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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
RIIIs offered In the Senate.

A bill offered in the senate provides
that a person convicted Of felony
may be paroled in less than IL months
as the old law required.
Another bill makes women of Ruth.
erford county eligible to serve as
clerks Of courts in that county.
Another bill gives justices Of the
peace and juvenile court judges author
Ity to hear cases under the compulsory
education law OF the state.
Two bills we're offered that will en-.
able the state banking department: to
be self-sustaining in the future, a pol
icy that Gov. Roberts will insist on.
These bills increase filing fees of mem
beers of the department and abolish the
additional fee now paid to the secre-
tary Of state.
These two bills will place sufficient
funds at the disposal of the depart
ment to prevent any deficit in the fu-
eure.
Another bin provides that in the fu-
ture applicants for licenses to practice
Jaw IN Tennessee will be required to
pay $40, instead Of the former fee Of
S.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
MUST CURTAIL THE
COTTON ACREAGE
DEMAND WILL NOT SUSTAIN PRE-
WAR cRoP-sHoULD
PRODUCE FOOD.
MUCH FOOD is SENT ABROAD
Three Ships Leave New York With
Food, Mail and Passcngers-The
Southern cattIemen Plan Fea-
ture In New Orleans.

Washington, -Farmers Of the South
were advised in statement issued by
the Department of Agriculture that it
would be wise to adjust cotton acrea.
age this year so as to have available
sufficient land to produce enough food
and feed for families and live stock.
If industrial conditions in all the
cotton consuming countries do mot
reach normal-and If the industry is
not restored-the consumption Of cot
ton will be substantially less than pre-.
war average requirements" said the
statement. with practically complete
restoration, cotton consumption may
we'll be expected to equal the normal
Of pre-war times, on account of the
present shortage of cotton goods in va
rious countries.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Endorse No Mob Policy.

The executive committee issued the
following strong statement commend.
Ing Gov. Roberts for his stand against
the mob evil and determination to put
an end to this outrageous practice,
which has been a detriment not only to
Tennessee, but also to the entire south.
The executive committee OF the Ten
nessee Law and Order League COM
mends with all possible emphasis the
general attitude of Gov. Roberts to
mob violence, and more particularly
his address to the legislature asking
for increased power for the prevention
Of, lynchings. With characteristic
straightforwardness and vigor he has
attacked this growing evil. We assure
him Of our earnest support, and in so
doing we feel that we represent the
sentiments of the organization for
which we act, and the sentiment Of the
best citizens of this state
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
colIeae Commission suaaested.

A college commission, to have SUI
pervision of colleges, universities and
theological seminaries, which apply
for charters of Incorporation from the
state in the future, is proposed by a
bill offered by Senators Houk and Pat
ton, of Knox.
This bill provides that all such in
gtitutions which desire to issue degrees
shall submit its application to this
commission. These institutions must
qualify by having a productive endow.
ment of 100000, and have other prop
erty assets of more than 100000. The
commission is to be composed of five
members, the state superintendent of
public instruction being ex-officio a
member, the other four to consist Of
two presidents of colleges or universe.
ties and two persons connected with
education in the state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
100000 TROOPS A MONTH
Shipping Arrangements Made for
Bringing Home the American
Expeditionary Force.

Washington. March, chief Of
staff, discussing army rehabilitation
plans with the senate military com.
mittee, stated that shipping arrange.
ments have been made by which 500.
600 men may be transported home
monthly, and that all Of the American
expeditionary force can be returned
home and demobilized within six
months.
There are still about $4,000 men in
camp in the United States, and all
will be demobilized except those re.
tanned for overhead" duty, Gen.
March added. One hundred and four
thousand men had arrived from over.
seas last week.
In connection with rehabilitation
plans, Gen. March said that under
present plans retention of an Ameri-
can standing army OF 100000 is pro-
posed. I'VE don't ever expect to re,
duce below 5000 men-if we can
help it." he told the committee.
Washington. = The treasury report.
ed total from war savings and thrift
stamps since they were placed on the
market 10 months ago OF s1.O4S, 00O,-
900.
Washington. - Recognition of the
provisional government OF Poland has
been accorded by the American gov
eminent. officials Of the state depart.
ment said, in making public mes.
sage which Secretary Lansing, at
Paris, has sent by direction Of Presi.
dent Wilson to Ignace Jan Paderew.
ski, the new Polish premier.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Refreshing Measure.

In the senate and house companion
bills were introduced by Senator
Clarke and Representative Hays and
Russell of Maury County as step to
the reforesting of Tennessee 1t pro-
vides for day in April each year to
be set apart by the governor as Arbor
Day or tree planting day.
The governor is to plant a tree on
capitol hill and each state official in
charge Of state institution is also to
engage in tree planting one day in
April each year at state institutions.
A commission composed of the CON-
missioner of agriculture, state forester,
dean of the College Of Agriculture Of
Tennessee and the superintendent of
public instruction aSe to make all plans
for the annual tree planting, subject to
the approval of the governor Of the
state. The object is not only to pro-
vide for the planting of trees, but to
start movement to encourage and in
struct in tree preservation and the re-
building of the forests of the state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Arrested Eor 4FIun Violation.

