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. -ft. ..:4j fcflaw; f-, JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1915. Whole Number J5f4 Thirty-First Yearv i J . - . - 1 - " " ' ' - ' " - - .... - . . - - t I I I - I I -ax ...... - SHIELDS " ON PHD- HIBITISN TAKES PART IX DEBATE OX SHEPHERD AMENDMENT. denies mm FMLEfl Says Law Has Stopped Sale of Liquor in Xlnety-tyo out of Xlnety-slx ; Comities "Not Fault of the People. , Washington, Jan. 18. During the debate In the senate today on the Sheppard amendment to stop the sale of liquors in the District of Colum bia, Senator Shields vigorously de fended Tennessee, in challenging the statements of Senator James, of Ken tucky, and William:! of Missisippl, es pecially , in the Nashville and Mem phis. He said: . "I must challenge statements that have been made during this debate that prohibition laws of Tennessee have proved a failure, especially in the cities of Memphis and Nashville. Senators who have made these state ments are misinformed. For years 1 held an official position in Tennessee which gave me ample opportunity to observe the manner in which these laws were enforced, and I know that they have not failed in our purposes. "They have stopped the sale of in toxicating beverages In at least ninety-two counties out of the ninety-six into which our state is divided, and have very- largely reduced the traffic and consequent evil resulting in the other four counties. "These laws arc doubtless some times violated in every county of the state, but not more than other laws for the suppression artd punishment of crime which are on the statute books. All criminal alws are violated sometimes. Even those against homl clde are violated, but no one has ever said that they should be repealed on .tin ntiniinl TIia nrnhlhltinn lftWS are as rigirly and successfully en- f..,i ., qv r nnr criminal laws. . "The judges of our courts are able of the state favor it and have deter and conscientious and do their duty mined that it shall be enforced. , without fear or favor; the district at-, Says People of Tennessee are Against torneys and other officers are men of . Saloons, high character and efficiency, and our "The people of Tennessee, not the juries are composed of intelligent prohibitionists alone, recognized that men and all criminal laws are en- forced. ... . - . - - - "I can not deny that the sale of in- toxicating beverages has not been en- tlrely suppressed In Nashville and Memphis or that temperance laws have at times been flagrantly violated in these cities. This, however, is not the fault of the laws, nor does it meet Wllu lilts uyiiiuvai ui uic uciici ciaw of the people of these cities. The SUCCESSFUL MEN Getting Something tor Nothing Edison says it can't be done. Live men do not attempt it. Izy men and criminals -y it and fail. DONT INVEST YOUR MONEY In "wl'l-cat" stock or get rick quick schemes. Deposit It wth Ur, and let value receved In up-to-date Banking service and a rearonsble Interest on time and saving dernslts. UNAKA NATIONAL BANK WE WANT YOl'R BUSINESS. We pny 4 per rent. Interest In our Savliiff Departmei.t najority of the people of Nashville ind Memphis are as highly educated, efined and law-abiding as those of iny city in the country. "The only fault I can find with 'hem is they do not give that atten ion to the nomination and election it officers they ought to do in order o secure the best government. The ault is on the officers whose duty it s to enforce these laws. It grows jut of their efficiency and unfaithful less or want of courage to do their duty. "The great majority of the people )t the state apprefve these laws, and hey mean to and will enforce them, iov. Thomas C. Rye. an able and courageous man, was elected govern r upon a platform declaringfor the jorltymalntenance and enforcement of he temperance laws of Tennessee by i majority of 20,000. In his inaugural address he declared that s he would keep, his platform pledges and that these laws would be vigorously en forced and obeyed In every county in the state. He further declared that if the machinery we now have is suf ficient for that purpose he would fav or the enactment of such further laws as might be needed. Says Assembly Will Redeem Pledges "The great majority of the general assembly were elected upon the same platform, and are In full sympathy with the governor. The personnel of this body is of usual intelligence and ability, there being among them quite a number of the ablest lawyers of the state. Bills have already been intro duced to carry out the platform pledges, providing, among other things, for the removal of all unfaith ful and ineffcient officers and reported for passage. "Knowing Gov. Rye and the mem 1o, ibeir ability, integrity and loyalty to tben pledges and to the-people of the state, I have no doubt these bh!s will be enacted into law. "When the people of the state elect ed Oov. Rye by a majority of 20,000 over a strong and popular opponent, and a general assembly upon a plat form declaring in unmistakable terms for the maintenance and enforcement of law, and when the governor tt that state in his inaugural address de clares he will keep his platform pledges, and the members of the gen rral assembly promptly