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JS KNOXVTLLE I
JOHN A. DUNCAN
Candidate For The Republican Nomination For
County Judge Of Knox County
Nr. John A. Dunean announces his candidacy for the
republican nomination for; county judge of Knox county,
in the republican primary ito be held March 21, 1918.
' Mr. Duncan, whose home is and has been at Concord for
the past twenty-five years, is the only rural candidate for
the office of county judge. He solicits the support and vote
of every republican in the primary. He served in the coun
ty court for eight years and for several years on the fin-
ance committee of this court and is thoroughly familiar
with the affairs of the office to which he aspires.
STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
NASHVlLLETENNDECd2
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Memphis Special Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights: 1 '
Leave Knox villa 8:00 P. M. -Memphis Special
Arrive Nashville 6:33 A. M. -Union Station
Day Service-Leave Knoxville 7:00 a. m. Arrive Nashville 4 45 p.m. I
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' Only Route With Steel Cars Knoxville to Nashville
Special Pullman Will Leave Nashville Wednesday Night After
The Convention
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Old Phone 295 -323 W. Clinch Av. Knoxville, Tenn.- New Phone 843
CHRISTMAS SPEEDILY EN ROUTE
"What will you give" the same old perplexing ques
tion arises just as last year. We make a specialty of
helping you to select the right gift Come in and see our
selections made, ,
For the married couple For the young man
For the bachelor For the baby
For the young girl For grandpa and grandma
You can find here a gift which will be
appreciated and as low as $1.00
A pleasure to show you.
H. J. COOK CO. 409 Gay St.
TIGHTEN MEAT RESTRICTIONS
Protest of Chicago Packers Unheeded
by Food Administration To
Urge Closer Savings. -
Washington, Dec. 6. Protests i by
Chicago packers against a meatless
day will not deter the food adminis
tration's plans for further conserva
tion of meat. Directions Bre about to
be Issued to householders, urging still
closer savings.
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Maternity insurance Urgexi.
Maternity Insurance for women
forced into Industrial pursuits because
of war conditions was urged for the
consideration of the Incoming legisla
ture of the state In a resolution sub
mitted at the session of the conven
tion of the New Jersey Suffrage as
sociation. It was pointed out that
women are entering industrial fields
in great numbers and In view of the
stress and strain of their new en
vironment they should have adequate
health Insurance protection. '
Wt do job p rutting at mxt price.
GREAT STRIDES
MADE BY LABOR
Statement by Gompers Shows
Wonderful Advances Made in
Every Direction.
GREAT BENEFIT TO COUNTRY
Nation's War Preparations Materially
Hastened Because of Agreements
Between the Government, Em
ployers and Employees.
By SAMUEL GOMPERS.
Organized labor of the United States,
as represented in the American Fed
eration of Labor, was stronger when it
assembled for its annual convention in
Buffalo than ever before.
. This great increase in strength is
evidenced whether we measure it by
the growth in membership to more than
two and a half millions, by the great
extension of industrial activities in
which union scales and conditions are
obligatory, by the government's ever
increasing recognition of organized la
bor, or by the degree of solidarity.
It is no exaggeration to say there
never has been in all labor history
such a rapid extension of the princi
ples and practices of industrial democ
racy as since the United States was
forced to enter the world conflict
Accelerates U. S. Work.
And, mark this point in every case
this extension has been made not to
impede the nation's war preparations
but to accelerate them by promoting
co-operation between employers and
labor. The Initiative in this extension
of democracy to industry has been
taken by organized labor, but Its wis
dom has in every instance appealed to
federal officials.
The workers- In hundreds of estab
lishments, in the past denied every
form of recognition, with their wages,.
hours and working conditions arbitrar
ily determined, are now receiving the
union scale and have their grievances
equitably adjusted.