Murray, Ky.-Charging the Rev. H
B. Taylor with violation Of influenza
quarantine regulations of the state
board of health, county officials in
vaded the pulpit of the Murray Baptist
Church and arrested him while he was
delivering his evening sermon.
The turmoil created by this was fur.
Their accentuated when 1t was an
nounced that every member of the
church who had attended either the
morning or night service win be ar.
raztAd
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
DR.. BROWN AYRES
DIES IN KNOXVILLE
DECEASED EDUCATOR HAD HELD
MANY IMPORTANT PLACES
IN SCIENTIFIC WORLD.
PRES'T STATE UNIVERSITY
Or. Ayres Succumbed to Acute Indiaes.
ton, From Which He Had Been
Suffering For Over a Week.
A Native of Memphis.

KnoZVille.-Dr Brown Ayres, presi-
1ent of the University of Tennessee,
died at his home here. DR.. Ayres sue
cumbed to acute indigestion, from
which he had been suffering for a
week.
DR. Ayres had been president of the
University Of Tennessee since 1904,
coming to that institution from Tulane
University, New Orleans, where he
had held many positions of distinction
He was born in Memphis May 25, 1856,
and his early training was obtained in
the Memphis public schools and later
in New Orleans. He took the engin.
eering course at Washington and Lee
University, Lexington, Va, and in 1878
received his B. S. degree from the
Stevens Institute of Technology, later
receiving his Phi. d. from that institu-
ton. He was a fellow of Johns Hop
kins in 1880, and received his hon
orary degrees Of LID. from Washing
ton and Lee in 1904 and from Tulane
University in 1905.
At Tulane lie was professor of phys
les, dean Of tie Technical College from
1894 to 1900, gice-chairman of the fac
ulty from 1900 to 1904, dean of the
academic department the same year
and acting president OF the university,
resigning to become president Of the
University Of Tennessee. He was
among the 'ssst known of American
educators, having specialized in sci
ence. He was also a member of
nearly all of the scientific and edu-
cational societies of the United States.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Strikes at Lynch Law.

An appeal to the people Of Tennes.
see to uphold Gov. A. H. Roberts in
his efforts to prevent mob violence was
Issued by the executive committee OF
the Tennessee Law and Order League
The attitude of Gov, Roberts is com.
mended by the committee, both in his
speeches during his candidacy and in
his recommendations to the legislature
since taking up his duties.
The legislature is urged by the let
ter to pass the bill, providing the gov.
ernor with additional police for use IN
emergency, and also the proposed bill
by the encouragement which is aimed
TO bring increased pressure to bear on
the sheriffs to enforce rfgidly the laws
OF the state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Workmen,a compensatlon Act.

A workmen's compensation act, pre-
pared by the Tennessee Federation Of
Labor and which has been under dis
cussion for some time, was introduced
in both branches of the assembly and
determined effort will be made to Sc.
cure its enactment into law. There
are about 70 provisions to the bill,
and 1t provides an elective system of
workmen's compensation for Industrial
accidents, rights Of employers, en-
ployes and third patries to define and
regulate the liability of employers to
employees for injuries sustained by en-
ployes; and goes into every phase of
the much mooted question Of work
mems compensation. The bill was in
troduced by Senator Hill, Houk, Dor
ris, Gambler, Carter and Rice of Shell
by. In the house the bill was reported
by the labor committee of which Lar
sen of Shelby is chairman.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
MARRIAGE License Bill.

Under a bill proposed by Hanover
and Gallela, of Shelby county, the ply
steal condition of applicants for mar
riage licenses must be certified to be-
fore the county clerks can issue the
license. Licenses cannot be issued to
persons suffering from contagious,
communicable or infectious diseases,
and this must be attested by reputa-
Bile physician. Affidavits must also be
required that the persons seeking Ii
censes to marry are not afflicted with
eny social disosse of communicable
character or Stage.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
retirement Of the Allied Forees.

Washington. -Retirement of the al
lied forces holding advanced positions
in the Archangel sector before attacks
by superior forces OF Bolsheviki is re.
ported in an official dispatch. The
points attacked by the enemy lay gen.
orally about 100 miles from Archangel.
Gen. March said the inter-allied com
mander there had adequate troops to
reinforce the advanced elements and
to handle the situation.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Camps Greenleaf and Forrest Placed
Under Command Of Oqlethorpe.

