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The Washington herald., 1914-03-01
MERRY BANQUET HELD
BY FELLOWSHIP CLUB
Courses Interspersed with Addresses
and Musical Selections Are
Enjoyed.
PROMINENT MAsoNs ATTEND

'If you know everything. tell me of
what shape is the world?'
THE world-why, don't you know7 The
world Is round. of course"
What" CThis with considerable heat
and with the spirit Of challenge viorst-
ing in the questioner's voice) Round.
you say, eh?"
"oh. well. II you want to argue about
IL, it's square"
arguing stopped at the annual banquet
OF the Fellowship Club of Master Masons.
in the Metropolitan Hotel last night.
They cared little whether the world Is
square or round. Were here because
we're here" they sang. and that settled
II. And they certainly were there"
Nearly sc0 In number. the members Of
the Fellowship Club made merry at one
Of the most successful and merriest
events ever held by the club. The twelve
courses of the banquet were interspersed
with speeches, witty. spirited. and op-
timistic
All the speakers pointed to the work
Of the society and told OF the good that
Is done by Masonry In general and by the
Fenowship Club In particular. The
speakers were:
J. A. Williams. John H. CowIes, Sen
ator Cummins. Of Iowa: T John Newton,
Grand master, +. A. A. NJ. d., c.: Senator
Johnson. of Maine; Representatives Allen
p. Treadway, OF Massachusetts. and j.
l.. Slayden. OF Texas; Commissioner F
|. Siddons, Past Grand Master Charles
+. Baldwin. Past Grend Master Ben W.
Murch. Past Grand Master ]. Claude
KEEPER. Carter y. Keene. +. c. Snyder.
Robert Nuldrow. presidnt of the Trowei
Club; w. X. Metz, president of the Tres
tleboard Club: DIR. +. T.. Roberts presi-
dent of the Compass Club. and Henry II.
Smith, head Of the Lambskin Club.
The soloists. who rendered a well.
received musical program, were Ed l.
Hutchinson, Wilson Oliver. Z. l.. Wright,
and Miss Cramer. The orchestra played
under the personal direction of Herman
Rakemann
The Washington herald., 1914-03-01
Under the Capitol Dome.

President Wilson yesterday sent to the
Senate the nomination of Edward A.
Glenn. of Missouri, to be a member Of
the Mississippi River Commission.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-01

Owing to the complex task of drafting
antitrust legislation and slow progress
being made, members of the Senate pre-
dicted that Congress will not adjourn
before September l.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
BUMPS ITCHED ON BODY

Route No. 8, Cooper, Texas.-"I was
taken with an itching and my whole
body got covered with little red
bumps. It would itch till l would
scratch the blood out of my skin and
then 1t was just like fire. / could not
sleep at night until l got Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. I would battle in
warm water with Cuticura Soap and
then put on the Cuticura Ointment
and I got we'll quick. Two weeks
from the time / commenced to use
Cuticura Soap and Ointment | was
sound and well and ! have not been
bothered since. !
my baby had breaking out on his
ear and behind it and he would claw
the skin off. 1t spread and his little
ear was nearly rotted off. washed it
good with the Cuticura Soap and then
put on the Cuticura Ointment and
they healed 1t up" (Signed) Mrs.
Mary Boles, Jan. 2S, 1914
Cuticura Soap and OiI~inent sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free,with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
YOUNG MAN WELCOMED SIGN
Showed That Fiery Southerner Might
Almost Be Considered Back
In the Union"

Senator A. o. Bacon of Georgia tells
this story of Colonel Clayton, a fiery
southerner who went out of the Union
when his state did, and fought bravely
through the war. He refused to be
reconstructed" after the war was
over.
Once Confederate always a Con-
federate,' he was wont to say, and
although he recovered from the bit
terhess engendered in the four years
of strife he regarded himself as an
alien in the restored Union, and re-
fused to vote or to exercise any Of the
duties of citizen.
when the war with Spain broke
out, however, the old fire burned in
his eye, and he offered no objection
when his son. stalwart specimen of
young manhood, Joined the national
army and went to Cuba to fight,
One day, after the battle of San
Juan, the young man received letter
from him.
WELL he said thoughtfully, after
reading it. father is back in the Union
at last
Does he say so?' he was asked.
Not exactly, but he might as WELL
He writes United States" now with
out putting the word United in quo
tation marks"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
BEYOND THE JUVENILE COURT
Police Official Really Could Not Do
Much for Distressed Mother Of
Little jake"

