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Evening star., 1918-08-25

Along with the tremendous seri-
business of the great registration of
man-power to come next month there
is going to be a whole lot Of fun
Just because a thing is serious is
no reason why one shouldn't see the
funny side, IL It is there. When you
think of a Hun you think Of a biped
that never smiles or laughs. When
you think of the American soldier
you think of a smiling man.
When that big registration comes
OF the registrars throughout the
country are going to see and hear
amusing things galore. if they, keep
their eyes and ears open. which I ex-
pect they will do
Already citizens not registered in
the draft are beginning to maniiest
reluctance, here and there. on giving
out Information as to whether or not
they will have to register.
This thing hits the age-shy ones ones
both ways. Suppose you are fifty
years old, say. and pride yourself
on looking young. Somebody comes
up and says; Say. BILL viii you
that sounds like an easy question
to answer, and so 1t is; but II you
answer it fatly, then that fellow
knows you are not forty-six years
old. Then, again. IL you have to
register, and are trying to make 1oIks
believe you are old in wisdom. you
show yourself up when you admit II.
The big admission comes, OF course,
with those who will not register De-
cause they are over the age limit
Members of local boards through
out the nation will register them
selves in the draft IL they come
within the age limit, and it is prob
5000 board members will register.
But you can't find out until the
day-and in some cases you are going
to have a hard time even then!
4
The brief chronicle Of q case OF
pride before q fall. etc.
She had done q lot Of canning. as
Der instructions from the Department
of Agriculture and the food admin
istration, and she was mighty proud
Of her work.
And well she might be proud. Row
upon row of fruits. and vegetables In
lars. all packed according to the cold
pack method. I believe. and neatly
labeled.
There was jam. and jelly. and mar
malade, and about everything else in
the canned line one could desire. All
the canning was not fruit. by any
means, however. Cans of beans. corn.
etc, Wed with the fruit display.
proud Of her canned cherries. She
lost no opportunity to call attention
to them. and even her best friends
had to admit that she was perhaps
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Georgia and South Carolina.

SSeA D 49, ssA4s SS3s4S SssA SA44AAes
What effect viii the senatorial result
in Mississippi have on the primary
contests of like character in Georgia
and South Carolinai
In Mississippi Mr.. vardaman's lead
ing opponent was we'll known through
congressional service. Mr.. Harrison's
record in the House had been entirely
satisfactory not only to the people of
his district, but to the people Of the
entire state. The promotion he was
asking would simply be the transfer
of a competent man who had demon
strated his competency from the
House to the Senate. This, coupled
with the dissatisfaction felt with Mr..
Vardaman on war questions, gave ex-
tra weight to the Presidents deliver
ance, and was q factor in the choice
made. 4
In Georgia the man for whom the
President has declared has had no
congressional experience. His ability
is unquestioned, but it has been dem
onstrated in other than legislative Of
fee. Mr.. Hardwick, on the other hand,
has had long service in the legislative
field. Il was his record in the House
which secured him promotion to the
Senate, and in the Senate, except on
war matters, he stands well. So that
il the Presidents friend is nominated
in Georgia, the display Of the Presi-
dents power will be more conspicuous
than in the Mississippi case. The peo-
pie Of Georgia will take on trust as a
senator a man recommended by the
President.
In South Carolina there are three
candidates for the democratic nomina-
ton for the full senatorial term-Cole
Blease, and two men unknown outside
the state. The President has declared
simply against Blease. As between
the other two he has publicly ex-
pressed no choice. If he has q choice
the public, as yet, is unadvised. The
report that he discussed the matter
with Gov. Manning when the latter
was in Washington the other day is
uneonfrmed. Undiscourased by the
Presidents condemnation, Mr.. Blease
is making an active campaign, and as
q stumper and canvasser has strength
with the masses.
Mr.. Tillman's death was thought to
give Mr.. Blease q certain advantage.
He is Of tho Tillman stripe. But
whether that advantage can be main
tanned As against the opposition Of the
President is . question which primary
day alone can answer.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Reports that Irkutsk is being held
by the bolsheviki with the assistance
of German and Austrian prisoners
give an interesting picture of the fac
tional lineup in Russian affairs.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
American and German Man Power.