introduce bills to carry out the platform pro nouncements, it cannot be said that that law is a failure. On the contrary It must be conceded that the people the saloons were hotbeds and nur series of immorality and political cor- i ufJltuu, nuu iv i in.iivj w usv --- - trom tnc Btate, and they are going to do jt rne iaw8 they have enacted for tnis purp.08e, like al lbther laws, reqnire SOme time fpr adjustment, but thcy can be an(j wHj t,e enforced. It ,9 only a mattre of time. "The people of Tennessee believe in law enforce ment, and they will not allow any (Continued on Page Two.) . THOMAS ALVA EDISON "My own experience," says Edison, "Is that If you get something for nothing, you mn ha sure you ai on the wrong roau, If you get the result without strenuous f'..rt hr la only on rule, apparently, to follow, and that is to cast It aside and hrin all over attain." And to accompiisn h. i h. has It has been necessary for him to practice what he preaches. All of his Ufa ha haa been strenuous not only with his head but with his hand. Aa a newsboy at twelva, a telegraph operator at fifteen, and then an inventor, he attributes allof his great achieve ments to his unceasing labor. The car bonised bamboo which finally made the incandescent electric light a success, was the result of years of research and ex perimenting with other materials. The phonograph was perfected at equally as grem an expenditure of labor. To the uninitiated his great workshop and liiborali.ry in Kast Change, N. J., the greatest In the world. Is a temple of mys tery, where niugliiiins turn everything Into gold, but lu EJUon it is simply a piace vi wui a.. Points From The alleged "business admlnlstra- tion" of Gov. Hooper is exposed show- ng a large deficit, and plans forfi- aancial retrenchment are briefly out lined. These plans include me aooi- shinent of necessary office forces and eduction in the salrries wher they are rearded as excessive. The creation of a tax commission and the passage of such legislation as will give all of the people of Ten nessee a. fair system of taxation is advocated The promises of the dem ocratic platform on this ubject are recalled for fulfillment. An examination ot the office and trancaction of the Treasurer's Office is suggested to see what money has been withheld from deposit in the state treasury. The " creation of abord of control for all penal reformatory, ond chari table institutions is advocated. Many improvements in the penal system are suggested and the importance of plac ing the state institution on a business basis is emphasized. Opportunities for improvements are pointed out in connection with the state prison, the Industrial school and the state farm, which is suggested should be a de monstration farm as well as a source of profit. Prohibition of pernicious political activity by employes at the state pri son is suggested.- Early considera tion of needed prison management re forms is urged. A square stand is taken on law en forcement, and it is recommended that all laws necessary to the en forcement f the temperance laws be enacted.,The passag of a law empow ering .courts of competent Jurisdiction to remove municipal -and county offi cers who refuse and willfully neglect to do their duty is urged. Regulations of soft drink stands is recommended, and legislation re stricting soft drink stands, clubs and places where there is a tendency to violate the liquor laws Is suggested. The passage of an anti-pass law recommended. The passage of a law placing heavy penalties on "runaway legislators' is recommended. The a- bolishment of the fee system as to cert in public offices Is urged. The passage of a compulsory prl mary law, and the passage of a law requiring publicity of campaign funds is advocated.. p0r.nQ. tn ih nr.nt nH son system and working of convicts in mines is expressed. Working of ... , 4. ... short term convicts on the public, . . . ... I roads is endorsed. The creation of a state highway commission is suggest- ed. Rural credits and co-onerative farm HOOPER CUTS "FIE AS FINAL ACT IN OFFICE. Nashville, Jan. 15. Gov. Ben. W. Hooper's final official act as governor was to make a number of appoint ments to offices within the gift of the governor. These were announc ed this morning, before he retired from ojee in favor of Gov. Rye, in augurated today. Governor Hooper appointed W. A. Overall, of Nashville, for a two years term, succeeding Alvln McCarn. In addition to Mr. Overall Gov. Hooper appointed eleven other coal oil inspec tors as follows: W. H. Scarborough, Bear Springs; Thos. B. White, Dyersburg; G. D. Oliver, McMinnville; E. V. Adams, Brownsville; S. O. Murphy, Spring field; W. J. Davidson, Tullahoma; Jerry E. Core, Union City; Arthur Taylor, Lenoir City; ' Jos. Wright, Brownsville; Geo. Mullins, Dickson; W. S. Tune, ShelbyvlHe. ' He also appointed A. W. Shoun of Greenevllle, to succeed Chancellor Hal II. Haynes of first chancery di vision who has certified his disability to serve longer. DeatneRM (Jan Met Be Cm red . bv local applications as tbejr can not reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure ripafnenn. and that Is by constitu tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an in flamed condition nf the muooua lining of