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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
CAPTURED GERMANS
FEAR WAR IS LOST
Loss of Man Power Serious, Say OFF,
GERS Taken by British in Flanders

British Headquarters in France and
Belgium, August 3.-German officers
captured in the battle in flanders have
discussed quite freely both the mill
tary and political situation as it affects
the father land. Germany's loss in
man power they admit to be serious.
The interesting information has
been volunteered by these prisoners
that the entire class of 1918 recruits
now is in the field in its entirety, and,
what is more significant, it is said,
small elements of the 1919 class al
ready are at the front, although it is
claimed they are serving only as vol
unteers. This is the first time any
German officer has admitted that any
men of the 1919 class were on the bat
tie front.
The whole trend of the statement
made by the captive officers is that
they are beginning to fear that they
may lose the war. More depressing
than anything else is the fear that
there may be another winter campaign
Peace without annexation or indemni-
ty is endorsed by all the officers who
have discussed the question, but most
of them have indicated that they ia
for the annexation of eastern Bulgaria
and a part of the coast of Flanders, if
such thing possibly could be done.
The men are highly intelligent. An
officer who has made study of eco
nomic matters said that the war was
already costing the fatherland ten bill.
lion marks annually in interest charg-
es. He appeared to be deeply impress
sed with the gravity of the situation
Almost without exception the Ger
man officers still maintain that Germa.
ny is innocent of causing the war and
say that there is "all manner Of docu.
mentary evidence to prove it."
Discussing the present battle, the
German officers say the British gas
she'll bombardment on the two nights
preceding the opening Of the infantry
charge was most effective, and that
the Germans suffered heavily. TIL,
guard fusilleers were heavily gasset
Sunday and Monday night. Sunday
night they were still in their support
ing positions, but the following night
preceding the battle, they were in Thu
process of carrying out relief move
ment. The men wore gas helmets
but the gas clouds from the Britisl
penetrated the helments and larg
numbers of the troops were overcome
A German division was being hel
in support on the back line crossin.
the Ypres- Menin road and also suffere
severely. So disastrous was the effec
of the gas at this point that at leas
one battalion which was being rushe
up to the relief Of the men in the fror
lines never reached its objective.
, 1t is the irony of fate that it was i
this section Of the front that the Ger
mans early in the war for the frs
time in history inaugurated the use q
gas shells.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
DEATH PENALTY NOT RESTORED

Jackson, Tenn, July 17.-Judge S.
J. Everett, presiding judge of the six
teenth judicial circuit, who is in the
city, made the startling statement to-
day that the effort of the last legisla-
ure to repeal the Bowers act is in con-
fiict with section II, of article 2 of the
constitution, and that the act was not
repealed as attempted by the legisla-
ture, but remains in full force. Said
article provides that either the caption
or body of bill must state the bill,
and that was not the case in the act
of the legislature which undertook to
repeal the act abolishing capital pun
ishment. Judge Everett cites de-
cision by Judge Wiles in the case of
the State against the Memphis Street
Railway reported in second Gates. 1t
seems 20 question has been raised con-
corning this question, but Judge Ever
EFT is explicit in the statement that if
the question should be raised in his
court he would hold the legislature
failed to repeal the Bowers act, how
ever much it desired to do so, and the
people of the state will regret to know
that the popular demand for its re-
peal was not accomplished.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
CHILDREN'S KIDNEYS
No Brownsville Mother Should Nee.
lect the Little Ones Health.

Oftentimes weak kidneys cause great
annoyance and embarrassment to chill
dren. Inability to control the kidney
secretions, at night or while at play,
is attributed to carelessness and too
frequently the child is punished. Par
ents having children troubled with
kidney weakness would do well to
treat the kidneys with a tested and
proven kidney remedy. If there is
pain in the back, discolored urine, IL
regular urination, headaches, dizzy
spells, or tired, worn-out feeling, try
Doan's Kidney Pills at once. - rem
edy that has been used in kidney trou-
bles for over so years and has been rec
commended by thousands. Proof of
merit in Brownsville mothers state
ment.
Mrs. R. L. Pulliam, Main street
Brownsville, says Zone of my child
rem was afflicted with kidney weak
ness, especially at night. The child
was irritable and puny and was losing
weight. 1t didn't take Doan's Kidney
Pills long to bring about change for
the better and the child was soon en-
tirely cured"
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Pulliam recommends. Foster
Milburn Co., props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
From, Weak and Lame
To Wen and Strong