Additions to our armed forces in
Europe continue at rate that prom
ises a successful performance of the
program of three million in France by
the end of next June. There are now,
Gen. March announces, more than a
million and half overseas. The rate
of transport is not as high now as it
was in June and July, when every
ship available was employed to aug
ment the American Army in the field.
But it is steady and large enough to
cause the Germans great anxiety.
There is absolutely no success against
the transports by the submarines. The
percentage of our men killed by
U-boats on the way over to fight is so
small as to be almost impossible of
fractional expression-291o out of more
than a million and half embarked.
A striking fact in connection with
the rapid flow of our forces abroad
is that the Germans are now losing
men by capture almost as rapidly as
we are putting fighting men across
the sea. During the past three days
of their action, it was reported yes
terday, the British took more than
14,0O0 prisoners. That total has
doubtless since been increased. Since
the 18th of July, when Gen. Foeh be-
gan his series of offensives, the Ger
mans taken prisoner by the British,
French and Americans have totaled
more than 100000. These losses are
in addition to casualties, the number
of Germans killed in action having
been very large. 1t is probable that
in the course of the allied offensives
started July 18th the German man
power has been reduced at least by
half million. .."
The steadily mounting total of
Americans transported and the con-
stantly swelling record of German
losses make a showing of net loss Of
man power that must today be cause
of the most grievous concern for the
German high command. This process
cannot continue for many weeks with
out making utterly impossible any Of
fensive stroke by the Germans on the
western front. Nor is it possible for
the enemy long to maintain even a
stoutly resisting defensive line in
these conditions. Tales that are told
by travellers who have lately come out
Of Germany and German-held terri
tory to the effect that Notifications
are under course of construction along
q line far behind the present positions
Of the foe are likely to be correct.
It would be the simplest precaution on
the part of the German leaders thus
to prepare and provide against the
day of the supreme allied attack,
whether it comes in the autumn this
year or in the spring. But Foch plain
ly plans to give the enemy no rest.
He proposes to press upon him con-
tinually and to wear him down, while
his own forces are increased by the
steadily arriving streams of American
troops. By the time the Germans fall
back to whatever line they may have
selected for their definite defense they
will be relatively very much weaker
than they are today.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

The National Association of City
Editors will hold a series of meetings.
Reports of the proceedings will be
looked forward to as examples Of con-
else yet graceful 1ucidity calculated to
promote the journalistic ideals for
which all city editors so conscientious
" labor.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Having found out what is the mat
ter with the aircraft production, Uncle
Sam is now in a position to push the
work with rapidity and precision.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

There may be an American gun to
surpass the "big Bertha" although the
current impression is that the German
troops will have to do some wonderful
fighting to call for firing at extraordi-
narily long range.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Action in Russia.

These are great days for Russia,
the greatest since the revolution Of
Asarch, 1917, which overthrow cxar-
ism. Things are happening with dra-
matte suddenness throughout the vast
lishing Of Russian freedom, the end
Of bolshevik anarchy and German
domination and the reconstitution Of
an eastern front against the central
empires are nearer than seemed pos
sible few weeks ago.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Trotzky, more or less a student Of
history, cannot fail to recall that the
man who seeks to organize rabble
usually finds himself with an ungov-
ernable mob on his hands.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Retention of German colonies is re-
ferred to by DR.. SoH as q matter of
national "honor." That word "honor"
occasionally gets mixed up in some
strange transactions. --
Evening star., 1918-08-25

The present status Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in railroading
is question Of some interest, though
perhaps not Of pressing importance.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Omar Repudiated.

Omar Repudiated.
"A book of verses underneath the
bough," began the man who quotes.
"That's far enough" interrupted
Miss Cayenne. ''The loaf Of bread
must be curtailed to limit the wheat
consumption. The jug of wine is out
Of place in a prohibition community
and even as to the book of verses-Pd
rather hear somebody read the war
news.n
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Announcement that there viii be an
abundance Of food next year arouses
a pardonable interest in the prices
that will appear on the menu card.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

A report Of what the kaiser said
when he read Senator Lodges list Of
peace terms would be interesting if it
could be made available.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

An effort to discourage Pullman
travel may yet find porter ready to
assist the baggage-burdened traveller
who patriotically selected day coach.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Not Advising.

