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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
WILLIAMS BLACK EYE
DIscoLoRED OPTIC EVIDENTLY
OF WONDERFUL VARIETY.
Probably Mr.. Hewlett Suspected the
Truth, but colored Mans ExpIa-
nations Were Many and Some
what Bewldering.

w llliduls
"Yassum, Mis- Jef'son?"
Your eye Is worse, is 1t not?"
Nom, dat eye couldn't be no wuss."
1T certainly looks worse to me-"
Nom: hit dess amt no bettuh, dass
all"
How did you get that dreadful eye,
William"
How git dat eye, Mis- Jefsonf"
Yes, how did you get it,"
Mis- Jefson, amt yo' done asst me
bout dat eye!"
Yes. asked you about 1t the day
you got It"
AN whut All say, Mis- Jef'son7"
Never mind what you said. What
do you say now?"
"Des de same ting, zactly. Mis-
Jef'son: das how come got 1t. Does
yo' want de floweh beds trimmed, Mis-
Jef'son?"
Never mind about the flower beds
Answer my question"
"Dess LAX All say de yuthuh day,
Mis- Jef'son. Desc roses sho am look
in fine"
Never mind the roses, William.
observation-disclosures"
Nov looky heah, Mis- Jef'son-"
William"
'Yassum?"
Il saw Mrs. Jenkins yesterday"
"Yassum?"
And you told her that Mrs Filson's
little boy kicked at dog and kicked
you in the eye"
"Yassum, Mis- Jefson, das how
come"
Il saw Mrs. Tinkun, too, and she
told me that you said Carl Esterlie
was chucking a brick at a cat and
that the brick hit you in the eye!"
did All say dat, Mis- Jef'son?"
That Is what Mrs. Tinkun said.
And you told Mrs. Van Clegg that
knocked flower pot from an up
stairs window sill just as you looked
up, and that it hit you in the eye. And
you told me that you were chopping
wood and chunk struck you In the
eye; and 1t was my wood, SO you Dor
rowed a dollar from me on the
strength of It,"
"Yassum, Mis- Jef'son, dat sho was
hard wood Does yo' want nothin'
FIN de sto', Mis- Jef'son?"
mo. don't want anything from the
store. want to find out little more
about that eye"
Jaw, sho, Mis- Jef'son-"
aurora says"
Jaw, 20 doan pay no mind to whut
dat woman say?"
Then what do you say, William"
Mis- Jef'son, hit wa disserway: All
met cullud lady FIN Nawlins, an
huh asted me II All knowed a good,
sweet, kind, nice white lady whut need
cook, an All tole huh about you,
Mis- Jef'son, an"
Nov, William"
"Yassum, All did. An All asst huh;
rs you all married desc days. an huh
say: No nom, All ain nevah been
married. an dess EN- a lady frien'
whut All ain seen comm smack me
In de eye. Das how come"
you are sure it was not negro
man. William"
mo nom! No man glib me no eye
Ell man hit me datterway, hid be In
Jail right dis minute fob what All done
to him. Dess lady frien', dass all"
THAT Is very strange, Mr. Hewlett
told me he heard noise in his chick
en- coop the other night, and he rushed
out there and hit something with his
cane; but whatever 1t was he struck
got away"
Nom he didn't! All stub muh toe
an fall down, an'v-Mis' Jef'son, doan
you wan me to 60 to de sto'?"
mo, you may go on with your
work"
"Yassum. Mistuh Hewlett didn't
been neah me dat night!'-Houston
Post
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Mrs. Fisher Dies.

Nashville.-Mrs. M. D. Fisher OF
Donelson, who was injured in the
wreck of the Monterey shopping train
Of the Tennessee Central, died at an
infirmary in Nashville. The wreck oc.
Cured near Green Hill, in Wilson
county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Bristol,--Dr w. r. Booher of Bris.
toll and DR.. o. S. Cross of Blountville
are the only candidates who filed to
enter the primary. to be held In Sui.
Ivan county September s, when dem.
ocratic candidate for the lower house
Of the next general assembly is TO be
nominated.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Has Foot Manqled.

