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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Black Drausht.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, oil
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found it to be the best family medi-
:ine for young and cid.
keep Black Draught on hand all The
lime now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell Of sick
ness in Our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught."
Thedford's ck-Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found TO regu-
Iate weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion. collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
ran 10 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black rauqht Price Only 2JC. Gel q
GaCkaGF tn-dav- N = sc7
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14

whenever Mr., Wilson calls Congress
together. The confidence of the Dem.
ocrats, the World continues, comes
from the fact they control the patron
age and that enough of the independent
Congressman will be gathered into
their ranks to defeat the purpose of
the Republicans to control the House,
although the latter seems to have a
majority of one at this time"
There are five so.called independent
members of the House. Are they tor
sale?
The New York World plainly init
mates as much; and the further infer
ence is that the Democrats will have
the longest purse when the auction
takes place.
Under these circumstances, and in
view of what the New York World
says, the action of the five will be
closely scrutinized. We do not, how
ever. look for an auction to precede the
of the House.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
TO TEACHERS.

The next state examination for
teachers will be held in the Court
House at Crossvlle, March 80 and 81,
1917, beginning promptly at 100 a. m.
This will be the last examination be-
tore the middle of July. therefore it
will be necessary for all of our teach
ers that are not qualified, and who ex-
pect to teach the present year, to take
it. The entire examination, including
the Reading Circle, must be taken by
all applicants Holders of five year,
or permanent. certificates, IN lieu of
the examination IN the Reading Circle,
may attend term at some accredited
school.
Respectfully,
j. s. Cline,
Supt. Pub. Inst.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
THE SUBMARINE NUISANCE.

We have no avowed grievance against
Germany except that she has created
zones of terror IN the seas.
We should have no clear reason for
using the instrument of war. unless
war should enable US effectively and
at once to remedy that particular evil.
In 1898 we had no thought of making
war upon Spain, but only of abatlpg a
nuisance in Cuba. If the Cubans had
been able to abate the nuisance them
selves, we should have had no grounds
for interfering, although American
rights were involved In many ways and
American lives were lost, notably in
the sinking Of the Maine IN Havana
harbur.
Now it happens that, IN the case of
the submarine zone, the English are
already engaged very hopefully, with
the aid of their powerful allies, in
abating the nuisance. 1t Is true that
the nuisance Is offensive to US also.
But If the people against whom it is
brought INTO being are fully able to
deal with 1t, the reasons for our keep
ing out of the European war remain
far greater than those which could
draw us in. 1t Is not our business to
help rearranRe in detail the map of
Europe. Review of Reviews.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
Chronicle publishing Co.

over one million and a quarter dollars.
When it is realized that not only
mental but also physical traits, such
as deaf mutism, color blindness, govt,
short sightedness, alcoholism, epilepsy,
imbecility and insanity may all be
transmitted to offspring, the import
ance of Mendel's work to the public
health and pocket book is readily seen
The prevention of the propagation of
detectives may be controlled by the ed
ucation of parents so that they will
endeavor to prevent union of their
children with children of defective
families legislation requiring a medi-
cal certificate OF parties applying for
marriage licenses, and surgery which
aims to render detectives incapable Of
procr eating. II diana, Wisconsin and
California have laws permitting such
operations.
The segregation OF detectives has
not proven practicable; in tact in the
case of deaf and dumb, it serves to in
crease rather than to decrease their
number.
MendeI's experiments were made
with the common pea. but the princi
piles which he deduced from his studies
are applicable not only to mankind but
to all the lower animals, and are hence
of Importance to the public health
worker, the botanist and the agricul-
turlst. u. S. Public Health Service
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
fredericksburg

E. Z. Melvin was here the first of
the week trotn Waldensla.
D. E. Handy is on the SICK list at
present.
Mrs. 6. V. Zumestein and son Ernest
were guests Sunday of Mrs. Zulne-
stems daughter, Mrs. Wiley Shadden
and family.
A. A. Hardy has moved recently in
to our nelghborhood, from lear Lane
ing.
j. F. Hampton, OF Algood, is hare on
business.
Jack Smith, OF Mountain City, made
a business trip to Ed. McNell's Thurs
day.
0. b. Rector, of Crossvlle, was here
Tuesday and Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Waldo and little
daughter Rose. and Mr.. and Mrs. Char
lie Green went to Crab Orchard Satur-
day and returned sunday.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14

