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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
TENNESSEE GIVEN
NEW FISH HATCHERY
Station Provided in Omnibus Bill May
Come TO Nashville District

Washington, Jan. 9-As the result of
the favorable action of the senate COM
merce committee on the bill of Sena-
tor John K Shields appropriating $40,-
900 for fish cultural station in Ten
mes, it will become a clause in the ON
nibus fishery bill now before the senate
that has passed the house and will UNI
doubtedly become law.
The house bill passed ebfore the
holidays and omitted the Tennessee
clause, owing to objections on the part
Of western members and Senator
Shields at once set to work to have it
made a part of the senate bill, and sue
ceeded.
Tennessee now has one fish hatchery
that at Erwin, which cost $4,000, and
the institution that was today pro-
vided for will undoubtedly go to Mid
die Tennessee, probably to the fifth or
sixth districts, since Congressman
Houston and Byrns have bills provid-
ing hatcheries for their districts.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
PROFESSIONAL

God Of our fathers, known of old,
Lord of our far-tiung battle line,
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God of Hosts, be with us vet,
Lest we forget-lest We forget
The tumult and the shouting dies:
The captains and the kings depart
Still stands thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget-lest we forgetI
Far called, our navies melt away:
On dune and headland sinks the fire:
Lo, all our pomp of yesterday
Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!
Judge of the nations spare US yet,
Lest we forget-lest we forget!
If, drunk with the sight of power
we loose
With tongues that hold not Thee IN
awe
Such boastings as the Gentiles use,
Or lesser breeds without the law
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget-lest we forget!
For heather heart that puts her trust
In reeking tube and iron shard-
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And guarding, calls not Thee L
guard
For frantic boast and foolish word,
Thy mercy on thy people, Lord!
Amen.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

holding its obligations is large. A tax
on incomes would have to allow very
small exemptions to reach the bulk Of
the subscribers, some of whom must
have periodically brought out the
widows mite, so that good share of
the wars burdens must come from 9TH
er sources.
There was a time, not so long ago,
when ''billion dollar congress" eau
ed this country to stand aghast, even
more so than the two billion dollar APP
preparations of this later day A three
or four billion dollar burden on a peo-
pie already as a general thing impov-
erished, cannot be justly compared
with similar load by rich nation
like the United States. Two OF three
times that amount might be sufficient
to give its citizens taste of what the
belligeren countries have prepared
for themselves and succeeding gener-
ations,
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

on the campaign. 1t is not certain in
Just what manner. Some of teh des-
cendants of the family say that ne
was killed in the fight at Pensacola,
while others are of the opinion that ne
died of fever following the battle of
New Orlenas. Be that as it may, ne
died in the service of his country. His
comrade, Bell, came through unscath-
ed, however, and when he returned
home. he brought Johnston's haversack
containing a few of his personal be-
longings, to his bereaved family.
Among these articles priced so highly
by the family, being as they were me-
mentoes of the dead son and brother,
was found pecan, nut that grows
in profusion in that section of the gulf
coast.
A member of the family decided to
plant it, little dreaming, however, that
it would thrive in this soil. Great was
their joy, therefore, when the first tiny
shoot pushed out of the soil, and with
the best of care it grew rapidly.
Somewhere along the gulf coast the
bones of McGrady Johnston are lying
in an unknown soldiers grave, but in
the yard at his ancestral home near
Adams this exotic pecan tree for a
hundred years has stood and budded
with the seasons, magnificent monu-
ment to the patriotism of this scion
of the house.
And as it is apparently in the best
Of condition it bids fair to stand many
years longer. 1t is now about four
feet in diameter at the base and is es-
timated at from sixty to seventy feet
high. The tree bears an excellent quail
ity Of fruit, but the nuts are not
quite as large as those usually grown
in the region of the Mississippi delta.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
ORGANIZATION OF
FARM LOAN BANKS
Selection of Operators Entirely With
out Regard to Their Politics.

