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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26
METHOD|STS NAME
THEIR COMMITTEES
FOR COMING YEAR
CHURCH CONFERENCE ACTS UP.
ON A NUMBER OF IMPOR-
TANT MATTERS.
ITS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
Are Stressed BY The Pastor, Dr.. Kicks,
In Presiding Over the Meeting of
The Members-CharIes A. Sloan
Elected Secretary.

Committees to serve the church and
the community for the coming year
were appointed at the church confer
ence of the members of the First
Methodist church held on Wednesday
night. A large number of questions
of interest to the church were dis
cussed and acted upon and the opin-
ion was general that the church this
year entered upon it's work under the
most favorable auspices that it has
ever known.
The standing committees for the
year were announced. DR.. w. B.
Kicks, the pastor, presided over the
meeting and Charles A. Sloan was
elected secretary.
The committees were appointed as
follows: aN
On Missions-Jno. H. Dining,
George w. Hayes, Jr., Sydney L. Es-
ties, Mrs. William P. Boyd, Mrs. Arch
W. Lipscomb Mrs. Jno. M. Burns,
Allen D. Sloan, J. H. Giddens, Miss
Margaret Turner.
observation-disclosures II. Williams,
JnO. B Ashton, Mrs. John T. Wooten,
Mrs, A. S. Dunn, Mrs. M. A. Johns,
Mrs. Nicholas M. Page, Charles A.
Sloan, E. B. Wakefield, j.. w. May
berry.
Social Service--Raleigh S. Hopkins, |
James A. Sloan. Miss Erastus Crab
tree, Mrs. Ashby wilkins, Mrs.
harles w. Rambo. Mrs. William E.
Britain, A. L. Haston, A. H. Smith
and Wooten Moore.
There was a good attendance OF the
members at the meeting and DR.. Kicks
spoke most encouragingly of the pros
poets Of the church during the year.
lie called attention to its great oppor-
tnnities for service and urged that the
members take advantage Of them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26
TWO MINERS KILLED
ONE IS HURT
LONDON MINES, NEAR DUCK.
TOWN, SCENE OF
DISASTER.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 25.-A
special from Ducktown, Tenn, SAYS
John and Henry Simmons were in.
Stantly killed and miner by the name
of Smith, was dangerously if not fatal.
ly injured, in an explosion at the Lon.
con mine Tuesday afternoon. The
fatalities occurred at the shooting
hour" at the mines. The men had inst
attached fuses to fifty-two holes. light.
ed them and were retiring to a place
of safety, when overtaken by death.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26
BOTH HAPPY.

How doy uol kie your room at the
hotel?"
Very much" answered the poetic
young man. From my window have
beautiful view of the hills. wish
father could share it."
Father is happy. From his window
he has a beautiful view OF the Six
teenth National Bank"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26
AGAIN HOGS SOAR
UP PRICE LADDER
ANOTHER RECORD SET WHEN
PoRkERS MADE AN ADVANCE
OF TWENTY CENTS,

Special to The Herald.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 25.-
Hogs set still another record today
when tops sold here at S11.7o, an
advance of twenty cents over the
sensational market Of yesterday.
Twelve cent hogs are predicted
before the crest is reached.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26
SEE M S so,

"Ihey used to say beer was a good
drink because it kept you cool in sum-
mer and warm in winter"
What of it?"
The girls are getting the same 70.
suits from ice cream soda"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26
ROBERT SIMPSON
GRANTED PARDON
MAURY COUNTY LIQUOR SELLER
RELIEVED WORK HOUSE
SENTENCE.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 25.-Rob-
ert Simpson, colored, of Maury county,
convicted of illegal sale of liquor, SEN
fenced to six months and $50 fine,
Was relieved Of work house sentence
by governor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26

Northbound.
Train No. 40 arrives at.... 8:2r N
rain No. AZ arrives at..... SO. A.
NJ, c. G. ST. l.. RY.
Northbound.
Train No 267 arrives at. :. 500 a. m
Train No. 141 arrives at. 4:55 o. m
Southbound.
Train No. 142 departs at. 9:55 q. m
cain No. 144 departs at. ;. 5:35 o. M
J. o. Fry, Ticket Agent,
Columbia, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-26
Arrival and Departure of Trains From
Columbia.)
Northbound,

