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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
LOcAL 49,

9fiicer ]. L, Hudson, Of the local
police force, who has been confined to
his room on account Of illness for
three weeks, is able to be out.
The work Of obtaining funds for
the Red Cross is of the highest pa
triotie order. If you are disqualified
physically or otherwise for military
service, "dO your bit" by subscribing
literally to the Red Cross fund being
raised in Upton county. Help care for
the boys who are to fight your battles
for freedom and democracy. linton
county must do her part in raising
funds.
American Troops, under General
Pershing, will soon be on the frinc
line in France. They deserve America s
best care. The American Red Cross
must be provided with funds to see
that nothing is lacking to keen them
healthy, happy and efficient soldiers
Give, until it hurts, to the local Red
Cross fund
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
FURNISHING WORK SLACKERS

West Virginia will, on next Wednes-
day, begin an interesting experiment,
that of forcing every able man in the
state to work SO hours week at some
useful, gainful occupation. A law to
this effect was passed after the State
Council of Defense had caused to be
made census of the idle men of the
state. The measure is distinctly war
measure and will remain effective un-
til six months after the end Of the
war. By that time, it is hoped, the
work slackers will have acquired the
habit Of industry.
The men who do not work the mini
mum time are to be classified as Eva
grants. The punishment is work on
the public roads for 60 days. For this
work, half wages will be paid to the
mans dependents, if he has any.
Students and others engaged in pre-
pairing themselves for the future are
exempt from actual gainful labor
while they are in school, but they
must work during protracted holidays.
This work regulation, following so
closely on the Punishment of John
Barleycorn, is not calculated to make
the West Virginia mountains popular
with the hobo.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

The Tennessee State Press associa-
ton, at its meeting in Jackson Friday,
went on record as being opposed to a
constitutional convention in Tennessee
on the grounds that the people have
too much to do in helping to win the
war for worldwide democracy and the
preservation Of this nation against
the assaults of autocracy to give the
time and thought that would be nee
essary in the drafting of new in
strument of organic law. This action
was opposed by some members Of the
association, but was adopted by vote
Of almost two to one. Strong speeches
were made against the convention by
James /. Finney, editor of the Column
bia Herald, Rutledge Smith, of the
Cookerville Press, and others. Judge
S. ]. Everett, of Jackson, addressed
the association in favor of the con-
vention. He made vigorous and i'm
pressive presentation of the argu-
ments of those who favor the conven-
ton. A dispatch from Nashville, dated
June 26, stated that many members of
the state legislature are actually at
work in support of the convention,
some of these being among the most
prominent members of that body.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
PERSONAL MENTION

McFadden & Shelton extend cor
dial invitation to anto owners from the
country districts to come in and park
their cars at their large new garage,
free Of charge.
Our mems store is splendidly stock
ed with cool clothes, featherweight
underwear, keep cool shirts, thin socks,
straw hats, belts, suspenders and work
shirts. Supply Co.
Mr. Grover Smith, on his return
from the Confederate reunion at
Washington and several other Eastern
points, stopped over and spent Sun
day with relatives in this city.
Mrs. R. E. Sharp and son, R. E.
Sharp, Jr., of Fayetteville, Ark, and
Mrs. Sharp's father-in-law, Mr.. w.
E. Sharp, arrived here Monday on a
visit to the family of Mr.. w. A Shoaf.
It's getting too hot to worry over
hot stoves in evenings. Order your
bread and lunches from the Covington
Bakery. A phone message brings our
delivery boy in a hurry. Covington
Bakery,
Mr.. ]. w. lowell, after a visit to
the family of his nephew, Mr.. B, B.
Boyd, and friends among the soldiers
Of the Confederacy in this commun-
ity, returned to his home in Columbus.
Tex, Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Thomas Peterson and children,
Shannon and Ida Elizabeth, of Hal
lettsville, Tex, and Miss LYDIA Boyd,
of Houston, Tex, after visit to the
family of Mr.. B. B. Boyd, returned
to their homes Wednesday.
We have more than $4,000 worth of
auto tires, the largest assortment
ever brought to Upton county, every
make and size. These tires were
bought at low prices and will be sold
the same way. McFadden & Shelton
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
OLDEST SCHOOL TEACHER
IN TENNESSEE IS DEAD