Try them. Foley Kidney Pills win
do for other men and women-quick-
ly--what they have done for Mrs.
Straynge.
my back" writes Mrs. H. 7. Straynge
OF Gainesville, Ga, r. No. 3. Il suf-
fered from Inflammation OF the blad-
der. and whenever stopped doctoring
/ grew worse. / tried Foley Kidney
Pills, and after taking them awhile
nv bladder action became regular and
the singing sensation disappeared.
am now stronger In my back than I've
been for several years, and since get.
ting well, I've stayed well and had
no return of the trouble
Start in now to use Foley Kidney
pills. You will feel an Improvement
from .the very first doses, showing
how quickly they act on Kidneys and
bladder. They stop irregular urinary
action, ease pain In back and sides,
timber up stiff joints and aching mus
Giles. They put the kidneys and blad-
der in sound, healthy condition. Try
them.
]. D. CURTIS DRUG COMPANY.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10

her an accomplice of Austria, whom
she had already told she would sup
port in any decision she might make.
The admission was stated to have
been made when Zimmerman was
pressed very close as to Germanys
knowledge of the ultimatum. For a
considerable time it was stated, he
maintained, Germany had known moth
ing at all about it, but finally, when
certain information and facts were
presented, Zimmerman admitted Ger
many had the text fourteen hours be-
fore its delivery. This, he seemed to
think, was a purely negligible time,
which did not allow the possibility of
action.
This fact fits in very closely with the
recent statements, first advanced by
Deputy Coin in the reiehstag and
since adopted by the allied govern
ments, that German and Austrian war
leaders held war council at Potsdam
on July in which it was practically
decided to plunge Europe into conflict.
The Interpretation placed on this coun-
ell has been that Germany had full
knowledge of all Austria's plans and
stood unreservedly behind her.
Germany, however, has denied the
holding of conference.
Information given credence by Off
cials here is that a conference at Pots
dam did take place and was attended
by Won Moltke, Falkenhayn, Tripitz,
Bethman-Holweg, the crown prince
and Emperor William. Afterward the
emperor left for a short trip and on
his return found Sir Edward Gray's
offer of mediation. He was disposed
to accept this, but Won Moltke, Falk-
enhayn and Tripitz threw their swords
down on the table and offered their
designations. William thereupon de-
cided to refuse the offer.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
FOURTH QUARTERLY MEETINGS
Brownsville District, 1917

Maury City, Johnson's Grove, Aug IS
and 10.
Alamo Circuit, Pond Creek, Septem-
Der 8-9.
Alamo Circuit, Center, August 10,
3 p. m.
Bells and Gadsden, Gadsden, August
~ Sc otember %.
Bells. September 9, pm.
Milan circuit, Moore's, August 1926.
Milan Circuit, Johnson's Grove, Aug
ust 2G 3 p, m.
Milan Station, August &c, October
81
Brownsville Circuit, Bethel, Septem-
Der IL
Brownsville Circuit, Zion, September
n p. m.
Bro ksville Station, Septamber End,
Q per q and 81.
Gro Mills, Mount Zion, Septem-
- 80 7-1S.
q ett Mills, Cross Roads, Septem-
/ 70, Up. m.
4 Ill Brazil, September 1916.
ton Circuit, Olive Branch, Septem-
/ b 16-17
Station, September 21-23.
I on Station, September 1924,
I u fCireuit, Greers, September 1924.
~ boldt, September $3.50.
A dale, September 1890.
Gil IA, Gibson, September 1880.
GIN D, Pleasant Hill, Sept. so, p. m.
Brad ord Circuit, Antioch, Oct. CT.
Belnbnt, Bethlehem, Oct. 1914.
Brad9n Braden, Oct. 14-15.
Bradsn Circuit, Macedonia, Oct %,
3 b. m.
Dartyville, Asbury, October 2O-2l.
Daifyyille Circuit, Spring Hi, Oct.
II 8 p, m.
Clodton, October &c.
Arlington and Stanton, Arlington, Oct.
1928.
Bolton, Gratitude, Oct. 27-o8
H. B. JOHNSTON.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10

