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Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Road Building Planned.

Batesville, May 1.-The plan to build the 50 miles good road in this county to Little Rock, or in that direction, will be aban- doned now for the time being, but there is no doubt that it will be revived at some future time. The incentive that caused the project to be agitated now was the offer of the government to contribute $10,00O toward the expense, provided the; county or the section through which the road went would double that amount, and build 50 miles of good road.
 Fifty miles of good road from here in the direction of Little Rock and by way of Pleasant Plains, would put the state capi- tai in very close touch with all the north section of the state. There is no doubt but what Izard and Stone Counties are going to soon be a net work of electric lines on account of the proposed power that will come when the power plants are erected at Batesville and Cotter, and if these people could reach a good auto highway at Batesville their visits to Little Rock would be far more numerous.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Judge Hays in Rogers.

Judge George w. Hays of Camden, candidate for governor against Hon. Stephen Brundidge of Searcy, spoke to the voters of Rogers Tuesday morning. Or, to be more exact he spoke to a few Rogers voters. The meet ing had been poorly advertised and less than fifty persons heard the address. At first, an attempt was made to hold the speaking in the park but it was too noisy and an adjournment was taken to the city hall.
 Judge Hays is a good talker but he was in the enemy's coun- try, at a very busy time of the year, and at a poor time of the day to draw a crowd. Little in- terest has been manifested here in the race but we believe that MT. Brundidge will carry this town and county three or four to one. Not because Hays may not be a good man, but Brundidge is known and his opponent is not. There is also a strong sentiment in favor of Brundidge because of his defeat for U. s. Senator and because he is known to be cap- able man.
 Judge Hays has no particular claims to advance as to his qual- ifcations for the office but he is seeking it on general principles. As there are no questions of is- sue between himself and MT. Brundidge, he has declined to
 
 join the latter in joint canvass of the state. But we believe it would pay him to do so if for no other reason than to draw a crowd. A debate brings out an audience where one man. going it alone cannot get a hearing.
 We are glad to have had the chance of seeing and meeting Judge Hays but we don't believe any votes were changed by his visit to Rogers Tuesd~.-Rog- CTS Democrat.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
TUCkERMAN H. s.
 COMMENCEMENT
Miss Clara Harvey the Only Graduate Reads Essay Class Address by Dr.
 Brough.
Special to Independent.

l CPSSlll IO 1lluCpCllQSlll. Tuckerman, May 5. - The commencement exercises of the Tuckerman High School were held at the Masonic hall, May 3, 1913.
 The invocation by Dr. Brough Of the State University was fol- lowed by his address to the grad uating class. It was a masterly effort, in which he stressed the importance of higher education. The audience showed their ap- preciation by their attention. The piano duet by Miss May Da- wis and Miss Sylla Harvey was followed by a vocal solo by Mrs. Williamson, which was rendered with her usual ability.
 Next came the essay "What Constitutes a Woman's Educa- tion'', by Miss Clara Harvey, the only member of the graduating class.
 Miss Harvey is the accomplish ed daughter of s. w. Harvey, a prominent business man of Tuck erman. Miss Harvey has shown marked ability throughout her high school course and in recog- milton of her perseverance in her work, the school board presented her with a handsome signet ring. She was also the recipient of many beautiful presents sent by numerous friends.
 The readings by Miss Lucy Lindley were we'll selected and enjoyed by all.
 MT. Shaver, our county super intendent, then presented the certificates to the grammar school graduates, with appropri- ate remarks.
 Miss Sallie Williamson, who received the highest grade in the high school, was presented with a scholarship medal, which was a gift from John Scally of Lake land, Florida.
 The orchestral selection by Mrs. B. R. Williamson, Miss Sylla Harvey and Tom Jones, concluded the program.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
|fRsE JUDGMENT
 AGAINST SHIREY
ko Not Including Widow
 Which Was Secured By Mrs. Mai Bryant.

