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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23
MURPHY DENIES GRAFT.
Nonsense, He Replies to Report That
Mccall Paid Him for Place.

Nonsense, He Replies to Report That
Mccall Paid Him for Place.
New York, Oct. 23.-Charles +. Muir.
ply, Tamany leader, yesterday departed
from his custom of silence long enough
to deny that Edward E. Mccall, Demo
cratic candidate for mayor. had paid
him for his nomination to the supreme
court bench. This was charged in a
campaign speech last night by John A.
Hennessy, Suffers graft investigator.
''What, paid me?' demanded the lead
err Il don't have to answer that ques-
ton. 1t is nonsense to say that Mr.. Me-
Call paid me or anybody else for his
nomination. That's as far as | will 90
with Mr.. Hennessy."
'When will you reply to the Sulzer
statementsf"
'When Sulser stops making them"
"There is no statement in to-day's pa
per" he was informed.
"There may be tomorrow" he said.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23
SYLVIA PANKHURsT FREED.
Released in Weakened Condition as Re-
suit of Hunger Strike in British Tail.

London, Oct. 23.-Sylvia Pankburst
was released under license yesterday
from Holloway Jail. She is much en-
feebled and emaciated in consequence
of hunger strike of weeks duration,
She was arrested Oct IA as she was
about to enter the Poplar town hall to
address meeting of militant suffra-
gettes. The night previous, Miss Pank-
hurst was the central figure of fierce
struggle between the police and a crowd
of suffragettes after she had addressed
gathering at Bow Baths, in the east
end Of London.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23
AILING WOMEN
OF MIDDLE AGE
Mrs. Hilbert Tells of Her Dis
tressing Symptoms During
Change of Life and How
She Found Relief.
Fleetwood. Pa" During the Change
of Life / was hardly able to be around

at all. 4 always nau
a headache and /
was SO dizzy and ner-
vous that | had no
rest at night. The
flashes of heat were
so bad sometimes
that / did not know
what to do.
Zone day a friend
advised me to take
Lydia E. Pinkham s
We e e t a Bile Com
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23
THAW INQUIRY is
ORDERED BY GLYNN
New York County Grand Jury to In
vestigate Escape-Jerome
Engaged.

New York, Oct. 23.-Gov Glynn yes
terday made the formal order for a
grand jury investigation in New York
county of Harry X. Thaw's escape from
Matteawan Aug. II, and Atty.-Gen. Car
mody reapponted W. I. jerome spe-
cial deputy attorney general to conduct
the probe. The inquisitors will begin
hearing witnesses to-day. The inyesti-
cation was ordered in New York be.
cause Of the contention of the Dutchess
county authorities that the plot to free
Thaw was Matched here.
Concord, n. H., Oct. % Harry X.
Thaw yesterday Hnfessed to fear more
false testimony" by witnesses who have
been summoned to appear before the
grand jury which will meet in New York
City to-day at $3.50 TO consider the al
legged Thaw conspiracy case.
1t is reported here that fewer wit
nesses will be called than were heard
by the Duchess county grand jury.
Thaw, in statement issued yester-
day, bases his fear of the outcome of the
impending session ON his earlier allega-
tion that the Dutchess county grand
jury was victimized while familiar with
the case, and that the New York grand
jury is unfamiliar with the situation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
A New Play That Arouses Memories of
Childhood Is "Way Down East"

Typical OF New England rugged hon
esty, simple traits and charity, way
Down East" comes to the opera house
Friday, Oct. pa. For nineteen years this
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

famous play that arouses memories of
childhood. of clean, wholesome living,
has been before the, public. A play that
touches the heart and emphasizes the
little virtues that make all humanity
better is bound TO live and be always
interesting. As familiar to the ma
iority OF theatre goers as a household
word, for this reason no description is
necessary. All that needs to be said is,
that there is no purer, sweeter or more
wholesome play in existence, none of
which holds the mirror up to nature
more truly and none which has more
real inspiration in its every line and
feature than this famous rural play.
A special new production is announced
this season, and an exceptional cast
headed by Mr.. William Lawrence, who
for the past ten years has been identi-
fed with the part made famous by the
late Denman Thompson in The Old
Homestead" The musical features are
of the same high order as in previous
years. This grand old idyl OF New Eng
land endorsed by clergy and press for
eighteen years will undoubtedly be
greeted by capacity audience.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

