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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
NEWPORT NEWS TOWN.

(The following bit of verse was
composed by Clyde Watts, neph-
ew of Sheriff Ben Thompson.
The young man came in home
just before the holidays, having
received an honorable discharged
There's a seaport town called New
port News,
It's full of slackers, buns and stews,
From the north end to the dark
coon town,
With tug boats footing all around.
It's dirty streets are full Of holes,
The people crawl around like moles;
The largest stores are just like
shacks,
With vermin crawling through the
cracks.
You can always buy, though it costs
you dear,
Rot-gut whiskey and bottled beer
When you cross the streets with both
you flirt,
For the wind it fills your eyes with
dirt.
The natives smell worse than a
skunk,
Their autos should be sold for junk;
The restaurants are run by dirty
wop,
The food too rotton to make good
slop.
To pass by one is quite task,
Without the aid of good gas mask;
And all of those wrecks they call
street cars,
Are full of squeaks, jolts and jars.
They travel the streets like snails,
At ten per hour, they leave the rails;
The shipyards every coon employs,
The whites all graft off the soldier
boys.
When the war is over and the boys
come home,
The cows again through the streets
will roam;
The chickens will roost in the troll
ley cars
And the stores will handle S-fer
cigars.
They will turn off all the electric
lights,
And use candles on dark nights;
They will tell their kids of the days
Way-back,
And of how they took the soldiers
jack.
They will tell of the life of a by-gone
day,
AS they smoke long-green and chew
at hay;
For the rottenest hole the whole
world through,
Newport News, we hand it to you.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Cut Down Early in Life

Ollie, the 14-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Zeb Goodlow, died Thurs
day Of last week at their home, just
east Of town, and was inferred Fri
day at West Union. The lad had
been ill but few days of pneumo-
MIA. He was a bright, manly young
fellow, loved by all who knew him
and will be greatly missed in the
community. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of a host of
friends.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03

When child has coated tongue
Nainted breath or 10 bilious, consti'
uated, feverish, or full Of cold. give
Cascarets. Children gladly take this
harmless candy cathartic which thCs'
oughlv cIeansrs their little stomachs,
livers and lowels without gripping.
Each 10 cent box ri casoarets contain
directions far &c. fsr c';llrra AGED
onc vcs1 - ,.s.~."'
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Goes to Mayfield

Lieut.. Fred Mayo, who came home
lust before the holidays from the mil
itary training school at Jackson,
left last week for Mayfield, where he
takes position in the shoe and cloth
ing department with McElwrath q
-
Brooks.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Walcorne Guest

Mr.. Heber Finch, principal Of the
Fulton High School, spent part Of
his holiday vacation with Dresden
friends, receiving the glad hand and
congratulation from his legion Of
friends here. He tells us that during
the epidemic Of influenza his school
lost five weeks.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Death of Young Man

In the death of their son, Ogan,
10 years Of age, Mr.. and Mrs. lobe
Bowlin, residing near Jewell, have
the profound sympathy of their le-
gion of friends. The young man died
Thursday of last week Of short
i illness of influenza and was ten
derly laid to rest at Blooming Grove
on Friday. He was splendid youth
whom every one respected and es-
teemed.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
LIBERTY BONDS
WANTED

| will pay top cash prices
for U. S. Liberty Bonds of all
issues. Will pay your unpaid
installments. If you wish to
sell, write or telephone
| will pay from $46.50 to
SAT for $50 coupon 4 per cent
bonds, and $94 on the hundred
for larger bonds. These prices
subject to cE ange without mo-
tice.
w. M. MILES,
flt-oe) Union City, Tenn.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an IN
healthy color. which indicates poor bloOd and as
rule, there Is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVES TASTELESS chill given regularly
for two or three weeks will efAich the blood. I'm
prove the digestion, and act as General Strength
ening Tonic 20 the whole system. Nature win then
throw Of OF dispel the worms and tho Child win BE-
In perfect health Pleasant to take. COO per hosIe
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Bows Returning

