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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
GEN. EMMIcH is KILLED
German Leader at Liege Dead--Was
Leader of Tenth Army Corps.
Fighting Under Difficulties.

Brussels. The death of Gen. Otto
Won Emmich, the German commander
at Liege, has been confirmed. He is
succeeded by Lieut. Gen. Won Marwitz.
Reports from Liege state that there
il great decentralization among the Ger
man troops and that many Of the Of
ficers and men are committing sui
eide by drowning In the River Mouse.
A great trial has been the heat of
the last few days, in which sunstroke
has been an additional enemy. The po-
sitions OF the men are exposed, and
the Belgian service headgear is one of
the least practical.
Gen. Otto Won Emmich was 66 years
old. He Joined the army as a volun-
teer In 1866 and was promoted two
years later to lieutenancy. He took
part In the FrancoPrussian war in
1901. Afterward he was promoted
through all the grades until he became
major-general in 1901. When he was
appointed to the command of the
Tenth army corps he was made gen.
eral.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
JAPAN IGNORES PROTEST
Niponese official Sees No Need Of
any Explanation--Wiil Act With
Clear Conscience.

New York.-Cable dispatches from
Tokyo to the East and West News bu-
reau, Japanese news agency, read:
A high official of the foreign office
says: Japan has received no note
whatever from the American govern
ment in connection with the present
crisis. Even in case necessity arises
for Japan to take upon herself the duty
of discharging her treaty obligations
to Great Britain, Japan sees no need Of
any explanation for such an action,
for she shah act with clear con-
science in justice.
eve are confident the United States
understands full we'll this position Of
Japan, and, consequently, we cannot
think for a moment that our good
neighbor, America, shall be swayed by
any uneasiness by the attitude of
Japan"
Count Okuma, Japan's premier, de-
clared that Japan, If forced to join
the European conflict, will do so with
the single purpose of fulfilling her
treaty obligation to her ally and of up
holding the cause Of Justice. Her OBJ
ject is the maintenance of peace in the
Orient.
"Japan's proximity to China breeds
absurd rumors, but declare that
Japan acts with clear conscience, in
conformity to justice and in perfect
accord with her ally. Japan has no
territorial ambition, but hopes to stand
as the protector Of peace in the Orient
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
ITALY IS HAVING A
HARD TIME NOW
NEUTRALITY DECISION EMBAR-
RAISES ITALY-ENcouNTERs
WORST CRISIS IN HISTORY.
NATION AFRAID OF AUSTRIA
May Be Drawn Into War-DecIaratio
Of Neutrality Considered Tempo
rary Notwithstanding for
Decisive Battle.

R0me.--ltaly's position is becoming
daily more embarrassing. The decis-
ion Of neutrality has divided the ma
ton into two parties. One composed
of radicals and socialists, the tradi-
itional enemies Of Austria, completely
approves the governments decision.
The other, comprising the best ele-
ment Of the country, advocates uncon-
lditional support of Austria and Ger
many.
Every party, whatever its sympa-
thies, admits that Italy is going
through the worst crisis it ever has
been called to face, and in view of her
interests In the Adriatic and the Med
,iterannean, she finds herself between
dilemmas and may not be able to re-
main neutral.
In fact, the declaration of neutrality
is now considered only a temporary ex-
lpedient, destined to enable Italy to
take proper stand after a decisive
battle. 1t is contended that while she
cannot follow Germany in aggressive
war, yet she cannot afford to allow
Austria a preponderating influence In
the Balkans. A German and Austrian
victory would mean realization of Aus
tria's old dream of ION to Salonika
whether Greece wants it or not"
1t would mean also the possession
of Valona. In this case the Adriatic
would become an Austrian lake, with
Austria Hungary holding the key.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
crIevanc. Of suffraoIsm.

