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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01

EiacEsburs. Oct 5t.--Deaa z. T.
f,aLilbell of the college. has returned
to his home here. having been advised
by the specialist in Philadelphia whom
he visited last Saturday. that ths best
rhance for saving the sight In the In
tured eys lay in vest and continuation
of the treatment he had been under
going at a hospital in Roanoke.
T. J. Davis. of the Department of
Modern Ian guages. was in Richmond
Wednesday for the conrocation of the
,;rand Chapter. ROYAL Arch Masons,
j. Amber Johnson, OF the Arm of
carneal 4 johnson, architects for the
new shops building. WAS here from the
Richmond Office this week.
Kiss Jean Crawford. private secre-
tary to President Eggieston. will re-
turn today from a months vacation
spent In Roanoke and Front Royal, Va.
Miss Phlegar. OF Christiansburg. has
taken the place as stenographer in the
agricultural college made vacant by
the resignation Of Miss Mary Chewn-
ing.
The v. r. I. Cotillon Club will give
its frs. dance of the session Friday
evening, November 8, in German Club
Wall. at o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
Nation Will Endorse Woodrow Wilson In Tuesday Electd

OF progressive legislation end
Congress under the leaders
President Wilson hes made Is
found impression on the cCu11o
the opposition has been poWg
stem the tide Of approval.
In districts where they h1N
tempted to make the tarin aN
no candidate that We have bo4
to learn Of has had the terms
pledge himself to the re-enactn
the Payne-Aidrich tariff. which
the split in the Republican paxt
led to the organization Of kn~
gressive party. Democratic 80
is strong In that section OF thu
try west OF the Mississippi. &
I'm the East our reports Ar<s
ticularly gratifying.
Our majority in the Senate
increased by the election Of SCI
in Connecticut, New York, Ohi0s
sas and Illinois, all Of which aro
resented by Republicans now. m
in New Hampshire, johnson tnYl(
Dakota. Purcell in North QG
Moyle in Utah, Husting in Wf9epl
have fine chances of success, aGE
ing to the best reports oDtAtll
Palmer in Pennsylvania and CO..
in Iowa appear to be gaining skHq
rapidly and our latest report1x3
these two States are very rea1
The most striking featureHs1l
the reports received is the trem4A
popularity OF President WILSON,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01

Bristow, near Progressive. who re-
manned Republican after the
Chicago split, lost the party nomina-
ton, being defeated by Charles Curtis
Congressman George Nicely Is the
Democratic candidate and Congress-
man Victor Murdoch. who left the
Republica nparty two years ago, is the
Progressive.
Up in New Hampshire. Senator
Jacob Gallinger. stalwart Republican.
faces defeat. He liz opposed by Ray
mond B. Stevens, Democrat, and Ben
Greer. Progressive. Stevens has been
in Congress but one term. but in THAI
time has made a big reputation and is
giving Gallinger a hard fight. With
the Republican vote divided the out
look for one OF the few remaining Of
the old guard Is anything but bright.
Political chaos reigns in New York.
Parties are split asunder. For the
Senate there is former Speaker OF the
Assembly Wadsworth. Republican:
Ambassador James Gerard. who IL
conducting his campaign through his
friends. while he remains at his post
in Berlin: and cambridge Colby.
Progressive. President Wilson has
fight is being made for his election.
1t Is the EOYeFnofahap, noW0Vefs
that Is creating the most interest.
Those outside the State. particularly.
are interested IN the Same Old Bill'
Sulzer. VINO IL an Independent cAndi-
date. firing at all in sight. The serious
fight, however. is between District At
torney Whitman, foe OF grafters, the
Republican candidate. and Governor
Martin II. Glynn. who succeeded to
the gubernatorial chair when Sulzer
was impeached.
Penrose Big Issue.
Pennsylvania Is probably attracting
more attention In the nation than any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
Senate Will Have Larger
Democratic Representation.
House Majority Will be Cut.
UNCLE JOE HOPES
TO BE SENT BACK
Republicans Endeavor With
Little Success to Make Polit-
ical Capital Over Conditions
Brought About by. War.

