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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-30

Lost-Somewhere near PUBLIC Schoo
a Watkins Medicine Co. eanfsassinl
book. size 6x9, covered with black OF
cloth. Return to E. S. McCandlk ss anC
receive liberal reward. =
Turkeys seem to De scarce tfis sea
son and few of them have bee1 placed
on the market here. Our people are
not going to miss them much, though,
since they've gotten accusto3hed to
H~o0veriZing.
The decorators are now at Work on
the Methodist church and it is expected
that the building will be completed
before Christmas. This will be glad
news for the members of the fongre-
cation who are getting anxious to be
at home again.
Corn is selling in Brownsville for
$500 per barrel. This viii help our
formers out considerably, for the corn
crop is fine this season. II will to
some extent, make up for the unusual
ly short cotton crop.
On next Monday there will be a
selecting delegates to the state con-
county convention for the purpose OF
vention which meets in Nashville On
December II, for the purpose of Sc
Letting candidates for the supreme
court and the court Of civil appals.
The many friends of Mr.. w. II Maui
ry will regret very much to learn Of
his death, which occurred at Dickson
Tenn, last Saturday. They remember
him as being so genial, always having
a pleasant word for everyone. Mr..
Maury was a brother of Mrs. B. A.
Mann of this city.
Hon. w. A. Owen of Covington, can
didate for the court of civil appeals
was in Brownsville Tuesday night and
Wednesday. Mr.. Owen is a man of
splendid character and standing as a
lawyer of unusual ability. He is splen-
idly equipped in every way for the
office which he seeks and would add
court and thee curt of civil appeals.
We will pay 81 90 per barrel for
good, dry a corn on account Friday
md Saturday of this week. Bring
Jour corn to US. Don't sell without
Getting u price. We advised you
Not to sell at all if you will need it
ext year, but if you have corn 10 sell
5e are your friend. All corr subject
o our inspection and acceptance.
Balm Wellington Co.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-30

Troop movement figures to date D.
dictate that the railroads of the cq4Gn-
try have safely transported appr0ti-
'mately 100000 soldiers to training
camps and embarkation points since
August LIST, according to a statement
just made public by Chairman Fair
fax Harrison of the Railroads War
Board. Five hundred thousand of
these men have made journeys necessi-
tating overnight travel and have been
moved in tourist or standard sleepers
furnished by the Pullman Company.
On one of the long hauls 5000 men
were moved from a training camp on
the western coast to a point in the
eastern coast, a distance of $500 miles
in a little less than a week. The men
travelled in sixteen sections, each sec
ton comprising twelve tourist cars
and two baggage cars.
A petition has been circulated and
freely signed asking the Election Com
missioners to place on the official bal
lot the names of the following gen
tlemen for the respective offices sig
niied, to be voted for on the second
Tuesday in December: Mayor, N. B.
Keathley; alderman first ward, Dave
Mulheron; alderman second ward, X
R. Rainey; alderman third ward, Ike
Levy; alderman fourth ward, Embrey
Wellington; school commissioner, J
w. Moses. This is the old board With
the exception of Mr.. Wellington, VIC
has been substituted for R. H. Lyle
who is now a commissioned officer II
the army, and J. w. Moses as a mem.
Der of the school board. All Of then
are men of fine character and STANDING
in the community. The administra.
ton just closing has made a splendid
financial showing-one worthy o
strong commentator. The entir'
ticket will doubtless be elected with
out opposition. Brownsville is forum
ate in having such men in charge o
her affairs.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-30