Miss Kate Rogers, one of the most
prominent and beloved figures in
GAINESVILLE, died at her home Tuesday
night, after short illness. Miss Rog-
ers was born in GAINESVILLE, Tenn, in
1899. She was the oldest school teach
er in the state and had not missed a
single session for 81 years. She had
taught in GAINESVILLE continuously for
Sd wears. The majority of the city
business houses issued a proclamation
that all business be suspended during
the hour Of her funeral which was
held Thursday morning. She is sur
vived by one sister, Mrs. VIM. Biddle,
of Columbia, and half-sister, Miss
Sarah Rogers, of Nashville.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

Chancellor A. H. Roberts, Of Liv-
ingston, is receiving urgent solicita-
tions from influential Democrats
throughout the state to make the race
for thelD Democratic gubernatOrial nom-
inatipn. He is carefully considering
the matter and his friends believe
that at the proper time he viii make
formal announcement of his candidacy.
He was a prominent candidate for the
nomination four years ago and is re-
garded as one of the ablest jurists in
Tennessee. He is exceedingly popular
throughout this section Of the state.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

Your flag and my flag, and how it
flies today,
On your land and my land, and half a
world away!
Rose-red and bloOd-red, the stripes
forever CLEAN;
Snow-white and soul-white-ths good
fortfathers' dream;
Sky-blue and true-blpe, with stars to
CLEAN Alright;
The gloried guidon of the day, a shell
ter through the night,
Your flag and my flag! and, oh, how
much it holds
POUR land and my land-secure within
its folds!
Your heart and my heart beat quicker
at the sight;
Sun-kssed and wind-tossed-red, blue
and white.
The one flag, the great flag, the flag
for me and you
Glorifed all else beside-the red and
white and blue!
! Wilbur Nesbit
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

The firm of w. H. Barton & Son,
prominent merchants of Randolph and
Gilt Edge, lately shipped their last
car of cotton seed to the Shelby Coun-
ty Cotton Oil Co., of Memphis, receiv-
ing SGT per ton for it. The car netted
the firm S2,554.55. In view of this
fact, and the fact that the staple, as
we'll as the seed, is very likely to
bring a good price next fall, it be-
hooves every farmer in Upton county
to look carefully after the cultivation
of every stalk of cotton now growing.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

w. G. McAddoo, secretary Of the
treasury, in the last speech of his
campaign for the Liberty loan in Bal
timore, declared that it seemed GER
tain that ten billion dollars would be
needed by the United States to wage
the war for twelve months, and that Of
this lat least $1,s0O,OOO,OOO should be
raised by taxation and $S,2OO,OOO,OOO
by bond issues.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
A CARD OF THANKS

We wish in this way to extend to
our neighbors and friends our heart
felt thanks for the many kind deeds
and expressions Of sympathy extended
to us in our recent sad bereavement
caused by the sudden death of our
dear wife and mother. May Heavens
richest blessings be upon each one OF
you.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

An inventor has given an envelope
an additional flap to be fastened over
the address SO it can be used a second
time.
Most Of the lead mined in the Unit
ed States is smelted in three states
Missouri, Idaho and Utah.
A revolving steel barrel to test the
relative durability Of paving blocks
has been invented.
The prune crop of the whole state
Of California is valued at $1,000, 900.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

The Bolivar Bulletin entered last
week upon the 53rd year of its exist
ence. Under the able editorship of
Mr.. Hugh Williams, the paper has
always been conducted on a high plane
and has stood for the best things for
the icity and community. May the
Bulletin live for another half century
and more, and continue in its good
work, fighting good fights and keeping
the faith,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

If you buy Singer machine you
will receive careful instruction from
competent teacher at your home.
You win get prompt attention in any
part Of the world, as our Offices are
everywhere. You will be dealing with
the leading machine manufacturers of
the world. the strongest guarantee of
excellence. M. NJ. Gaynard, Agent,
Covington, Tenn. f8-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
PRIVILEGE CONCESSIONS
FOR GLENN SPRINGS PICNIC

The refreshment stand and other
concessions for the grand picnic to
be given at Glenn Springs on July 8
instead of the 4th will be let out to the
highest bidder at the Springs on Fri
day, June %. A, B. BLAYDES.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
REWARD OF $1,000

For any information leading to the
capture of the thieves who broke into
my store, two miles north Of Bride,
and stole SIC in silver, $1.00 worth of
chewing gum and four bottles of
Coca-Cola. ]. N. NORTHCUTT.
ine21-1w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS,
ATTENTION