The telephone bell jingled merrily
in the officers room at Central station
the other night and feminine voice
replied to the corporal's hello"
is dis der poleese station?"
Yes, madam"
well, I want you to find my poy
jake and send him home
What has jake done?"
''Nuddings. But he won't stay home
at nights. He just runs around and
runs around. And sometimes he dom
get home till nearly ten o'clock.
Smothering desire to laugh, the
corporal asked:
How old is Jakie?"
He vas thirty-two his last birth
day."
Madam gently replied the officer,
you had better let Jake alone. He
probably has got girl."-Louisville
Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Many Women at Work.

Prof Edward A. Ross says that
there are about 100000 women en-
gagged in gainful occupations in the
United States, and that the number Is
increasing much more rapidly than
the general population. The factory
has taken everything out of the home,
he says, except the preparing of food
and the rearing Of children. About
one-third of the single women of the
country between fifteen and twenty
five are engaged in occupations out
side of their homes, and in the city
so per cent, SO that nearly half the
women in the country are at work, but
between twenty-five and thirty-five
only one-fifth of the number are at
work outside the homes, most Of them
being married.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
MANY ARE KILLED IN V0SGES
Big Carnage Inflicted on Germans in
Five-Day Fight--Bodies of Thou
sands Are Found.


London.-Under direct orders from
the kaiser, Germany's main army, now
believed to be fully a million men, has
crossed the French frontier and is ad-
vancing by forced marches through
Tourcoing and Coartrai, Roubaix. 1t
has occupied Lille, from which the gar
rison, after dismantling the fortified
tions while citizens filled the trenches,
retired without firing a gun.
London.--It is stated that British
marines have occupied Ostend to pre-
vent the Germans from getting foot
hold on the English channel.
Paris.-The following official bulle-
tin was issued by the war office:
SIN the Vosges district our troops re-
sumed the offensive and drove back
the Germans, who had forced them to
retire ON the Saint Die side.
'"The Germans bombarded Saint Die,
an unfortified town.
"In the region between the Vosges
and Nancy our offensive movement
has continued uninterruptedly for five
days. The German losses have been
considerable-2,5O0 bodies were found
on a front of three kilometers south
east of Nancy and $500 bodies on a
front of four kilometers in the region
Of Vitrimont.
"Longwy, an old fortress, the garri.
son of which consisted of only one bat
TALON, which had been bombarded,
capitulated, after holding out for more
than "a days. More than half the gar
rison was killed or wounded. Lieut..
Col. Darche, governor Of Longwy, has
been nominated an officer of the Lee
gion of Honor for heroic conduct in
the defense of Longwy.'"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
ALLIES ARE FORCED
TO YIELD GROUND
FRENCH CLAIM GERMAN RIGHT
HAS BEEN TuRNED-ENeLIsH
TROOPS REST.
REPORT FIGHTING AT AMIENS
Germans Are Making Advances To.
ward Paris and Have Reached
Lafere, Town Within Sixty
Miles of French Capital.