Washington, Jan. S-Organization
of the twelve federal land banks has
been undertaken, the farm loan board
announces, with a determination to
eliminate politics entirely in the Sc
lection of the men who are to set up
and operate the new institutions. The
boards statement, explaining that
pressure is being eXerted for the APP
pointment Of men of party influence
particularly democrats, says;
1T may be stated without qualif-
cation that those jobs will not be hand
ed out as political plums, The only
consideration which will be taken into
account is that of merit, efficiency and
ability. There is no division of opin-
ion among the members of the board
as to this principle"
For each bank the board is to name
five directors, from whom a president
secretary treasurer and vice-president
Will be chosen as managing officers
In addition there will be for each banl
register to act as fideuciary agent
OF the government.
The board announces that in MAKING
these appointments every effort will
be to get men whose fitness will com
mend them not only to farmers VIII,
must borrow money, but to investors
who must look upon farm loan bond
as safe and prime securities if the,
are to buy them and accept a low rat,
of interest.
Secretar yMcAdoo has made publ
letter addressed to the governors o
all states urging that they recommen
to their respective legislatures tn
enactment of laws to make farm loa
bonds legal Investments for trust fund
and savings banks, where such law
are necessary, Mr.. McAdoo has ais
written to the various farm loa
organizations Of each state pointin
out the desirability of cooperation b
them. with the governors in any mea.
ure adopted by them looking to ii
enactment of such legislation.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
DEMOCRATS HOPE
OF SUFFRAGETTES

Washington, Jan. 9-President Will
son told delegation of the Congress
sional Union for Woman's Suffrage
who called at the White House that he
could ont Understand why more suffrag-
cites did not realize that the demo-
cratic party was doing more for them
than the republican party. He said
Shat he had always done his best for
he movement and would continue to
do his best.
"The democratic party is more in.
clined than the great opposition party
to help the suffrage cause" said the
President. at seems to me that many
women have misunderstood this fact
| have always done my best and shall
continue to do my best for the cause
in which l believe"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
SABBATH DEFENSE
LEAGUE ADOPTS PLANS

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 1.-The
Chattanooga Pastors Association at
its session Monday adopted plans for
the formation of a Sunday defense
league to protect the Sabbath day and
avert legislation looking to repeal
of Sunday observance days and calling
on all the people to unite in this effort
to prevent the breaking down of the
Sababth day observance. The league
will at once prepare petitions to the
legislature protesting against the pas
sage of laws that will throw open the
Sabbath and pert owing pictures
and Sunday base ball. Several serons
were preached on the subject Sunday
night.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

before the need of spring fertilizer is
passed.
In a recent suit for libel against the
Bobbs-Merral Publishing Co, c. j..
Corrigan, New York magistrate was
awarded a Judgment of $4,000. Corri-
gan alleged that a novel-"GOd's Man"
published by the defendants. was an
attack on his character.
The Mountain Echo, California
weekly. recently came out printed on
fig leaves instead of paper. In the ed
itorial columns the editor explained
that because of the high cost of pa
per and the failure Of subscribers to
pay up he was forced to use the make
shift or suspend publication.
Becoming frightened while being I'M
hitched, a horse owned by coal dealers
in New York city broke away and leap,
ed into East River. After drifting
along with the tide for some time it
started to cross the river but when half
way across turned back. After the an
imal had swan about for nearly three
hours a derrick was obtained and it
was lifted out and returned to shore
As a means toward increasing the
efficiency of its public institutions, the
bureau of public institutions, the bu-
reau of charities in Philadelphia re-
Gently adopted the plan of putting the
dependents themselves to work. All
of the bread, shoes, and carpets need
ed by the city institutions, are now
made at one of the honest The
bread alone will save the city $4,000
a year it is estimated.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
A PECAN TREE N
HERO'S MONUMENT

Adams, Tenn, Jan. 8.-The action of
the Ladies Hermitage Association in
planting trees and shrubs indigenous
to those sections of the south in which
the doughty "0ld Hickory" fought his
many battles along the new automo-
bile road leading to the Hermitage
has recalled a bit of local history con-
corning a soldier Of Jackson and a
giant pecan tree which stands near
Adams.
Among the Tennessee volunteers
with Jackson in the New Orleans cam
paign were two men Of this section.
McGrady Johnston, a son Of a pioneer
of this name, and neighbor by the
name of Bell. Johnston met his death
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

