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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
Proper Time For Holding Convention

Some who are opposing the holdinR
OF constitutional convention are ad'
vancing the argument that the time Is
not propitious and that it would be
better to wait until the European war
is over.
But why? Is the fabric OF Tennessee
or the other States of the Union or
that of the Federal government to be
changed by the struggle across the
waters? Is it necessary to await .
revolution in this country which NO
man anticipates, and which, indeed. all
men know is not coming, In order TO
transact pressing public busiKess?
It is the map OF Europe which is to
be changed by that epoch-making
struggle; 1t is European thrones which
are falling and tottering. and not the
institutions OF the great Republic Of
the western hemisphere.
Every American commonwealth may
rightfully and wisely proceed to adjust
Its laws and plans and aspirations
along the lines OF Its own needs and
environment and destiny, In the most
absolute and serene assurance that the
European war will be powerless, on
the one hand, to disturb the fabric OF
It's government; nor will 1t. on the 9TH
er, relieve it of the necessity of a pru.
dent attention to matters Of immedi-
ate concern.
The patriotism of Tennessee will not
be exhausted ON the battlefields of
France. 1t will be illustrated there,
splendidly illustrated; 1t will be proven
in a prowess which will be worthy of
the most heroic memories of a past
which hoary Europe may deem young
but which all Europe admires and re-
spects, Teuton no less than Celt. But
the fathers and elder brothers of the
gallant array of sons of Northland and
Of South marching beneath a common
flag to fields of a common courage and
= commas glory, will not prove recre-
ant at home to the spirit of patriotism
which animates the absent soldiery of
the nation.
Vhay will perform, in reverent and
unbRoken tenderness OF memory,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12

By virtue of decree of the Chan
Gerry Court of Marion County. Tonnes.
see, in the case of W. A Kelly ct al.
VS.. Ransom Smith ct al. on
SATURDAY, the I4Th DAY OF July,
1917, on the premises | will sell to the
highest bidder the following described
tract of land, situated near Whitwell,
Marion County, Tenn:
Beginning at stake'on line stone
west of the Old lanyard; thence run
ming south wardly 90 poles to n rock
corner; thence eastwardly 80 poles to
a stake; thence west 80 poles to the
beginning, containing 80 acres more
or less.
Also so acre., more OIL less, on to
side of the mountain, lying on the
ridge extending from the foot to the
top of the mountain, bounded by the
hollow on the east side Of said ridge,
the same being what is known rs the
dover set apart to the widow of Ran
som Smith, deceased. Any iron on
said last mentioned tract of land will
not be sold. the same having been
heretofore conveyed by Ransom
Smith.
Terms of sale: One-third cash. re-
mainder on credit Of one and two
years, aud notes with good securities
required; lien retained for the pur-
chase money.
This Goth day Of June. 1917.
A. L ROBERTSON,
Clerk and, Matter.
Printers See, $a5A
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
A Good Speech.

That was rafting good speech
Hon. W. B. Stewart delivered
before the county court Monday
in favor of the Constitutional Con-
vention. He grew eloquent many
times inhis address when he spoke
of Tennessee and her great and
illustrious men.
He gave many good and suffi.
cient reasons why in many re-
spects Tennessee's antiquated
constitution should be changed.
Wish we had time and space to
give all of them. He showed that
many of Tennessee's richest and
most populous counties had fall
len OFT in population in the last
ten years, cur own neighbor val
ley county of Bledsoe being among
them. What's the matter? He
also showed from statistics that
whereas Tennessee formerly
ranked right up next to the top of
the southern states in population,
manufactures, miles of railroad,
etc., she now ranks way down
the line in all these things. And
all because Of an insufficient and
Anticipated constitution. He also
gave many other important reas-
ons. one of which was our un.
reasonable and ubiquitous back
tax system.
He closed with an eloquent
peroration on the grand old Vol
unteer State and her matchless
resources. and urged all to go 10
the polls July 18th and vote in ia
vor of a Constitutional Conven-
ton. - Dunlap Tribune.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
FOURTEEN HUNDRED POLLS
DELINQUENT IN MARION

There are fourteen hundred
polls delinquent in Marion Coun-
ty, orapproximately that number.
This has been reported ia the
county court by Trustee S. l..
Rogers who asked for release of
them as in the main uncollectable,
but that body refused to do so and
ordered him tocollect the amounts
thru deputy sheriffs. This would
mean, if collected, $4,000 of school
money, which is greatly needed
as schools are not averaging
but about Al months to the year.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
Whitwell, Tenn.