Tiptonviile.-An accident occurred
on the Chicago, Memphis & Gulf rail-
road at Philippy, 10 miles north Of this
city, when two motor cars ran togeth.
er. John Campbell, Jr, had one Of his
feet mangled and was otherwise bad.
ly bruised.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Her Best Make-Up.

And what do you think I'd look
best In, George?" inquired the chatter
ing wife at the recess of three-hour
talk on clothes.
I'm coma, darling" replied George,
he having secured his hat
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Meat Lowest In Paris In 20 Years.
Paris.-Cheap living is anomaly Of
the present situation in Paris. Meats
sold at the lowest prices in 20 years
and at the central markets vegetables
were abundant and comparatively
cheap.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Humboldt.-While many West Ten.
nessee and Kentucky fairs have gone
out Of business for this year on &C,
count of dry weather, the Humboldt
Tri-County Fair association is arraag.
ing for the biggest fair in its history,
the dates being September 16 to 10, in
elusive
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Wilson Sions Bill.

Washington.--The emergency bill.
authorizing the admission OF foreign
built ships to American registry. was
signed by President Wilson. II Is e.
timated thstfully a hundred vessels
seek American regiE y.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
LeyIand shlp In Collision.

London.-The Leyland line steamer
Canadian, from Boston, August IA, for
Liverpool. has been In collision off
the southeast coast Of Ireland. Tugs
have left Queenstown to assist her.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

WedkuesS. 4 spoke
to three doctors
about it and they did
not h clip her any.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V g g g table Com
pound had been Of
great benefit to me,
SO / decided to have
her give 1t q trial.
She has taken five
bottles of the Vege-
<ahla Cax,nosruI -.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
No German Goods In London.

Londonderry shop windows In
the west end display signs, mo Ger
man or Austrian goods stocked here"
This development OF war was inau-
gurated by the board of trade boy.
colt, which is spreading rapidly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Auto Turns Over. Kills Girl

Gallatin, Mo.-Miss Phoenix EVERY
of Coffey, Mo-, was killed and her IA
Their, J. r. Everly, her mother, and her
brother were dangerously injured
when the motor car in which they
were riding turned turtle here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Gallatin.--After all the dfscouraging
reports as to the peach crop of this
section, there seems to be much bet.
ter crop than was first reported. 1t
is said that the fruit growers of the
country are shipping both peaches and
apples out by the carload.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Wilson up at $40 A. M.

Westinghouse Wilson es-
tablished q White House record for
early rising, leaving the executive
mansion at $3.50 o'clock for his auto
mobile ride. He did not return to
the mansion until O'Clock.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Killed Over Lunch.

Dyersburg.--Lon Smith shot and in
stantly killed John Ray, an engineer
on the /. c. railroad. The trouble
came up over charging Rays lunch.
Ray leaves a family, consisting Of a
wife and several children.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
O. WRIGHT Nearly browns.

Dayton, O.-Orville Wright, pioneer
aviator, and Lieut.. Whiting of the
United States navy are recovering
from an accident in which they nearly
drowned when hydroaeroplane car
rying them broke and threw them into
the river here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Sweetwater.-Claad tCoon) Lemons.
Muscus Hawkins and Charles Gaskell,
who we're charged with violating the
age Of consent law. broke jail few
sights ago at Madisonyille.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
RuB.MY.TlsM

Will cure your rheumatism and all
kinds of aches and pains--Neuralgia.
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns. etc. Antlseptle
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
state Bankers Nav Join Reserve.

Austin, Tex.-Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo has wired Gov. Col
quit that there is nothing to preclude
eligible state banks from applying for
membership in the federal reserve
system, and no time limit for doing
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
connecticut Storm Fatal to Two.

New Haven, Conn.-Two persons
, were killed, two others were perhaps
fatally injured, and much property
damage was done by a severe electri-
cal storm, which swept over the great
er part OF Connecticut.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
SERIOUS operation.

