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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
FRENCH IN ALSACE AGAIN
Fighting in Belgium Continues With
out Advantage on Either Side.
Petrograd Claims Victory.

New York.-After days Of incessant
fighting dents at last have been made
in that part Of the battle line which
had run virtually straight north and
south from Ypres, in Belgium, to the
bend in the elbow in the vicinity of
the forest of Aigue, in France.
Just short distance above its cen.
ter this line now curves like an In
verted letter 49," the allies having
pushed back the Germans east of Ar
mentieres in an endeavor to press into
Lille, and the Germans having forced
the allies to give ground around La
Bassee, probably hoping to obtain con-
troll Of Bethune, a railroad center sew
en- miles west Of La Bassee.
OF fighting near the coast, where
British and French naval vessels are
endeavoring to aid the allied troops
in holding back the German advance.
nothing was vouchsafed In the report.
Altkirch. in Upper Alsace, near the
Swiss frontier, has been taken by the
French at the point of the bayonet.
Since the outbreak of the war this
town has been the scene of much fight
ing and several times has changed
hands.
Petrograd claims the Germans con-
tinue to retreat and that Emperor
Nicholas forces have crossed the Wis
tula without resistance. The Austrians
are given credit in the Russian report
for continuing to fight stubbornly on
the Vistula, on the San and south Of
Przemysl.
The British admiralty has issued
statement saying that the necessity to
use its warships for convoy duty hav-
ing passed. British cruisers, aided by
vessels Of the Austrian, Japanese,
French and Russian navies. will
search the seas in an endeavor to run
down the eight or nine German cruis-
ers, including the Emden and ;lle
Karlsruhe, which have been playing
havoc withsshipping of the allied coun
tries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
COTTON RELIEF PLAN FAILS
Congress Adjourns After Having Been
In Continuous Session Nearly Nine
teen Months--Reconvene Dec. 7.

Washington.-After being in contin-
uous session since the inauguration Of
Woodrow Wilson, a period OF nearly
10 months. the Sixty-third Congress
adjourned its second session when pro-
longed efforts to procure Lever, Hef-
lin, Belle of Georgia and collapsed.
Leaders in this movement agreed to
adjourn, however. only on condition
that pending Gotten relief measures
would have right Of way when Con-
gress reconvenes Dec. 7.
Not more than 80 members Of the
House, and less than quorum Of the
Senate were present when the gavels
fell on adjournment without delay.
The end was accomplished through
passage of concurrent resolution
ending the session at pm.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
RUSSIANS ARE ADVANCING
Russia Says Germans Are Fleeing from
Warsaw--Abandon Positions That
Were Fortified In Advance.

Russia says 6ermanS Are fIeeIn9 from
Warsaw--Abandon Positions That
Were Fortified In Advance.
London.-The Times correspondent
at Petrograd telegraphs:
"The German armies are in full
flight from Warsaw, leaving all their
wounded. The Russians are in pur-
suit.
"The correspondent Of the Bourse
Gazette wires that exceptionally stub
born fighting occurred southwest of
Suwalki, where the Russians repulsed
all Of the enemy's attacks and assumed
counter offensive, the Germans los
ing heavily. The Germans. after being
REINFORCED, made an advance, support
ed by artillery fire, and the fighting
continues. The correspondent adds
that the Mlawa column, connecting
two groups Of German forces in East
Prussia and on the Thorn-C racow
front, has confined itself latterly to
foraging, and shows no intention of
advancing.
"In southwesterly direction from
Warsaw the Russians continued to
press the enemy, who is fighting stub
bornly on the Galician front. The fight
ing has been in progress for whole
week. Here the Austrians had assem-
bled several army corps, Of which
eight are now in the field, and exerted
every effort to turn the Russian posi-
ton. All accounts agree that they
have failed lamentably and have suf-
fered tremendous losses"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
MOVEMENT SOUTH IS BEGUN
Allies Attempt on German Right Flank
Fails, Says 6erlin-claim Panic
In Paris.

