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Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
ENGINEERS AND FIRE .y MEN TO MEET.
Special to The Independent.

Special to The Independent.
 Little Rock, Jan. 17.-The locomo- tive firemen of all the roads in the state, or their representatives, are to be asked to meet with the State and County Federal Fuel Administrators some night next week, in one of their halls in Little Rock, to discuss the fuel situation. Some of the Four Minute Men are to be requested to address them
 It cannot be denied that the fuel one, as it is all over the country. The abnormally cold weather, coupled with the excessive demand for coal on account of the war, has so increased the demand that the supply is not able to cope with it.
 Therefore thea fuel conservation movement is being emphasized by Fuel Administrator Garfield, H. c. Couch, his Arkansas representative, and the VarlouS county admlmSufa- tors. Saving coal and burning wood is the formula that is being advo- cated.
 The railroads are Loyalty coming to the support of the administration. The Arkansas Division of the Mis- souri Pacific has issued circular to all of it's firemen, headed:
 s'Do your bit; Save Coal Every Trip"
 It has been calculated that if they will reduce the consumption one-half one scoop full out of every fifty or 1,20O to 300 tons of coal per month.
 MT. Couch estimates that by saving one scoop-ful out of every fifty or dinarily used on every locomotive for one year, enough fuel would be saved to send one thousand battleships to France.
 Little Rock is using about 60 car loads of coal daily-10 for the in- dustrials, s for domestic consumers, 4 for the street railway, eight for Camp Pike, and thirty for the rail- roads.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
TO CONSIDER SITUATION.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Jan. 18.--As precau- tion against the possibility of great damage resulting from the floods that are expected to follow the breaking up of the snow that covers the whole state, Gov. Brough has addressed q letter to Hugh D. Tomlinson, presi- dent of the St. Francis Levee District Board, suggesting that he call an early meeting of the Board at West Memphis to consider the situation
 The whole state, more or less di- rectly, is interested in the adequate protection of the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi Valley, and disas- ter through breaking of the levee would be as serious as German victo- ry. The agricultural resources of the state constitute the second line of defense, and must not be cut short through any preventable cause.
 Information has reached the gov- ernor that there is 1,500 feet of levee near Mound Bayou opposite Memphis that is in a Dangerous condition, hav- ing sunk about twenty feet. The gov- ernment is working at this point, strengthening the levee, but it is inn portant that all interests concerned shall cooperate in preventing a break and the consequented disaster.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, Jan. 18.-An apparent deadlock in peace negotiations of the Central Powers is threatened. War with Rumania and the hostility of Uk- raine are difficulties facing the Bol- .sheviki, to which are added the as sembling in Petrograd of delegates to the constituent assembly. There is also>a report from Swedish news paper that relations between Premier Lenine and Foreign Minister Trotsky are strained. Germany refused to accept Russia's attitude concerning the right of occupied territory to self definition. Rumania has not replied
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
SHOvELERS IN DEMAND.
Special to Independent.


 Little Rock, Jan. 1S-"1O0 Men Wanted to Shovel Snow 30 Cents an Hour." This is the unusual sign that is posted on Main street. And the fact that the number of men who have applied for work is far short of one hundred is proof that the army of the unemployed is a very small quantity these days. Thirty cents an hour and pair of rubber boots is the price that all have been demanding of the city, the street railway, and oth- CTS who are interested in the removal of the snow from the sidewalks and streets.
 Never before in the history of the city have such conditions existed. The snow has now been on the ground for seven days, and very little of it has melted. It lies from six inches to two feet deep all over the city. The street railway is just beginning to open up it's lines, and in some of the suburban districts the cars will not be running until next week, unless there should be a sudden thaw.
 The heavy weight of snow on roofs, where there has been more thawing, has caused thousands of dollars of damage to mercantile stocks as the stores have leaked like selves. All in all conditions have been such that the oldest inhabitants are dating their epochs from January, 1918.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
Indications Point tO Deadlock m
 Central PODers' Peace Negotiations

to the Bolsheviki ultimatum demand ing the release of Russian troops. Lenine has ordered the arrest of King Ferdinand.
 Ukranian and Bolsheviki troops fought bloody battles at Odessa, near Poltava. Disorder in Petrograd is feared in event the constituent as- sembly is controlled by opponents of the Bolsheviki if it meets in Petro- grad today as scheduled
 The Italians checked the Teutons attempt to dislodge them from re- gently won positions on the Lower Piave. Only artillery fire is reported on the western fronts.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
ROW IN CONGRESS HAS FRESH START Senate Resents Administration Orr der to Ignore Plea To Postpone
 Shutdown Order.
Associated Press Dispatch.