.. Not Advising.
Ny Uncle Jim's master hand
At giving good advice.
Just now he's hard to understand.
We've asked him once or twice
For some Of his persuasive speech,
So soothing and so kind.
He says he simply cannot reach
The proper frame Of mind.
He says an optimistic word
Is better far than gold;
But golden thoughts should be deferred
While iron truths are told
Tho preeept fair in prose or rhyme,
Says Uncle Jim, Is nice;
But in fight there b no time
For general advice.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Aeeelerating Influence.

@Why did you put the crown prince
in charge Of the armyf" asked ono
Prussian general @He couldn't lead
any fighting"
eve didn't expect him to-" replied
another. Eve wanted him to lead the
running" 49,
Evening star., 1918-08-25

In contemplating peace discussions,
Berlin cannot fail to note that prices
in the olive branch market are likely
to advance very sharply.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
A Mutinous Miasiye.

a 0A0bAnV1AD 0Hx81vSsA
I have forgot the rubber tree.
I hope it runs to seed.
The goldfish get no care from me.
They've struck dnouth, indeed.
The cat sits out upon the roof
(The ono safe place 10 rosm).
The hungry dog walls in reproof,
TIL you, friend wife, como homo.
Upon the rugs I turn the ash
OF pipe or cigarette.
] burn the lights with feelings rash
Toward how we run in debt,
Though in your comfort I take pride
There by the briny foam,
This much; my dear, will eonfde:
You'd better hurry homo.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Prussian savagery continues to keep
its eye on Belgium as the one country
that may be powerless to resist
atrocities.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
The Tramp.

"The Hun is at the gate!" Behold
A decency so scant.
One day he is a robber bold,
The next q mendicant.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Changing the name Of st. Peters
burg to 'Petrograd" did not suffice to
dispose Of German influence.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Dispersion, Of Energy.

young man." said the serious par
ent, "after dinner I shall give you q
severe talking to-"
And the youngster IS he turned
away was heard to mutter:
'Talk about your non-essential oc-
cupations."
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Significant signs were evident in
Europe some months before the out
break Of the Franco
Signs Of War Prussian war to de-
A., note the possibility
.eo. Of conflict. In The
Star Of August II. 1858. is the follow
ing view OF the financial situation as
bearing upon this question:
'one Of the most careful financial
writer's in New York states that pri-
vate letters from Europe to their cor
respondents in that city advise eau
tion, in view Of the contingency Of a
European war. The accumulation OF
specie in the Bank of France. in round
numbers s250.o00.o00 in gold, and the
loss Of $2.s50.o00 in gold. reported by
telegram. in the Bank of England's
statement for last week. indicate that
gold has been purchased for French
account. as there is nothing in the
movement of the foreign commerce
Of France to warrant this extraordi-
nary gain of bullion and the COM
mensurate loss by the Bank Of Eng
land and other money centers: For
bOluC llluc pdbI thC PLASO Va 6SAa .AAo
been higher in Paris than in any other
money center. while New York has
been the point at which gold has been
sold at q cheaper rate than in any
other great financial center OF ex-
changes. The result has been the
Paris, unprecedented in the history OF
modern times. and which Justly ex-
cites the distrust and fear OF Europe
as much as the warlike footing OF
the French army and navy. The
French government has been a large
and last week a quantity of hay has
been bought in the New York market
for French account and supposed to
be for that government. The con-
tinued weakness and decline in Brit
ish consols in the face Of per cent
distrust in regard to future political
complications leading to war in Eu-
rope which disturbs financial circles
there. Capitalists are seeking TO
shelter themselves as In preparation
for a storm. The dry rot continues
German cotton hrm is reported to
have failed in Liverpool with liabil-
titles of about 100000 in gold, and
also a firm in the grain trade for
considerable amount"
r
Mormon missionaries were at work
in different parts of the world fifty
years ago and were
Mormon Work successful in gain
ing converts. In
in Wales. The star of Angus,
Is. 1868, is the following news note
on the subject:
Few persons are aware OF the i'm
mense encouragement which the
emissaries of Brigham Young always
find in the welsh countries. especially
in the southern parts. The miners
are allured by the promises held out
to them of getting land for the ask
ing high wages and a comfortable
home in the Salt Lake settlement
and they gladly abandon life of toll
for the fafrer prospect which is pic
tured to them. The Mormon elders
however, seek chiefly for girls. and
many a household in Wales loses its
lest female servants. once or twice g
year, owing to the persuasion Of Nor
mon preachers. These young women
are generally told that polygamy
forms no part of the Mormon religion
or practice and that its alleged ex-
istence is a mere wicked calumny OF
the Gentiles.' In Monmouthshire the
progress of the sect during the last
few years has been amazing. but it is
impossible to estimate it properly by
statistics or returns. because the
Evening star., 1918-08-25

