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The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21

struck the bank, again tearing loose
ing them headlong. They heard the
creaking clamp Of the brakes, the
dancing of frightened horses, a perfect
volley of oaths, the crunch of feet as
men leaped from the top to the
ground; then, all at once, the stage
lurched forward, swerving sharply to
the left, and struck out across the
fiat directly toward the bluff.
Hamlin struggled to the nearest win
dow, and, grasping the sill to hold
himself upright, leaned out. He caught
a momentary glimpse of two men rid
ing swiftly up the trail; the box above
was empty, the wheelers alone re-
mained in harness, and they were
running uncontrolled.
"By God!" he muttered. "Those
two damn towards have cut loose and
left us!"
Even as the unrestrained words
leaped from his lips he realized the
only hope-the reins still dangled,
caught securely in the brake lever.
Inch by inch, foot by foot, he wiggled
out; Moylan, comprehending, caught
his legs, holding him steady against
the mad pitching His fingers gripped
the iron top rail, and, eXerting all his
strength, he slowly pulled his body up,
until he fell forward into the drivers
seat. Swift as he had been, the action
was not quickly enough conceived to
avert disaster. He had the reins in
his grip when the swinging pole struck
the steep side of the bluff, swapping
off with sharp crack, and f1inging
down the frightened = animals, the
wheels crashing against them, as the
coach came to a sudden halt. Hamlin
hung on grimly, flung forward to the
| footrail by the force of the shock, his
body bruised and aching. One horse
lay motionless, head under, apparently
| instantly killed; his mate struggled to
his feet, tore frantically loose from
the traces, and went flying madly
down the slope, the broken harness
dangling at his heels. The Sergeant
sat up and stared about, sweeping the
blood from a slight cash out of his
eyes. Then he came to himself with a
misunderstanding instantly what it
all meant, why those men had cut
loose the horses and ridden away,
why the wheelers had plunged for
ward in that mad runaway race-be-
tween the bluffs and the river a swarm
of Indians were lashing their ponies,
spreading out like the sticks of fan.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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Dainty Garments for the Newcomer.

Dainty Garments for the Newcomer.
All the best layettes consist Of sim
pie garments made entirely by hand
The expectant mother who knows
how to do neat sewing may prepare
for her baby a layette good enough
for a prince, and Of the same materi-
ais as would be used for any little
royal highness. The fabrics chosen
for little slips and dresses are fine,
sheer linen or cotton weave. Where
considerable dainty hand embroidery
is to be used, linen would best be
chosen, as it is durable enough TO
make the work worth while. 1t has
the advantage also Of keeping perfect
ly white after much laundering and
irons smooth without starch. Lawn,
either linen or cotton, in fine qualities,
sheer nainsook and French batiste are
preferred for making the baby
dresses and petticoats.
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21

dress, and excessively polite manners.
He had joined the little party at
Dodge, smiling happily at sight of
Miss Molly's face when she unveiled,
although his small knowledge of Eng
lish prevented any extended effort at
conversation. Moylan, however, after
careful scrutiny, engaged him shortly
in Spanish. and later explained to the
girl, in low tones, that the man was
Santa Fe gambler known as Gonzales,
with reputation to be hinted at but
not openly discussed.
They were some six miles to the
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
SAVES TIME AND TROUBLE
Case for Delicate Centerpiece Not
Hard to Make, and Is Especial
Iy Valuable.

1t is sometimes a difficult matter
crushed after laundering, so many
women make case in which to roll
them. Purchase a piece of cretonne
one and quarter yards long and at
one end turn up hem wide enough
to cover pole an inch in diameter
and in length trifle shorter than the
width of the cretonne. When choos-
ing the material select a dainty de-
sign showing alternate stripes Of fiow-
ers and delicate color.
Bind the three sides with half-inch
washable ribbon, stitching it neatly
either by hand or on the machine.
Attach three pieces Of ribbon to the
end. These are used to tie the case
when the centerpieces are rolled in
place.
This is an especially useful article,
and should be added to the linen
chest, and there will never be any
need Of pressing a centerpiece before
1t is fit to place on the dining table.
1t requires only a short time to make
an attractive case of this variety, and
you will never cease to sing it's
praises when it has saved you much
inconvenience.
Now that you have supplied case
for the centerpieces, provide like ar
ticles for the doilies of your luncheon
set. From cardboard cut two circular
pieces an inch wider than the plate
doilies and two others an inch wider
than the diameter of the tumbler
doilies. Cover these with cotton wad
ding and sprinkle with lavender.
Using Cretonne to match the GEN.
terpiece case, cut circular pieces
enough to cover the top and bottom
of the disks. Allow half inch for
turning in all around, and neatly whip
stitch the two together or baste rough
ly and bind with the half-inch ribbon.
At three places attach pieces of rib
bon with which to tie the cases shut
when the doilies are placed between
the two sections. A set of cases for
a luncheon set would make a most
acceptable gift to prospective bride
or to the systematic housewife who
likes a place for everything.
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
CHAPTER w.
The Attack,