|al to Independent.
 +tle Rock, May 5.-The su- , court today reversed and
 nded for new trial the suit
 rbt in the Lawrence circuit
 bv Mrs. Mai Bryant, where kecured $10,000 judgment Rst the Odd Fellows lodge Bther heirs of the late A. w.. kv. not including the widow. Hahn ofMrs. Bryant was for lees rendered MT. Shirey in ling the return of letters a Little Rock spiritualist, lee alleging that her claim based upon a contract with lsed.
 mpbell & Suits, Stuckey & key represented the appel
 before the supreme court for appellee, Clyde Going !. N. Beakley of Walnut g were counsel.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05

made here yesterday at noon to postotfice inspectors. There was but $11 in the envelope He says he took $5.
 Lamb says the letter was sent from Bay Harbor, Me, tee Daisie Ferguson at Dolph, Ark. He rihed the mails, he says hop ing to meet debts contracted years ago added to by expens- es incurred during his residence in Joplin. He was arraigned be- fore United States Commissions CT E. F. keyton yesterday L.. H. Hodge of Carthage, w. G. Means of St. Joseph, w. A. Rose of Springfield and w. II. Lewis of St. Louis, government inspec- tors, traced the loss.
 WIFE SHARES BLAME.
 "I realize the wrong that i did," said Lamb, "and l am anx-- iuos to make restitution. I con- feSsed to the theft to save my partner in the mail car, who was also suspected of being an ac- complice, and because l believed it useless to deny the charges, "
 |" I feel that it largely was s1w fault that John committed thea theft, said Mrs. Lamb in speak ing of the charge, but I did not realize that we were living too high or that he was in debt
 Lamb declares that his credit ors have 'hounded' him inces- sanity for months, Threatening. to have him dischargef from the government service if he did not get the money with which to pay them."
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Iil Service In Police Force.

fal to Independent.
 ttle Rock, May B." Fort
 h has a civil service re-
 bment for it's police force
 I think will benefit any
 or city using it," stated
 ph M. Hill, of Fort Smith, Der Chief Justice of the bnsas Supreme Court and Ing counsel for Arkansas in railroad rate litigation" and krtainly would do them no h. We have, as the first re- ement, good habits, and as- Rtes, which counts fifty per in the examination. I think the commissionform of gov- bent in our city is going to k out so we'll that others of state will be patterning af- |ls."
 bdge Hill intimates that a must have a reputation, in- Id of notoriety, to get on the } Smith police force.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
LAMB CONffSSfS
 RIFLING MAIL
Government Mail Clerk on White River Division Admits Theft
 of Registered Mail.

John A. Lamb, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, and for the past your years a mail clerk on the White River division, run ming between Newport and Jop- lin, has confessed to the postal authorities the rifling of the reg istered packages of mail con- talnlng currency, claiming that he was bounded by his creditors and in order to meet these Obli- gatlOns ana retain his position, he opened packages that contain ed money and appropriated part of the same to his own use.
 Lamb, as a rule, had the same run as our friend and fellow tOwnsman, Dick Robertson, and the government agents were here Saturday, questioning the latter. Our whole city was up in arms over the suspicioning of our esteemed citizen, who is the soul of honor and enjoys the ab- solute and unlimited confidence of every man who knows him.
 News of the confession of Lamb however, was received here Saturday and the postal in- spectors have completely exon erated MT. Robertson, whom they could never have suspicion in the least had they made a proper investigation. The in spectors had placed marked bills in a package rif1ed by Lamb, and the latter had removed a $5 bill from the letter, but when searched by the government a. gents managed to hide this cur rency and later drop it into a sewer in order to escape detec- ton.
 The Joplin Globe of Saturday gives the following narrative of the confession and arrest of Lamb: /
 ITO save himself from being forced into bankruptcy and the loss of his position by his cred itors, John A. Lamb, No. 2019 Pennsylvania avenue, for four years a government railway mail clerk on the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain railroad between Newport, Ark, and Joplin, open- ed a registered letter on April "A, according to a confession
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Judge Hays Here Tonight.

