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The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
Civil Service Rules Waived.

SAVA1 OC1VACO Au1CS w dANGOs
The following executive order has
been issued by President Wilson:
During the continuance of the pres
ent war the Secretary of Labor is
authorized to make appointments to
the various positions in the War Labor
administration services without re-
gard to the civil service rules, it be-
ing understood that all possible use
will be made Of the registers Of eligi-
bles of the Civil Service commission.
This is purely an emergency meas
ure based upon the exigencies of the
present situation, which require that
these services be organized and ex-
tended as rapidly as possible. This
order will be revoked when the neces-
sity for it ceases to exist. e
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
EIGHT MEN WANTED'
From 1918, Registration Class to
Volunteer for Service in
the Coast Artillery.
Boys Leave for Camp Wadsworth-
Reception by Governor Burn
quist-The Stowaway.

An opportunity is open for eight
men OF the 1918 registration class in
Mile Lacs county to volunteer for the
coast artillery service. The local
board has been advised by the adju-
tant general that these men must en-
train at Princeton on or about August
8, the exact date to be fixed later.
These men will go to Jefferson bar
racks, Missouri, for training. Doubt
less this offer will be readily en-
braced as the coast artillery is one of
the best branches of the army.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
Boys Leave for Camp Wadsworth.

Boys Leave for Camp WadswOrth.
.s,Last Friday morning Sc Mile Lacs
county boys-one of whom it was later
discovered was a stowaway-left
Princeton for Camp Wadsworth, Spar
tanburg, S. c., amid deafening cheers
from hundreds of people who had
gone to the depot to bid them good
bye. w. C. Doane accompanied the
boys as far as st. Paul.
Attorney E. L. Mcmillan, Rev. w. B.
Milne and R. C. Dunn gave short en-
couraging talks to the boys and the
Mora band Of IA pieces played patriotic
airs. A quartet with the Kanabec
county contingent also sang. Com
fort kits and New Testaments were
distributed to the boys and R. C. Dunn
gave them $40 to spend for cigars,
etc., along the route.
w. c. Doane tells us that the in
crement was the most cheerful aggre-
cation of Mile Lacs county boys he
ever escorted to the cities, and that the
AAe'AAe'pSS SOuAACy SOAAoA4A$o O1AC \OV 0CIOAS
were equally enthusiastic and anxious
to pull the kaiser's nasal protuberance
out of joint and then bayonet his
Adams apple. Enthusiastic receptions
by hosts Of people were extended at
every town where the train stopped
between here and st. Paul, and en-
route the Mora band and male quar-
tet enlivened the program with selec-
tions. =. .., .5c
At ST. Paul the contingent formed
into line and, headed by Old Glory
and the band, marched to the Mer-
chants hotel for luncheon. Following
the feed the boys proceeded to the Y.
M. c. A. building, where they were
we'll entertained and had their official
pictures taken. The line was reformed
and the next stop was at the state
capitol, where Governor Burnquist
shook hands with the boys and gave
a short talk. Ranks were then broken
and the boys enjoyed the sights of st.
Paul until the time of their departure
ON the 7:15 p. m. train.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01

by Rt. Rev. JOS. Busch Of st. CloAd.
Preceded by the national standara
and by the members Of the Holy Name
society, the bishop proceeded to the
altar, where, after q short intro ductory
hymn, he gave an excellent address
appropriate to the occasion, and
wherein he clearly outlined the causes
underlying this great world struggle.
He declared that he was glad to assist
at this ceremony because the golden
star shining on the white field Of the
flag stands for the first heroic soldier.
of his jurisdiction who sacrificed his
life on the altar of patriotism.
The assemblage, which filed the
spacious building to its utmost capaci-
ty, was very much impressed.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
He Stands For the RIGHT

We belive that Governor J. a. "a.
Burnquist should be reelected be-
cause he stands for the things that are
right and are American. He has made
enemies. Any strong man in public
Office will make enemies ]; any man who
dares to do right will make enemies
but he will also make friends. There
is nothing that savors Of hysteria
about Governor Burnquist. He has re-
fused to be carried away by clamor,
or to be swayed by fanatics. He has
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
Change in Draft Age.