In four great branches shipbuild
ing, cantonment construction, mer
cantile marine, and longshore work
agreements have been perfected be
tween the government, the employes
and labor to safeguard even the nn
organized men. These arements have
government sanction because of an
overgrowing realization of the neces
sity not only for industrial stability
but for a proper, standard of living as
the basis for efficiency.
Mf'csCiAtUiliOT'xdw -rtff "go
ernment contracts has greatly. extend
ed the eight-hour day, for in many
branches there is hardly a firm not
working on government contracts.
Check on Long Hours.
Although many establishments are
now working nine or ten hours, the
basic eight-hour day is in effect and
the payment of . time-and-a-half for
overtime beyond eight hours Is a suf
ficient check on the employment of
men more than eight hours except in
cases of genuine emergency, such as
the present.
I predict the war's end will find the
eight-hour day practically universal in
American industry, as the result not
of any spectacular "general strike" but
of the recognition, at the insistence
of organized labor, that in the long
run more and better work can be pro
duced In eight hours than In any long
er period.
There is a rapidly growing recogni
tion that the workers are the true basis
of national strength. If labor's hand
is not strong, skillful and willing, not
a ship will sail, not a gun -will roar.
Through this recognition labor will as
sume a new status in the nation's
councils.
Some of our American "Bolshevik!"
of the Socialist party, of the so-called
people's council, and other similar lr
responslbles undertook a campaign to
swerve American labor from the
standpoint of loyalty to self and coun
try. Their futile efforts have only
demonstrated that among all the mil
lions of American workers there were
only a handful mean or silly enough
to join the traitorous plan. '
. Labor's Concern In War.
It cannot too often be emphasized
that American . workingmen are con
cerned in this great struggle not only
as Americans, but as workers. They
must help destroy Hohenzollernlsm not
only because it menaced America and
democracy, but because the workers
more than any other - class stand to
suffer by the triumph of Prusslanism.
To the capitalist it need matter lit
tle in what country he lives, his
wealth exalts him above the laws and
political government of any country.
With the worker the existence of a
military absolutism is of dally con
cern. Whether he Is the slave of the
state, as In Prussia, or whether the
state is his servant, determines his
whole existence. Therefore labor has
mobilized for an early and lasting
peace.
' It must be recognized, however, that
labor's unserving loyalty is not main
tained without sacrifice.
Loyal Though Prices Mount.
Already the standard of living has
been reduced far below what Is neces
sary to maintain their energy unlm-
paired. All this labor has borne with
wonderful patience. 1
, The tollers, of America are willing
to make sacrifices, but they must be
sacrifices for the republic and not for
private profit .
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EFFECT SAVING OF COAL
Important Matter That Should Engage
the Attention of Every Man in
the Country.
Economy In the use of fuel is one
of the requirements of the present and
approaching months. This does not
mean that people must suffer from
cold; It merely means that they may
avoid wasteful methods of handling
and using coal by following approved
methods. This affects every one, and
all may read with profit the sugges
Hons of Van H. Manning, director of
the federal bureau of mines :
"It Is everybody's business to save
coat, If the consumers can be aroused
to an intelligent consideration of the
burning of coal, they can begin to save
10 per cent of the production (600,000,
000, tons) at once. With more effort,
thorough Instruction and moderate re
modeling of coal-burning equipment,
which could all be accomplished during
the war, a further considerable saving
can be made.
. "The Immediate problem Is a difficult
one. We cannot scrap all out-of-date
power plants. We must start by doing
the best with what we have. We must
reach the man with the shovel. About
15,000,000 people shovel the 20 per cent
of our coal used for domestic purposes.
Only, about 250,000 firemen shovel the
60-odd per cent of our coal used by
power plants and railroads.
"The householder must realize that
when; he throws a shovelful of anthra
cite 6onl Into his furnace Its value Is
equivalent to half a pound of sugar, or
half 4 loaf of bread or a pint of milk.
