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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
HOSPITAL AND TRAINING
CORPS FOR MEMPHIS

A dispatch from Washington states
that next Tuesday contractors will be
asked to submit bids for improve
ments on the Lotus Building, which
has been selected by government ag-
ents for convalescent hospital. The
proposed improvements contemplate
the expenditure of S150,000
The government has also approved
the West Tennessee State Normal
School, near Memphis, for an army
training corps. The only condition
precedent to establishing this corps
IS the enrolment Of 100 students for
military training.
THE eonyalescent hospital will pro-
vide for the accommodation Of 1000
beds, which means permanent EN-
ployment Of force of approximately
1000 nurses. attendants (who will be
enlisted mem, and surgeons.
The young men trained IN the train
ing corps will be subsequently picked
for finishing course at the several
army training camps. The adoption
Of this plan will mean the concentra-
tion Of several hundred young men
from the states near Memphis at the
West Tennessee State Normal School.
It is understood that the war de-
partment has made arrangements to
take over the Nineteenth Century
Club building and the Lyceum thea
Ger building, with the exception Of
the theatcr, to be used for offices In
conjunction with the convalescent
hospital
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
CAR ROBBERS ARE
ARRESTED At RIALTO
Broke Open Wrong Car in Attempt TO-
Rob Railroad Of Whiskey
Near RiaIto.

r.. O. Willis and Al. %. Prescott, Of
Memphis, both white, were arrested
III Lauderdale county, just across the
Illinois Central trestle at Rialto, Sat
urday night BY Sheriff White. Deputy
HID Roberts and two special officers Of
the 1. G. road. These men are charg-
ed with an attempt to steal a car
load Of whiskey which was III tram
Sit from Louisville to New Orleans.
III seems that the men had the
wrcng car number, and broke into a
car cf merchandise, thinking IT con-
tanned the booze.
The men were taken to Jail in Rip
lev to await trial. The officers are
satisfied these men are members Of
d regularly organized band of whis-
key thieves which have gone into the
business at Rialto. They claimed to
be on d fishing trip and were camp
ed in the woods near the scene of the
robbery.
E. Hart, Merritt Dickson, Hal Dun
can, George Conner, Wcbber Owen
and Oliver Welcher, all colOred, were
arrested by the same officers Satur-
for trespassing on the Illinois
Central railroad by stealing a ride.
They were afterwards tried before
ESQ. Lauderdale Richardson, were
each given fine Of SIS, and being
unable either to secure or pay it,
were sent to Jail.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
JACKSON FARMERS INSTITUTE

The Farmers Institute meets in
Jackson. Tenn, on September 3, Al
and 5. This annual meeting is called
a farmers institute, but it IL intend
ed for all who are interested in farm
ing and in household problems.
the meeting two sections
will be held-one for the women and
one for the men.
Farming on ''war basis with
special emphasis on the growing Of
wheat, will be Of interest to the men.
In the woman's building "War Activi-
ties and War Time Problems" will
be discussed.
No free transportation will be
granted this year, but since the rain
drive through the country will be
delightful.
We feel that this meeting IL quite
worth while. SO let's 20. Let's
take a big crowd have d good time,
and bring something good back with
us to Upton county.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
NIGHT MARSHAL HUNT
KILLS GARRIGK HILL
Hunt Claims He Shot Hill II Self.
Defense--Is Bound Over Under
Bond Of $4,000.

Last Friday night Carrick G. Hill,
Id farmer Of the Solo neighborhood,
was shot BY Assistant City Marshal
Jack Hunt about IL o'clock, and died
lat 2 o'clock ait r. S. Maley's UNDER
taking shop, where he was taken att
tai he was shot. Witnesses state
that Hunt was standing iii front of
Rogers & Kinney's place OF business
on the north side of the square when
approached BY Hill, who claimed that
he and some Of his friends had been
nlistreated by Hunt
Hunt denied the charge, and asked
Hill To leave him alone, stating that
liz did not want to have any trouble
with him. Witnesses state that Hunt
away from Hill several time
but was followed by HILL Hunt claims
that Hill ran his hand III his trousers
pocket as if to Get a gun, and that
notwithstanding Hunts repeatedly
asking him to stay away, advanced
on him. Thereupon Hunt drew his
pistol and shot Hill twice, one ball
striking his left arm and the other
ball entering his left side just be-
low the heart.
Hunt claims that he killed Hill in
|self-defense. Some time ago, while
attempting to arrest Hill for disturb
ing the peace, Hunt was assaulted
by Hill. Hill had the reputation Of
being d desperate man when drinking,
and it is claimed that he was drink
ing on the night he was shot He was
not armed at the time Of the shooting,
but It IS claimed that he was armed
earlier iii the night. Hunt has the
reputation Of being a quiet and peac-
able officer. He surrendered to the
authorities, and was released after
executing a $4,000 bond. His pre-
liminary trial took place before JUS
tice j. i. Richardson Monday. He
waived examination and was bound
over to the circuit court In $4,000
bond, which he executed.
Hill is survived BY d widow and
four children. Hunt Is unmarried.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
b Il. r. u. NEWS