Judge George w. Hays of Camden will speak at the Court House tonight at 8 o'clock and should be accorded consider atehearing. We hope that alarge crowd may greet him and hear what he has to offer the state and learn his position upon is- sues now before the people. While Judge Hays is speaking in the old congressional district of his opponent, he will find the same courteous attention upon the part of his audience that he receives in South Arkansas.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Milk Chocolates Begging.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, May B. Milk shakes and milk chocolates are going begging about local soda fountains today, tho fast of the high school and college students who came to attend the stataRc meet leaving for home Sunday. It was a great thing for the soda fountains while it lasted, though one soda dispenser stated he had sold as high as sixty gallons of milk in one evening during the field meet, all of which went into the favorte drink of the. school boy and girl
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Hays Invades White County.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, May 5.-Both po- lltlcal candidates, Col. Stephen Brundidge and Judge George w. Hays spent a portion of Sunday in Little Rock and departed for another weeks speech-making this morning. Judge Hays con- tlnues to travel North Arkansas, and this morning goes right into the home county of Judge Brun- didge, speaking at Beebe, where a royal reception is promised him. Col. Brundidge has shifted the scene of his action to South east Arkansas, making a num- Der of speeches in the judicial circuit of Judge Hays, though skipping Camden, the home town of his opponent.
 Judge Hays spent all of Sun day in Little Rock, and was all during the day in consultation with about forty advisors from different parts of the state. Col. Brundidge left Sunday morning to spend the balance of the day at his home in Searcy.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Memphis to Entertain Editors

1'ASAiPhio tO LHtcI ldIn EQlt0TS
 Little Rock, May 5.-James Holt, southern representative of the American Type Founders Company, who is a member of the excursion committee of the Arkansas Press Association writing to newspaper men in Lit tie Rock, announces big prepar- ations being made for the enter talnment of the Arkansas edit ors when they visit Memphis. May 15. On the arrival of the squirrel heads in Memphis, the members of the Business Mems Club will meet and greet them. going direct to club room where a luncheon will be served. This will be followed by an automo- bile drive over the city, taking in the principal parks, including the Zoo, Riverside drive and park, and the Tri-State fair grounds where a Bohemian lunch will be served.
 The program will be continued in the evening, when there will be some real speech making. A. s. Caldwell, president of the Mississippi River Levee Associa- tion, will address the editors on "The Protection of the Delta from overflow, a National Duty." Many editors from Kentucky. Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana, together with Congressman from all these states, will be in attendance.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
George Davis Arrested.

Sheriff J. F. McCuistion was called out to Village township Sunday night to arrest George Davis who was charged with an assault on Lon Smith, having struck him with an iron bar, inficting a right serious wound.
 Davis was placed in jail here and will be given a preliminary hearing in a few days.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
Button Factory to Reopen

Manager John Bond of the To- cal button factory to a reporter for the Independent, announced that the factory would resume regular running Tuesday morn ing, May 6, and all cutters should be on hand.
 The button factory has be- come quite an industry in the commercial and business life of Newport and the merchants will all be glad to note the resump- tion of work.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05
For Sale.

My fancy Rhode Island Red chickens at a bargain; too good to kill.-Mrs. J. B.Jeferies, Cor ner Third and Elm. 2odo
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05

Rev. B. L. Milford spent Sum- day at Cabot, where he preached at the Methodist church that morning.
Newport daily independent., 1913-05-05

Dry Summer Wood.
 Fee-Crayton's delivered.
 led from cull lumber. Phone or see Hopper or Fisher. ve orders with P. s. White. If
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
WHILE THERE WAS YET TIME.
Mean Man Made His Suggestion and
Departed In Some Haste From
Meeting Of indignant Women.


With tense. eager faces, the great
audience OF women leaned forward In
their seats, eagerly drinking in the
noted speakers every word.
Mere man." she was saying, rs
wont to belittle woman's ability to en-
ter the fields already usurped by him.
As q matter Of fact, she Is capable OF
Milling any post Of public or private
ONCE now held my man, and If APP
pointed to 1t, could even perform
mans tasks with greater faithfulness
and greater daring.
\ Name, II you can, one post for
which she cannot fit herself! Name
one Office to which she would not,
could not, give the greatest meas.
ure Of capability, the highest degree
OF courage, the"
A mere man, who had slipped un-
noticed into back seat, rose at this
point, and the light OF sudden inspira-
ton CLEANED in his eye.
FRAT catcher" he shouted. And
then he fed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
BALKAN WAR BEGssHIs IN 1868
Conflict Of Races Started Long Age.
Seems Destined Now to Be Fought
to Finish.


