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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS

German submarines have sunk
three United States ships without
warning and several American citi-
zens were lost. The result has been
that the feeling has grown more in
tense, President Wilson held a cabinet
meeting and has decided to move up
the date Of the extra session of con-
gress, called for April 16, to April 2,
1t is stated that Germany may not
wait for a declaration on the part of
the United States, but the sinking of
unarmed ships without warning would
apparently constitute an overt act.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
NOTICE

The attention of those interested
in Salem graveyard is called to the
fact that the committee charged with
the duty of cleaning off, burning the
grass, ETC., expect to do this work
next week. Those who have shrub
berry, etc., that they want protected
are hereby given notice so they may
make arrangements to do this. By
order of the committee.
mch22-1w G. I. STRONG.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
MARRIAGE
By w. A. M. Plaxco

by W. ~ 41s Act-hSV
Many smile significantly, and some
lose sedate sobriety, whenever they
hear, think, or speak of some subjects.
1t is both mans crime and misery that
he often acquires the habit Of think
ing and speaking lightly of the most
weighty and serious things. Such
levity generates recklessness and i'm
petuosity of character. 1t banishes
those solemn and salutary thoughts
which are essential to sound discretion.
These remarks apply with great
force to the subject of Marriage. Such
is the state of the public mind that it
is exceedingly difficult to speak or
write of it without giving occasion for
evil thoughts to many and offense to
others. But, surely, the subject is
solemn and deserves our serious con-
sideration. A right understanding of
the marriage relation is essential to
the welfare of society. If anyone is
injured in his incest feelings by the
discussion proposed, it shall be his
own fault. If others are offended, it
shah be because "sin lieth at the
door,.
Marriage is not melancholy
theme; and so we may bring to the
study of it all our righteousness. We
wish to lead you in your thought to
the consideration of, first,
The Nature of Marriage
The conception of the marriage re-
lation originated in the heart of God.
He instituted it in the Garden of Eden.
God, Himself, has arranged the ex-
ouisite blending of life with life, and
spirit with spirit. He has fitted man
to woman and woman to man; so that
the man is not the man alone, the wo-
man alone; but the man and the wo-
man, mystically joined together, the
complement each of the other, are
cone flesh. In Eden, the birds were
mated. In pairs the animals passed
in review before man, but for the man
there was not found an help meet for
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
GOOD ROADS MEETING

"A great deal Of interest is being
manifested in the Jefferson DAVIS
highway, which traverses the states
of Mississippi, Tennessee and Ken
lucky. This road runs through Tip
ton county and the towns of Coving-
ton, Brighton and Atoka, each of
which should have a good delegation
at the Good Roads meeting to be held
at the Chisca Hotel, in Memphis, on
April 5 and 6.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
CAMPGROUND SCHOOL

On Monday evening, March 10, the
Campground school begun its COM
mencement exercises with the decIam-
atory contest in which IA girls and one
boy participated. All the contestants
did well and showed that the teacher
deserves praise for the manner in
which they have been drilled. The
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

medal was awarded to Miss Mary
Will Mitchell.
On Tuesday evening, the school pro
gram was successfully carried out
The play, entitled "The Turn of the
Tide, was presented by the advanced
pupils. Mr.. H.. H. Robson, superin-
tendent of public instruction, was with
us and presented Misses Myrtle Will
liams and Mary Will Mitchell with
diplomas, as they finished the Eighth
grade. ~
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

weighs $50 lbs, carried off the prize
at the Upton County Fair for the
best in the county.
Breeders are cordially invited to my
barn to see these animals, which / am
standing on their merits in breeding
and individual qualities. You will find
each as represented "a first class
animal.
Terms: Bob Hughes, Jr., $25 for
the season; and the jacks, $40 each
to insure.
Care taken to prevent accidents,
but will not be responsible should
any occur.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
TELEPHONE 278