ASSOCIaJeu TTeSS DISpaLCH.
 Washington, Jan. 18.-Attacks on the fuel administration order broke out anew in congress today and were mingled in the senate with resentment of the action of the fuel administra- tion in ignoring it's resolution asking for a delay s'The senate should rise and clip the wings of those who seek to exercise such authority, which never was intended to be given," said Senator Smith of Michigan.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
BILL FOR CREATION
 OF MUNITIONS DIRECTOR
 IS REPORTED FAyORABLY Y
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Jan. 1S.-The bill to create a director of munitions without cabinet membership, but with broad authority to centralize control of mu- nitions, was reported favorably by the senate military committee today. Another bill to establish a war coun- cil is nearly completed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
THOUSANDS OF
 W0RKMEN IDLE
Fuel Administration Order To Close Factories Causes Cessation of
 Labor Activities.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Chicago, Jan. 18.-More than billion dollars in capital, and approx imately half a million workers in the Chicago district are reported idle as Ia result of the fuel administration order to close factories. Five alleged violations were reported this morn- ing. s
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
Associated Press Dispatch.

Philadelphia, Jan. 18. Approxim- ately two million workers in Pennsyl- ania will be out of employment with an approximate loss in wages o1| $114,O00, 900, according to an estfs mate by the state department of la5 bor.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18

The committee in charge of the To- cal Red Cross work are moving the surgical dressing rooms to the. rooms over the First National Bank for the purpose of conserving coal. If you are not already engaged in this work, get busy and help. "Do your bit" Volunteers are wanted. Any one who can sew, can help. If you can only spare an hour, come.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
APPROVES GOVERNORS ACTION
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SpecIl tO Independent.
 Little Rock, Jan. 18.-The Nations Business, a magazine published in New York, approves the ction of Gov. Brough in joining with the Fuel Administration in movement for the substitution of wood for coal as a fuel Activities are already we'll un- der way in the South looking to this most important change in fuel condi- tons
 Gov. Brough called attention to tle promiscuous burning of wood in clearing new ground, and urged it's
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
VIENNA SCENE IF
 RIOTS, STRIKES News Agency Telegrams Tells Brief ly of Unsettled Conditions In
 Austrian Cities.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, Jan. 18.-News agency tel egrams from points in Switzerland report serious strikes and rioting have occurred at Vienna and other cities in Austria
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
Associated Press Dispatch.

ASSUcIaCtu FTeSS D1Spatcn. }S
 Cincinnati, Jan. 18.-It is estimat- ed that 102,000 workers are idle hcf1 and 100000 in Cleveland, as a result of the fuel administration order.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Pittsburg, Jan. 18.- More than two hundred thousand men are idle in the Pittsburg district.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Lynn, Mass, Jan. 18.-It is estfm- ated between fifteen and twenty thousand shoe workers are idle here.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18

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Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
DISCOURAGE SENDING
 FOOD TO SOLDIERS
Special to the Independent.

Special to the Independent.
 Little Rock, Jan. 18. The patriotic women of the state who are co1lectipR food supplies, chiefly canred 5I and vegetables, to be sent to tlt9 so1z diers in camp, are advised by the Council of National Defense to dis- continue the practice. The following official statement on the subject m issued: 1Nda1|1i
 "The Council of Na-i desires to inform
 country that abus
 piled to the $
 the camru
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
FROM ROBERT GIFT. JR.