The Attack.
Slightly more than sixty miles, as
the route ran, stretched between old
Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the
Arkansas leading down to the Cimar-
ron; another sixty miles distant,
across desert of alkali and sand, lay
Devere. The main Santa Fe trail,
broad and deeply rutted by the in
Vulnerable wheels of early spring
caravans, followed the general course
of the river, occasionally touching the
higher level plains, but mostly keep
ing close beneath the protection of the
northern bluffs, or else skirting the
edge of the water. Night or day the
route was easily followed, and, in 9TH
er years, the traveller was seldom for
long out Of sight of toiling wagons.
Now scarcely wheel turned in all
that lonely distance.
The west-bound stage left the sta
ton at Deer Creek at four o'clock in
the afternoon with no intimation of
danger ahead. Its occupants had eat
en- dinner in company with those OF
the east-bound coach, eighteen miles
down the river t Canon Bluff, and the
incoming driver had reported an open
road, and no unusual trouble. No In
dian signs had been observed. not
even signal fires during the night, and
the conductor, who had come straight
from Santa Fe, reported that troops
from Fort Union had driven the only
known bunch of raiders back from
the neighborhood of the trail, and had
them already safely corralled in the
mountains. This report, seemingly au-
thentic and official, served to relax
the nerves, and the west-bound driver
sang to himself as he guided the four
horses forward, while the conductor,
a sawed-of gun planted between his
knees, nodded drowsily Inside there
were but three passengers, jerking
back and forth, as the wheels struck
the deep ruts of the trail, occasionally
exchanging word or two, but usual
ly staring gloomily forth at the mo-
notonous scene. Miss Mcdonald and
Moylan occupied the back seat, some
baggage wedged tightly between to
keep them more secure on the slip
perry cushion, while facing them, and
clinging to his support with both
hands, was a pock-marked Mexican,
with rather villainous face and ornate
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bad job for you then" His eyes fell
on his seatmate. We'll, if this isn't
little Gonzales!-You've got a good
ways from home"
Isl, senor" returned the Mexican
brokenly. II tink l not remem."
mo, | reckon not. I'm not one of
your class; cards and 1 never did
agree. shot up your game once down
at Union; night Hassinger was killed.
Remember now, don't you?"
Isl, senor," spreading his hands. eft
was mos unfortunate"
Would have been more so, If the
boys had got hold of you-Saint Anne!
but that fellow on the box is driving
some"
The thud of the horses feet under
the lash, coupled with the reckless
lurching Of the coach, ended all fur
ther attempt at conversation, and the
four passengers held on grimly, and
stared out of the windows, as if ex-
pecting every instant that some acci-
dent would hurl them headlong. The
frightened driver was apparently
spar1ng neither whip nor tongue, the
galloping teams jerking the stage aft
er them in mad race up the trail
Hamlin thrust his head out of the
nearest window, but a sudden lurch
hurled him back, the coach taking
sharp curve on two wheels, and COM
ing down level once again with
bump which brought the whole four
together. The little Mexican started
to scream out a Spanish oath, but
Hamlin gripped his throat before it
was half uttered, while Moylan pressed
the girl back into her seat, bracing
himself to hold her firm.
What the devil" he began angri.
ly, and then the careening coach
stopped as suddenly as though it had
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near the table which he used as
palette. an old Georgian looking glass,
SO arranged that he could see his can
vas and model reflected in it. Those
who use such mirror (as he did con-
stantly) will know that 1t is most
merciless of critics. | marveled then
at his extraordinary activity, as he
darted backward and forward to look
point Of view at the extreme end of
the long studio He always used
brushes of large size. with very long
handles, three feet in length, and held
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21

them from the end with his arms
stretched to their full extent Each
touch was laid on with great f1rmness.
and his physical strength enabled him
to do without the assistance of a mahl-
stick, while the distance at which he
stood from the canvas allowed him to
have the whole of large picture in
sight and so judge the correct draw
ing of each touch.-Way's Memories
of Whistler"
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
japanese Crepe for Children.