Berlin.-The following German COM
ment on the French official statement
has been given to the press:
"The tone of the French official war
bulletin was rather depressed and
caused panic In Paris. 1t admits a
retreat between the sea and Canal La
Bassee, and mentions the impetuosity
of the German attacks near Arras and
the Somme.
"This aggravates the pessimistic i'm
preston. 1t repeats that there have
been French defeats on the north
wing. In order to soften the impress
sion, an official note was issued two
hours later saying that the battle front
had shifted 200 kilometers northward,
and therefore patience always was
needed"
According to official accounts, the
twelfth week of the war was signalized
by the final checking of the envelop-
ing campaign which the allies for a
month have directed against the Ger
man right flank. The Germans, 1t is
declared, have begun to slowly but
definitely push southwark.
Events In the eastern theater Of the
war have not entered decisive phase,
1t is said.
Dispatches from the Austrian army
headquarters report that battle con-
tinues before Przemysl, where the line
has now assumed tine shape Of cres-
cent, with the Austrians attacking the
north and south horns.
On Oct. "a, $500 Russian prisoners
passed the Austrian headquarters,
while $4,000 additional prisoners from
Przemysl and Jaroslau are reported en-
route.
The use Of the anti-cholera serum in
the Austrian army has proved effect
I've. Army surgeons regard the danger
of an epidemic as having disappeared.
The total number OF prisoners Of
war confined in the camps In Germany
was announced to be 5,401 officers and
291, 468 men, including six French, 10
Russian and three Belgian generals.
More prisoners are said to be on the
way from the front.
Denial is given to report credited
to an Italian telegraph agency at Rome
that Cossacks had captured a Zeppe-
lin near Warsaw. 1t is officially
stated that no Zeppelin has been in
the vicinity Of Warsaw, and, more
over, that none Of the Zeppelins has
been taken In Russian Poland or any
where else.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

Washington.--After weeks of nego-
tiation between bankers and Federal
Reserve Board members tentative
agreement was reached when the
board virtually approved plan by
which fund of $1S5,o00,O00 will be
raised to care for the surplus cotton
crop and extend aid to cotton pro-
ducers. The plan is slightly different
from that originally proposed. but
loans will be made on cotton at six
cents pound. bearing interest OF not
more than six per cent for one year,
with a privilege of six months ex-
tension.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
TERRIBLE LOSS INFLICTED
Russians Claim Warsaw victory--En.
ergy of Troops savee City from
Bombardment

bOmparument
Petrograd.- official news bu-
reau in statement reviewing the
fighting around Warsaw says:
"The Russian troops displayed ex.
ceptional energy In coming to the de-
tense of Warsaw and saving the city
from German bombardment. The
Russian concentration was effected
with greater swiftness than was called
for by strategical reasons.
"The Siberian regiments arriving at
Warsaw were Immediately sent to the
front. During their bayonet charges
at night, in the forest Of Motchidlovsk,
the Siberian soldiers took many prison
ers belonging to the Twenty-first Ger
man corps.
"'The Seventeenth German corps and
some of their reserve troops, who at
tempted to push forward in the region
between Bionie and Prouschkoff, suf-
fered severely. 1t was there that the
Siberian troops, together with other
Russian forces, inflicted terrible losses
on the enemy. Many villages in the
vicinity were taken and retaken in
hand-to-hand fighting.
"In engagements near Kozienica the
Caucasian regiments also gave proof of
extraordinary courage. For eight days
these regiments were fighting on the
left bank Of the Vistula in the marshes,
where the trenches were constantly
under water. Here they sustained the
fire Of the enemy's heavy artillery, but
all the German attacks we've repulsed.
Several regiments suffered severe
losss and one regiment had three COM
manders seriously wounded, one after
the other"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
NAVIGATING FISH GO MAD
Piranhas, Described by Theodore
Roosevelt, scorn Birds, but De-
YOUR Skinned Monkeya

Writing of the piranha, the canni-
bal fish of South America, Colonel
Roosevelt In Scribner's says that he
did not find that they we're cannibals
among themselves. but only In the
sense OF eating the flesh of men. Dead
birds and mammals thrown whole and
unskinned into the water failed to at
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

On the occasion of official banquets
In Gwalior, India, miniature locomo-
tive and train Of cars, electrical, run
ming over a dinfinutive track laid
along the table. is SO constructed that
It automatically stops before each
guest with cargo Of cordiais and
cigars.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

tract the piranhes, whereas the
skinned carcass o. good-sized mon
key was at once seized, pulled under
the water and completely devoured by
the blood-crazy fish.
A man who had dropped something
of value waded In after 1t to above
the knee, but went very slowly and
quietly. avoiding every possibility of
disturbance. and not venturing to put
his hands into the water. But no
body could battle, and even the slight
est disturbance in the water, such as
that made by scrubbing the hands Wig
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

orously with soap, Immediately at
tracted the attention Of the savage
little creatures, who darted to the
place, evidently hoping to find some
animal In difficulties.
Once, while some Indians were at
tempting to launch boat, apd wero
making great commotion In the
water. q piranha attacked naked In
dian who belonged to the party and
mutiIated him as he struggled and
splashed, waist deep in the stream.
Men not making splashing and strug-
Cling are rarely attacked; but II one
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
piax ,s Recovering.

