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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Veterans Reunion Planned.

At meeting of John Sutherland
Camp No. 500, U. C. w., held at the
Ripley courthouse, it was decided to
hold the annual reunion this year at
Confederate park. on Wednesday, Au-
gust 5.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
West VIRGINIA Strike settIsd.

Charleston, w. Va.-Officers OF the
United Mine Workers have announced
that the miners voted to accept the
strike settlement recommended by the
federal Cancellation board, and the
men were ordered back 70 work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
RandI, EIeea With $1,000.

Goodhope, Ill.-Waltsr Long, agent
of the Adams Express company 1t
Goodhope, was held up by lone rob
Der, who took Nan express package
containing $4,000 consigned to
Goodhope bank by Chicago bank.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Uniforms.

"Yox can't Judge man by his
clothes"
only in a general way. For in
stance, a statesman wears high hat
with frock coat, while a ward poll
tician wears one with cutaway coat"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Japan LEGAL Adviser Dead,

Tokio.-Henry Willard Denison, le-
gal advisor Of the Japanese depart.
ment of foreign affairs since 1880, died
in st. Luke's American hospital. Deni-
son was stricken with paralysis o
week ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
May Alter Right Of Way.

Excitement was caused by the sur.
veyors of the Nashville, Chattanooga &
st. Louis Railroad company making a
survey from Hollow Rock Junction to
Eva among the property owners Of
the land just north of Camden.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Killed in 2oo-Foot Fall.

Rheims, France.-Corp. Gabried
Godefroy of the French army aviation
corps was killed and Corp. Emile Mirat
probably fatally injured by a fall In
a monoplane Of 800 feet. They had
lost control of the machine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Directors Nominated.

George T. Hughes has been nominal
ed for director of the federal reserve
board of the Sixth Tor Atlanta) re-
gional reserve for national banks, with
capital stock Of $4,000, and ]. How,
ard has been nominated for the same
position for banks with capital stock
between 5000 and 100000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Text Book. Are Selected.

The committee appointed by the
School Officers association of the
state met and selected the elementary
and high schol text books for the read
ing circle course this year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Ward for REPRESENTATIVE.

Dyersburg.-W. H. Ward is out in
an announcement for the Democratic
nomination for representative from
Dyer County in the next General AS
sembly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
CAUSE oF CRIME.

General ]. G. Burnett of the Brit
ish army Is the authority for the state
ment that nine-tenths Of the crime and
three-fourths Of the ingaliding in the
army is caused by drink.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Pastor Accsnts Call

Lebanon.-Rev. G. T. Alexander Of
New Orleans has accepted a call as
pastor of the local Baptist Church.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Corner Stone Laid.

Impressive ceremonies were con.
Quoted at the laying Of the corner
stone of the confederate monument in
Humboldt. Mayor N. A. Senter acted
as master of ceremonies.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
praooed to Death BY Mule,

Alexandria.-Ro Patton, 20, was
killed, being dragged over a rough
road by mule he mad been riding.
Patton was returning home from
blowing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Moore for Register.

Lee C. Moore won the democratic
nomination for register of Upton coun-
ty in the primary held in that county.
Returns from % out Of 33 precincts
give Moore a majority over l.. P
Reeves of 251.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
prlson phvslclan RESIGNS.

DIR. z. d. Massey of Sayierville has
resigned as physician at the main pris-
on. He will, 1t is said, resume his pri-
yate practice.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Fair BUILDINGS Burn.

All of the buildings at the Alexan.
dria fair grounds, except the stalls.
were burned, entailing loss of be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. There was
mo insurance, the rate being prohibit
Gye.
Lindsey Held to Court.
The trial of w. H. Lindsey, promi
nent IND wealthy farmer of Crooked
Creek ccpmunity, was held before JUS
tees Wheatley, Moody, Parker and
Wright. lindsey was charged with
an attempt to murder Mrs. Laurs
Christopher.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10

Marriage may be failure in some
cases, but with the advent of twins it
becomes bowling success.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Rye VIII Attend.