All signs point to a change in the
draft age limits as soon as congress
reconvenes. The .concensus of opinion
is that the ages will be lowered as we'll
as raised and will in all probability
require the registration Of men from
10 to 40 years of age. Such changes
would prove boon to recruiting as
there is always a rush Of recruits
previous to the registration Of new
classes for the draft.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
A Patriotic Philanthropist.

Freeman P. Strong of st. Paul has
given the Marlborough hotel property,
which is valued at 100000, to the
government for the establishment Of
q surgical hospital to be used in CON
nection with the conversion Of Fort
Smelling into a reconstruction camp
for incapacitated soldiers who return
from the front. Mr.. Strong is certain
" patriotic philanthropist.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
Commissioners Win Ditch Case.

Commissioners Win Ditch Case.
Judge Converse has rendered his
decision in the appeal of A. w. Sleeves
and II. w. Milbrandt from the action
Of the Mile Laos Board of County
Commissioners in. refusing to estab-
lish a ditch known as county ditch No.
12. The case was tried at the last
term Of court, E. Z. Mcmillan repre-
senting appellants and s. P. Skahen
appellees.
The judges decision affirmed the
order Of the commissioners in refusing
to establish the ditch.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
British Strikers Saw Their Danger.

British Strikers Saw Their Danger.
London, July 80. With the almost
certain disappearance Of the danger
of widespread strike of the workers
in the British munitions factories, we
have a fresh illustration Of the war
like character Of public opinion in this
country.
Those who felt inclined to strike
speedily found how deeply the nation
resented their attitude. That they
themselves were ashamed Of their be-
.havior is apparent in their demeanor.
Never before did strikers make
themselves so inconspicuous. There
was no marching with banners, no
brass bands, no mass meetings and
no display Of any kind. It was the
only time, as the Times labor expert
points out, that strikers evinced
preference for the side streets.
Nobody thinks that the threat of the
government to. send the strikers to
the trenches, together with the feeling
of the strikers that they were in the
wrong, was the factor that made
really dangerous developments most
unlikely. Sinister influences are at
work.in Britain as in other countries.
Pacifsm, Bolshevism and traitorous
intrigue are alert for opportunities.
They tread on shaky ground.
British workingmen in the mass are
sane and patriotic and hate kaiserism
with magnificent robustness. The
real labor leaders oppose strikes with
all possible vigor.
Tens Of thousands of workers have
telegraphed the government to stand
firm against the unpatriotic elements
and to call up for army service any
man who refuses to work.
Minister Of Labor Roberts declares
that the strikers are dabbling in trea-
son and urges the honest working
world to take every available means
Of recording it's condemnation.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
Government Takes Over Wires.

Government Takes Over Wires.
Today the wire communication sys-
TENS Of the country passed under the
control Of the government. For the
present but few changes is expected
to be made administration will be-
through the same channels as before
and by the same executive officers.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01

pursued q course that is right, a
course that is strictly and unqualified
" American. He should be reelected,
and he will be reelected. There is no
question OF nc, doubt about that In
nebago Enterprise.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
Report Of County Red Cross Chapter

Report of County Red Cross Chapter.
Financial report Of Mile Laos Coun-
ty Red Cross Chapter from July i,
1917, to July 1, 1918. This report
shows the total of receipts and expen-
ditures Of the different funds of the
chapter, and all it's branches. It does
not include receipts Of Red Cross sale
day held in Princeton as full settle
ment Of the sale had not been made
at the close of the fiscal year.
Cash on hand and in bank .............. S1.279.87
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
The Country Needs Student Nurses.

y
The young women Of this country
between the ages Of 18 and 35, who are
not otherwise engaged in any govern
ment work, are being earnestly re-
auested to enroll as student nurses.
By the first Of next year the army
alone must have the services Of 5000
nurses. These must be trained gradu-
ate nurses and to release them for this
duty student nurses must take their
places. Student nurses therefore must
be Forthcoming in great numbers.
Those enrolling are asked to hold
themselves in readiness up to April,
1919, to take up the training in some
hospital unless before that time they
have taken up some other government
work. t.;ai. t-.i ii t#.-it 10
This is a truly patriotic service. AS
the war goes on and an ever increas-
ing number of our soldiers are sent
back home it will be our duty to nurse
back to health these brave boys who
have sacrificed so much for us, and it
is their due that there shall be suffi-
cient number of nurses available to
accomplish this task. We cannot full
fill this obligation unless the ranks Of
nurses are kept constantly recruited.
It is therefore to be hoped that great
number Of young women with suffi-
cient strength and ability will feel the
call Of duty and will register, thus
holding themselves ready to enter this
patriotic service whenever the need
arises.
The registration places here IN
Princeton are in the Red Cross work
room, which is open from to 6 on
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,
and in the public library, which is
open from 2 to 6 on Tuesdays and
Thursdays and on Saturdays from
to Z.
vs. Registration blanks will be found at
both places. Questions will be an
swered and all registrations properly
attended to.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01
The StOwaway.