Our folly in not cleaning up Mexico
and putting the affairs of that briRand
nation in order gr-ws daily more APP
parent as facts become better known.
1t is now well understood th9t Japan
is furnishing machinery to Mexico for
equipplng a first class arms and NUM-
tons plant. That means that Mexico
will soon make her own arms and mu-
nitions and that should war come be-
tw cen Mexico and this country-which
most people feel is Inevitable-we
would not find the MeXicans without
arms or munitions nor without re-
sources TOR keeping up a reasonable
supply.
Germany is also known to be estab-
fishing several powerful wireless sta
tons in Mexico. No one would doubt
tor moment that for this privilege
the Germans will lend much aid to
Me xico IN financial way and with ex-
pert knowledge along the lines of war
munitions. Especially Will this be true
for it is understood fully that Germany
will wish to see Mexico give good ac-
count of herself IN war with this
country, should it come before peace is
dec Jared.
The whole Mexican matter is the
worst piece of folly this government
ever INDUCED IN and 1t is liable to
prove very costly IN money and Ameri-
can lives later. Yet, HE kept US out
of war The cost of that feat WI
mount high little later, 1T Is very
probable.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
TO CITY TAXPAYERS

On April l, 1917. all city taxes re-
naming unpaid will be collected by the
issuance of distress warrants. This
will incur quite an additional cost to
taxpayers. Please take notice and pay
before above daUo.
On May l, 1917, property on which
the taxes have not been paid WILL be
advertised for sale for taxes and on the
first Monday in June, 1917. be sold for
the payment of taxes and costs.
Respectfully,
3-14-3t. u. S. ROSE, City Recorder.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14

There Is one feature of the ''bone
dry" law that is not at all pleasing to
contemplate.
1t is we'll understood that moonshin-
ing will increase greatly. At the Same
time it is well understood that u. s.
revenue officers do not try In an earnest
and effective way to stop moonshlnlng
The man reason is they do not wish to
destroy their job and have to hunt an
other that will pay much less with
more labor.
The moonshiner promises to be with
US IN increased numbers and with a
better held in which to sell his product,
but that is no really effective argu-
ment against the 'hone dry" law.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
SPRAlNS AND STRAINS RELIEVED

Sloans' Linn mt quickly takes the
pain out of strains, spralns, bruises
and all muscle soreness. A clean, clear
liquid easily applied. 1t quickly pene-
trates without rubbing Sloans Lini-
ment does not STAN the SKIN or clog
the pores like mussy plasters or ONT
ments. For chronic rheumatic aches
and pains, NEURALGIA, govt and lumbago
have this well.known remedy handy.
For the pains of grippe and following
strenuous work, 1t gives quick relief.
At all druggists, 25c. z. kt2e
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
ISOLINE

Rev. Linkous filled his appointment
at Woody Sunday week.
Floyd Norrod, of Obed City. IS visit
ing friends here.
Alvin Rose has moved back to Over
ton county. where he Will make his
home.
Mrs. Harrison Woody is very Ill at
present.
w. c. Emore made a business trip
to Nashville Monday and returned Fri
Gay.
Rev. Savage, VINO was hurt quite
badly by some lumber afIling on him,
is improving.
March II. Live and Learn.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
CHANGE INAUGURAL DATE.

Another effort will be made at the
coming session of congress to change
the date for inaugurating the presl
DEM. At least one presdent-Harr-
son--died az the result of exposure
during inauguration. The weather is
usually anything but pleasant on those
occasions. The proposed bill Will ask
that the last Tuesday in April instead
of the fourth of March be named as
the date for holding the ceremonies.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
F. l.. Handy made business trip to

F. l.. Handy made business trip to
WIN. Hamny's Thursday.
Jack Davis made business trip to
Grab Orchard Tuesday of last week.
Joe Smith, of Mountain City, was at
K. s. Hamby's Friday on business.
= A. J. Mcclure, of Crossville. was
here the last of the week on business.
Oston Waldo and Charlie Green made
a trip to Crab Orchard Monday.
Roscoe Smith, Of Mountain City,
was here Tuesday on business.
March 10. Maybe.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
STOP LEFT OVER COUGHS.