We have a $4,000 selection of all
makes of automobile tires, which we
purchased before the advance and they
will be sold the same way.
McFADDFN & SHELTON.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

Children who are affected by worms
are pale and sickly and liable to con-
tract some fatal disease. Whites
Cream Vermifuge expels worms
promptly and puts the child on the
road to health. Price 25c per bottle.
Sold by Alexander Drug Co. adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
LEADER PRINTING COMPANY

SUBSCRIPTION RATES
NMG wear s.sss.ssss sts.ss.ss - pAsVV
Invariably in Advanced
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
FEED, FEED, FEED

Best sweet horse and cow feed,
$3.50 per sack; bran, 1925; cotton seed
feed meal, $1.75 per sack, at CARROTS.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

Entered at the pOstofice in Coving.
ton, Tennessee, as second-elass mail
matter.
The sun., 1917-05-08
Goethals to Rush Wooden Vessels.

WASHINGTON May 7-Omcal announcement was made to-day
" that wooden
ships within and that Gohals will
shipping bill becomes
This dispses that Goethas vio-
nty the plan Of the Shipping Board
Germany that he would effect abandon
ment of the scheme
William of the Shipping
following statement:
Th wooden ship scheme being definitely under salts
facto progressing the board and to the
the Of The wooden shin nan from the fact
having nothing about the wooden ships have talked
nothing but Steel
The ship will be originally conceived
The board which
tpated the number of wooden ships would possible to build
confidently expected however, that eighteen months there will
be turned wooden We hope in the
period to turn n larger steel tonnage.
Many believe that do do this will win
the
"The intelligent criticism,
patriotic statement concerning its policy which and about
which the making has not had the cando ask the board
whether it is true"
The sun., 1917-05-08
WARNED OF DANGER.
Conservative Papers Join In Fight
ON Chancellor.

COPENHAGEN. via London, May T.
Highly patriotic German newspapers like
the Hamburg Fremdenbldtt warn the
government of the danger Of disregard =
ing the demands that are being made for
some reform. and say the present sys-
TEN Of Government provides too narrow
basis for Germany's future. Under
the present conditions the Conservatives
are not trusting the Government and are
working tooth and nall to oust DR.. Won
Bethmann -dIolwegg. the Imperial Chan
cellor, and substitute the "strong man
who will be inaccessible not only TO
Ideas OF compromise peace but to any
weak ening Of the Government or traf-
roking by the Socialists.
The surmise that the Reichstag COM
mit,ees discussion Of Flanders and the
Walloon States and the setting UP Of
tfe former az the Kingdom OF Flan-
dArs under German influence and pro-
lection might be the key to the policy
q nr. Won Bethmann Holwegg's future
disposition of Belgium Is supported by
A. article In the Deutschc Td0esseitUnD.
NE Conservative organ in Berlin. writ
ton Oh the strength Of full Information
~ tho committee proceedings. and not
tho CENSORED account available 10 the
on sldo reader.
Confirmation has been received here
f"n switzerland OF previous reports
concerning the methods used in Ger
many to prevent May day strikes. The
idEces say that the fact was brought
OF in n discussion between the Socialist
'I'morr 81 the Reichstag Or. Cohn and
u Karl Helfferich. Minister of the In
''wor, last Saturday that the entire
lator deputation which called on the
lld"r Secretary of the interior to dis
oi's the situation was arrested.
The sun., 1917-05-08
T.R.ARMY HOLDS
UP PC0NSCRIPTI0N
Senate and House COnferces
Near Deadlock Over Big
Military Bill.

WASHINGTON. May With the Eoose.
welt plan OF raising volunteer divisions
for service in France az the chief point
at issue the conferecs on the army con-
sCription bill to-day set themselves for
struggle the outcom. OF which no
member Of the committee would predict.
II may las; several days.
II one may set faith by legislative
signs, however. t." Roosevelt plan will
be adopted. or it will be rejected only
after the endurance OF the Senate con-
ferees has been exhausted The an
nouncement of the extraordinary prog
ress already made in raising Of units for
foreign service had an apprcciable effect
to-day. Tho Senaie confsrees are in
sis,ing on the Roosevelt plan Whether
the House conferees viii yield or whether
they Will refer the problem to their coll
leagues FOR another trial Of strength
seems 10 be the doubtful point.
The conference situation is unusual
Because Of the substitution Of the Senate
hill as an amendment under the House
'itle il will be necessary 10 build up "A
new measure The committee must take
it, choice OF the Senate provisions on
prohibition for soldiers. exemption tr-
hunsls. age limits, state designations Of
mIltaIy units AMI ono Or Two minor
points. But the senate co.fereas who
voted against the Roosevelt amendment
10 stand 10y the ,omni'to" now feel free
10 support The plan. and they served no-
tice to-day they will support { TO the
end
The sun., 1917-05-08
LANSING CLOSES
NEWS SOURCES
Orders State Department Aids
Not to Give Out In
formation.