SbtGai 10 Tie Ne7OS.
Hot weather seems to be the order of
the DAY.
We sure had a good meeting Sstur-
day night. 1t will last for sometime
yet.
The Mason and Young Band gave
concert Saturday. the occasion be-
ing the birthday of Grandma Young,
who was SO years of age. They had
fine music and plenty of good dinner
and all enjoyed themselves
Come on, all yon Whitwell writer's.
we sure are having time, believe
me.
Miss Ella Morrison looked sweet
Saturday night, as she left the meet
ing with her friend.
Miss Maggie Yell went berry pick
ing Thursday. She got her arms
scratched up and she will not be 60
ing any more.
Walter Mason is working today.
He sure is missing half of his life.
COME on. "valley Bird" l like to
read your pieces so we'll.
Barney Mason says be needs shoe
shine, but I don't think he does He
Just needs some shoes.
Mr.. Mason is watching ut the mines
each Sunday, and, believe me, it is a
job.
Miss Estelle Cox looked sweet to-
day. She was looking at Erwin Keen
er. q
Mr.. Finley says he has less trouble
with bis son than be ever has had. He
saw something one night and he is
afraid to leave home at night.
wonder what has become of "Fat
Jack" and "Slim Jim. l haven
heard from them in q long time.
Miss Nora Shelton went berry pick
ing today. hope she won't get snake
bit. for there isn't q bit of whiskey
in this town. There isn't a man in
this place drinking whiskey now.
Rosebud.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
Nellie Mae Dover.

Nellie Mae Dover, 4-year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Dover, 27 Reece street. died 1T
the home of her parents Sunday
night. The funeral will be held
from Christ's Church, Ridgedale,
at 8 morning. The Rev. S. L.
Scott will conduct the services.
Interment will be made in the
Forest Hills cemetery. Chatta-
nooga Times, Tuesday.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
Lodge.

Special 10 The Nez0S.
Hot weather seems to be the order
of the day.
Mrs. Tom Perry and sister. Mrs.
Matte Hibbs. visited Mrs Minnie
Reed Tuesday.
Mrs. Jay Payne was seen going to
the store Tuesday.
Miss Anna Gonce visited Mrs.
Payne the other day.
Miss Laura Reynolds looked pleased
Sunday. Wonder why.
Miss Lissie Reed looked pleased Sun
day. Wonder why.
George Reed made flying trip to
Jasper Tuesday.
Miss Essie Reed looked pleased Sun
day evening.
Henry Robertson called on his best
girl Sunday.
Mis-. Will Holder and children Wis
tied Der father and mother. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Raulston, this week,
Misses Mary and Lillian Payne call
ed on Misses Eunice and Anna
Gonce one day last week.
Frank Hopkins called on his sister,
Mrs. Minnie Reed Sunday evening.
Walter Hollywood called on his girl
Sunday.
Come on. Mountain Rose OF
Jumpoff, with your pieces, for l like
to read them. Red Bird.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12

though it be. but IN action ns'ertho
less, the duties which the days bring
forth, be they those OF the problem oi
individual life or those which the com
mon veal and affairs OF state present
The glow OF patriotism will animate
the soldiers Of the Republic to uphold
its traditions and its honor. II will
sustain the citizenship OF the land to
patient endurance of all needful sacri-
fees and to the highest conception Of
civic duty to the state.
The intense realization OF \ common
and great responsibility which has
come to all classes. the growing reality
of common sacrifices and sslf.denisl;
the shadow OF impending comPOa
griefs and heartaehes-thsse will hind
all together In ties OF kindredship and
In q fealty TO land and commonwea lth
whose depth and power no other gen.
GRAFTON has witnessed from Yorktown
down.
At such . time. when the voice Of
partisan rancor and vulgar political In
trigue will have silsnced, and when
sentiments OF unaelhshness and high
regard for ideals of government and
Of law. OF living and of life, are ssway
in the bosoms Of the people, the mat
ter Of framing a new charter Of guild
ance and Of government for the COM
monwealth would at once challenge
the interest and receive the thoughtful
attention Of the people with an appeal
ing force, and q certainty Of worthy
response.
The presence OF this all-pervasive
and dominant spirit of patriotism that
will be seen in Tennessee next year.
as now, will be an evident and ample,
assurance that a convention to con-
struct a new constitution-subject to
the final endorsement or rejection OF
every act by the sovereign and observ-
ant electorate-would be composed OF
of the finest manhood,
the highest character and the ripest
wisdom Of the state, great body Of
men of thought and faith and purpose
and ideals, building in a serious pres
ent for o widening future.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
CHANCERY LAND SALE.

