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Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-28
Christmas Packages For All
Soldiers Overseas.

In order to insure the receipt
of a Christmas parcel by every
single man in the American Ex-
piditionary Forces. the War De-
partment has extended the time
of mailing for overseas packages
until November S0th, and has
authorized the American Red
Cross to nave printed sufficient
additional Christmas labels ex-
actly similar to those received
from abroad to issue to those
families who have not received
the labels which were distribu-
ted to the men abroad. In many
cases these labels have been lost
in transit and the new ruling
provides that the nearest rela-
tive of each man in the A. E. F.
may obtain from the Red Cross
Chapter a duplicate label. provi-
ded the original did not arrive
by November 2lst.
Applicants for these duplicates
labels should make a written
statement to the effect that he
or she is the nearest living rela-
tive in the United States of the
man to whom the package is to
be sent. that he or she has no,
received a label from abroad,
that should such q label be rece.
ived. it would not be used, and
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-28
First Troops From Overseas
To Arrive This Week.

The first troops form overseas
will arrive in the United States by
the end of this week. Gen. Mar
ch announced yesterday. The troo-
ps belong to units now in England
The movement of United States
forces will be continued steadily
until all now in England have
returned.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-28

that to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, only one
package will be sent to the pro-
posed recipient.
This extension of time limit
and the issuing of duplicate lab
els, absolutely insures a Christ
mas package to every man in
the service in Europe.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-28
Military Experts Show That
Seven Million Men We're
Killed in World War.

When the final count of the
number of men killed in the
world war is made, military ex-
perts in Washington predicted
to-day it will run between 5000
600 and 1000, 600. This estimate
is based on the official announce
ment in the British Parliament
that $50, 900 soldiers of the Brit
ish Empire fell in battla, and on
the statement of the Berlin Vor-
waerts that German losses in
killed are 1,5S0,000. Using thes
figures as guide, together with
other information they have re-
ceived, the losses in men killed
are by countries as follows:
Great Britain, $50, 900; Germa-
ny, 1850, 900; Autria- Hungary,
1000, 900; Russia, 1000. 600; Fra
nee, 100000; Belgium, 175,0O0;
Italy, 250, 900; the Balkin States,
including Turkey, 250,0O0, and
the United States in the neigh
borhood of 10000.
Russia 's'great armies, it was
pointed out, were simply slaugh-
tered by Won Hindenburg be-
cause they were inadequately
armed. Reports have been re-
ceived from creditable newspa-
per men that thousands and
thousands of Russian soldiers
went into battle armed with
nothing but clubs and stones.
Great masses of the former Gar
soldiers, it is pointed out, were
moved down like wheat before
the German machine guns. Their
losses, therefore, are estimated
to have been the heaviest suffer-
ed by nations taking part in the
war. AS France stood the brunt
of the fighting on the eastern
front for the first year and a
half of the war;, her losses are
estimated to be much greater
than those of Great Britain in
the number of men killed. Fran
ce also maintained a larger army
in the field in France during the
first two years of the struggle.
The French losses at Verdun
were terrific and much greater
than those suffered by Germany.
Many well informed army men
in Washington are of the opinion
that the German losses in men
killed will exceed l.500, 600.
They are of the opinion that
they will reach at least 1000, 900
if not more, in other words. they
insist Germany could not have
inflicted such terrible losses in
men killed upon the Allies with
out suffering losses almost as
great. There are a number of
estimates that place the losses of
the Central Powers over 5000.
900.
There are practically no figures
on which estimate of the total
number of casualties can be pla-
ced with any degree of accuracy
The best opinion in Washington
to night is that the grand total
of killed and wounded will run
between $4,000, 900 and $4,000,
900.
Government officials declare
such enormous losses in men
killed. together with the number
permanently manned. will seri-
ously cripple the productive pow
ers of the European nations for
more than a generation. The
only way, it is pointed out. that
the European nations can hope
to restore their normal industrial
production is by the widespread
employment of women in many
hard and laborous positions. This
they say, may seriously affect
the future of the race.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-11-28
Ten Men Given Sentence In
State Penifentiary For
Killing Rowland Vittatoe.

