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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
NEGRO SOLDIERS
PAY BY HANGING
For Murder of Private Foley.
First Military Execution at
Camp Logan, Houston.

Houston, Tex, April 5.-John 3.
Mann and Walter Matthews, ne
groes, privates Of company,
Thirty seventh infantry, were
hanged at Camp Logan here. today
for the killing Of Private Ralph NJ
Foley, Of G company, 13oth infan-
try. The men were hanged from a
scaHold erected in an arroyo just
within the limits Of the camp. It
was the first military execution
since the camp was established
here.
Six officers of the hospital corps
who examined the bodies, declared
1eath was practically instantapeous.
Foley was fatally stabbed while
guarding Mann and Matthews, who
had been assigned the task of clean
ng up rubbish about the camp. The
wo negroes escaped, but were recap
ured and tried before a court martial
rhe death sentence imposed by the
,ourt martial was approved by Presi-
lent Wilson.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Extensive New Areas in
Brazil Given to Cotton

Washington. April 5.--Despite a loss
OF t2T00o.000 IN the 1917 cotton crop
OF Brazil. owing To the ravages OF the
pink boil worm, extensive new areas
have been planted this season by the
prevailing high price and a large crop
Is expected. according to consular dis
patches received today. Agricultural
inspectors have been appointed 20 su-
pervise the disinfection and distribu-
tlon OF cottonseed.
In the state of Piauhy the boil worm
caused a loss Of es1e-third OF the 1917
crop. In Ceara the loss was two
thirds OF the crop. amounting 90 Sie,-
900. 900
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
FATAL EXPLOSION ON
NORFOLK Line STEAMER
First Mate, Assistant Engineer
and Negro Fireman Killed.
Cargo Scattered.

Norfolk, Va, April s. - Manus kinscy.
first mate Of the steamer Annie. OF the
Peoples line, plying between Norfolk and
North Carolina points, and James Gowdy.
assistant engineer, were killed In an ex-
plosion' that almost completely wrecked
that vessel at Elizabeth City, N. c.. to-
day. A negro fireman whose name could
not be learned, was also killed. his body
having been found in the wreckage this
afternoon. Although no one definitely
knows the cause of the explosion. II is
believed the vessels boiler blew up. The
cargo was scattered over wide area
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
RUSH PLANS FOR
OPENING DRIVE
100000 Bonds Of Third Lib
erty Issue to Be Ready for
Saturday.
LEGISLATION COMPLETE
For Floating Loan-Public
Urged to Keep Bonds Sell
ing Lowers Market Value.

Washington, Apri. 5. FirsI
preparations wero being rushed to- 4
day for tho opening tomorrow Of
the sale campaign Of the third
liberty loan. Directors Of the drive
announced that 10000 Of the bonds
already had been turned out BY
the bureau Of engraving and print
ing. and Il was estimated that to0.-
600 will be-rssdy by tomorrow.
Hereafter the bonds will leave the
presses at the rate OF 100000 10
supply the wants for cash sales and
immediate delivery.
Legislation necessary for floating the
loan was completed yesterday when tho
house accepted minor senate amend-
ments to the bill authorizing the issu- :
ance Of additional bonds And President
Wilson approved the measure.
Announcement OF the complete plan
Of the new loan was made earlier In
the day by the treasury department. !.
Buy and kesp the Bonds.
Liberty loan speakers and campaign
workers have been instructed to urge
the public not only to purchase. but to
keep liberty bonds. To buy and then
sell them, 1t is declared. Increases the
country's war burden and tends to de-
preciate the market value OF bonds.
Urgent appeal also will bo made 10
subscribers to wear liberty bond but
tons and TO display window cards as
a means of promoting other sales.
Secretary McAdoo was notified to-
day that the supreme board az direc-
tors OF the knights OF Columbus had
authorized a liberty loan subscription
of 100000. the largest so far reported
rom any organization,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Fifteen Thousand Children
OF Atlanta in Parade

Atlanta, Ga, April 5.-Fifteen thou
sand of Atlanta's school children
marched through down town streets
here today in an educational parade to
show what children are doing to win
the war. The parade was reviewed
by Gov. Dorsey and other state and
CITY officials. In the line of march
were groups repre- senting THRIFT
stamps, Junior Red Cross ana the
United States boys "orklng reserve:
The latter group was composed of
high school BOYS who will go to the
farms this summer. 1t included also
groups representing the third liberty
loan, child welfare and sixteen floats
recapitulating all the war activities.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Daughter Of New Yorker
Victim German Shell