Milan.--Milan is to have great
day on July 4, the day of the biggest
celebration ever held in Gibson county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL You
ny nv, murine URN Eye Remedy for Red Weak Watery
Just Bye Comfort. Write for Book OF the T,e
~ mall Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co. Chicaao'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Soif.Evidenf

why do you name that especial
kind Of a hat band the Vaudeville? p"
Because, stupid, it's headliner."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Tears are often more effective than
the most eloquent words.

For poisoned wounds use Hanford's
Balsam of Myrrh. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
Hard Fiohts for Office.

While the political leaders over the
state are laying plans for a red-hot
campaign for governor, in every coun-
ty and district they are marshaling
their forces for one Of the bitterest
legislative campaigns waged in years.
Switches in the lineups, changes in
the state platforms and local situa-
tions are bringing out deeper inter-
est than usual and already the fight
Is on in score of counties.
West Tennessee usually takes the
lead In picking its candidates for the
legislature. For years Haywood coun-
ty used to hold the palm for being the
early bird. Haywood democrats would
nominate, their candidate for repre-
sentative sometimes fourteen months
ahead Of time. But this year Middle
Tennessee is in the lead. Several Mid
die Tennessee counties are going
through legislative campaigns now.
East Tennessee always waits until the
last and has warm finish.
One feature of the legislative fight
this time, not so very noticeable here
tofore, is that In counties and dis
tricts where there is a fight each fac
tion Is putting its best foot first by
picking prominent men.
Both Nashville headquarters are
paying strict attention to the legisla-
tive fights.
The people themselves are feeling
a little interest now. The old state is
now paying per cent interest on a
$10,0O0,000 debt and the next legisla-
ture will have a chance to refund the
debt on a per cent basis This means
about $3o0,OsO year to the people
of the state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10

Don't you feel sorry for a married
man who talks in his sleep?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-10
CAUSE OF HUNGRY CHILDREN.

Miss Agnes Slack says 1t is because
of the liquor traffic that 200 towns In
England and Wales serve meals to
school children.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
owe, who struck him across the

Rowe, who struck him across the
mouth. -..
p Daxed by this needless insult and
wholly unable to retaliate because of
his captors. Sam suffered himself to
be led aboard. his custodians still hold
ing him fast. No sooner was this done,
and the door shut upon them. than 1t
was opened again to admit Rowe, who
was followed by q dark little 6paniard.
presumably one of the ships officers.
"Sit down." commanded Rowe. lock
ing the door. T.. 49,
Hill paid no attention, standing
speechless with rage. Rowe drew re-
volver from his hip pocket, pulled up
an armchair to one side OF the table.
and pointed to a second seat, which
was placed opposite. He indicated the
chair with the muzzle of his weapon.
"Sit down." he repeated politely.
Hill sat. 1.,...s ,el.'
Nov, my dear, mysterious land
lord" began Rowe, II have at last dis
covered your real trade. always
thought you were rotten painter. but
l never dreamed that you were a de-
tective-a spy!" -.:S.ss L f..
but I'm not!" exploded Hill. vainly
endeavoring to appear calm. LET me
explain. I'm not watching
Pardon mel" said Rowe. "Our last
meeting, taken in connection with this
one, explains the situation far more
fully than any words Of yours are like
~ to do. You are a government Spy,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
Activities Of Women.

Women cooks in Norway are paid
from IS to $13 per month. while house
maids get only SIS per month.
A regiment Of girl scouts are now
being drilled in military. tactics In
New York armory. &t,%;t.Fs
Woman carpet weavers in the Firth,
Eng, carpet mills earn an average Of
$5.47 q week. ~ :s55 3.s-, ja5.5 ss
The former Anna Gould, now a
French countess, has opened a work
shop in Paris to give employment to
needy women who have been made
destitute on account of their husbands
going to war. S5z5 ~: ;$,i, q u
/ Miss Ruth Clair Of Philadelphia is
an authority on football and secretary
to the rules committee. H. ~ ~ 4: X
When the women of Pasadena, CAL,
60 to the polls to vote they push baby
carriages before them. - s'5s
When Arabian women go into
mourning they stain their. hands and
feet with indigo for eight days. and
during that time they will drink no
milk on the ground that its white hue
does not harmonic with the mental
gloom. ss-,j .zs$,t h-<.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30

