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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
BIG DRUG HAUL.

New York detectives made a big
haul in morphine, cocane and heroin
amounting to $25o,ooo Four men were
arrested at the same time. The drugs
were in box marked "Spaggetti" and
was stored in the shed to the rear of
grocery store. A detective was sit
ting on the box when the groceryman
came to get it, He thought the detec-
tive was a tramp and ordered him out
OF his woodshed. The detective then
placed him under arrest and took the
box containing the drugs. Other de-
tectves had arranged to buy $4,000
worth Of the drugs from the grocery
man and three other men and all
were arrested
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06

Frank Shellito Gets Slight Wonud
in the Side as Result of
Labor Troubles

Thursday evening about six o'clock
Jim Barton shot Frank Shelito in the
side /inhicting slight wound and at
tempted to shoot Mr.. Shellito in the
head but failed. DR.. w. A. Reed was
called and dressed the wound for Mr.
Shellito and his recovery will be sure
and rapid.
The conditions surrounding the
shooting are as follows as best we
have been able to learn. The Men
nessee Coal and Lumber Company
that is operating the mines at lsoline
was desirous of reducing the wages
of the men mining coal and proposed
a twenty percent cut. They also pro-
posed a equal cut on house rent and
the goods they sold to the miners.
Frank Shellito and some other miners
expressed a willingness to accept
the conditions proffered. Jim Barton
did not favor accepting the condi-
tions proffered.
1t seems that Barton had fired
blast in the mines at such time as
prevented Shellito from working for
half a day. When they meet about
six o'clock in the evening they began
talking about the proposed wage
change and Shellito referred to the
blasting that Barton had done and
complained that Barton had not
treated him fair. 1t seems Barton
then drew a pistol and fired at Shell
lito's head, but Shellito lodged and
Barton missed him but the powder
burned Shellito in the face. Barton
then fired again and Shellito turned
sideways as the pistol fired and the
bullet went through his clothes and
grazed his back and side inflicting a
Slight flesh wound. Barton then left
and so far as known has not been ar
rested. |
A phone call was sent for Dr. Reed
and Sheriff G. w. Walker, who start
ed for Isoline in car. They had
trouble with the car and did not reach
Isoline until late in the night.b Bar
ton had been gone for some time and
it is talked that he left for some point
in Kentucky where his father lives.
Barton has wife and one child.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
LEGISLATURE TO AJOURN

The seventy-fve days allotted to
the legislature for which they receive
pay will end with Sunday, which may
cause that body to remain in session
during at least part of that day as
much work remains to be disposed OF
and the time is short in which to
handl it,
There is some talk of recess from
Saturday to Tuesday to avoid the
Sunday session. 1t has been sug-
>gested, however, that the farmer
members ar very dsirous of getting
home to get behind Old Beck to pull
the bell cord while and that it will
be very hard to get enough members
back to form a quorum, should the
proposed recess be taken. just what
will be done is as yet very uncertain.
except in one way, they will not stay
longer than they are paid.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
SOLDIERS BODY RETURED
James Caudell, Hero of the Hinden.
burg Line, Buried in City Gene
terry Sunday.

The RENAME of James E. CaudelI,
aged a. son of Mr., and Mrs. J. NJ. T.
Caudelf, were laid to rest in the city
cemetery Sunday. The funeral servi-
ces were condusted by Revs. J. H.
Snow and L. A. Hurst, the latter
preaching tthe sermon, having
been called here from Bessemer, Ala.
tor that purpose.
The deceased was a member of the
volunteer company raised in this and
Fentress county at the opening of the
great war. lie was in the famous
FIRST Division that assisted in break
ing the llindenburg Line on Septem-
6er Is and 49, He fell fighting on
September 20, The remains were
inferred with other American soldiers
at the time and later the government
shipped the remains here at the re-
quest of the family An escort of
ex-service men was provided to es-
cort the remains from the church to
the cemetery.
ReRv. Hurst was for some years
pastor of the Baptist church here and
was personally acquainted with the
deceased. He paid most glowing
tribute to this worthy Christian
young man. He dwelt on the high
Christian character of the young man
and his fidelity to the higest ideal of
Christian citizenship. The writer was
personally acquainted with the young
man and knows him to have been a
most worthy and respected man, of
high character and worthy the esteem
of all good citizens.
The remains arrived here Saturday
and the furnerar services were con-
Quoted in the Baptist church and were
attended by large number of Cross
vile people and others from different
parts of the county. All that kindly
sympathy could suggest was done by
sympathizing neighbors and friends
to tighten the great burden of sorrow
that fell upon the family.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
DORcH LAW TO ENTIRE STATE

Monday the democrats, by a strictly
partisan vote. enacted law that ex.
tends the Dortch law to every pre-
cinct in the state. They also passed
a law requiring poll taxes to be paid
70 days before elecion, payment OF
poll tax being a requirement to vot-
ing. Also to require all trustees to
file with the secretary of the state
a complete list Of all persons WAT
have paid poll tax.
The republicans opposed the mea-
sures but the steam roller worked
perfectly and all were passed. Gov.
Taylor will very likely veto the
Dortch law bill, if not the others, and
that will require it being passed over
his veto, which will likely be done.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
BARN BURNED
K. H. Millard Suffers Loss Estimated
at $500 With $500 Insurance
Narrow Escape.