Washington. April 5.--The name OF
Nine. Dutreil, daughter OF George NJ.
l.. Ingraham, OF New York. was added
today to those OF the Americans killed
and injured when a. church In Paris
was destroyed by fire from n German
long range gun. Both OF Nine. Dut-
reil's legs were broken. according TO a
dispatch from Ambassador Sharpe.
The ambas sbador's dispatch said that
tho president, OF Franco, members OF
the ministry and allied and neutral
diplomats attended the .Jneral OF the
counsellor OF the Swiss embassy and
his wife. killed In the church. and heard
funeral GRAFTON dcnouncing methods
of warfare.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Governor Calls MEETING.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 5.--After
long distance telephone conversa-
tions today with federal and
county authorities at the scene of
the lynching of Robert Prayer at
Collinsvile last night, Gov. Low
den shortly before noon called a
conference of Atty.-Gen. Edward
j. Brundage and Assistant Adju
tant General Richings J. Shand in
the executive Offices to consider the
outbreak, which has aroused
Washington.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Wilson Names Members
Board Of Appraisers

Washington, April 5.-A board
of appraisers for the war depart
nent to determine compensation
for property already taken over or
to be taken over later by the gov
ernment, and to assist in the draw
ing up Of war department. cor
tracts was appointed today by
President Wilson.
Lieut.. Col John s. Dean and
Lieut.. Col. r. II. Montgomery,
were named on the board. but II -
provided that additional members
be appointed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
SIGNIFICANT MOVE OF JAPAN
PLAN VACATION STAY FOR
$1,000 PARIS CHILDREN

Paris, April 5.--The Ameri-
can Red Cross Is making ar
rangements in cooperation
with committee of Parisians
to send $4,000 children Of this
city to provincial center.
where they will be cared for
during the summer school va
cation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
NEW YORK STOCK BROKER
HELD IN $4,000 BAIL

New York. April 5.-R. s. Dawson.
a stock broker. indicted with Harry
Brolaski. Of Redondo Beach. Cal. and
Louis u. jennings in connection with
the sale Of 100000 Of alleged worth
less stock Of the Standard Film In
dustries. was arrested hero today and
held In $50, 900 bail for trial.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Brandon Declines
Prison Wardenship

Nashtille, April 5.-Prof. A. J..
Brandon. of Murfreesboro. TO-DAY de-
clined TO accept the position OF warden
OF tho main penltentiary at Nashville
recently offered him by the board of
control. He gave as his reason his
private interests and his desire 10 con-
tinue his work as chairman OF the
thrift stamp campaign in Rutherford
county.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05

NJ. Strohclln. counselor OF the iega-
tlon In Paris was one OF the worship
crs In tho Paris church struck by q
ON Good Friday. and with many others
was killed by the explosion. Germany
has already expressed regret for the
death OF NJ Strohelin to the Swiss
foreign once at Berne.
lf there was a suspension OF the
German bombardment because OF the
counseior's funeral. it was not one
which included the entire day of
Wednesday. AS Paris dispatches ge-
ported the resumption OF the bonn
bardment Wednesday morning.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
POLICE RAID OFFICES
|. w. w. IN SPOKANE

spokane wash. April s.-Pollce to-
day raided the headquarters Of the
Lumber Workers and Agricultural
WORKER unions of the Industrial
Workers OF the World hero and took
nifty men 20 police headquarters and
seized all books and literature In tie
looms.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Another Test Of
Worley's Organization
Especial 10 The News.)

