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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
GOVERNMENT ECONOMY
Is VERY IMPERATIVE.
Urges Systematic Reorganization to
Gain Greater Efficiency.

Urges Systematic Reorganization to
Gain Greater Efficiency.
Before I close may say a few
words upon two topics much discussed
out OF doors upon which it is highly
important that our judgments should
be clear. definite and steadfast?
One of these is economy in govern
ment expenditures. The duty of econ
omy is not debatable 1t is manifest
and imperative. In the appropriations
we pass we are spending the money
Of the great people whose servants we
are-nOt our own. We are trustees and
responsible stewards in the spending.
The only thing debatable and upon
which we should be careful to make
our thought and purpose clear is the
kind of economy demanded of Us. |
assert with the greatest confidence
that the people of the United States
are not jealous of the amount their
government costs If they are sure that
they get what they need and desire for
the outlay, that the money is being
spent for objects of which they ap-
prove and that it is being applied with
good business sense and management
Governments grow piecemeal both
In their tasks and in the means by
which those tasks are to be performed.
and very few governments are organ
ized, venture to say. as wise and ex-
perienced business men would organize
them If they had a clean sheet of paper
to write upon. Certainly the govern
ment Of the United States is not
think that it is generally agreed that
there should be systematic reOrgani'
cation and reassembling of its parts
so as to secure greater efficiency and
effect considerable savings in expense.
But the amount Of money saved in that
way would. believe. though no doubt
considerable in itself, running, it may
be. into the millions. be relatively
small-small. l mean. in proportion to
the total necessary OUTLAWS of the gov
eminent 1t would be thoroughly
worth effecting. as every saving would,
great or small
Our duty is not altered by the scale
Of the saving. But my point Is that
the people of the United States do not
wish to curtail the activities of this
government They wish, rather, TO en-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
POWERFUL NAVY Is
AMERICAN POLICY.
United States Will Continue TO Remain
Strong on the Seas.

United States Will Continue to Remain
Strong on the Seas.
A powerful navy we have always
regarded as our proper and natural
means of defense. and 1t has always
been of defense that we have thought,
never of aggression or of conquest.
But who shall tell rs now what sort
OF navy to build? We shall take leave
to be strong upon the seas in the fu.
ture as In the past, and there will be
no thought of offense or of provocation
in that. Our ships are our natural
bulwarks. When will the experts tell
Us just what kind We should construct.
and when will they be right for ten
years together, If the relative efficiency
of craft of different kinds and uses
continues to change as we have seen
it change under our very eyes in these
last few months?
But l turn away from the subject
1t is not new. There is no new need
to discuss it. We shall not alter our
attitude toward it because some among
Us are nervous and excited. We shall
easily and Sensibly agree upon a policy
of defense. The question has not
changed its aspects because the times
are not normal. Our policy viii not
be for an occasion. 1t will be conceiv.
ed as q permanent and settled thing
which we will pursue at all seasons
without haste and after a fashion per.
fectly consistent with the peace Of the
world. the abiding friendship OF states
and the unhampered freedom Of all
with whom we deal Let there be no
misconception. The country has been
misinfOrmed We have not been neg.
ligent of national defense. We are not
unmindfuI of the great responsibility
resting upon Us. We shall learn and
profit by the lesson of every expert
ence and every new circumstance, and
what is needed will be adequately
done.
close, as | began, by reminding
you Of the great tasks and duties OF
peace which challenge our best powers
and invite US to build what will last,
the tasks to which we can address our
selves now and at all time with free
hearted Zest and with all the finest
gifts of constructive wisdom we pos
sess. To develop our life and our re-
sources. to supply our own people and
the people of the world as their need
arises from the abundant plenty OF
our fields and our marts of trade, to
enrich the commerce Of our own states
and Of the world with the products OF
our mines. our farms and our factn~f
rles, with the creations of our thought
and the fruits of our character-thiS
Ia what will hold our attention and
our enthusiasm steadily now and In
the years to come as we strive to
show in orr life as nation what lib
erty and the inspirations OF an eman-
cipated spirit may do for men and for
societies. for individuals. for states
and for mankind >.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