One Of the grievances of suffragists
is the inferior position occupied by
women as parents. A couple of days
ago woman, whose husband had, so
far as she knew, gone down In the
Empress of Ireland, applied to the
Willesden magistrates for vaccina-
ton exemption for her infant son. She
was informed from the bench that the
exemption order could not be granted
until the fathers death was legally
proved, as "the law did not recognize
her as the parent OF the child" II
the law does not enable woman to
rank as the parent of her children 1t
must be "hass" Of the most asinine
type--London Globe.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Rurrow Grateful


Complete or official figures on the
hot race between Sam C. Williams and
Robert Burrow for the remainder of
the unexpired term Of United States
Senator John K Shields on the state
supreme bench show Williams elected
by 1885 votes.
Conceding defeat Judge Robert Bur-
row wired State Chairman l.. d. Hill
at Nashville as follows:
Accept my thanks for the splendid
work you and your forces have done.
1t is not your fault we did not win.'
Since it was in East Tennessee that
Judge Williams received the majority
that elected him, naturally his friends
are majority in this end of the state,
and they are highly gratified at his
election, despite the poor showing
made by him in East Tennessee. His
majority in this section approximates
$4,000, where it was claimed he would
get lead of more than 10000. But
while his showing in this end of the
state was disappointment to his
friends, they attribute it entirely to
light vote in most of the counties.
In Knox County, where he was ex-
pected to receive majority of nearly
1000, Burrow got the count by SO.
This Is accounted for by the fact that
the Republican campaign managers in
this county left Judge Williams name
off the instruction card, which cost
him, it is estimated, from 1000 to 5000
votes. This action has caused feeling
between Democrats who supported
Judge Williams and those who man
aged the county campaign, and had it
cost Judge Williams the election, as
1t came near doing, 1t probably would
have caused an irreparable breach.
On the whole, followers of Gov.
Hooper claim Judge Williams cleo
ton makes outlook promising for
Hooper in November, and there is
some grounds for their claim that
Hooper is easily 10000 votes strong
er in East Tennessee than Williams
was, although it is admitted he will
be much weaker in Middle and West
Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
IRON FRONTIER STOPS ARMY
"on to Paris" Campaign Easier
Mapped Than Fought-Forts
Block the Route.


New York.-In view of dispatches
from the European war front, the kai-
ser and his military advisers have
found that an ION to Paris" campaign
is much more easily mapped out than
fought. The Wanted Iron Frontier"
of France is deserving it's name
against the mightiest assaults of the
Germans, but its full strength is yet
to be tested.
"Ahead" is veritable work of forts
covering backward over 200 miles of
territory that fairly bristles with men
and guns into the best fortified city
in the world-the French capital. Mil
itary experts agree with practical una
monthly that the kaiser has laid out for
himself the greatest undertaking in
the history of civilized warfare.
France has been scheming against
just such an invasion as the Germans
have projected for the last A years,
or ever since their defeat In the
Franco-Prussian war. The result is
that there is no frontier in the world
SO we'll fortified and guarded as the
212 miles of French territory stretch
ing from Switzerland on the south to
Belgium on the north.
Forts, fortresses and batteries lit
orally crown the Vosges Mountains.
The passes and villages between have
been woven with railways and roads
designed to facilitate the concentra-
ton OF troops.
There is not mile of ground be-
tween Epinal and Belgium that is not
commanded by the bristling guns of
French forts, and after having passed
the frontier forts--if they ever do
the Germans will be confronted with
the chain Of forts surrounding Paris.
which is known throughout Europe as
"the best fortified city in the world"
These forts around Paris cost $780,
00O, 900.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
sLAvs JOINING IN FIGHT
Bulgarian Government Prepares for
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Not De-
fined--Austrla's Blockade.

Nish, Servia.-The Servian and
Montenegro armies which had effect.
ed junction on the border of Here
govina, are now operating together.
Servian artillery is engaged in the
bombardment Of Gorashda, on the
River Drina, 20 miles southeast of
Sarayevo. the Bosnian capital. Servian
troops already had captured the Bos-
MAN town of Vardishta at the juno
lions of the Rivers Drina and Linn.
Some unimportant outpost encoun-
tiers are reported on the Servian from
tier at different points on the Rivers
Save and Danube.
Reports reaching here from Sofia
state that the Bulgarian government is
preparing for eventualities, but it is
not known what it has in view.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
BELGIAN CAPITAL
MOVED TO ANTWERP
REMOVAL INDICATES THAT BEL.
CLANS REALIZE GERMANS
MADE GREAT HEADWAY.
BRUSSELS BEING FORTIFIED
25,o0o Men With Trenchins Tools and
Ordinary Picks and Shoveis Throw
Up Defenses With Fran
tic Speed.

