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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21
HOW LIFEBOAT
ORIGINATED

The lifeboat is very modern c0ntrfvance. 1t Is
not much more than half century since 1t came
to be generally used In the old days a sea captain
greatly resented even the suggestion that his YES
sci should carry lifeboats,
AT the period when these boats still were an ex-
pertinent remarkable feat of lifesavng was
performed on the New Jersey coast at a point
now within the precincts of Asbury Park,
Joseph Francis, an inventor, had brought forth
device made of iron and shaped like boat, with
n lid which could be shut thus keeping out the
water Francis contended that In case of a ship
wreck near shore line could be made fast be-
tween the vessel and the coast and mis- quaint
Hifeboat hauled back and forth, carrying several
persons on each trip
Francis was the butt of much humor, and his
Iife-saving boat, which was commonly called
kettle because of its odd shape, became subject
for general derlsioA. Then vessel bearing the
name of Ayrshire was wrecked in 1S47 off the
Jersey coast. 1t had a large passenger list, and
great loss Of life seemed inevitable. Francis
rushed to the scene got line to the ship and
started his boat upon its first emergency test He
saved POI lives by this method, many Of which
must have been lost otherwise for the sea was so
rough that no ordinary boat could have ever
reached land from the wreck.
In recognition of his skill and bravery, congress
presented Francis with the largest gold medal
ever given by that body. 1t was made of pure
gold. two-thirds of an inch thick, and was of
about the same size rs tea plate. The boat de
viscd by Francis might still be In use were 1t not
for the brooches buoy. Because of the boats
size, weight and general clumsiness it was difficult
20 handle But 1t was none the less practical, and
paved the way for the breeches buoy, operated on
dhe same principle
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21
FOR THE BOY
IN CAMP

What shall send that boy in military camp?
Many mothers and others are asking that ques-
ton. In reply, DIR. James Naismith, professor of
physical education In the University Of Kansas
says: "Send him candy and lemons, good book
and, If his company has a talking machine a
record of light music or something funny. But
don't send him sob letters or nightgowns"
Doctor Naismith speaks from 80 years expert
ence In training university and college youths
and from four months on the border as chaplain
of the First Kansas infantry. He is the inventor
of basket ball and has trained hundreds of
athletes and kept thousands of students physically
fit.
SOB letters and nightgowns were the most wor-
rying and useless things the boys on the border
received from home" said Doctor Naismith.
write that boy once or twice week. Send him
the home paper. He may not seem prompt about
writing home, but never forget he has an in
sattable appetite for home letters and the home
paper His appetite for sweets, too, is very keen.
The army ration, wholesome and nourishing
hasn't many trimmings, so candy always is warm
ly welcomed by the boys Homemade fudge or
caramel candy, something that doesn't mash or
melt easily, should be sent.
"There Is no need to send clothing or medi.
cines Uncle Sam will look out for that Rut
small musical instruments are valuable In keen
ing camp cheerful. Banjos, mandolins even
ukeleles, are good. Baseballs, bats, gloves and
masks always are welcome. Anything that en-.
courages healthful play is good to send,
Il am very much in earnest when ask that no
sob letters be sent the boys Also if you know
of some boy who has no one to write him or 70
send him candy, remember him. saw bows who
felt It quite a little that there was no one 70
remember them. They're all just big klddies. you
know, and they need appreciation"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion, fermentation Of
food palpitation of the heart caused by
gases In the stomach. August Flower
Is gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestines, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries.
30 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21
HERE'S A GREAT ONION CROP
One Hundred Thousand Bushels OF
Strong smeIling Vegetables Raised
on One New Jersey Farm.