The administration of woodrow
Wilson, the first Democratic president
since Grover Cleveland's second term
expired in 1895 and the second Demo
crat to be elected to the highest office
In the land since the War Between the
States. will be approved or disap-
proved on next Tuesday morning.
There are elections for the United
States Senate in two-thirds the States
of the Union, for Congress in every
congressional district and for governor
in a number of States, but in most OF
them the issue is Woodrow Wilson.
Interest in the elections in most
states is intense for the reason that
f'ae voters will now decide the relative
merits OF the claim OF Wilson en-
thusiasts and Wilson opponents. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
NEWSPAPER COUNT
SHOWS MAJORITY
LESS THAN FORTY
NEW YORK SUN FIGURES INDI-
CATE DEMOCRATS WILL CON-
troll HOUSE By LARGELY RE-
DUCED VOTE

washington, Oct. 31.-Reports re-
ceived in Washington from many
sources indicate that the drift in the
congressional campaign during the
last week has turned toward the Re-
publican side. Tho Suns canvass OF
the country q week ago indicated that
the Democrats would control the next
House by q plurality OF forty-three
over the Republicans and q majority
Of thirty-flve over all opposing par
ties. The present Democratic plu-
rality In the House is 1877, and the ma
jority over all LAT. The Suns returns
q week ago Indicated further that
the Democrats would gain at least one
seat in the Senate. giving them any
way q majority of II.
From advices that have reached
campaign headquarters in Washington
in the last week. the situation as re-
CARDS the Senate remains practically
the same in regard to the House, the
Democratic majority will. II anything.
apparently be under tho IS indicated
by the Suns reports Of week ago.
Both the political headquarters were
making extrayagant claims today.
The Democrats professed to see a
sweeping victory" while the Repub-
licans talked as If they had strong
hopes OF wiping out the present Dem
ocratic majority altogether and throw
ing the next House into the control
of . combination OF Republicans and
Progressives.
All the tables as to probable officials
and otherwise gave the House. how
ever, to the Democrats by majorities
ranging from to so.
Betting Even During Summer.
On August ! the betting was about
even in Washington that the new
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg. Oct. 31.--Miss Agnes
Randolph. secretary OF the Anti-Tu-
herculosis Society Of Virginia, made an
address to the students of the Normal
School Wednesday. October ~. on the
prevention and cure of tuberculosis.
At the last meeting of tho Normal
School Teachers Association the fol-
lowing officers were elected for this
year: President. Miss Dadmun: secre-
tary and treasurer, Mr.. Harrison. Miss
Stone was elected delegate to the
state Teachers Association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01

Pennsylvania Is probably attracting
more attention In the nation than any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01

Society gave a reception. which was
held in the Society Hall. In the Ad-
ministration Building.
Work on the "Radnor." the Normal
School Annual. has already begun. The
editor-in-chief and other officers OF
the organization have been elected.
The annual last session was an un-
usually fine piece of work. The an
nual for the present year will be pub
lished next spring and will show all
the interests and activities of the in
stitution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
EMORY AND HENRY

Emory, Va. Oct Sl.--Plans are now
being made to make Saturday, Novem-
her ~ one OF the most Interesting
DAYS OF recent years at Emory and
Henry College. This Is to be known an
hundred and twelfth anniversary OF
his birth. This day has been set
apar. az holiday for the purpose OF
aefiicating the new college building
and formal laying Of the cornerstone
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
STATETAXES
1914

REAL ESTATE. PERSONAL PROP
ERTY and FIDUCIARY TAXES are
now payable.
Taxes assessed in South Richmond
are payable at Deputy Treasurer
once. Tenth and Hull Streets. AZ
heretofore.
FIVE PER CENT Will be added to
all unpaid bills December l.
PAT NOW-COME or ssnd to the
ONCE and ascertain the amount OF your
.axes. Taxpayers and their represent
.atives will save time thereby. Don't
delay.
J. B. PACE.
treasurer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
Radford Notes

Radford, Oct aI.--The Cleo Club In
the Normal School. including forty
mem bers, has been organized. The
officers OF the club are: Miss Elizabeth
Moran. president; Miss June Neon
nell, vice-president Miss Elsie Wal
tiers. censor, and Miss Mona Myer. sec
rotary treasurer.
Last night the Pocahontas Literary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
Notes of the Colleges

n. .he Greed Fulton Astronomical and
rhxsieal- Laboratory In addition to
this there will be an interesting pro-
gram in which Bishop Waterhouse.
S-snop Hoss and DIR. J. s French VIII
take prominent parts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01

Marriage licenses issued yebt1
at the office of the clerk Of the r.
ings Court were to the .fOll0y
Joseph J. Welch and Blanche q
letters: George Henry Kidd and
Inez Pratt. and Herman w. Do
and Mabel Fl. Donahoe. s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-01
GETS SEVEN YEARS
IN PENTTENTIARY.