The b. Y. P. II, Of the First Baptist
Aarch extends cordial invitation to
nj ID attend the program to be given
bs tie Junior grades next Sunday
evaninp ut 1880 o'clock. This is the
last service given before the pastor
leaves lis, and thus far it promisS to
il one Of the very best, full Of en-
fs,usiasfn and interest from start to
finish. The leader Of this group is
Miss lRebecca Fortner. Come and
sse these young folks grow.
Certificates will also be presented
Is ! class of manual graduates.
Next Monday night at $3.50 so
e;sl feature Of the b, Y. F Y. will
IA given in the parior Of the church,
II which the entire membership Of
fhe church IS invited, as well as all
Sfhers who wish to be well entertain
ad A feature Of the program will be
erin over some Of the surrounding
territory. The s'train" will depart
axaetlv at $50 p. N. This social
Il III honor Of the pastor, Rev. Chas.
Wauford.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
AUTO J0Y-RIDING PUT
UNDER BAN ON SUNDAYS

Washington August 27.-The fuel
administrator today called unon the
public in states east Of the Mlssis-
sippi river to cease the using Of att
classes Of automobiles, with few
named exceptions, motorcycles and
motorboats on Sunday until further
notice as d gasoline conservation
measure. Only voluntary compliance
with the letter and spirit Of the re-
Guest win prevent the issuance Of a
mandatory order prohibiting the use
Of gasoline on Sundays, it was de-
clared at the fuel administration head
quarters. Automobiles for hire are
included in the curtailment program.
Motor vehicles to which the re-
strietions do not apply were announc-
ed as follows Tractors and motor
trucks employed in actual transport
alton Of freight.
Vehicles Of physicians, used IN per-
formance Of professional duties,
Ambulances, fire apparatus, P9iiise
patrol wagons, undertakers wagons
and conveyances used for funerals.
Railway equipment using gasoline.
Repair outfits employed by tele-
phone and publ cservice companies.
Motor vehicles on errands of neees-
sity ip rural communities where
Transportation by steam Oh electricity
Ii not available.
TIE action was taken by the fuel
administration, it was stated, to meet
\ threatened shortage Of gasoline for
shipment overseas, created biz increas~
ed domestic demands and excessive
military operations in France.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
B, N. C, SECRETARY'S
WEEKLY DISCOURSE
Discusses More Items Of Interest to
People Interested In Welfare
Of the County.


A farmers meeting has been cagIed
Tor Randolph next Saturday after.
noon at 4 o'clock. AT this time a mes.
sage from the government win III
given special emphasis. Upton coun-
~ VIII doubtless have two Thousand
boys IN the service Of our governments
before this time next year. and VA
owe certain obligations to them ana
Ito the government. Let us pef tbese
things before Us and help each other
aii we can. The matter for consider
alton won't cost us anything, but viii
perhaps make US some money.
Upton county ought to have bio
delegation at the farmers insfitufe
at Jackson September 8, 4 and B.
lheey are to have fine program.
Inc Business Mems Club is send
me. out for Congressman Hubert Il
Flsher 9 lot Of government bulletins
on the sheep-killing dog. In this dav
81 wool shortage and meat shortage
ghe Dog IS not IN good standing with
Uncle Sam. Il our people want law
Tor his regulation, word 10 our
representatives, Mr.. "A. MI Moose. Mr.
leo. D. Green on Mr.. L. E. Gwinn
would be timely.
Not much information can Be given
yet m regard to the fair. Tho COM
are all out OF town and
definite arrangements cannot be made
as yet, but we expect to have some
thlng TO say next week. We expect
to have fine prize for the best
community exhibit and hope some ST
progressive communities of Tin
ION county will have good displays
Of their products.
The secretary received his commits
sion today as director Of speakers III
the fourth Liberty loan. This cam
paign will open on September % ana
continue three weeks, it is UNDER
stood. It is costing us some money
TO chase Germans these DAYS. but
e boys report they are having d
good time dong it.
Fine reports are coming in about
lur wheat acreage for this fall. The
are that more wheat viii
be soWn this fall than in many years
IA this county The world is hungry,
ind the man who has something fcr
people to eat win find ready market
Tor long time to come. we have d
number Of good wheat farmers who
nave expressed willingness to meet
with the citizens of any community
That wants TO talk about sowing
wheat this fall. We will be glad to
AXE them to any meeting that may
1e called We expect to have iii Cow
ngton plenty Of good seed wheat
which will be sold at about cost. Bet
ser engage plenty of it. as it Is hard
u get just when we need it.
1t has rained now, and our minds
naturally turn to the fall gardens.
II is rather late to plant sweet corn
and snap beans and peas, but with
] late frost we will profit by having
planted them. 1t is Just the season
70 plant beets, radishes, lettuce, spin
ach, mustard, turnips, rape, squash,
md carrots. Let us transplant our
sall cabbage ond onion sets.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
MERCHANTS MUST CANDLE