killing of Rowland Vittatoe were
tried at a special term of Grim.
inal Court held at Cookevile Nov.
ember IL to 19.
The jury returned a verdict OF
guilty of involuntary man.
slaughter, " as to all ten of the
defendants.
A motion for a new trial for
all the defendents was over-rul-
ed by Judge Gardenhire, and an
indefinite sentence of from one to
five years in the state penitenti-
ary was given to each of them.
The case goes to the Supreme
Court, sixty days having been
allowed by the court in which to
prepare a bill of exceptions.
The defendants who were tired
and convicted of involuntary
manslaughter are: George Mills,
Conner McBroom, Sid McBroom,
Arlis Flatt, Carlis Flatt, Lum
Bryant. Charles Bryant, John
Bailey Flatt, Hop McBroom and
Rucious Whitaker. The defend
ants all executed new bonds in
penalty of $1,000 each.
Six of the defendants are mar
ried men, and all of them are re-
idents of the Aliens Chapel com.
munity of the Tenth Civil Dis
trict, Putnam county, which ad-
joins the Fifth Civil District of
Jackson county. Most of them
were reared and have lived all
their lives in that immediate VIC
Unity. All them are farmers.
Hop McBroom, one of the de-
PENDANTS, is a prominent farm
er. and has wife and ten child
ren. He is an active member of
the Aliens Chapel Baptist
Church.
Charles Bryant. another de-
fendant, is well known through
out that section as teacher of
vocal music. At the time of the
tragedy he was conducting a
singing at Aliens Chapel, which
is near his home. He has a wife
and several children, and is an
active member of Allen'ss Chap
ell Baptist Church.
Five of the defendants, Hop
McBroom, Lum Bryant, Charles
Byrant, Rucious Whitaker and
John Bailey Flatt, took the wit
ness stand and emphatically de-
MED any knowledge of, or con-
nection with with the killing.
The remaining five defendants
on trial, Conner McBroom, Sid
McBroom, Arlis Flatt, Carlis
Flatt and George Mills, did not
testify in the trial, but they all
entered pleas Of not guilty.
There are two other defend
ants, Floyd Thomas and Robert
Stout, but a severance of their
cases was granted and they were
not on trial. These two defend
ants were introduced as witness
es by the prosecution.
1t was charged by the prosecu-
ton that on the night of August
q, Rowland Vittatoe and sever
al other young men from the
Fifth District of this county,
while riding horseback along the
public en- route to their homes
from Aliens Chapel, where they
had attended a singing. were
rocked" and fired upon num-
ber of persons who were secret
ed on the hillside near the road.
and that a pistol shot fired by
someone from the opposite side
of the road inflicated a mortal
wound on Rawland Vittatoe.
which caused his death at three
o'clock the following morning.
The killing of Young Vittatoe
was deeply deplored by the en-
tire citizenship of his section.
He was a model young man and
an earnest Christian. taking an
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
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0HrW NC2HzHIEsW