Clarksville.-Sam o. Richardson. a
young man 81 years of age. was oper.
ated on at Nashville hospital for tn.
berculosis of the kidney. The physi.
clans in charge regarded the operation
as a last resort.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Falls LOOMING the Loop,

Mineola, N. Y.-Albert Fileux of
New York City, an aviator, fell nearly
1000 feet in his monoplane to the
Hampstead aviation field and escaped
with his life wrile looping the loop
He was badly bruised
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Cleveland. - Ex-Postmaster Taylor
Founts has been urged by his many
friends to run for representative
against Mr.. Duncan, and has about
given his consent TO make the racA
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
EAS-IT

Relieves in fifteen to thirty minutes the
worst Headache, Indigestion Pains, Neu-
ralgia, or Nervousness from Overwork,
Mental Worry, or Eye Strain. Ask your
druggist. Don't take SUBSTITUTES.
Contains No Opiate ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
BELGIUM Lodoes a Protest

Observation-Disclosures Havenith Of
Belgium called on Secretary of States
Bryan to lodge formal protest with
the United States, in addition to other
nations, against the violation of Bel
GUMS neutrality by Germany.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

s." quoted the sage.

thine flies" quoted the sage.
YES" replied the fool But he
isn't crazy enough to loop the loop
like some of the modern fiiers.'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
An Expensive Passion.

"She says her love for you Is con-
Stunning passion!"
ut is. 1t takes Ave pounds OF
candy week to keep it alive."-Town
Topics.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Punished

Husky stole pair of shoes"
Did de cops pinch him?'
mo, but de shoes did"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Piles Cured In s to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAzo
OINTMENT falls TO cure any case Of Itching.
Blind. Bleeding or Protrudng Piles In 10 II days.
The FIRST application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

San Berhardino, Cal. refuses to nay
it's poundmaster $26 In fees for killing
nine stray cats. He will sue.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
For the Worthy Poor.

by the way" said Mrs. De Style.
"Yesf"
DO you know OF any poor persons
who would care for discarded lorg
nette?"--Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Los Angeles municipal employment
bureaus in the last year have found
jobs for 1882 persons.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
The Proper Spirit.

well, hope you won't be seasick. y
"Oh, don't want to miss anything.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Alameda, Cal, municipal electric
lighting plant takes In s176,O0o year
and spends $4,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

How To Give Quinine To Children
FEBR-L1NE Is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. It's Tasteless Syrup pleas
ant 10 take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take Il and never know II Is Quinine
Also especially adapted TO adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nanseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing In the bead. Try
II the next time you need Quinine for any pur-
pose. AJAX for s-ounce original package. Tbs
name FEBRILlNR 10 blown In bottle. IS cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

= The so-called better half Of the mat
pimonial combine never ceases trying
on find out how the other half lives.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteiess
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because II contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININR
and IRON. II acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cent?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
MOTHER OF
SCHOOL GIRL
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Re-
stored Her Daugh-
ter's Health.

Plover, Iowa. =" From small child
my ID year old daughter had female
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28

Dallas, Tex. water plant is valued
at 100000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-28
Imnorrant 20 Motnara

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10

Shirley" said her mother, 1.-THE ma
jor's brutal, and he shan't have his
mint-julep."
What has he been doing?" asked
the other, her brows wrinkling in q
delightful way she had.
HE has reminded me that I'm grow
ing old"
Shirley looked at the major skep-
tically, for his chivalry was un-
doubted. During long career in law
and legislature it had been said Of
him that he could neither speak on
the tariff question nor defend man
for murder, without first paying a
tribute to "the women of the South,
sah."
Nothing Of the Sort" he rumbled.,
Mrs. Dandridge's face softened to-
usefulness. Shirley, am II" she
asked, with quizzical, almost droll
uneasiness. "Why, I've got every emo
ton I've ever had. read all the new
French novels, and I'm even thinking
of going in for the militant suffragette
movement"
The girl had tossed her hat and
crop on the table and seated herself
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
CHAPTER VIII.