The barn belonging to r. H. Mil
lard, who lives mile and half east
OF town, was burned Saturday morn
ing about four o'clock When Mr.
Millard discovered the FIRE the barn
was in flames and part of the roof fall
ling IN. He succeeded in reScuring
his team but everything else was
dstroyed.
In the barn was the harness for the
team, about ton of hay, two-seateo
surray, a moving machine, some other
farm tools and a small amount of
grain. 1t was with much effort that
he was able to rescue his team as the
hre had reached such a stage as to
block the doors and he had to tear off
the boards from the side of the barn
and remove the team that way. At
tlrst he thought they had been injured
as there was fire all over thier backs,
but later he found the team had not
been burned more than a slight
scorching of the hair.
His loss on the barn is estimated at
ST. 900 and the other loss will amount
to around $500. He was carrying $500
in insurance on the barn. Mr. Millard
thinks he konws who set fire to the
barn and expects to have sufficien,
proof in a short time to Justify an
arrest.
He came to Crossvilie Saturday
with the purpose of securing
from Chattanooga, but
when he fund the charge would be
$780, he abandoned the idea. That
the fire was of incediary organ there
seems to be no doubt
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
RELEASED BY GERMANY

Some months ago two soldiers OF
the American army of occupation in
Germany attempted to kidnap Grover
Cleveland Bergdall, an American
draft evader. The two soldiers-Carl
Neuf and Franz Zimmer-were ar
rested by the German authorities and
put in prison. March 81 the two men
were released by the Germans.
An effort is now being made to
heave Bergdall extredited and re-
turned to America for punishment.
The u. S. authorities were after Berg
dali hot when he succeeded in escap-
ing from this country and reaching
Germany.
He is a naturalized American citizen
and there is every probability that
he will be turned over to the Unied
Safes for punishment.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
EX-SHERIFF PASSES AWAY
Samuel Tollett Died at His Home,
Near Fredonia Church, Sunday,
Buried Monday.

Samuel Toilet, aged 6o years, died
at his home, one mile from Fredonis
church, Sunday morning at 8 o'clock
after a lingering illness of several
weeks. The remains were inferred al
Fredonia church Monday attended by
numerous relatives and friends. The
sermon was preached by Rev. S. W.
Rose.
The deceased was a brother OF oui
townsman, former Senator E. G. Toll
lett. Many years ago he was engaged
in the mercantile business in Cross
vile, but for the past rs years or
longer he has been a farmer At one
time he was city marshall of Cross
vile and was elected sheriff of the
county three years ago. He found
the work uncongenial and nom
remunerative and resigned before his
term of office xpired.
He was man of sterling integrity,
a Christian gentleman and enjoyed
the respect and confidence of all who
knew him. He was born and reared
in this county and had lived here
practically all his life.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
BIG PLUM FOR ZEN

Indications point very strongly to
the appointment by President Hard
ing of former Governor Ben W.
Hooper as Commissioner of Internal
Revenue.
Governor Hooper has the entire
republication state delegation behind
him and the Anti-Saloon League is
very active in his behalf 1t is claimed
that his strongest opponent is West
Virginia man who is classed as wet.
The record of Gov. Hooper during his
two years as governor of Tennessee
is proving a very strong card in his
favor with all prohibation forces.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
MIDGET MOTORCYCLE.

Probably on account of the high cost
Of fuel Europeans are making use of
very small type of vehicle. The latest
Is a diminutive motorcycle, weighing
only 81 pounds. The power plant Of
the little cycle is single-cylinder air
cooled engine Of small bore and stroke
Drive is by means Of sprockets and
one chain to the rear wheel. No claims
Of excessive speed are made for the
vehicle. No special garage space Is
needed, as. owing to the small size and
light weight Of the machine, 1t can be
easily carried into the owners dwell.
ing.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH sCHoGol

Word has been received that tn,.
church board of the M. E. Church
south, will meet April ri. AT that
time dehnate action will be take
looking to commencing work on the
buildings for the great school they
propose to establish in this county
to cost 100000. The location for the
buildings has not been selected but
committee for that purpose will
doubtless arrive shortly after the
board meeting. 1t is understood the
location will be at some point on the
24o acre tract that is convenient to
the railroad so that depot may be
established for the convenience of the
school.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
CRosSvHLE TENNESSEE, WEDNESDAY, April g. 1921.
BOILER EXPLOSION
Seven Persons Hurt, But None Kill
led at Monterey Thursday.