When starting on trip do not fail
to put in the trunks box containing
some of the following remedies for i'll
.nesses which arc likely to attack the
traveller.
First, a small bottle of alcohol, as
one teaspoonful mixed with two tea
spoonfuls of water will give almost i'm
slant relief to pain in the stomach or
nausea; some lemons, as undiluted lem
on juice used freely win relieve car
sickness, or tablets of black lieorice will
answer the same purpose.
Nibbling clover, inhaling vinegar, or
placing sheet of writing paper against
the stomach will cure sea sickness, so
take at least one of these remedies with
you. Some sugar, as cube of it soaked
in lemon juice will allay the thirst.
Sweetened lemon juice added to water
is much safer for drinking than plain
water on boats and trains. Take some
sweet milk chocolate with you, as it
will save you from headache when
meals are delayed. Take sorfie salt, as
one teaspoonful of table salt in glass
of cold water taken in the morning be-
fore breakfast is good laxative. Half
an hour afterward drink two or tire.
glasses of hot water.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

A team composed mostly of Brooklyn
Dodgers is making preparation to in
wade Cuba this winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

Away keep a piece of sandpaper
above the sink, as it is very good to
clean pots and pans with.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

Yale dropped West Point this fall
from its football schedule. In its stead
is found Washington and Jefferson.
Washington and Jefferson plays Yale ON
Saturday and a stiff argument is ex-
pected in view of Washington's victory
over Lafayette last Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23
Topics Of the
Home and
Household.

mixture for cleaning water bottles and
wine decanters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

Make your own peanut butter by
grinding the nuts in food chopper,
then mixing with melted butter to right
thickness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23
EAST ST. LOUIS FORMER
OFFICIALS INDICTED

Wholesale Charges Against City Admin
istration Which Went Out of Office
Last Spring.
st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 23.-Wholesale.
indictments against most of the mem
beers of the city administration. of East
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

An artistic dish is prepared by
cutting pared green cucumbers length
wise, scooping out the centers and fill
ing them with chopped tomatoes. Serve
with French or mayonnaise dressing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

When shoe polish becomes dry from
keeping it too long, moisten it with
little turpentine. The turpentine is very
good, as it softens the polish and makes
it disable once more. 1t also gives a
good gloss to the leather.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-23

To sharpen scissors is to cut them
rapidly on the neck of small glass
bottle, or on a ground glass stopper.
1t trues the edges and makes them cut
like new. Another way is to place the
scissors upon an ordinary knife as if in
the act of cutting. BY drawing the
steel along the blades in this manner
several times you will sharpen your seis-
sors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
Fifth Sunday Meeting.

TheeBaptist Fifth Sunday Meeting
was held at Selmer Saturday and Sun
day as heretofore published.
The attendadce from abroad was
not as large as expected, though
several strong preachers were pres
ent and preached and discussed the
several topics.
To the pastor host Rev. Mays
should be credited the success Of the
meeting. Sunday and Sunday night
the house was crowded to its capac-
ity.
Sunday Morning was Sunday School
Rally. A number of speeches were
made by not only the visitors but
home talent. The Importance of the
Sunday school received most emphatic
emphasis as the leading factor in
bringing up in the proper way, to
make not only good citizens but ac-
tive christians, out Of the children of
the land.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
Acton Dots.

