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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07
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FRIDAY, JTNE Z, 1918
CANDIDATES NOT OPPOSED

CANDIDATES NOT OPPOSED
Congressman I. W. Sims is the
only democratic member from Ten
nessee that will have opposition in
his own party in the democratic
pri nary Of August. There is
everywhere a disposition to let
those congressman. who are stand
ing by the president, and are hold
ing important committee positions
on war legislation, go back unop-
posed. The people realize the
need at Washington Of experienced
members, representatives who are
familiar with the work in hand,
and it seems to be the desire not
only of the administration, bat of
the patriotic people generally, that
the work of the congress be hind
cred as little as possible by the
changing of congressman and by
adding new and inexperienced men
to congress at this important time.
Mr.. Sims is among the most use
full members of the lower house
aud his services are of such i'm
portance at this critical time in the
country's history that he cannot
leave to look after his race, and,
under these conditions, he should
not have opposition.
Ordinarily men have a right to
become candidates and seek any
Office they may choose. But this
appeals to US as a time when per-
sonal ambition should, to some ex-
tent at least, be thrown aside and
the best interests of the country
conserved. In every democratic
districg in the state, congressional
aspirants have taken this view Of
the situation, and refrained from
opposing the present member, feel
ing that their experience and fa-
miliarity with the work made it
urgent that they should be re-
turned. In the Eighth district
alone is this rule disregarded. The
important positions Mr.. Sims oc-
cupies, because of his committee
relations, his faithful service, his
close relation to the president and
his broad experience in legislation
make it exceedingly important that
he should be returned, and the pa
triotic people Of the district will
likely feel that way about his can
didacy. This is a time when the
paying of political debts and the
gratifying of personal aspirations
should have little weight 10 the Sc
lection of candidates.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07

The government at Washington
has insisted all along that every
one. who can do SO, should invest
in war savings stamps. 1t has now
reached a point where it is going
to Insist that you must buy them
and if you fail to respond then
Washington intends to know the
reason why. There are Men all over
Carroll county, some of them right
here in Huntingdon, with plenty
of surplus money, who have not
bought a stamp and they may ex-
pect, sooner or later, to render an
account to Uncle Sam for their
failure to respond to the call.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07
Victim of Huns

A horrible story of unspeakable
German atrocitg, the victim of
which is young American nurse,
has been received by wv. Cowan,
secretary of the state council,of
defense, from Jay Dougherty, a
four minute speaker of Santa Cruz,
Cal. The story as told by Dough-
erty follows:
Shortly after the outbreak of
the war young woman trained
nurse, stationed in northern
France, was captured by the Ger
mans. For eighteen months this
woman was kept in the officers
quarters, never allowed to leave
the three rooms in which she was
confined. She was Of a proud and
spirited race and fought valiantly
for her honor.
Every time she was attacked
she tried to scratch out the eyes
Of the officers. They soon found
way to cure her of that. She
will never scratch out the eyes Of
any more German officers. They
cut off both her hands,
This woman is not 5000 or
1000 miles from here, where her
story would be hard to verify.
When her condition became such
that the Germans no longer cared
for her, they sent her back to
France. From there she was
brought to the United States. She
is now in a hospital in San Jose.
CAL, with her hands cut off, wait
ing to give birth to a child that
she doesn'u even know the father
of, except that tits some hyena that
cllls himself a German officer. ''
From the Sacramento (Cal.) Star.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07

When Mr.. McAdoo is sick the
doctor has to take the temperature
OF the secretary of the treasury,
the director of the railroads, the
manager Of Pullman sleepers, the
head of the reserve banking sys-
tenn and several other potentates.
but he sets it all down on one card.
Commercial Appeal
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07

Any man who attempts to Sc
cure the seat of any mem Der of
either house of congress, whose
duties require him to remain in
constant attendance upon that
body, either during the primaries
or during the election period after
ward, is not loyal, and should be
given short shift by the people
whom be would represent if he
could fool them. The Hartman
Record.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07

j. Sam, Johnson has been APP
pointed member of the local
board to take the place of Prof. j.
A. Robins who recently resigned
to enter the Y. NJ. g. A. work in
France. Mr.. johnson is complete
" enlisted in army work and will
make a splendid member of the
board. His appointment came
from Gov. Rye. This is import
ant work and Mr.. johnson is
thoroughly capable of making an
efficient and useful member, and
performing bis duties in an Inn
partial and just manner.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07

they fear our armed convoy craft,
50 they turn in fury against de-
fenseless coasters. 1t is the method
Of mad man, Of a highwayman,
and it represents closely the char
acter of the nation and people we
are called upon to fight in order
to maintain our freedom and stop
the ravages of Prussianism.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-06-07
1T CAN BE DONE