Thursday at 1890 a boiler in a
planning mill at Monterey blew up
because of being defective. Seven
persons were hurt, but none killed.
The property loss is estimated al
$1,000.
One of the victims, Casio Sparks,
had not regained senses Saturday,
but was expected to recover. Several
persons were slightly scalded. The
fews of the boiler were blown two
blocks and the explosion threw down
large smoke stack which crashed
through the roof of small house.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
Wooden Shoes and Autom oblIes,

sSS3SH SuSSo anu NbSoTtIOUUC0b
At first thought there seems to be
no relation between wooden shoes and
automobiles. But one never can tell
these days. Wooden shoes play an
important part in auto building; in
deed they probably reduce the cost Of
autos by six and three-tenths cents
each-if figured out by an efficiency
expert.
At first the auto companies provided
high rubber boots for the men who did
the work; but they soon found, says
the Scientific American Monthly, that
soap and rubber did not agree, and
that the bill for rubber boots was
quite an item. And when the war
came on, and the price of rubber
scared, indeed, 1t became quite ap-
palling.
So some bright young man got a lot
of wooden sabots-brought from Hol-
land or somewhere for actors-and
tried them out. The workmen stuffed
paper tightly in around their feet and
encircled their legs with pieces of old
slickers and found that the result was
very satisfactory when worn with the
usual apron.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
MARRY-GO.ROUND DEATH

Mrs. A. ]. Kearsey. aged 55, tell
from marry-go-round at Monterey
Friday night as the result of heart
failure. She died at once. She leaves
three daughters, son and husband.
The daughters are married and live
in Kentucky and the son in Texas.
Her husband was for several years
an engineer on the T. c. and Southern
but is now retired.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06

y Latest reports from John O. Burnet
who is in a Nashville hospital being
treated, is that he is very much i'm.
proved in a general way and a major
Operation will be performed in short
time. His brother, G. P. Burnett
arrived from Nashville this morning
and feels much encouraged over the
condition of his brother. Mrs. Bur
| nett is sill at the bedside of her hus-
band.
Rev. Frank L. Miller was here last
week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
G. P. Burnett. He returned to New
York from which point he will sail
as an army chaplain in the Canal
Zone, April 10. He will likely remain
there for quite peroid of years.
Miss Emma F. Dodge. Miss Eliza
beth Fletcher and Miss Fannie E.
Bacon, all of Pleasant Hill, were in
town yesterday on their way to Knox
willie to attend the ninth annual meet
ing of the Southern Mountain Work.
ers. They expect to return Friday.
S. B. Gardner arrived from Oneonta,
N. Y, Monday to look after the prop
erty of the Phillipsburg Land Co.
The company has several thousand
acres of land in this country suitable
for farming lands, but are uncleared.
Mr.. Gardner is desirous of selling in
large or small tracts.
The work of spreading Stag on
Main Street moves on slowly. The
main difficulty seems to be in get
ting the railroad to deliver the loaded
cars, which are loaded at lockwood,
less than 80 miles away.
This beautiful weatheer, which re-
minds one of June. is putting our
farmers actively at work all over the
country. Indications are for larger
crops of all kinds this year than ever
before.
The Rush Cooperage have had their
works shut down at Crab Orchard for
a short time, but we are informed
they will start work again in a few
days.
w. B. Johnson has recently taken
a picture of a rock in Renfro Hollow
that shows the face of a woman very
distinctly. She is smiling in a very
pronounced manner. He GALES the
picture the "Old Woman of Renfro
Hollow" The lady is evidently smil-
ing over her Easter bonnett, which
shows distinctly and is of the latest
style. The rock is at the side of the
Memphis to Bristol pike and few
people would notice the likeness to a
head and face in the rock unless their
attention was called to it, in that
case it becomes very distinct.
Rev. l.. A. Hurst, who was called
here to preach the funeral of James
E. Caudell Sunday, remained until
tuesday for a visit with friends and
church people. Rev. Hurst was for
some time pastor of the Baptist
church here and finds many old
friends and acquaintances who were
gland to greet him.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
T. c. SALE

Judge Sanford has granted stay
of proceedings in the sale of the
Tennessee Central railroad to May 2
conditionally on reorg nizatio o n
movement. In any event he will hear
the case May ? and it is probable that
some final adjustment will result.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
WE NEVER SUBSCRIBED
For That Reason thee League Cam
not Vote away u. s. Rights. -

