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The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-03-12
HOuIka Shll in Die Rine

Even if the Hummer has gone to
Houston. HOulka will still be repre-
sented with a full page.
Cecil Wade, known BY all the
HOulks people, viii be the Hummer
representative or the HOulka cor
respondent He will endeavor TO
let al the locals possible and all
the special news matter Of local in
terest that he can-with your help
when visitors come and 90. He will
also look after the ads and job
work. ANY business given him will
be Immediately attended to and the
Hummer viii thank you heaps and
much more for any kindness that
You may show him, Any printing
that you may want will be deliver
ed in double quick time.
The editor is now connected with
the Baskin phone system and if
there is anything he can do for you
about the paper or anything else
please call him up. We regret to
leave HOulka but BUSINESS de-
manded it.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-03-12

Miss Myrtle Phillips of GershOrm
was visiting in this city Saturday
and Sunday.
WILDER Walker, who for the past
several years has been with the
Griffin Drug Co.. has accepted a pO-
sition with the Towards Drug
Store.
We hope HOulka will look better
after Friday.
Miss Willie Rose Kinley of Ger
shorm visited in HOulAa Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. John Walker of Houston was
in the city first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. KimbrOugh and
children visited the formers parents
from Tuesday to Thursday.
Messrs. Curry HobsOn and Bud
Staurt went to Houston Saturday.
Past Consul Commander Grady
Cook and W. F. Andrews a. al
Natchez this week attendln d
general meeting of the W. H.
They were elected as delegate,
represent the HOulka lodge.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-03-12
LYcEUM.

The fourth Lyceum number was
staged in the School Auditorium
Friday evening March 5th. The
Seminary Girls proved themselves
to be excellent entertainers and the
program was a treat to all present.
Miss RichesOn, the violenist, was an
an expert with the instrument and
also Miss Kern at the piano, but
Miss Agar's reading was the delight
of the evening.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-03-12
Teachers Ne ing and Field Day
Announcement.

The teachers Of Chickasaw Coun-
ty are called to meet in regular ses-
sion with Prof. Powers Saturday
March 9th, where we we win have
a literary and athletic program Of
in crest. Every teacher urged to be
present
Every teacher who expects to
participate in the Athletic features
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-03-12

HOulka and Buena Vista boys
basket ball teams played for Il e
championship Of Chickasaw county
Saturday, February 9th. Buena
Vista defeated HOulka in a hard
fought game by a score Of 10 to S.
Buena Vista beat 0kolOna that
morning 40 to 8.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
FORD PEACE PARTY
NOW IN NORWAY
DIVIDED AND ouARRELsoME
THE MEMBERS REACH WAR
RING EUROPE.
cURFEW LAW RULED OUT.
Expedition to Get Soldier Out of the
Trenches Has Cost Henry Ford
$125,ooo TO Date--May Cost
Half Million.

Christiania, Norway.-The Henry
Ford peace party has reached here.
The party to date has cost $125,0O0, In
GLIDING $4,000 spent in New York.
The total, If the schedule is followed.
will be 100000 and probably more.
8. s. Mcclure. the publisher, stays
with the party at the request Of Mr..
Ford. Judge Ben Lindseys plans are
uncertain. The pilgrims have been
quarrelsome for week, and almost
everybody gossips and squabbles. An
attempt at a system of espionage over
the doings Of important members was
reported to Nine. Roszicka Schwim-
mer, and there was much criticism of
Mr. Mcclure. An attempt to estab-
lish curfew on the pilgrims found
much support among the delegates,
but was suppressed by Mr.. Lochner,
secretary Of the International Peace
Society.
Nobody was taken off the ship at
Kirkwall and the baggage was not In
spected. The parcel post Christmas
gifts we're removed. The British au-
thorities were courteous in their treat
ment.
Mr.. Ford expresses confidence in
the outlook, but Nine. Schwimmer,
still dominant, refuses to indicate the
plans Of the neutral countries of which
she Is supposed to have knowledge,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
ADJouRNs FOR HOLIDAYS
Measure to Continue Emergency War
Tax For One More Year Passed
BY Both Houses.

Washington. - Congress adjourned
on the night of Dec. for the Christ
mas holidays after the Senate had
adopted the joint resolution which
passed the House extending the emer-
gency revenue law one year, or until
Dec. 81, 1916. Teh Senate adopted the
resolution after lively partisan de-
bate, by vote of as to 20, Democrats
supporting it solidly and Republicans
unanimously opposing 1t. President
Wilson signed the measure.
Both houses will reconvene at noon,
Tuesday, Jan. 4, when the administra-
tion legislative program, including the
plans for national defense, will be I'M
dertaken in earnest.
During the two weeks Of the session
the only important legislation was the
extension of the war tax. This was
done to prevent lapse Of the law
Dec. 81, next, with the understanding
that the law will be taken up for
amendment In order to increase the
revenue as soon after the holidays as
possible.
Upon the adjournment there was a
general exodus Of members for their
homes. The last day In the House
had been devoted to speeches in na-
tional defense. Discussion Of war
revenue resolutions In the Senate re-
solved itself into tariff argument.
Republicans assailing the Underwood
law as inadequate and condemning
the general fiscal policy of the admin
istration. Senator Underwood of Ala
bama. in his first Senate speech, Wig
orously upheld the law which bears his
name and challenged Republicans to
compare 1t with the Payne-Aldrich
tariff.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
EVIDENTLY A THRIFTY SOUL
Would-Be Talker Over Telephone
Baked When Called Upon to
Drop a Nickel In the Slot.