London.-Taken at its face value
the official announcement, which men
tons that the progress of the German
right wing has forced the allies to
yield further ground, would seem to
indicate that the Germans, notwith-
standing repulses, are making daily
advances toward Paris.
The statement of Field Marshal Sir
John French, commander of the Brit.
ish troops, however, spoke of fighting
on the French left, but this, according
to one report, resulted in the German
right being slightly turned.
The Austrian invasion of Russia in
the Lublin district, which aroused the
apprehension of the allies has, If Rus
sian dispatches are to be relied upon,
been blocked and the Muscovites
claim to have turned the Russian de-
fensiye into an offensive action. There
is no confirmation of the report that
the Russians are in Koenigsberg.
The Post editorially calls attention
to statement issued by the French
embassy as indicating that the allied
forces have again been compelled to
fall back before the German advance
in the neighborhood of Lafere, which
is over 20 miles nearer to Paris than
the Cambrai-Le-Cateau, where the al
lies reorganized after the Germans
crossed the French border. Fighting
is also reported in the vicinity of
Amiens.
Lafere Is only little more than GO
miles from Paris as the crow flies.
The Post says: "a statement by the
French embassy discloses a situation
of much gravity. A German army was
attacking from the east the line of
Launois-Signy-L'Abbaye while another
German army was attacking from the
west the line of Lafere to Guise and,
though unsuccessful at Guise, was
making rapid progress at Lafere.
These two German armies were there
fore only 40 miles apart.
"The German army attacking on the
front of Guise and Lafere has clear
country behind it and sharp offensive
turning movement on the southeast
by this army will interpose it between
the French and Paris
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
HAGUE PROVISION
Killing Civilians by Air Bombs Pro.
tested--Attacks by Zeppelins
Arouse Wrath.

Antwerp.-The ministers of the for.
eign powers at Antwerp have protest
ed against the bombardment of Ant
werp by Zeppelin. A building owned
by an American citizen was destroyed.
All lights at Antwerp are out at 8
o'clock at night. The people of the
city are behaving with remarkable
courage and patriotism, although life
is becoming highly nerve-racking. Ant
werp is cut off from the entire country
except Malines, Client, Bruges and the
sea coast. The only communication
with the outside world is through Os-
tend.
London.-A dispatch to the Reuter-
Telegram company from its Antwerp
correspondent says that another raid
on the city by Zeppelin airship was
attempted. The effective measures
taken by the Belgian military authori-
ties, the correspondent continues, has
caused the German airship to retire.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
SISTERS TRICK
But II All Came Out Right.

How q sister played trick that
brought rosy health to coffee fend
Is an Interesting tale:
N"I was q coffee fiend--a trembling,
nervous, physical wreck. yet clinging
TO the poison that stole away my
strength. Knocked at Postum and
would have none Of 1t.
] "One day my sister substituted a
cup OF piping hot Postum for my morn
ing cup of coffee but did not tell me
what it was. noticed the richness
OF It and remarked that the coffee
tasted fine but my sister did not tell
me was drinking Postum for fear l
might not take any more.
"She kept the secret and kept CIV
ing me Postum instead Of coffee until
grew stronger, more tireless, got a
better color in my sallow cheeks and
q clearness to my eyes, then she told
me OF the health-giving. nerve
strengthening life-saver she had given
me In place Of my morning coffee.
"From that time became disciple
OF Postum and no words can do JUS
tice liz telling the good this cereal
drink did me. I will not try to tell 1t,
for only after having used 1t can one
be convinced of Its merits"
Ten days trial shows Postum's pow.
er to rebuild what coffee has destroy
ed.
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 boil
ed. 15c and zoe packages.
Instant Postum--is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
IN a cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
instantly. SEQ and SOC tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds u
about the same.
There's Reason" for Postum.
--sold by GrocerA
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Clean LIvinq Did Il.

: Christy Mathewson, one of the
greatest twirlers that ever hurled a
ball, is now serving his fourteenth
year in the majors, and most Of the
fans believe he is stronger than ever.
At the age of thirty-four "Matty" still
is the star finger of the Giants, and
not only has he few peers In the game
today, but none of them in his class
has seen such long term Of service
on the "big time The longer he
pitches the better he appears to be-
come. Strict attention to business, a
love for his profession and clean liv-
ing are the reasons for this popular
players great uccess.-Leslie's.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Took Her Too Literally.

A Bloomfield woman looked across
her lawn to where passers-by were
breaking off the poisoning twigs of
her favorite ounce tree.
1--WE might as well cut the tree
down as let it stand for people to de-
stroy." said she.
Half an hour later the tree lay on
the ground beside little Ratchet,
while around behind the house the
small boy of the family was getting a
switching with one of the branches.
This teaches us that we should be
sure of our audience before we employ
hyperbole in our ch.-Newark
News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
The New Freedom.