Mrs. Maud Williams sold her home
on Park. Avenue last Monday to Mr..
John w. McClish of Gum Springs,
Ark. MIR. McClish moved from this
city several years ago and it is with
pleasure that we welcome him and his
family back home.
Vigilance Committee.-In response
to a call from the American Defense
Society, Mayor Keathley has appoint
ed the following vigilance committee
for work in this community in connec-
ton and sympathy with the American
Defense Society: C. w. Anderson, c.
E. Wellington, A. NJ. Carton, I. A.
Freeman, L. G. Covington, AL Audle-
man and c. E. Crump.
Four young men from Brownsville
received their commissions as first
lieutenants this week. Three Of them
Richard Lyle, Monroe Rocks and Rob
ert Owen were at Fort Oglethorpe.
The fourth, Dan Bonner, was at an Off
GERS training camp in Texas. These
young men will be at home for a few
days before taking up their army
work at the various camps to which
they have been assigned. They al
are splendid young men Of fine char
acter and standing at home and repre-
sentatives of some Of the best fami
lies. That they will prove loyal ant
valiant officers and reflect credit upol
themselves, their families and thei
home people is the expectation of tn
entire community.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-30
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
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ANp PERsoNAL

For Rent.-Four rooms, partly fur
nished if desired. j. F. Rankin.
Reds Grocery is now open for bus
mess. Give them a trial. Phone 328.
Reds Grocery invites you to call
and see their line of groceries. Phone
1923.
Money to Loan on improved real es-
tate at 6 per cent, See A. R. Tay-
lor. u
Save us the trouble of calling on
you by paying up your Red Cross sub
scription. R. N. Bond, Chairman.
The stewards of the Brownsville
circuit are called to meet in Mr.. w. 1.
Currie's office next Monday at / o'clock
B. ] Russell.
For Sale.-One Ford, bought this
season, good as new. New tires all
round. Reason for selling, need the
money. Macon Thornton.
Preaching at Marvin Chapel Sunday
morning at IL o'clock, and at Chestnut
Grove Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
by the pastor. B. ]. Russell.
A final Red Cross report must be
made and you know what you sub
scribed. Call at First State Bank
and pay it. R. N. Bond, Chairman.
Be sure to see Jas. Bond & Co. be-
fore buying your winter coal. They
can save you from 25c to 5Oc per ton.
Their coal is the best to be had and
will please you. tt
By request of Rev. Mr.. Crabb, who
will be absent from the city a few
days, DR.. Mahon will preach at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning, December 2.
In the st. Louis market choice hogs,
1870 pounds up, are quoted at $3.50;
100 pounds up $17.25; half fat roughs,
SOL. Market low,r by 25c than a
week ago. Cattle r reported 25C
per cwt. lower than a week ago, with
a material advance looked for.
Hon. Richard P. Hobson spoke here
Tuesday night in the interest Of ma
tional prohibition. He dealt with the
liquor question from a scientific stand
point. His address was strong, log
ical and convincing-one Of the best
ever delivered here on this great is
sue. Mr.. Hobson is a pleasing speak
er who holds the attention of his aud
fence from start to finish. He was
greeted here by a full house.
The official board Of the Baptist
church with the endorsement Of the
congregation is now engaged in q
canvas for funds for the purpose Of
erecting a new church here. Already
a splendid subscription has been rails
ed and the full amount needed viii
doubtless be raised with little difficulty
The building contemplated will be al
honor to the Baptist congregation here
and to the entire community.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-30
RHGLHVUS
THE HOUSE'OF QU4LITY
NJ md Mr.. ]. a. Din and on. Ber

