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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
EIGHTH DISTRICT BANKS BUY
Many Banks In This District Avail
Themselves Of Chance to Buy
Federal Certificates.

st. Louis.--As a result OF meet
ing here between representatives Of
the clearing houses In Memphis,
Louisville, Evansville, Little Rock
and st. Louis and Rolla Wells, gov
ernor OF the Eighth Federal Reserve
Bank District, kilograms were dis
patched to 3,1OO banks and trust COM
panies in the district directing them
to make an effort to subscribe one
per cent of their footings to the $780,
100000 present offering of per cent
United States government certifi.
Gates of Indebtedness due in cash
April %.
Request was made that meetings
Of boards Of directors be called i'm
mediately and that subscriptions be
announced by Jan. %.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
ROADS MUST CUT SOFT JOBS
Economy Measure Eliminates Lesisla-
tive and Political Agents and Re- =.
stricts Lawyers Posses.

Washington. - Railroads have been
ordered by Director General McAdoo
to dispense with the services of all
legislative and political agents and all
attorneys not necessary in the con-
duct Of the roads regular legal bust
ness, and to observe the law regarding
the restriction of passes.
This, the first law under the new
management will cut off large num-
Der Of well paid stats maintained by
many companies, and eliminate from
the payrolls hundreds of lawyers in
various parts Of the country who only
drew retainer fees.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
SAID TO BE A RAILROAD WAR
Federal Official Declares United
States Was Too Late in
Taking Lines over.

Chicago. The present world war is
railroad war, according to Hale
Holden, member of the federal rail-
road operating board Holden told
members of the Chicago Equal suf-
frage association that in his opinion
the government should have taken
charge of the railroads at the time
America entered the war.
In speaking of the coal situation
Holden urged that everyone realize
the enormous strain the railroads are
under at present and be content to
use the coal nearest at hand to save
the confusion and extra work Of cross
hauling,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Allies in Great War Session.

Versailles, France.-Great Britain,
France, Italy and the United States
are represented at the session of the
supreme war council which is in ses-
sion here. Georges Clemenceau, the
French premier, is presiding.
The United States is represented
by Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, chief of staff
Of the American army. Arthur Hugh
Frazier, secretary of the American
embassy at Paris, attends as a diplo-
matte officer to report the proceed
tags, but not to participate otherwise
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
PRISONERS PAY is CUT OFF

Washington Germany has failed to
reply to the proposal of the United
States that German commissioned Of
ficers, held prisoners in America, re-
ceiye the pay Of their grade in return
for similar privileges being accorded
American officers held in Germany,
SO the war department has cut off the
payments which were being made to
Germans.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15

Washington. The senate commerce
committee, by vote Of Z to 6, decided
to amend the administration railway
bill to provide that the government
shall relinquish control over the rail-
roads within one year after the end
ot the war.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Twelve lnlured in Traln Collision.

Windsor. Ont--Thomas Catharyn,
"a years old, is believed to be dying
and II other men were more or less
seriously injured when a Michigan
Central collided with a work train
near here.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
uote Of ocnfldencs Eaila.

Amsterdam.-A Berlin dispatch to
the Weser Zeitung says that the gov
eminent desired vote of confidence
by the reichstag. but at joint meet
ing of the various parties the proposal
was wrecked by Socialist opposition.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Woman Police Commissions.

New York.-New York has its first
woman deputy police commissioner
Police Commissioner Wright has an.
pointed Mrs. Ellen 0'Grady, a woman
probation officer of Brooklyn. as fifth
deputy police commissioner.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Another INQUIRY into NAVY case.

Paris Former Minister Of the IIl-
terror Malvy, with the Bolo Pasha and
other scandals is to be investigated
by supplemental inquiry, according
to decision of the high court that such
an inquiry is competent.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Pershinu Names Four Dead

Washington.-Four deaths from nat
ural causes were cabled by Gen.
Pershlng to the war department. in.
GLIDING Private Hiram Murray, Ard
more. Ok, and Private Ray M. wa.
pies. Nokomis. III.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Is Lost On Torpedoed shlp.