DR.. Bells Pine lar Honey will stop
that hacking cough that fingers from
January. The soothing pine balsams
loosen the phlegm, heal tire irritated
membrane. the glycerlne relieves the
tender tissues, you breathe easier and
coughing ceases. Don't neglect lin
gerlng cough, it ia dangerous. DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey is antiseptic and
pleasant to take, benefits young and
old. get it at your druggist today.
Formula on the bottle. 25c 2
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14

Representative E. {. Norvell per-
formed a distinct and valuable service
for the working men Of the state when
he secured the passage Of the bill re-
curing companies to pay twice month
where as many as twenty persons are
employed.
Representative Norvell IS making a
most enviable record in behalf of the
interests of the common people and his
legislative career is sure to reflect
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
LITTLE GIRL HAD GROUP.

Every mother knows and fears Group.
Mrs. K. M. Raney, K. F. d. g., Stan
ford, KY, writes: my little girl rad
Group every few nights. | began to
give her Foley Honey and Tar and
that night she slept we'll, never cough
ed any, and the next day her cold was
gone. Relieves coughs and colds.
Contains no opiates. For sale by Reed
& Burnett.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
MUCH EXTRA WORK IN MARCH

It's between seasons, when few per-
sons persplre as health demands. The
result is double work for the kidneys,
to throw out waste eliminated through
pores when persons perspIre. Over
worked kidneys need help B. II.
Stone. Reading, Pa writes; when
need kidney remedy. | rely on Fo-
ley Hi ney Pills. For sale by Reed &
Burnett.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14

An election was held In Mexico Sun
day-elections are usually held Sunday
in Mexico-and President Carranza
was elected by the lare est vote ever
cast in the republic.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
ORGANIZING THE HOUSE.
Is it to Be an Auction or Something
Higher and Better2

The New York World, generally ac-
copied as reliable Democratic author
ity, says that Champ Clark is confident
that he will be reelected Speaker
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
TIME TABLE.

Tennessee Central Railroad.
No. 2, 10 knOxville--Lv 2:l8 pm.
No. 4, To Knoxvllle--Lv 3:ll am.
No. l TO Nashville, -Lv Al pm.
No. 8 10 Nashvllle-Lv | 20 am.
Il trains daily.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
COURTS CONVENE:

Circuit Court-FIrst Monday In Feb
:uary, June and OCTOBER.
Chancery COurC--t'Irst Tuesday after
fourth Monday IN February and first
Tuesday after first Monday IN Aug list.
Wednesday, Mich. Ia, 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
Statement of the Condition of The
BANK OF COMMERCE,

Located at Americas, Ga. at the Close
of Business, March 20, 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
1.-THE BIRTH OF A NATION"

THE Birth of Nation" D. w. Grit
tth's massive spectacle, coming to
Cordele, Ga, March 1929, is the larg-
est and most important production Of
a decade, yet not a word is spoken
throughout the performance of near
~ three hours. Music supplies the
absence of speech. mechanical effects
and realism, whilst the wizard OF the
screen. David w. Griffith, unfolds in
1000 feet of film the brilliant ro-
nance of the War Between the States
and the Reconsideration of the South
land. Some idea of its magnitude may
be had from the fact that $4,000 actors
and 1900 horses took part and that the
staging of this great outdoor drama
cost half a million dollars.
For every character, however small
MIR. Griffith has found just the per
sonality needed. After that his mas
terly direction made each one give
perfect characterization OF the "lueiF
varying roles. The result was not
acting, but life itself. Such realism
is never seen on the old-fashionei
stage. The limitations of the theatre
we're swept away for nature was Mr.
GrifFth's stage. Panorama after pan
Drama is reyeled to the astonished
eyes of the spectator. The most in
ventive imagination could hardly pie
trre TO itself such scenes of splendor.
Prices: Night, SOC, 75c, $l.OO and
$50. Matinee Thursday, zoe, 75c and
s1uO. Seating capacity 1000. Mail
o,ders now to John Cain. Jr. accom-
anied by check and seif-addressed
stamped envelope will have prompt at
tantion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
CENTRAL POWERS SUBJECTS
MAKE RUSH TO LEAVE CHINA