Somebody said that it couldn't be done
But he, with cbuckle, replied
That maybe it couldnt," but he would be one
Who wouldn't say So till he tried.
So he buckled right in, with a trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried, he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done-and he did it.
Somebody scotfed: oh, you'll never do that;
AT least, no one ever has done il"
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,
And the first thing we knew he d begun it,
With lift Of his chin, and bit of a grin,
Without any doubling or quit it;
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done-and he did it,
There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done;
There are thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to YOU one
by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you.
But just buckle in with bit Of grin,
Then take off your coat and go to it,
Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing
That cannot be done'-and you'll do it.
Author Unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
SCARCITY OF TRAMPs.

Down in Philadelphia there has re- gently been sold an institution which lAs for the past Is years been used as a shelter for homeless men and during that time over 10000 have found accommodations there. For sev- eral weeks previous to the sale there had been no applicants for lodgings and those in charge reached the con- clusion that it had served it's purpose and inasmuch as there was no use for it now concluded that there would be none in the future and that the only thing to do was to dispose of it.
 That this decision was arrived at rather hastily, unless there was de- sire on the part of those backing the home to get cut of the work. is in dicated on the face of it for the very fact that the homeless stragglers and the foaters who move from one city to another are now at the lowest ebb dnss not mean that this condition is going to be maintained indefinitely.
 Just now there is a great demand
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed By
 Norwich Testimony

; Don't take our word for it.
 Don't depend on strangers state ment.
 Read Norwich enforcement.
 Read the statements of Norwich citizens.
 And decide for yourself
 Here is one case of it.
 Hiram U. Neff, 465 East Main St.. says: T have used Doan's Kidney Pills off and on for a number of years for attacks of kidney trouble and rheumatic pains. The pain has settled mostly in my back, across my kidneys, and at times I could scarcely get around. I could hardly stoop or straighten on account of the pain when I had those attacks. My kid neys have also acted irregularly and the secretions have been unnatural, at such times. I have bought Doan's Kidney Pills at Sevin & Sons Drug Store and they have always removed the pains and regulated my kidneys.'
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Piils-the same that MT. Nef had. Foster Milbuxn C., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
STORIES OF THE WAR

A Visit to an American Rest Camp.
 Its precise situation does not matter. It is in England; that is the important, the wonderful fact. Take a map and select some high, windy spot whence you can get view over miles of English country, hill and dale and woodland, and it will do for the Amer ican camp One other thing is needed before the imagination can fully com prehend this portent. The high, windy spot must be within walking distance of an old English town, which has an intimate place in our early history and owns as many legends as would make book of romance and enchantrnent.
 Many Americans visited the town in the old days. They were then in a hurry, and did not mind what they paid to get in and out again quickly. They used to do" the town; and the townspeople, perceiving their lavish ness and being simple folk, perha ps, fell into habit of doing" them. But neither party to the transaction seems to have complained. The town grew accustomed to being polished off in the course of half day or so, while the Americans were delighted at ticking another name in their guide books.
 Their successors actually occupy a rest camp. It is true that they do not sit down for very long, for they are on business, and rather pressing business. But every provision is made for their comfort, which they have made themselves. So it comes about that, stumbling on the camp by chance, a man who has known the high, windy spot in the days of peace is at first a little dazed by the trans formation wrought by war. The streets
 of huts remind him of the towns that grow up in night in a colony There is a shock between them and hallowed history and tradition; as though some Smithville or Browns City had nested in the ruins of Pompeii, and weer raising it's crest in defiance of the heavy hand of Time. Then. his eye lighting on open spaces and certain
 mysterious nets, he recognizes the in defeasible signs of the race. The squatters have brought their sports with them as well as their provisions Here they box. and over there they 1 chase a ball. With the nets they fish for physical health and fitness.
 Apparently, the haul is great Of the 1 thousands of men in the prime of thei1 l youth who march along the rnemoried roads, not one seems burdened witt nerves or an ache. Most of them are i tall, and all have the kind of chest l that throws out a tunic. Nor do they need the Biblical injunction to rejoice
 in the days of their youth. They exui
 in the play of every muscle and sinew
 But behind the lean, brown faces lurkt
 notable seriousness. The British
 soldier smiles when he is most in ear
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
- ----~ - - - --- SAVING ON GASOLINE.