BY virtue of a decree of the Chan
Gerry Court of Marion County, Ten
nessee, in the case of K. A. Harris
VS.. Charlie Thomason on
SATURDAY, THE i4TH DAY OF JULY,
1917, at the Court House at Jas
per, Tennessee. will sell to the
highest bidder the following de-
scIibed tract Of land, situated in the
Old nth District of Marion County.
Tenn, on the side of the mountain
near what is known as Coburn Town,
and bounded on the north by the lands,
of Sam Brewer; east by lands of John
Lewis, W. F. Mcdaniel aud Denham
& Arendale; south by lands of Cox,
Coburn and South Pittsburg Real Es-
tate and Building Co. on the west by
South Pittsburg Real Estate and
Building Co, containing about 10
acres
Terms of Sale: One-balf cash, bal
ante on credit of twelve {to)'
months, and note with good security
required; lien retained for the pur-
chase money.
This Goth day of June, 1917.
A. l.. ROBERTSON.
Clerk & Master.
Foe M
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
arrested FOR PROMOTING
FAKE CLUBBING PROPOSITION

Jasper, Tenn, July ga
travelling agent giving his name
as H. Clarke, was arrested at
Sewanee Sunday by deputy sher-
riff, 0verton Gregory on charge
of fraud and lodged in jail at Jas
per. He had been in that city
Saturday and offering to the la
dies in a house to house canvass
three prominent magazines and
a pair of scizzors for SOC cash.
Quite a number bit at the offer
and the half dollars came his
way like leaves from a tree in
autumn. But one lady unfortu-
nately for Mr.. Agent, had re-
membered that one of the maya
zines offered had a notice run
ming in its columns that it had
no agents and that it offered a re-
ward of $25 for the arrest and
conviction of any one pretending
to be its agent, and after the agent
left her house she telephoned to
another lady that he was coming
her way and to look out or she
would be defrauded. This lady
telephoned to her husband, j. C.
Kelly, a justice of the peace, and
he got Sheriff M. F. Jackson,
and together they paid a call on
Mr.. Clarke at his stopping place,
the best hostelry in town. They
questioned him regarding his
business and on leaving him de-
cided to issue a warrant against
him. He got wise to their move
and lit out, leaving his baggage
behind, but paying his bill before
he left. Jackson secured the vi
cinity for him that night, and did
not locate him. but next morning
heard of him as being seen about
nine O'Clock near South Pittsburg
and then again next morning in
the Battle Creek neighborhood
headed toward Sewanee. He tel
ephoned to his deputythere, Over
ton Gregory, and the result was
his arrest when near Sewanee.
He was brought back to Jasper
and lodged in Jail and trial was
held this afternoon before Squire
Kelly. Clarke showed that the
inside OF a Jail was not new
thing tohim when he was ushered
into the cage, for he greeted the
other prisoners with cordial
Hello, boys" and promptly paid |
the initiation fee demanded, SOC,
which is always demanded of the
new arrival. and as further
mark of his confraternity sent out |
for the cigars. He has one hand |
only, one being missing above the
wrist. He acknowledged his
guilt and was put in Jail in de- !
fault of $500 bond,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
WhitweIl.