mainder, which a watchful urchin in
stantly seized upon and ran of with.
followed by most Of the little crowd;
and the bear. dropping upon all tours.
submitted to being chained to his mas
ter. and OF they went toward the
river, leaving a sticky trail upon the
pavements as they passed.
A gradual progress brought him to
Riverside drive, and he had by then
collected over a dollar. That was
very little. Perhaps the children Of
the rich would pay.
Along the steep embankment he
paraded his bear, and drew crowd
after crowd OF laughing youngsters,
but the returns we're small. A ferry
boat scuttled into dock. and the A.
phalt walk bringing him, on an abrupt
turn, to the landings very gate, he fol-
lowed an impulse (and the bear) and
stepped aboard.
Il shall go to Jersey City," said he,
land buy postal card"
It proved profitable trip, for the
passengers gathered about Mr.. Jones
delightedly, and when the hat was
passed (the bear did it) another dollar
had been gained. Then the farther
shore was reached, and the painter
scrambled up the steep roadway to the
top of the cliffs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
SYNOPSIS.

Pedro and the dancing bear, Mr.. Jones.
prevent tramp from stealing q young
1ady's purse. Pedro's ambition to become
a painter ,spurs him to quit Old Nita ana
the strollinH bear dancerD. Pedro. Old
Mia and the bear trainers start for New
York. Miss Iris Yanderpool auarrels with
her artist lover. Sam Hill, and they part
trait, which she recognizes as that OF
Pedro, who rescued her from the purse
snatcher. Hill meets Pedro and Mr..
Jones in Washington square. Hin discov-
ers talent In EPedro's drawings and In .
mad desire to lose himself. gives his
studio and all in it to Pedro II. exchange
for Mr.. Jones. Pedro occupies Hills stu
do and calls on Leigh. the sculptor: With
one Of whom is Reginald vanderpool. Iris
father; in Disguise. " Vanderpool,s, comDan-
don goes into the basement OF HIS studio
and talks with Y Ricardo, or Rowe, tho
basement tenant, OF q conspiracy against
"a foreign government. Vanderpool, over
whom Rowe has q secret hold. y impN-
Gated. Sonora fDaussA and her child. sup
poeedly dead IN an uprising, Rowe knows
to be alive. Sonora Daussa Il driven by
/ tors meet her and profess loyalty: Sam
raill sees Rowe unexpectedly attacked by
\ Old Nita, and rescues her. Pedro takes
luncheon with iris in her home, meeting
svanderpool, who is disturbed by Pedro's
presence Iris tells Pedro her suspicion
that her father is being blackmadled ana
enlists his help. Iris: poses Tor PEDRO;
Pedro sees Rowe with SVanderpool ana
peeping through Rowe's basement WIN,
whose face. feature for feature. II ike
,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
.CRACOW||' S|EG|Ii.E|..|s0|].F DE- !.
GERMANS FORCE BACK RUSSIANS
THIRTY MILES FROM &
,.an STRONGHOLD .&Ss.
NEW FIGHT IS DEvELo PING !.
Petroorad Reports Large Bodies OF
Troops on Way to Aid MUS
covites-Czars Men Gain
: - In Prussia. RI ~