Brussels.-The reinforced German
cavalry has penetrated to Wavre, a
town only Is miles southeast of Brus-
sells.
Expecting an early attack by this
force on the City of Brussels itself, the
government caused the hurried re-
moval of the capital from Brussels to
Antwerp. The Belgian ministers CT
war, finance and foreign affairs and
the French and Russian ministers to
Belgium have left Brussels for Ant
werp. The affairs Of France and
Russia were left in the hands of the
Spanish legation.
Brussels, practically an unfortified
city, resounds to the noise of picks and
shovels, as soldiers and civilians alike
are working to strengthen the de-
lenses. The government is preparing
for long siege, and everything pos
sible is being done to enable the city
to hold out for months against Ger
man artillery attack.
The removal of the capital to Ant
werp indicates that the Belgian war OF
flee realizes the German troops have
made great gains through the country
to the south and east of the capital,
and bears out the theory that the Ger
man advance is as methodical as a
machine.
Entertainments have been dug across
all the roads leading into the city. The
radius of this line Of earthworks has
been extended daily. Fully $4,000 men
with trenching tools and ordinary picks
and shovels have been throwing up
these defenses with frantic speed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
COLUMBIA TO HOLD
MULE SHOW SOON
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECT DR..
w. p. WoLDRIDGE CHIEF MAR
Shall OF SHOW.
FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER
Or. Woodbridge Given Power to Name
His Own Committee and to Attend
to Any Other Business-Show
viii Be Held in Streets.
Nashville.

Nashville.
The board Of directors of the Column
bia board of trade met and elected
DR.. w. p. Woodbridge chief marshal
for the first Monday in September
horse and mule show. DR.. Woodbridge
was given the power to name his own
committees and to attend to such other
business as he sees fit. Several hun
dred dollars will be offered in prizes,
besides number of prizes offered by
the different merchants of the town
for the different rings. The show win
be held in the streets of the city, will
begin at 10 o'clock, and will last all
day. The Columbia band will be en-
gagged to furnish music, and big day
is expected. Moving picture machines
will be on hand to make pictures of
the entire features.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
DISAPPEARED
Coffee AlIs Vanish Before Postum.

1t seems almost too good to be
true. the way headache, nervousness.
insomnia, and many other obscure
troubles vanish when coffee Is dis
missed and Postum used as the regu-
lar table beverage.
The reason is clear. Coffee con-
tains a poisonous drug caffeine
which causes the trouble, but Postum
contains only the food. elements in
choice hard wheat with q little mo-
lasses.
A Phila. man grew enthusiastic and
wrote as follows:
Until Is months ago used coffee
regularly every day and suffered from
headache, bitter taste in my mouth,
and Indigestion; was gloomy and irri-
table. had variable or absent appetite,
loss of flesh, depressed In spirits. etc.
Il attribute these things to coffee,
because since quit 1t and have drank
Postum feel better than / had for
20 years, am less susceptible to cold.
have gained 20 lbs. and the symptoms
have disappeared-vanished before
Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE" In pkgs.
Postum comes In two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled. 15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes a delicious bever-
age instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds is
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold By Grocerh
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
In Souedunk.

The Justice: I'm goin to fine We
so cents, Bijah, an eff you don't pay
yell have to go to the calaboose."
The convicted one: Fifty cents,
squire! Well, me fer tn calaboose-
an don't you fergit tibet I'm to have
three meals day an clean blankit."
The jestice: What you amin at,
Bijah? Tryin' to have tn taxes rails
ed? You're discharged"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Move Old Landmark.