One Of the hardest tasks. placed be-
fore Hindenburg is making q great
general out Of Crown Prince Willie.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Efforts to interpret the term "non-
essential labor" are no doubt causing
some unnecessary worry.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Various analysts Of the coal situa-
ton continue to predict an exception
ally cool winter.
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Supply and Demand.

I save my humble coin to pay
The price for which they eall.
And when again I pas that WY
They say, awe've ssld 'em ais
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Our Naval
Purchases.

pecially is this SO now that it has
been practically decided that men
going into the merchant marine will
be classed as enlisted men in the
Navy. This means that at the pres
ent time the Navy will have to buy
for about a quarter of a million men
more per year. It is intended to do
this with but slight expansion Of the
present system.
AS part of the cost under certain
manufacturing contracts. new facili-
ties have been provided by the Navy,
the country being confronted in vari-
GUS lines with an absolute shortage
Of capacity. Agreements have been
made with the contractors whereby
the Navy will be in a position to
realize these improvements after the
war. In certain cases where fixed
price contracts have been entered
into, the estimated shrinkRge in value
of new-capacities installed by the con-
tractor to meet the requirements Of
the Navy has been amortfZed into the
price of the product.
In arriving at prices to be paid on
numerous large dxed price contracts,
officers Of supplies and accounts, after
going over manufacturers cost rec
ords and estimates, have been.able to
ing in all to several million dollars
In certain cases provisions have been
inserted providing for adjustments
up or down to take care Of changes
in scale Of wages and prices of raw
material.
On account of indeterminate liabil-
ity, trouble and expense of cost in
spection and the possibility. of dis
putes and litigation, even the best
possible form of cost-plus contract is
less satisfactory to the government,
the naval purchasing experts believe.
than straight purchase and sale
contract on reasonable terms.
When manufacturer comes to q
realization Of the fact that the gov
ernment will not pay excessive
profits, ono OF the main obstacles to
the free negotiation Of q fixed price
contract on reasonable terms is re:
moved. The next obstacle exists in
the fact that under q fixed price con-
tract. with comparatively narrow
margin Of proit, the contractor may
need q larger allowance for protec-
tfon than the government feels free to
agree to on q fixed basis
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Money That Flew.

Money That Flew.
"Riches have wingsw
@John," said the woman with the
weary voice, wish you'd stop reading
about the reports Of that airplane in
vestigation."
Evening star., 1918-08-25
Nearly Everybody Pays.

8to8 en9 OvtkS4b Sxo9 fxeaas ESD stge
In thsss days sstaxpaysr~ 10 no longer
Q term Of distinction: It q, In fact, be-
coming quite vulgarixed.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

converts are taken out Of the coul
try as fast as they are won"
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Some Of the most interesting pur-
chasing work that is being done by
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Mormon missionaries were at work
in different parts of the world fifty
Evening star., 1918-08-25

Sodium nitrate. with which both
munitions and fertilizer are manu-
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-09-05
VELVET BEANS USED IN
FEEDING BEEF CATTLE

One pound u velvet bean meal or
velvet beans In pod is equal TO oAe
half pound OF cottonsesd meal for cat
tie feeding.
Velvet beans are composed Of dry
matter. S7.7%; crude protein. l4s%;
carbon drates. 6l7%. fat. ass Vel.
vet bean meal 10 supposed TO be the
same since 1t Ia usually made by
grinding the bean and pod together.
Velvet bean meal Is sometimes adul.
terated, however, by adding pods that
come from beans that have been
threshed for seed or for hog feeding.
Therefore II Ia safest to buy the beans
in the pod. Thsy can be purchased
more cheaply and as result are .
more economic feed.-Carl q. Filler,
division Of extension, University Of
Tennessee Knoxville.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-09-05
TRY THIS FOR BILIOUS
ness.