and charted. The work Is incomplete
at almost every point. Ships and lives
have been lost in threading what were
supposed to be well known main chan
nels. We have not provided adequate
vessels or adequate machinery for the
survey and charting. We have used
old vessels that were not big enough
or strong enough and which were so
nearly unseaworthy that our inspectors
would not have allowed private own
ers to send them to sea. This is a
matter which, as / have said. seems
small. but is in reality very great. Its
Importance has only to be looked irto
to be appreciated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
COASTS OF ALASKA
SHOULD BE SURVEYED.
Present Dangers to Navigation Ought
to Be Removed by Charts.

Present Dangers to Navigation Ought
to Be Removed by Charts.
There is another matter of which
must make special mention. If am to
discharge my conscience, lest it should
escape your attention. 1t may seem a
very small thing. 1t affects only a
single item Of appropriation. But
many human lives and many great en-
terprises hang upon it. 1t Is the mat
ter Of making adequate provision for
the survey and charting Of our coasts.
1t is Immediately pressing and exigent
in connection with the immense coast
line of Alaska, a coast line greater
than that of the United States them
selves, though 1t is also very impOr-
tant indeed with regard to the older
coasts Of the continent
We cannot use our great Alaskan
domain. ships will not ply thither. If
those coasts and their many hidden
dangers are not thoroughly surveyed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
TRAINED CITIZENRY FOR
DEFENSE.

We must depend in every time
of national peril upon
q citizenry trained and accus.
toned to arms. We
should encourage such training
and make it a means Of disci-
pIine which our young men will
learn to value. It 10
right, too, that the national
guard of the states should be
developed and strengthened by
every means which is not in.
consistent with our obligations
to our own people or with the
established policy Of our gov.
eminent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
PRESIDENT OPPOSED TO
BIG STANDING ARMY.
Speaks Plainly and Directly on Cues
ton of National Defenses.

ton of National Defenses.
The other topic ! shall take leave
to mention goes deeper into the prin-
ciples of our national life and policy.
1t is the subject Of national defense.
1t cannot be discussed without first
answering some very searching ques-
tons. 1t is said in some quarters that
we are not prepared for war. What is
meant by being prepared? Is Ii meant
that We are not ready upon brief no
tice to put a nation in the field. q ma
ton of men trained to arms? or
course we are not ready to do that,
and we shall never be in time Of peace
so long as We retain our present polit.
ical principles and institutions. And
what is it that it is suggested we
should be prepared to do-to defend
ourselves against attack? We have al
ways found means to do that and
shall find them whenever 1t Is neceS-
sary without calling our people away
from their necessary tasks to render
compulsory military service In times
Of peace.
Allow me to speak with great plain
ness and directnesS upon this great
matter and to avow my convictions
with deep earnestness. have tried
to know what America is, what her
people think. what they are, what they
most cherish and hold dear. | hope
that some of their finer passions are in
my own heart-sOme Of the great con-
ceptiOns and desires which gave birth
to this government. and which have
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

ton for trouble. This is assuredly the
opportunity for which a people and a
government like ours were raised up.
the opportunity not only to speak. but
actually to embody and exemplify the
cOunselS of peace and amity and the
lasting concord which is based on JUS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

Flat Irons Sc
Horizontal TOaSterS {
Coffee PerCOlatOrS Gfyou bring in your old coffee poD
Universal Grills, cook Everything
Curling Iron Heaters
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
WILLIE'S IDEA A GOOD ONE
Bright Youngster Evidently Was Not
Greatly Impressed by Papa's
Lesson.