The old Bonner house, at Fayette-
vile, now owned by Mr.. George A.
Jarvis, is being moved for the second
time in its history, the lot on which
1t recently stood having been pur-
chased for the site of the federal post
office to DO erected In the near fu-
ture. An interesting bit of history is
connected with this house, which is
one of the old landmarks of the town.
Forty years ago the house was moved
from the public square to the lot on
which 1t has since stood, and was oc-
cupied by DR.. Moses Bonner and fam
lily. While the house stood on the
square, Alec Greer, son OF Joseph
Greer of Revolutionary fame. was mar
ried there to Miss Eliza Todd. At the
time of the marriage the house stood
on the site now occupied by George A.
Jarvis, one of the leading merchants
of the town. Mr.. Jarvis is grandson
of Mrs. Greer and it is peculiar CO.
incidence that he is doing business on
the spot where his grandmother plight
ed her wedding vows. Mr.. Jarvis is
now the owner of the old Bonner
house, which he occupied for several
years previous to the government pur-
chase of the lot.
Another coincidence connected with
this house is that Mr.. Cummins, who
is experimenting the moving, is son
of the man who moved the same house
some forty years ago. Many people
have watched the moving of the old
residence, which is still in a good state
of preservation, and will, in all preb-
ability, be used for number of years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
llI.Mannered Genius.

Francesca Berger, the composer and
plano teacher, in his "reminiscences,
Impressions, and Anecdotes speaks
OF Hans Won Bulow as "a very &c
centric man" Invited to dine with the
directors of the Philharmonic, Won
Bulow answered: What have done
that, besides playing at your concert.
I should also be expected to dine with
your directors ?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
VARYING TERM FOR YOUTH.

Knoxville.-In criminal court Mel
son Pack, boy of IS years. was de-
clared guilty Of voluntary manslaugh-
ter for killing Fred Satterfield in Ions
dale, in June. He was given an in.
determinate sentence Of two to ten
years. Pack was escorting young
lady to an ice cream social and Sat
terfield overlook the couple and at.
tempted to take the young lady away
from him, it is said. Pack was charg
ed with first degree murder.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
JAPAN DRAWN INTO FIGHT
Japs Demand That Germans With
draw from orient--Must Reply
in One Week.

Tokyo.-Japan sent an ultimatum to
Germany demanding the withdrawal of
German warships from the Orient and
the evacuation of Kiau Chau, and Civ
ing Germany until Sunday to comply
with the demand. Otherwise, the ulti-
matum states, Japan will take action.
The general expectation here is that
the ultimatum will be followed by war.
Owing to doubts whether communi
cations with Berlin were assured,
Japan, to insure the arrival OF the Ill
timatum, forwarded it to Berlin by
six channels, including Washington,
London and Stockholm
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21

Charles C. Gilbert, secretary of the
Tennessee Manufacturers association,
was In Chattanooga en- route to Ath-
ems to attend the annual meeting of
the East Tennessee Editorial associa-
ton. Mr.. Gilbert says he has made
an investigation as to the effect of the
European war on trade conditions in
Tennessee and finds it has had very
little If any serious effect He reports
trade conditions good with only one
or two instances where any complaint
could be credited to the war and this
was merely temporary, causing de-
lay In shipments. He believes if the
war continues and becomes more gen.
eral among the European nations that
America will of necessity become the
source Of supply to those countries.
With the bumper crop of wheat in Ten
nessee followed by a large crop of
corn, as now indicated, Tennessee
stands in better condition than for
years from trade viewpoint.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Fighting at Tonqres.

Amsterdam.-Fi in the neigh
borhood of the Belgian town of Tom
gres, to the north of Liege, was re-
sumed, according to the correspond
ent of fthe Telegraph at Maestricht,
who says that after quiet night an
artillery duel was recommended.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Reports on Examinations.

According to the report Of the first
examinations held under the state
uniform examination law, by r. l..
Bynum, chairman Of the committee in
charge, to Superintendent of Educa-
tion Thompson, 5G,255 papers were
examined and 10,109 certificates is
sued to teachers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
May Cause Naval Action.