Complaints have come to me that
some merchants are disregarding the
aar-candIing rule. All merchants are
required to candle all eggs purchased
whether they are to be sold 10 con-
sumner or shipper. A retailer Of
ergs mot required to have icensel
who violates Gambling regulations is
BIZ an "unfair ORDER which
forbids all licensees supplying him
any food commodities. I trust ali
Tipton county merchants viii regard
ne law. and not subject themselves 70
these inconvenience.
Respectfully.
r. II. MCBRIDE,
County Food Administrator.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
ECONOMIC STRENGTH on ALLIES

The New York World points out
strength Of sallies over CEN
trail powers. Figures were brought
ant at the recent international con-
ference on commerce held in London,
which showed that the allies have
nearly all raw materials at their dis
posal
AS regards wool, 1,1S8,000 tons are
found i'll allied countries as against
97 1000 tons in enemy countries; cot
ton. 4,659,000 tons against none; silk,
229 600 tons against 10000; flax,
$4,000 tons against 100000 tons;
India rubber, 10000 tons against
none; copper, 100000 tons against
81 900; nickel, $3.50 100000 tons against
Ia 100000: aluminium. 529,000,0OO
tons against 100000; petrol, So
100000 tons against 10000 tons.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
LEAGUE
WORKER AT SALEM

Mr.. Hammond. an anti-saloon
league worker, will be at Salem A. =.
p. church next Sabbath. September !,
1T IL o'clock. IN the interest Of ma
tional prohibition. Let everyone come
and hear him, for he is worthy
man in q noble cause.
IT. B. INCLUSION,
JAS. S. SHAW.
JAS. A. MOORE,
Committee.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
EIGHTEEN no F0RTY-FIYE
DRAFT BILL PASSES SENATE

Washington, August 27.-The man
power bill, bringing within the army
draft all men from 1s to as years
old, was passed late today BY the sem
ate with a modified work or fight
clause.
All efforts to change the age limits
or to direct separate classification Of
youths under q failed, and the meas
ure now goes to conference between
the house and senate with no differ
ences for serious controversy except
the work or fight provision.
The senate was recorded unani-
mously for the bill.
Senator Gore, Of Oklahoma, who
cast the only negative vote on the roll
call. withdrew it and was excused
from voting.
The work or fight amendment as
retained in the bill provides;
That when any person shall have
been placed in a deferred or exempt
ed class for any of the reasons in this
paragraph set forth, he shall not be-
AhAAb4SH w 4EAttctAAA A4lGA SAtk dAAA~oa AlS
shall in good faith continue, while
physically able to do So, to work at
and follow such occupation, employ
ment or business, and If he fails
so TO do he shall again become sub
jeet to the draft. The president shall
make regulations for enforcing this
provision.
"This proviso shall not apply IN the
case Of a strike If the strikers have
submitted or viii at once submit the
dispute to the war labor board, agree
to abide and do sbide BY It's decision
and do at once resume work and con-
tinue work pending such decision
The said board shall take up and de-
eide all such disputes as speedily as
Both the Tennessee senator's, Shields
and Mcclellan. voted for the new
draft bill, which will register for SER
vice beneath the American flag mil
ions Of men between the ages Of IS
and as.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29