New Jersey is known throughout the
country as the Garden state" yet
many of its own people are unaware
Of the extent of its vegetable industry,
the New York Evening Post states.
Few Jerseymen realize, perhaps, that
100000 bushels Of onions were grown
on one New Jersey farm this year;
that several truckers in South Jersey
each raise 100 acres Of early peas;
that one grower had 300 acres Of POI
tatoes and another 700 acres of cam
house tomatoes New Jersey also
boosted of 40-acre fields Of rhubarb,
60-acre fields Of asparagus and 9Oacre
fields Of spinach.
Here, Also is the largest overhead
irrigated vegetable farm in the world
nearly 200 acres under the overhead
Irrigation system devoted exclusively
to intensive market gardening. Several
market gardeners in the state have
more than 5000 sash, under which two
or three crops of vegetables are grown
during the winter.
The market gardening specialists Of
the New Jersey State Agricultural col
lege point out, however, that while
there are many heavy producers in the
state, the bulk of the New Jersey prod
uce is grown on the thousands Of
smaller farms. The annual meeting Of
the State Horticultural society is held
at Newark when high-quality vege-
tables and fruits are exhibited by the
small growers, as well as by the pro-
'ietors of the better-known farms.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PIMPLES
Because cutlcura Quickly Removes
Them-TriaI Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with CutIcura Ointment. Wash
off the Ointment In five minutes with
Cutlcura Soap and hot water, using
plenty of Soap. Keep your skin clear
BY making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21
At II Analn.

"Sarb," said Hap, efficiently, Il
have a serious question to ask YOU"
There's a catch in it, somewhere"
responded Sarb. "But it's my turn, so
I'll bite. What's the question:
"This isn't column stuff" protested
Dave. 'Tn fact, I'd rather it didn't go
any further. Can you lend me five dol
lars for a few days?"
Il knew it was some kind Of COM.
edy No, 1 can't lend you five dollars.
Why don't you get Blank to let you
have it?"
"Oh, Blank don't know me very
well, and"
"That's why I suggested him."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21

shock him. didn't look like that when he saw
me last"
But the picture went in, along with those
which Tim "a genius at the work) had taken OF
each member Of the family while engaged in pre-
pairing the box. Grandma was seen in spectacles
and big apron, connecting the cake. Edith was
taken dressing the duck, mother stufing IT. Myrtle
packing it, and Tim screwlng the lid of the box,
which was on hinges.
at last the box was ready, and 1t made brave
appearance indeed, for it had been painted rich
cardinal color, and In the corners Myrtle had
transferred pictures Of holly and mistletOe
punches.
1t was Christmas eve.
Uncle John sat in his bachelor home his feet
stretched out before a comfortable crate fire. his
good old pipe in his mouth When Uncle John
was In a reminiscent mood he always smoked
pipe.
The housekeeper knocked softly at the door,
"The expressman is here He has brought most
remarkable looking box, and he says to sign right
here"
The box was brought in. please bring screw
driver" he said.
The screw driver in his hand, he waited until
the housekeeper had left the room.
He had not kept much track of his home folks
back on the farm. After Sister Myrtle died he
hated to ever think of going back. Myrtle-the
good fellow, the charming compartments good as
any boy-never took a dare-even kept him on
the Qui vive to keep up with her (she was two
years older). "Ah," sighed he. "There never was
another girl like Myrtle"
AS his niece was named for Myrtle, who had
always loved music, he had given her an organ,
but that was years ago, and he had almost for
gotten her existence.
Here then was a box from the old home His
conscience gave twinge How he had neglected
them!
The box was empty. The contents had been
carefully placed on the broad mahogany table.
Uncle John sat before the fire, motionless. In
one hand was the old picture. In the other he held
the photograph. The wavering handwriting of his
mother, and the sight Of her wrinkled face and
white hair in the photograph-such contrast to
that in the old picture-these touched him.
Then the sight of Myrtle, with her fresh young
face. her head bound around with heavy braids,
just as his sister had worn hers-the coral beads,
even, without which he never saw his sister-all
these things had seized him and transported him
back over the thirty years that had passed since
he had seen his home. SEEKING the receiver at
his elbow he called up the telegraph office and
dictated the following message:
"WlIl be home New Years. Greetings Box re-
ceived. UNCLE JOHN"
Then he again took up the pictures and studied
them.
Grandma and-Myrte. His beloved Myrtle-re-
stored to him from the dead He no longer
marveled at that wonderful box.
"Such girls can accomplish anything if they
get a chance" he said. Suddenly he straghteled
up and pounded the arm Of his chair with his fist
"And, by George! I'll see that she gets a
chance!n
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21
Answering an Old Complaint.