Mrs. w. R. Gift received Tuesday
the following interesting letter from
her son, Robert, who has been IN the
thick of the fierce fighting on the
western battle front:
Tuesday, Oct. 80.
Dear Mother will try writing
YOU a few lines tonight. | am hav-
ing very nice time now. We are
back out Of the lines for a three
months rest, and at the present are
living in an old house with a good
fireplace and plenty of wood. |
have been in three battles, and they
were real ones, too. The last one
was the worst one / ever saw.
We are the best division overseas,
and have broken three Of the strong
est points on the western front. We
had several men wounded the last
time. and nearly every man in Com
pany A was gassed. ! heard Jess
| Hunt was wounded. Don'a know It
to be a fact. Rice, Hall and Glass
were all gassed These are the only
ones / have heard of since getting
back. Everything looks to be in oui
favor If things turn out as VIZ
expect we will be on our way home
Christmas. Guess you will heal
the news before this letter reaches
you. = 81
am going to town tomorrow
where can eat a good meal and plen
ty of chocolate. / won this chanc'
by mounting machine gun in q
seconds. We are going to have.
picnic the seventh Of next month
dinner on the ground, etc.
Sister asked if I had coolies. Tel
Iher the coolies have me. They g
wild. simply wild over me.
! heard from Alice this week: Tel
her I will write as soon as | &c
some paper and get settled. | mus
retire, as have to get up early II
1.-THE morning to catch the train. Civ
i my best regards to all my friends
1 and tell them we are doing our bi
and expect to be with them soon.
| Your son, 70
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
BLIND RELIEF DAY

Gov. Tom C. Rye has proclaimed
Sunday, December Is, Allied Blind
Relief Day, when the people of Ten.
nessee are asked to contribute TO
the Blinded and MANNED soldiers
who are already returning frcm The
scenes Of battle overseas, They are
not demanding charity nor pity, but
one of the many obligations we owe
them is to help rebuild and renew
what has been broken on the wheels
Of war. AS Gov. Rye says;
aIn the fields Of France, in cross
marked graves, lie others. Bravely
they fought, nobly they died, willing
Nv they laid down their lives for
the sake Of humanity. These we will
not forget.
Recognizing the economic and So
cial necessity Of caring for these
men in this way, the committee OF
the Permanent Blind Relief War
Fund for soldiers and sailors of the
allies is raising a fund to carry on
this work. This committee has al
ready contributed 100000 to the gov
eminent hospital at Baltimore
through the American Red Cross, and
in giving our support to the perma-
nerlt blind relief fund, we are solving
what has been characterized as the
cruelest and most perplexing prob
lem growing out of the war.
"This appeal should have hearty
response in every community. Ger
tainly we will not fail in our obliga-
ton to the men who have sacrificed
the precious gift of sight that the
world might henceforth have peace.
Plunged into an absolute and endless
darkness, at the very threshold Of
life, they grope for the light that can
only come through the re-educatlon
that is made possible by the institu'
lions that this fund maintains"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
u. s. COURT CONVENES

The United States court for the
western district of Tennessee OPP
ened in Memphis Monday morning.
The grand jury was instructed to
find true bills against persons ar
rested and charged with defaming
the national flag or the national
honor
Utterances against the army and
navy, the president, who is command
er-in-chief of the military and naval
forces Of the United States, or the
American Red Gross and any SIM
liar organization must be punished
according to the provisions laid down
in the espionage act. Sales OF bonds
must not be discouraged,
The following Upton county peo-
ple were selected to serve on the fed
eral grand jury: j. R. Proctor, ?. N
LuttrelI, Thomas Hlndman, T. r War.
rem, e. L. Eubanks, S. R. Terry and
III. al. Baskin.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
MRS. EMMA H. GOTTEN
PASSES TO BEYOND

On the 25th of November Mrs.
Emma Haynie Gotten entered into
rest" after long illness, which she
bore with that calmness and reslgna-
ton that characterized her life.
She was born near Tabernacle on
July 27, 1861, and was married to
Mr.. j. E. Gotten, of that place, No
yember 6. 1890. Her father, Lieut..
Robert Haynie, served in the war
Of the sixties, and lost his life IN
the battle Of Franklin, Tenn. mo
Drawer man ever lived" said one
who knew him we'll. Her son, j. e.
Gotten, Jr., is now serving his coun-
try somewhere in France" Besides
the son, the two daughters, Mrs.
Holmes Winford and Miss Margaret
Gotten, survive her, as well as a
sister, Mrs. A. B. Gibbs.
Mrs. Gotten became member OF
the\ Methodist church when only
eight years old. Her life was char
acterized by a simplicity Of faith, a
kind, gentle disposition and firm
conviction Of truth.
The remains were buried in Mum
ford cemetery Tuesday afternoon,
after funeral services conducted by
Rev. Robert A. Clark,
"Her heavenly father knew when her
footsteps faltered;
When the pathway had grown too
steep;
And, with many a blest assurance,
Hath given His loved one sleep"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITIES

The Nashville Banner throws out
a strong ray Of hope for Democratic
success in the next presidential cleo
ton when it says:
eDespite all returns to the contrary,
the United States Senate after next
March is goiSSg to be far from safely
Republican. There is a progressive
sentiment in the majority which is 60
ing to find little comfort in any po.
litical alliance with reactionaries OF
the Penrose stripe, and friction is al
ready apparent. Also, despite the
general idea that prevails, not every
Republican senator is ready to bow to
the ukase Of certain self-constituted
party directors in their purpose to
humiliate the president. Their natural
alliance will be with the Democrats.
Party labels are not convincing tags
al the present time"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
BIZ THE sECRETARY

like paying tribute to our neigh
boring town Of Mason. For patriot
ism, generous giving and hard work
we take off our hats to Mason. In
every call which the war has made
upon our people the good folks of
Mason and the 9th and 10th districts
have assumed full responsibility for
their quotas and have gone over the
tor in every instance. Their men
have been as busy as others, and
their splendid women have had as
much to do as others, but they have
sacrificed personal interests and done
their full part in all the war work.
Nobody has had to carry Mason S
load. The 9th and 10th districts
have worked as one all the way
through, and we suggest that the
neople Of these districts should thank
those of their people who have taken
the lead, done the work and made
snch success possible. Other parts
&c the county have done well, too, and
We shall call attention to them later
MT our first bow is to Mason, where
tbe work has been we'll done under
difficulties which some Of us did not
have.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
CHANGES IN SENATE WILL
AFFECT TENNESSEANS

A dispatch from Washington states
that several Tennesseans will be af-
fected by the reorganization OF the
senate by the Republicans. If Pres
ident Wilson does not call an extra
session after next March, the changes
will probably not be effective until
the first Monday in December, 1918,
when reorganization will take place,
because when Congress quits March
A it does not meet in the regular
course until year from December.
Senators Shields and Mcclellan will
lose their committee chairmen assign
ments if the Republicans control, and
Messrs. r. L. Bvnum and Miles Mes
bitt. their efficient secretaries, will
become secretaries in fact instead OF
clerks of committees, though the re-
duction in salaries will be very slight.
Walter K. Bowling, of Nashville,
will probably be displaced as post
master of the Senate; Price Tomlln-
son. of Columbia, as clerk in the office
Of the secretary Of the Senate, and
John Lambert, of Centreyille, as as
sistant superintendent of the Senate
document room.
Alva Taylor, of Jackson, will, OF
course, lose out as clerk Of the com
mittee on interstate and foreign com
merce, of which Thetus w. Sims il
chairman, while William Padgett, o.
| Columbia, will quit as clerk to thu
naval affairs committee, of which his
father is chairman. CongressmeI
Moon, Sims and Padgett as hous'
chairmen, will have to surrender thu
gilded and luxurious office suites i
4 the capitol to take their places i
the house office building with the mi
nority rank and file.
Sam R. Sells, of the first distrie
of Tennessee, however, will NOV
out Of the capitol into one of tn
most expensive offices in the worl'
as chairman Of the pension commit
tee. and will have the honor of beini
the only member of either branch o
Congress from Tennessee who ha
an office under the dome Of the ma
TONS capitol.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28

We are glad indeed to have such
letters Id the foregoing from Mr..
Peete. We inadvertently omitted to
state that we, too, questioned the big
carry over as quoted by our New Or
leans correspondent in the article re-
ferred to by Mr.. Peete. We are
grateful to him for calling our at
tention to it and we join with him
in not only challenging the literal
correctness Of the alleged "carry
over" but of our own experience know
that fully one-half Of this amount OF
carry over is season after seasons
options, and therefore, both unspin-
nable and untenderable. Editor Cot
ton Oil News.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
THE TITLE OF won"