tbe eustachian tube. When thia tube is inflamed you have a rumbling tound or Imperfect bear in, and when it is entiroly closed, deafness Is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal onldltlon. hearing will be destroyed forever; nen eases out of ten are caused by catarrh, wihch Is nothing but an inflamed condition of toe mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that cao not be cured bv Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for rculsrsfreA. ' 7 J. Chiiii A Co., Toledo, O Sold hy druggists, o ke Hall's FamlivPi Us for eonati pattoa-j Governor Rye's First Message jrs associations are discussed with a iew to give farmers the benefit of advancement of agricultural interests. A more rigid law against pistol car rying is recommended. The re-enactment of the law rela tive to the mining department, with such modifications and retrenchment as seems necessary is recommended. The deposit of state funds by the various departments each week is suggested. With a new pilot at. the wheel, Ten nessee's ship of State has been swerv ed from its course of republicanism and into the bright waters of demo cracy. From among the perilous rocks of bankruptcy, political misrule and extravagance, the shop, of state is being steadily steered into the safe channels of sound and sensilbe bus- inpsa management wihch lead to the haven of peace and prosperity, to ward which the people have looked with longing eyes for the past four years. Governor Tom C. Rye has en tered upon his administration as Chlel Executive of thej Volunteer State and every indications" point to an ear ly delivery from the unsettled and un satisfactory :ondltiona which for four years have retarded the progress of Tennessee. Democracy's leading Son Gov. Rye, assumed his office last week amid the enthusiastic plaudits of thousands and with characteristic sincerity of purpose, he plunged into the heavy duties of the gubernatlonal office immediately, indicating his re solve to fulfill every campaign pledge by faithful performance of every act necessary to the welfare of the state and its citizenship. . .Governor Eye's inauguration was one of the greatest democratic events In the history of Tennessee. It brought to the Capital City enthuslas tic democrats from all over the state, many of whom journeyed to witness the inspiring spetacle of the installa tion of the new Chief Executive. Ex Governor Hooper's much condemned refusal to take any part in the cere monies did not in the beast mar the pleasure of the occasion, although many republicans onenly expressed their disappointment that the retiring governor should bring criticism upon them and their party. It was practi cally the unanimous opinion among all who were at the inauguration that Governou Hooper's action was one of the greatest blunders on record. Supported by a splendid democratic legislature, and ably assisted by effi- cient and capable officials, Governor ,cul H ' Rye Is planning to give to Tennessee , , ... a business administration of its ar- fair8 that wln put tne state in the forefront of commonwealth where it rlirhtlv heloners. What may be ex- IRREGULARITIES SUSPECTED AND COMMITTEE NAMED. UNPAID BILLS 1100,00010 Charged that $20,000 Has been Ille gally Paid on Pensions Scarcely More Than $20,000 In Treasury Nashville, Jan. 19. Irregularities in the expenditure of the state's funds may be unearthed by an Investigating committee authorize by the legisla ture today at the instance of Gov. Rye. It has been called to the attention of Gov. Rye hat many bills remain unpaid and that large sums of money have been diverted from the chanenl fi-im which they should go. Senator Ashcroft, on the part of the .., an(i n-nresentative Stewart, on the nart of the house, head a com- ni.t.. ,Hn at nni an lnvestiea- tin n? the financial situation of tbe i he had been told that at least a mil - Senator Ashcroft stated today that lion dollars of bills were unpaid, in- eluding the diverting of several hund- rd thousand dollars of funds. It is charged that more than $20,- INVESTIGATE STATE FUNDS 000 has been paid out for pensions for.o he United Staeta senate. pec ted along this line is indicated in Governor Rye's first message wihch reached the general assembly Monday Curtailment of unnecesssary expense, economical administration of all de partments, and the use of . the prun ing knife wherever advisable may be expected, and "efflcienty" is made the watchword in the distribution of of fices to the faithful. With such men as Porter Dunlap, John B. Thomason, John D. Denton and others lined up for the more important executive of fices of the .various departments, it appears that the State's business will be in the safe hands, and legislative action is promised that will vastly im prove some of the old systems, abol Ishing adequated methods, and giving Tennessee a chance to shake off the fetters of political bondage placed on her by the last administration. Gov ernor Rye is at present assisted by John Denton as temporary private secretary. Mr. Denton's unusual bus iness qualifications together with his long experience in political and de partmental work with both the state and federal governments makes him an able assistant to th Chief Execu tive in