There Is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For
great many years doctors pronounced 1t
local disease and prescribed local reme-
dies, and by constantly failing TO cure
with local treatment, pronounced IL incur
able. Science has proven Catarrh to be
constitutional disease, and therefore re-
uuires constitutional treatment. Hairs
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. J.
Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio, Is the only
Constitutional cure on the market. 1t Is
taken internally. 1t acts directly on the
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case II fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address: F. j. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Q.
Sold by Druggists. 75e.
Take Halle Family Pills for constipation,
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10

of defense; but those Germans who
remember the opening week of the
war, the Austrian ultimatum, the in
vasion of Belgium, the open boasts of
the army leaders about the conquest of
France, are uneasy on that point. The
government has chosen to exaggerate
every German victory and to deny or
cover up every German reverse, until
the nation, puzzled because so long a
procession of victories does not win
the war, wonders whether it has
been deceived. Germany begins to feel
the moral condemnation of the world
as neutral after neutral joins the
ranks of its enemies. 1t fights with
logged desperation, but the confidence
of the early years is gone.
The recent crisis in Germany, which
ended in the dismissal of the Chancel-
lor, is an indication of the uneasiness
within the empire. Bethman-Holwegg
fell because of a widespread feeling
that the war had been bungled; that
Germany had challenged world that
is too strong for it, and that to avoid
complete ruin it must quickly make
peace by surrendering the dream of
German domination. 1t is certain that
the kind of peace the majority of the
Reichstag wishes to see, peace OF
'no annexation and no indemnities, y
will not tempt the allies to a confer
ence,-unless indeed it were offered by
a German people at last in control Of
its own government,-but it is signi-
ficant that the Kaiser's party can nc
longer dictate to the representatives
of the nation what they shall think
about the war and about the peace
that is to end it.
Except for definite promise on the
Kaiser's part to reform the shocking
inequalities Of the Prussian franchise
the crisis at Berlin seems to have &C.
complished little. The new chancellor
is likely to prove less acceptable to the
peace party and less ready to consent
to the characterization of the imperia
government than Bethmann Holwegl
himself. The Prussian war party il
still in the saddle. But it is not tn
first or the second blow of the ak
that brings down the tree. The bond
Ct feudalism that bind the German ma
ton are strong, and they have bee
worn with complacence so long tina
tn, y cannot be snapped in moment
but not until they have been cast of
not until Germany becomes a democra
cy Ike its neighbors, will there b
hope of permanent peace in Europe
1t is for that permanent peace tina
we and our allies are fghting.-Th
Youths Companion.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10

If you sit in a cool draft when you
are heated and get stiff neck or lame
back, you will be looking for some
thing that will ease the pain. Fix
your mind on BALLARD'S SNOW
IMMINENT and don't be talked out of
it because it is the best pain relieving
liniment you can get anywhere. Price
25c, SOC and S1.00 per bottle. Sold by
all druggists aug
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10

A child that has intestinal worms is
handicapped in itsc growth. A few
doses of WHITES CREAM VERNE
FUGE destroys and expels the worms !.
the child Immediately improves and
thrives. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by
all dealers. aug
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-03