A Georgia farmer advertises that:
"Folks who are always complaining
that they never had show can get one
by applying to me. I'll give 'em all
the show they want on ten-acre farm.
ten hours a day."-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21

Or. 3. r. jackson, Celebrated Physician,
handed down TO posterlty his famous
prescription for female troubles. Nov
sold under the name Of "FemenIna.n
Price SOC and $1.O0-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21

"Are these hats felt?"
Frequently, mum; but we don't like
It / can tell you"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21

II your druggist does not have DR.. Peery,a
nDead Shot" for Worms and Tapeworun.
send rs cents to S12 Pearl street, New York.
and you will get Il BY return mail AdA
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21

Milwaukee reports shortage
skilled mechanics ond eompIet
ploymeht Of all available labor,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21

YRTLE stopped playing on the
organ, ard whirled about, address
ing the family gathered around the
evening lamp.
"I've got a conundrum for you,
she announced.
zone of those that has no an.
swer, I'll bet" said Tim, who was
popping corn over a bed Of glowing
Goals. II don't get caught twice
the same way"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-12-21

with crepe paper, twisted tightly, and the ends
fringed. It then resembled the old-fashioned
motto candles That the motto or couplet might not
be lacking, the following lines were written and
inserted:
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
FRANCE GREETS RUSSIA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE,

war which has been drenching Europe
in blood for nearly three years. She
will fight by their Uhe allies) sides
against the common enemy until the end,
without faltering."
NJ. Miiiukoff's proclamation to the diplo-
mats also cleared up the exact status Of
the present government and the Grand
Duke Michael's conciliation with it. The
new government will exist only until a
general assembly of GOO duly representa-
tive citizens can be elected. These will
decide Russia's future course-whether
the great nation is to be a republic,
fashioned after the United States of
America, or avail itself of the Grand
Dukes offer to accept the throne, sub
servtent always TO the will OF the people.
Meanwhile. the Car and his personal
escort are en- route to the Crimea, where
he has immense personal holdings, and
where he expects to spend the remainder
Of his days. The Czarine is still at
the Tzarioe-Selo palace. She will likely
join her husband soon.
All traces of the old and hated autoc-
racy are fast disappearing. The churches
have been stripped of their regal in
sigma, and the names OF the Car and
his family eliminated from the ortho-
doX prayers. Great Russia and her
rulers" have been substituted in their
stead. The royal coat of arms has been
taken from all buildings and private
homes. Pictures of the former royal
family are being destroyed.
The condition of little Grand Duke
Alexis. 13 years old, son OF the former
Car, was reported as serious today. He
Is at Tzarkoe-Selo with his mother, suf-
fering from the measles. Complications
have been added by the breaking out Of
an old foot disease. suffered since an at
tempt was made on his life several years
ago.
Grand Duchess Marie and Grand
Duchess Tatiana also have the measles.
The condition OF the latter is serious.
The immediate resumption of work in
all manufacturing plants was ordered to-
day by the council of workingmen's del
egates in the revolutionary party. Full
wages will be paid for time lost as a re-
suit of the uprising
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
MAY Use CENTRAL HIGH
AS TRAINING BARRACKS
Aeronautics May Be Added to Would
Be Officers Course.

The old Central High School building
will be turned into a training school
for future army officers, II the board
of education consents to plans adopted
at a meeting of the board of trustees
Of the National Capital Military College
for Military Service. held last night at
the Home Club. "A Jackson place.
Supt Of Schools Thurston, it is said, Is
in accord with the plan and will ask
the board Of education at its meeting
tomorrow afternoon for the use of the
school
Courses in military science. aviation, and
mathematics will be taught by a faculty
composed of army officers supplied by
the War Department and volunteer citi-
Zens.
Maj. Bomar. who conducts the drilling
of the recruits, said last night that it
Is hoped to establish a summer camp
at Bradley Hills. course occupying
two weeks will be given in relays 10
the members OF the org nization. Sew
eraI automobiles viii h. donated for the
use of tho coI!cg" ;irl two or three aero
planes will be given should aviation be
included in the courses.
Captain Israel Putnam donated a gift
of $50 toward library for the school
Other donations have been promised.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
WORTH
TWO billion DOLLARS
Cars Private Fortune Largely In
vested in Foreign Securities.