London, Dec. 25.-Although the Ger.
mans have thus far failed to pierce.
the Russian lines, they have forced
the raising of the siege of Cracow,
which was one of the chief aims or
their offensive against the cars,
armies. 5 -' ~ y
Grand Duke Nicholas has. with
drawn his forces from before Cracow
but reports from Petrograd say that
large bodies of, troops are moving to-
ward the Galician stronghold from
the north and east and an important
battle apparently is developing In
southwestern Poland near Cracow.,
r.. While the Germans are not relax
ing their efforts along the line from
Sochaczew to Skierniewice in the
movement toward Warsaw. the great.
est activity on Wednesday was in the
vicinity OF Miechow and Andrejew i'm,
mediately northeast of Cracow.
The Russians have moved back to
positions along the left bank Of the
Nida river near its junction with the
.Vistula,' 80 miles east Of Cracow. The
ity appears to be Kielce. Their front
extends about seventy miles from the
right bank OF the Nida. Their strength
is estimated by Russian military au--.
thorities to be eight to ten army corps
1920. 900 to 400,0 900 mem. 4.sS q
A Petrograd report says that in
East Prussia the Germans have been
driven back on the line from Meiden-f
burg to Soldau. In Poland. the report
adds, the Germans were successful In
getting footing on the lower Bzura,
to the north Of Sochaczew. Further
to the south they reached the Rawka
river at Bolimow. AZ -1.! .s5. KIN as8S.
Berlin, Dec. 25.-A report from the
German army headquarters in the
field states that a German attack has
been made in the eastern war arena,
but whether the operations were di-.
rected against the Russian rear or
main line is not stated. ~ ~ II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
A Poser.

While instructing his class regard
ing the early days of the New Eng.
land states a school teacher asked:
do you know that the house OF
burgesses in those days was SO pow
erful that It controlled the clothes
worn by the men? "A man who earned
S13 a week and one whose salary ives
$50 were compelled to show dis
tinction in the clothes they were wear.
ing and not go beyond their means"
A bright scholar in the rear Of the
room piped up: Teacher, what would
q man do If he were out of work.
New York Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
"sit Down"

and suppose you are chortling at hav-
ing caught US with the goods NJ you
Americans say" 81
81 haven't caught you at anything,
so far as know, except striking q tot
tering old woman!" responded Hill.
"And, by God! I'm going to make you
smart for that! AS for being q secret
service man-you are all wrong,
there!" ~ , II
"Paugh!" exclaimed Rowe, flushing
angrily, what's the use Of bluMng?
Why don't you make show Of arrest
ing us?" H.. ~ ~ = - sz
Look here!"@ exclaimed Hill, re-
strained from assaulting the man only
by the sight of the gun that the other
was still caressing. Look here, you
can't keep me like this, you know!
I'm not detective, and don't even
know what the devil you are making
all this fuss about" NJ
4 At this all the other men shouted
with laughter. Rowe leaned over the
table, an evil leer on his cunning face.
mo detective! .ha! hal" said he.
You don't really expect US to swallow
that, do you? Why, next thing you'll
be telling us that you didn't know It
was contraband to take arms out OF
the country, eh? 2 y$ j.
Hill sat back, shocked into momen-
tary silence. E. u
II did not know it, he said simply.
The quiet that followed these Ave
clear-cut words was charged with cleo
tricity. Then, Rowe, his face very
white, his eyes fixed upon Hill. rose to
his feet. ~ v. n
by God! believe you are speaking
the TRUTH" he said at length.
That's one joke on you. Ricardo"
said the little Spanish officer with
short mirthless laugh.
well, he knows it now. II he didn't
before!" put in one Of the longshore-
men. VI . Az
Hill said nothing at all, but sat star
ing at the group in wonderment. What
on earth did It all mean? =.
That's true. You needn't inform
me Of it, said Rowe bitterly, land de-
tective or not, he'll inform now II We
let him 60. But he's service man. all
right" he added, his confidence in
himself returning. Wasn't he up at
Mikey's? He'll, something must be
done with him i and something will be
done, never fear! Twill get the senor
chief, and he shall help us decide the
matter" FLA is
The little officer nodded, and Rowe.
slipping out OF the cabin, closed the
door behind him. In silence they wait
ed, while. thousand conjectures
whirled through Hills brain. What
had he stumbled upon?
In moment more, footsteps were
heard outside in the passage. The door
handle grated, and Hill, bracing him
self for whatever was to come, swung
about and found himself face to face
with Iris father, Hon. Reginald Van.
Observation-Disclosures asphalt king.
(ro BE CoNT1NUED3 -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30