They were speaking of the wisdom
of the kids in Washington club the
other day, when this one was told by
Senator George e. Chamberlain OF
Oregon:
At the breakfast table some tint
ago little Willie began to play with
the pepper box, and, notwithstanding
the commands of papa, he kept right
on doing as he pleased about 1t until
the box upset and the contents were
spread over the tablecloth.
There you go!" peevishly cried
papa, casting stern eye on the kid.
Didn't l tell you not to monkey with
that pepper box?"
Eyes, sir" was the meekful re-
Spouse of Willie, as he tried to scoop
up the sneezy commodity.
AS you disobeyed me-" continued
papa severely, Il have great mind
to make the punishment fit the crime
by putting some Of the pepper on
your tongue"
"All right papa" returned Willie,
trying to hide merry smile, "but
the next time | will upset the sugar
bowl"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
ENDS DYSPEPSIA,
INDIGESTION. GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin" cures sick
sour stomaChs in five minutes
Time It!

Really does" put bad stomachs in
order-"really does" overcome indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and
sourness in five Enthusiastically
that-makes Pape's Diapepsin the lar
gest selling stomach regulator in the
world. If what you eat ferments into
stubborn Jumps, you belch gas and
eructate sour undigested food and
acid; head is dizzy and aches; breath
foul; tongue coated; your insides filled
with bile and indigestible waste, re-
member the moment "Pape's Diapep.
sin" comes In contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's truly
astonishing-almost marvellous, and
the Joy Is its harmlessness.
A large fifty-cent case of Pape's Dia.
pepsin will give you hundred dollars
worth Of satisfaction.
It's worth its weight in gold to men
and women who can't get their stom.
achs regulated. 1t belongs in your
home-should always be kept handy
in case of sick, sour, upset stomach
during the day or at night. It's the
quickest, surest and most harmless
stomach doctor in the world.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
SAGE TEA DARKENS GRAY
HAIR TO ANY SHADE. TRY IT.!
Keep Your Locks Youthful, Dark,
Glossy and Thick With Common
Garden Sage and Sulphur.

When you darken your hair with
Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can
tell, because it's done so naturally, SO
evenly. Preparing this mixture,
though, at home is mussy and trouble.
some. For so cents you can buy at
any drug store the ready-to-use tonic
called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Hair Remedy" You just dampen a
sponge or soft brush with it and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at time. BY morn
Ing all gray hair disappears, and, after
another application or two, your hair
becomes beautifully darkened, glossy
and luxuriant. You will also dis
cover dandruff is gone and hair has
stopped falling.
Gray, faded hair, though no dis
grace, is a sign of old age, and as we
all desire youthful and attractive APP
pearance, get busy at once with wy
eth's Sage and Sulphur and look years
younger.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
SENDS ARMS AND
MEN into MEXICO
GERMAN BlUEJACkETS WITH
MACHINE GUNS GUARD Lee
CATION AT CAPITAL.
AMERICAN MARINES ON DUTY
Detail of Soldiers at Consulate Re-
placed by Picked Squad Under
Sergeant - President Awaits
Full Report of Execution.

Vera Cruz, Mexico-The command.
er of the German cruiser Dresden
shipped to the German legation in
the City of Mexico two machine guns
and 10000 rounds of ammunition. Ac-
companying the shipment went a
squad of bluejackets from the Dres-
den in civilian dress.
The detail of bluejackets on duty
at the American consulate here was
withdrawn and replaced by a guard
of picked marines under the command
of sergeant. This step was taken
after Gen. Gustave Mas, commander
of the federal forces here, had been
notified and given his consent
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Presence of Mind.