Washington Under general War
Department orders Camps Greenleaf
and Forrest, Ca, are placed under sin
gle command with Fort Oglethorpe
Except general hospital IA and war
prison barracks y, and the three will
hereafter be known as Fort Ogle.
thorpe.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
SEND MUCH FOOD.

Three Ships Leave New York viii
Food, Mail and NotabIes.
New York. - Three transatlantic
liners carrying large number of pas
sengers and thousands Of tons of food
stuffs sailed from New York for Eu'
ropean ports.
The White Star liner Lapland had
LOO passengers. She also carried 49,
600 tons of cargo; $4,000 bags of mail
The White Star liner Belgio sailed
for Liverpool with 100 passengers and
$4,000 tons OF cargo.
The French liner Niagara, sailed for
Bordeaux with 100 passengers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Wants New chaneery District.

Senator Worley introduced bill in
the senate creating new chancery
district to be known az the Thirteenth
chancery division of the state, 1t will
embrace the counties of Greene, Cooke,
Jefferson, Sewer and Rlount The gov
ernor is to appoint chancellor to
serve until the next regular election.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
onIv Amelrcans to reach.

One bill introduced provides that
no person who is not an American citi.
zen, or who has not taken steps to be-
come a naturalized citizen Of the
United States can be school superin-
tendent, principal, teacher, Director
instructor or have charge of school
children in any capacity in Tennessee.
Those who are not now citizens or de-
clarants are given until 1925 to com
plete their citizenship.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Pioneer cattIeman pies In Texas.

Callas, Texas.-Col. Christopher G.
Slaughter, pioneer cattleman, Indian
fighter, banker and philanthropist,
died here He had been in poor health
since sustaining a bad fall nine years
ago while visiting in Waukesha, Wis.
He was the first white child born in
Texas after It became a republic.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Provides Book Sale REGISTRY.

thSNfSSS @GSh SefS hSalobiys
The house passed a bill providing
that the governor OF the state be ex-
officio chairman of the state board of
education, while another bill, Repub-
hcan in its origin, provides that the
minority party, the Republican party,
have certain proportion Of the mem
bers of the state board of education.
Another bill provides that all second
hand book dealers in the state keep a
register of all second hand books pur-
chased, which must show name, adj
dress and some kind of a description
Of the person selling the book This
is aimed at the book thieves in the
state. Failure to comply with the pro-
visions of this proposed law will re-
suit in a fine of $50, and II the offense
is repeated the dealer will be prohib-
tied from continuing in the business.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
Attorneys General Must Report.

Under a bill passed on third and
final reading by the senate attorney
generals are required to make COM
plete reports of all cases in their dis
tricts with their disposition to the
comptroller every month No salary
warrant will be issued to these Off
cials until the report is made.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
10 pstach County.

TO Detach County,
The bin which detaches Wilson
county from the Eighth judicial dis
trict goes to the governor for disposi-
ton. Senator Mcfarland vas the au-
thor of the bill. but it was opposed by
Pictorial Representative Harris and
Senator Coleman, whose home county
IS in the Fifth judicial circuit. Speaker
Walker surrendered the chair to Rep
resenta.iye Houk to urge the passage
of the bill The opposition commended
that there should be a vote Of the citi-
zens affected on the matter, but Sen
ator Mcfarland and Speaker Walker
said the matter had been before the
people for some time and they were
acquainted with all the facts in the
case and that it only affected people
in Wilson county.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
To Allow Additional Fee.

A bill in the senate by Senator
Cameron allows registers of deeds an
additional fee of 25 cents when the
deed or other instrument contains
more than one tract. 1t also provides
for a 25-cent fee in recording double
certificates of acknowledgement con-
tanning two or more names.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
AGREE ON FAMINE RELIEF
Wheat to Be Used VIII BE Bought in
America--Senate Amendments
Accented by House.

Washington.-An agreement on the
administration bill appropriating $780,.
100000 for European famine relief was
reached by the senate and house con.
ferenees. The conference report was
to be acted upon first by the house.
No material changes were made in
the bill by the conferees. All Of the
senate amendments, with some minor
changes in phraseology, were adopted,
including that by Senator Penrose Of
Pennsylvania, Republican, providing
that wheat donated should be bought
as far as practicable in America.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
WANTS LINE SHADE EFFICIENT.
AND THEN GIVEN BACK, UNDER
REGULATIONS PROPOSED.
STRIKES AT LYNCH LAW
tennessee Law and Order League
Urges Support Of Governor-com-
mission Suggested for Colleges.
polnss of the soIons.
NASHVILLE, TENN.

4NFtoFI lille INN
The house Of representative adopted
resolution declaring that it was the
sentiment of the assembly that the rail
roads, after being placed on an eff
Client basis be returned to their own
ers under new regulations proposed by
President Wilson.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
cnuntY eehooI superIntendents.