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dill and son, Ben
jamin Bond, Of Gilbert, La, are here
the gaests of relatives,
IA. Z. WICK resurnea N Wednesday
! from Nashville where he attended a
meeting Of the Baptist state board o.
missions.
Lost-From my residence near Mar
wins Chapel, one solid black pointer
dog. Return and be rewarded. Wal
ter Escue.
There were 6,4S8 bales of cotton
ginned in Haywood county from the
| crop of 1917 prior to November Ia.
1917, as compared with 1924 bales
ginned to November IA, 1916, a short
age of 1896 bales.
N. B. Keathley has been appointed.
explosives licensing agent in Browns
vile and Haywood county and has fun
authority to issue licenses to those
selling such materials. The fedora.
license does not release anyone from
securing also a state license as pre-
cribed by law or local ordinance.
Rev. W. A, Freeman, pastor of the
Methodist church here, had the mis-
fortune to get his Ford a wrecked
Tuesday. He had engaged the servic-
es of a negro who protested to be a
good chauffeur. When sent to the ga
rage for the car, the negro failed to re-
turn on time. Later it was discover
ed that he knew nothing about run
ming a car and had turned the machine
bottom upwards in a ditch.
Whooping cough is reported in 49,
eral communities of our county and
many children are out Of school as a
consequence. There are also several
communities where school was sus-
pended for cotton picking and many
of the children taken out for this rea.
son have not yet returned. Every
child should be in school every day
possible, and parents should see to il
that they are not kept out unless abb
solutely unavoidable.
Sheriff w. T. Davis was taken tC
the Baptist Memorial Hospital al
Memphis several days ago seriously
i'll from local bowel obstruction. Sew.
eral X-ray examinations have beer
made by physicians but there has beer
no definite decision reached as to thu
trouble, and hence no decision hal
been reached as to an operation. HI
was reported somewhat improved to
day, but is still seriously ill. Nam
friends in this county are deeply con
cerned over his condition and wish foI
him a speedy recovery.
S. ]. Turner ordered a car load o.
coal sometime ago, before the govern
ment formulated and put into execu
ton the fuel laws. The car of Goa
reached Brownsville a few days ag,
when Mr.. Turner was notified by AID
ministrator Burton that he could onl,
take for his own use at one time twI
tons Of the coal. After c~onsultinl
with State Fuel Administrator Myer
who upheld the decision of Mr.. Bur
ton, Mr.. Turner decided to take out Ii
cense as a coal dealer in order tina
he might dispose of his car of coal t
other consumers in a manner satisfac
tory to himself.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-30

IN KEEPING WITH THE SPIRIT
OF THANKSGIVING DAY WE
TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO
THANK OUR MANY FRIENDS FOR
THE EXCELLENT BUSINESS
WHICH THEY HAVE so GENER-
0USLY FAVORED US WITH THIS
SEASON.
TIMES ARE NOT AS THEY
WERE!
CONDITIONS EVERYWHERE
ARE STRANGE AND UNCERTAIN.
WE'RE IN THE MIDST OF WARE
IN THIS PERIOD OF GENERAL
DISTRESS, EACH ONE MAY ADD
HIS MITE TO THE COMMON GOOD
AND GIVE CAUSE FOR THANKS
GIVING.
RAGLAND'S is TRYING TO DO
IT'S BIT BY KEEPING PRICES OF
FOOTWEAR AND FURNISHINGS
WITHIN REACH OF ALL.
If YOU HAVEN'T PAID US A
VISIT RECENTLY YOU HAVE NO
IDEA OF THE SAVINGS TO BE
HAD HERE ON HIGH AND MEDI-
UNI GRADE FOOTWEAR,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
MYSTERIOUS SYMBOL
Sent "WLLFUL MEN,
Blood-Red Skull Mailed Senators Who
Opposed President.

A mystic symbol. colored in blood-red
and decorated with a CHASTITY skull, yes
terday was received through the mail
by The Washington Herald. the card
stating that each of the members Of
"the little group of willful Senators who
represent no opinion but their own" had
been mailed a similar token.
Whether the little symbol means death
to the Senators or merely scorn and
ridicule is as puzzling as Is the origin
OF the letters.
The white envelope enclosing the SYM
boil were stamped New York. Station
G." and were mailed at 7:3O p. M. March
O. In each envelope was a white cor
respondence card about three by five
inches in size. Pasted on the card was
a blood-red triangle, bearing in the CEN
ter the design of a CHASTITY white skull.
Piercing the eye-holes of the skull was
the balsncc-rod OF a pair OF scales which
dangled on either side of the skull pos
sibly symbolic OF the fact that the Sen
ators had been weighed in the balance
and found wanting Entwined about the
skull and the scales was a huge white
letter "S." which might stand for a
number Of things-Senators, or sinners.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
court FAILS TO HEAR
THIS WOMAN'S Phone
Owner of Diamond Mesh Bag Must
Refuse in Person to Press Case.