A tramp called at Mr.. Cobb's house
one morning.
I've walked many miles to see
you, SIR he said, because people
told me you were very kind to poor
unfortunate fellows like me-"
Indeed" said the old gentleman
And are you going back the same
way?"
yes, sir" was the answer.
WELL" said Mr.. Cobb, Gust con.
tradict that rumor as you go, will
you? Good morning. "-Lippincott's
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Villas Story May Be Accepted.

ngton.-Presiden Wilson and
Secretary Bryan conferred briefly on
various phases of the Mexican situa-
ton. No announcements were made
after the conference, but it is under
stood a complete report on the execu
tion at Juarez of William s. Benton,
the British subject, is awaited before
the view of this government toward
the incident is made known.
Upon the truth or falsity of Villas
statement that Benton tried to kill
him will depend the view which both
Great Britain and the United States
will take of the affair. The prevalent
belief in official circles is that in the
absence of any satisfactory evidence
to the contrary it will be difficult for
this government, at least, to rejec'
Villas version.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
$5OO,OOO to Fiuht Malaria,

Washington.-Con that II
was just as proper for the federal
government to spend money to .eradi-
cate malaria and typhoid fever as to
investigate the cattle tick, hog chol.
era or dourine in horses, Senator
Ransdell introduced a bill to appro.
pirate 100000 to fight malaria and
typhoid.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Teacher-Now, little girls, l have
told the class about the wicked place
being paved with good intentions.
Now, what do you suppose heaven IL
paved with?
Little Girls with a delightful recol-
lection of fresh air nic))-Ham
sandwiches, bananas, an pie.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Boy Bandit Killed.

Detroit, Mich.-Two brothers, mere
boys, armed and in "a stalen auto,
sped across the city, robbed two stores
and attempted to hold up third.
only to be stopped by bullet from
the revolver of Myer Rapenport, who
shot and killed the elder.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Bandits Obtained sa6o.ooo.

Birmingham, Ala-About $260,000
is the amount of money secured by
the bandits who held up the New
Orleans flyer on the Queen & Cres-
cent railroad near Birmingham Thurs
day night, according to the statement
of a railroad official.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Dome in Frisco Fair Palace Falls.

San Francisco, Cal. portion OF
the great dome on Panama-Pacific
exposition's palace of manufactures
collapsed and fell 165 feet, causing
damage estimated at $4,000. There
were no workmen about because Of
the rain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Missing Men Villa Recruits.

FL Paso, Tex.-In telegram re-
ceived here by the American consul
ate Juarez, Thomas D. Edwards, Gen.
Villa suggests that the Americans
reported missing in Mexico may be
included in batch of American re-
cruits which, he says, he has rejected
and will send back to Juarez by the
first troop train.
Villas telegram says there are Is
of the Americans who wished to join
his forces. but whom he found un.
desirable.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Policeman Kills Robber.

Chicago.-Caught trying to open
the safe in the Schultz Brothers laun-
dry in Fullerton avenue, on the
North Side here, John Owens, As, was
shot and killed by Policeman John
Mulika, but his companion escaped.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Bankers Widow Hanus Self.

Arcola, Ill.-Mrs. Jennie E. Snyder,
one of Arcola's oldest residents, took
her own life at her home here, strang-
ling herself with a piece of linen
skirt, tied to bed post. Her hus-
band, until his death few months
ago, was a banker here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Joseph Eels Succumhs.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Joseph Fels,
head of the FEELS Naptha Soap COM
pany, and millionaire advocate of the
single tax, died at his home at Phila-
delphia. Death was due to pneumo-
mia, which followed an attack Of
neuritis, Fels was 81 years old.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Their Act.

"The men in congress who are op
posing the franking privilege are act
ing quite apropos."
I'm what way?"
I'm trying to lick the free stamp
proposition"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Three Quakes In Maine.

Eustis, Me.-Three distinct earth
tremors were felt in this section. The
first was light. Five minutes later
there was another, which shook
houses. The third shock, Is minutes
after the second, was light.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
eermer Named by Miners.