TOXIC. March 24-Availing them
selves of what may be their last op-
portunity to cross the Pacific until the
end of the war, sixty subjects of the
Central Powers took passage on the
liner China. due at San Francisco,
An but four boarded the vessel at
Shanghai.
Since early in the war Teuton suo-
iects have been able to leave China
only aboard American steamers and
the possibility that the China might De
the last American liner to leave Chin
csc ports before war between Germany
and the United States and possibly war
between China and Germany, caused a
record number of Germans, Austrians'
Turks and Bulgarians to take passage
at Shanghai.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
CAPT. COBB WILL
HEAD DEPART MENT

Capt. John A. Cobb has been named
by the directors of the Third Agricul-
tural Fair as honorary director and
general supervisor of the agricultural
department of the big exposition which
will be held in Americas on Novem-
Der 1917.
In selecting Capt Cobb as the head
of the agricultural department, the
directors took cognizance of the fact
that his long experience as head of the
Georgia State Fair peculiarly fits him
for the duties which will devolve upon
him relative to the Third Agricultural
District Fair.
Capt Cobb has accepted the post
rendered him by the directors of the
fair and has signified his intention Of
devoting his best energies to the task
of securing for the big exposition this
fall comprehensive array of agricul-
tural exhibits from the various coun-
ties of southwest Georgia.
The agricultural exhibits at the fair
this fall are expected to constitute one
of the finest displays of Georgia farm
products ever gathered together in this
section of the state and particular at
tention is being given to this import
ant department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
Resources.

Resources.
Demand loans ........$ 72,182,93
Time loans ................ 242.97S.55
Cverdrafts unsecure6 o.. 1870
Stocks and bonds owned by
the bank ....... 100000
banking house, furniture
and fixtures ............ 20,OOO.OO
other real estate .. 1890
Tue from banks and bank
ers in this state ......... l5S,S89.ol
Due from, banks and bank
ers in other states 49,. 0,462.Cl
Currency .$2O,O95.O0
Gold ........ 5,600.OO
Silver, nickels,
etc. ......... 3,456.6S
Cash items ..... 6,190.2S- 35,34l."+
Advances on cot
ton .-.-............-.-., ll'of1'Vo
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS O,614.4sI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
GREECE Is SCARE OF
EVEN CIGARETTE PAPER

ATKINS, March 24.-The paper scar
CITY in Greece has extended to cigar
cite paper. The foodstuffs commission
has extended its powers to the control
of cigarette paper, seized the entire
stock in private hands in Athens, and
redistributed it pro-rata to all the
manufacturers of cigarettes in the cap
ital This action was taken, the gov
eminent explains, not in discrimination
against any manufacturer of cigarettes
who might have had a reserve stock
on hand, but that the men and women
employed in the factories where the
stock had become exhausted might
not be thrown out of work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25

Stomach Trouble causes multitude
of ailments and often results in Gall
Stones. Yellow Jaundice, Acute and
Chronic Indigestion, Appendicitis Con
stipation, -IntoXication, Gas Pres
sure, Fear of Heart Disease. Cancer
and Ulcers of the Stomach and Intes-
tines, etc, etc. One dose of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy has proven sue
cessful in thousands of acses of Stom-
ach Trouble. This explains its enorm-
Gus sale. Has been taken and is rec
commended by Physicians, Justice Il
the Supreme Court, Congressman,
Lawyers, Nurses, Ministers, Farmers,
Educators. Mechanics-probably your
own neighbor Many owe their lives
to Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Thous-
ands say it has saved them from the
knife. Contains no alcohol or habit
forming drugs. FREE booklet on
Stomach Ailments. Address Geo. II.
Mayr. Mfg. Chemist, Chicago. Better
yet-obtain a bottle of Mayr's Wond-
erful Remedy from Howell's Pharm-
acy, or any reliable druggist, who will
refund your money if it fails. advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
HOLDS ROBERTSON
As GREAT As COBB
BY H. C. HAMILTON.

