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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
WILSON MADE NO
CABINET SELECTION
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF NEW
PRESIDENT UNDECIDED.
HIS MIND is STILL OPEN
win Consume All Of Time From Now
Until Inauguration Day in Max
ing Decisions on These
Things

Princeton, N J.--President.elect Will
son made it clear that nobody in the
United States knew, as yet, who was
going to be in his cabinet or what would
be the program he would suggest for the
next congress. He declared that he had
not offered q single cabinet portfolio to
snyone thus far and had as yet reached
no conclnsion as to plans for the extra
session.
Mr., Wilson stated that while he had
canvassed a variety of subjects and had
talked over many names with Democratic
leaders, he had not given definite init
maticn In any direction either as to
what Ma selections or his course with
respect To legislation would be. He in
dicatsd, however, that he expected the
extra session would not be devoted ex-
slusively to tariff-making, and said he
would, In > special message, specify
come Of the subjects upon which he
would like to see legislation enacted.
h indicated that he intended to oc-
supy ~ much Of his time as possible
between now and March A in canvassing
TIE field from which he will pick cab
met. He said his mind was still open
and that as soon as he reached decisions
- to sll the men he wished, he prob
ably would make all offers simulta-
neOualy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
NO LONGER SELECTS THE HAT
Hubby's First and Last. Experience at
a Millinery Store, Was Alto
qether Too Costly.

Congressman Ralph w. Moss Of In.
diana did not care much for hat his
wife wore. He finally spoke about it.
Mrs. Moss admitted that 1t was plain,
and, instead Of taking exceptions to
her husbands remark, invited him to
accompany her the next time she
bought hat
Il can certainly pick out better
one than that" said Mr.. Moss.
So they went to the store together,
Mrs. Moss said not a word as the
comedy milliner displayed one beau.
tiful bonnet after another. It was the
first time Mr.. Moss had ever been in
millinery store. but he appeared to
be at ease. and finally selected one Of
the most joyful creations in the en-.
tire stock. Mrs. Moss looked well In
It. She was pleased.
"I'll take that" said the Hoosier
congressman. How much Is it?"
Forty dollars" said the pretty girl
without even blink.
Mr.. Moss saw blue stars, but luck
lily had just come from the bank
and was able to produce that much
in cash. Now he. let's Mrs. Moss buy
her own hats and he does not com.
plain about their being plain.-Judge
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
PRODUCTION OF
GOLD INCREASES
RAN TO THE NEAT sum OF Sass,
100000 LAST YEAR.
UP FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
California, Colorado and Alaska Mads
Big Productions Nevada Ranked
First in Silver Mined.

Washington. The worlds production
Of gold during 1912 was $5,5o0,ooo
greater than in 1911, the total having
been s465, 100000, according to an esti-
mate announced by George E. Roberts.
director Of the mint. Gold production in
the United States amounted to $91,6S5,
1853, compared with s96,s9o,ooo in 1911,
California led with $19,9sS,4s6; Colo
RADIO was second, with $1S,791,710
Alaska third, with $17,39s,946; Nevada
fourth, with $13,331 $50, and South Da'
kota fifth, with $7795, $50.
The United States, Mexico and Austria
lasia lost about s16,0oo,oo0, and in the
rest Of the world the production was
about what it was last year. Since 1905
when the production of gold in the
world was $442, 473, 900, the annual in
crease has been comparatively small
The production of silver in the United
States during 1912 amounted to 62,369,
974 fine ounces, compared with. 60 1893,
400 fine ounces in 1911, the chief gains in
production having been made in Utah
and Colorado. Nevada ranked first In
production with 1s,o42, lis fine ounces;
Utah second, with 12,795,o72 ounces
Montana third, with 12,33S,5s9 ounces;
Colorado fourth, with s,350,316 ounces
and Idaho fifth, with 7,703,721 ounces
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
SENATOR JEFF DAVIS DEAD
Arkansas Senior Senator Dies Suddenly
of Apoplexy.