Rockland, Me-, yearly produces l.
100000 barrels of lime.
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is an
enthusiastic animal tanner.
1t costs Holland about $3,000,000 a
year to maintain its bikes.
The first paper mill in America was.
built near Philadelphia in 1890.
A thin paste of wood ashes and LEM
on juice will renew furnished brass.
New York details twenty-five fire.
men to give fire drills in public schools.
Small pockets for valuables, intend
ed to be fastened to Innings of shoes,
have been patented.
The king of Spain has made collee-
ton of objects which have placed his
life in danger.
A project has been started at Winnie
peg, Canada, for the manufacture Of
starch from potatoes.
Sacramento, Cal, business men have
formed Barefoot League for health
and amusement objects.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
SHIPMENTS OF LIQUOR
INTO DRY FROM WET
STATES Is PROHIBITED

An official digest of the majority
opinion prepared by the supreme court
of the United States on the Webb
Kenyon law sets out its holding as fol
lows:
"First-That the West Virginia law
besides prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of intoxicants except as to
that which is permitted for medical,
sacramental and manufacturing pur-
poses, also forbids all transportation
of liquor and all receipts and posses
sion Of liquor transported in the state
whether originating in or outside of
the state, and although it does not pro-
hibit personal use, puts serious res
trictions upon the power to obtain for
such use.
The court holds that in view of the
we'll established police authority of the
state over intoxicants, there is no rea-
son to think that the law was in any
wise repugnant to the due process
clause Of the fourteenth amendment
to the Constitution of the United
States. 1t, however, decides that nm
less the state authority has an excep-
tonal application to shipments of in
testate commerce as the result of the
act Of congress known as the Webb
Kenyon law, the provision of the state
law restricting shipments of intoxi-
cants into the state from other states
would be unconstitutional because in
terfering with the powers of congress
to regulate commerce among the
states, and consequently would be a
direct burden upon such commerce.
Second Considering the Webb
Kenyon act, the court holds that there
is no foundation for the contention
that the act only applies to shipments
from one state into another for use
prohibited by the state to which the
liquor is shipped. On the contrary,
it is decided that the Webb Kenyon
act, to use the words OF the act, APP
Rples to shipments of liquor intended
Ito be received, possessed, sold, or in any
manner used in violation of the laws
of the state. AS this conclusion causes
every prohibition of the West Virgin.
ia law to be embraced and come under
the right conferred by congress by the
Webb-Kenyon act, it is decided thai
the West Virginia law was not in con.
fiict with the commerce clause of the
constitution and the power of con
gress to regulate commerce if congress.
has power to enact the Web-Kenyor
law.
Third -Disposing of that question
it is decided that congress had the poy
er under the constitution to adopt tn,
bb-Kenyon law, whether consider
ed from the point of view Of origina
reasoning or in the light of previou
Legislation by congress and the decis
ions of the court holding that legis
ton valid.
ut is therefore decided that by vii
tue of the Webb-Kenyon law there
no power to ship intoxicants from on
state into another in violation of tn
prohibition laws of the state into whic
the liquor is shipped. In other words
it is decided that since the enactmer
of the Webb-Kenyon law the channel
of interstate commerce may not
used to convey liquor into stat
against the prohibition laws of ths
state or to use interstate commerce a
the basis for the right to receive, pc,
sess, sell, or in any manner use liquC
contrary to the state prohibition
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
REPLY OF ENTENTE
is EXPECTED SOON

London. Jan. 9.-The reply of the
entente nations to President Wilson's
note may 90 forward today or tomor-
row, but its publication is not expect
ed until forty-eight hours after its
receipt on account of plans for stimuli
taneous publication.
The delay in the preparation of the
note is taken here to mean that it
has undergone considerable changes
from the first draft, and the near east
ern question is expected to figure more
largely in the completed document
than in any previous discussion of it
had been considered probable.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
EUROPEAN MENACE
FOR THE MEXICANS
Probability Of Demand for Indemnity
for Damage to Citizens Pictured