In the discussing the cocntroversy
over the island of Yap the Japanese
made the fundamental error of as
Stunning that the league of nations is
clothed with the power to administer
the affairs of the world. They over
look the fact that the United States
never subscribed to the league, but on
the contrary specifically rejected it.
Its powers extends only to those
enant. 1t may be that other small
naions, too weak to raise an effective
protest against any action that the
league might take involving their af-
fairs, will have to submit to its die
tation.
But the Unitetd States has not
reached the point where it has to sur
render any part of its rights to the
league of nations or any other COM
binatio of powers. That is fact
that Japan should keep clearly in
mind as applied to Yap.
1t is true that the Japs drove the
Germans from the island and took
possession of it, but their occupancy
was only pending final disposition of
the island at the close of the war.
They had no vested rights in the
island by right of conquest, any more
than the United States took title to
the Argonne Forest when the Ameri-
can soldiers drove the Germans out.
The question of the final disposition
of Yap became mater for the peace
settlement, in which the United States
was entiteed to an equal voice with
Japan and each Of the other allies.
By inernationalizing the island the
interest of all nations would be pro-
tected, whereas exclusive sovereignty
over it by Japan would give to that
country undue influence over the
cable communication of the Pacific
1t is for the former arrangement that
the United States has taken its stand
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06

We wish to extend to the good
people of Crossvirle and Cumberland
county our most sincere and heart
felt thanks for their kindness and
sympathy in the burial of our beloved
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. M. Caudell.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
ENGLISH MINERS STRIKE

April I practically 1900 thousand
coal miners struck in England. The
wage dispute was the cause. Fears
are entertained that many of the
mines may be flooded and forever
ruined. The strike resulted in orders
being placed in the United States for
many tons of coal.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
FURTHER FORCE REDUCTION

Railroads are reducing their Sec
ton forces because fewer trains are
being rum 1t the case of the Ten
nessee Central there will be only one
section squad where there where
three Many roads are reducing their
forces at that rate.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
FORMER EMPEROR CHARLES

Former Emperor Charles, of Hun
gary, attempted to regain the throne
last week, but the attempt failed.
Several adjoining nations threatened
war in the event Charles was elevated
to the throne again. He returned to
his former place of exile in Switzer-
land.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06

The rat has been responsible tor
more untimely deaths among human
beings than all the wars of history
It carries he deadly bubonic plegue
and MANY other diseases.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
CONGRESS TO CONVENE.

President Harding has called con-
gress to convene IN extra session
Monday.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06
Seeking SecIusIon

"You said you were going on a fish.
ing trip"
Il am" replied Senator Sorghum.
"But I'm going to take lot of cor
respondence and stenographer. 1t
will be one of the fishing trips that
do not particularly disturb the fish."
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06

Some people cast their bread upon
the waters and expect 1t to come back
buttered.-BYook6eld (No) Budget.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06

Ginseng has no curative value.
Practically all OF it is shipped to
China, where it is highly esteemed
for its curative value, as they think.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-04-06

Making Her a centenarian.
Miss Passeign-I was born on Lin.
coins birthday.
Mr.. Blunt--I thought It was abOut
that time.-Bostsa Transcript.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08
ISLANDERS GET
HAWkSON Wing.
IN FIRST CANE
Team Defeats e. Of Iowa Nine q
Wine 4eCairey and Wed.
pAal Are lAvincible.

Iowa City, Iowa. April S.-Ceor,.
McQuillan's Rock Island club rump-
ed away with the long end Of asr
to 3 ball game on Iowa field yes.
terday afternoon in the opener or
q two-game series.
George Frohwein started the
game for the Hawks and pitched 4
pretty good game up to the end Of
the third, when he was yanked for
Anderson. Frohwein granted one
hit and struck out a pair Of hitters
Anderson worked three ropnda
but the leaguers took a liking 10
his offerings and mauled him con.
siderably, getting two runs Oh his
delivery. He was in hot water most
Of the time and good fielding VA
all that saved him.
Becker Pitches Good Game
Becker took up the mound duty
after Anderson. and he looked the
best OF the three who worked. a.
though the Islanders connected with
him for pair Of runs.
T; Iowa counted in the sixth when An
derson scored on his own double and
| a crash by Michaelson. Crary scor-
ed in the eighth on single and Z
pair of sacrifices. mixed with Z
| couple of wild heaves by the Is
lander infielders. Irish also scored
in this inning. With the count
to 2, it looked like the Hawks might
have a chance to cop, but the ninth
clinched it for the McQuillantites
when they batted in two runs. Both
McQuillan and Ashmore used near.
| ly every man on their squads.
Islander Scores.
For Rock Island. Westphal and
Caffrey pitched good enough ball to
prevent the collegians from max
ing more than quartet of hits, and
they seemed to have the situation
pretty we'll in hand. Caffrey look
ed the better. McInerney. Cum
mings and WITCH did good work
with the bat and were largely re-
sponsible for visitors runs.