For many days the streets have
been filled with khaki clad boys from
the training camps and environments.
Some are home on furloughs, while
others have been discharged. 1t has
been impossible to get all their
names, and the Enterprise, speak
ing for the whole public, extends
these young heroes a cordial well
come upon their return.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Sailors at Home

Pete Lewis and Forrest Ferguson,
sailors, came in home Christmas day.
The former, who is the son of our to-
bacco man, is just back from Eng
land, where he has been stationed
for some time. The latter is an old
sea dog, as they used to call them,
having crossed the Atlantic five
times. He has been on transport
and has seen much Of the world,
though boy yet.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Preacher Pounded

Just prior to the holidays Rev. G.
L. Smith and family were given q
pounding, the numerous articles Of
food, ETC., being generous dona-
ton from the citizens of the town,
irrespective of UNCONVENTIONAL be-
lief. Brother Smith and family de-
sire to thank each and every one
taking part in the pounding.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Nephew Dies at Camp

Judge Jones was called to Hunt
ingdon last week to attend the fu-
neral Of his nephew, who died at the
training camp.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Death Of Joe Laws

The death Of Mr.. Joe Laws,
splendid, good citizen Of the 25th
district occurred Saturday, Dec. %,
at his home, following short illness
Of influenza.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
WITH PEPsIN

is the name Of Reliable and Perfect Laxative
which soon relieves Sick Headache, Dizziness, 10.
digestion, Stomach Trouble, Gas and Piles caused
by TORPID Liver and Constipation. Always use
Reliable Laxative In the treatment Of Colds Grip
and Influenza.
LAX-FOS WITH PEpSIN ls Liquid Digestive
System, both as o tonic and as laxattye le
Just as dOod for Children as for Adults Pleasant
90 take. Children like II. Soc.
Mado and recommended % the public ~ FaSis
Medicine Co., Sc Louis. Mo-, manufacturers q
GpOvs's Tastelesa chill Tonic.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
i THINK | THUNK A LIE
(By Luna Etheridge.)

i THINK | THUNK A LIE
(By Luna Etheridge.)
/ used to think when l was young
And my heart was free from guile,
That there was grief in every tear
And joy in every smile;
And friendship was not all a cheat,
And love could never die;
But thinking now Of what / thunk.
! think / thunk lie.
| used to think about myself,
And think that / would be
A governor or a president,
Or general like Lee;
But | have waited long in vain,
While years rolled slowly by,
And thinking now Of what | thunk,
I think / thunk lie.
| used to think the ladies were
All sweetness combined;
That they were all Gods last and best
Of perfectness refined;
That they were not half pads and
paint,
But angels from on high;
But thinking now off what I thunk,
/ think | thunk a lie.
The preachers, too, used to think,
Were not like other men,
And were not tempted Of the flesh,
And could not, therefore, sin,
But since I've travelled round bit,
I've watched them on the sly,
And thinking now Of what / thunk,
/ think / thunk lie.
The honest tiller of the soil,
When marketing his crop,
Takes pains to put the ripe and best
Always upon the top;
I used to think these honest men
Would never cheat or try;
But thinking now of what thunka-
/ think | thunk a lie.
The editors, lordly set,
Who live on milk and honey;
They've nothing else on earth to do
But write and rake in money;
Leastwise that way | used to think,
But now it makes me cry,
To think about the way | thunk,
And how / thunk lie.
What noble men the doctors are;
| used to think they came
From heaven, or some heavenly
land,
And worked for love and fame;
That they could cure all human ills,
Anu never lGL uo ulC1
But thinking now of what I thunk,
think | thunk a lie.
The lawyers, too, l used to think
Oh! God forgive the thought
That their convictions of the right
Could not by knaves be bought;
That they would not client rob,
Or "sell" him on the sly;
But thinking now of what thunk,
| think | thunk lie.
The dry goods men are honest, too,
They swear they sell at cost;
/ used to think they told the truth,
And all their profits lost.
I thought a yard was full three feet;
Don't ask my reason why
But thinking now Of what thunk,
| think | thunk a lie.
The niggers, too, | used to think,
If once they were set free,
Would make good, honest citizens,
Like white folks used to be;
But they have wandered far from
grace,
The chickens still rOOst high;
And thinking now Of what | thunk,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03