Washington, Jan. POSSIBILITY that
some European power might claim in
demnity from Mexico for damages
done its citizens were pictures to the
senate military committee TODAY bv
DIR. David Jayne Hill, president of the
American defense society and former
ambassador to Germany, at one of the
arguments for preparedness.
Il think the possibility for such a
demand highly probable" DR.. Hill said
We might be called upon to permit
collection by that power through a
fleet sent to Mexican ports to enforce
collection ourselves or pay the indem-
nifty ourselves.
Whatever you might say, the world
would regard one of these alternatives
as just. A war might be on our hands
nuless we granted it. If we were weak
people we might be forced to a decision
which would make our descendants
blush with shame"
DIR. Hill said the defense society
had no particular plan to offer for
1 universal ilitary service, but believed
, the safety of ten nation depended on
I such Legislation.
Asked if he believed the treatment
OF other nations with absolute Justice
would insure the country against war
DIR. Hill said opinions differ as to what
constitutes justice.
Does any man believe he said
That there was anything in the con.
duct Of Belgium to invite German
aggression?
! Switzerland might have been as.
sailed among the belligerent nation,
but for their capacity for self defense
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
THE EFFECT OF DISSIPATION

An aged mother was scolding her
oldest son for some of his bad habits.
Amt you 'shamed of youself," she
exclaimed, ito be chawin' terbaccer
an smokin' that ole pipe. You jes a
ruinin' of yer health"
But listen, ma" replied her son, 81
am seventy years old, amt II"
Eyes, you is" admitted the mother,
"but maybe if you didn't chaw and
smoke you'd be 80 now" Youngs-
town (0hio) Telegram.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

Pleurisy pains are locaeted just be-
the same region but toward the back
low the short ribs Lumbago affects
BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT is
Y remedy in either case If rubbed
in thoroughly it eases pain, relaxes the
muscles and the patient can move
about freely and comfortably Price
25c, SOC and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by
J. ID. Curtis Drug Co. jan
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
MRS. KERRS ADVICE
To Weak, Nervous, Rundown Women

So. Cumberland, Md.--"For a long
time suffered from a nervous break
down. / could not eat or sleep and was
so weak could hardly walk. My hus-
band heard about Vinol and got me to
try it. Now have a good appetite,
sleep soundly and am well and strong
Every nervous. weak, rundown woman
should try Vinol Mrs. d. W. KERNs.
We guarantee Vinol TO create 3
healthy appetite, aid digestion and
build up weak, rundown women, deli
cate children and feeble old people.
cOppedge Drug Co, Brownsville.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

Heartburn. Indigestion or distress
Of the stomach is instantly relieved by
HERBINE. It forces the badly digest
ed food out of the body and restores
tone in the stomach and bowels. Price
Soc. Sold by ]. D. Curtis Drug Com
pany. ian
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

Wilkesbarre, Pa, jitneys have been
discontinued as improbable, owing to
drastic orders by the mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10
ONE DEFENDER OF AMEMlIC.at

Tie delivery OF American am
r:"nition to the beI!igerents is de-
fended by the l.oEal Anzeiger OF
Berlin
There are, unfortunately says
the AnZeiger, too many people III
Germany who regard as Degrade
ton any result achieved by yielding
and VINO bclittle anything not
gained with the fist. Meanwhile,
the nurlber of Germany'S enemies
has so increased that it is desirable
to build golden bridges for these
real or would-be enemies who mani
fest 4 desire to revise their earlier
opinions
In its defense OF the delivery Of
American war munitions, after eX
pressing qualification that the tide
OF criticism in the German pres; has
re"aded, the Lokal Anzeiger says:
III must always be recalled TO
the German Yankee hatcrs' that
their standpoint is legally wrong.
that The Hague convention dis.
tiMctly permits neutrals to make
deliveries Of ammunition. and that
Germany's representatives in that
convention expressly opposed
changing this clause.
"Dcsnite the large number who
loudly proclaim that ore more en-
envy would not harm Germany, there
still! are wide circles of persons who
wolid like IL see the war brought to
Il close without an accession TO the
ranks Of or enemies, especially of
All opponent sruly not to be under
estimated For these reasons alone
it seems usefu! to meet half. way
those who are o.: seem to be ready
TO WORK with Us and 30 our way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10
Beverly, the three-year-old daugh-

Beverly, the three-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Sharp, OF
South Boston, was burned to death
Monday while playing with min!a-
ture lamp.
John Armstrong onaloner yester-
day was refused control of his
big estates in New York by the
Supreme Court Of the United States.
Chaloner, who is great-grandson
of John Jacob Astor, possesses an
estate valued originally at about
$1,500,OOO Under the care of an
administrator, his holdings were in
creased considerably by careful man
agement, it is said. He made an
attempt recently 10 have the Su-
preme Court Of the United States
increase his allowance from $1,000
to S24,0 year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10
LAWSON'S CHARGES.