When the train arrived at Chicago
Joe Craig, who had charge of the
Mile Lacs county contingent, checked
UP his men, He found that while his
list showed only IS men sc were pres
ent and that the name of John G.
Dahlstrom Of Milaca, one of the boys
with the unit, did not appear on the
roll and that he had no papers for
him. So Joe telegraphed to w. c..
Doane, who replied that Dahlstrom
was not in that call but to let him
proceed. Mr.. Doane then telegraphed
the adjutant at Camp Wadsworth
recommending that Dahlstrom be ac-
cepted. Whether he was or not is not
vet known. Dahlstrom was rejected
by DR.. Galley, the examining physician
of the local board, but appealed to
the medical advisory board at st.
Cloud and was accepted. The local
board, however, decided to hold him
~ the next call, but he was anxious
to go with the boys he knew from
this part of the country undetermined
ia take chance. There is no guess
work as to a boy Of this sort making
good soldier for he is made of the
right stuff, and we sincerely hope that
he will be accepted at Wadsworth.
1918 Registrants Being Examined.
DR.. Galley is this week examining
the boys in Class / who registered on
June 5 of this year. The examination
is being made at the court house.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01

who will command these vessels. Our
boys must show that in their blood is
still the salt that made America pre-
eminent at sea before the civil war,
when the Baltimore clipper ships we're
the fastest vessels that had ever float
ed. l5s
Here in this new merchant navy Of
ours there will be-there are now OPP
portunities for individual advancement
such as the young manhood Of other
nations was never fortunate enough
to meet. The average boy, in thinking
about his future, cannot afford now to
overlook these opportunities. r. P.
Bass in st. Nicholas.
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01

~ Transfer of Registered Bonds.
Secretary McAdoo has announced
The Princeton union., 1918-08-01

Accounts receivable, branch and
auxiliary ............ 4,783.3
Total assets s6.O63. 20
General Fund.
Total receipts $1,76s.19
Total expenditures ........... 836.81
Balance in general fund .. 1926. .ss
Relief Fund.
Total receipts ......... ........ 11,O1s.73
Total expenditures 5.986.64
Balance in relief fund ....... $5,032. .09
Miscellaneous Fund.
Receipts membership dues due
Washington .............. s1,654.50
Expenditure dues due
Washington ....... ...... ............ 1,549.75
Balance due Washington .....---.......... $104.75
Total liabilities $6,O6322
w. H. SMITH. Treasurer.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
Help the Red Cross
CHRISTIAN. CHAR
ACTER PASSES AWAY

The sad death Of Mrs. Joe Eva
Streete, wife of Rev. L. A. Streete,
occurred at her home at Munford
Wednesday morning at o'clock. Her
passing away came after an illness
of two months.
Mrs. Streete returned home from
"a Memphis hospital about two weeks
ago, where she had been under treat
ment.
The funeral services were held at
the family residence at Munford
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, and
the remains were carried to Gains
vile for burial.
Mrs. Streete was a daughter Of
Mr.. w. H. Turnage, and was born
and reared in the vicinity Of Munford.
She was married to Mr. Streete
about "a years ago. He and two
sons and one daughter survive herr
Mrs. Streete was a splendid Chris
tian character, devoted to her home,
and her death is a very sad one.
and the deepest sympathy is felt for
the bereaved husband and children.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
Help the Red Cross
| STATE BOARD REFUSES TO.
ELECT PROF. j. w. BRISTER