County wide publicityadvertis-
ing in the Enterprise.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
A Tonic Laxative

that will remove the bile from the Liver and
cleanse the System THOR0UG HLY without gripping
OF disturbing the stomach Is truly Perfect Lax
at3va
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03

Son of Clerk and Mrs. W. w.
House, who spent the holidays at
home, coming in just before Christ
mas. Billie has been in the hospital
for some time, but his friends are
deeply rejoiced to note his rapid
improvement.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
Mothers!

Watch the tongue Of your youns9
Clean the clogged-up places!
Bring joy to little faces!
Riddles will eat and smile,
When you do away with bile.
Careful mothers Ger the land
Always keep Cascarets at hand
Children think them dandy
They are mild cathartic candy.
Cascarets sell for a dime;
They "work" every time.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
WOULD # I ASIDE SENTENCE

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-Recom- mendatlon will be made to President
 Wilson by the department of justice that the court martial sentence of death, imposed some 14 months ago on Lathor Witsche, former German naval officer, for plotting against the United States, be set aside and that the officer be tried for violation of the espionage law by a federal court.
 Witsche, who is said by officials here to have been captured in Nogales, Arizona, early in 1918, is now being held in the military prison at Fort Sam Houston, awaiting presidential disposition of the findings of the court martial which tried him. While de- refused to give in detail the nature of the charges against the German off Ger. reports were not denied that evil dence in possession of the government had connected him with the Black Tom" explosion at Jersey City and with propaganda designed to arouse the negro population of the south.
 President Wilson, it was said, after going over the findings of the court was not convinced that the case of Wftsche was one within the of the military authori- ties and for that reason has asked the opinion Of Attorney General Palmer. The department of justice is prepar- ing to submit with it's recommends ton for trial by civil court a large amount of information concerning which its agents along the border have collected.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
DEN|ES RIVALRY CAUSED THREATS.

MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich.. Dec. 2s -Statements that rivalry for her af- fections had led to threats of violence against J. Stanley Brown, killed in his automobile near here last Tuesday night, were denied today by Mrs. Dolly Peck Bennett. Mrs. Bennett, brought here today from Sandusky, Ohio. was questioned by Sheriff Caldwell and held for further interrogation Mean while tho sheriff was checking up her of her movements before and after the discovery of Browns body. pitched over the wheel of his auto mobile. on the road between here and Detroit.
 Two men, one a taxicab driver and the other a soldier, sought by the au- thorities. had not been located early tonight. It was the taxicab driver. according to statements previously made to the authorities, who had threatened Brown. Mrs. Bennett told the sheriff she knew a chauffeur acquaintance of Browh's but em- phattcally stated he was not on frfend- ly terms with her.
 The soldier, 1t was learned today. is being sought to substantiate a story that Brown had armed himself follow ing the alleged threats against his life According to this statement. Brown. tearing that in an tmpassioned moment he might use his revolver, turned it over to the soldier. The names of both the taxicab driver and the sol- dier are being withheld.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
Strikers Disclailn
 Responsibility For Murderous Assault
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PUEBLO, Colo, Dec 2S-With state troops patroling the streets in the vi cinity of the Minnequa steel plant and armed troops on guard at the various entrances to the plant and machine guns stationed at the East Northern avenue gates, where previous riots have taken place, Sunday in Pueblo passed with no disorders of any kind.
 The detachment of 50 state troopers under command of Colonel Dennis F. McCunniff and Captain R. w. Tag gert, arrived in Pueblo from Denver at 3:30 o'clock this morning and went directly to the new steel works II. M. c. A. building, where they will be quartered until tents and other equip ment arrive. The r. NJ. c. A. build ing has just been completed and has not been opened yet to the employees of the steel plant
 The local strike committee issued statement tonight 6isclaiming any re- sponsibility for the attack on F. p. Parks. manager fo the steel plant Fri day night. The committee declares that they are positive that the attack was made by persons employed at tho mills and to show their desire for law and order, an offer of a reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for the at tack has been made.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
Palmer Packer Is Unjust Declare Cattle Growers
Appeal to Wilson to Upset Plans on Ground of
 Discrimination
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2Si-Members tions have appealed to President Will son. through former Secretary McAdoo. to upset the arrangements made by Attorney General Palmer to compro- mise the governments anti trust pro ceedings against the meat packers, John Miller of Fort Stockton, Texas. president of the Panhandle Cattle as- sociation, announced today.
 The growers, Mir. Miller said, sub mitted to the president. through Me Adoo, a series of charges to the effect that the compromise does not give them any redress for their chief griey ance. which they allege, is the control of stockyard markets by the packers to the disadvantage of the producers. They ask that the prosecutions be taken out of the hands of the attorney general. and that new suits be brought with Francis J. Heney of San Fran cisco, former attorney for the federal trade commission. as special prose cutor.
 According to Miller. the matter was laid before the president last week.
 EvadO Palmer Because of Altitude
 We. adopt the unusual course of getting the matter before President Wilson" Mir. Miller said. because we thought it unwise to put our evidence at the disposal of the attorney general. in view of his attitude as demonstrated by the settlement with the packers
 Mr. Miller said that in addition sev- eral cattle concerns. similar organiza- tions in Colorado. Oklahoma and ad- joining states had joined in the pres entation. Conferences with McAdoo upon the subject were held by the growers representatives in New York last week.( and then the matter was brought to Washington
 Heney Not informed
 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2S---Francis J. Heney, in a long distance conversation from his Santa Monica home. tonight told the Associated Press the request of group of western cattle growers to President Wilson that Mir Heney serve as special prosecutor in new suits against the meat packers, Twas news to him."
 He added that ..in the circum- stances it would be inadvisable" for him to discuss the matter further.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
UNEARTH PACT ID
 PREVENT DECREASE
 IN PRICES, CLAIM
Public Sentiment Will Be Sounded on System Said to Be Effective Between Wholesalers and Manu- facturers
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 WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-Business generally are to be sounded out as to the sentiment in regard to the guaran- tee-against-price- decline system said to be in use by many manufacturers and wholesalers in the sale of goods. The federal trade commission an nounced tonight that it had sent out several thousand letters inquiring as to opinion of the plan
 The guarantee-against-p -price-declin system amounts to guarantee by manufacturers and wholesalers in sell ing goods that should a decline in price occur before delivery of the goods the buyers shall benefit by the decline, but if the market should rise before delivery, the manufacturer or wholesaler would assume the loss.
 Is Ban on Lower Prices
 Complaints lodged with the commits sion assert that working out of the plan tends to prevent decrease in the cost of living.
 of trade. civic bodies, trade organs and papers, labor groups and farmers as- sociations, made public today says:
 The question of guarantee against decline in price has been the subject of so many complaints before the com iAtcSlOl silu OplHtOH SeellIS lO De so uf- verse that the commission has deter mined to go into the whole matter 
 AS a basis for the necessary ex- upon which an inquiry, such formal complaints have been is sued presenting various phases of the subject. The end that every party at interest may be fully represented. the commission is inviting, generally. producers. manufacturers. merchants twholesale and retaiD, and consumers, to declare their interest so that the may know what parties should be represented.
 Public Opinion to Be Sounded
 The commission Is asking you 1 therefore to communicate as speedily | and as widely as possible with your l advising them of the invi- tation and to notify the commission | subject. AS soon as this list of the parties at interest in the matter can be com oleted. it is the purpose of the com mission to invite each or any of them | Q submit his observations in writing. | "A reasonable time limit for the fil ng of written statements will be given. after which they will be as- ;embled and as far as possible clas ;ified and each correspondent will be furnished with g copy of the docu nent.
 As soon thereafter as is possible t is the pu/pose of the commission to all general hearing at Washington tt which parties at interest may be present. in person. by representative IT by counsel. and an orderly method or hearing the matter will be laid out The proposed hearing probably will 'e held about the middle of March,.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
Cost Of L5vaaeg
 ShW Climbing
 Statistics Show