"He must appreciate that It Is worth
whlljf to examine his house and to over
haul ;Jh!s heating equipment. Weather
strip!, double windows, pipe coverings,
clean flues and chimneys, and tight fit
tings? In ash pit, doors, dampers and
furnatce parts will all pay.
"The fireman Is, however, the biggest
slngljj factor to be considered in a
campfilgn to secure the largest saving
of cqial. Many manufacturers have
mad( a serious mistake In failing to
consider the fireman as a skilled work
er. ; too often he Is treated as a roust
about. He Is not well Instructed nor
glver proper labor-saving devices. As
coal Increases In price or becomes dif
ficult Jto get, the fireman handles more
and nore of his employer's money.
"In, carrying out a campaign to pro
mote the saving of coal, let the appeal
be hijde to the householder to cut
down his consumption In every way
possible, but above all give serious
consideration to methods by which a
systematic relationship may be estab
lishctl between the office and the fire
man
APPEALS TO LOYALTY
. f 1 AC TUtr WftRU-FRS
M m open letter to "All men
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sins In and around the cop-
mines, mills and smelters
of
the United States and Can
ada,": Charles H. Moyer, presi
dent of the International Union
of Mine, Mill and Smelter Work
appeals to the loyalty of
wot-klngmen to assure a maxl-
mujin 1 production and thorough
co-pperatlon with the govern
J meht in fulfilling the country's
needs.
J In reference to the recent set-
tlement of copper strikes in
Arizona, the letter says the gov-
ernment's action in settling the
I strikes indicates It Is willing
to do justice to the workmen In
our, industry and at the same
time asks nothing from owners
of industries that they cannot
do on a basis of honesty and
fairness.
To Keep Boys at Work.
. A scheme for boy supervision has
been drawn up by the welfare depart
ment of the British ministry of muni
tions. The department was establish
ed to deal with trouble among boys
who, with the high wages and the
great demand for their labor, could
not be induced to keep to one Job. It
has already done excellent work In
controlling the boys, without Inter
fering In any way with the technical
side of the work.
It is proposed that employers should
appoint, an officer, to be known as the
welfare supervisor, whose duty It will
be to take a general interest In the
boys, to deal with thier complaints
and grievances, and also with com
plaints against them of all discipline,
Idleness and bad time keeping. It will
In short, be his duty to insure the
smooth working of the factory.
Woman's Labor Problem.
To find a solution of the problem of
what is known as the "woman pocket
money worker," a conference con
vened by the woman's industrial
council of Great Britain was recently
held. It is asserted that large num
bers of girls of good family are work
ing in government and other offices
just for pocket money, and there Is a
danger of lowering wages for the genu
ine worker, particularly when the war
is over. J The council is endeavoring to
impress pa all working girls the neces
sity of not assisting any scheme which
would send down the rate of pay for
those who are obliged to earn a living.
It Is anticipated that after, the war
there will be keen competition for
work, and that employers will take ad
vantage to lower wages where com
petition gives them a chance.
Foreigners Speak Only Own Tongue,
Our federal bureau of education
states that approximately 3,000,000
foreign-born whites : residing In the
United States do not speak English.
We d tea vrt&toBC t fair yriMa.
A GIFT FDR EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
The average person, if he had his "say"
prefers a practical gift-one that will last-
Can you find a gift that would he more
practica' one that would express your
thoughtfulness In the years to come than a
HOLSTON BANK BOOK
Decide the Christmas Gift question now,
and shop at The Holston today.
We pay 4 per cent on Savings Accounts-
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MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM U. 8. GOVERNMENT TROTICTION
TO JOHN HICKS
Nancy Hicks, v. John Hicks
State of Tennessee, In Chancery
Court of Knox County. No. 15599
In this cause, it appearing from the
amended bill filed, which is sworn to,
that the defendant John Hicks is
a non-resident of Tennessee, so that
the ordinary process cannot be
served upon him it is ordered that
said defendant appear before the
Chancery Court, at Knoxville, Ten
ssee, on or before the first Monday
of Jan. iiext, and make dfrnse to
said bill, or the same will be taken
or confessed rnd the cause set for
tearing ex oarte as to him, This
notice will be puDlished in the
CNOXVILLE INDEPENDENT for
four consecutive weeks.