London admiralty announces
that the armed escort vessel Mocha
nician was torpedoed and stranded in
the English channel and has become a
total wreck Three officers and 10
men of the crew were lost.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Five Men and Woman Held.

Detroit, Mich.-It became known
that the federal authorities have de-
tanned five men and one woman as a
result o. their investigation Of alleged
activities of Merkes Ali, belieyed 10
be a general in the Turkish army.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
TaIkative TeIeorapher Arrested

Vandalia. ll.--Frank Kelly, teIe.
graph operator, was arrested heEe by
federal authorities for alleged pro-
German utterances and opposing the
selective draft and Red Cross.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
SECOND DRAFT UNCERTAIN
secretary Of War Says Date Of Second
Call viii Depend on Shipping
Situation.

washington. Expansion OF Ameri-
cas- fighting forces beyond their pres
emit strength depends upon such factors
AZ events abroad and the shipping SIT
nation. Secretary Baker said in discins-
ing that the war department has aot
fixed a date for another draft nor eren
aetermined how many new men sEsAA
be called.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
BAKER UP BEFORE CONGRESS-
Acknowledges Mistakes but Makes a
Fine Impression on lnquisitors--
New System Of Militarism
Is Said to Be Needed.

Washington.-The United States
will have more than 100000 men in
France early in 1918" 1t will have
100000 more ready to be sent to the
front before the end of 1918. The so
national guard and national army
training camps in the United States
are filled with troops ready to be sent
to France whenever they are needed.
These statements formed the trump
card Of Secretary of War Baker when
he appeared before the senate mill
tary affairs committee to answer the
congressional critics, headed by Sen
ator Chamberlain of Oregon, who
have charged that the war department
has fallen down"
Its Effect on Congress.
Congress virtually suspended all 9th
er activities to listen to Bakers de-
tense of his department. There was
no way Of estimating the effect of his
statement upon the present strained
relations between congress and the
president over the conduct Of the war.
Probably the best guess would be that
it had no effect one way or another.
Lines were tightly drawn before Ba-
ker made his appearance. Those SEN
ators and congressman who had made
up their minds to defend the admins
tration regarded Bakers defense as
superb. To those who had previously
resolved to demand a reconstruction
of the war management Bakers can
dor was pleasing, but it left them en-
tirely unconVinced of the lack of ne
cessity for new system of war gov
eminent. They frankly said So
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
WHISKY SUPPLY IS VANISHING
Wine Bibbers Are Drinking Up Prod.
uct Supposed to Last for
Two Years.

Washington. Whisky bibbers of the
country, at their present rate of con,
sumption, are drinking themselves out
of supply So rapid is the rate that
all of the whisky in the United States
will be gone in Is months, by the sum
mer of 1919.
This is a conservative estimate of
government officials who have been
watching the rate of flow from the
warehouses since the presidents proc
lamation stopping distilling on Sept. 8
last. There are only about Isl, O00,-
600 gallons left in these warehouses.
The normal per capita consumption
of whisky in the United States is about
one gallon year. This is statis-
tical way of saying the annual normal
consumption is 1OO,000,OOO gallons a
year.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
France on Bread Ration

Paris.-A bread ration OF 300
grammes Slightly less than III
ounces) per day per person was ap-
proved by the chamber of deputies by
a vote of 1856 to 80 after an interpella-
ton by the Socialists, who held that
the quantity is insufficient for la
borer.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
pass Five Billions.

Washington. total applications
for government soldiers insurance has
passed the $5,0OO,0O0,00O mark.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
AMERICANS ENDURE
FIRE AT THIERRY
Shells Distributed Over Whole
Sector-Billets Bom-
barded.
Associated Press. }