Two bills affecting county school
nuLerlntendents in Tennessee were Of
eered. one provides that county courts,
a. 10 their custom now in many coun-
tlse. elect oil superintendent in April,
segi. fof q term Of four years, while
sha other biIl provides that the voters
~ ehch county. beginning with the gen
era, election IN August, 1920, viii ,lect
county puperlntendents for term OF
folr years,
nneolnllons depIoring tho death OF
Brown AyFea, president Of The uniyer-
80 ~ renaessee we're slonted.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
NINETY MILES IN 20 MINUTES.
Previous Records Broken In Flight
From Fort Sill.

Lawton, Okla. Favored by high
tail wind, Lieut., Robert H. Baker, In =
De Hayiland 12-cylinder plane, broke
al, previous records in a flight from
Fort Sill to Oklahoma City, last week,
when he made the 80 miles in 20 min.
utes flat, or at a speed CT 270 miles an
ho1r. Lieut. Baker, who confirmed a
published report of the flight, said the
time of % minutes, ytously given,
was erroneous.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
SAVING OF FIFTEEN BILLIONS.
Measure Provides for Return of Money
To Treasury,

To Treasury.
Misunderstanding of more than
fifteen billions of dollars in the con-
templated war expenditures of the war
and navy departments were reported
to congress in a bill framed by the
house appropriations committee, The
measure provides for the return to the
treasury Of $7,179, 156,944 In cash and
for the cancellation of authority for
the departments to obligate the gov
eminent for 1921, O29 ,294 additional.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
New York publisher Dead.

summit. N. Frederick A. Dun
eka, vice president and general man
ager of Harper & Bros, publishers, Of
New York, died at his home here.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
aaarrlaae and Divorce Laws.

Bills proposing uniform marriage
and divorce laws in Tennessee, to
make them more in common with Itet-
rites 81 other states, we're offered in
hoth branches
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07
AoLsTElN BULL TO BE GUEST.
CattIemen's Association Plans Fea.
ture For Next Month.

tuTe FOF NGNL WOTLHs
New Orleans.-Announcem was
made here that a 2,000-pound Holstein
bull, a real, live, regular big-fellow,
will be guest" of the Grunewald
Hotel during the seventh annual con.
vention of the Southern Cattlemen's
Association, Feb. 11-14. The big bull
will be housed in decorated booth in
the center of the hotels lobby
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07

Nashville-The Nineteenth annual
conEoetation Of the Grand Chap
ter, Royal Arch Masons, convened here
with a large attendance. The reports
of the grand officers show a normal
increase during war times. The sixty
ninth annual assembly of the Grand
Council, R. and S. NJ, was also opend
with reports showing an increase over
recent years.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-07

Knoxville.-Julius Mcclure, deputy
sheriff Of Murphy, N. c., who was shot
by James Rose a few days ago near
Jeffrey's He'll, in Swain county. North
Carolina, was taken to Ducktown,
Tenn, and his wounded arm amputat.
ed. Rose was shot twice in the aldo.
men and was carried to Murphy, N. c.,
for medical attention
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-29

$50 Infants Dresses, Anniversary
Sale Price, eSC
Made ~ good white lawn: embroid
cred yokcs. Hizcs Infants to year.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-29
Homer Says His Confederates
Are in Tulsa Gambling House

hlushed when he made this adni--
sion to tho oftlcers--the game Was
so old
Homer does not seem to be cs-
pCCially worried over his predica-
mcnt Greeting Toledo officers joCu-
laTly and calling them 10y their frsi
names.
The plans Of The confidence men,
say Officers, have been nipp0d In
their inception, They do not believe
that any large amount OF swindlins
has been put over but say thar the
plans uf the gang were financially
enormous and the fish were to be
taken from the smaller towns OF OK
lahoma and Texas though the gang
did not despise TO help rid the rich
of Tulsa and oklahoma city OF their
restless wealth
These and other appropriations
were to be made through fake deals
FOR lands and oil leases The gamD-
ling house on Tenth street IN Tllsa
card games and craps, have hccn the
favorite means OF affording relief
and recreation TO the wealthy In Tul-
ia 10 date.
rikets were barred Homer told the
officers, and there were no rules or
limits TO the games I, was gen
ueman's game ana now that he has
lost Homer smokes his cigar In the
Lucas county Jail in reflective 81
lencc lie will talk about his exploits
but will nor give his pals away.
Asked for the address OF the Tenth
street gambling house In Tulsa. lie
only smiled and said
II can't remember
Tho officers told Tho World cor
respondent that half a dozen more
arrests arc pending in Tulsa and
elsewhere and that they expected TO
have another member Of the shea
gang on the way to the pcnitcntlAry
next week.
This gang consists Of seven mem
bers, including Shea and Homer. All
Jumped bond except Shea and only
Homer and Shea arc now In Gus
tody. Investigations of the federal
men are extending all over the
southwest and many hot trails are
developing