What Happened Thirty Years Ago.
When Shirley came across the lawn
at Rosewood, Major Montague BristoW
sat under the arbor talking to her
mother.
The major was massive-framed,
with strong jaw and a rubicund
complexion-the sort that might be
supposed to have attained the utmost
benefit to be conferred by consist
ent indulgence in mint-juleps His
blue eyes were piercing and arched
with brows like sable rainbows, at
variance with his heavy iron-gray hair
and imperial His head was leonine
and he looked like king who has
humbled his enemy It may be added
that his linen was fine and immacu-
late, his black string-tie precisely tied
and pair of gold-rimmed eyeglasses
swung by fiat black cord against his
white waistcoat
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
CHAPTER TX.
Damory Court.

Damory Court.
Oars Danny Co'ot smack-dab
ahaid, subj"
John Valiant looked up Facing
them at an elbow of the broad road,
was an old gateway of time-nicked
stone, clasping an iron gate that was
quaint and heavy and red with rust.
He put out his hand.
"Wait a moment" he said in q low
voice, and as the creaking conveyance
stopped, he turned and looked about
him.
Facing the entrance the land fell
away sharply to miniature valley
through which rambled willow-bor-
dered brook, in whose shadows short
horned cows stood lazily. Beyond.
whittier wound the Red Road, he
could see a drowsy village, with q
spire and q cupolaed courthouse; and
farther yet yellow gorge with a
wisp of white smoke curling above
1t marked the course Of crawling
far-away railway.
"Et's er moughty fine Oh place, sub,
mid dat big revenue oh trees" said
Uncle Jefferson. "But All reck'n ct
ain got none OBJ de modern conniv-
ances."
As Valiant jumped down he was
possessed by an odd sensation OF old
acquaintance-as il he had seen those
tall white columns before-an illu.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
BLACK
..E.(s1

The superiority Of Cutter products is due to over Is
wears OF specializing in vaocines and only.
Insist on Cutters. II unobtainable order direct.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
Copyright, 1912, by Bobbs-Merrill %.
SYNOPSIS.
Illustrated byLauren Stout

CHAPTER John Valiant rich So
ciety favorite, suddenly discovers that the
Valiant corporation, which his father
founded and which was the principal
source of his wealth. has failed.
CHAPTER HE voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation
CHAPTER Hills entire remaining
possessions consist of an old motor car.
white bull dog and Damory court. q
neglected estate in Virginia.
CHAPTER IV-He learns that this es-
tate came into the family by royal grant
and has been in the possession of the
Valiants ever since.
CHAPTER Won the way to Damory
court he meets Shirley cambridge. an au-
burn-haired beauty, and decides that he
is going to like Virginia immensely.
: CHAPTER Wan old negro tells Shir-
ley's fortune and predicts great trouble
for her on account of a man.
CHAPTER VII-Uncle Jefferson, an old
negro. takes Valiant to Damory court.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
MONEY LOANED
.re
To be continued

Six per cent loans on farms. or
chard lands, city resident or bust
ness property; to buy, build, improve,
extend or refund mortgages or other
securities, terms reasonable, special
privileges. Correspondence invited.
Commonwealth Securities Loan COM
pany, r 767 Gas and Electric build
ing, Denver Colorado. 749 Henry
building, Seattle, Washington.
42-4-adv.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
Legal Notices
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BING-
HAM COUNTY. STATE OF IDAHO.
In the matter of the estate
of
William o. Harmon, deceased.
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given, by the under
signed, administrator of the estate OF
William o. Harmon, deceased, TO the
claims against the said deceased. to ex-
hibit such claims. with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months after the
first publication of this notice, to the
said administrator, at. the office OF John
City of Blackfoot, Bingham county,
Idaho, which said office the undersigned
selects as his place of bushes, in all
matters connected with the estate OF
William o. Harmon, deceased.
Date of first publication March n,
1914.
Dated this 25th day of March, 1914.
JAMES c. JONES.
Administrator of the estate of Will
lam o. Harmon, deceased.
Alb.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BING-
HAM COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO
In the matter of the estate
of
William T. Duncan, deceased.
Notice to Creditors

signed, executor of the estate of Will
lam T. Duncan, deceased, to the credi-
tors of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
such claims. with the necessary vouch,
publication OF this notice, to the said
executor, at his office, East Main street
in the City Of Blackfoot, Bingham
county, Idaho, which is hereby selected
as the place of business for the trans
action of all matters connected with the
estate of william T. Duncan, deceased
Date of first publication, March 81
1914.
Dated this 25th day of March, 1914
JOHN w. JONES,
Exevcutor of the estate of William
T.. Duncan, deceased.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