Washington, June 26.---Belated re-
ports giving a descriptive story of
what the American troops have been
doing northwest of Chateau Thierry
since June 20 are contained in Gen.
Pershing's communique for yesterday
received today at the war department
The communique follows:
Section A-There have been no
fresh developments at points occu-
pied by our troops.
Section R--For our troops in the
Chateau Thierry region the twenty
four hours from noon, June 20 to noon
June 21, were quiet as compared with
the many days of great activity which
they have recently experienced. The
German artillery continued to shell
both our front lines and rear areas,
distributing it's fire rather impartially
over the sector The Clerembauth and
Marette woods, Lucy lie Docage, tri-
angle farm, Lethiolet and Bouresches,
all received their share. So did the
Paris road on our other principal
lines of communication, but the num-
Der of shells used was moderate for
this locality and most of them were
of small or medium calibre.
'The fire was of various sorts
some of the harassing sort directed
against our billets in rear areas at in
tervals during the day and night and
some for the obvious purpose of cut
ting our communications. AS usual
some of the lower and wooded areas
were shelled with gas, but high ex-
plosives and shrapnel were frequent
The German machine guns were ac-
tive against our lines, especially In
the vicinity of Bouresches, and snip
ers were active near the engineers OF
the Bois de Belleau and around the
Rouresches railroad station.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
EX-PREMIER KERENSKY
ADDRESSES BRITISH LABOR
Loud Cheers Greet Former Rus
sian Leader Who Arrived In
cognito Several Days Ago.
International News Service }

London, June 26.-"The bolsheviki
are working entirely for the interests
of Germany, whether willingly or un-
willingly, but their days are num-
bered.'
This declaration was made here to-
day by Alexander Kerensky, former
premier of Russia. at a speech before
the meeting of the labor party.
"I believe, indeed, I mcertain," ad-
ded the former premier. that the
Russian people will shortly join you
in the fight for the great cause OF
freedom"
Kerensky told the labor conference
delegates:
81 have just come straight from
Moscow and it is my duty as a states
men and a socialist to tell you and
, the people of the world that the Rus,
sian people, the Russian democracy,
are fighting against tyranny
Russian democracy is fighting for
ideals dear to all of u.s." declared the
former premier
'I feel that it is my duty as states
man and a socialist to tell the whole
world that the Russian people and the
Russian democracy are fighting against
tyranny"
Mr.. Kerensky said he had just come
from Moscow.
Mr.. Kerensky added:
II believe it is certain fact that
the Russian people will shortly join
you in the fight for the great cause
of freedom"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
TENNESSEE CAROLINA
BORDER COUNTIANS RESIST

Raleigh, N. c., June 26.-Gov. Bick-
ett announced today that in an effort
TO dissolve resistance to the army
draft in Ashe county. which he be-
lieves due to ignorance Of the causes
of Americas entrance into the war,
that he would make an address on the
war Saturday afternoon at Jefferson.
the county seat of Ashe county. He
sent instructions to Adjt.-Gen. Young.
who is in jefferson, to have notices
sent to every nook and corner of the
county" announcing the address.
The draft board of Ashe county.
which borders on Tennessee. and parts
of which lie in almost inaccessible
mountain regions. recently advised the
governor that about forty men had
taken to the mountains rather than
obey calls for army service. One OF
them has been killed after killing
citizen who tried to arrest him. Gen.
Young was sent to Ashe county to in
vestigate.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
EXTEND PERIOD FOR
RETURN OF RAILROADS
To Private Ownership to Jan. /.
Prohibit Return One of Two
Competing Lines.
(Assoclated Press.)


Washington, June 26.--After amend
ing so az to prohibit REIMBURSEMENT Of
federal control over one railroad while
control over competing line Is re-
tanned, the senate interstate commerce
committee today ordered favorably re-
ported a resolution extending from
July /. 1918, until January 1 next the
period provided In the railroad control
act during which the government can
return carriers to private ownership.
Adoption of the amendment was
urged before the committee by repre-
sentatives of the short line railroads
who claimed that because OF the ad-
ministration's attitude toward them
10000 miles of those lines are threaten
ed with bankruptcy.
The resolution was introduced at the
request of Director General McAdoo,
who said because of the numerous
questions connected with the taking
over of the railroads. he was unable to
determine all within the period des-
ignated.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
Burying Masses Of Dead.