The farming prospects are not
looking so gloomy at present. We
hope to have several days of such
weather.
Several of the Acton young people
went to Corinth Saturday and attend
ed the field day exercise. They re-
port a good time.
Mrs. G. w. Smith has been very
i'll this week. We hope her speedy
recovery.
There has been quite an improve
ment in our school since it has been
placed under the management of
Prof. King. He is wide awake and
enthusiastic teacher.
The new shop and mill Of the At
kin Bros. is doing a good business
now.
Miss Julia Hardin has finished her
school at Hightown, Miss, and is
spending the week with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Dodd. But she will prob
ably leave for her home in Saltillo,
Miss, the last of the week.
The special feature Of the Acton
Literary Society for Friday evening
is unknown at this writing, but is ex-
pected to be something special and
extra good. Let's all 90.
Wishing the many readers Of the
Independent a prosperous year, we
bid you adieu. JACK AND JILL.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
Finger Items

Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Naylor, Of
Jackson, were visiting friends and
relatives in Finger Sunday.
Harrison Robson and Basil Stark
have returned from pleasure trip to
Nashville.
The Sun Telephone Co. is building
new line now.
Lit Malone's infant was buried at
Malone graveyard last week.
Vandon Hand and brother were
welcome visitors at ]. P. Floyd's last
Sunday.
Elder overly, of Henderson,
preached at Finger Sunday and q
large crowd attended.
The farmers are behind with their
crops on account of the heavy rains,
but we hope that the rains are done.
Prof. Horny Hodges is going to
Oklahoma in a short time.
A large crowd attended the big hat
day at Bishop & 0'Neaps last week.
D. B. l.. i,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
McNairy County Fair.

The stockholders of the McNairy
County Fair Association held their
annual meeting at Selmer, March 20.
The old board of directors was re-
elected, composed of ]. L. Hendrix,
W. 7. Bell, ]. L. Smith, U. S. Alexan-
der, W. K. Alternately, Louis Adams,
W. c. Wilson, w. H. Stone and ]. R.
Erwin.
]. R. Erwin was elected President,
W. T. Bell, Vice-President, Louis
Adams, Treasurer, and W. K. Aber-
nathy, Secretary. The dates for the
1918 fair were fixed for Oct. l4-15-
1877.
]. L. Smith, W. H. Stone and u. S.
Alexander were appointed a commit
tee to look after the Improvement of
the buildings and grounds.
j. R. Erwin, Louis Adams and w.
X. Alternately were appointed COM
mittee on advertising and to select
the various department superintend-
ents and other officials.
These committees will begin work
at once, and the hearty cooperation
of the people in the'county is desired.
We want to make the fair this year
surpass in interest and profit to the
county any that has ever been held.
Begin now to talk the fair, and get
everybody interested. Give the man.
agement any suggestion you feel like
offering.
w. K. ALTERNATELY, Secretary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
PATRIOTIC DUTY.

The Lower House of the General
Assembly, when called to order at 10
o'clock to-day, was found without q
quorum. The necessity for this is to
be regretted, while the action of the
absentees is to be commended by
every patriotic citizen.
Never in the history of legislation
has such condition as that with
which the state is confronted existed
in Tennessee, nor was an attempt ever
before made to bring about such a
condition.
The conditions two years ago were
very bad. The existing conditions
are much worse, simply intolerable.
While the influences behind the con-
ditions Of to-day are practically the
same as two years ago, we find added
the deliberate purpose not only
through a partisan election law to
control the state, but a bare-faced
attempt to protect fraud and rascal
ity.
The existing conditions reach even
far beyond this. The determination
is to uproot and destroy number of
the very best forms and methods of
state government, and this all under
the leadership of a bold and intoler-
ant municipal boss who, as the slave
of the whiskey power, was compelled
to and did compromise with grafters
in order that the liquor interest and
all that is vile in moral and political
life may be permitted to control the
affairs Of this once proud common
wealth.
The men who, for the purpose of
breaking quorum, left the state to
protect the people of Tennesses from
the domination Of this gang are pa
triots Of the highest order.
+
They were sent to the Legislature
to represent and stand for the rights
of the people, and, being, because Of
the dastardly schemes of the liquor
power, prevented from protecting the
sacredness of the ballot and the
rights Of the people in other respects,
they are fully justified in exercising
their inalienable rights and perform
ing heroic and patriotic duty in
breaking a quorum.
NASHVILLE BANNER.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
From the Fourth.