1Von" before name in German
denotes a privilege title, either inher-
tied or bestowed by monarch upon
his subject for meritorious services.
while formerly this prefix was found
in military or feudal families only,
MANY eommoners, captains of indus
frv. scientists, financiers and artists
were SO honored by their monarchs
The title is either hereditary or ceas-
s. with the death of the distinguish
ed person.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
capital" PUNISHMENT
FOR "DER KAISER"

In his suggestion printed in the
News yesterday, that the Kaiser be
confined to darkest Africa ana made
to listen to speeches from the colonel
for twelve hours a day, Col. ]. 3.
Brownlow seems to forget that the
American constitution prohibits cruel
and excessive punishment. Chatta-
nooga News.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28

Some Of the politicians are find
ing serious fault with President Will
son these days. One Washington
correspondent tells Of seven capital
mistakes he has made. This reminds
us that man by the name Of Bob
Ingersoll once lectured on the mis-
takes of Moses.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
FULL OF COLD; HAD THE GRIP

Many viii be pleased to read how
Lewis Newman, sos Northrand St,
Charleston, w. Va, was restored to
health. He writes: Il was down sick
and nothing would do me any good.
I was full Of cold. Had the grip un-
til / got two SOC bottles Of Foley''s
Honey and Tar. It's the best remedy
for grip and colds ever used.
Sold by Union Drug Go.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
70 THE EIGHTEEN
YEAR-0LD REGISTRARS

The government requires that
all eighteen-year-old registr 'a.la
Of the September, 1918, reglstra-
ton, fill out and return TO the
office Of the local board, the ques,
tionnaires that have been mailed
to YOU without delay. # you 40
not do this; you will violate the
law and subject yourself to severe
penalties. 4 r,ho
have not yet filled out and re-
turned questionnaires, please 40
so Immediately.
c. B. McCLELLAND,
Chairman Local Board for Upton
County, Tenn.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
First Methodist Church
Roht A. Clark. Pastor.

Sunday will be the first Sunday
of the new conference year, and the
pastor will conduct the services pom
morning and evening. Sunday school
at 9:40.
PRAYER meeting Wednesday night
at 7 o'clock. ;-;tons
We invite strangers and visitors
to worship with u.s..
A welcome for all who come.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28

Regulate the bowels when they fail
to move properly. Herbine IS an ad-
nirable bowel regulator. It helps
the liver and stomach and restores
fine feeling Of strength and buoy
aney. Sold by Alexander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
First Presbyterian Church
II ~
D p Walker. Pastor.

Sabbath school, $3.50 a. m. J. j,
Miller, superintendent ~
Christian Endeavor, 6:15 pm. MI
nor Gracey, Jr., president.
Preaching IL am. and Z pm; py
the pastor. Morning subject, the
Lasting Liberty Bond" and SUI, SUB
iect for the night service, Tine
price of Princely Character"
We cordially invite the people at
large, young and ID to a1s-
services Of this church.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28

Mr.. Carl Rice was visitor here
from Munford Wednesday.
Mr.. w. ]. Parrish and wife. Mrs.
T, A. Middleton and Mr., N. A. Craig,
az the Henning vicinity, were shop
ming ii Covington Monday. Mr.. and
Mrs. d. A. Middleton, Of Clarksdale,
Mss. and Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Craig,
Of McEwen, Tenn, are visiting N
the Henning vicinity.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
Covington Circuit
Rev. j. A. Kelly. Pastor

Rev ]. A. Kelly, Pastor
First quarterly conference Of Gov
ington circuit will be held at Leigh's
Chapel December 7 and 8.
Preaching Saturday, December I
at II am, by Rev. w. c. Waters,
Quarterly conference, 2 pm.
Preaching Sunday, December :,
8 pm, by Rev. w. G. Waters.
Preaching at Hebron December 3,
Ii am, by Rev. ]. A. Kelly.
Official members will please take
notice. Let us begin our work early
and make this one of the best years
for Covington circuit.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church, AtOka, Tenn
JV. Currie, Pastor

Sunday school every Sabbath At
10 8. m. IL, z.ool
D. M, every third Sunday
Preaching at 1880 every first sun
You are cordially invited to at
services.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-11-28
St Matthews Church

Services on Sunday next as follows;
o:45 am, Sunday school.
II am, service and sermon.
Everybody welcome here.