Italian Army Headquarters. Monday,
June 25.-The Duke of Aosta's third
army continued today TO advance along
the Piave front in the Capo Sile region,
cleaning the positions abandoned by
the Austrians, picking up the aban.
doned war material, burying the masses
of dead and reorganizing the entire de-
fense system, which had been badly
cut up during the last ten days.
The silence of death, it might be
said. prevails today along the greater
part of the Piave river region. The
scene at some places where the fight
ing had been extremely severe, such
as the Montelo region, was one of
awful confusion. From this region to
the sea, also, every little village near
the fighting line was a ruin, with hard
ly house with one stone or brick left
in place, the dead being mixed up with
the heaps of debris in an inextricable
tangle.
Men who are familiar with the Ypres
and other sectors in Flanders, and like
wise with the swamps on the Russian
front, state that nothing worse in the
way of death and destruction and con-
fusion had ever been witnessed there
than in these river regions in north
eastern Italy.
The Piave river situation now is as
it was before the Austrian offensive
began on June Is, except that the Ital-
ians are making progress in extending
their bridgeheads at Capo Sile.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
FORMER HEAD OF D. A. R.
INDICTED FOR LARCENY
Conspiracy One of Three
Charges Against Mrs. VIM. :
Cummings Story.
ASSOCIATED Press.)

New York, June 26.--Following an
investigation of the financial affairs
of the National Emergency Relief So
ciety. Mrs. William Cumming Story,
former director general of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. was
indicted here today on charges OF
grand larceny, petit larceny and con-
spiracy. Mrs. Story is president of the
relief society.
The indictment names Mrs. Story
and her sons, Sterling and Allen, as CO.
defendants in the conspiracy allega-
tions, which form two counts in the
bill.
Mrs. Story is also a prominent mem
Der of the Colonial Danes.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26

ton of the pending amendment rails
ing the draft age.
Senator McCumber, of North Da-
kota. insisted it was the duty of con-
gress alone to fix the draft age limits
and that the executive department had
nothing TO do with the matter.
Senator Fall, of New Mexico, intf-
mated that politics was playing an i'm
portant part in the controversy and
that fear of losing the coming election
might be a factor
IF l thought the secretary of war
was small enough. or the chief of staff
base enough. for such thing I'd re-
pudiate them instantly" said Senator
Chamberlain
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
CUT WIFE'S THROAT AS SHE
LEANED OVER BABY'S BED
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Savannah, Ga, June 26.-As the
elimination of an unhappy marriage
and resultant domestic disagreements,
B. r. Williamson this morning cut his
wife's throat and then cut his own in
an attempt to end their troubles. The
wife proba bly, will live, but there is no
hope for Williamson.
Williamson made the attack upon
his wife while she was leaning over
the bed Of their sick baby daughter.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
HOLD BAPTIST MINISTER
FOR VIOLATION SPY AFT
associated Press.)

Columbia, La. June 2S.-Rev G.
NJ. Deere, Il Baptist minister. was ar
rested in a remote section of this
parish late yesterday on a federal
warrant changing violation of the es-
pionage act.
The minister is quoted as having
stated to newspaper correspondent
that God is guiding and directing the
German army and that by His aid "it
will be able to strike down and de-
feat it's antagonists and force them to
bow at Gods and Germany's thrones
and plead for mercy and forgiveness.
but they will not be extended mercy
nor receive forgiveness until they have
paid a heavy tribute to the sanctified
German nation"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
DEFEAT KNOWN
WITHIN HUN ARMY
Depression Follows Surprise.
Hoped for Knockout Blow n
in Italy.
ITALIANS STILL ADVANCE
Duke of Aosta's Third Army
Recognizing Defense System
on Piave Front.
ITALIANS STILL ADVANCE
ASSOCIATED Press.)

With the British Army in France,
Tuesday, June 25.-The Austrian re-
in the German lines and Is causing
depression, according to prisoners cap
tured by the British. The German SOL
diers are surprised at the Austrian de-
feat, as it was believed firmly that the
offensive movement, intended to ad-
minister a knockout blow to. Italy,
would be complete success and there
by hasten an early peace.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
DESERTERS FROM ARMY
ADD TO AUSTRIAN TERROR
fAssociated Press.)