Staunton. Va. Oct. Sired J.
Patterson pleaded guilty in the Cir
cult Court yesterday to a charge OF
criminal assault upon little four
year-oid girl and was sentenced by
Judge Holt to seven years in the PEN
itentiary, The crime was committed
near Stonewall some months ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Easy TO Darker Gray Hair

When your hair turns gray, streaked
with gray, white, faded, brittle, fall
ing out. itching scalp or dandruff, try
the following: Ga retiring rub Q-Ban
like a shampoo on hair and scalp. BY
morning the gray has disappeared
and another application or two of
Q-Ban the hair is beautifully darkened
and becomes fluffy, glossy and luxuri-
ant with real hair health. Itching
and dandruff have stopped. Q-Ban
stops falling hair and promotes its
growth. Q-Ban is not sticky and
messy, and cannot injure the hair or
scalp. Delightful to use and sure to
darken hair so evenly and naturally
no one can tell. SOC for a 81 bottle.
B. L, Browder, Selmer, Tenn. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
A Thriving Town

Middleton is one of the brightest
spots in Tennessee bright in its
present prosperity, in it's future pros
poets, and in the optimism and pro
gressive spirit of its citizens.
Within the past few months six
new homes and one large brick bank
ing and store house have been CON-
pleted, and other buildings are either
under way or planned. The Baptist
church will soon begin work ON a
roomy parsonage, the lot and funds
having been subscribed.
One of the new County High Schools
has recently been located here, which
will add two grades to the present
we'll attended and finely managed
public school. This splendid school is
one of the chief assets of the town,
and we are justly proud Of the schol-
arship average maintained under the
efficient teaching of Prof. W. G. Rob-
inson and his excellent corps of teach
ers.
The health Of this locality is
good. The churches are Furnishing.
There are fewer negroes in Middle
ton and vicinity than probably in any
other locality Of equal population
south Of the Ohio river, except in
some few places where no negroes are
allowed. The farmers are largely
small farm owners, and cultivate their
own lands.
The proposed extension of the N.
0. M. & G. R. R. north to Jackson.
Tenn, will give Middleton a through
north and south line, as we'll as an
east and west one, which we now
have in the Southern. And the fact
that work on this extension is planned
to begin this year is already drawing
prospectors, and causing purchases
Of property to be made ahead Of the
expected boom.
The citizens of Hardeman county,
and especially of this section, are SO
thoroughly aroused over the question
of better roads that it is a foregone
conclusion that only good roads will
be travelled in this section in the near
future.
We invite good citizens from every.
where to come and abide with US.
w.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15

I'M. Jacob, University Of Tennessee.)
AS an advocate of the use of draft
horses in the South the Agricultural
Department of the University of Ten
nessee is probably the pioneer. For
the past ten or twelve years the use
of bigger mares has been urged, by
example and teaching, upon the farm
ers throughout the state and those
who have put into service the proper
types have met with excellent results
in almost every instance. To expect
the majority Of farmers suddenly to
displace their lighter mares with draft
mares would be, of course, quite i'm
practical, but in many instances it can
be done on gradual and economical
basis, by the breeding of our native
mares to high-class draft stations.
The selection of the stallion is there
fore of extreme Importance and upon
this the ultimate success of the draft
horse in the South depends.
The common impression that weight
is the most essential point to be con-
sidered in the selection of draft
horse is great mistake. The draft
horse should also possess good CON
formation, soundness, quality and
good breeding and ACTION; for these
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Sudden but Not Unexpected
Death OF John 5. Brooks