NEW YORK, March 24-John }.
McGraw's declaration that Davy Rob-
ertson, Giant outfelder, is as great a
ball player as Ty Cobb, If the Giant
star cares to be, was almost the cause
for bringing out American flags and
holding a public mass meeting to send
thanks by the citizens of Elizabeth
City, North Carolina.
Dave used to play on the team IN
Elizabeth City and they have known
for some time down there that Georgia
has nothing on North Carolina in the
matter of sending great ballplayers to
the major league.
Dave has been ballivanting around
the National league for some time. He
ups and cracks the ball on the nose.
beats out few infield hits a year,
steals a base or two, turns in a few
fielding sensations each year and calls
it whole twelve months crammed in
to three or four or whatever the case
may be.
Dave is temperamental. He is a
Southerner with the southerner's con-
tempt for the northerner's brusque-
ness. He is great ball player and
he knows it fairly well. But Dave
wants to be great in his own way. If
he doesn't feel like stretching his legs
in a sprint to first base, why it's no.
body's business, SO he does as he
pleases.
McGraw has been grilling Robert
son for long time, using his own
successful way in making great man
of his potential great, This year, &C
cording to McGraw, Robertson is go
ing to step out as the only real rival
of the famous Georgia Peach in all
around ball playing. Dave has added
a few promises of his own and it may
be that he will forget temperament
and try to make them stick.
Last year Dave busted into the first
DAYS of the season with few well
timed crashes that placed him at the
head of the batting list with no trou-
BILE at all. He played like a fiend, or
a Cobb, and he made such furore
that everyone, McGraw included, said
the star had at last begun to shine.
But it was premature praise, for Dave
struck a slump, forgot his good res
olutions and ended the season with 2
batting average of .3O7, barely within
the hall of fame.
Now a 800 mark isn't to be sneered
at at any time but Dave is capable OF
more and McGraw is determined he
shall show it this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25

When your Shoes need an
operation, call the Shoe Sur
geOns.
And we will show you what
modern machinery and expert
enced skill will do towards put
ting old and broken shoes back
on their feet"
You will find that after your
shoes have undergone treatment
in our shop. that they are restor>
ed to their strength and neat ap-
pearance and at a cost not to be
criticized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
STRONG EVIDENCE
Is The Statement of this AmCrieUs
Woman.
Backache is often kidney ache:
A common warning Of serious kidne,

Backache is often kidney ache:
A common warning of serious kidne
ills.
"A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Don't delay-use Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Profit by Mrs. Terry's experience.
Mrs. c. L. Terry, 524 Lee St., Amer
icus. says: 4 suffered for about
twelve years from a dull pain in the
small of my back. The kidney secre-
lions we're always too frequent in pas
sage and scanty. l had some slight
trouble with dizziness, too. used
about one and a half boxes C Doan's
Kidney Pills when l was SO relieved
that l didn't see the need of taking
any more of them. If l ever have any
more trouble, 1 will surely use Doan's
Kidney Pills, because they are all one
could want for weak kidney trouble to
try Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Terry had. Foster ilburnr Co,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
$79O.614.49
STATE OF GEORGIA.

sumter county.
Before me came r. d. Sheiheid'
Cashier Of the Bank of Commerce, who
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition of said bank, as shown by the
hooks of file in said bank.
e. d. SHEFFIELD, Cashier
Sworn 10 and subscribed before me-
this oath day of March. 1917.
BRYANT BULLOCK,
Notary Public. Sumter Co, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-25
MORE THAN 1000 WOMEN
CONDUCTORS IN LONDON

LONDON, March 24.-More than P
900 women are now working as cor
ductors on London omnibuses. Some
of these have already been promoted
to positions as training instructresses,
time-keepers and depot cashiers. Five
hundred are employed in garages as
washers and cleaners.