Special to Tho Washington Herald
New York, March 10-When the case of
Frederick Flaherty. who is charked with
falling to make diligent search for the
owner of q gold mesh bag set with dia-
monds and sapphires which he found,
was called in Yorkville Court today, it
was learned that Mrs. Angler B. Duke
was the owner. w. c. Wiley, representa-
time Of the company which insured Mrs.
Dukes jewels. made affidavit to Magis-
trate Appleton that Mrs. Duke had tele-
phoned to him that she did not wish to
press the charge.
I'VE don't accept telephone messages in
this court" said the magistrate. 81 shall
postpone this case until Monday She
must deliver her message to you in per-
son before the court will accept a with
drawal Of the complaint"
Wiley said the bag was a wedding gift
to Mrs. Duke from her sister-In-law, Mrs
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle. tr. The Dukes
were married in April, 1915. Mrs. Duke
was Cordelia Biddle. The bag had the
initials &C. B. D." set in diamonds. 1t
was this that led the police to discover
the owner.
Mrs. Duke lost the bag on January 20
while shopping. Flaherty is alleged to
have found It In Fiftieth street. between
Park and Madison avenues. His bail OF
1900 was continued until Monday.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
VATICAN CONTINUES
MOVES TOWARD Peace
Unusual Diplomatic Activity Noted
Since German-American Break.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Rome, Feb. 16 (by maiD.-Since the rup-
ture Of diplomatic relations between the
United States and Germany the Vatican
state chancery has been the scene Of un-
usual diplomatic activity. For nearly
forty-two weeks Cardinal Gasparri sec
retary of state, and his associate, Mgr.
Tedescini. have steadily denied them
selves to all callers who visit the state
chancery in search of news Of the war.
Their seclusion and the work imposed
'pon the small staff Of prelates, to whom
the secrets OF Vatican diplomacy are en-
trusted. are the object Of endless COM
Eient. both in Vatican and lay circles OF
the Italian capital
This unusual activity of tho Vatican
chancery comedies with the circulation of
a report that the Pope is on the eve of
making another step for the prompt ces-
sation of hOstilties. Though nothing is
known Of the nature of the new move,
Vatican circles regard as extremely sig
niicant the fact that during the last few
days the British and Spanish representa-
tives to the Holy See have been frequent
callers at the chancery. They were In
variably escorted through the third loggia
to the Pope's private working room,
where long conferences were held.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
OUTLINE ACTIVITIES
OF school, COUNCIL
Committee Proposes Formation of Va
cation Clubs for Pupils.

The vacation activities committee Of
the Home and School Council Of WASH
ington last night submitted q report Of
proposed activities for the coming sum-
mer to the council at meeting at Frank
lin School.
The committee proposes the organiza-
ton of boys and girls storytelling
clubs, vocational study clubs, excursion
clubs, a vacation library society, carpen-
ter shops, domestic science kitchens and
swimming POOLS. The report was consid-
cred and referred to the committee for
reconsideration.
Protection Of the high school cadets
while drilling in the streets has been
asked Of the police department. Maj.
Pullman has promised cooperation in the
matter.
Reports of the various Parent-Teachers
associations of the District. showing the
activities of each body, were read before
the council.
The next meeting. of the council will be
held in May.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
HUNGER NOW STALKS
over ALL OF EUROPE
German Parents Are Killing Children,
Is Statement.