About It's MEMBERS of the Cold
Greek Club and visitors left Wednes-
day for a several days sojourn at the
Among the members Of
the party were Messrs. A. r Smith,
Farl Fisher, Tillman Cooper. Jim
Walker, IS. C. Shelton, Charles Fish
er William Fisher Grant Reid. John
Ely and George WooIlen, Of Mem
pms B. G. Buford, of Dallas, Texas;
r. B. Baptist and ]. A. Shelton.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29

Mr.. ]. S. Raffin win be employed
as seed Weigher at the Covington Cot
ton OH Cos during the coming sea-
son. Mrs. D. A. Sheriff. of Browns
Vile, win assist her brother-in law,
III E. t. Smith, the bookkeeper IN the
office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
If BACK HURTS USE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Eat less meat il Kidneys feel
like lead or Bladder
bOtherS.

Most folks forget that tho kidneys,
like the bowels, get sluggish and
clogged and need Gushing OCCASION
ally, else wo have backache and dull
misery In tho kidney region. severe
headaches. rheumatic twinges. torpid
liver. acid stomach slccplessnesS and
all sorts or bladder disorders.
You simply must keep your kidneys
active and clean. and tho moment you
feel an ache or pain i'm the kidney re-
rion, get about four ounces of Jad
Salts from any good drug store here,
take q tablespoonful in a glass of
water before breakfast for q few DAYS
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from tho
acid Of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bineh with lithia, and liz harmless TO
flush clogsed kidneys and stimulate
them 10 normal activity. II also neu.
tralizes the acids In the urinc so II no
longer irritates, thus ending bladder
disorders.
Jad Salts is harmless; inexpensive;
makes delishtrul cffervcscont lithia-
water drink which everybody should
take now and then 10 keep their kid
ney5 clean. thus avoiding serious com
piications.
A wel,-known local druggist says hs
soils lots Of Jad Salts 10 folks who be .
lteye in overcoming kidney trouble
Swhilc II " only trouble.--Ady. fti
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
View of English
Papers on AnsUer
All Demand Rcparation for
Belgium and Punishment
for Huns.
tBy Associated Press. J

LONDON. October a.-DiscussinE the
ultimate peace terms, the London news
papers refer with ind snation TO the
ontrages still persisted in by the re-
treating Germans. and unanimously do
mand PREPARATION and punishment, iNr
these latest crimes, we'll as for her
outrages committed during the war.
The Daily Telegraph says: 1.-The
evacuation OF Belgium will not undo
the crime Of 1914. PREPARATION TO the
fullest measure must also be made, for
Belgium has the first claim on Ger
manys resources for the unspeakable
outra8es she has suffered"
The Morning Post says: Indemnity
for Belgium should be made as heavy
as possible and Germany made to- feel
the weight of her transgressions by the
necessity of paying for them"
The Post also suggests that the war
indemnity SHOULD Include the handing
over to the allies of the merchant ships
which Germany has been building.
The Daily Mail demands that Ger
many should be punished with the ut
most severity for the wanton destruc.
ton of French towns. and the other
newspapers indorse this demand. The
Daily Express .counsels the stoppage
of raw materials to Germany until all
accounts have been settled.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
6.@:.:...:nsG
OUR PARENTS
BEFORE US
Says Golden Lady, Used Black.
Draught-Interesting Tale Of
Her Faith in This Old Re.
liable Family Remedy.

Golden. Ill Mrs. Alice Metz, OF
this place, thinks that when YOU
have found a good thing. it is your
duty to let others know about IL.
She writes we have used Black
Draught In our family for years, as
our parents before us used It, ms
general medicine for liver and stom-
ach troubles.
II is also fine for the children.
They get away sometimes. Just like
children will. and eat just every
thing. Many times have prevented
serious troubles by taking my chill
dren In hand and dosing them thor
oughly with Black-Draught.
MY husband takes Black Draught
for constipation. II worked won
ders In his case. In fact, we arc
all true believers in Black Draught
and arc never out Of 1t. We would
not resort 10 any other remedy.
under any circumstances"
Thedfords Black Draught is a
medicine that every person should
keep in tho house. and use at the
least sign OF Indigestion. constipa.
tion. liver and stomach troubles.
Ii Is purely vegetable. aud acts &C
lively on tho bowels, gently stimu-
iating the liver. and helping 10 In
crease the normal discharge OF bile
into the intestines. 1t assists in the
digestion OF food and relieves consti-
patton in prompt and natural way.
Try BlackDraught.
At all druggists-AdY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
SMASH STRONG
POINT OF KRIEMHILDE LINE