An Italian newspaper reminds us
usefully that the Balkan war began
centuries ago. In the state archives
OF Vienna Is the declaration of war
sent by Sultan Mehemet w. to EN-
peror Leopold in 1882. BE 1t known
to you, the heir of the Caesars, to the
king OF Poland. and to your allies
and omnipotent emperor of the east
and west. is on the point Of
invading your paltry territories. We
shall bring 100000 soldiers, on horse
and foot. to crush you utterly and lay
waste all your domains. We command
you to await our coming in your
residence in Vienna. where it is our
intention to have you beheaded."
But the war was even then an old
story. The delightful writer who con-
tributes The Office Window" to the
London Daily Chronicle tells us that
while searching through some of the
earliest newspapers printed his eye
was continually diverted to news let
tiers from the continent giving ac-
counts of the unholy war which Tur-
key was waging on Hungary and Aus
tria. Almost at random he copies the
following from the Nerves of Septem-
Der II, 1863, grim reminder that the
Turk has remained unchanged and un-
changeable for these 250 years at
least:
Vienna, Sept. Elm Austria every
Fifth Man is to Bear Armes; and they
hope to raise 10000 Men upon that
Levy to secure the Frontiers. At this
instant comes fresh Intelligence of 49,
600 Turks, and as many Tartars, pass
ing the Waegh, and that they carry
all before them with Fire and Sword. y
And again: I'VE hear that upon the
third instant the Enemy has beaten
our Foot by the River Waegh, and
Possessed himself of the narrow Pas
sages between the Hills, where he has
burnt divers Towns and Villages, and
Massacred many Thousands of People,
striking off the heads of some, putting
others in Chains - and cutting
to pieces Young and Old without Dis
tinction or Mercy"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
DYSPEPSIA CURED
TO STAY CURED
A Cure That Is Permanent and
Not Simply Temporary
Relief.

To those suffering from stomach trou-
BILE, DIR. Kings Royal Germetuer will
bring immediate relief. 1t has for many
years been household remedy and many
thousands of men and women sing its
praises, and many IL not most of them
would have been long since physical
wrecks but for its wonderful curative
properties.
Mr.. A. Y. Sheats, prominent man of
Kingston. Ca, writes two letters which
demonstrate the wonderful power of DR..
Kings Royal Germetuer In his case.
IT have been constant sufferer from
dyspepsia for twenty-five years, and never
found anything to give me relief until I
began taking DIR. Kings Royal Germetuer.
i have used nearly three bottles. and feel
permanently benefited. have not suf-
fered with indigestion since believe 1t
will entirely cure me-"
Three years later he writes as follows:
cdr. Kings Royal Germetuer cured me Of
dyspepsia, with which / have been suf-
ferer for twenty-five years. consider It
q specific for dyspepsia"
Almost all druggists sell Dr. Kings
Royal Germetuer, or it will be forwarded,
express prepaid, on receipt of 81 by Ellis
Lillybeck Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
COULDN'T RAISE
HEAD OR HAND
And Had Lost All Hope Of Re-
covery. Now Runs Sew
ing Machine.

6cottsville, Ky.-In an interesting
letter from this place, Miss Jennie
Meador writes as follows: II was in
an awful condition, caused from wom-
anly trouble. Was confined to my bed.
and couldn't raise my head or hand.
In fact. had lost all hope Of ever
getting well.
! began taking Cardui, the woman's
tonic, and can now work in the gar
den, run sewing machine, have gain
ed Is pounds, and am as happy as can
be.
You may publish this letter If you
wish. wish all ladies suffering from
womanly trouble would give Cardui a
trial, as / am sure 1t would help
them"
Cardui is a pure vegetable extract.
that has no severe medicinal action.
but acts mildly and gently, as medi-
cine should act, and therefore can
have no bad after effects.
You can rely on Cardui to help you,
just as 1T has helped so many thou
sands of other women in the past
half-century. 1t goes to the seat of
the trouble and builds up womanly
strength where. it Is most needed.
1t is always wise to have a bottle
of Cardui on hand, ready for use. Get
bottle today, so that you can take
a dose or two whenever you feel you
need it. At your drug store.
N B.-HSis TO-. Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Ladies' Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn, for
tsrsi Insfyacfions on your case and Ga page book.
Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper. -
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
MEANS TO PREVENT
EGG-EATING HABIT
Fowls That Are Given Free Range
Usually Find Plenty Of
Employment.