back to 225 pounds and decided to quit
taking Tanlac.
This man is teacher in the public
schools in Stewart county, Tenn. He
lives here in one mile of my store and
bought the Tanlac from me. His true
postoffice is Dover, Tenn, R. F. d. No.
/. Professor Morris statement is as
follows:
II have just finished my third bottle
of Tanlac and have gained 20 pounds.
I just weighed ITO pounds and now ]
weigh 100, and never felt better in
my life.
II have been a great sufferer from
stomach trouble for about year. /
tried every doctor / could get to, and
went to health resort at Dawson
Springs, but nothing did me any good.
| decided to take Tanlac and found it
to be the best medicine | ever tried"
"Yours very truly,
PROF. ELMER NORRIS"
Tanlac is sold by Alexander Drug
Co., Covington; G. L. Taylor, Mason;
DR.. McLister, Brighton; Alternately
Drug Co., Munford; M. E. Tenant,
Atoka; w. H. Barton, Gilt Edge; j.
R. Bartlett & Son, Detroit; Upton
Supply Goa successors to Ellis &
Burkhardt, Upton; A. 7. Lacey & Co.,
Richardson's; Burlison Store Co., Bur-
lison, and w. H. Barton, Dixon,
Tenn. adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
BOB HUGHES, JR.

IS a fine driver. # you want to.
raise high class and useful horse,
you will find what you are looking
for in him.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
CYRUS JUMBO and
EX-SHERIFF, JR.

These two fine
jacks will also
make the sea-
son at my
barn. These
jacks have the
size and mark
ings that put
them in the
first class,
CYRUS Jumbo
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
A. N. YOUNG
CONVICTION, TENNESSEE
sHoRTHoRN BULL FoR SERVICE

l have fine Shorthorn bull, out Of
a COW that weighs ton. The public
may have service for $1.OO.
mch15-2w TH0S. ADDISON.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

him. "And the Lord God said it is
not good that the man should be
alone: / viii make him an help meet
for him." And the rib, which He had
taken from man, made He a woman,
and brought her to the man"
ITO see her was to love her.
Love but her, and love forever"
And God married them there meath
the nature-woven festoons and gar
lands Of Eden's rosy bower, and amid
the sweet melodies of the mocking
birds carol. Although upon Eden
Nature had lavished her beauty and
strewed her ornaments with a prodi-
gal hand; yet mans happiness is in
complete. In vain does the rose-tinted
flower emit its sweet fragrance, in
vain does the aerial songster trill his
nlelodious notes amid Eden's hang
iFlg Wreaths;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
U. s. ESTABLISHES
 POST OFFICE FOR
 EXPEDITIONARIES

f
 If you have a relative or friend in the American ExpeditioHafy forces, he will receive mail matter if it is addressed as follows:
 JOHN JONES
 Company x, Tooth Infantry,
 American Expeditioaary Forces.
 Merely the name of the man in service, his unit, and American Expeditienary Ferees is required in the address. In the upper left hand corner must be placed the name of the sender and his or her address.
 Under ne circumstances may the name of the place at which the unit is, be placed in the. address or in the body of the letter.
 The United States Post Office Department has established a post office branch in France which will handle all mail for the soldiers And sailors who went or are going abroad with the Expeditionary States Mail Agency, and is in charge of Marcus H. Bum.
 American postal rates will pre- vail. A man in the service abroad may send 8 letter or card home at American rates, or if he has na stamps, may get the O. K. of the commanding officer, and the American rate of postage will be collected at this end.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
 GETS MOST OF
 S4,05o ESTATE
Man Burned to Death Left Unusual Will, Probate
 Records Show.
SONS AND DAUGHTER
 GIVEN MINOR PART
Girl Will Be Paid for Ser vices in Testator's Home
 Since 1914.

Hedwig A. Carlson, stepdaughter of Gustaf Anderson. who was burned to death late Sunday night, will get most of Anderson's $4.O50 estate. if the will he drew last February is allowed to stand Two sons and a daughter of Anderson are the other heirss
 Anderson lived at 121 Morehouse street. Flame from a gas jet set his clothes afire and She died from his burns. .
 According to the will offered for probate today, Anderson leaves his step-daugihter a piano. dress form and sewing machine, in accordance with her late mothers wish. Furthermore he orders that she be paid $20 8, week for the period since JanTary l, 1914, during which she cared for the house and for Anderson
 The rest of the estate is divided into four parts one for Miss Carlson, one for each of the sons, Walter An derson and Gustaf, and one for the daughter, Amanda Walberg of Wor- cester, Mass. As the property left by Anderson. both real estate and cash amounts to s4,O00, will be little for the daughter and sons-
 Adolph Sherman and A. H. Nelson were appointed appraisers of the es- tate and Charles Anderson a relative of the testator, executor. The will was admitted. /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
COAL PRICE, TO PUBLIC IS CUT
 OVER SI A TON
Further Reduction Likely As Result of Conference
 of Operators.