Commendable is the manner in which the automobile owners have thus far responded to the appeal of the fuel administration for the saving of gasolene on Sundays by eliminat- ing pleasure riding. It shows a dis position which is in every way praise worthy and it would appear from ob- servation that if there continued to be the same response each weekend that there would be no need of issuing an order regarding that matter.
 The way in which the owners of cars kept them in the garage Sunday indicates that they realize the i'm portance of every one doing his part, ana those who were inclined to dis regard the request on Sunday are likely to be shamed into it on subse- 1uent occasions.
 It cannot fail to be realized. how ever, that while there is a great op- portunity to effect saving in this fuel on one day in the week there is likewise an equally good chance tC increase it during the remainder of the week for all of the pleasure rid 4ng IS DN no means COHHIIeu CO SuH- days. There are six other days when there can be a considerable reduction in motoring for pleasure without do-
 ing any serious harm.
 At the same time that there Is a saving being made in gasolene it should not be forgotten that expenses are being reduced and this should not mean the burning of a greater quan- tity of the motive fluid week days and it is not a bad suggestion whicf is made to the effect that this cutting down of expenses should result in 2 stimulating of war saving stamr buying. That would mean something to show for the individual as well a' the government from a lesser con. sumption of gasolene.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03

nest, but these men. on the contrary. eyes and set lips They are the most solmen of the allies,
 So much for an impression of them on the march. At play. they let loose the wild humor of Mark Twain, com pared with which all British fun, save the East -ender's when he is really out for the day, is prifn and even grim. The same man who talks to you of common things with the dtcorum of finishing school for young women is changed into a yelling, gestieulating wild man the moment he sets foot on the baseball ground.
 Set down here on, this most English soil, and staying but a little while, they study the country. Mention the local legends, and you discover that they have formed opinions on them. They possess quite a nice sense of where history ends and romance be- gins. One Of them. discussing the subject with me, expressed definite views on the burial place of re- uowned hero. This man was a chauf- feur. The whirlwind pace he drove at may have given him leisure for specu- lation. All I could do was listen and hold on; so the theory cannot get into print. It was not so fascinating in any case, as the spectacle of the man himself, taken from remote Ameri- can state, conveyed over few thou sand miles of land and sea. and plant ed on this sacred ground to teach an Englishman his own antiquities. Not arrogantiy, by any means, but with a winning air of suggestion.
 Arrogance, boasting, side" or
 'swauk" are all alien to the avera ge
 American soldier. If there are more modest or more shy men on the face of the globe than these campers-out they must live In some as yet undis- covered spot, n the heart of Africa ol at the Poles.
 It Is, however, notorious that Amer ican can claim a larger variety of hu' manity than most countries. One cas-. ual acquaintance in this camp came from Georgia, and another, who claim ed New England as his home, tolC 1 how a smal census had been taker of a dozen soldiers selected at random | by whom eight states were represent ed. It was the man from New Eng land who let me into the secret O
 what shocks the American soldier 1T
 England. Unless he happens to bt familiar with the haunts of the 'idTt rich" in big towns. he is struck either dumb or into language by the sigh
 of women smoking cigarettes.-A Lon don Times Correspondent.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
SHE HAD THE PROOF

Tt doesn't make one bit of differ ence," said the energetic woman who was sorting wool whether or not a feminine individual has spent her en- tire life from childhood on desert island-there is one thing she instant ly can tell you about with entire pos itiveness, and that is how to treat your husband! It seems to me that in the course of my married existence I have been absolutely pursued by friends and acquaintances endeavoring to give me points on taking care of John. To the casual eye John presents calm and unharried-in fact. l might say flat ly satisfled-appearance. and yet there must be some subtle aura which l do not dGtect that reveals to the world that he is an abused and suffering man.
 '"The general idea seems to be that I am brutal woman because I do not hurl myself with sobs of thanlSfulness upon his neck whenever he appears before me, neither do ask solicitous ly whether he hasn't a headache and insist that he is looking pale. If I did that, John would take to his bed in deep alarm and consider himself ter ribly sick man.
 "The .troubls is that the unmarrieds do not recognize the sort of persifage that adoripg husbands and wives use For instance, when I say, John, for heavens sake. go shave! You look like tramp and I'm ashamed of you! Miss Pickles. who lives at our hotel and is engaged in research work con- corning the ancient Assyrians, turns pale and says no wonder the divorce courts are full She says a woman should never relax the charming ado ation she bestowed upon her husband before she married him and should treat him with the same delicacy of la 7'uage.
 Now. any real human woman knows that if I were to approach John, lounging over the newspaper. his face all bristles and coo at him as though were engaged to him, something ter rible would mapped.
 John. darling, suppose l began 'you'll do something for me. won't you. sweetheart? It would make me such a happy girl if you would brighten my life by but by this time l know John would have fainted away such would have been his grief at realizing that I had lost my mind.
 Take the occasion of our twentieth wedding anniversary. for instance. l related it with gusto to the knitting circle at the hotel and received my
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03

for weriynen. At the same time the work or hght order and anti-loaAng laws are getting particular attention while many of the class to be found in such an institution have been called for military service. The result is that the tramp has virtually disap- peared from ali parts of the country and naturally such center as Phila- delphia feels the effect of it. That this is likely to continue during the period of the war cannot be question ed but it will be one great and grand surprise if those who can get away from work do not resume the same habits they were fond of at the first opportunity. The tramp may be scarce now but experience teaches that he will return.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
REGISTRATION DAY.