the early days of the adminis tration. It is understood that more important duties await Mr. Denton when the revision of some of the State's departments is effected by the Legislature. Law enforcement is as urged under Givernor Ry lan .exte'nt 1 never hoped for under the administration of Ex-Governor Hooper. Governor Rye comes out square in his initial mes sage to the legislature, just as he did in his. inaugural address, for the en forcement of the law, and ibe- passage of such additional legislation as will make the enforcement of the stat's laws inevitable. He takes a stand for the law conferring upon a court of competent jurisdiction in the power to remove delinquent county and mu nicipal officers who wilfully neglect their duties, and asks for a law regu lating the soft drink stands. The new governor meets the "big Issue openly in a manner that cannot fail to meet the endorsement of every honest law enforcement advocate. A brief digest of the principal points considered in Governor Rye's message is given above. The message is in dicative of the things for which Ten nessee has sought for many years Peace and prosperity, and a same and sound administration of the af fairs of the State. Tennessee's dem- . U h cratiiq wvernor appears so juave made a splendid beginning, and corn- mendation of his auspicious start bclng heard from the Mississippi to the mountains .,, w w nn annrooriation. I scharged that smaller sums bav similarity been placed In other placeb where there was no law or not act for It. " Much of the -school fund now due Is unpaid. It Is said that bills against the charitable Institutions of the state are piling up and that criminal costs and other matters have been neglect ed. There is now scarcely more than $20,000 in the treasury. This amount is considered very small at this sea- xnn TnnrHsr hrt mailt even this ShOW u a n nAn mnriA . , v, r.iirnarta fn rrr. ;r:;; ZfZ - By diverting funds of the state in this instance is meant, for Instance. the expenditude ot $20,000 for pen- thArin hv law. which should have gone Into the general fund for current expenses. HOOPER STATS IX CAPITAL i 1 akls kuuji ai i. ui. y Nashivlle. Jan. 19. Farmer Gov, s( Hooper has taken out a six-months' membership In the Ashvllle Y. M. C. A., and has moved Into a room In the association Duuaing. wnere u is announced he win "make nls home lor a wniie. mis who sou miu.ea are at Newport It U understood , that the former governor will be come . a citizen of Nashville. The report is here that Hooper will remain in Nashville to direct the work of the republicans In the legislature. It Is also reported that he Is to make this his headquarters In a flghA to go . l. it.haJ ..( luniia XASHT1LLE CLEAN-UP ORDFltED BY HOUSE. Nashville, Jan. 19. Nashville is to be claned up and all gaming anl li quor houses are to be driven out of business, according to the announced determination of Mayor Hilary E. Howse, of Nashivlle, and Sheriff Longhurst, of Davidson county, who declare that they will heartily co-op- ertUe with Gov. Rye in seeing that the pledges of the democratic plat for mare carried out. In a letter to Chief of Police Bar- thell tonight, Mayor Howse directs him and the officers of his department to "be vigilant and active in the en forcement of the statutes of the state and ordinances of the city, and parti cularly those with reference to the illegal sale or disepnsing of intoxi cating liquors, to the end that the city may be cleaned up." He adds: "There is nothing per functory about this letter to you and the direction herein given represents the fixed policy of this administration now and hereafter." Mayor Howse gave out the follow ing statement: "There have been policies of gov ernment followed in this city in the past during my elminlstration as mayor, which are no longer posible, and which will no longer be followed. The last state democratic conven tion declared for the maintenance and enforcement of the temperance laws in this state, and our democratic nom inee for governor was elected by an overwhelming majority over his re publican opponent upon this platform and upon his statement, repeated in his speeches throughout the campaign that he construed this platform to mean what It said. "I am a democrat and propose to accept the verdict and judgment of the party j and after theparty has spoken and the people have ratified its action, there is no room left for any individual conflicting opinion or policy by me or any other democrat. " lam speaking for the admlnlstra tion of the city government of Nash ville when I say that it is our sincere purpose, and it wil lbe our fixed policy to co-operate with the present demo cratic state convention in an effort to clean up the city and enforce the naw and to aid in the enforcement of such policies of government as will hereafter make It Impossible for our party or our people to be divided up on any so-called Issue of law enforce ment." Sheriff Longhurst has detailed 12 deputies to start tomorrow morning to co-operate with the police In the clean-upj campaign. SOI THERN RAILWAY DOPRLE TRACKING. Washngton, D. C. Jan. 16 Sou thern Railway will proceed at once to revise and double track the 28.7 miW of its Wftshlncrton-Atlanta line s)lylng