WAsHISGToN. May The usual
channels of information through which
news of Americas relationships 10 for
eign Powers have up to now reached the
public were closed to-day by Secretary
Lansing.
An order bearing his name was dis
trfbuted broadcast 10 State Department
officials instructing them not to talk
with newspaper men even on insignifl-
cant matters OF fact or detail" Hence
forth. under the order, the press will
not be able to discuss the background
Of complicated international questions
with the experts at the head of each
bureau.
The order says that hereafter all news
of the Department must he given out
either by the Secretary himself or by
the newly created so-called bureau of
foreign intelligence. Secretary Lansing
sees the newspaper men twice daily. but
does not pretend to be able to answer
the maze of questions which are raised
by newspaper cables every hour Of the
day, The meetings are becoming more
and more perfunctory.
The bureau of foreign intelligence is
about "a month old. and has charge not
only OF the press hut with supplying
news to all American missions abroad.
Usually very much behind the press
cables. because OF the need Of cooling
and DECIDING. the bureau at the sam"
time. because OF its relative lack OF
authority. confines itself mostly TO for
nal statements on news facts and does
not attempt to provide the background
or explanation which gives international
news its real value.
Consequently from now on II to-day :
order remains in effect, the punlc Will
receive from the state Department only
such perfunctory news aS the bureau
gives out and such fragmentary eN-
plantations as Secretary Lansing himself
work The bureau chiefs. handling ques-
tions of the Far East. South America.
the near East or western Europe, viii
not he able to give TO the public the
benefit Of their expert knowledge and
intimate familiarity OF their specialized
b situation.
Secretary Lansing said that the pres
, ent situation was entirely too delicate
for the various bureau chiefs 10 be Civ
ing out information. He said he re-
Gently had learned that some matters
which he had not wished published had
come out through newspaper men seeing
various officials Of the Department and
he did not feel that they should expec;
to continue such visits under the pres
ent situation.
The sun., 1917-05-08
,OOOU. s. ENGINEERS
ORDERED TO FRANCE
TO BUILD RAILROADS
MEDICAL FORCE
ABOUT TO SAIL
First Uniformed Body to Carry
Flag to London Contains
2EO Persons.

England will soon greet. unless GER
man submarines prevent. the first uni
formed American force that Will carry
the Stars and Stripes through the streets
OF London before embarking for the war
front In France.
This force. consisting OF 240 persons.
mostly from middle West colleges and
schools OF medt.ine Will sail from an
American port On 4 British steamship.
All have been mustered into the United
states Army Medical Corps. ard ninety
have been until recently in training a,
Fort Totten, on Long Island Sound.
Nearly all the men Of this frst American
unit to enter the war had boarded the
steamship yesterday. but she did not sail
because washouts or a railroad from tho
West bad delayed a large number of the
contingent from that section.
II was said that the unit had been or
dered to sail by British line out OF
compliment 10 our British allies. and
that later hospital forces would be sent
hH steamships flying the American flag
Most Of the force appea rcd at the pier OF
the British Liner yesterday.
Surgeon-General Gorgas was on hand
to bid the men. all volunteers. good by
They are under command of Major Gil
cal Corps and are made up Of % doctors
dentists. 6j nurses and $50 enlisted
men.
London has made preparations to re.
oeive the Americans with extraordinary
honors. This force will be followed I'M
mediately by other units from various
sections Of the Union. organized or under
organization. that Will bring the tota,
beyond 10000.
The Americans will report TO British
headquarters in France and will operate
under British direction. but will not lose
their identity rs strictly American
force, as they will fy th. colors of Uncle
sam
The sun., 1917-05-08
SWAMI DISPLACED
IN BAFF MURDER
Governor Asks Attorney.Cen-
eral to Try Cases.