Sb,eidkfo he Aezgs.
Preacher Wilkey went to the noun
tain to preach Sunday. guess he
was lonesome as bis best girl was not
there.
John Shirley seems TO have the
blues
Alex Farley and Jim Payne are
mad because they cut down the pop
lartree.
Ellie Templeton was on the side
Sunday. taking pictures.
Clay Holloway went home with his
best girl Saturday night, but the ''Se'
cret Seven" are light after him.
Sam Wilkey and John Shirley seem
to be enjoying tnemelves Saturday
night, but, Preacher. if you don't
watch out Barney Mason will beat
you.
Alex Farley said he would not go
up the incline any more on account of
the man be- saw on the parting.
"Honeysuckle" seemed to be enjoy
ing herself Sunday.
Ben williams had a fine bunch of
visitors Sunday.
Walter Mason must be going to get
married. He is working Sundays.
The W. G. T. team ia practicing to
day to play some stout team.
saw in last weeks paper where
Rosebud" said that Jim Payne and
Alex Farley climbed the poplar tree,
but that is nothing. They climbed
up a persimmon tree.
Ell Templeton is taking pictures in
houses l guess he is doing that to
keep from getting sun burned.
Saw Grady Hudson pushing his
Dodge car.
Alex Farley said what made him
climb that tree would make bull dog
climb tree.
wish "Honsysuckle" would write.
l like to read her pieces.
Jim Payne and Alex Farley were
seen going up the mountain with a
load of base ball tools. If were them
"ouAN SOb q V"SVh
Jim Payne and Alex Farley said
there were two people ON the side that
they would break their necks for.
was sitting on the side Sunday.
feeling kind Of blue, and nothing t
amuse me but a pretty girl or two.
If you want to see Barney Mason
smile. just ask him who he was talk
ing to Saturday night at the gate.
Miss Maggie Yell visited Bertha
Sisson Sunday evening.
Dutch Eggert visited John Young
Sunday.
That cake that "BlackDonkey Driv
or" gave Brown Eyes, made him
sick.
John Knox and Anderson Holloway
W ent down the road Sunday.
Miss Maud Milligan went up the
road Sunday.
Alex Farley said he sure could play
second base when there was pretty
Pittsburg girl hollering for him.
l wish someone would tell me what
makes Rosebud" take box seat at
The Opera House 80 much.
Look out, John Shirley, the "Secret
Seven" see you going near way to
The ridge to keep somebody from see
ng you. The ''Secret Seven" are
never asleep.
AS the "Secret Seven" are calling
heir meeting, l will have to close.
The Secret Seven.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
FR MEN, WON IN AND CHILDR EN-

a, Young and old find in Folcy's Honey
and Tar Compound a true friend when
suffering from coughs, colds, Group,
wbooping cough, asthma or hay fever.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz, Aliens Mills, Pa.
writes: II have used Foloy's Honey and
Tar FOR eleven years and would not.be
without it," When you get FOLEI'S,
you get the genuine. For sale BY }. w
Simpson & Son, Casper, Tenn.
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SHE DERIVED WONDERFUL BENEFIT

Weak, overworked or deranged kid
news permit impurities to remain in the
system and cause rheumatic pains, back
ache, pains in sides, stiff and sore joints
and muscles. Mrs. A. &. Wells, Rocky
Mount, n. c., writes: II cannot praise
Foley Kidney Pills enough for the
wonderful benefit | derived by their
use. Sold by j. W. Simpson 81 Son,
Jasper, Tenn.
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WA n I
1000 More Subscribers

One thousand more subscribers are
- wanted for the News during 1917.
With this number added to our lists we
can make the News much better. Or
der it sent to your friends as well as
take it yourself. Every subscription
sent us means greater encouragement
to us to get out better paper. On the
other hand failure to support it with
your subscription and influence has a
retarding effect on the desire of the
paper for better things. Ger roussup-
port on the part of the citizens of Ma
ron Counny would convert the News
into afar better country paper. At
present the support given the News
is meager in the extreme, only few
friends remaining steadfastly loyal.
The News would also like to receive
a share of the job printing of county.
Before sending out of the county for
general printing get an estimate from
us.
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Respectfully,
News Publishing Co.
Sequatchie, Tenn.
ARM BROKEN WHILE
CRANKlNG FORD

South Pittsburg, Tenn, July 8.
T. M. Jenkins, of South Pitts
burg. got his right arm broken
just above the wrist last week
while cranking his Ford. He
uses a truck to deliver ice in and
making a getaway after deliver
ing ice to a customer the Ford
handed him a jolt that resulted in
a broken arm
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
Classified Advertisements

Classified Advertising One Cent a
Word first insertion, Half Cent Word
each succeeding insertion.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
a broken arm

Robert Fults is at home this.
week.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
WANTS

WANTED-To buy good corn for mill
ing purposes at fair price for cash.
Sequachee Mill, Sequachee, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-07-12
CHANCERf LAND SALE.