London.--The Madrid correspondent
of Reuters Telegram company says
the Mexican legation in the Spanish
capital has learned that former Pres
ident Porfirio Diaz Of Mexico, who Is
now in Biarrits, France. has complete
ly recovered from his recent illness.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

Denver.--Word has just been re-
ceived here Of serious clash between
a party of Colorado game wardens and
ZOE Utes from the government Indian
reservation in Utah, who invaded Colo
RADIO for the purpose Of getting their
winter supply Of venison.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Bomb Hits Hotel.

Amsterdam. - British vessels are
bombarding the Ostend batteries. The
Sluis correspondent of the Telegram
says that one bomb out of six fired
fell on the Hotel Majestic in Ostend,
where the German staff was dining.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Or. Ernest LaGarde Dies.

Emmitsburg, Md.-Dr. Ernest La
garde, for As years professor Of English
literature and modern languages at Mt.
st. Mary's College, died here. He was
born at New Orleans 6s years ago, and
during the Civil War served in the Con.
federate army
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Wealthy Youth Found Dead.

Kenosha, Wis.-The youth whose
body was found in the mouth of Pike
river here recently was identified as
Selden Miller, member Of wealthy
Philadelphia family, who disappeared
from home year ago. The identified
tion was made by brother. Emlin H.
Miller
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Revolt In Portugal.

Lisbon.-A revolutionary outbreak in
the cities Of Braganza and MARIA I'M
der the leadership of Adriano Beca, a
former colonel, has been promptly put
down, according to official announce
ment made here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Armistice Broken.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Gen. Maclovia Her
rera, a Carranza follower, has broken
the armistice fixed by the peace con-
vention at Aguas Calientes and attack
etd Parral, Chihuahua, according to Of
ficial advices here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Vigorous Attack from Tout.

Berlin.--An extraordinarily vigorous
French attack is being made from
Tout, along the line from Pont-A-Mous-
son to Gironville, against the German
army operating against the line of
fortresses extending from verdun to
Toul
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Hebrews Gather.

Cincinnati. - The most important
meeting of Hebrew executives of re-
cent years attended by the leaders In
all the various progressive movements
of American Hebrew was held.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

Compound to me and tried it at once
and found much relief. After that I
had no pains at all and could do my
housework and shopping the same
as always. For years l have praised
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for what it has done for me,
and shall always recommend it as wo-
mans friend. You are at liberty to use
my letter in any way" Mrs. THOMSON,
$40 w. Russell St, Philadelphia, Pa.
Change of life is one of the most
critical periods Of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known to
carry women so successfully through
this trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
III you want special advice
write to Lydia e. Pinkham Med
icine Co. (cOnfidential), Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Austrian Emperor Is m.

London.-It is reported here that
Emperor Francis Joseph is suffering
from asthma, sleeplessness and Is in a
very weak state. He Is also greatly
depressed by war and the ravages of
cholera.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Gen. Won MoItke Dying.

Amsterdam.-Dispatch here reports
that Gen. Won Moltke, chief of the
German general staff, is dying rrom
liver complaint. Gen. Won Falkenberg.
German minister of war, is acting In
his place.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
The. Bald Row.

what Is the matter with that
man." asked the inquisitive little girl
at the theater.
"The man sitting In the front row."
''Yes'm. The one whose hair is too
small for him."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Girl In Slain.

South Bend, Ind.-The body Of Hazel
Lane, Is, missing from her home here
since Aug. 10, was found In an out
house at Island Park, near here. A
mans shirt was knotted around her
neck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Villa Denounced.

Mexico City.-First Chief Venustiano
in a 5000 word proclamation to the
people Of Mexico City denounced Gen.
villa as the principal and original dis
turber OF the peace of the country.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

Austrian Commander courtmartialed.
Paris.-A Havas dispatch from Rome
says report has been received there
from Udine, Italy, that the Austrian
general, Bruderman, defender of Lem
berg, has been deprived of his COM
mand and ordered courtmartialed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Trained 10 II.

The Cynic-I don't see how you
managed to down that walrus hide
boot with SO much relish when you
were exploring in the arctic.
rne Explorer-W Why, man, I'd eaten
homemade pies in a boarding house!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
VILLAGES on Fire.

