several of the allied powers are holding themselves in a position to deal with Russia with developments which are adverse to her interests.
 For some time the action of the Russians have been considered any thing but allied Whether it is due to the uneducated classes in the present trouble in Russia or whether there are Teutonic influences at work is not known but Russia will find herself in a peculiar position if energetic action is not taken soon to push the war with vigor against the central powers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
STATES SLOW IN SENDING IN
 REGISTRATIONS
Exemption Hearings Are To Start; Few Slackers Are Reported in
 Various States.
MINERS ARE ARRESTED

WASHINGTON, June 7.--Only hal; a dozen states had reported their to tai registrations this morning to Pro vost Marshal General E. H. Crowder of the War Department. The Presi dent early today sent messages to all Governors to furnish immediate ly their state registrations.
 Secretary of War Baker reported today that he expected to issue in structons within the next few days to the bodies to have charge oi hearing evidence in exemption cases Justice will predominate in all cases
 Few cases of slackers have been reported. In New York, Charles F Phillips was arrested yesterday and he plead guilty, but announced his willingness to comply with the law He was strong anti-conscription ist but when he found there was nc evasion he declared he was willing Go submit to registration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
WASHINGTON IS NOT GOING TO
 RE BONE DRY
Referendum Petitions Are Filed with Plenty of Names; Law Held Up
 Until 1918.

OLYMPIA, June Secretary of State I. H. Howell announced today that he had checked the referendum petitions for a vote on the bone dry law and these showed 533 names more than necessary. Attorney-Gen- eral w. V. Tanner immediately ruled that the bone dry law. which was supposed to have been in effect at midnight, June 9th, will be held up until the election in November, 1918.
 SEATTLE, June 7--Liquor per mits will be issued as formerly ac- cording to announcement made here this afternoon by the authorities. This action was taken after the de cision was received from the Attor- ney-General of the State.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
STEAMER MOVEMENTS AND
 MAIL INFORMATION
NOW BOUND NORTH

 Admiral Evans will be due from the south at ten o'clock to- night. Has two days mail. Humboldt is expected from the south tomorrow night. Not reported from Ketchikan. Has one days mail Dolphin will be due from the south Sunday. Has 11a days mall.
 Alaska sailed north this morn ing. Will be due Saturday night or Sunday morning. City of Seattle sailed north this morning and will be due Sun day.
 The Alaska and Seattle have one days mail between them. soUTHBoUND SAiLINGs Princess Alice is scheduled to sail from Vancouver Saturday night.
 Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Tuesday. Mariposa is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Wednesday. Admiral Farragut is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Tues day.
 Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Wednesday. SCHEDULED SAL 'AGS Ai-ki is scheduled to 9a south bound on Saturday. Northwestern is expect south bound on Saturday. Admiral Watson is exnected southbound next Tue day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
LORD NORTHCLIFFE IS COMING TO U. S.
 AS BRITISH AGENT

LONDON, June 7.-Lord North cliffe has been appointed. and he has accepted, head of the British Commissioners in the United States to succeed Hon. A. J. Balfour, who will return and resume his office of Foreign Minister. Lord North clffe is publisher of The London Times and Daily Mail besides several other periodicals. He has been the instigator of many changes in the government of Great Britain during the present war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
GERMANS FIGHTING
 INNOCENT OF FRANCE
 FOR BLOOD PURPOSES


 PARIS, June I've are not making war solely against the French army and French territory but against Fernchmen gener- ally, your women and chil- dren and everything that be- longs to the French blood and race"
 This is what the German commanding officer in Noyon told Senator Noel, Mayor of Noyon, before the Germans. sacked the town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
SUBMARINE IS SENT DOWN BY
 NAVAL GUNNER Sixty Shots Exchanged in Engagement Between
 Crafts on the
 Mediterranean. TANKER IS ATTACKED Battleship Gunners Are Experts and Submarine
 Suddenly Goes
 Down.
TANKER IS ATTACKED

PARIS, June 7.-The Minister of Marine announced this afternoon that the gunners of the American navy aboard the California-owned tanker Silver Shell, Captain Thomas Charlton, had an engagement in the Mediterranean Sea on May 30th, with a German submarine and the submersible was sunk. Sixty shots were exchanged, and finally we'll directed shot from the tanker hit the submarine and she sank immedia iately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
SINKING CONFIRMED;
 TO PROMOTE GUNNER

WASHINGTON, June z. The Navy Department received official adviees this afternoon of the sinking os . German submarine by gunners aboard the tanker Silver Shell. Viii liam J. Clark, of New York, mt officer from the battleship Arkan- sas, commanded the armed guard aboard the tanker, which sank the submarine.
 "lt was a splendid piece of work, according to our reports" said Sec retary of the Navy Daniels" and we are now considering promotion for Clark, who we'll deserves it."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
TO FIGHT FOR GOAT ISLAND.

SAN FRANCISCO, June Miss Charlotte F. Jones. of Seattle, and her attorney, are here to press a claim for the possession of Goat Island The island is now being used as a naval reservation. Miss Jones claims the island under a Spanish land grant given her grand father F. P. Jones by Juan Castro, for 5000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
AMERICAN SQUADRON IS OFF FRENCH COAST
AMERICAN GUNNER SINKS A SUB
MAY INVITE KING
 ALBERT TO THE U. S.

WASHINGTON, June :. - The Red Cross has under consideration plans for extend ing an invitation to King AL bert. of Belgium to come to this country to lend his pres ence to it's work here. and if possible, during Red Cross week, ending June 9.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
CHANGE YET FOR OLE.

WASHINGTON. June 6.-Though supposed to have been dropped from consideration as the successor of Will H. Parry on the Federal Trade Commission. Ole Hanson, of Seattle, may yet be appointed according to indications.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
SUB MENACE ON
 ENGLISH COAST
 IS DIMINISHING

LONDON, June 7.-The submar- inc menace is diminishing with the assistance of the new tactics em- ployed by the American destroyer flotilla. For the week ending last night, Wednesday, June 9th, 15 British vessels over 1900 tons were sunk and three under 1900 tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
Miners Are Arrested

SEATTLE, June 7-Seven New castle coal miners were arrested at the mouth of the pit this forenoon for failing to register Seventy oth- CT miners also refused to register and they will be arrested. All are for eigners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
BRAZIL GETS
 READY FOR A
 BOLD STROKE
Decree Issued To Form a Coast Artillery and Big Credit Announced.
 for Defense.

RIO DE JANERIO, June 7.-The government of Brazil has issued a decree for the formation of the first section of the Coast Artillery. ' The decree also calls for the open ing of credit of $26,000,000 to be terials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
CITY OF SEATTLE IS NOW ON WAY TO
 PORTS IN ALASKA

SEATTLE, June 7.-Steamer City of Seattle sailed for Southeastern Alaska ports at 10 o'clock this fore noon with the following for Gas tineau channel: For Juneau-Eu- gene Hentwood. John Koege and Rudolph Spevella. For Treadwell -E. H. Webb.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
TAMPIco STRIKES ENDED

MEXICO CITY, June 7.-Strikes in Tampico oil fields are ended, the Waters-Pierce Oil Co.,, and the Cow. dray interests having met the de mands of the men.