We offer a reward or bounty of
500 each for old wolves and SIS
each for pups when killed in Bonne-
Vile or Bingham counties. Carcasses
to be deliver to our range riders
member of board or secretary. Pre-
mature pups not included.
BINGHAM COUNTY GRAZING ASS
F. C. Bowman, secretary
Salisbury-Earl building, Idaho Falls
Idaho. 42-tf-adv.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10

less interior, the former owner of the
house might have deserted 1t week
ago. On wall-rack lay two walking
sticks and q gold-mounted hunting
crop, and on a great carved chest
below it had been flung an opened
book bound in fooled leather. John
Valiant picked this up curiously. It
was Lucille" He noted that here
and there passages we're marked with
penciled lines-some light and femi-
ninety delicate. some heavier, as
though two had been reading 1t to-
gether, noting their individual prefer
ences.
He laid 1t back musingly, and open
ing door, entered the large room 1t
disclosed. This had been the dinine.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED

by Cutters Blaskles Pills. Low
priced, fresh, reliable; preferred by
Western stoclmen because they pre-
teet where other vaeeines fall.
Write for booklet and testimonials.
l0-dose pkge. Blaokleg Pills $500
50-dose pkge. BlackleD Pills 400
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
20 ACRES FOR SALE.

Twenty acres under cultivation, 4
miles north OF Blackfoot, good water
right; SIS per acre; $500 cash an,
balance on yearly payments
25tf. L. P. NELSON, Route 1.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-04-10
WE HAVE YOUR NOTE.

We have all kinds Of promissory
notes that anybody wants, and can
I'LL your orders for large or small
packages on a moments notice. at
the Republican office. II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-09

It was reported the repairs needed were considerable and 1t might be necessary to send to the United States for ma cnlnery State department and naval and custom officials finally decided all the repairs could be made midnight, Friday night. The captain of the vessel then was given 24 hours longer to de- eide whether or not he would intern.
 Kobe, Japan, November S.-The Brit lsh steamer Shirley, New York for Hongkong, has been abandoned.
 The steamer Shirley, Captain Mace, sailed from New York September IS by way of the Pana ma canal for Hong kong. She was a vessel of 9s9 tons.
 rfsff
 New York. November S--Third of German merchant vessels to run the British cruiser blockade at the entrance to New York harbor, the German iron, full rigged ship Indra reached port to-
 1t raltn1. Chile for Dun kirk, France. on June II, and since then had been on the high seas con morning south of the Scotland light ship.
 since August 26, when warned by 2 passing steamer that Germany was at war. the Indra had been on the watch fr hostile ships. She had only one glimpse of what was believed to be a |, . rent ship. That was on october i. when nearly abreast the Sicily Isles She changed her course i'm mediately, and put back across for an American port.
 Last night the weather was hazy and shortly after daylight this morning the Indra appeared south of the Scot land Iightship, close to the three-mile limit. A tug speedily brought her into safety. The Indra, vessel of 1643 tons, car ries 21 men and a cargo of 2s1S tons of nitrate. s-.--t 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-09
SERvIAN REPORT

Paris, November S.--t3,5O D. m.)--A Havas dispatch from Nish. servia. says,
 "The enemy made a vigorous attack November 4. southeast of Shabnts, but by a counter nttack we put the Aus- trfans to flight. They left 5OO dead and 200 wounded.
 "During the same night nnd again on November q, the Austrisns attacked our positions at Boaga and Goutchevo. but were repuised With heavy casual ties."