Washington, June 2S-An imme- diate general reduction of $1 to $1.5o a ton in the price of coal at the mine was agreed on here, today by representatives of the coal opera tors.
 The reduction is expected to be followed by still further decreases in price after investigation into the costs of mining coal, and it IS probable that the government will be given a still lower price than that to the general public. Hundreds of millions of dol lars will be saved to the American people through this decision.
 The operators agreed to the im- mediate reduction at a meeting here today, after adopting a resolution by which coal prices would be fixed with the aid and approval of the secretary of the interior, the federal trade com mission and the committee on coal production of the national defense council.
 About 6oo,o0o, 900 tons of coal was mined in this country last year, and Secretary Lane, who has earnestly urg- ed reduction, believes that the saw ing to the American people will be enormous. After hearing of the oP- orators action MT.
 After hearing of the operators ac- tion MT. Lane wrote the following let ter to F. s. Peabody, chairman of the coal production committee who has been in constant conference with the operators:
 t.I have just learned of the aetien of the coal operators, and I wish to express my appreciation of the gen erous, prompt and patriotic manner in which they have acted. They have dealt with the situation in the way I had hoped they would as large men dealing with a large question. They manifestly see that is is no time in which to consider primarily the op- portunities which war gives for per sonal aggrandizement. We must gain for each by gaining for all: The country is in mood for sacrifice. It is intent on the success of the war and is willing to do everything need against repetition of this awful con- dition.
 twill you not be good enough te express to the coal men my apprecia- ton of the spirit they have s.own in determining that their prices shall be reduced so that the industries may not feel hampered and the people may no, feel that their spirit is broken down by the thought that this is to be a war for individual advantage instead of self protection. I felt from the moment of my talk with them that nc body of men more truly represent the high purpose to yield personal desire for general good than did they.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
Buckley Exonerated
 In Ceroner's Finding

James A. Buckley of the West End Auto & Carriage Go, who was driving an automobile which struck and fatal ly injured year old Arthur Burns in Milne street last Saturday, was exon erated by Coroner John J. 'Phelan in a finding given out today. The coroner says Buckley acted with prudence and skill and he finds the chi1ds death was accidental.
 Buckley said he was driving at mod crate speed when the boy ran from behind an ice wagon and tried to cross in front of the car. Buckley stopped the car within it's own length but was unable to avoid hitting the boy. The wheels did not pass over the boy s body but he received internal injuries which proved fatal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
ELLIOTT A DIRECTOR
 IN NORTHERN PACIFIC

New York, June 2S-It was undef- steed in Faiiread circles here today that Howard Elliott, until recently the president of the New York, New Ha- ven & Hartford railroad, has been elected a member of the board of di- reeteFs and of the executive commit tee of the Northern Pacific railroad, of which he was president from 1903 to 1913. It is believed that he will continue to act in an advisory capaci- ty with the New Haven road.
 Mr. Elliott is a member of the rail- road war board, associated with the American Railway association's na- tieflaa defense efforts. and he has de- voted much of his time recently to this phase of government cooperation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
Honor Robert Em1net, Irish Martyr Patriot,
 With Memorial Statue

statue of Robert Emmet, Irish martyr patriot, was unveiled today in the TO- tunda of the national museum here in the presence of notable gathering. The memorial was presented to the government by American citizens of Irish descent. President Wilson ac- cepfed an invitation to attend and was expected to speak
 The presentation speech was made by Judge Victor J. Bowling of New York. Miss lAIBce o'Gorman. daughter of former Senator OGor1nan of New York, pulled the soord that released the veil. Chfef Justice White of the ss1- prelne court accepted the statue on behalf of the government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
AMERICAN AVIATOR,
 KILLED IN ACTION