A correspondent of the Cleveland
Plain Dealer tells this story:
Il was called to the telephone, and
pay station operator asked, is this
Garfield 0064?' and since that is in.
deed my number, said yes. SO she
called to the party on the other end
of the line, Drop nickel, please.
'Vot?' came a male voice.
Drop nickel, please
"'Vot?'
Drop five cents, please, said the
operator, translating. And still the
caller can't get 1t though his head
that he must part with a jitney be-
fore he can talk. Then / took hand
or a voice-in the conversation.
What's the matter with YOU? !
shrieked. Drop five cents in the slot,
and then you will be allowed to talk
to this number
There was long pause, and then
this reply:
"'O-o-oh! Veil, neffer mind. l gets
me anodder numberp"
Probably baby, concludes our inform.
ant, "he kept calling till he got q
cheaper one
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
NO DISAv0WAL BY AUSTRIA
Vienna Gives Full Support to subms-
rlne Commander That Sunk An.
cona-Did His Duty.

Vienna.-The Austro-Hungarian ad-
miralty is entirely opposed to sny die
avowal Of the course of the submarine
commander who was responsible for
the sinking Of the Italian steamer An
coma. On the contrary, 1t approves
his conduct fully and declared that he
would have been considered as having
failed to perform his duty IL he had
allowed the Ancona to escape.
The reply to the American note, 1t
is understood, will be delivered soon.
Indications are that a pessimistic
view of the situation is justified.
The admiralty has stated its case
and attitude of the naval authorities
as follows:
1T is a submarine commanders
duty to make a report to the desig-
mated base as soon as possible and
the commander who sank the Ancona
did this as soon as he was within
wireless distance of land. He made
supplementary report at Pola and
accompanied it with his log. No ex-
animation OF the crew was held be-
cause the commanders report was
considered complete and there was no
reason to suppose that the crew could
add anything thereto.
$50 far as the commander Is con-
cerned, his course is clear. The ad-
miralty has received his report and
sees no reason to find any fault With
his course of action"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
VILLA ASKS US. PROTECTION
Mexican Bandit Leader Would Give
Up Military Command and Seek
Protection on U. S. Soil.

Ell Paso, Texas.-At conference OF
United States military officers, state
and city authorities and representa-.
tives of the Carranza and Villa gov
ernments, held here secretly, it was
requested by the Villa delegation that
Gen. Francisco Villa and his brother,
Hipolito Villa, financial agent of the
Villa government, be permitted to
cross the border embarrassed by legal,
criminal or civil action.
In return for the immunity of the
Villa brothers the Villa delegation
promised that a new chief will be Sc
lected to head the Villa movement,
and pledged the leader, when selected
to turn over the entire military and
civil organization Of Villa controlled
territory to the Caranza government
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Falls in River and browns.

Bristol.-Abram Stoffel, Sullivan
county farmer, As years old, fell from
the steel bridge of the Bristol Trac-
ton Company's suburban line, and
was drowned in the Holston river. He
was in company with Thos. Odell, a
neighbor, and the two were en- route
for their homes near Big Creek Park.
Stoffel missed his footing in the dark
ness and fell twenty feet. 0dell gave
the alarm and search for the body was
made, but 1t was not discovered until
several hours later. He is survived
by q wife and two or three children.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Race War In Georgia.

Leesburg, Ga.-Sheriff d. r. More
land of Lee county is dead from the
wounds received in pitched battle
which he and six other white men
fought with negroes in Worth county,
across the line from here. The ne
groes escaped. Posses from Lee,
Worth and Dougherty counties are
searching for the negroes. and a re-
port, which could not be confirmed,
has reached here that two negroes had
been lynched. Sheriff Moreland was
trying to arrest Jim Keith, negro
accused Of theft by James Dozier, a
planter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
U. S. NEEDS MILLION MEN
Senator Works Makes Strong Plea For
National Defense--says Pacific
Coast In Danger.

Washington. - Senator Works Of
California in speech to the Senate
told the members that standing
army of one million men would be
necessary to defend the United States
against possible invasion and declared
that the Pacific coast was completely
at the mercy of Asiatic attack.
Senator Works spoke on the subject
of national defense, but particularly
to propose as part Of the scheme Of
preparedness the creation of mobile
land force and military reserve of 200,-.
900 men at the cost of $4,000, 900 Q
year for ten years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Killed BY Physician.