changed the land situation. One Of the features
of this plan is that holders aided in iInprov-
ing un.l cutivatng the farm. In word, there
Is orgnnzed community development.
Its beneficial results have been well described
by the Canadian commission which WINS up
pointed to Investigate Its results In New Zealand
There the commission reported. the farmers nhd
built better houses rcinoieled their old Ones
brought IL larger acreage of land under cut!va-
tion that would otherwise have rentined
lying idle had bought and urged more lnbOr-snv-
ing machinery on the farms aud In the houses
They kept more sheep and pigs and had 80 large
Iy Increased the revenue from their farms thnt
they We're able to meet the payments on the
mortgages and to udopt higher standard Of
living am, better one. Throughout the country
higher and better civilization was being
evolved: the young men and women who were
growing up were happy and contented to re-
main home the farm and found ample time
and opportunity for recreation and entertainment
Of II KIND more wholesome and eevuting than can
lSs Obtnin,si In the cities.
II l.a, he said that this country. outside OF
Aiaskn. has no frontier today. OF course. Alaska
Will still offer opportunity for pioneer life. And.
of course. Alaska likewise has yet unknown re-
markable agricultural possibilities, but unless We
make possible the development of this land by
the who desire life in that field we will los'e
great national opportunity. Furthermore. this
Is immediate duty. 1t will be too late for
these things when the war Is over, and the work
Of definite planning should be done now.
The plan outlined by Secretary Lane does not
contemplate anything like charity to the soldierA
lie Is not to be given a bounty. He Is not to be
made feel that he IL dependent On the
contr,lry. he is to continue, in sense In the
service OF the government. Instead of destroying
our enemies, he Is to develop resources
The work that Is to be done, other than the
planning, should be done by the soldier himself.
The dam irrigation project should be built by
him: the nals ditchcs the breaking of the
land ami the building of the houses should. un-
der proper direction, be his occupation. He
should be allowed to make his own nome cared
for while he is doing ii. and given an interest in
the land for which he pay through u long
period of years-perhaps 30 or 40 years.
The farms should not be turned over the
praires were-unbrOken unfenced without
conmodatons for men animals. There should
he prepared homes, all Of which can be construct
ell by the men themselves and paid for by them
under system of simple devixing by which
modern methods of finance will be applied to
their needs. = -. - -
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
old PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why
It is that SO many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
Of sight and are soon forgotten! Ths
reason il plain-the article did not fulfil
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to . medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, a. like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need Of It.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, .
preparation have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customer testify.
No other kidney remedy that know Of
has 10 large . sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony Of Thousands who have
used the preparation, the success Of DR..
Kilmeri Swamp Root il due to the fact
that 20 many people claim. it ful6lls al.
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments. corrects mr.
mary troubles and neutralixes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive . sample bottle o(
Swamp Root by Parcel Post. Addrsas
Dr.. Kilmer 4 Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.-Adv
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
WILSON LEADS LOAN PARADE.
President Marches With $4,000 New
Workers on Liberty Day.

New York-President Wilson, COM
mander-in-chief of the American army
and navy. marched Saturday at the
head of the American forces in the Co
lumbus-Liberty day parade. one of the
most impressive and inspiring specta-
cles New York has ever seen.
Under a canopy formed by the
flags o; twenty-five nations arrayed
against autocracy and with squadrons
OF American airpianes lowering over
head, the President strode with 25;000
fighting men from five continents and
islands in every sea over the entire
three-mile line Of march along the
Avenue of the Allies" Then. at the
foot OF Fifth avenue, beside the Wash
ington arch, he took his place In an
automobile and reviewed the long
column.
II was the second time the President
had marched in parade down Fifth
avenue. but when 'ae opened the last
Red Cross campaign he headed. a
great army of mercy, while Saturday
he led the grim legion of fighting
men ..-.s
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
THE VOICES OF BULLETS.

One hundred steps more would have brought
me inside Of Cantigny. But doomed never
10 enter Cantigny; just then I went into shell
hole. The reasons that made drop into The
shell hole were think twO- For one there was
in the crater wounded boy. hoy shot through
the shoulder, together with three hospital corps
men who were starting to dress him. and went
in with some vague Idea Of offering help.
But also something nfter me by that time
l had not noticed 1t at first that Is when finally
l becnine aware of it, It the knowledge that
it had been going for quite while. Little
'zlps were passing by me; small, short whispers,
hardly attaining the volume of sound. and gone
almost before they were henrd-discrete. quick.
little zps Ike the lightest of pencil strOkes-zip
zip. zip and zip. 'r-'-' --.
Now and then. though. just brief. one
reached higher volume of sound. something like
II short cnt meow. but more resonant. Pee-a-OO-
GOV .-tiius-t spiteful cry. Some sharpshOOter
was after some amhIishcd Toche who did not
approve Of Golfers. Weekly. That Is really why
l. dropped into tho sh"ll hole thlpk--=nOt %
ranch ro help IN" three hospital corps men,
.Inmcs Hopper In Collier's.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
"cold InIthe head''

10 an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons who are subject to frequent "cosds
HALLS CArxRRH MEDICINE .wiil
build up. the System. cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds
Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE s3 tax:
on Internally and acts through the blood
All Druggists 75c. TESTIMONIALS Srsc;
$1,000 for any case Of cafarrn tnss
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE VIII no<
=. J. cheney 4 CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17