Little Rock, Ark.-United States Sem
ator jeff Davis died at his home in Lit.
tie Rock at 1885 Thursday morning Of
apoplexy.
About midnight Senator Davis called
his son and said that he was feeling
badly. The son called physician and
remained at his fathers bedside. As
the physician entered the door the SEN
ator fell back and expired.
Senator Davis had complained of feel
ing i'll early in, the evening. The family
physician, however, said that his con-
dition was not serious. However, the
senator, still complaining, retired early.
He had apparently been sleeping soundly
up to the time he called for mis- son.
JEFF Davis was a unique character. He
was denounced by thousands as the most
arrant demagogue that ever leaped into
pubnc life. he was acclaimed By other
thousands as leader Of those who did
not get all the best things Of life,
Davis began the practice Of law at the
age Of 10. Before he was seasoned
voter he was prosecuting attorney and
he was good one.
Born in 1862, Davis began to hold
office at the age of 81 and until his
death was in the public service.
W f'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Problem In physics.

A native OF T., on the coast Of Scot.
land, when the contract for the build.
ing Of the first three steamers fitted
with electric lights at the local ship
yard was completed, formed one Of
the social party gathered to entertain
the electricians, says Ideas. In q
burst Of candor and comradeship. he
was heard to say to one of the wire
men:
Mon, Peter. efter workin' wi you
on they boats, believe could put in
the electric LIGHT masel'. but there's
only one thing that bates me-
/. AYE, aye, Sandy, what is that?'
inquired his interested friend, willing
to help him II It lay in his power.
'Weel. ,mon." replied Sandy. its
just this: ! dinna ken hoo We get
the lie tae ran alang the wires"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
STRENGTHENING THE LEvEEs
Rivers and Harbors Committee May APP
propriate 100000.

Washington. The amount to be car
sied IN the rivers and harbo's appropria-
tion bill at this session of congress will
be decided at meeting of the house
rivers and harbors committee. 1t has
been planned to keep the bill to about
$50, ooo, 900, but pressure has been
brought toincrease the amount to $780,
000, 900
The National Rivers and Harbors Con-
ereas has endorsed an annual expendi-
turs III $50, 100000 for river and harbor
improvement. The committee expects to
write INTO the bill appropriations for
sbout $4,000, 900 for the improvement Of
me- Mississippi river, to be devoted large
y % strengthening levees in the flood
xislriet6.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Roses In Medicine,

Roses at one time figured prom
fnently in the pharmacopoeia. Pliny
gives 80 remedies compounded of
rose leaves and petals. Sufferers
from nervous complaints used to seek
relief by sleeping on rose pillows and
one is told that Helogabalus used to
imbibe rose wine as pick-me-up
after his periodical gormandizing
hours. The flower was also served
at table, both as a garnish. in the way
parsley is now used, and as salad.
and rose water was largely used for
flavoring dishes Roses as food have
gone out of favor among western ma
lions, but the Chinese still eat rosc
fritters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
BEEF TRUST RE1RENcHEs
Reduces Capital Stock From $4,000, 900
to $1,000, 900.

Chicago.--The National Packing Com
spany, which the government insists on
card-indexing as the beef trust, started
in the new year by divesting itself Of
some evidence of an unpleasant past.
As the last step but one toward its
obliteration from the industrial world it
filed with the secretary of state of New
Jersey petition to reduce its capital
from $15,OOO0O to 81, 100000.
This action follows the physical disco
luton of the company, which was com
PEELED by the department Of justice last
July on threats of civil prosecution, fol-
lowing an Intellectual effort to sustain
criminal charges against the company's
officers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Geography 81 liquor.

Mayor Gaynor. discussing city GOV
eminent In his wonted Illuminating
and brilliant way, said in New York:
I'VE must not have one reform law
for the rich and another for the poor.
1t is az bad for the millionaire to gam.
BILE in his club AZ for the laborer to
gamble In . stuss Joint. It is as bad
to become intoxicated on champagne
as on mixed ale.
TOO many reformers. so-called.
think that when q man IL drunk on
Fifth Avenue he is Ill. and when a
man Ii III on Third avenue he IL
drunk"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Taft's Last Reception.