in Kent, Westchester, county, N. 7.
He stole two watches, diamond ring,
silverware, bric-a-brac, and SIS which
he found under mattress. He also
took the family revolver. But
to show what he was capable of he
proceeded as follows: He took piece
of soap and creased conference.-the
old Helen Boecklins' finger, slipping
off her little gold ring. He cut gold
chain and locket from her neck. He
smashed her toy bank and took $4.63.
Lest Helen should cry he took her
out Of her crib while he stole her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
PORTUGAL TO !. JOIN ALLIES IL
Chamber Of Deputies Adopts Inter
ventlon Resolution-,--:To Push
s+% Preparations. s4y5

/. Lisbon. Dec. 25.-A formal motion
employing the declaration that Por;7,
tugal is preparing for Intervention
in the war in Europe by the side OF =;
Great Britain" was adopted by the
chamber Of deputies. The motion up
holds the facts OF the recently formed
cabinet, declaring that the political
crisis has been solved along constit'u ~,
tional lines" and that "the first acts
Of the new government were inspired
by patriotic purpose" The chamber
expressed its confidence that the gov
eminent would push forward its prep
arations for the military defense OF its
colonies and for Intervention In
Europe. Fa"sr.J.3r. -, ~, g, a.. I'D.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
CALLS FOR MUCH DExTERITY
chakrI-T Throwing Might Well Be Con-
sldered 40 an Art Rather :.
Than Pastime.

In front Of the mausoleum OF holy
saint Mohamed Ghous-a fair Is held
annually on the outskirts OF Gwalior
(India) town, about the middle OF the
rainy season. The most noticeable fea'
ture Of the fair is the chakri-throw. A
chakri is a piece of iron something
like q spindle, over which a long piece
of string or thread Is rolled. The
player throws high into the air the
iron chakri (literally rolD, holding
.one end of the string in his hand, and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30

gives it a swing and Jerk in such .
clever manner that the chakn. on
coming down, rolls up the thread
again on itself. and is caught in the
hands OF the thrower. The art has
been dexterously practiced by . class
Of people for ages past, and some
members are so renowned that they
cut a good figure at the scene. 1t Is
most interesting to watch the thrower
fling the chakri up high, catch 1t In his
hands on return and continue sending
it up again and again till the rope be-
comes as high as seventy feet above
the ground. There Is absolutely no
spring or lever attachment In the
chakri. Nabbo Is the champion
throWer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
SUFFRAGE + VOTE JANUARY To-
Chairman Henry Of House Body g \.
i. Call Up Resolution Mex:
Month. VI "A

Washington, Dec. Is. W.; Chairman
Henry Of the house rules committee
announced on Wednesday, that he
would not call up the sMondell woman
suffrage resolution, before January 10
Opponents OF the resolution will COM 4
bat it on the ground upon which pro-
hibition was defeated-that both sur
frage and prohibition are matters to
be decided by the states. 55;s5. ~! ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30
q. Approprjate,

X Arwealthy but misery baronet was
celebrated for having magnificently
decorated dining room, while his
viands were very few, A celebrated
wit was invited to dine on certain
occasion, and the host asked him il
he didn't think the room elegant.
Eyes," was the reply, but it is not
quite to my taste" FIX ..y5s s:.1Si t. .'s
."And what change would. you
maker" asked the host.
"Well," answered the wit, III this
were my house, you know, would
have'-looking at the ceiling-"less
gliding and"-here he glanced fur
lively at the dining table-=.'more
carving" E,E'yAaH sf.5S9 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-30

grains of this most precious metal,
which is worth $4,000, consists of but
a few specks, almost microscopic.
This little fortune, incased in a con-
tainer of lead, is scarcely larger than
a one-grain capsule of quinine, and.
though it may be held between the
thumb and finger, represents greater
value than the life savings Of many
an Industrious man.