betwcen Orange and Charlot- tesvllle, Va.,: the work to Involve an expenditure of $1, 500.000.000 and to result In a greatly Improved line both as to grades and curvature. Bids for Jt"the grading are Deing receivea irom tractors today tn the office of air, . n. weun, ciiin riiBiiien ui construction, under whlce the work wil lbe done. , direction The completion of this work to gether iwth other work now nuder way wil give the Southern a continu ous stretch of 121 miles of double track out of Washington and a total of 338.7 miles of double track between Washington and Carlottte, leaving on ly 41.3 miles of single track, divided into four stretches the longest of which is 20 miles. ' ' The revision between Orange and lav in 11303 .JJT 'lZ ""'i- "P 'V'V r complete .circles , and will give an maximum grade northbound of 0.9 Pf.eht Southbound of 1 per cent as against 1.41 per cent In both direc tions at present. The work ot be done Is very heavy and will furnish labor for a large numDer of men and cause heavy ex penditures In the territory immedl ately affected. In undertaking it at this time when receipts from goth freight and passenger traffic are much t,ei0w normal. Southern Railway Co, i8 giving striking evidence or Fresi dent Harrison's faith in the busness rTJture or tne soum ana nis oeter minatlon to furnish adequate faeill ties, the necessary capital fortunately having been provided before the out break of the present European war, Dr. Fahrneys Teething syrup is the fest remedy for any sickness baby gets, no matter now young or ' nnw ma. Trr it 4 ; PRES. WILSON IN NOW - GRANOEATH PRESIDENT IS OYERJOYEDj MANY CONGRATILATIONS BOY BflfiS JOMBS. SAM Name Not Selected, But Little Straiif,'. er Will Probably Be Named for President. Washington, Jan. 17. A son was born at the White House today . to Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, President Wilson's daughter. s . The boy weighed six and a half pounds. President Wilson made no effort to conceal his joy when informed that the Child was a boy and that Mrs. Sayre was doing well. His face wreathed in smiles. The baby is his first grandchild and the first boy jii his direct family. Many congratula tory messages poured in at the White House tonight. Mr. Sayre, who is assistant to Pre sident Garfield of Williams College was not at the Whit eHouse when his son was born. Dr. Grayson reached him by telephone at Williamstown, .Mass., and he arrived here late to night. The President did not go to church today and Mrs.-Sayre's sisters, Mrs. Wilson G. McAdoo and Miss Margaret Wilson, with their cousin, Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, remained at the White- House throughout the day. A small corps of special nurses were in attendance. Dr. E. P. Davis of Philadelphia, had been called in by Dr. Grayson. A name had not been selected to night but It was expected the child would be named for the President. The christening is expected to be held in the White House before the return of Mrs. Sayre to her home in Wil liamstown. Mr. and Mrs. Sayre were married at the White House, November 25, 1913. After a honeymoon to Europe they made their home In Williams- town. Mrs. Sayre had been visiting at the White House since Christmas. At si xo'clock ' tonight Secretary Tumulty gave out this statement: Dr. Grayson the White House phy sician, states that at 4:30 o'clock Mrs. Sayre gave birth to a fine boy. Ev erything went perfectly and both are doing well." Ten other children six girls and four boys have been born at the White House, most of them grand sons or granddaughters of Presidents. James Madison Randolph, son Af Martha Jefferson Randolph, the daughter of President Jefferson, was born during a visit of Mrs. Randolph to the White House in the winter of 1S05-180C. Druing the term of John Quincy Aadams a granddaughter, Mary Louise Adams, was born there in Februry, 1828. While Andrew Jackson was President four children were born there, the sons and daugh ters of Major Andrew J. Donelson, General Jackson's protege and private secretary, and Mrs. Donelson, the Pre sident's niece. ' During the Tyler administration, Letitia Tyler, granddaughter of - the President, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tyler, and Robert Jones, son of Mrs. Mary Jones, daughter of the President, were born in the White House. During the term of President Grant, a daughter, Julia, was born to Mr. Frederick D. Grant, the wife of a son of the President, on June 7, 1876. She is now Irlncess Cantacuzene Speranskey. Esther Cleveland was the only child of a President ever born In the White House. STOP THAT COUGH XOW. When you catch Cold, or begin to Cough, the first thing to do is to take Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. It pene trates the linings of the Throat ami. Lungs and' fights the Germs of the Disease, giving quick relief and natur al healing. - "Our whole family depend on Pine-Tar-Honey for Coughs and Colds," writes Mr. E. Williams, Ham ilton, Ohio.' It always helps. 25c at your Druggist. - Delicate Sign of Love. When a Japanese maiden desires to show, marked attention to her lover, he uses tfia sharpened point of on of her finger nails in writing to him. .1 r 4 - 4 : t : i - i- . V ? 1 i- 1 Si r I