NJ, r. & 8. DIVISION.
Southbound.
Train No. Al leaves at. 1000 a. m
rain No. AZ leaves at. .... 6:15 o. m
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
GerInan-Hme erfcaR War

One American seaman was killed
and a gunner's mate injured in a sea-
plane accident abroad. Second Lieu
tenant Cone and II American army
engineers were wounded in the Cam
brai battle.
French government lauded gal.antry
of American engineers who fought and
died at Cambria.
War declaration against Austria
Hungary may affect coal production,
as more than 10000 Huns are employ
ed in the mines of Pennsylvania alone.
Newspapers throughout the coun-
try praised the Presidents message.
Registration of enemy aliens was
halted until the subjects of Austria
Hungary may be included.
Colonel House thanks France and
praises courage "of her heroic sons"
in closing address of Inter-Allied Con-
ference. - .
The Federal Grand Jury returned
two indictments after investigating
charges of vice affecting soldiers in
New Rochelle, N. Y.
A declaration of war on Austria not
probable at this time. Senators are
told administration is not disposed to
take this action at present, although
it IS under consideration.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
FOrei6n

Probably 1000 persons were killed
and thousands were injured, many OF
whom will die, by the terrific explo-
sion of a rammed munition vessel in
the harhor of Halifax, Nova Scotia,
and a great part OF the city was lev
eled, wind famed flames completing
the destruction. Dead and injured
were scattered amid the debris in the
streets, and for hours the stricken city
battled for its life, while nearby towns
hurried fire fighting apparatus, sur
geons and nurses to the scene.
The war has cost Austria-Hungary
S8,600,000,00O.
Sweden has appointed another dele
cation to come to the United States
to try to get more food.
Lieutenant Lufberry of the Franco
American flying corps brought down
two more German }airplanes, making
II in all.
canada's yictor3 loan is expected
TO exceed s400. GQQnn6a
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
Washin n6fOn
IIlnnIInIIIIIInInIIIlnllnIlIlln!IInHIIlIIInII

President Wilson opposed declaring
war on Turkey and Bulgaria because
he hopes those nations will quit the
war.
Irving T. Bush calls New York's
rort facilities adequate to handle pres
cnt war needs, but warns of greater
tonnage needs as shipping grows.
Government seizure of the nations
railroads or operation of the trans
.ortation systems by the carriers
themselves as unit is recommended
to Congress by the Interstate COM
merce Commission.
The sale Of sugar direct to buyers
nay be ordered by the government.
The United States government,
through the War Trade Board, pub
fishes black list of 1900 enemy
Grnls in Mexico, South and Central
America. Merchants and business
houses in the United States are
warned not to trade with any of these
nenemies and allies Of enemies" with
0ut first obtaining licenses from the
War Trade Board.
Congress convened in regular ses-
sion, and the general sentiment among
members made it evident that there
will be keen disappointment II Presi-
dent Wilson in his message does not
ask a declaration Of war against Ger
many's allies In the House there
was a movement to limit the legisla-
tive programme to appropriation
bills and war measures, although pro-
hibition and woman suffrage may be
taken up before the holiday recess
Continuance of the Committee of
Public Information after the first OF
the year will depend on the will OF
Congress unless within the ensuing
month it can be shown that the fur
ther maintenance Of the government
news mill is essential to the general
war machinery.
War tax stamps required on parcel
post packages carrying 25 cents post
age.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
General
TaaHTniiIrlnIlHIMlHIHlnRIlHallHulnHInnIlnTnlIHR

Presidents of nations insurance
companies were told by Frank A. Van
6eriip that the government is unable
to spend the sums of money available
Tor war purposes because country's
war production is not great enough.
The delivery of 10.50O,OOO pairs of
army shoes for enlisted men in the
army has begun. The new shoe is
regarded as the best ever made.
Insurance companies were author
tied to list their securities at pre-
war values instead of at the present
abnormal prices.
The Food Administration took away
the food dealers license of Morris
Sieger, producer at Washington, be-
cause he allowed carloads Of potatoes
TO rot
A special committee of Congress Is
to take up the grave question of es-
tablishing status of Austrians in the
American army.
Drafted men not physically fit will
be accepted for the ordnance depart
ii.ent of the army.
A bill asking S50,000,O00 for relief OF
Farmers in the drought section of the
southwest was introduced by Repre-.
sentative Blanton OF Texas. ,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
Sporting
IIlIIh.ulIIlnIHIllGIIHIIu!HIIIIHlIllIl