Among the newest dresses for chill
dren are those made of Japanese
crepe. The use Of Japanese crepe is
directly In accord with the current
fashion for materials Of a crepy char
acter. Moreover, the Japanese variety
is decidedly superior, both in durabil-
ity of effect and In quality, to any
other crepe, because it is woven by
hand and the crepe feature is pro-
duced in the weaving, while In some
other instances it is brought about
by a process of shrinkage.
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
Change of Bill.

Leading Man in Travelling Company
We play Hamlet" tonight, laddie,
do we not?
Sub-Manag ager-Yes, Mr.. Montgom-
cry.
Leading Man-Then l must borrow
the sum of two pence!
Sub-Manage
Leading Mani have four days
growth upon my chin. One cannot
play Hamlet in a beard
Sub-Manager- r-Um-Well-We1 put
on Macbeth!-Punch.
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
From an Old Ralncoat.

An apron with a bib can be made
for wash day, or when you give the
baby bath. A bathing cap, and bag
to carry your bathing suit, and little
utility cases dear to the suitcase OF
travellers, may be made from a dis-
carded raincOat
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
Starch for Laces and Muslins.

Mix a small quantity OF corn nour
smoothly with cold water This VIII
be found excellent FOR lightly stinen-
ing all delicate and lacey fabrics, IN
Guiding wells and neckwear of sneer
materials.
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WITH WHISTLER AT WORK
Great Artist Had His Own Method of
Producing Masterpieces Which
the World Prizes.

The studio was surprisingly differ
mt from the room he previously used
n Lindsay row, and entirely unlike
The studios usually occupied by other
artists. / remember a long, not very
lofty room, very light, with windows
along one side; his canvas beside his
nrodel at one end and at the other,
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald, commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge, seeks a man to
Intercept his daughter, Molly, who is
is threatened. Brick" Hamlin a SER
geant who had just arrived with mes
sages to Mcdonald, volunteers for the
mission and starts alone. Molly arrives
ule,
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21
Sometimes TEMPTING Fate.

Many man who would give a dol
lar to know what people think of him
ought to be willing to give 81 not to.
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-21

The man who is untrue TO his
friends can never trust himself.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19
FEEL RIGHT ALL THE TINE
Don't Let Periodical Spells Of Lazy Liver
Ruin Your Temper and
Spoil Your Work

If your liver doesn't behave right
all the time-if it sometimes stops
working and you become bilious and
headachy"-don't take calomel, but
try Dodson's Liver Tone.
You are safe in taking Dodson's
Liver Tone. It's a har9less, pleas
ant vegetable remedy Y. starts the
liver without stirring up your whole
system as calomel often does. 1t is
especially good for children who need
a liver tonic once in a while, but who
should not be losed with strong drugs.
Dodson's Liver Tone is sold by B.
L. Browder. This store guarantees
it with clean open and shut guar
antee-your money back with smile
If it fails to satisfy you. Price, so
cents bottle, and your money is as
safe as if you had it in your pocket.
if you need the medicine you need it
badly-if it doesn't satisfy you-your
money back. Buy bottle from B.
L. prowder today under this guar
antee. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19

almost like a town.
Crops are not as good here as
usual, because it hasn't rained here in
about three months, until Saturday
morning it rained in some places and
Sunday morning it rained a good rain
here, and it looks like we will have a
general rain now; is sprinkling now,
People are picking cotton. They
ginned l9 bales Saturday at the gin
on the convict farm. The convicts
picked two bales last Saturday.
They are making sorghum molasses
on this farm. Everybody around
hauls his cane to the mill so they
won't have to move the mill.
They don't have big corn crops,
but cotton as far as you can see.
| am 9 miles from the town of
Clarendon. Ark, 6 miles from Holly
Grove, l6 miles from Brinkley, and A
miles from Blockton.
When see more of the country |
will write again if this doesn't 60 to
the waste basket.
MRS. MALINDA NAYLoR.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19