Although Thomas W. Lawson
promised 10 disclose names and
amounts iN:olvlng men high in Of
iiciai life if Congress ordered an
inquiry into the alleged leak in adj
vance Of President Wilson'S peace
note, there are indications that the
House Rules Committee is about to
drop its hearings on the Wood reso-
luton tur such az investigation and
rctarn the resolution to the House
With az adrerse report.
helnoeras;cf members OF the COM
,ait.ea freely expressed their weari-
ness oHry Che proceedings of the past
fcw das5,- ana heir conviction, not
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10

WANTED-To buy retail mix
route. State number gallons.
pov 20 Gazette Office. 9-it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10
Entered at the Postoffice az Aiehah-
a-t., virginia. as second class matter.
SENATE FOR DRY CAPITAL.

The Sheppard bill TO abolish sa-
looms in the National Capital alter
November /, 1917, was passed late
Yesterday by the Senate and no"
goes to the House, where It's TRENDS
claim it is assured Of passage. Inc
vote in the Senate was 80 to 81
While the measure prohlbits inc
sale of liquor in the District OF 90
1umbia. it permits importation Tor
nersonal use. An amendment which
would have submitted the proposal
To a referendum Of citizens OF the
District Of Columbia, was defeated
lust before passage by tie VOTE
Is to -.
Neither the vote on the :eferen-
dunn amendment nor that on the
massage of the bill was on party
lines. There were % Democrats and
II Republicans voting for the ref
erendum and - Democrats and Il
Republicans voting against 1t. Most
of the Republicans Of the socaIiea
Progressive eroup voted against It,
For the bill itself there were Is
Democratic and p Republican votes.
with 20 Democrats and 10 Repunli-
cans against it. All the progrcsS!res
voted for passage.
Messrs. Martin and Swanson. Viz
ginia Senators, voted with the Ma
jority.
The prohibition wave was given
decided impetus Monday when the
Supreme Court OF the United States
sustained tire Webb Kenyon bill.
making it unlawful for wet states
to send liquor into dry" commcn-
wealths, and the action Of the Sen
ate yesterday has added materially
70 the hopes of those who believe
nation wide prohibition is merely
a matter of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10
WANTED

WANTED-Boy, 1G or II, to learn
good trade, Must be bright, cheer
full willing and q coed WORKER
Excellent opportunity for the righ.
boy. Apply The Barrett Press w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10

only that. nothing to warrant further
inquiry has been brought out SO far,
but that Nh. Lawson knows nothing
to support his sweeping charges.
AS ali exchange puts it, Lawson
is long on explosives, but short on
facts"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-10
SAVED MUCH FROM LITTLE.
Descendants Of Humble Drayman to
Enjoy His Fortune

Enjoy His Fortune.
Winchester, Va, Jan. l0.-A fine
example Of thrift and industry UNI
der the most discouraging condl-
tons was disclosed in the fling Mon
day OF the estate account of the late
Peter breckenridge, colored, IN the
Corporation Court by his executor.
James p. Early, 4 Chicago grand
son. ''Uncle Pete" as he was call
ed, for more than 80 years drove a
dray, hauling freight and household
goods. His body was distorted by
rheumatism until he became de-
formed in the limbs, but he never
complained, and from early to late,
in all seasons, in all weathers, he
plodded, along with his team, haul
ing merchandise and collecting 10
and IL cents trip.
He died some time ago at an adj
vanced age, and when his executor
counted up his wealth it was found
he had accumulated about $4,000.
He had real estate, stocks, bonds
and money at interest in the banks,
and he was able, on at least one oc-
casi1n. to go to the rescue Of Il white
friend with a loan of about $4,000
when the latter was in need Of
money. He left will in which he
devised al of his property to his son
and the children OF his married
daughter in Chicago