4 The state board Of education re-
fused to re-elect Prof. j. w. Bris-
ter as president of the West Ten
lnessee State Normal School at Mem
lphis at its meeting Tuesday, says a
dispatch from Nashville to the Com
mercial Appeal, dated May 22nd.
Prof. Brister was nominated for
reelection by G. G. Hanson, member
of the board of education from Mem
phis, but received only three votes
The board did not elect a success
or to Prof Brister, but will meet
again June 18th, at which time the
president and faculty of the West
Tennessee State Normal will be
named.
1t was stated by the members Of
the board that no charges were made
against Prof. Brister, but that ac-
ton Of the board was based on the
report of the committee appointed
to investigate reported discomfort
at the West Tennessee Normal, which
evidenced considerable friction be-
tween Prof. Brister and members
of the faculty and student body.
II was stated that in opposing the
reelection Of Prof. Brister the board
acted solely for the best interest of
the school.
A motion to refer the report back
to the committee and give Prof. Bris-
ter an opportunity to answer the
criticisms against his administration
was defeated, but instcal it was de-
cided to turn the report over to Prof.
Brister and give him until 3 o'clock
in the afternoon to submit his an
swer.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
LOCAL PASTOR RETURNS
FROM CHURCH CONFERENCE

Rev. Robert A. Clark, pastor Of the
First Methodist Church, returned
home Friday night from Atlanta,
where he had been for a week, at
tending the eighteenth quadrennial
session Of the general conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
which was characterized as one of
the most progressive ever held in the
history of the church. The confer
ence will meet again on the first
Wednesday in May, 1922, the place to
be fixed by a committee.
Among the outstanding measures
passed by the conference were the
changes in the wording Of the ritual
from the "Holy Catholic Church" to
"Christ's Holy Church" granting of
laity rights to women and adoption
Of the centenary of missions program
authorizing the sum Of $35,000,000
to be raised within the next five
years for home and foreign missions
and church extension work. The
changing of the creed and laity rights
measures are to be passed down to
the annual conference for ratifica-
ton.
Further legislation affecting the
church was the passing of law dis
tributing the church into episcopal
districts; recommendation that the
bishops, in so far as is possible, re-
tain a district for four years; change
in the law relative to the time limit,
making it possible for a minister to
remain more than four years in a
passionate upon the recommendation
of the quarterly conference and
majority vote of the presiding elders,
Other important measures passed
included the change from the assess
ment Of the various benevolent collec-
tions to budget system and their
apportionment by standing commit
tee for the purpose Eight laymen
instead of four from each presiding
elders district now will sit, as del
egates in annual conference.
Perhaps the most ponular measures
enacted were those providing for
the organization of district board
to take better care Of superannuated
preachers, and continuation of the
commission, with author
ity to meet the commission of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in nego-
tiations looking toward an organic
union.
The sum of $1,00O,O00 annually was
asked Of the churches for war work
Delegates expressed satisfaction
with the plan of episcopal visitation
as announced by Bishop Collins Den
ny.
Bishop JameI Atkins, Of Wayne
vile, N. G., will preside over the
next session of the Memphis con-
ference.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
Help the Red Cross
CARD FROM J. NJ. BEAVER

/ take this method Of expressing
to the good people of Upton county
my sincere gratitude and feeling of
deep obligation for their many kind
nesses and courtesies extended to me
during my race for sheriff in the
late county primary election. While
/ ann especiallv grateful to those
who gave me their vote and support,
I have nothing but kind feelings
for those who saw fit to support
any one Of my opponents.
Respectfully,
]. NJ. BEAVER.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
RED CROSS DRIVE ON IN
EARNEST IN ATOKA