In the death of Mayor Of New
York, the city loses one of it's
most progressive mayors. While
he was supported by Tammany
in his election, they broke with
him when that corrupt ring
could not control him. The
consequence was Tammany Sc
lected a candidate of their own;
also the fusionists have a candi-
date, while he was also candi-
date. His death will result in
there being only the two candi-
dates, with a chance for every
thing opposed to Tammany to
elect their candidate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19

Editor Independent:
! will give you sketch Of Arkan-
sss. On Sept. 9Th left Selmer,
bound for Clarendon, Ark. l arrived
at Clarendon Sept. 9th at 2:45
o'clock p.m., and when 1t got day |
certainly did take the blues, for
Clarendon Is the filthiest town ever
saw. 1t is situated on the bank of
the White river, and there are almost
as many negroes with business houses
as there are whites.
At 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon
came 9 miles out in the country.
am on farm where they work con-
yicts. It is perfect sight to see
the convicts working with men over
them with shot guns on shoulders
and pistols buckled to their sides.
This is the most beautiful farming
country ever saw. 1t is perfectly
level, and farms just as far as yor
can see and houses 50 thick II looks
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19
rood singing and hospitality of our

good singing and hospitality of oul
p eople.
Rev. J. W. Wallace filled his regu.
lar appointment at Sulphur Springs
and Hunters Sunday.
Erbv Boatman and sister, Nola,
visited their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Weatherly, the latter part
of last week.
Miss Essie Weatherly is attending
the singing school at Sulphur.
Miss Onie King visited Miss Essie
Dunaway.
Old Uncle" Alex Williams, who
has been confined to his room for
some time, is not improving any.
Miss Clara B. Lain closed a success
full school at Hunters school house
last Friday. A crowd of patrons, as
we'll as pupils, were present. A nice
program was rendered in the after
noon; after which came the farewell
address of the teacher. which was
very sweet. Everyone was sorry to
see Miss Clara go, and more than a
few could be seen bidding her good
bye with many tears, which showed
how she had endeared herself to her
students, as well as patrons, who feel
glad of having had the unequaled
services of one so worthy. This has
been one of the best schools taught
at Hunters for some time. We
would that we had more such exem-
plary young ladies and teachers. Miss
Lain will enter school for the winter
at Bethel. May success crown her
every effort.
Success to the Independent.
M. D.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19
From No. z

The people OF this section were
blessed with q nice rain last week,
which was greatly needed.
Fodder-saving time is about over
and cotton picking gains the day.
Health of immediate community is
fairly good at present.
Mr.. George King, Jr., has been
sick, but is able to be up now.
Dewey Dunaway visited his broth.
er, j. S. Dunaway, Sunday.
Prof. Simmons is teaching a sing.
ing school at Sulphur Springs. Has
been in session ten days and will con.
tinue ten days. Prospects are bright
for good school. The district sing.
ing convention will be held at thai
place next Sunday, the 2lst inst. AL
are invited to attend and enjoy th'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19
and secured but a small vote.

and secured but small vote.
Mr.. Hendrix has long been one of
our leading merchants. coming to
Selmer from Bethel Springs, where he
was born and raised, in the infant
days of Selmer. He has been active
in the town upbuild and has much
valuable property.
No man had more friends than
Phil" Hendrix, as he was famillarly
known. His life was that of a quiet,
peaceful Christian gentleman. He
has long been leading member of
the Methodist church. His family
and family relations were ideal. A
wife's devotion and a husbands love
twined the two as a symetrical unity.
The result of such a union is family
of children not surpassed in noble
characteristics and beautiful lives, b.
any family we ever knew. The three
grown sons and little Johnny, aged
about Z years, are bereft of father
whose advice was always sought and
his wishes willingly granted. A more
devoted wife could not be found.
Her grief was intense. Mr.. Hendrix
was 5S years old.
The following relatives from out
Of town attended the funeral: MIR.
and Mrs. 0. j. Stovall, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w.. Stovall, Of Jackson; Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A. Allen, of Union City;
Mrs. Bowling and Mrs. Kernodle, of
Humboldt; Rev. ]. s. and Hendrix
Carl, of Jackson; Marvin Hendrix,
of Fruitland; Mrs.Laura Carman. of
Union City; Rev. Frank and John
Hendrix, of Texas, brothers of the
deceased, who arrived after inter-
ment.
The following relatives we note
from Bethel Springs: The aged
father R. X. Hendrix, B. W. Hen
dirk and family, Duke Hendrix and
family, Lee Hendrix and family,
James Hendrix, Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Mitchell.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19