The duchess of Marlborough, who
has contributed $2,O0O,OOO to the suf
frage cause In England, "ss talking
about the new freedom Of women at
reception at Marble house, her
mothers Newport residence.
mo home" the duchess said, with q
smile-"no home is truly modern I'M
less 1t has two latchkeys.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Too 3,o.

Montague Glass was lunching with
two of his cloak and suit merchant
friends recently. The subject had
turned to real estate, and one of the
cloak and suit merchants was telling
of a house he had recently bought.
"And the dining room," he ex.
planned, helping himself to more salad,
lis so big 1t shall seat 20 peoples
God Forbid"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Praioe for Americans.

Mrs. Philip Martineau, having re-
turned from the United States to Eng
land, has much to tell of the interest
the Americans take in gardening OF
late years. She praises very highly
the custom at Portland, Ore, of giving
away hundred roses to the people
each year to beautify the fronts Of
their houses.
1T is a magnificent idea," she said,
"and the result admirably repays the
outlay. Other cities and towns should
copy the idea"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Horse Hadn't Had Fair Chance.

7orse hadn't Rad Fair Chance.
An Irishman who was selling a
horse to an English agent, who was
buying for the British army, was
asked by the latter would he guar
antee the animal as fit for his males
tvs service.
"Of course WILL" replied Pat,
whereupon the bargain was completed.
Some time afterward the agent met
Fat at fair.
why, you scoundrel," exclaimed the
Englishman, you guaranteed that
horse as fit for his majesty's serv-
ice, and he turned out useless for
the army"
Then, hang 1t. man, why didn't
You try him in the navy?" was the
reply.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Prince Albert Sick.

MISUNDERSTANDING the sick landed
by the hospital ship Bohilla was Prince
Albert, midshipman on the Colling-
wood, who went to a nursing home.
His case has nothing to do with the
hostilities.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

"Dermasol" is called 1.-THE Skins Best Friend" be-
cause IL quickly and efficiently relieves the following
skin troubles: Assesses, Ulcers Bois. Carbuncles,
Cold Sores Fever Blisters. Eczema, Eryspelas, Bar
bers Itch, Ivy Poisoning, poison Oak) Stings Mos
quito, Flea, Chigger and other INSECT bites Burns
Bruises, Excavations Prckly Heat, Sunburn Freck-
les, Chblains Frost Bites Chapped Hands, Lips, etc
Hang Nails, Cracked Cutlce around Finger Nails,
Rough Nails. Fine after shaving Excellent formanl-
curing Good for any skin trouble Direct TO you In
Soc jars. Send today and give your skin q treat
Dept D. KURus0L CLINICAL co., Pierce Bldg St. Louis, M
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Insured Against Loss.

No one ever doubts the curative
powers Of Hanford's Balsam after
once using 1t for external ailments on
man or beast. Countless unsolicited
testimonials from users Of this valu.
able remedy show what it has done
for them, and the manufacturers guar.
antee insures your satisfaction or the
return Of your money. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

Washington.-Official advices estab-
lished the fact that the Austrian cruis.
er Kaiserine Elizabeth had been dis
mantled in accordance with an agree.
ment reached between Austria and
Japan. Orders countermanding orders
from the emperor of Austria reached
the officers of the ship too late.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Foolish Remedies.

Mayor Mitchell of New York said Of
a foolish suggestion for winning VI
ster over to home rule:
This remedy reminds me of the
woman who looked up from the
woman's page and said:
John, 1t tells you here that sliced
onions scattered about the house will
absorb the smell of fresh paint
That's right, / guess, John an.
swered. Decapitation. too. win cure a
cold in the head"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
HERE'S WHERE WE LEARN

New York,-The European war is
directly responsible for the increased
price of foodstuffs, according to re-
port filed by Mayor Mitchell's citizens
committee, of which George w. Per-
kins is chairman. The committee says
that as a result of the war Americans
may become educated to living on
smaller quantities Of food, as other
nations do.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Solicjtude.