Bristol. April 5.-W. r. Thomas, a
Bristol business man who has been
active as a candidate for trustee OF
Sullivan county subject to the demo-
cratic primary tomorrow, announces
his withdrawal. This leaves the contest
between John r. Snow, a former trus-
tee. and W. c. Cannon, prominent
farmer. Snow is said to have the
backing of Senator Parks Worley's or
ganization and the battle tomorrow will
be regarded as a further test OF the
strength of the Worley organization.
Cannon has made an active campaign
and seems hopeful Of winning.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
CuNARD LINER SUNK IN
IRISH SEA, SAYS REPORT

New York, April 5.-The Gu
nard line steamship Valeria, a
vessel Of 5,865 tons gross reg
lister. has been sunk in the Irish
sea, ACCORDING to word received
here by insurance interests.
The valeria left Mere March 4
with cargo for British port.
At the Office Of the Cunard line
1t was said instructions had
been received recently that
reports of loss of steamers of
the line must not be confirmed
or denied.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
St. Louis-Frisco Train
Plunges Through Bridge

Springfield, Mo-, April 5.-St. Louis
San Francisco passenger train No. 716
plunged through a bridge between
Goodland and Hammond. Okla, this
morning, killing c. n. WEIGH, an cx-
press messenger of Monett, Mo-, and
injuring between twenty-five and
thirty passengers. The train was en-
route from Paris, Tex. to Monett. Mo.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Vienna Reiterates
Czernin's S Peace Story

Amsterdam, April SAN official
announcement made in Vienna to-
day rsiterates ...e assertion OF
Foreign Minister Cxernin, which
was denied yesterday by Premier
Ciemeneeau, OF France, that a
conversation concerning peace
has been sheld between Austria.
Hungary and France.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Wilmington, n. C., Gets
Concrete Shipyards

Washington. April 5.-Selection
of Wilmington, n. c., as the site
OF one of the shipping boards new
concrete shipyards was definitely
announced today by Chairman
Hurley.
Three Small and four large CON
crete tankers will be built at Will
mington, Mr.. Hurley said, TO be
used in the Mexican oil trade. The
yards can be built within sixty
days and Immediately thereafter
construction of the ships can be-
gin. The emergency fleet corpo-
ration will build the new yard,
which will have three ways.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Cotton Men Consider
Stabilizing Prices

Washington, April 5.--A meet.
ing OF representatives Of the cot.
ton industry and the price fixing
committee OF the war Industries
board was called today tor
Wednesday, to take up the ques-
ton Of stabiIizinp prices.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
IRISH CONVENTION ENDS
LONG DELIBERATIONS

London. April THE Irish con
Vcntion which has been discussing
the question OF home rule for sew
cral months concluded its deliber-
ations today. says the Central
News agency.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
JAPANESE NAVAL FORCES
LANDED AT VLADIV0SY0K
Action Follows Attack on Japanese Officer by
Russians One Is Killed and Two Wounded.
Force Landed SMALL, but Sufficient to Pre-
vent Further Disorders.

Washington, April 5.-Landing Of Japanese
naval forces at Vladivostok to protect life and
property was reported to the state department
today by the American consul there.
The action followed an attack on Japanese
officer by five armed Russians, who, upon being
refused money, killed one Japanese and wounded
two others. The force landed was said to be small
and only sufficient to prevent further disorders.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Suspend, Bombardment
In Difference TO Swiss

Amsterdam. April a. Berlin
official statement today says shat
the bombardment Of Paris was
suspended on Wednesday because
Of the funeral OF the counselor es
the Swiss legation in Paris.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
FAIR, SAYS BILLY 'POSSUM

Save up your
dollars. for. man
alive. tomorrow's
the day for the
liberty drive:
and n bond In
the hand Is
worth two In the
bush when II
comes 10 stop
ping a biz Hun
push.
The weather.
air tonight and
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05