Washington. President Tafts New
Years reception attracted 6ne of the
greatest crowds that ever has gathered
at the executive mansion. Clear skies
brought out the general public in extra
ordinary numbers, and new record for
attendance was established. Surround
ed by his family, members of his cabinet
and distinguished company, the presi-
dent received officials and citizens Of
high and low degree, and when the last
caller had been greeted, Mr.. Taft had
shaken hands with more than. 1000 per-
sons.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
WOULD RELEASE ALL INDIANS
IN American Redskins Rule Selves,
says Valentine.

Washington.t That the American In
1lEN 6hould be released as soon Al pos
1iH1e frpn the paternal care Of the
Uolfpt states government, now his
o1111ian u virtually everything he does,
= IN epinion expressed in the annual
Soport from the bureau Of Indian affairs,
onhmittsd to Secretary Fisher by Rob
~ 4. Valentine, until recently commits
The former commissioner voiced the
tops thst the day might be near when
~ United States will finally have lifted
~ hAnds from Indian affairs and ~
xadIAns In all respects win stand on an
eqnsl footing with al their fellow Amer
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Kills Father and Two Brothers.

Del Rio. Tex.--Jose Teiada, II years
old, is in Jail charged with killing his
father and two younger brothers just a.
the new year was dawning. Jose was
ordered by his father to reform his hab-
it's. Angered, he turned his pistol upon
the elder man and killed him. When
the younger boys interfered he killed
Them. Then he went to sleep in the
house where the murders were commit
ted. The deed was discovered the next
morning and Tejada placed under arrest
He Is said to have confessed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Shoppers cramp.

Simeon Ford, at dinner of hotel
men in New York. discussed new
disease.
There's new disease called shop
per's cramp." he said 1T appears
early in December, becomes violent
ly epidemic about the middle Of the
month and ends suddenly on the eve
ming Of the Gath.
Women feel shoppers cramp In
the arms. the limbs, everywhere; but
it attacks the husband only in one
place--the pocket"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
GET THIS FOR COLDS
Prescription for Positive Results
Don't Experiment.

From your druggist get two ounces
Of Glycerine and half an ounce Of Globe
Pine Compound Concentrated Pine.
Take these two ingredients home and
put them into half pint Of good whis-
key. Shake well. Take one to two tea
spoonfuls after each meal and at bed
time. Smaller doses to children ac-
cordihg to age" This Is said to be the
quickest cough and cold cure known to
the medical profession. Be sure to get
only the genuine Globe Pine Compound
concentrated Pine). Each half ounce
bottle comes In tin screw-top sealed
case. II your druggist 10 out Of stock
he will quickly get 1t from his whole
sale house. Don't fool with uncertain
mixtures. 1t is risky. Local druggists
say that for the past six years this has
had q wonderful demand. Published by
the Globe Pharmaceutical laboratories Of
Chicago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
c.nnet Parade Pennsylvania Avenue.

Washington.--The snffragette parade
plnnned for March win be shorn of a
ersst deal Of its glory by the declina-
Sisa Of the police department to allow
<As ladies to march on Pennsylvania
avsnue. The suffragettes are mad about
chs order, and they win try to have il
revoked. They are not satisfied with a
proposed compromise that they parade
on Sixteenth street. This is magnif-
cent thoroughfare, but it is not Pennsyi-
vsnia avenue, which men have used for
years when they wanted to show them
oalxna.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
PARCELS POST IS GROWING
Output of Stamps Increased From
100000 to 10,000,000 Daily.

Washington BY direction of Post
master General Hitchcock, the bureau Of
engraving and printing increased its
daily output Of parcels post stamps from
100000 to 100000. This is to meet
acquisitions from practically every sec
tion of the country.
Reports received from postmasters in
various parts Of the United States indi-
cate tremendous increase in business
on account Of parcels post, but no Sc
rious congestion is reported. Fragmen-
tary reports indicate the success Of the
new service has exceeded all expectations
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
MONEY VS.. CONSUMPTION
Almost sis.ooo,ooo Spent in Fighting
the White Plague.

New York.--Almost $19,000,000 was
spent in the anti-tuberculosis campaign
in the United States in 1912, the total
showing an increase of nearly $4,500,00O
over 1911. These figures are given in
the fourth annual statistical statement
of expenditures in this movement issued
by the National Association for the
Study and Prevention Of tuberculosis.
OF this years expenditures, 65.5 pei cent
came from federal, state, county or mu-
nieipal funds.
New York heads the list of states in
expenditure with total of s5,162,316;
Pennsylvania stands second with $2,219,-
S27; Massachusetts is third with 81 ,407,-
$40, and Colorado fourth with $l,105,-
$50. Only $35,5o9 of Colorado's expend
iture was Of public funds.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Balanced.