I Atoka, Tenn, May 2i.-Everythins
and everybody is busy this week witt
/ business Of the Red Cross-that is
/ interest and efforts are high and no
Il in vain in raising money for Oh,
drive which is on this week. We vii
not say that it is our intention t
raise what has been set apart fol
i our community, but we mean to &
"Over the top" good and strong, Or
last Saturday night a "get-togethel
meeting" was held at the Methodist
church, and committees were appoint
n ed to get busy with the work. No
only is the committee hard at it, but
individuals have appointed themselve;
as committees Of one to help in the
great cause.
] Following up the meeting of Satur-
day night we had an inspiring anC
rfni talk from Mr. Gwinn, of Gov
ington, who spoke at the Presbyterian
church at II o'clock 70 say the least
his remarks were interesting and tC
the point and were attentively listen
ed TO by his audience. At this time
subscription cards were distributed
through the congregation, and at the
close Of the service were taken up
and turned over to the chairman, Rev
j. " Currie. Quite nice sum was
subscribed, and it is safe to say that
by the end of the week Atoka, Upton
and Bethel will have subscribed their
quotas, and then some.
Work Of the Local Society
In the meantime work at the Red
Cross rooms has not Jagged. On the
other hand, it seems to be more Wig
orous than ever Completion of the
sewing on hand will be made this
week, and new material will be or
dered. Occasionally a new member
is enrolled, which goes to show that
the real Red Cross spirit is in the
air and will remain so until the close
Of the war.
Among the CoIored Folks
We must not forget to mention in
terest which is manifest among our
colored race. On Wednesday night of
this week they held a meeting at one
of our churches to make arrangements
for raising money towards their, part
Of the great drive. That they will
come up with "first aid" goes without
saying.
Just recently the Order of Calanthe
gave five dollars to the society to-
wards helping to carry on the work.
The money is appreciated, and viii be
used to great advantage, as it is inn
possible to keep up our standard with
out the help of everybody. The Red
Cross is not only for a favored few,
but for everybody, white and colored,
and it is up to every fellow. to see
that he is enrolled as a member; if
he is not able to become a member
then let him do what he can in giving
his aid in other ways.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
The Red Cross
CAMPGROUND NOTES

Mrs. Vera Forbess, who has been
sick the past two weeks, is now able
to sit up.
Mr.. w. E. Craig has purchased a
new Maxwell car.
There will be children's day at
Campground the first Sunday in June.
Everybody is invited.
Mr.. Darby, from Covington, made
talk on the Red Cross here last
Sunday evening.
Miss Lucy Griffin is now making
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. N. JOY
ner.
Mr.. Charlie Mcmillan and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
W. E. Craig.
Mr.. john Joyner, of Brighton, spent
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Joyner recently.
Miss Winnie Forbess spent Friday
night with her friend, Miss Inez
Craig.
The ladies of Campground enjoyed
being with the Red Cross ladies OF
Covington last week.
Misses Inez and Kate Joyner spent
last week in Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Forbes
spent Monday niOht with Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Joyner.
Miss Gladys Crouch spent a few
days in Memphis last week. She
reports a most pleasant time.
T. Mr.. J. D. Craig has been sick for
the past few days, but is now able
to be up.
Misses Mary and Euphie Willis went
shopping in Wilmington Tuesday af-
/ terno0n. JIM.
Help the Red Cross
Mrs. G. L. Davidson, Of Helena,
Ark, spent Wednesday night with
the family Of Mrs. S. r. Shelton, -Jr.,
! leaving Thursday morning for visit
Ito the family Of Mr.. r. P. Eddins,
at linton.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
Hell the Red Gross

When the baby takes too much food
the stomach turns; the result is in
digestion, sourness and vomiting.
Frequently the, bowels are involved
and there is collie pains and diarrhoea.
McGee's Baby Elixir is grand cor
receive remedy for the stomach and
bowel disorders Of babies. It is pure,
wholesome and pleasant to take.
Price 25c and SOC per bottle. Sold
by Alexander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
THIS WIDOW WAS HELPED

Mrs. A. Walden, 46O Glenn Ave-,
Fresno. Cal, writes; II had fever
and it left me with cough every
winter. Foley's Honey and Tar helps
me every time. | am a widow 66
years old" Nothing better for bron-
chial, grip and similar coughs and
colds that hang on. Just fine for
Group and whooping cough.
Sold by Union Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23

Strayed.-From my home in Cow
ington, one small bob-tailed Red Duroc
sow; weighs about 100 pounds; crop
off left ear; thin in order. Will pay
suitable reward for information lead
ing to recovery. A J Evans. 23m2
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23

Strayed.-From my pasture near
Garland, small black horse mule,
about Is hands high and Weighing
about 800 pounds; has knot on right
shoulder caused from collar. Will
pay suitable reward for information
leading to his recovery. ], R. josh
lin. 9m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
Want Column

Wanted.-Hay and field peas. Gov
ington Feed & Produce Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23

Wanted to Buy.-We want to buy
whippoorwill peas in any quantity.
Pinner & Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-23
Help Ile heu Or0ss-
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of expressing
our sincere thanks to our friends
and the general public who have
shown us so many favors and ex-
tended us such material aid since
the fire which destroyed our house
on December 25th last. We assure
all that their kindnesses are sincerely
appreciated.