This 10th day of November
J. C. FORD, Clerk & Master.
CHAS M. ROBERfTS. Sol.
Nov. 10 17 24 Dec 1 1917
TO JESSE HASSLER, JAMI
MAH HASSLER AND WILL
IAM HASSLER
Htnry C. Hassler, Guardian vs.C. Q.
Rassler et al
State of Tennessee, in Chancery
Jourt of Knox County. No. 15703
In this cause, it appearing from
the bili, filed, which is sworn to,
tha the defendants, Jesse Hassler.
Jamimah Hassler and William Hassler
are non- residents of the State of
Tennessee, so th ordinary process can
not be served upon them it is order
ed that said defendant appear before
the Chancery Court, at Knoxville,
Tennessee, on or before the first Mon.
day of Jan next, and mike de
fense to Bald bill, or -the tame will bj
taken tor comessea ana me cause sei
for hearing ex parte as to thorn' ThJi
notice will be published In the Knox
vilie Independent for tour successive
weeks. This Dec. 1, 193 7
J. C. FORD, C & M.
L. C Ely, Sol.
Dec 1 8 15 22 1917
Non-Resident Attachment Notice
E. R. Wilson, vs. J. H. Burchfield
No. 4132
Before Frank Murphy Justice of the
Peace for Knox county, Tenn
In this cause, it appearing from the
Affidavit filed, whirh U sworn to. that
defendant, J. H. Burchfield is justly
indebted to) plaintiff and thai he is a
non-resident of Tennessee so that
ordinary process cannot be served up
on him. and an original attachment
han Issued and returned to
to me with levy upon his property, it is
: . .i i Lit..!!..,
tneraior oraeraa m punuwuuu
be made In the Knoxville Independ
ent, a newspaper published In the
n or Knoxville. for four oonsecu-
ive weeks, commanding the defendant
to appear before me at my omce in
Knoxville, Tennessee, on tne tn aay
of Man. 1918 and make defense to
enid suit, or same will be proceeded
with exparte. This 8th day of Dec
1917 FRANK MURPHY justice ex tnt
Peace for Knex County, Tennessee.
Dec. 8 15 22 29 197
NON-RESIDENT ATTACHMENT
NOTICE.
TO L. B. AUDIGIER, AND
WIFE ELLA D. AUDIGIER
Naunie Swan vs. L. B. Audigier ct al.
State of Tennessee. In Chancery
Court of Knox County. No. 15698
Tn hia rancA ft pnnoarino -frnm tVifl
hill filed, which la sworn to. that tfce
defendants, L. B. Audigier and wife,
alia v. Audigier, are justly maeDiea
to the plaintiff, are non-residenti of
Iho clola nf TpnnpafiAA an that, the
ordinary process o law cannot be
lerved on them and an original at
tachment navmg Deen issueu ana
levied on the defendant's' property,
it is ordered that said defendants
appear before the Chancery Court,
at Knoxville, Tennessee, on or be
fore the first Monday of Jan. next.
and make defense to said bill, or
the same will be taken for confessed
and the cause set for hearing ex
parte as to them. This notice will
be published in the Knoxville In
dependent for four successive
woeks. This 8th. day of Dec 1917
J. C. FORD, C & M.
NOBLE SMITHSON. Sol.
Dec. 8 15 22 29 1917
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' TO CHARLES PAINTER
Frances Painter vs. Charles Painter
State of Tennessee. la Chancer?