Paris. June 28-Corpora1 James Hall of Coleax Iowa, a member of the Lafayette escadri1le, which is com posed principally of American avia- tors, is believed to have been killed in an encounter with seven German aeroplanes, according to the Herald. He was shot through the lung. His machine fell within the French lines
 Cerperal Hall, who was the author of 'eKitchener's Mob," joined the American squadron a shert time ago, after being wounded in the British army a4d discharged. He brought down a German aerop1ane four days ago.
 sub-1ieutenant Dorme, one of the most skilful French aviaters, who has been credited officially with bringing g down 23 German machines, has been missing since he flew over the enemy S lines on, May 25 on a scouting mis- sion. His fate is unknown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
Sec. Daniels Addresses 200 Third Year Men who Are Being Gradu- ated From Annapolis to Provide Officers for Fighting Ships.
Chief Problem for Army and Navy Officials Has Not Been to Secure Man Power, But Ne cessary Equipment, Declares Secretary.

Annapolis, Md, June 28- America is demonstrating to the world that the democracy of 400, ,O0O, ,OOO persons can wage war efficiently and with unity of spirit, Secretary Daniels de- clared today in a commence ment address to nearly POO members of the naval academy third year, class, whose gradua- ton was advanced by a year to provide officers for fighting ships.
 'sThose who prophesied that America would not go whole ,heartedly into this war have been discredited," said the sec retary. 'sThe only divided councils have been as to the best method to be employed and when the president and congress have spoken, their de- cision has been accepted.
 ..Our traditional policy has been against any but voluntary military service. When conditions demanded the se1ective draft it was written into the law. There were those who told us that men of military age would not enroll and riots would mark the day of registration. Instead, it. was a day of consecration and the senrollmen, was larger than the census figures in dicated. a
 Congress authorized the issue oi s20o0, ,ooo, 600 of bonds for war pre-. paration. The bond issue will be g
 failure croaked a few pessimists Their croaktng was drowned by the multitude of voices offering hard wor savings as freely as surplus wealth.
 Upon the heels of this unprece- dented investment the Red Cross so. ciety launched a campaign to, raise $100, 100000 for that beneficeni worldwide work of mercy, Tt is i'm. possible was the comment of a few The faith of the noble men and women with vision was more thar Justified when more was given t1s-- had been asked.
 Congress is now engaged in writ ing taxing bill. There is no division in Congress except as to the sources of taxation and the people will pay without protest whatever 1t may cos1 to carry this war to successful con. clusion.
 'In the navy and in the marine corps the chief problem has not beer to secure the man power needed, but rather have the navy's resources beer taxed to house and uniform and equiI the thousands who hoeked to the standard at the Presidents first cal and the army is securing all the mer who can be trained.
 seWe are going to war without pas sion, without hatred, without lust fo1 land, without trace of vengeance We dc net hate the people we are te fight, We hate only the autorae5 which harnesses them to the jugger. naut, Our victory will not only make the world safe for democracy, will no only strengthen self-govefnment and end the fiction of Divine Right, bu it will also bring to the German peo pie a new breath of liberty and hope for the day when they will geverI | themselves and be no longer th' | BaWns of fnilitarisn."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
AMERICAN TROOPS EAGERLY AWAIT
 ORDER TO FIGHTING FRONT; COUNTRY
 BACKS ADMINISTRATION WAR PLANS
GEN. PERSHING, PRAISING
 FRENCH vAL0R, DECLARES
 FOR LASTING PEACE ONLY

Paris, June 28.-Maj. Gen. Pershing, the American commander, has left the hotel in which he has been staying since his arrival in Paris to make his home in a fine old residence in the Rue de Varenne, so as to be near, his headquarters. The house, which has a magnificent garden. formerly belonged to Prince Gortchakoff. It was leased before the war by Ogden Mills of New York, who placed it at the disposal of Gen. Pershing.
 The American commander was asked today to comment on the article enti- tied Why We Are Fighting pulp hshed yesterday in the Army Bulletin, in which Gen. Petain, the French com manduer in chief, explained the olo- jects of the war and why a premature peace must not be Concluded. General Pershing said:
 'I have read Gen. Petain's article
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
CHINESE CITY TO
 APPEASE AMERICA