London.-"The villages of Schooten,
Ieftinghef, Wilskerke and Slype, in
Northern Belgium, are partly on fire."
according to the Daily Mails Flushing
correspondent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
German Destroyer Captured.

London. = An Exchange dispatch
from Picking, received here. states the
allied warships blockading Kiao-chau
have captured German destroyer,
which escaped from the harbor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

A ring with a glass set In 1t viii
make any little girl happy until she
meets another little girl with ring
that has two glass sets In it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

London.-A Central News dispatch
from Copenhagen says German advices
declare the Russians are making des-
perate preparations to retain Lemberg.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Poor Roads Affect Mind.

Chicago-Experts in mental ailments
agree that rural isolation due to bad
roads is serious factor in inflicting
disorders of the mind on women.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Proof PosItiye.

Hold on minute" sid man to
HIS party over the telea hone. Cen
trails on the line"
Il amt either!" exclaimed the In
dignant central.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
Too AssertIve.

"Do his attachments speak for them
selves?"
"They might, II he would permit
them to, but he insists on being their
spokesman"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

With one foot in the grave 1t doesn't
take a man very long to get there with
both feet
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

When an old bachelor decides to get
married he keeps as mum on the sub
ject as If he were about to rob safe.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
ElRG] s ses Eye ACHES sss EsINa

Naturally the reformer isn't sue.
cess unless he makes good.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

is attacked by any chance, the blood
in the water maddens the piranhas,
and they assail the man with frightful
ferocity,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

For harness sores apply Hanfords
Balsam. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
CABINET MEMBERS NAMED

Five Cabinet Members Appointed
BY National Commission.
Washington.-The Mexican national
convention at Aguas Calientes, which
recently voted itself the sovereign au-
thority In Mexico. has appointed COM
mittee of five ito assume the duties"
of five cabinet positions in Mexico
City, according to advices to the state
department. The committee is to take
charge of the portfolios Of foreign re-
lations, war, public instruction. Jus
tice and finance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

In the event of a civil war in Ire.
land the homes will be protected by
an armed corps of women.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
MRS. THOMSON
TELLS WOMEN
How She Was Helped During
Change of Life by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Philadelphia, Pa.-'T am just 81 years
Of age and during Change of Life suf-

fered for six years
terribly. | tried sew
eral doctors but none
seemed to give me
any relief. Every
monththe painswere
intensein both sides,
and m ad e m g SO
weak that / had to
go to bed. At last
a friend recommen-
ded Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30
MAJOR GENERAL ALLENBY

Major General AlIenby, who has
been distinguishing himself on the left
wing Of the allied army In France, 10
recognized az ono Of the most capable
OF Great Britaln's cavalry leaders. He
won fame In the South African war
and In 1910 was made Inspector gen
eraI Of cavalry In England.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-30

To cure costiveness the medicine must be
more than purgative; II must contain tonic,
Alternative and cathartic properties.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-02
CORD TO HOLD IN KIM0N0
Device That Very Properly May es
Said 70 FIJI 4 Lone.Felt
Want.

The long kimono seems to have
been permanently adopted from ia
pan; 1t is SO delightful a garment to
slip on in a hurry. There is no ad.
justment, no hooking, no buttoning.
But haven't there been times when
you've longed for girdle Of some sort
to confine its flowing folds to the fig.
ure? 1t gets so in the way at times!
Yet how ridiculous any girdle would
look upon 1t but the wide obi sash.
which. Of course, is part Of the real
Japanese garment. And the obi, while
appropriate and beautiful. is too elab-
crate and needs too much adjusting
for people in hurry.
But If girdles are out of the question
cords are not and an ingenious wo.
man recently took to making cords
for her kimonos, says the New York
Press. The effect reminds one some
what of the flowing, cordbound gowns
worn in the middle ages. The cord is
brought from the back around to the
front or side front, and is loosely
knotted.
To make the cord, procure about
eight yards Of common cotton cording
and cover 1t with silk the color of the
kimono. To do this, make a silk tub.
Ing of bias strips and thread the cord
through It with bodkin, or join the
flat bias strips together, turn the edges
in well, place the cording in the cen.
ter and whipstitch the silk about the
cord. The eight yards Of cording
should be cut into three pieces. After
they are covered with the silk, braid
the three pieces into one. This will
form a plat Place a tassel on each
end to cover the fastening of the ends.
Attach the center of the cord to the
center back Of the kimono, and It 10
ready to knot about the waist.