A tiny bottle of Freezone costs but
few cents ut any drug store. but Is SUI.
ficient to remove every hard corn. soft
corn, or corn between the toes, and the
calluses. without soreness or irritation
Freezone Is the sensational discov'
cry of Cincinnati genius. 1t Is won
dcrful.-Adv. Z
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
cutleura ee.utx Doctor

For cleansing and beautIfying the
skin. hands and hair. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment AFFORD the most effective
preparations. For free samples ad-
dress, '-Cuticura. Dept. x, Boston" At
druggists and by mil. Soap 25, Olnt.
ment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
If you wish beautiful, clear white
slothee. use Red Cross Bag Blus. At al
GOOD grocers. Adv.
Explaining Il.

One reason more barns are hit by
lightning in this region tIinn formerly
IL that there are more barns to be hit.
There is no more lightning than usual.
Portland OregOninn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
Suggestion on Patches.

All men who nre wearing their pants
on n wfn-the-war schedule must be
careful that .ahe attritive pressure be
distributed 80 that the two rear patch
es may become necessary simultane-
ously. A new patchrwith a worn COM
panion' patch is not slightly and Is not
Indicative Of even and symmetrical
war service.-HoustOn Post.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
Her View,

Sunday School Teachc--What do
you understand by suffering for right.
eOusness' sake?
Little Girl-Please. miss. II means
having to come to Sunday school
New Haven Register.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
AS HohENzoLEERNs OBSERVE
NO PRINCIPLE eUT FORCE
AND sELF-lNTEREsT.
SUSPECT FOE OF TRICK
LONDON BELIEVES REPLY Is IN
siNcERE-AMER ASKED
TO WITHHOLD JUDGMENT.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. Oct 14.-Whatever
promises Germany may make to the
United States and her allies, they can
not serve as a basis for an armfstice
or for peace negotiations as long as
the Hohenzollerns and the system of
government they represent remain in
power. 1t was Indicated in high Off
cial circles here Sunday. This, In ef-
feet, is expected to be the reply of
President Wilson to Germany's reply
to the President accepting the terms
laid down by the latter. But the gov
ernment asks the American people to
withhold their judgment on Germany's
note until President Wilson has re-
ceived official communication and has
had opportunity to consider II.
The President has heretofore made
1t plain that the German spokesmen as
at present constituted cannot be
trusted There is nothing in the
German note, officials pointed out.
that justifies the President in chang
ing a single sentence of his address
al New York on Sept. 27. In that ad-
dress the President said:
I'VE are all agreed that there can be
no peace obtained by any kind of bar
gain or compromise with the govern
ments of the central powers. because
we have dealt with them already and
have seen them deal with other gov
ernments that were parties to this
struggle, at Brest-Litovsk and Buchar-
est. They have convinced us that they
are without honor and do not intend
justice. They observe no covenants.
accept no principle but force and their
own interest"
Officials pointed out that the Pres
ident. in sending his query to Ger
many, was aware of the strong possi-
biiity OF Germany acceding ostensibly
to his fourteen points of the peace
agreement. but that she would dodge
the main issue as TO who was going
to pledge Germany's name to such an
agreement 1t was on this point that
he was looking for an opening to CON
vey 10 the German people finally and
Enthusiastically that their present gov
ernu ent, no matter who may wear the
crown or who may be chancellor. or
how many members OF the ReichstaS
are willing TO stand sponsor for 1t. 10
unacceptable to the United States
from the point OF view OF trust
worthiness as long as the Hohenzol-
lerns continue to wear the German
crown and retain the power Of making
and unmaking cabinets.
London.-The London Dispatch Sun
day declared in strong terms there
was no sincerity to the German an
swer to President Wilson's queries.
This newspaper also asserted that a
suggestion from President Wilson
would not stop the victorious assaults
on the German army. The Dispatch
declares:
"The Hun Is lying. He is being
kicked toward Germany and wants to
walk his own pace, Don't let us be
fooled. 1t is good they have accepted
President Wilson's fourteen points.
but the other allies also have some
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
Just In Time.