Sunday morning as the sun was
rising to gladden. nature, the hand of
death struck the casket containing
the soul of John S. Brooks. He had
arisen, dressed himself, and returning
from the back yard to his room re-
marked to his wife that he felt
badly, and dropped dead in arocker.
Mr.. Brooks for several months had
been afflicted with Bright's disease.
The doctors said that he would not
live long, and would pass away sud-
denly. as most do with this disease.
The deceased was 81 years old. He
leaves wife, nee Miss Emma Stone.
BY a former wife is his son, Troy
Brooks. He leaves two sisters: Mrs.
C. W. Farris of Trenton and Mrs.
May A. Ingram of Henderson, and l..
M. Brooks, a brother, of Dyer, Tenn.
The funeral services were held in
the Methodist church Monday 10
o'clock and interment in the Falcon
cemetery, where many relatives are
buried. Rev. J. B. Maxedon, assisted
by Bro. Wallace, conducted the inn
pressive services in the presence OF a
large concourse of distant relatives
and friends. As evidence of esteem
most extravagant floral offerings
banked the altar, among which were
some beautiful designs from the
Jackson florists.
Us. Brooks was a useful citizen.
He was genial gentleman. kind
neighbor, affectionate husband and
loving father. While not member
of any church. realizing his condition
for many weeks. he expressed HIM
self as fully prepared for eternity.
To the bereayed relatives we ex-
tend coincidence in this most sad
hour.
The following out Of town relatives
attended the funeral: G. W. Farris
and daughter, Miss Leo, of Trenton
Lee NJ. Brooks, of Dyer; Mrs. May A
Ingram, Of Henderson, and Leslie
Brooks and sister, of Jackson.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Democratic Mass Convention

The Democratic voters of McNairy
county are called to meet in mass
convention at Selmer, Tenn, in the
courthouse, on Saturday, May 16,
1914, at noon, for. the purpose of
selecting delegates to attend the
state Democratic conventions to be
held at Nashville on May 26 and 81,
1914, respectively. and for the trans
action of such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
Every Democrat is urgently re-
quested to attend,
CHAs. B. STEADMAN,
Chairman Democratic Elk. Committee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15

Stiff neck is not. only painful but
annoying. To get rid of it quickly
rub the affected part with BAL
LARD'S SNOW IMMINENT. 1t PEN
etrates the flesh and relaxes the mus
cles so that the pain ceases immedi-
ately. Price 25c, SOC AND $1.00 per
bottle. Sold by B. l.. Browder, ex-
clusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Chancery Court

The adjourned term of the chancery
court was held here Thursday and
and Friday by Chancellor j. W. Ross.
A number of cases were tried AND
DEGREES rendered. None of them,
however, were Of general interest.
The Chancellor, who is a candidate
for reelection, has shown that he is
one IF the clearest headed lawyers
of the state. The bar are for him in
most if not all the counties. They
alone are the best judges of a quail
fed chancellor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Meeting of Republican County
Executive Committee

A meeting of the County Executive
Republican Committee is hereby
called to meet at the courthouse in
Selmer at o'clock June 1st, 1914,
for the purpose of selecting a chair
man of said committee and consider
the selection of a candidate for Rep
resentative and other county offices
not now filled. Every member ex-
pected to attend.
]. w. GRAY, Chm.
CHAs. DUNAwAY, Sec.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Forest City, Ark. May s. IA.