New York, March l9.-The private for
tune of Nicholas. deposed Gar of Russia.
is estimated at about s., ,OOO. 900 900.
His wealth Is largely invested in for
cign bonds and stocks. His American
holdings are said to be extensive. 1t is
understood that he owns $5O.OO0OOO worth
Of the Pennsylvania Railroads stocks.
Most of the Cars cash is deposited in
the Bank of England. The estimates of
his deposits there run from 50 to 100
million pounds.
The deposed Car also owns about
125. 900 acres of land in Russia Into
the Cars private treasury. according to
the Russian law. one-third of Russia 8
gold and silver output is annually con-
tributed.
1t is doubtful whether the Gar will he
allowed to retire the richest man in the
world. 1t is believed the transfer OF his
financial resources to those of Russia
will be one of the first steps of the new
Russian minister of finances.
An interesting feature of the confisca-
tion of the Cars American stocks would
he the probable use the new government
would make OF them. In all likelihood
they would be used for the purchase of
munitions and other material here for
the Russian army. That would fmmedi-
ately raise the ruble exchange to nearly
the normal standard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
TELL STORY OF SINKING
OF MEMPHIS BY U-BOAT

OF the twenty-five men still missing from
the rescued company of the City of Men,
phis, eight were in the captains boat,
of which was found on Sunday morning,
af1oat, but abandoned.
The fate of Capt Borum and those
eight men is still in doubt The papers
were in a biscuit tin which had been
placed under a seat
Survivors rescued from the other boats
testify that the captains boat got sepa-
rated from the small flotilla about l
o'clock on Sunday morning. The weather
was syually. 1t is feared the captain
and his eight seamen will never be seen
again. Four of the men were Americans.
Altogether thirty-three survivors have
reported so far to the American consul
out of the fifty-eight with whom she sail
ed from Cardiff. She was not armed
and did not use her wireless after en-
counterings the submarine.
Officers of the steamship testify that
the first warning came in the form of
a shot from a range of three miles Capt.
Borum Immediately ordered the engines
reversed.
Notwithstanding the submarine began
firing a regular bombardment. The Ger
man was flying a signal which Capt.
Borum now succeeded in reading. 1t was
abandon your ship Immediately" The
ship vas sunk Ifye minutes later.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
PRINCIPAL TO SETTLE
KAISER'S PHOTO CASE
Punishment of German Teacher in
Hands Of Emory Wilson.

I'VE want to clean up the Roper-Sie-
bert episode at once. il there Is anything
In it: If not, we want to close it."
This was the statement of E. L. Thurs
ton, superintendent of schools. last night
when asked If any action was contem-
plated to punish Miss Marie Slebert for
insisting on having in her classroom pho
tOgraphs of the Kaiser and the royal
family.
THE whole matter is up to Emory
Wilson. principal Of the Central High
School" Superintendent Thurston added.
but If MIR. Wilson needs any backing
he will get it."
When asked if the matter would be
taken up at the meeting of the Board
of Education tomorrow. Mr.. Thurston
said that depends entirely upon the ma
ture of Mr.. Wilson's report"
Il am not at all surprised" said Prin-
cipal Wilson. For the past twenty years
Miss Siebert has taught her classes in
this same manner, and in the present
crisis she simply has no appreciation OF
public sentiment"
Miss Siebert taught her classes yester-
day apparently unperturbed. and inclined
to view the matter as ridiculous"
About the school building yesterday
the episode was the consuming topic
of conversation among teachers and pu-
pills
Throughout the day groups were gath
cred in the halls and frequent visits
were made to Miss Sieberts classroom
to view the picture of President Will
son. decorated with two American flags,
which has been posted in her room in
place of the one of the German Kaiser
This photograph of the President was
placed in Miss Sicbert's room by one
of the teachers in the school who rep
resented the faculty and not by the pu-
pills as stated in afternoon newspapers
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
OPERATOR amid SNOW
SENDSSTORM WARNINGS
Petropavlovsk Outpost of North. In
valuable to Weather Bureau.