London, April 5.--The Germans
concentrated troops early this
morning near Albert, the war Of
flee announces. British artillery
took them under its fire. In the
neighborhood OF Bucquoy and in
the Scarpe valley there was ae.
tive artillery fighting during the
night.
FIGHTING OVER GREAT AREA.
n london, April s.--rhs Ger.
s.t.h sU: .ss.. srr,na U 'tssss's MiSs from: On:
from Dsrnancourt, q few miles
south Of Albert, to Moyenneviils,
north of the Somme, according TO
a statement :. published by the
Evening Standard.
The chief points OF attack, the
newspaper says, were Oernan-
court, MenIn, Beaumont -ttamel,
Briesury and MoyennsviIie. The
Germans were repulssd with
heavy losses except At Dernan-
court, where they made q slight
gain. There has been no attack
south OF tho Somme 90 far to-.
day, the statement says.
The Germans. who yesterday re-
sumed their attempt to reach Amiens
and to separate the Anglo French
armies and who still are fighting for
their objectives, have, according to
official reports, thus far failed to
widen the salient which Is necessary
FOR their security. The Teutons have.
however, made some slight advance
on the direct road to Amiens.
Both the British and French on :
,ial statements admit slightwithdraw
Ills south of the city OF Amiens but
N both wings Of the battle front the
entente allied troops have succeeded
n repulsing all German attacks Eng
and Is calmly watching on the maps
he result OF this latest offensive and
very scrap of news about II Is read
eagerly.
Difficulties Obvious.
"Our difhcpties and those Of the
Enemy are fairly obvious" says the
standard. 1--WE are suffering from n
'ery heavy blow dealt TO Gen. Coughs
lrmy. The enemy on his side finds
hat the salient created through that
ocal success Is too narrow for his
purpose. A good m-.ny people no
Ioubt experienced certain disap-
continent that no great reaction on
he part OF the allies followed the ex-
austion Of the German effort. II
hould be remembered that the battle
; only In it's earliest stages and moth
ng would please the enemy COM
nanders better than a premature en-
loyment OF the reserves"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
MACON NEGRO HOTEL
BODY TO BUY BONDS

Macon. Ca. April 5.--The Negro Hotel
association OF this city has subscribed for
$500 worth of liberty bonds. and the
negro knights OF Pythias for $500 Worth.
The subscriptions Were caAhs
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
MOB OUTBREAK AROUSES
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS
Gov. Lowdon Calls Conference
to Consider Lynching of
German in Illinois.

Washington, April 5.-Atty.. Gen.
Gregory took to the cabinet meet
ing today a report Of the lynch.
ing of German, Robert p. Prayer,
at ColIinsvilIe, Ill.,, last night, for
discussion with President Wilson.
The government is expected to de-
nounce the mob's lawIess act and
to express the hope that there will
be no repetition elsewhere.
A brief report on the lynchins
reached the attorney general today
from United States Attorney Charlie,
A. Karch. Further details were asked
Officials made plain that they de.
plored the incident, both because of tn,
erect in this country and also because
IL is feared reprisals may be made In
Germany on Americans,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
Resigns as Counsel in
Probe Of Packing Trade

washington, April o.-trsnes
J. Hsney has resigned az counsel
Tor the federal trade commission
IN its Investigation OF the pack
ing industry.
Officials OF the commission said
Mr.. Heney had completed his work.
the results Of his investigation having
been turned over TO the commission
for compilation by Commissioner MuF-
dock. A report will be made TO Presl-
dent Wilson as soon as possible. Mr..
Heney left the commission April to
return 60 California. where he will be
candidate for governor.
The commission still has several in
vestiEators In the heid. working on
various angles of the packing inquiry
which have not been cleared up.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-05
RUSSIAN EMISSARY TO
BERLIN TELLS OF TREATY
Provinces of Esthonia and Lii
vonia to Be Under Russian
Sovereignty.

Moscow, Thursday, April 4-(By
the Associated Press.)-Peter Pc
troff, the Russian erissary, who.
yesterday returned from Berlin
with the ratified peace treaty signed
by Chancellor won HertIing and
Emepror William, tells the lives
tia, the bolshevik organ, that the
provisions of the ratified treaty
confirmed the declaration Of For
eisn Secretary Won kuehImann
during the reichstas's debate that
the provinces Of Livonia and Es-
thonia, lying east Of the new
Russo. German frontier, are to be =
under Russian sovereignty.
A map accompanying the treaty
shows the frontier running west OF the
provinces in question which fact. at M.
Petroff's suggestion, he says, was spe-
cifically stated in a special document
drawn up wien the treaty watts ratl-
fled.
Only Ratified BY Germany.
NJ. Petroff reports that only the peace
treaty with Germany has been ratified.
the representatives Of the other central
powers being absent. They have been
officially notified of the ratification OF
the German document, however, and
the exchange of ratified treaties will be
made soon. The treaties become ef-
fective from the moment of the ex-
change of documents. When the cor
respondent asked M. Petroff for further
details he declined to give them until
after reporting to the government
council. He expressed his personal
opinion tRt the Ukraine. as dis
tinct nation, was nonexistent there
being no racial differences between the
people of the Ukraine and of Russia.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-04
LOOK AT YOURSELF
Is Suffering Writing Lines
In your Face?