A bilious condition is indicat-
ed by loss of appetite. pain in
the side, back and shoulders,
restlessness at night, and a fur.
rowed foul tongue. There is Of
ten a feeling of depression, the
eyes are dull. the facets sallow.
and quite frequently constipation
or diarrhea occurs. When any of
these symptoms are present, a
course of Vim Hepatica is at once
needed. Begin with a full dose
to remove the poisonous matter
from your bowels. and continue
for few days with a smaller
dose.
Mr.. w. b. Scruggs. of 3 Drift
wood Street. Nashville, Tenn,
who had been subject to spells
of indigestion, cramps. and bill.
ious collie for a long long time,
writes; my last spell came very
near getting me. | got to the
point where | didn't have any
appetite. was all run down:
couldn't sleep. But | took Vim
Hepatica and my appetite is nor
NAL | feel better in every way
and more like doing my work.
Don't have to get up at night,
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-09-05
with W B Cherry and wife.

with w bCherry and wife.
= Verda McNew, Rose and Bill
Walker, Settle and Theo Cason.
OF Hurricane, visited Eula Coe
and wife recently.
CISCO Moore, wife and children
and Florence Cherry, of Spivey,
were visiting faiends and rela-
tives in Big Bottom last week.
Clio Hall visited Bessie Cherry
Wednesday night.
Anna V and Willie Hawkins
were pleasant callers at Charlie
Lynn's recently.
Calvin Mabry, Hubert Moss,
Misses Myrtle. Georgia and Lii
lian Flynn, Maggie and Lizzie
Bybee, Myrtle and Lassie Spivey,
visited Bessie Cherry recently.
Willie Eads is contemplating a
trip to Roaring river soon,
Ernest Lynn, of Roaring river,
visited Charlie Mercer last week.
Mrs Perry Crowder and two
daughters, of near Gainesboro,
are visiting at Verda Halls.
Mrs Hall Mayton was a pleas
ant visitor at w C Heads one day
this week.
Mrs Ada Hall called on Mrs
Jim Eads Thursday.
A j Moss made a businest trip
to Tompkinsville Thursday.
W. Cherry went to Spiyey
Saturday,
David and Plumblee Moore
are visiting friends near Tomp-
kinsville,
! Zeb Ray, wife and little son
visited relatives on Birthstone
recently.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-09-05
What Do You Say.

Do you ever think of the future
time.
When your children around
your knee
Will ask you about the great
World War,
And the wonderful victory?
They will want to know what
their Daddy did
To help in the famous fray
When your children ask you how
you did your bit
What will you say?
Will you blush with shame in
that future time,
And shrink from their innocent
eyes
AS they search your soul with
their questioning gaze
Will you dare to answer with
lies?
When they tell of deeds of their
piaymate's Dad
How he saved the flag one DAY,
And beg for something to tell
about you.
What will you say?
Will your children's Dad make
them hang their heads
In the years that are yet to be,
Or will they be proud of the part
you'd played
In the War of Democracy
At night when you hold them
deep in your arms
All tired from their eager
play,
And they beg for a story Of
Daddy's deeds
What will you say?
If you're thinking of Stacking
ponder it we'll
The price you will have to pay
Your children's scorn and a
towards hell
WAT DO YOU SAY?
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-09-05
BIG BOTTOM.

Cecil and Delbert Bailey have
been very sick with measles.
The little son of Eula Coe is
very sick.
Mrs Joe Collins and 2 sons are
on the sick list.
Mrs w B Cherry is on the sick
list.
Herbert Barnes has measles:
Charlie Lynn is just recover
ing from measles.
Willie and Vaner Eads and
Conner Cherry visited friends at
Livingston recently.
Protracted meeting closed Sun
day, with II additions and z re-
claimed, We were glad to see as
many turn to the right road,
Vallie Roddy, Kizzar Kirk and
Mrs Tennie Cav visited at w B
Cherry's recently.
Carrie Gentry was a pleasant
visitor at W B Cherry's during
the meeting.
Miss Emma Heady. of Stone,
visited at A J Moss recently.
John Cherry and wife, of
Stone, spent Saturday night