The many friend Of Simpson Nc
Hughes enjoyed a fine birthday din
ner at his home the 24th, it being his
92nd birthday. A good talk was
made by Uacle Ben Darby and some
good old songs we're sung. As took
dinner with him. He is q good old
man and we we're proud to be with
him at his birthday dinner. May God
watch over him the rest Of his days.
We had preaching at Shady Grove
by Rev. Will Brashier. He has
agreed to preach for us every fourth
Sunday at two o'clock.
We enjoyed another rabbit hunt
Saturday evening. Malcomb Young
burned his grass and we killed about
100 rabbits in an hour.
Sam Littlejohn, Of Iuka Miss, Wis
tied his father Sunday.
]. R. Gooch is hauling thing from
Ramer to drain,his farm.
Prof. Tom Williams is on the sick
list this week.
Bob Robertson visited his brother,
Joe. Sunday.
X. Wallace and wife, of Middleton,
are visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Lee McAlpin filled our vat and we
will soon make war on the ticks.
Tim Smith and family were visitors
of W. M. Littlejohn and family Satur-
day night and Sunday.
W. 7. Littlejohn, of Niche, is 60
ing to farm instead of railroad.
Maggie Mccoy has taught us a
good school at Shady Grove. We
hope she will teach for us again.
George Houston is building him a
nice house on his farm.
Dear Editor, we don't want the
stock law at all, but if we have to
have it let's have it straight. We
we're afraid things would go wrong
under Wilson's administration.
]. B. s.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
Pains in the Stomach

If you continually complain of pains
in the stomach, your liver or your
kidneys are out of order. Neglect
may lead to dropsy, kidney trouble,
diabetes or Brights' disease. Thous-
ands recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best stomach and kidney
medicine made. H. T. Aston, of
Raleigh, N. G., who suffered with pain
in the stomach and back, writes:
MY kidneys were deranged and my
liver did not work right. | suffered
much, but Electric Bitters was rec
commended and l improved from the
first dose. | now feel like a new
man." 1t will improve you, too.
Only SOC and $l.00. Recommended
by
B. L, PROVIDERS, Selmer; T.. S. Da-
Wis, Bethel Springs. adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

The estimate Of the Ohio flood
losses are put at the enormous
sum of 1920, 600, 600, The figures
are made UP largely of damages
to the railroads, dirt roads and
bridges on the lines. The esti-
mate on buildings is $50, 900. 600.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
Chambers Items

Health of vicinity very good at
present.
Lebanon Sunday School rendered a
nice program Easter Sunday.
The people in this part Of the coun-
ty have good roads to travel. Now
have two more turnpikes all except
the gravel.
The Tennessee part of the turnpike
from the Hardin county line to Cor
NTH is completed and ready for toll
gates.
G. l., and G. H. Chambers made a
business trip to Corinth Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Wilds and daugh-
tiers, Misses Rhoda and Erie, were
guests Of A. j. Chambers and family
Sunday.
]. P. Atkins and wife, of Savannah,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Chambers the latter part of last
week.
Had nice spelling at Cleaner Sat-
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Wood were the
guests of W. T. Hill and family Sun.
day.
W. T. Chambers, who has been in
delicate health for some time, is en-
joying improved health.
H. G.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

The unwarrantable conduct of
the whiskey legislature now in
the saddle at Nashville will new
err be condoned by the people OF
this state. Such high handed
outrages never were attempted
by any body of legislators before
in any state. They entirely dis
regard all parliamentary rules of
the body, and by sheer force of
numbers vote anything that can
be Matched up that will carry out
persecution and outrages on the
minority. But one way was open
and that was to break a quorum
and let them chew the rag until
they get tired.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

j. Pierpont Morgan, the worlds
greatest fnancier, diedfn Rome
Monday at 12o'clock. His death
had been imminent for several
days, He was 76 years old, and
his estimated worth was in the
hundreds Of millions. The stock
markets Of the world were not
seriously affected by his death, as
it had been expected. He was a
great lover of art and benevolent
without ostentation. He was a
devout christian and vestryman
in ST. Georges Episcopal Church
and each Sunday when at home
passed the collection plate. He
was devoted to his family, with
a big heart for enjoying all the
laudable things Of life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