Representative Pujo was talking In
Washington about the currency.
1T must balance" he said. 1T
must balance automatically and deli
cately. It must resemble the Christmas
husband"
"'Oh. John. dear. said this chaps
wife. I'm 20 sorry you've got all those
heavy parcels to carry!'
"'Well. you see.' John painted. re-
assuringly, my pocket ID very much
lighter now"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Worked Bachelors.

Des Moines, Iowa.--Florence Gamble,
~ years old, confessed to federal au.
thorities here that she had eorresponded
with more than 500 bachelors over the
country, from some of whom she re.
ceived amounts ranging from SIS to $50
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Stamp Ont Opium Evil.

Washington. Secretary of the Treas
ury Macveagh sent letter to congress
asking an appropriation of $4,000 to
stamp out the opium evil. He said that
both the internal revenue and the Gus
toms service were crippled on account
of the extra work they had to perform
in coping with the eeium situation.
"The enormity Of the evil" said Mr..
Macveagh, "has become more and more
evident and the necessity for measures
and means for its suppression more ur
GENT"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
surprIsed Him.

There was a fellow who proposed to
all the girls just for fun. He had no
idea of getting himself engaged, but
he enjoyed the preliminaries. So he
was disagreeably surprised once and
served him right.
Miss Evelyn he said soulfully.
do you think you could love me well
enough to be my wifef"
"Yes, darling" she cried.
weller now know where to
come In case should want to marry"
Detroit Free Press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Beer blows in Gutter.

Independence, Kans.-For four hours
the cutters in front of the Montgomery
county courthouse here ran with beer
and whisky after the destruction of
more than $4,000 worth Of intoxicants
confscated in "joint' raids.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
auild q. ooo, GOO Home.

New York. Plans for the most mag
ni6cent and perhaps the ecstliest pri-
vate residence in New York have been
placed in the hands OF the contractors by
Hsnry C. Friek. The house it Is esti'
natsd, viii cost at least s9,ooo,ooo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Pleasing Sounds,

What is more delightful than the
careless prattle Of q child?' asked the
fond father?"
Have you ever heard the rattle OF =
train for-which you had been waiting
nine hours at lonely little station
$50 miles from homer replied the
travelling man.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
sag Killed in Streeta.

New York.--Street accidents in New
York during the year 1912 caused the
death of 5s2 persons. Statistics show
that $50 of these victims were children,
of whom 1903 were run over by automo
biles.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Keeping Her Word.

Josephine-Do you know to whom
Stella II engaged?
Margaret--Yes, but promised l
would not tell. However. I don't
think there'll be any harm in my writ
Ing his name ON piece Of paper for
you.-Satire
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Quake in CarolifaA

Union, S. CA violent earthquake
passed over the county at 1873 Wednes-
day afternoon. Chimneys we're toppled
over throughout the city and q large
rent was made IN the walls of the couD
ty Jail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
81. swift, Astronomer, Dies.

Binghamton, N. Y.--Dr. Lewis Swift,
Americas great astronomer, died at his
horne in Marathon, never recovering con-
seriousness, following stroke of pa al
ysis sustained New Years day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
c1rneaie Gives $50, 600.

8an Francisco. ANDREW Carnegie,
via - rsference 10 local discussion a.
- ~ Availability Of accepting @tainted
u1oneys To- public purposes. has sent the
lssf instalInent Of the s75o,ooo
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Leather ou Free List.

Washington Representative Cox Of
Indiana introduced bills to put on the
free list boots, shoes and all other
leather. They were referred 10 the WAYS
and means committee
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10

IS Wished to Break the Record.
There's something uncanny about
that lawyer
''Whyf"
when his client was defeated he
didn't make Q motion for q new
trial."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Made ! complete Joi

Made z Complete JOB.
MRS. Dungleford, has your husband
been cured of his cacoathes scriben-
di YETI"
I'll think 80: the surgeons took
that out when they removed his YER
inform appendix"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Childrel
teething, SOFTEN the gums, reduces innamma-
tion, aliays pain. wind collie. 25c bottled.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
- the Nloht EdIter,s Room.