Springfield, Ill.-Adolph Germer OF
Mount Olive has been elected vice
president of the United Mine Workers
of Illinois. according to returns from
the referendum election announced
at state headquarters here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Gleason.-An election will be called
here soon for the purpose of voting
bonds for electric lights; also for grav-
cling the streets. This question has
been agitated great deal here for
some time, but for some cause has
never been put to a voting test.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
"Dry" Forces Meet in Texas

Fort Worth, Tex.-Leading Prohi-
oitionists of Texas are in session here
for a conference to frame a !egisla-
tive program and agree upon Pro-
hibition-Democratic candidate for gov.
ernor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Horses and Cards.

why is it you always win at
poker?" she asked, land always lose
when you back horses?" well, my
DEAR" came the genial response, 81
don't shuttle the horses. London Elk.
press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Girls Form GOOD HabIts club

Dodge City, Kan.-Forty young
women of Dodge City have organized
a Good Habits club, and will receive
attentions only from young men who
do not swear, smoke, drink or gam.
Bile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Lexington.-Prof. Hugh A. Powers
of the chair of agriculture in the Hen
derson county high school, has the
consent of Prof. H. A. Morgan of the
chair of agriculture in the University
of Tennessee to bring his faculty here
and hold short course in agriculture
for the farmers of Henderson county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Must Not Feed Baby with Bottle

Cambridge, Feeding baby
by bottle is flirting with DEATH" said
DR.. John L. Morse of Harvard's medi-
cal school. "Eighty-five per cent. OF
the infants dead have been bottle
fed"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
An Invitation.

Delighted Young Lady Ito young
man she has been dancing with)-Oh,
| could dance to heaven with you!
Young Man-And can you reverse?
Life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Beats Girl To Death

Rome,-A Tivoli girl was beaten to
death by her mother because she ran
away to see tango shows in the mo
vies," the child dying of fractured
skull.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
More system,

81 have engaged an efficiency expert
to look over my poultry farm"
What for?"
ITO see il we can't have less cackle
and more eggs"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
Not Good,

Patience-Was the captain a good
sailor?
Patrice-Good? | should say not.
never heard a man use such awful
language.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Art of Conversation.

your wife must be awful clever!
She talks like a book"
Yes; have known her silence to
be eloquent and her frown to speak
volumes Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Observation-Disclosures made to
the police by four young girls ranging
in age from ~ to 16 years, inmates Of
recently founded orphan asylum in
this city, has resulted in the arrest OF
]. P. Sayers, head of the institution,
and Frank Smith, an attendant on the
place. The two men are charged With
violation of the age of consent law.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Il almost changed countenance
when | heard it."
What pity you lost such
chance!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Knoxville.-W. T. Farmer, a mem.
Der of the Knoxville police force, shot
and killed d. ID. Boozer in the for.
mer's home. Farmer claims he open.
ed the door of room and that he
found his wife and Boozer together;
that the latter jumped for a pistol
hanging in holster near him. Farmer
says he then fired, wounding Boozer,
who ran nearly block before he fell
dead.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Chattanooga-A movement to re-
move the Sweetwater Military insti-
tute to Chattanooga has been started
here. No action has been taken in
the matter beyond the appointment Of
a committee from the chamber of COM
merce to confer with Col. Hulvey in
regard to the matter and terms.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Marriage Is a tie, which may &C
count for the fact that SO many fell
lows are roped in.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
IF YOU'RE GRoUcHY

1t is likely that your liver needs stir
ring up. Wright's Indian Vegetable
Pills will set you right quickly. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Drive that cough from your system.
Deans Mentholated Cough Drops will
surely help you-5c at all Drug Stores.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Bristol.-Harry Locker, alias Harry
Stone, 80 years old, was convicted
and given sentence of ten years. The
specific offense was the robbery Of a
North Carolina farmer of his pocket
book, containing $500. Locker and
]. w. Borland were arrested together
at the union station. Borland was
given four years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27
Another Area,

The grand opera prima donna fell
down in the opening of the aria"
"Strangel So did our cook"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-27

Many little man comes up to our
expectations, where big man falls
short