The fractional majority in the
legislature will repeal every tenn
erance law in the State if allowed
to have their way. When the
thugs Of Memphis. Nashville and
Chattanooga propose to run
rough shod over honest repre-
sentatives from counties which
have sent them there for specific
purposes it is high time for the
good people to rise in their united
strength and sweep them into
oblivion. But when they pass
their corrupt election laws the
voice of the people will never be
heard at the ballot box. With
the election returns in the hands
of such a mob Of ballot-box stuff
ers it will be too late to act. The
election law must not pass at any
cost.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

use when your children become bill
ious and constipated. But the most
remarkable feature Of Dodson's Liver
Tone is the fact that B. L. Browder
who sells it, guarantees it absolutely.
The druggist will return your money
without argument if a bottle fails to
give entire satisfaction.
Price, 80 cents. We suggest that
you get bottle today and have it
ready for the next member of your
family whose liver goes wrong. adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
COATED TONGUE MEANS
LAZY LIVER
A Lazy Liver Needs Dose Of Dsdson's
Liver Tone Guaranteed to Take
Place Of Calomel.

When your doctor looks to see it
your tongue is coated. he is trying to
find out if your liver is working prop
erly. A few years ago doctors had
to prescribe calomel-there was moth
ing else to give.
Recently in many sections of the
country Dodson's Liver Tone has prac-
tically taken the place of calomel as a
liver remedy. Dodson's Liver Tone
is mild, pleasant tasting and harmless
which makes it a fine medicine for
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

A repeal of the manufacturers
law and the four-mile law means
saloon at every cross road in
the State. This will be the re-
suit if the whiskey legislature
does what they have given an
earnest of within the past two
weeks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
Gard Of Thanks.

We take this method of expressing
our sincere thanks to all who have
helped us in our recent trouble and
loss caused by cyclone. May Gods
richest blessings rest upon you all is
our prayer.
Mr.. AND Mrs. w. ]. MCCLINT0CK
AND FAMILY.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

If you need Letterheads, Envelopes,
Statements. Billheads, Cards, Etc.,
leave your order with the Independ-
ent All work promptly executed in
the "know-how" way.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
TheWhOIe Store IS
Ready for Spring

TODAY the New Dresses for women girls and child
just out of their boxes y reached three weeks late
account the Garment Workers strike in the East You
the little balcony all alive with the newest glowing fash
IONS You the Wash Goods Store aoom like the flower
garden You make your choice from the exquisite productions
of Laces and Embroderes The Spring Footwear including the
Gordon Silk and se Hosiery ready for your choosing Women
busy with Spring sewing will find the Silks the Dress Goods the
White Stufs, the trimmings all brand and fne
Stocks fresh they now with the store clean
and wholesome and afe with service fit you will find
BEST Every and the mark and the mark Qke
the thermometer going higher all the me We like the little
boy who believed the force of example hung immense ostrich
egg up in front of his bantam hens and said
''Look at this and do your best
Something of the have happened this store to
make this March business practically double last Marche place
really dong its best have everybody satisfied contented
with the merchandise that leaves its DOORS
Nettleton Shoes 'the best for men," Americas most
famous shoes the pair 5000
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

5 or s doses 666 will break
any case of Chills & Fever; it acts
on the liver better than Calomel,
and does not grippe or sicken. 25c
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04
Better Than Spanking!
Spanking will not cure children of
wetting the bed, because it is not a
habit, but a dangerous disease. The
C. H. ROWAN DRUG co.
Chicauo IIlinois

Chicago, Illinois,
have discovered strictly harmless
remedy for this distressing disease
and to make known it's merits they
will send a SOC package to any read
er of the Independent. This remedy
also cures frequent desire to urinate
and inability to control urine during
the night or day in old or young.
The C. H. Rowan Drug Co., are an
old reliable house,
WRITE TO THEM TODAY
FOR THE FREE MEDICINE
Cure the afflicted members of your
family. then tell your neighbors and
friends about this remedy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-04

Read The Independent for the
NEWS of the county.