Rules for bayonet fencing competi-
tion drawn up by West Point officers
are patterned after actual use of the
weapon in war.
John K. Tener, president of the Ma
tional Baseball League, opposes joint
meeting of the major leagues next
week for retrenchment purposes.
Fifteen hundred members of New
YoTks quota of the national army
competed in athletic games promoted
by the New York A. c. at Camp Upton.
The Pekingese Club of America held
a match show in New York city, at
which there were 110 dogs, the win
ner being Mrs. A. M. Hunters Ping
Pong of Arden.
The board of review Of the Ma
tional Trotting Association dismiss
ed the case against ]. H. Laurence,
charged with ringing the PAGER High
land Mack, alias Harper.
Club owners in major leagues will
meet in Chicago to adopt retrench-
ment rules for the period of the war.
Boston Navy Yards team shut out
the Marine Corps from Philadelphia,
led by Eddie Mahan, Haryard's one
time star, by score of z to 0.
Twenty-three International League
batsmen made an average of 300 or
better in 1917.
Connie Mack has signed Claude
Davidson, captain of the 1917 team at
Brown, for the Athletics.
1t is predicted that when all OF the
long term contracts have expired no
player in the major leagues will re-
ceive more than $500 sa ary.
Jack Coombs, the Iron Man, has re-
ceived proposition to manage the St.
Louis Cardinals. Coombs has obtained
permission from the Brooklyn Club to
carry on negotiations with Branch
Hickey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
PITH OF THE
WAR NEWS

The Austro-Germans have captured
1900 Italians in their new offensive
on the mountainous front of north
ern Italy, Berlin officially announced.
British forces have withdrawn from
part of the salient on the Cambral
line to southwest of Novelties and
Bourbon Wood, London reports. Ber-
lin says 5000 prisoners and 148 guns
have been taken in the Cambrai
region.
Only 1Ea per cent. of ships conveyed
to England have been lost; the per-
centase of grain vessels lost In Sep
tember was 3.3 and in October only
seven-tenths of one per cent.
The Austrian Emperor, declared he Is
ready to make peace at any time on
terms which leave the monarchy
intact.
American engineers captured In the
cambrai battle met party Of wan
dering Tommies, attacked with bare
hands the twenty Germans escort
ing them, seized the German rifles
and escaped back to the British
line.
Soth German end British trools In the
camnrai area have been reinforced;
the Eritish are expecting an attack,
but fec. confident of being able
~ .tI -~,, rraerrra -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
.,,.un u,.,rsv
ALLIED NAVAL
BOARD CREATED
French Foreign Office Declares
Complete Understanding
Now Exists. ::
PARIS CONFERENCE RESULT
Financial Needs Put to Profound
Study-Entire Accord Among the
Allies Will Assure Com
mon Victory.
PARIS CONFERENCE RESULT

Paris.-The foreign Office officially
announced that at the recent inter-
allied conference, in which the Unit
ed States participated, agreements
were concluded "upon the basis of q
complete understanding and close
solidarity among the allies for the
solution of the questions in which
they have a common interest in the
war"
1t was also announced that the Gre
alton of supreme inter-allied naval
committee had been decided upon.
The inter-allied general staff, 1t
was stated, was working upon a def
mite military program which was
placing unity Of military action in
the way of certain realization.
The announcement regarding the
results of the conference was made
in the following official statement:
The minister of foreign affairs re-
ported to the cabinet council the re-
suits of the conference of the allies.
The reading Of communications from
the presidents Of each section Of the
allied conference, at which were
present for the first time representa-
tives of all the countries taking part
with us in this war, has given felici-
tous results from every point of view.
They give assurance Of practical uni
ty of action-economically, financial
ly and militarily.
The agreements have been conclud-
ed upon the basis of complete un-
derstanding and close solidarity
among the allies for the solution OF
the questions in which they have a
common interest in the war. The
financial needs of each Of them, the
requirements Of their armament,
their transport, their food, have been
the subjects of profound study which
guarantees perfect satisfaction.
The creation of a supreme inter-
allied naval committee has been de-
termined upon. Military unity of
action has been placed upon the
course of certain realization by the
inter-allied general staff, which Is at
work upon an established program
of all military questions.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
U. S. MUST RUN RAILROADS
ALTERNATIVE is TO ESTABLISH
UNIFIED CONTROL.
Commission Favors Voluntary UniH'
cation of Carriers and Loan From
Government.