One; Of the most annoying things the
poultryman has to contend with is the
egg-eating hen 1t is usually sup.
posed to be caused by the hen crav-
ing some element that Is contained in
her ration, but l hardly think this Is
correct. / believe the lack OF food
and idlehess is the cause, says writ
er In the Farm Progress.
But no matter what the cause, 1t Is
a good idea to use means to prevent
the hens from forming the habit, for
prevention is always the cheapest
cure. II the nests are placed at a
height that will prevent the hens
standing on the ground and reaching
into them, the danger Of egg-eating
will be lessened; for II nests are
made SO small that the hens cannot
stand erect in them, they will not eat
the eggs, for the hen demands some
comfort while making her meal.
! once noticed number of China
eggs lying around the floor of poul-
try house, and, upon asking the keep
er the reason. was informed that this
was the plan to prevent the egg-eat-
ing habit.
1t will be very seldom that the hens
will contract the habit If they are
kept busy. Hens that are given free
range usually find plenty Of employ
ment, but those that are confined
should be given plenty Of litter with
grain scattered through It. that they
may. be kent eworking allsSthe time
through the .day..
Whensaas number Of the fock.con,,
tract the habit 1t WIN take consid-
cradle effort to break them. hence the
necessity Of taking all means to pre-
vent the practice. When only one or
two of the hens have learned the
habit It 10 best to dispose Of then
unless very valuable.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
"sudden WHY"

A late professor was wont to relate
rather characteristic story of the
boyhood of the present German en-
peror.
The professor was conversing with
Empress Frederick concerning her son,
when her majesty remarked deprecat-
ingly respecting her eldest born:
"Mein Willy list SO plotzlich. ("My
Willy is SO suddenly
Gould anything have summed up the
kaiser. as a boy and man. better than
this colloquial confidence of his impe-
rial mother?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
German Prlnces' wanderjahr.

The prince of Wales might possibly
enjoy his German trip still better II
he could view the country in the I'M
conventional way followed by the
German crown prince and his broth
ers. Like all the Hohenzollerns, the
kaiser's sons we're taught trades. and
their father also allowed them to taste
the delights of the "wanderjahr, "
which still forms part of the education
Of most German artisans.
In the case of the young princes
the year was split up over several sue
cessive summer holidays. which they
spent tramping through Germany,
knapsack on back, and sleeping at
roadside inns. They travelled without
. seryant.saccompsnied only by their
military. governor, Colonel won Falken-
heyn, and were scarcely ever recog-
mixed
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23

ject to mildew. The removal of the
flowers and prevention of seed pots
lengthens the blooming period.
The pansy is favorite with all.
but Is not 30 easily grown as some
of the ANNALS. For early bloom the
seed should be sown In the fall in
beds and transplanted to pots as win
ter approaches. 1t the spring these
little plants may be set in beds and
will bloom in profusion early in the
summer. Except In the far north It
Is possible to winter the plants by
leaving In outdoor beds and covering
with mulch, which should be raked
of In the spring. Seed sown in rich
soil in July will produce blooming
plants for the fall months.
The best of the annual climbers
are Moonfiower, Morning Glory, Cy-
press, Canary-Bird flower and Doll.
chos. Moonflower seed should be
soaked In warm water over night, and
the seed of all should be sown In
boxes and later transplanted In rich
soil when It is warm.
Copyright. 1918, by C. M. Shultz)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-05-23
BREAKING OUT WOULD
ITCH AND BURN

Bolton, Ga.-"Some time ago my
feet and ears were frost bitten. which
troubled me very much every winter.
My ears would turn red and swell.
with terrible itching and my heel
would crack. I had . severe scalp
trouble and also q breaking out ON my
wrists and hands which would itch
and burn until I could not sleep Of
nights. There was an eruption on
my scalp with dandruff. I had to keep
my hair clipped close to keep down
the irritation and itching. tried sew
eral remedies and cream and two
treatments Of -- remedies which did
me no good. Then I used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and I am now
cured Of all my troubles" (Signed)
]. 8. Echols, Mar. IL, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free. with SIP. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuucura, Dept L, Boston"
AQVs - VS. 1880 -. rs