Printers Fee, 81. 90.
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ORDER 10000 MOTORCYCLES

Chicago, May 11.-Bids ION
manufacturers only Tor !V'VVv m oo
torcycies, 800 automoD1ies anu 80 oSo
motor trucks will be invited Dy tne
United States army quarterms's.s "..,
department depot here WITHIN Ae"
days.
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PI0TTERS ARRESTED

London, May 11~Arrest of nine
alleged conspfrators to assassinate
President Venizelos of the Greek
provisional government, who confess
ed tAey were acting under instruc-
ton of a committee in Athens, Is
officially reported In Saloniki dis
patches.
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70 ENGINES ORDERED

Philadelphia, May 11.-Contracts
for 70 freight locomotives, to cost
s5,5OO,OOO, have been closed for the
Pennsylvania railroad system west.
This covers the 1913 freight service
program for that part of the system.
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Lenine, the expatriate under the
old Russian regime, was permitted
by the German government to return
home through German from Swift
zerland after the revolution. He I'M
dertook a vigorous campaign at the
head of a group of ultra radicals in
favor of peace.
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SLAYER GOES HOME

Christiansburg, Va, May "
Charles w. Vawter, who shot 70
death Stockton Heth, Jr., wealtny
clubman and society man, In tne
Vawter home at Blackburg March
IL. and who was acquitted OF mu1-
der bv the jury before which he wa
tried. has returned to his home ~
RlacksburK.
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RADICAL SOCIALIST LEADER
IS MISSING IN RUSSIA

London, May lit is reported in
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Copenhagen that Nikolai Len
inc, the Russian radical Socialist
leader, has been missing for two
days. The dispatch, which quotes
the Sveneska Dagbladet of Stockholm
as its authority, says nothing is
known as to Lenine's fate.
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FOR SALE-A portable sawmiA,
complete, and a very fine gasoline
launch with Z horsepower engine
x60(t 90. Would trade for clear
citv lots. Might consider cash:
II r Willis. Phone Al. E-5lI
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Promptly and Correctly
Rendered Mean Much
to the Retail Merchant
,~ I:P@

Monthly Statement Outfits
combine the Ledgerand State
ment work and reduce labor
about 500. Simpli6es bookkeeping
and eliminates disputes with c'as-
toners.
Statements itemized to date
and may be delivered on de-
mand. This loose leaf system fiji
every retail business. We will
gladly explain its application to
vouf business. No obligation
on your part
THE BEM1DU DAILY P1ONEEE
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wANTED-By single gentleman a
private room with telephone anu
bath. Wishes also to have the
privilege of using a part OF oase-
ment, garage or shed Tor pacing
work bench. Address =. u, go
Pioneer.
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FOR SALIENT. Earl Bankers Kis-
sell 6-4S- 7-passenger private car:
Fitted up in most modern way.
Good as new. Looks like new
Electric lights, self-starter. Cost
$238O.OO. Mr.. Barker has been
called to- the front, which may
mean years, compels Him to sacri-
flee this beautiful 6-cylinder' car
for $1O50.0O. If you want a car
or know Of some one, please call
their attention to this: You will
confer a favor on both Mr.. Barker
and the man who takes advantage
of this exceptional bargain. ONLY
$1O5O.OO for a $23SO.O0 car. Car
can be seen at our garage. c. w.
JEWETT COMPANY, Inc SLIT
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FOR RENT-WeT located neWsSy dec
Grated Groom house. Seef Long
balla, Security Bank Bldg. z-512
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CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
WANTED-Girl at V1cker's Res
taurant.
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FOR RENT-3-room house, large
lot, $40; 4-room house, S12; g.
room house, lots, $15!. J. p.
Lair. Markham Hotel 3-514
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FOR sALE-16O acres land, six
miles north Of Deer River; snelf
mouse and about ten acres cieared;
considerable mepchantable timeer
IN land. Will consider CITY prop
ertv in exchange. viii sell cheap
d p. Grambo, Nymore; MINI:
Phone 780-W. DOL
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-08
ASK $4,000, 600 FOR SUBMARINES
Ship Owners Must Not Transfer Amer.
i1n Vessels to Any Other
Reoistry,


Washington, Feb. Immediate
Strengthening to the utmost of the
United States navy, especially in sub
marines and in vessels equipped to
fight submarines, is plan Of the gov.
ernment as outlined here, 1t will have
the full support of Congress.
In the House Representative Emer.
son of Ohio introduced resolution
asking an appropriation of $50. 900, 900
for immediate construction Of addi-
tional submarines. 1t is believed 1t
will be passed without opposition.
President Wilson issued proclama.
tion under the authority of the recent
shipping act prohibiting American
ship owners from transferring their
vessels to any other registry.
Speeding up preparedness meas
ures the Senate judiciary committee
reported favorably one Of the seven.
teen conspiracy bills ito prevent and
punish conspiracy to injure or destroy
property situated within the United
States and belonging to foreign gov.
ernment with which the United States
Is at peace"