Special TO The Washington Herald
London. March 1O.-The food shortage is
becoming acute in all the warning coun-
tries in Europe. In Germany the situa-
tion has long been worse than the gov
ernment has been willing to admit: in
France the lack of grain is causing
worry: in Russia the problem Is urgent;
in England the Cabinet is giving it at
tention.
Only fragmentary reports Of the de-
bate In the Prussian diet have been print
ed in the German newspapers, but the
Vorwaerts. received in Amsterdam yes
terday, contains the following from the
speech Of a Socialist member, Herr
Hofer:
The mortality among elderly people is
increasing at a terrible rate, while cpl
denies are spreading everywhere owing
to decreased power of resistance. The
situation is much more serious than has
been admitted. The number of suicides
Is increasing and parents are killing their
children owing to inability to obtain food
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
Be TRUE AMERICANS,
FRAT men ARE URGED
E. M. Foster Delivers Patriotic Address
at Emerson Institute BANQUET.

A spirit Of patriotism prevailed among
the brothers Of the Phi Kappa Iota Fra
ternity. Of Emerson Institute, when they
gathered in the gold room of the Hotel
Lafayette last night for their fourth an
nual banquet.
e. M. Foster. toastmaster, made a stir
ring address in which he urged the fra
ternity men to take an active part in the
great national program for Preparedness,
Many OF you have already entered
the reserve corps" he said. THAT is
fine. But let us not stop at that. At
this crisis when our country is falterins
on the brink of war we Should mold our
selves into one great brotherhood of
true Americans and stand prepared 10
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11

support of candidates with pro-German
sympathies in the last national election.
according to Investigators.
Philadelphia, March 10. - Government
agents have seized boxes destined for the
interned German raiders, the Eitcl Fried
rich and the Kron Prinz Will olm. at the
Philadelphia Navy Yard. ir what they
tc.sevc is plot to smu:'ic merchandise
fl ON the interncd GCr .an Ships
Arrests OF nrnmincnt German-American
Philadelphians are promised by Federal
Secret Service agents as the result of in
vestigation by Frank L. Garbarino,
special agent Of the Department Of JUS
tice.
Philadelphia, March 10.-Henry Rohner,
wealthy importer and prominent Ger
man-American citizen, was arrested at
his place Of business late today by gov
ernment secret agents on charges Of al
legged completely in the plot to smuggle
goods of the interned German liners at
this port. Other arrests. It is said. will
follow later.
Chicago, March ia suspected Ger
man spy. said to be a fugitive from one
of the interned German warships on the
Atlantic coast was arrested here today
by government agents, who said that
he had been under surveillance for some
time. He was closely guarded and all
Information concerning him except that
he gave his name as Wolfe, was with
held.
Cleveland, Ohio, March 1o-A chemical
bomb said by police to be powerful
enough to blow the building to atoms.
was found in the Union passenger depot
today. 1t weighed more than seven
pounds. The three-foot fuse attached
vas unlighted. Detectives Garfield and
Mack said they believed the discovery
frustrated a plot to destroy the station.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
CUBAN REVOLT ENDING.

siding and the Withdrawal Of groups OF
rebels from SANTIAGO has been followed
by an order issued by President Msnocsl
raising the blockade at Santiago Harbor,
the State Department was advised last
night in a message from American Mn
lister Gonzales at Havana
President Menocal instructed all Cuban
consuls to clear all ships and TO permit
the entrance at Guantanamo Of coal and
vessels for sugar cargoes.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
Spring WEATHER HERE
FOR few DAYS MORE
Mild Weather Brings People to Park
Benches.

Increasing cloudiness and warmer Is
the weather forecast for today.
Yesterday was another ideal day and
the touch Of spring is to be with US sew
eral days more when there is to be a
change to the wintry weather again.
Signs of spring are daily increasing
The f1ccks of blackbirds are growing
larger and the robins and other birds
are adding to their numbers.
There is a hustle in the parks where
men are turning over the sod in prepara-
ton to planting flowers. Yesterday many
people took advantage of the weather
by strolling through the parks and 1t
was comfortable enough to sit on the
benches.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11