ALBANY, May 7.--Gov Whitman has
displaced District Attorney Swami In the
prosecution of the indictments OF sew
eraI men alleged to be implicated in the
murder OF Barnet Baff. Washington
Market poultryman. VINO was murdered
in 1914. lie issued an executive order
requesting Attorney General Merton +.
Lewis 10 designate a deputy to handle
the prosecution OF the cases.
The indictments were found January
l2 against Joseph Cohen. Jacob Cohen.
David Jacobs. William Simon. Abraham
Graft and Moses Rosenstein.
The action was taken on application
OF Walter II. Deuel. attorney for Giu-
seppe Arichello. convicted OF firing the
shot which killed Ban.
District Attorney Swami last night is
| sued a statement reviewing the history
! of the Ban case and saying the Cohen
trials had been set for May 2S lie
added;
These cases have been In exclusive
! control OF James OMailey and George
\. Rrothers. both of whom were ap-
| pointed by Gov, Whitman when he was
| District Attorney. They have handled
| these cases wi'h the greatest satsfnc-
| tlon and SUCCESS.
The sun., 1917-05-08
NEW DEMANDS MADE
FOR RESIGNATION OF
BETHMANN-HOLLWEC
TAX ON PROFITS
is 16 PER CENT,
House Committee Votes to
Double Rate Under
Existing Law.

WASHINGTON, May Increase in
liquor taxes expected to yield upward of
S3l.OOO,o0O. adoption Of the sub commit
tee excess profits tax of Is per cent. or
an increase of per cent. over existing
law. and increases in the Inheritance
tax through the lowering of the mimi
mum to include inherltances of 100000
and big increase in inheritance sur
taxes were the important decisions at
to-day's session of the Ways and Means
Committee.
The session was not particularly har.
monious. in view OF the fact that some
members were inclined to discuss the
proposed cotton tax Of $3.50 q bale, a
procedure not at all to the liking OF the
Southern members.
Without the formality OF vote the
sentiment of the committee seemed
clearly against any change in the sched
ule for increases in the postal rates or
second class matter The proposal to tax
on the basis of advertising carried by
newspapers and periodicals was rejected
although n tax on street care electric
sign and other forms of advertising
probably will be adopted to bring the
total revenue anticipated from the bill
up to the 81, 500. 100000 mark set by the
committee.
Consumption taxes were not touched
upon. This and the proposed $7o 100000
tax on petroleum and Its products VIII
be taken up Tomorrow. A leading mem
- hA ha
pected the bill would be finished to-
morrow Other members were not sc
optimistic
The action of the committee to-day
increases the tax on whiskey from $llC
gallon, the present tax. to s2."O. Sec
retary McAdoo and the subcommittee
proposed a tax of 81 a gallon on whis'
key. The tax on beer by to-days ac-
ton would be made $2.15 barrel. The
present tax is $50 o barrel. The pro-
posal of Secretary McAdoo and the sub.
committee was to increase this to &2.5
barrel.
The decision OF the committee would
increase inheritance taxes about S3 Ia
per cent. from a lowered minimum oil
$4,000. The present minimum Is $780,
, 900. under which sum tax OF l per
cent. attaches. The effect of the In
crease will be TO add about one-third &c
the normal tax and increase the surtaxeS
as the greater inheritanCes are reached
Thus inheritances in excess OF $4,000, ,O0t
will be assessed % per cent; those ir
excess of 100000 will pay % pei
cent. and those in excess OF 100000, 00(
will pay 30 per cent
A decision to tax sporting soods--flsh
| Ing lines, baseball and football equip
ment. hunting equipment. &c.-with s
view to bringing out about s2.ooo.0o0 II
/
The sun., 1917-05-08
NORWAY LOSES TWO SHIPS.
CaptO and Natuna Sunk-NickeI
Works Destroyed by Fire.

trail News despatch from Copenhagen
the Norwegian Foreign Offlce has an
nounced the sinking by German sub
marines of the steamships Capto and
Natuna. The crews were rescued.
kilograms from Christiansand report
the nickel refining works there destroyed
by fire. The damage Is so extensive that
production will have to be discontinued.
There has been considerable agitation
in Norway recently in favor OF pro-
hibiting export OF nickel TO Germany as
a protest against the sinking Of Nor
wegian ships by submarines. The
works at Chr!stiansand had a contrac.
20 supply their whole output TO Ger
many.