In the designation by President Wilson Of next week Thursday, Sep tember F, as registration day fer all males Of the country between the ages of IS and 45, which means all those who have not attained their 18th birthday, and who have not al- ready registered, it obligates each and every one to appear before his local district board and fill out the regis tration blank.
 This does not mean simply those who are in good health, those who are citizens or those who may be called for military service, but every man between those ages whether he iS a citizen or alien, whether he has taken out his first papers Of citizen ship, whether he is subject of a n-u- tral or belligerent nation, whether he ia physically disabled or healthy in every respect. In the case of the s:ck and the inmates of institutions special provision is made for obtain ing their records.
 The determination of those who will be drawn for service does not rest with the individual IL is recog- nized of course in connection with this extension or the draft ages that only a certain proportion will be available for military service because only a certain percentage will be found physically fit for the duties which will be required of them. as has been shown in the case Of the first draft. But it is important that all should be included in the registra- ton since it is not to be forgotten that failure to respond to the order carries with it a penalty which all but slackers should be anxious to avoid
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
THROUGH THE SWITCH LINE.

On the Hindenburg line 10 the east of Arras the German high command has placed great reliance in the so called Drocourt- -Queant switch line, q branch of the nam line of defense which had been heavily protected. When the pressure became such that it was impossible to hold the line run ming through Bullecourt this branch WIS depended upon to check the ad- vance of the allies and it has been im- possible in the past to get past that point on the way to Douai and Cam bgaL To a certain degree it has been expected that the Teutonic forres would endeavor to block the advance in that region by taking advantage of the defenses available but the latest information from the western front Is to the effect that not only has this switch line been reached but that the British have been able to pierce 1t.
 This with the progress which has been made about Lens and the steady advance in the valley of the Lys which indicates the early retaking Of tho territory to the west of Armen- tieges and Lille not only makes it evil dent that the allies are not going to be satisfied with driving the Germans back to the Hindenburg line but that the German high command realizes the difficulties which are faced ir trying to retain that position.
 With the persistent efforts which are being made in that portion of tho front the British are making consis- tent gains each day toward Douai anC Csmbrai and the breaking through O the switch line portends much greatei success in that region. the capture ot which would seriously eudanger tn enemy's line of defense both to tn north and the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Board of Education action is a re- hinder for the young folks and the teachers that the long vacation will soon be over. School doys will come again. beginning Seutember g, little later than usual. The long rest period this year has been different than usual Many scholars and teachers have de- voted part of it to production. And they feel all the better for it. They have gained valuable lessons in oc- complishment and self denial. They will be able to deal more effectively with school duties because of this ex- perience. Telegram.
 Old automobile drivers have mo- ticed the fact that the streets were never so filled with wheeled traffic as they are now. It requires as much care to thread the streets of Manchester as the streets of city. We suspect that Manchester is a city, even though we close our eyes to the fact But whether we are or not we have wheels enough for a city and anyone who thinks he can tra- verse our streets these days as he would village lane will very soon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-03

very worst .ambasting from Miss Pickles in consequence My mother was away and I was going to have small dinner at her apartment. John and I decided we would have no party on account of the kaiser, but we would just ask one or two, relatives who were in town Mothers cook and prepared all the things that one never gets when boarding and had spent the whole afternoon helping It chanced that John took that day to have, something changed on the auto mobile and it proved a longer job than he expected. About 5.So he phoned me. not from th, hotel where he should have been getting dressed for our an- niverstary dinner, but from the garage.
 "'What time is dinner? asked John. Six thirty said I.
 Hum said John. Say do you know, don't believe can get through with this job to get there I want this thing fixed before I start out tofnor- row on that trip. I believe I'd rather so without any dinner and get this dore. You see. I'm going to be Sc late It was then the thorrible thought daysned on me. In his ahsorp- tion in his car he had quite forgotten the date. We had been living at moth CTS that week, anyhow. so the meals being served there had not logged his memory.
 'Alright!' I told him shortly. Pity you weren't too late twenty years age today!' And ping went up the re- ceiver.
 Tn exactly fifteen minutes John ar rived at the front door. hidden be- hind a box containing twenty Ameri- can Beauty roses.