offer our services and our lives, II
necessary, In the defense Of our country"
Others who spoke were T.. L. Lawrence,
on the work of the Phi Kappa lota: 3.
c. Gardner, taking for his subject The
Alumni" Prof. L. T. Blanton. on FRA
ternity Life" and L. 8. Tilton, who gave
personal "reminiscences. Prof. A. Med.
Crawford, principal Of the institute, who
was scheduled to speak, notified the boys
at the last moment that II would be i'm
possible for him to attend.
Those present were H z. Edwards, r.
c. Ben Seigneu, c. II. Schwertner, b. c.
Gardner, w. AIhenfeld, r. schwertner, j.
p. Madigan. w. I. Earnshaw, T. L Lin
wood, William E. Payne, J. NJ. Derrick,
z. ID. Austin. F. A. Murray. L c. Chew
allaz, Fred D. Christie, ]. II. Fitzgerald
and Mr.. McFarr.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, March 10.-The following
Washingtonisns are registered at hotels
here:
A. Ahberg. Mrs. A. D. Evans, Murray
Hill; Mrs. S. W. Cohen. Algonquin; D. J.
Kane. Flanders; NJ. I. Lowell, Martha
Washington: E. G. Schroeder, Bristol;
Mrs. NJ. Smith. J. B. Wilson, Grand: q.
c. Weallos, A. F. Harrington. Marl-
borough; ]. Davidson. c. c. Rice, Her
mitage; Mrs. B. Miner. st. Denis; ]. B.
Colpoys, Continental; Mrs. P. C. Will
Jams, Latham.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
BRINGS s., 1000, 900 CARGO.

Boston. March lo-Ths armed British
merchant steamer Devonisn. Of the Ley
land line, arrived here today with q
Sc, 10000 cargo, the most valuable one
brought here to date through the U-boat
barred zone.
The greater part Of the cargo consists
Of 1000 bales Of Egyptian cotton The
~urrent market rate gives II q value Of
z $50 9O0
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
TWO WOMEN SENTENCED.

London, March 1O-Mrs. Alice Wheeldon
and Mrs. Winnie Mason were found guilty
this afternoon of conspiring to murder
Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson,
a member of the war council.
They were given a seven years jail
sentence.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
VICE PRESIDENT LEAVES

Vice President and Mrs. Thomas H.
Marshall left Washington last night for
Indianapolis for few weeks recupera-
tion before the reconvening Of Congress-
April 16.
After a brief stay in Indianapolis they
plan to go to Arizona to visit Mrs
Marshalrs parents.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
SAVED TEN TIMES FROM DEATH

Springfield, ILL.,, March 1O.-Elston Scott.
saved from the gallows nine times by
former Gov. Dunno, who believed that
Scott was to be hanged publicly at MUIR
physboro, has been saved again. Gov.
Lowden commuted Scott's sentence to
life imprisonment
Scott was convicted in 1915 for the mur-
Ger of a woman relative
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
JAIL FOR LrEBENFEI's MEN.

Florence. 8. c., March 1o-One year In
the federal prison at Atlanta and q fine
Of 800 each, was the sentence toda y
handed down to eight OF the oficers
CT the German steamer Liebenfels. sunk
in the Charleston harbor on the night
Of January 81.
The men were convicted Of sinking a
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
Eggs at New ''Low"
In New York Market
By the international News service.

~ the IhternauonaI News seFv1ce.
New York. March 1o.-"Humpty
Dumpty" fell today. Eggs went
down to 80 cents a dozen in the
wholesale market here, the lowest
price Of the winter. Dealers pre-
dict further decline to 2s cents
next week. J
Onion and apotatoe prices had
slight declines today.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
Special Prices for Standard Rugs

By all look through this variety and supply any need
have while these very low prices prevail It's quickly passing on
portunty
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11

vessel In q nayissble stream An viola
ton OF the navigation laws.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
TO SEARCH OUT Spies

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
support of candidates with pro-German
sympathies in the last national election
according to Investigators.