Washington n.-Government opera
tion of railroads for the duration OF
the war, if unifcation of the trans
portation systems is not permitted
by Congress, was recommended by
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
An increase in rates, a government
loan of money and the suspension OF
the antitrust and anti-pooling laws
as far as railroads are concerned for
the duration of the war were recon-
mended by the commission as an al
tentative.
The commissionpin in declaring that
railroads should receive a govern
fent loan, said that issue of railroad
securities should be vested in some
special body.
Some advance in rates is impera-
tive, the commission said, in the war
emergency.
The alternative for such voluntary
unifcation of the railroads, the COM
mission declared, would be govern
ment operation, with suitable guar
antee of an adequate annual return
as we'll as for upkeep, with fair terms
on which improvements during the
period of government operation could
be paid for by the roads upon return
of their property.
The recommendations, signed by
Chairman Hall, were accompanied by
a supplementary report by Commls-
sioner McChord, who said he be-
lieved that if the President would
take over operation Of the railroads
"vastly improved transportation con-
ditions can be promptly secured"
After reviewing the extraordinary
demand on the railroads during the
past year and the increases IL labor
and material costs the commissions
special report says:
tIn our opinion the situation does
not permit Of teEpoTi2inS. All ener-
sies must be devoted TO bringing the
war to a successful conclusion, and
to that end it is necessary that our
Transportation systems De placed and
kept on the plane of highest efl1clen-
cy. This can only be secured through
unifcation of their operation during
the period Of the war.
eff the unifcation is to be effected
by the. carriers they should be ena-
bled to effect it in lawful way. To
that end, in our judgment, the oper-
alton of the antitrust laws, except
in respect of consultations or mer-
gers Of parallel and competing lines;
as applied to rail and water carriers
subject to the act to regulate COM
merce and of the anti-pooling proV1-
sion of section of that act should
be suspended during the period OF
the war and until further action by
the Congress"
Representative A. ]. SABBATH OF llll-
nois, before the commissions report
had reached the capitol, placed In
the bill hopper a resolution calling
for immediate government control
and operation not only Of the rail
roads, but of coal mines as well.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
Long Stories of Big Events Told
In Brief Paragraphs For
Quick Reading
ABOUT BOYS IN TRENCHES
Progress Of Hostiities on All Lane
Fronts, in the Submarine Zones
and In the Up in the Air
Battle Field.
War Bulletins


Rumanians have answered with
artillery attempts at fraternizing on
the front. The Russian Caucasus
troops remain loyal, and a delegation
of that army command has reached
Teheran, Persia, and is arranging with
the British legation to continue the
war
Austro-German forces have begun
an attack on the Italian lines on the
Asiago plateau and have captured
some hill positions in the Setti Comu-
ii. American flyers have arrived near
the Italian front and delight the vii
..agers with their exercises during the
day.
President Wilson's opening mes
sage to the Congress, an eloquent
state document, destined to become a
government classic, asked for the i'm
mediate declaration of war upon Aus:
:ria-Hungary, "a vassal of the German
government" but not upon Bulgar! a
or Turkey ct this time; said that
aothing shall turn us aside from our
immediate task to win the war.
Germans with great numbers OF
massed troops made another attempt
to break through General Byng's
flank, moving in waves against the
British line from Vendhuille to
Masnieres, but had failed to penetrate
1t, according to the latest reports. The
battle continues with great intensity.
Rome announced that the Teuton
attacks on the Italian front had ceased
entirely.
Jews are leaving Jerusalem, pend
ing siege.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
William K. van>srbllt contributed