"You don't know how worry about
my husband" said the tired looking
woman as she leaned on her broom
for moment.
why, there's nothing to worry
about" answered the neighbor. Hes
sitting in chair on the back porch,
fast asleep"
Yes. But sometime when I'm not
there to look after him he's going to
fall out Of that chair and hurt him
self. Washington Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Wrong Moment for Applause

Friend Cat French play)-Why
did you applaud so vigorously when
that comedian made his speech before
the curtain?
Spriggins (confidentially)-So that
folks would think understood French.
What did he say?
Friend-He said the remainder of
his part must be taken by an under
study, as his mother was dying.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
The ElnderIess Kind.

Lillian Russell during recent visit
to Atlantic City was amazed to see
the number Of slashed skirts that still
prevailed on the boardwalk.
They must be last springs left
overs" she said.
Just then young girl in skirt
outrageously slashed at back and
front asked hor companion in pas s.
ing:
How do you like my new dress?
Fits like glove, doesn't it?"
Fits like a mitt, she'd better say"
murmured Miss Russell with a smile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Towns oocunIed.

London.-A st. Petersburg dispatch
to the Reuter- Telegram company says
the Russian troops in Eastern Prussia
have occupied Nordenburg, Sensburg
and Bischofsburg and the railway sta.
ton at Rothfliess, and adds that the
Russian advance continues.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

ELIXIR BABEK A GOOD TONIC
And Drives Malaria out Of the system.
your sBabek' acts like magic; / have
given 1t to numerous people in my par
ish who were suffering with chills. ma
laria and fever. / recommend 1t to those
who are sufferers and in need of good
REV s. Szymanowski St.
stephens Church, Perth Amboy. N. j.
Elixir Bnbek SO cents, all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co.. Washington, D. c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

Berlin.-Official reports made pub.
lie in Vienna and received here by
telegraph say that a battle of three
days duration at Krasnik lin Russian
Poland), 2S miles southwest of Lublin,
ended In a complete Austrian victory.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Had Nothing on Her Family.

Margery and Helen lived quite near
each other and occasionally played to-
gether. One day when they met
Helen said, boastfully:
I'VE keep a butler"
Margery remained thoughtful for q
moment, then suddenly cried, exult
ingly:
That's nothing! We keep board.
ers!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

Notwithstanding to a dispatch
from st. Petersburg to the Exchange
Telegraph company, German troops,
retreating in the direction of oste-
rode, East Prussia, left behind them
about 100 pieces of artillery.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
No. Slx-sIxTY-sIx

This is a prescription prepared es.
pecially for Malaria or chiIls and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and if taken then as q tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Feminine Touch.

PA, what is meant by feminine
touch?"
"A feminine touch, my son, is a
bow of pink ribbon on fly swatter."
Baltimore Sun.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
EES-IT

Positively STOPS Headache, Collie, In
digestion Pains, Cramps, Heartburn or
Neuralgia almost instantly. Absolutely
GUARANTEED. Your money back il
you want it. Sold by leading druggists.
Price 25c and SOC. Try it. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Ouch.

Ouch.
"She married man named Cohen,
he is in the ice cream business"
"She always vas found of ice cream
cones.'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
How To Give Quinine To Children

FEBRILINE is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. 1t Is Tasteless Syrup pleas
Children take It and never know Il is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing In the head. Try
u the next time you need Quinine for any pur.
pose. Ask for a-ounce original package. Tbs
name FEBRILINE is blown In bottle. as osnts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Allies Retreat In North.

Partisan official statement issued
by the war department says:
"In the north the Franco-B British
lines have been moved back short
distance.
''In general way our offensive be-
tween Nancy and Vosges makes head
way. Our right, however, has been
obliged to fall back slightly in the re-
gion of St. Die.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Superfluous.

Mrs. Crawford-Do you tell your
neighbor all your family affairs?
Mrs. Crabshaw--It isn't necessary.
She's on the same party line.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

Except for their mistakes, great
many men would never even be heard
of.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Only One .RRoMo ouINlNH"

To get the genuine call for full name. LAxA.
TIVE BRoMo OUININE. Look for signature Of
Z. w. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. Stops
cough and headache. and works off cold. CSC.