BOSTON, Dec. 28.-An increase of 82.2 per cent in the cost of Iiv- ing for American wage earners between July 1914, and November 1919, is shown in a statement is- sued by the National industrial Conference board today. This rep resents an advance of 10.4 per since November, 1918; 13.5 per cent cent since last July.
 The increase in the cost of the five major items in the family bud get since July, 1914, was: Food, 92 per cent: shelter, 38 per cent; clothing, 135 per cent; fuel, heat and light, 48 per cent, and sundries 75 per cent.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
5000 IMMIGRANTS
 AWAIT ADMISSION

NEW YORK. Dec 2e.-More than 5000 immigrants were cIamoring at the gates of New York tonight fhr ad- mission into the United States. Ellis Island is congested and many hun dreds Of the incoming passengers are being detained on board steamships for exarns nation
 Tnnls grafton inspectors and special boards c. inquiry are working day and night to relieve tie unprecedented conditions Tn the meantime hundreds Of friends and relatives oe the de- tained passengers and all over the country were assembled here impa- tient1y awaiting the release Of immi- grants.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
PROPOSED LIQUOR
 BILL DISRECARDS VOLSTEAD MEASURE
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 NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Dec. 28-The preamble of the bill au- thorixing the sale of beer and light wines in New Jersey was made pub lie tonight by State Senator Thomas Brown, who will introduce the measure *hs next session of the state legislature. Senator Brown said that the bill itself Is not yet ready for publication.
 The preamble set forth that tire state of New Jersey had not ratified the eighteenth amendment, doubts that it was passed in a constitu- tionaI manner and intends to dis regard the volstead act and pass an enforcement bill which will be su- prene within the limits of the state. Senator Brown said that the theory upon which Governor elect Edwards and his supporters are working is that the eighteenth amendment gives equal power to congress and the states in the enforcement of prohibition and that the congress sionai enactment applies only where there IS no state law in effect.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
Wilson Posses 69d M 9lest0ne;;
 Has Quiet Dog

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Pres- dent Wilson observed his sixty third birthday quietly today, much improved in health, surrounded by the members of his family with the exception of Mrs. w. c. Me Adoo, who was unable to be pres ent. Mir. and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre arrived from Cambridge, Mass, last night, and Miss Mar garet Wilson has been at the White House since her fathers illness.
 The president took his usual walk about the sick room and later sat out on the south portico for more than an hour. Part of the day was spent by Mir. Wilson read ing many of the hundreds of birthday greetings that came from prominent officials and friends in the United States and abroad.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
GET SALARY INcREAsE

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s-Thirty- two thousand employees of the Western Union Telegraph and Telephone com pany will receive salary increases, amounting to $5.OOO,OO0, on January l. 1t was announced tonight. Employees who have been in the service more than one year will receive a 15 per cent increase and those who have been in the service more than six months but less than year will receive a 10 per cent increase. Only employees earning less than $250 a month are affected.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
ONE DEAD IN RIOT

HAVANA. Dec 2S.-One man was killed and one woman and five men. including two policemen. were injured today during a clash between the DO lice and crowd engaged in demon stration against tile high cost of living and excessive house rents.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-29
Attack From Main Road

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Dublin says tEat the officer killed in the at tack on the vice regal lodge in Phoenix park was Lieutenant Boast The mem oer Of the attacking party killed was dressed in an old uniform of a private in the British army His body is re- ported to have been riddled with bull cts