moons they have their conference
periods. when the instructors lecture
on the manual and other textbooks.
allowing the men to ask questions.
The evenings are devoted to textbook
study.
Saturday and Sunday are holidays at
the camp. and practically all O. tho
men set over to Washington or to their
homes il they do not live too far
away. Under the auspices OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia Chapter of the Red
Cross. a service club is being main
tanned for the student officers from
Fort Myer in Washington. where they
have shower baths. canteen. rest and
reading and writing rooms, and whore
leaders in Washington society act as
chaperons and hostesses at a tea dance
each Sunday afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-03
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs. Francis Deane ami Miss Sallie
Deane have returned to Richmond. af-
ter visit to Lexington.
Miss Nell r. Leo Murphy. of this
city. Is spending some time with
friends in New York.
Miss Martha Spencer has returned
TO her home. 3412 Stuart Avenue, at
ter visiting in Staunton. Gordonsville
land Baltimore. and will open her stu
do this fall.
Miss Elise Ingram has returned to
Richmond. after spending the summer
months at camp In Maine.
Mrs. sallie Elliott Cooke, Miss Mar
garet Thornton and Miss Mildred
Cooke. OF Roanoke, have been visiting
mere.
Mrs. Thomas Pollard and her small
daughter have returned from an ex-
tended stay in Lexington, and are now
at their new home in the Claremont.
corner of Park Avenue and Addison
Street.
Mrs. L. D. Tumin, of Norfolk, who
has been spending a week with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Louis Solomon, has
returned to her home.
Miss Flora Solomon. of Portsmouth,
who has been spending the past two
weeks with her aunt. Mrs. Louis Salo-
mon. on Grove Avenue, left Saturday
for her home
DR.. William Russell Jones, Of 0
West Grace Street. has returned to the
city from visit to Castle Hill, Lex
ington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-03
NEWS OF ASHLAND
especial to The Times Dispatch
ASHLAND. VA SAINT EN- her

especial to The Times Dispatch.J
ASHLAND, VA. September 2.-E. G..
Surritt, appraiser for the Federal Land
.c;lnk. OF Baltimore. was in Ashland
last week to appraise farms on which
loans are to be made in the county
by tho Hanover National Farm Loan
Association. These loans. which ag-
gregate $91.s25, will be ready within
the next two or three weeks.
Captain Floyd w. Tucker, Jr., First
Lieutenant Luther p. Hartsook and
Second Lieutenant George Z. Haw, of
the Hanover Grays. received their COM
missions on Saturday from Governor
Stuart. The noncommlssioned officers
will be appointed within the next
week. Regular drills will be held
each Friday evening. with supplemental
drill on Monday evening.
Ealf-hour intercession services for
soldiers and sailors will be held at st.
James Episcopal Church every We'd
nesday morning at II o'clock.
K Mr.. and Mrs. Walter NJ. Jones and
children have returned from visit to
.;Rilloughby Beach.
Miss Julia Randolph Guilbert is in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-03
ENTENTE SOCIALISTS
REAFFIRM THEIR FAITH
Believe Conflict Must Continue TIL
German Menace Is
Oblitcratcd.
tBy Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Press
PARIS. September "A declaration
signed by the Belgian. British. French.
Greek and Italian representatives at
the recent Socialist conference in Lon.
don. where, 1t is declared. the Socialists
of the allied countries reafirmed their
faith In the principles proclaimed at
their first reunion, is published to-day
by Humanite, the Socialist organ.
The European conflict. says tho
declaration. began through the an
taGonism of the capitalistic group.
through imperialistic policies and the
deliberate aggression of Germany
toward its neiEhbors. This agrees
sion. 1t is asserted, still menaces the
existence of nationalities and faith in
international treaties. More than ever,
continues the declaration. the Social
lists, after three years of war. believe
that the victory of German imperialism
would spell defeat and the elimination
OF democracy and liberty from the
world. The Russian revolution is al
luded to as not having succeeded in
tlC pOpuldT neTRleS
against the militarism OF the central
powers. while the great American
democracy has had to enter the con-
fiict to impose the recognition of right
upon the brutal domination of the CEN
trail empires. 1t is to combat definitely
this evil influence OF imperialism. the
document proceeds, that the allied ma
tions must pursue vigorously their
military efforts and show clearly what
arc their war aims and their peace
conditions. for stable peace must be
founded upon this right The Socialists
find the best guarantee of this kind OF
peace In the principles affirmed by the
Russian revolutionists, with certain ex-
ceptions. however. namely. that peace
without contributions must not ex-
clude reparations for damages. and
peace without annexation must not ex-
clude Instrumentation OF territories con-
quered by force.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-03
MEXICO WILL MAINTAIN
STRICT NEUTRALITY IN WAR
Carranza Emphatic In Asserting That
His Government Will Continue
to Hold Aloof.
TO PRESERVE PRESENT POLICY
Statement Made in Presidential Mes
sage Read to Congressional
Palavicini Strong Advocate of En-
tering Conflict on Side Of Allies.