IN tne Nl0Ht Eot0Tu Ho0m.
Here's . long story about that
storm On the lake the other day. Want
It cut DOWN."
Does 1t begin. The storm beggars
description"
Yes"
We'll. run that. and cut out the de-
scription.r
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10

Don't become so busy giving advice
that you have no time to mind your
own business.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
chill TONIC. You know What You arc ta akin
TIE formula l. plainly printed On every bottle.
form, and the most enectual form. For grown
people and children. % cents. Adv. ~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10

Many a man performs his work as
though he thought he was doing the
boss a favor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
Which,

Have you had much experience in
hooking up?"
Horses or waists :"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
steaoaIIna ALONG.

'Ts that . monthly rose?"
1T looks more like a weakly on,
to me-"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10
unusuai.

"A candlemaker combines e.
tremess.'
How sof~
"FIis business ID both cereous and
light"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-10

Anyway, the wise man IL less Of Z
fool than the average.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-05
Nine. Culp's Recital.

large and enthusiastically delighted
audience greeted Nine. Julia Culp, the
iieder singer, upon her second appearance
this season at the Columbia Theater yes
terday afternoon and applause of an un-
mistakable character testified apprecia-
ton of the great singers splendid art.
Mmes Culp is gifted with a charming per-
sonality and a beautiful, well trained
voice. A long and varied program OF
eighteen songs. including compositions Of
Beethoven, Schubert. Schumann, II. Pur-
cell and Brahms and the old English folk
song Long, Long Ago." together with
song in French. "Mignonette, was
Nine. Culp' s. offering. 1t gave her oppor-
tunity in every phase Of lieder singing
from the solemn and impressive sadness
of Purcell's when / Am Laid In Earth .
and the dramatic ..Waldesgesprach" of
Schumann to the delicate and. really de-
lightful ''Das Madchen Spricht" OF
Brahms. But one encore was given. the
Frendh song. .Mignonette," which was
sung exquisitely. Mr.. Coenraad V. Bos,
gifted accompanist. assisted at the
piano. The occasion was one Of especial
social interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-05
AFTER-DINNER SPEAKERS
PRAISE VASSAR COLLEGE
Work of the Institution in Bettering
Woman Theme of the
Addresses.

The work of Vassar College in better
ing womanhood was praised at a dinner
OF Washington vassar alumnae at the
Powhatan last night. Miss Julia La
throp. chief of the chifdren's bureau of
the Department of Labor, and Mrs.
Henry Holmes, member of the first
class graduated at the college. were
guests OF honor and made the addresses.
Miss Lathrop told Of the good results
achieved by the course of political econ
omy recently established in the college.
At the last meeting Of the board of trus-
tees, President James F. Taylor spoke of
the need for more training in civics, and
Mrs. F. F. Thompson Of New York inn
mediately endowed the new chair.
Memories Of Early Days.
Mrs. Holmes recalled memories of the
early days of Vassar She entered the
college the first day it opened, in. 1865,
and since her graduation two of her
daughters have been students there She
said she has been in intimate touch with
the college from it's beginning to the pres
ent day.
Miss Catherine GUSTS sang two solos,
and guests sang number of Vassar
songs. The following were present at
the dinner:
Miss Julia Lathrop and Mrs. Henry
Holmes, honor guests: Mrs. Thomas w.
Sidwell. Miss Fanny B. Manning, Miss
Elizabeth B. Luch, Mrs. David Wing,
Mrs. David Adee, Mrs. Charles Ray, Mrs.
William A. DeCaindry, Miss Sarah Spald-
ing, Miss Virginia Alexander, Miss Lura
Mack, Miss Catherine Plant, Miss Ida
Howgate, Miss Catherine E. Custis Mrs.
Augustus Dye. Mrs. Henry Graves, Miss
Eunlce Oberiy, Mrs. wnnam Knowles
Cooper, Mrs. William A. Faust, Mrs. Van
Benschoten, Mrs. Willis B. Rice and
Miss Frances Town.