"Did she return the engagement
ring when she Tilted your
''She didn't have any engagement
ring. Just before l prob. sed to her !
Joined society for the prevention Of
useless giving" rr
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17
IL Ean and L.an Taken.

with the French Army in France.
Oct. 1d.-Laon. the last, of the group
of raturnl obstacles forming the key
stone OF the. German defense in
France. has been taken without u
fight.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17

One Of. the big things the war Is
teaching us rs how to get along on
less. q ~ F''" 7s7i 80
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17

Bcrlin-Nish. the capital of Serbia.
has been occupied by entente forces,
the war office announced Sunday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17

lont on-Marshaf Hatg says British
troops have occ, pied Douai prison.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-17

United States may tax mules and
donkeys.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-11
AIR RAID SIGNALS FIRED
fBY ASSOCIATED PRESS.D

LONDON, Nov. li.-News of the sign
mo Of the armStice terms by the German
cnvovs soon became known 10 persons in
tho central part Of the city and immed-
lately the event. the harbin-cr Of peace
on earth and good will toward all men.
which was emphasized by the flying of
flags in the breeze. and other celebrations
III the coming peace after over four years
of the hardest fought war the world has
ever known. Evening newspapers were -
sued in extras, for which there was a
great rush rs soon a. they were On the
streets after the first official information.
The first official celebration came when
the old air raid signals were fired, this
time not 10 warn the people Of impending
danger and to seek safety in the cellars
of the cty. but this time, to announce that
for the last time in the history Of the
world foe would lurk over the city. hurl-
ING deadly missiles upon defen~eless non
cumbattantS, and ID herald the approach
Of peace on earth forever.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-11
TERMS or THE ARMISTICE

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE terms
of the armiStice which has been signed
by the German ENJOYS are strictly mill
tarv and are embraced in eleven specifi-
cations. which include evacuation Of all
invaded territories. the withdrawal of
German troops from the left bank of the
Rhine The surrender Of all supplies Of
war. The terms also provide for the aban-
donment by Germany Of the treaties of
terms provide for the surrender Of loo
submarines. fifty de~troyer~. ten battle
ships. six battle cruisers. eight light crrlis-
err and other miscellaneous ships; MI the
Allied vessels in German hands are 10 be
surrendered and Germany must notify
neutral governments that they are free to
trade mt once on seas with Allied coun-
tries Among the financial terms are in
cluded resolutions for damage done by
the Germans: restitution of cash taken
from he National Bank vi Belgium. and
the return Of gold taken from Russia and
Ronmania. The military terms include the
surrender of five thousand guns, half field
and half hight artillery: thirty thousand
machine guns: three thousand flame
hrowers: and two thousand airplaneS.
The surrender of five thousand locomo-
tiveS: fifty thousand wagons: ten thou
sand motor lorries: the railways of Al
SAGE orraine for ne bv the Allied powers.
and stores Of iron and coal are also in
cluded.
The terms aI~o include that the immed-
late evacuation Of Relgium. France. Al
SAGE Lorraine and Luxenburg he com
pleted within fourteen DAYS after the
signing of the armistice. German troops
which have not left within that tirle will
become prisoners Of war. Occupation by
the Allies and the United SIaas l. keep
pace with the evacuation.
In connection with the evacuation Of
the left bank Of the Rhine IL j. provided
that the Allies hold the crossings Of the
river at Cobeniz, Cologne and Mayencc
the bridgehead. and the territory for u
radius Of thirty kilometers. Immediate
repatriation Of the Allied and American
prisoners without reciprocity j. also in
cluded.
The terms Of the srmistice provide for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-11
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss.3

WASHINGTON. Nov 1l.-By order Of
President Wilson General Crowder today
directed the cancellation Of all outstand-
ing draft calls stopping the movement Of
252. 900 men and setting aside all Novem-
Der call. for over 100000 men.
Preparations were made Immediately af-
ter the news of the armistice for the can
celaiion OF the November draft call un-
der which 100000 men are ordered to
camp between today and Friday. Some
Of the men were moving this morning and
canot be stopped umtil the general staff
gives the order General March has call
cd the staff together to consider the qneS-
tion and the announcement j. expected
momentalilv.