ME&ICO CITY. September 2.-MeSico
will continue to maintain strict neu-
trality in the war. President Carranza
declared in his presidential message,
which he read before Congress last
night The chief executive was en-
phatic in asserting that his government
Will hold aloof from the conflict. and
preserve the policy pursued until the
present time.
sensational speech on the war was
delivered by Senior Jesus Ureta, former
Secretary of Foreign Relations. and an
eminent Mexican speaker. He is now
president of the Mexican Congress. and
hcaddressed the Deputies and Senators
Immediately after President Carranza
had concluded.
Senior Urcta declared:
The war overshadows anything ever
recorded in history. and 1t is but the
inevitable result OF the tragic bank
ruptcy of capitalism maintained by the
sword Of the cruel god OF war. From
such fight there will como more
human idea OF justice. more equitable
distribution of wealth and respect for
the sovereign rights and life of weak
countries. There also will be an at
tirmation that all countries are equal.
and that to wound one Of them is to
diminish the moral forces Of humanity"
Senior Uretas address was enthusiast
tically cheered by all the Deputies and
Senator'S. and tho various points he
made aroused much comment. The Ger
man minister to Mexico was an inter-
ested auditor.
Senior Felix NJ. Palavicini, ono of
Me1ico's foremost editors. who has
just returned from the United States,
will be appointed Minister of Rail-
ways and Public Works it was learned
to-day.
Senior Palavicini is a strong advo-
cate of Mexico taking a decided stand
In the war on the side OF the allies.
He has held public Office before, hav-
Ing been Secretary of Public Instruc-
ton, and at times was regarded as
the adviser and spokesman for Prest-
dent CaIranza
Recently he waged a spirited cam
paign in Mexico through the medium
OF his newspaper. Ell Universal, for the
extirpation OF Teutonic influences. and
tho alignment OF Mexico on the side
OF Germany's enemies. He was strong
in his opinion that Mexico should aban-
don her neutral attitude
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-03
Cleveland. O., visiting Miss Edna Sloan.
Miss Katherine Marsh has returned
from a visit to Yorktown
TW0SCORE PERSONS
INJURED IN COLLISION
Electric Trains Crash Together While
RunninE Through Dense Fog
Near Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, MD, September a.
About forty persons were slightly in
tured early to-day when two trains
Of the Washington. Baltimore and An
napolis Electric Line were in collision
near humphreys Station about seven
miles from Baltimore. Both trains
were bound to Camp Meade. and had on
board close to $40 workmen on their
way to the cantonment at Admiral.
The injured were brought back to
Baltimore on third train. The train
pulled UP to the University Hospital
and a score of doctors. under DR.. Page
Edmunds. were ready to attend the
of those brought to the hospital had
sustained Injuries sufficiently serious
to necessitate their detention. These
three were:
George Graves. twenty-five. Of this
city. bruised on the side and legs.
William Bedsworth. forty-nine. Girls
field. Md, severe bruises on the back.
r. c. Greasy. twenty zone, Newark,
y. j.. suffering from shock.
Most Of those discharged suffered
from bruises on the arms and legs
and cuts on their heads and faces. Not
bono was broken in the accident.
and this. the railroad officials regard,
as remarkable. It is believed that the
Injuries would have been more severe.
except tldt the cars III oOtn trains were
OF steel construction.
One Of the trains in the collision
left the terminal here at 5:55 o'clock
with every seat occupied. and large
number OF men standing. It consisted
OF two cars. The second train left the
station Mt 500.
On reaching the Patapsco fats the
fog became dense. and the motorman
brought the speed Of the train down
to about twenty-five miles an hour.
The train was in a dense fog bank
when the second train. which was run
ming at about thirty-five miles an
hour, crashed into II. None OF the
cars in the trains left the tracks
General Manager Doyle took charge
of the situation. and gave orders that
all injured should be given attention.
He soon had schedules working smooth
Is. He stated that the blame for the
accident rests upon the motorman of
the second train for not slowing down
in fog, as orders are that all train
must proceed slowly through fog.