London, June 26.-The internal sit
uation in Austria Hungary continues
to be disturbed intensely, according TO
the correspondent of the Daily Mail at
Annemasse on the Franco Swiss from
tier. Under date of Monday, he says
the strikes are extending. The telegraph
and postoffice are working badly.
The unrest, he says. generally has a
bolshevik and anti-military character.
Deserters from the army are taking
part and in certain sections these men
are arming. robber bands. In Buda-
pest a revolutionary strike is in pros
pect. The food situation has not I'M
proved.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
Food Situation in Vienna
Crave-Rioting Continues

Washingtons June 26.-The food sit
uation in Vienna is critical. according
to authentic information reaching the
state department this afternoon. This
Information, which comes from Vienna
direct through a neutral agency, and
which is the first word from the Aus
tro- Hungarian capitol in a week, de-
Clares that the food situation is very
grave and that the rioting continues.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
BRITISH LABOR PARTY
BREAKS POLITICAL TRUCE
Adopts Resolution to No Longer
Recognize Party Truce in Eff
feet Since Early in War.

London, June 26.-The British labor
party, at it's conferences held here to-
day, adopted a resolution to the effect
that the party political truce which
has been in effect in Great Britain
since early in the war should no longer
be recognized.
Delegates representing 1704,O00 votes
favored the resolution. while represen-
tatives of $4,000 votes were against it.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
FEDERAL PROHIBITION
BILL PASSED IN GEORGIA
(Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, June 26.-With only two
opposing votes the prohibition amend
ment TO the federal constitution was
adopted in the upper house of the
Georgia legisla ture in the record time
of five minutes at the opening session
of the legislature TODAY. Introduction
of the measure in the house was fol-
lowed by debate
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
Future Calls of Men to
Colors Announced

Washington, June 26. Senator
Chamberlain announced late today that
it is proposed to call in August 100000
draft men, in September 10000, IN
October $4,000, in November. 100000
and in December 125,000. This o25,-
900 men, he said. is expected to ex-
hauSt class one.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
AMERICAN AIRMAN
LANDS In SWITZERLAND
international News Service !

Paris, June ga French bplane.
piloted by an American airman, landed
in Switzerland and the Americana
lieutenant-was interned by the Swiss
authorities, said a dispatch received
here today.
The machine was damaged, but the
aviator was uninjured.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
In Pieardy and Flanders.
(Associated Press.l }


London. June 26.-German prisoners
and machine guns were taken by the
British last night on the Picardy and
Flanders battlefield, says the official
statement from Field Marshal Haig
today. On those two fronts the enemy
artillery fire has been active.
The statement reads:
We captured a few prisoners and
machine guns last night in raids and
patrol encounters in the neighborhood
Of Sally lessee CPicardy) and west
of Merville (Flanders). The hostile ar
tillery has been active in the neigh
borhood Of Vile Sur Ancre and Com
mecourt and on the Bailleul- Haze
brouck sector.
The statement reads:
The French carried out a number
of raids during the night at Mailly-
Raineval. Melicoq, Vinly, Mont Carnii-
let and in Lorraine. Prisoners and
machine guns were taken.
New German attacks against small
posts north of lie Port (west of Sois-
sons) were repuiscd.
American troops carried out a bril-
liant operation during the night near
Beleau wood. One hundred and fifty
prisoners, one of whom is captain.
have already been counted"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
YET NO WORD ON SEIZURE
u. S. HOSPITAL BY TURKS

Washington, June 26.-Minister Cald
well at Teheran has advised the state
department, under date of June "a, that
he has been unable to obtain further in
formation regarding the reported seizure
of the American consulate and looting of
an American hospital by Turkish troops
at Tabriz, Persia.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-26
Food Shortage in Petrograd,
Boundary Deadlock Continues

Washington, June 26.-The food
situation in Petrograd is very serious,
according to the state department this
afternoon. There is much suffering
there The dispatch also adds that the
Russian and Ukraine delegates still
are deadlocked on the boundary ques-
tiOn