Annoy, China, June 2s.-An action brought by the United States govern 5nent against the municipality of Ku- lang Hsu in an effort to recover title to the public recreation grounds in a suburb of Annoy has just been settled The municipality is to rectny technical violations of the deed and retain title to the property.
 The recreation grouIjds were deeded In trust in 1872 for the benefit of for |edgn residents the title to revert >to the United States government if condi. tions were violated. The munfeipalfty claimed ownership to. the grounds be- cause of its hong undispa1teO posses sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28

 with deepest interest. His answer to the question is complete and logical. The facts set forth should convince the world of the justice of our great cause. I cannot think it possible that anyone should hold a different view of why we are in the war. It is quite beyond reason that anyone knowing the truth should fail to condemn the course pur- sued by the German government, and the truth has been clearly pointed out by the distinguished commander in chief of the French army.
 There must be no peace except a lasting peace. The ideals for which the Allies are contending must be held sacred. France will continue her splen- did fight for human rights and human liberties, a.nId fresh examples of hero ism by her valient armies will still further inspire those fighting by her side"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
U. s. May Take Hand
 In Mine Operations

Salt Lake City, btah, June zs- Strikes are becoming SC frequent that would not be surprised if the federal government took over the metal mining properties and the sneiters of the West and fixed a max 1num selling prics which would auto- mafica1iy fix the wagas.,' declared John Mcbride. representative of the Department of Labor, who is in Salt Lake City today trying to settle the wage dispute between the Interna- tenad Smelting Co. and it's employees
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
ATTACK ON
 GIRL ENDS
 IN TRAGEDY
Stenographer in Garage Re-
 sists Attack of Mechanic in Lonely Part of Woods
 Now in Hospital Dying.
.Assilant Turns Gun on Self, Inflicting Three Wounds
 Both. Hurried to Hos pita1 In Hartford.

Plainville, June 28 Miss Margaret c. ,Farrar, stem sographer in Cooks garage here, was shot and probably fatally wounded today by James French, the night man at the garage, who also shot himself. Both are in St Francis hospi- tai, Hartford, and at noon word came thai French had little chance for recovery Miss Far rar has two bullets in her body and French three
 The story of the affair as told by Miss Farrar was to the eff feet that the man, whose na- tionality is Italian and who has gone under the name of French forythe three years he has been in town, attempted to assault her, and that failing in that, he stood ia an automobile and fir, ed three times at her as she fled through a clump of woods.
 French was accustomed to take a machine from the garage every morn ing and go to Miss Farrzr's home. on North Washington street, and carry her to the garage This morning French took Miss Farrar in the ma chine and said he, had to make an- other call farther up the road At a lona1y spot French, accordfng to the recital, attempted the assault Miss Farxar fought him and got away, then starting to run toward a farm house on the other sade of the woods, was checked by two of three bullets fired at har, She got on her feet wounded. and, looking around, saw French standing in the machine He turned the revolver on himself and three bn1- lets made wounds. e
 Miss Farrzr made her way to t1,e barn on the farm of Mr. Peck. The latter heard groans and found Miss Farrar in agony. He immediately ran to ca11 a doctor and. noted that no one was In sight On returning from the telephone Mir. Peck found French standing over 1afB Taxrar- French was easily seizsd, as he appeared tc he weak from Los Of blood.
 Both fhe wounded were sent to flaE shospfta1
 Miss Farrnr 1s about 20 years old -wefl known and liked in Plaansvf1le and unite a social fayortte. O, French nothing 1z known, although he had vorked here for a consider able time. He signed q registration card as James French. He Is abou1 21 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-28
LONG SENTENCE FOR GEORGE RAABE
 IN JERSEY COURT

George Raabe. of this city, when ar -raigned In New Brunswick, II. J., yes- terday, charged with being implicated in the theft of diamonds and autemo- biles with Edward and Harry John son, of this city, the brothers who broke jail while awaiting trial for Raab9s offence. was given three to seven years on each of tive counts. The first count charged stealing a tray of diamonds from a jeweier and the sec ond alleged the theft of an auteme- bile. Raabe was aPpFeheHded in Reading, Pa, June 15