London.-Great Britain's declaration
of war against >Austria-Hungary will
no doubt be followed Immediately by
naval action in the Adriatic.
The Austrian fleet includes four
dreadnaughts, IL predreadnaughts and
~ cruisers.
England and France have determin-
ed to destroy II.
The exact strength Of the English
Mediterranean fleet is secret. France
has almost her entire fleet in the Med
iterranean,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Bonds for Clerks.

State Comptroller George P. Wool
len is mailing out blank bonds to all
county court clerks, asking that each
newly-eleoted official be furnished a
blank that he may execute his bond
without unnecessary delay.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Russians Demand PASSAGE

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has made da-
mand on Turkey that the Russian
Black Sea fleet be given unrestricted
passage through the Dardanelles, ac-
cording to report published in the
Polieicten.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Permit Cruiser to Land.

Washington. -Germany will permit
the cruiser Tennessee, bearing gold
for Americans, to enter Bremen, and
will provide trains to bring Americans
from the baths and resorts in the south
70 that port.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
telegraph Suspended.

New York.-Austria has suspended
all Geographic relations with France,
the French colonies, Servia and Mon
tenegro for both terminal and transit
traffic. This announcement was made
by the Commercial Cable company.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Germans Bombard Town.

Paris--A German bombardment of
Pont-a- Mousson, in the department of
Muerthe and Moselle, 20 miles north
west of Nancy, is on. A hundred big
shells fell in the town, killing and
wounding inhabitants and demolishins
buildings
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
ECLIPSE In Russia.

st. observation-disclosures soldiers
and peasants have been informed that
the solar eclipse, which will be visible
In few days, is a natural occurrence,
for fear they will imagine it an evil
omen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Clement for Senator.

]. A. Clement is the Democratic
nominee for senator from the Twenty
third Senatorial District, composed Of
the counties of Houston, Humphreys,
Dickson and Stewart as result of
the decision of the senatorial COM
mittee
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Say Squadron cornered.

London.-The Hong Kong CORE.
spondent of the Exchange Telegraph
company says it is reported there that
the British fleet in the far east has cor.
nered the German far east squadron.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Rouman;a Ready.

London.-Roumania will immediate.
ly wage war on Bulgaria in the event
that the latter attacks Servia, accord
ing to the Exchange Telegraph, which
is so informed by high diplomatic
source.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Reunion at Brighton.

The fortieth annual reunion of the
Confederate veterans of Upton coun-
ty was held under the auspices of Joe
Brown bivouac of Confederate veter-
Grams at Brighton. Between 1000 and
5000 people were in attendance, Shell
by, Fayette, Lauderdale and other
counties besides Upton being well rep
resented. Capt. d. w. Ruffin of Gov
ington presided as master Of ceremon-
les and gracefully introduced DR.. AL
bert Sydney Johnson, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of Jackson,
the principal speaker of the day, who
delivered an eloquent address upon the
Confederate soldier. Paul Tinker and
Ralph Strong of Brighton, who spoke
In the afternoon, were applauded. and
Master William Ruffin of Covington
recited most effectively Bob Taylor's
Brownsville speech. The Newbern
brass band furnished music for the oc-
CASTOR
A barbecued dinner and many other
good things were served.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Austrian Liner Taken.

Alexandria, Egypt.-The big new
Austrian Lloyd liner Marienbad was
captured by a British warship near
here while on the voyage from Bonn
bay 10 TIiests. She was brought into
mort.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Prince George Wounded.

London.-A Central News dispatch
from Nish, Servia, says Prince George
of Servia was wounded while watch
ing the Austrian bombardment of Bel
grade.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Modern TRANSPORTATION.

rs that birthmark on that child's
facet"
mo. That's where the canceling
machine hit him when he was travel
ing by parcel post. Buffalo Express
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
GEN. pelmllna Wounded.

London.-A dispatch says that Gen.
Deimling, commander of the German
Fifteenth army corps, is in hospital
at the front. A bullet passed through
his neck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-08-21
Austrians in Servia.

London.-A Vienna dispatch to Reu-
ters' Telegram company says it is
semi-officially announced that the Aus
trian troops have invaded Servia at
several points.