wait until Petropavlovsk comes" said
one of the men making up the storm map
at the Weather Bureau last night.
Think of weather telegram drifting
into Washington each night-partly by
wireless and partly by land wire-from
chatka Peninsula, a good 10000 miles
away!
The single Russian agent among the
SHOWS at the outpost called Petropav-
lovsk don't know English, but he knows
the signals Of the Morse code for various
weather conditions. and every afternoon
h" wirelesses his message to the United
states states navy operator at.Dutch Harbor,
which is on the tip Of the Alaskan
Islands, about 1900 miles northwest of
Sitka.
The navy keeps just one man at the
station at Dutch Harbor and for SIS a
month extra from the Weather Bureau
he picks up his Russian friend at Petro-
pavloVsk and relays 1t along to the navy
wireless stations at North Head. near
Seattle. Or. II static conditions are poor.
Sitka, Juneau or Valdez will relay the
message.
Messages Invaluable.
The operator at North Head will put
1t on the land wire to Washington and
he will also wireless 1t to the navy sta
Bureau station in that city. San Diego
station will pick 1t up and telephone It
into the weather forecaster there, and
maybe informally tell the wireless opera
tor at Denver.
The message from Petropavlovsk-and
1t costs the Weather Bureau about SIS
a months almost invaluable. By cor
rectly foretelling the weather and fore
telling it far in advance 1t may save
millions of dollars worth Of property on
land and sea.
Except in the tropical belt Of the world
all storms pass from west to east. Gen
orally they originate in the storms on
the China Sea. sweep up the Russian
coast, cut across Alaska, and down across
North America and the Atlantic and
Europe. and get lost somewhere in the
wilds of Russia.
The farther west the Weather Bureau
can get observations, the farther In sd
vance the experts can forecast the
weather. and Petropavlovsk puts them
about seven or eight days ahead Of any
big storm that Is coming.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-20
FIRST OFFICIAL NEWS
RECEIVED FROM RUSSIA
State Department Gets Reports from
American Ambassador.

The first official news from Petrograd
since the overthrow of the autocraCy and
the elimination of the Romanoffs from
participation in the government of Rus
sia was received at the State Depart
ment yesterday in the form of three
dispatches from Ambassador David r.
Francis
The first dispatch announced that in all
the fighting and disorder incident to the
Initiation of the revolutionary movement
not a single American citizen was either
killed or injured. The State Department. 8
paraphrase of the dispatch said:
Telegram from Petrograd dated March
l6 reports that on Americans were re-
ported injured in Petrograd, and that
Embassy and staff were undisturbed.
Petrograd was completely quiet at that
date, and revolutionists were apparently
in complete control"
Following this the State Department
announced:
"A second telegram dated March ls
states that the Duma was apparently in
control and appointed Ministry with
Lvoff minister of interior and president
of ministers and MilukofT, minister for
foreign affairs. The latter has request
ed the stan of his office to continue
Most of the members OF the former min
istry were arraigned before the Duma.
exceptions being Grigorovitch and Pok-
IONShy' lnt ldllcT OI whom sui remains
as minister of foreign affairs. but is
exercising no functions"
A third dispatch was given out by
the state Department announcing the alb
dication of Nicholas l. 1t also came
from Ambassador Francis himself and
as made public said:
"A telegram dated March II states that
the abdication OF the Gar for himself
and his son, Alexis. has been officially
announced. The Gar in his formal alb
dication advocates a vigorous prosecution
of the war. 1t says in part:
In accordance with the Duma, We
have considered 1t well to abdicate the
throne OF the Russian Empire and to
renounce the supreme authority. Not
wishing to part with our beloved SON. We
transfer our inheritance to our brother.
the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch
and bless him on mounting the throne
THE Cars brother will accept the i'm
perial office II the people OF Russia so
desire. The worhngmen's committee,
however. will oppose a continuance of
monarchical form of government. Quiet
prevails in Petrograd and no dissension
is reported from any part of the Coun-
try. Reports from the American consul
al Moscow state that the revolutionary
party secured complete control of that
city without any bloodshed"