7. William X. Van>srbllt contributed
5000 coo to the Red Cross.
Representative Jeanette Rankin Is
urging the House immigration Com
mittee to repeal the law which makes
a woman an alien enemy when she
marries one.
Fifteen hundred barrels of govern
ment -four were stolen at Toledo from
Wheeling and Lake Erie freight cars.
The flour was vaued at $16,500.
New Rochelle IN. W citizens, in a
mass meeting, demand that United
States Marshal Mccarthy prove his
accusation that the city is "hell
hole" Of vice.
Should the government take over
the railroads adequate, guarantees are
to be furnished. Should private oper-
alton continue the antitrust and anti
pooling laws are to be held in abey-
ance during the war.
"The food problem will be solved
as soon as the corn crop begins to
move," said Herbert C. Hoover, food
administrator, in New York.
When the long session of Con-
gress opened it faced an estimate of
s13,500,00O,O00, by far the largest
in the country's history, for the con-
duct of the government during the
fiscal year 1919.
Pneumonia fatal to rs soldiers in
two camps. Men from hookworm dis
tricts in south first to succumb to the
disease.
A call for 5000 men was sent out
by the United States Naval Reserve.
Mrs. ]. Bremmell and three children
were burned to death at their home
in Minneapolis.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
TO INCREASE POTASH SUPPLY.

Secretary Lane Issues Regulations for
Prospecting on Public Lands.
Misunderstanding Lane Is
sued regulations for permission to
prospect for potash on public lands.
For some years all lands known to
contain potash have been withdrawn
from public acquisition, but the cut
ting off of potash from Germany
makes it necessary to develop this
country's supply Of the valuable min
eral
Permits may be issued to citizens,
associations, and corporations OF the
United States for the exploration OF
not exceeding 1850 acres each OF land
in compact form, the permits to be
for a period of two years.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
TRADE GOOD IN AL SECTIONS.

Business Conditions.
Washington.-Th coIntry's bus1-
ness condition is generally good, the
Federal Reserve Board reported.
A summary by the board shows that
in New York business was active.
Bcstcn showed a general trend toward
government work Conditions wers
good in philadelphia, and, while con
ditions IN CleTeasi.i were mot entire
ly sat + tory, ii ere is an improv
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-12-14
10000 NURSES NEEDED.
That Number Will Be Required for
Army In Next Year.

Washington.-The War Department
announced the immediate and urgent
need" of ATS graduate nurses for army
work and called upon the nation for
that number of volunteers before
Wednesday, December II.
The Red Cross enrolled $4,000, bu-
for various reasons a great majority
of these have not reported for imme-
diate duty.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-06
All Former Exemptions
Cancelled by New
Selective Draft Rules

Under the new regulations every
person registered for selectivc draft
is restored to his original status, sec
ton 4 stating that all exemptions
and discharges made prior to De-
cember Is are revoked.
The office of the Provost Marshal
General declares it is imperative that
every registrant know his "order
number" Every person who reg
istered or should have registered
June 5 is charged with a knowledge
Of the selective service law and ad-
ditional regulations, and failure to
perform any duty so prescribed is
a misdemeanor punishable by i'm
prisonment for one year and may
result in the loss of valuable rights
and privileges and in immediate in
duction into military service.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-06
Demands of War
Add Many Employees
to Government Payroll

Approximately 10000 employees
have been added to the Governments
pay roll in Washington since the
war began. Estimates place the in
crease in population of the National
Capital at more than 10000.
The War Department leads in ad
ditions to the clerical forces, having
added 5000 names to its roster, of
Washington employees. The Navy
Department today has double the
clerical force it had prior to the
war, about $500 having been added
This number includes 800 "yeowom-
en-" who have enlisted in the Navy
and are now assigned to clerical
duties.
The Food Administration now uses
force of 1000; the War Trade Bur
eau employs more than 700; the Fue
Administration employs about 1O(
clerks; and the Council of Nationa
Defense and the Red Cross have en-
gagged approximately 1,4OO persons
Wartime printing has added materi
ally to the large force of the Govern
ment Printing Office.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-06
A FINE HOTEL.

Over at Almira, they have some
'etired, and other farmers, who are
helping to build up that town by
nvesting their money in something
hat will help them and help the
own more. Two of those farmers,
Willis Schrock and Boone Thomp-
;on, who have made comfortable
'ortunes growing wheat in the ridge
country out north of town, invested
10000 in a brick hotel at AL
Mira, several years ago, that was
pronounced by critics to be far be-
,ond what the town would justify.
LAST summer, that hotel was de-
.troyed by fire. Now those pioneers
IRE showing the critics that their in
gestment was all right. AT least that
the inference to be drawn from
heir present investment in hotel,
low nearing completion, which rep
'esents an investment of $4,000, just
louble the cost of the former struc-
IRE. Some farmers are blessing
o the country-and their towns.