Court of Knox Couity No. 15723
In this cause, it appearing from
the bill filed, which is sworn to, that
the defendant Charles Painrer Is
non-resident of the State of Tenne
ssee, so that the ordinary process
cannot be served upon Bim, It is or
dered that said defendant appear
before the Chancery Court, at Knox
ville, Tennessee, on or before the
l.t Monday of. Jan- next v n -defense
to said bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed by him and
and the cause set ror hearing ex
parte as to him. This notice will he
published in the Knoxville Inde
pendent for four consecutive weeks.
This 8th day of December, 1917
J. C. FORD, Clerk and Master.
THOS. J. CLINE, Sol.
Dec 8 15 22 29 1917
TO EDWARD DAFT, ROBER
TA STRONG DAFT, GEORGE
VINCENT, ALEXANDER MON
DAY AN D AN N I E M ARRS VI N
CENT
A'bert N. strong ra. W. E. (Monday
et al.
State of Tennessee. In Chancery
Court of Knox County. No. 15704
In this cause, it appearing from
the bill filed, which is sworn to.
that the defendants , Roberta Htrong
Daft.EdwardDaft, Annie Marrs Vincent
George Vincent, and Alexander Mon
day are non-residents of the State of
Tennessee, so that the ordinary pro
cess cannot be served upon them,
it is ordered that said defendants
appear before the Chancery Court,
at Knoxville, Tennessee, on or be
fore, the 1st Monday of January.,
next, and make defense to said bill,"
the same will be taken for con
fessed and the cause set for hear
ing ex parte as to them. This notice
will be published in the Knoxville In
dependent for four consecutive weeks.
This, the 8th day of Dec. 1917
J. C. FORD,
Clerk & Master
Gi'fTr, Webb & Tate, Sols.
Dec 8 ;6 22 U9 1917
TO ESTHER PEAS STROUD
AND HUSBAND THOMAS
STROUD
A. M. Johnson et al. vs. Katie Stew
art etal.
eifate of Tennessee, In Chancery
Court of Knox County. No. 5607
In this cause, it aDDoarlne from
the bill filed, which is sworn to. that
the defendants Esther Peas gtroud
and her husband Thomas Stroud are
non-residents of the State of Tenn..
eisee, so that the ordinary process
cannot be served upon them, it is or
dered that said defendants appear
before the Chancery Court, at Knox
ville, Tennessee, on or before tn
first Monday of January, next, and
make defense to said bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed and
the cause set for bearing exparte as
to them This nouce will be published
In the Knoxville Indepeoaeat tot
four successive wotks.
This 30th day November 1917
J. C. rORD. Clerk MaoUr
Johnson & Cox, Solr's.
Dec. 1 8 15 22 1917
NOTICE.
The undersigned has disposed of
his interest in the Burlington Supply
Company, and is no longer connec
ted with the same, This 28th day of
Nov-1917. CLYDE WARD
Dec. 1 8 15 22 1917
HOARDING FAMERS I TJ PANIC
Army Seizes Barn Full of Potatoes,
Paying $5 a Carrel Owner
Holding for $10.
New York, Dec. p. Fn rniors and
speculators noar Camp Mills. Long
Island, who have been holilinj; large
stocks of potatoes for a lilh price are
in a panic. One of their number had
a barn full of potatoes which he was
holdins for $10 n barrel. An oflleer
from the United States commissary of
the camp asked the fanner If he had
potatoes to sell. lie said he had but
would give no quotation. The officer
then told him they were all sold at $5
a barrel, and for him not to touch
them.
NO GOODS TO AUSTRIA IN YEAR
United States Received From That
Country Products Valued at
$64,000.
Washington, Dec. 6. No goods have
been exported to Austria during the
last year, while in the nine months
ended September 1, 1917, but $64,000
worth of goods of Austrian origin have
reached this country. It was explained
at the department of commerce that
these goods had probably been bought
and paid for before the departure of
Doctor Dumba, the Austrian ambassa
dor, and came to this country through
Switzerland.
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