The rains all over the West
have done great damage by the
immense quantity of water in
many places. 1t comes too late
to help any crop, and the damage
will be greater than benefits to
late fall crops and grasses. We
have had but little rain at this
writing. though all the western
counties have had an abundance.
Rains here would damage cotton
and not help corn to any extent.
Benefits, would come to fall
grasses, as well as fall plowing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19

Millions in the air. Think of it,
Every time you open your mouth, in
goes a whole menagerie of microbes,
germs and bacteria. When the liver,
stomach and bowels are active, these
germs are harmless. If they are tor
pid it is just the condition needed to
set up disease; which at this season
is generally of malarial nature. The
moral is--Use Herbine to keep the
liver, stomach and bowels in a state
of health and activity. 1t cures indi-
gestion and constipation. Price SOC.
Sold by B. L. Browder, exclusively.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY
Z. r. Hendrix Killed by a Blow With ar
Axe In the Hands Of Dr.. II. +.
Broyles, who was Shot
Dead by Hendrix
While Making
the Blow

Oar town was shocked as never
before about 8 o'clock Tuesday morn.
Ing, when o telephone message was
received from Greenwood Springs,
Miss, that our towhsrian E. F. Hen
Dirk, senior member of the mercantile
firm of Hendrix & Sons, had been
brutally murdered, and had also killed
his assailaht.
AS we gather them, the facts are
about as follows:
Mr.. Hendrix about six years ago
bought from DR.. Broyles large lot
Of timber at Greenwood Springs, and
since then has been engaged in manu-
featuring lumber. For some cause
bad blood has been evident on the
part Of Broyles, and no communica.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19

tions were had between them. Mr..
Hendrix had heard of his dire threats,
and was on the alert for any emer-
gency. He was led to believe that
Broyles was dangerous man, with
most oyerbearing disposition.
Mr.. Hendrix left his home here
Monday morning, and Tuesday they
met and some words passed, when
Hendrix left to avoid trouble. Very
soon Broyles was seen with an ak
cutting the levee of Hendrix's mill
pond and stopping up a pipe. Hen
dirk called the attention of bystand-
ers to this and called to Broyles to
desist, or asked, What are you do
ing?' when Broyles rushed at him
with drawn ak, and while Broyles
was in the act of striking, Hendrix
drew his pistol and shot him through
the heart. The blow from the ak
struck Hendrix on the head, fractur-
ing the skull; and he died in a few
minutes. Broyles struck two more
blows before he fell dead from the
fatal shot.
The body of Mr.. Hendrix reached
here on the night train, his two sons
Forrest and Buford meeting it at
Tupelo. The casket was taken to
the home, where the walls of wife
and children were pitiable to behold.
Nearly every man in town was at the
depot and attended the cortege to
the home.
Funeral services were held at 3
o'clock at the Methodist church,
which was filled to overfowing, many
not able to be seated. Rev. J. W..
Carnell conducted the services, which
by request Of the family were brief.
He was assisted by Rev. J. S. Carl,
who read an impressive eulogy.
The choir rendered special music.
The floral offerings were most beau
tiful, and abundant.
After the services the cortege
moved to the cemetery, and the
body was deposited in the family
lot by sorrowing friends, whose sad
faces and silent tears were mute
witnesses Of their sympathy for the
hesrtbroken wife and family, whose
means and outbursts Of grief seemed
inconsolable,
One Of the sad features was that
the two brothers of the deceased,
Rev. A. F. and J. F. Hendrix of Tex
as by delayed train at Corinth, did
not arrive until after the funers
ceremonies.
We understand DR.. Broyles was ar
arrogant and overbearing, rich Mis-
sissippian. All know what that
means. He was a mans friend as
long as he could use him, and al
enemy when he could not. He was |
man of prominence, being a member
of the state senate, and a candidat'
for congress last year against Candle
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-09-19

Farmers should keep their
heifers and build up the quality
of their stock by the use of pure
bred bulls of dairy or beef type
as desired. This is the only way
to increase the number and quail
ity of cattle in the South. The
scarcity Of cattle is worldwide
and it will never be possible to
secure enough pure-bred cattle
to develop the industry in the
South.