AhoFihFS oNCSPpSa lhNiVoJiOh wv
spend few days with a friend at this
place, left Memphis Tuesday morn
ing over the Rock Island on 9:45
train. Crossing the bridge which
joins the sister states of Tennessee
and Arkansas, saw for the first time
the immense piers which are being
placed for the foundation of the new
bridge, and wondered at the skilful
Ingenuity which brings about the &C
complishment of such wonderful
work, though a toll of human life is
demanded, as has been the case here,
before the completion is reached.
After the dreadful downpour on
Monday Nature was in her brightest
mood, and enjoyed it to my hearts
content, after the noise and sights of
the city. The country is generally
low and swampy, but the timber is
luxuriant in growth, and the vine
wreathed woods were wearing the
brightest of gay green colors. with
leaves glistening and nodding to the
bright, the enchanting rays of May
morning sun, SO glad, so happy to rise
once more, and greet with smile a
rain soaked earth. 1t seemed as
though | were enwrapped in a peace
full, soothing atmosphere, bringing
with it an inspiration of calm con-
tent, which Nature is ever ready to
give to those who seek her in the
right, the loyal way.
When | saw the graceful purple
wisteria peeping from among the
foliage of trees and vines, and when !
followed with admiring gaze the
richest golden yellow flowers, it
seemed to me that ever beheld, |
found myself smiling, with the thought
in my heart that God was good in
giving us such a world, and could
understand why the Psalmist said,
How wonderful are Thy works." and
how fearfully and wonderfully are we
made. ! also thought of the text Of
the sermon which had heard the
Sabbath before, and which was that
God had given US the words and we
must set them to music; that is, we
must look for the poetry, the music
and the beauty in nature, and in
human nature.
! passed little brook running over
a gravel bed; it seemed to have a
little song all It's own, so happy, so
joyous to once more contribute its
part in reawakening the earth to
bright and gladdening life on this
enchanting May morning.
| crossed the st. Francis river and
in short time arrived at this place
and was brought to this beautiful old
fashioned place, situated on the slope
of Crowley's Ridge. There are roses
everywhere, and so many other pretty
things, will speak of in another letter.
Very truly,
M. L. STAINBACK.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15

Until that third and last gal of
the president marries he will
have her and the Mexican fun
BILE on his mind. Either of them
is enough for one man to worry
over.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Colt Experiment s Knoxville

SHHSSSee Experiment Sta., knoxville.
when associated with sufficient weight
constitute the ideal draft horse We
do not advocate the general use of
the heavyweight drafter, as our exper-
fence has demonstrated to us that the
medium and lightweight drafter of
quality are much to be preferred for
southern conditions.
AS an explanation of why the farm
er should use draft mares, we may
give the following points in their ia
vor: The healthy market demand for
draft horses; early maturity, enabling
them to begin farm work as 2-year-
olds, and bring colts at years; ease
of conditioning for market; their
weight, which means more power and
deeper blowing; and, finally, and prob
ably most important the fact that the
draft mare is the most practical means
by which We can develop our mule in
dustry, as it is the only economical
way by which we can put more size
into our mules.
The question of breeds in the selec-
ton of draft horse is probably not
SO important as individuality, although
the Percheron seems to be the most
popular throughout the South at this
time.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15

If you belch up bitter tasting
liquid it is sign of bad digestion. A
dose or two of HERBINE will correct
the disorder. 1t stimulates digestion
and purifes the bowels. Price Soc.
Sold by B. L. Browder, exclusively.
IL,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
County Singing Convention

The singing convention will not
meet the fourth, but will meet the
fifth Sunday in this month at Pleasant
Grove. The reason for the change
will be explained later.
Everyone note the change and be
on hand. Yours truly,
]. R. SWAIN, Pres.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
OF GOOD BREEDING
IN BEEF PRODUCTION.

&C. A. Wilson, Tennessee Experiment
Station.)
During the year of 1912, as In pre-
vious years, the steers on experiment
ut the West Tennessee Experiment
Station were classified according to
type and breed characteristics. The
results checked with former years in
that 1t was found that steers of best
feeder type and with the greatest per-
centage of beef breeding made the
most gains.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
T. B. Wilmeth WithdraWs from
Race for Register

In a letter from T. B. Wilmeth
Wednesday he asks us to publish that
he declines to make the race for
Register, owing to his health and in
tention to change climate. He ex-
presses his thanks to the democracy
for his nomination, and regrets the
course he is compelled to take.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
1t looks like little Ben has that

1t looks like little Ben has that
graveyard rabbit foot. Every
thing is going his way. The
more harmonizing Luke gets up
the less harmony there is. There
are not enough federal appoint
ments, including the Selmer
postoffice, to harmonic all the
elements in his harmonican.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15
Never in many years was Il

Never in many years was the
wheat crop as promising. The
acreage is in excess of former
years. The acreage abandoned
is only 3 per cent. The condition
is perfect. The agricultural de-
partment estimates a crop of
$50, 000,0 600 bushels from 35, 387,-
900 acres.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-15

Teddy is on his way home. He
may get into Mexico City among
the first yet. He is slightly dis
figured but still ready for the
bat.