with THE AMERICAN FIRE?
AftMY WEST OF THE MEUSt:, October
s;rAttacking at $50 o'clock this morn
ing. in a thick mist, the Americans
smashed Trench Mamel," one OF the
strongest portions OF the famous kfiem-
hildo line lying on the crest OF IA
strongly wired hill, south and south
exist OF Romagnc. Capture OF th!S
trench was followed by our breaking
through tho whole kricmhildc position
ipon1ing our center.
THE Germans have no other we'll es-
tSnlIshed line for many miles to inc
rear.
flor fully nineteen hours preceding
the infantry smash our guns OF all cal
ibsrs hlazed away at the powerfnlly
fortified Kriemhilde system, blowing
the strong wire belts TO smithereens'
The inferno OF hot metal We sent over
forced the Germans to eracuate inc
To-day was the greatest single
achievement OF this great offensive
a certain captain is renortins thus:
We captured a hell OF lot or prs
oners."
!n. a southeastcrly direction from south
of, Romagne TO south OF Cunel.
The battle continues.
crossing. pouring through the breach
in the krien,hilde line up the Andon
Valley. The weather is clear and raw
oys operations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
HUNS RENEW HORRORS
AFTER SEEKING ARMlSTICE
Leading French Manufacturing Cities
are Burned. Mined aRd RuineA
Before Flight.
[ By Associated prtss.l

tBy Associated prtss.1
PARIS, October e.--JuieS Combon,
the former French ambassador at
Washington and, one of tho foremost
figures I'm French affairs. said to the
Associated Press to-day.
at the moment the central powers
address themselves to President Will
son to obtain An armistice and begin
negotiations for peace. the German ar
mics renew the horrors they have been
committing in all the occupied terri.
tories.
est. Quentin. Lens. cambrai. Douai
are burned. mined. ruined. Having for.
merly been project OF the Department
of the North. know what this new
terror means TO tie regions devastated
BY the German armies. These represent
the richest territory territory OF
France, where the largest French In.
dustrial establishments are located.
All these centers have a glorious past.
They arc filled with splendid monu.
ments and museums and libraries OF
priceless treasures. In CambrAi stands
the tomb OF the illustrious Fcnelon.
One cannot view without profound
sadness all the ruins the German IN
raders are leaving behind them-Aruihs
that represent not only material losses.
but also moral Losses.
Tho conduct OF the German armies
Is an outrage 70 civilization and hu-
manity."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
SIR ERIC GEDDEs PAYS
HONOR TO WASHINGTON
Visit. Mount Vernon and Places .
wreath OF RoseA at Tomb Of
Great Leader.

WASHINGTON, October Sir Eric
dtddos. First Lord OF the British Ad.
miralty. visited Mount Vernon to-day
as the guest OF Secretary Daniels. Sir
Eric laid a wreath Of roses on Wash
ington's tomb and was escorted through
the mansion. On tho return trip to
Washington the party stopped at Alex
andfla. where historic Christ Church
was visited, Sir Eric signing tho
Lady Grant. wife OF Admiral Grant.
commander In chief OF British naval
FORCES In American waters. gave a
reception aboard the British cruiser
warrior this evening In honor OF Sir
Eric and tho other members Of the
British Admiralty Beard.
Tomorrow Sir Eric and the Admir-
atty Board will visit the Naval Acad.
envy at Annapolis as tho guests Of Sec.
rotary Daniels. Rear-Admirai Greble,
superintendent OF the academy, will
give luncheon In their honor, and Sir
Eric and Secretary Daniels will re-
view the brigade Of ,milshipmcn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
DRIVE
AHEAD IN CAMBRIA SECTOR


LONDON, October 9.-The Anglo
american attack was resumed this
morning on the entire front south Of
Cambrai, Field Marshal Haie reDorte ed
to-day. Rapid progress was being
The statement reads:
FURTHER progress was made ycster-
Gay evening east Of Sequchart and in
the direction of Bohain and Maretz.
Our troops reached the western out
skirts of Waiineourt and gained the
line OF the La Targettc- Sambria road.
capturing Forenvil'c..
At $50 o'clock this morning the at
lack was resumed On the whole front
OF the third and fourth armies. First
reports indicate that rapid progress is
being made everywhere. shortly after
mldniSht Canadian troops attack cd
north OF Cambrai. Families has been
captured and tho crossings OF the canal
De Lltscsnut secured IN the -ncighbor-
hood OF the village. Our troops have
entered Cambrai.
The number of prisoners taken by
captured many guns"