Many a
handsome
W o m a n
look s in
the glass
and secs
the prenla
ture lines
Of the old
ma g a l.
ready be-
ginning to
s h ow in
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-04
ON ALFALFA PASTURE
Animals Should Not Be Permitted to
Tramp Over It Until It Is Thor
ouohIy Established.

Alfalfa should never be pastured
the frs season, and in most cases it
will be hest to use 1t for hay-making
during he second season, in order
that it may Decome thoroughly estab-
Iished before animals are allowed to
tramp over it.
1t should never be pastured closely.
as this Injuries the crowns of the
plants. Horses and sheep are more
likely to do damage in this way than
are cattle or hogs. With cattle and
sheep, care must be exercised to avoid
bloating.
At first the animals should be turn
ed in for only a short time each day,
and hen the alfalfa is wet with dew
or rain there Is still greater need of
care to avoid blOating. It Is wise to
be a little more careful than with
clover.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-04
SELECTION OF Horse COLLAl
Close Attention Must g. Given to Pre-.
vent caIis--care Of Shoulder Is
Simple Process.

In order to prevent gals and more
serious conditions 1t is not enough to
give close attention to the selection of
the collar. The shoulder of the horse
should always be washed and given
special care when the animal is at
steady work. If the selection OF the
collar has been properly made and all
other things In regard to this piece of
harness looked after, the care of the
animals shoulder Is simple process.
Under these conditions washing the
shoulder with soap and pure water
after the harness has been removed
at the end Of days work, and thor
ough drying the parts by rubbing 1t
with clean cloths, is all that is neceS-
sary.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-04
IDEAL GIN CO.. SMITHv!LLE. GA.
500 Reward. 800

The readers Of this paper win be
pleased to leayn that there IS at sast
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages AND
that is catarrh. Catarrh being gre lily
Influenced by constitutional condi l9ns
requires constitutional treatment, Halss
faces of the System tlerebyD destrogi1g
the foundation OF the diseaees giving the
patient strength by building UP the On-
stitution and assisting nature in dolng itg
work The proprietors have SO n lcl1
faith in the curative powers OF Hail's
Catarrn Medicine that they offer .9ne
Hundred Dollars for any ease that It Calls
to cure. Send Ton list of testimonies.
Address n. J.. CBIENT1Y Il CO. FOL dc.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist 15c.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-04
DEPTH FOR DRILLING WHEAT
Results Given of Experiments Con.
Quoted by Ohio Experiment sta
ton for Five Years.

Considerable difference of opinion
exists among wheat growers as to the
proper depth OF drilling wheat. The
Ohio agricultural experiment station
has conducted tests for five years COM
pairing various depths of drilling and
broadcasting. The yield of wheat in
bushels per acre for wheat drilled one
inch deep was.2S.7 bushels; drilled two
inches, 2S.7 bushels per acre; drilled
three inches deep, 28.5 bushels per
acre; sown broadcast, 24.9 bushels per
acre.
~SSS @pvS . Ssee
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-04

her face. Secret suffering and sickness
is writing those lines every day palmer
and palmer.
They don't know what to do. Their
backs ache, their bodies ache; poor APP
petite, bad digestion, sallow skins,
dropping shoulders, always tired. Prob
ably suffering from organic or function
al trouble peculiar to women. Doctors
dom seem to help them. It's pitifuL.
But there is a way out.
A distinguished Southern physician
gave a life time of constant study to
perfeeting a remedy for suffering wo-
men and when he had perfected it he
rightly called it Stella Vitae, the star
of life.
All dealers sell it and so certain are
they that they guarantee to give your
money back If Stella Vitae doesn't BEN
eft you. IF you want to stop that nag
cling pain, aid your digestion, clear up
your complexion and regain your physl~
cal attractions try bottle of Stella
Vitae. Try It today. Don't hesitate, for
it costs you nothing if it fails to beneht
YOU, Your dealer sells it in 81 bottles.
Thacher Medicine Co, ct Chattanooga
Nsnmw
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-01-04
4 The COlOred People
81 Leesburg:

Now Is the time to buy
you a building lot on the
instalIment plan. There
are 80 building lots on the
Laura Mcmillan sub divi-
sion which formerly be-
longed to ID. r. Moreland,
which / can sell you on
easy payments.
ID. Forester.