Jackson.--Oscar Blakeny, aged 90, a
resident of Sardis, Hardin county,
Tennessee, was shot by DR.. ]. E. voss
near the latter's home at this place,
and died an hour later The arteries
OF both legs were pierced by the pis-
toll bullets. A warrant charging muir.
der In the first degre was served on
DR.. Voss, and his bond fixed at $500.
DR.. Voss claims that his wife and
daughter were insulted by Blakeny.
He expressed regret that the shooting
resulted in the death of the man, but
claims that he was justified
Blakeny was In company with Ma
rion Kennedy, young man Of about
the same age. whose home Is in Ru
therford, Tenn, when he was shot
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Hubbard Worth sse7, s45.

Toronto, Ont.-The wills of Ebert
Hubbard and his wife. who were
drowned on the liner Lusitania, have
been. filed here for ancillary probate,
as both held stock in the Northern
Crown Bank Of Canada. The account
of Mr.. Hubbard's total estate was de-
clared at s397,S45, and that of Mrs.
Hubbard at $35.745. In each case the
estates were divided equally between
their children, Ebert and Miriam. A
direction in each will read: Il de.
sire that my body be cremated and not
buried In the ground"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
knoxviIIe's $4,000 Bond Election.

Knoxville.-January 20 has been set
as the date for an election in Knoxville
on the issuance Of $4,000 of bonds
for parks and Fairgrounds, authority
having been given by the last legisla-
ture to issue the bonds. The city COM
mission decided not to appeal the suit,
in which the city lost in the lower
court, regarding the erection of the
water commission of three members
and the issuance of 100000 of bonds
for improvements. Commissioner N.
T.. Little stated that he would person
ally appeal the suit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Fine School For Bristol.

Bristol.-The city commission OF
Bristol has passed on it's first reading
an ordinance providing for the issu-
ance and sale of 100000 in bonds to
be used in building central high
school building. The bonds are to
bear per cent interest from Fehrn-
airy l, 1916. and are to run thirty years.
In order to pay the interest on these
bonds and provide for the expense of
the new school the authorities will
increase the city tax levy rs cents on
the 500 valuation. The new building
is to be erected in the early spring.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Vote on Railroad Bonds,

Clifton.--A proposition to vote $780,.
600 in bonds is being put before citi-
zens of Wayne county, the bonds, II
ratified, to be used in helping to ex-
tend the line Of the Tennessee Valley
Iron and Railroad Company from Col
linwood to Savannah, Tenn. on the
Tennessee river, and to Wayne Fur
mace, valuable iron ore site, near
Waynesboro. If the road is built as
planned, Wayne county will have SO
miles Of railroad, as against less than
mile two years ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Another Canal slide.

Panama.--Another slight movement
Of material in Gallaird cut now pre-
vents the passage of vessels through
the Panama Canal. 1t is expected that
the canal will be cleared for the tran
sit of vessels within the next few days.
The committee appointed by the
National Acadmy of Science to investi-
gate the geological formation In the
canal zone and study the subject Of
landslides has arrived here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Sure Sign.

Gov. Locke Craig was talking In
Raleigh about the difficulties of the
profession of politics.
Il am in hearty sympathy" he said,
with the ward leader who announced
to his friends the other day that his
new son--a nine-pound baby-bade
fair to grow up very successful poll
tician.
"'How can you tell that already.
Jake? they asked him. Why, the
kid can't talk yet
"'No,' said Jake. but he has al
ready started trying to kick and shake
hands at the same time"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Japan VIII Defend suez.

Los Angeles.--Japan has entered the
European theater Of war with power
full fleet, which has been surreptitious-
ly sent to the Suez Canal, according to
A. M. Papajian Bey. former minister
Of the interior in Egypt. who is at pres
ent In Los Angeles. Great Britain
realizes that she cannot lose the canal.
which is vital element in her life as
unified empire" declared Papajian
Bey. "For that reason the canal has
been remarkably fortified and jap
anese fleet is on hand ready for bust
ness"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24


Germans claimed to have
stopped allies In west.
Germans accused Of Smelling
hospital In Ypres.
Russian army threatened rail-.
way to Thorn and Germans re-
formed to protect II.
Won Hindenburg's left threat
ened by new invasion Of Germany.
Germans crossed branches Of
Bzura and Rawka rivers.
Austrians defeated In the Car.
pathlans.
Arabs menaced Christians In
Hodeida and French consul was
seized.
Allied fleets bombarded German
positions on Belgian coast.
French destroyer sheiled Turks.
Allied fleets sheIled kllid 6ahr.
Many Austrian soldiers killed In
troop train accident.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
TRY MOTHER AND
SON FOR MURDER
MRS. ADDiE TAILOR AND SON SAM.
MY FACE COURT AT TREN-
TON SECOND TIME.
FINE SCHOOL FOR BRISTOL
City Commission of East Tennessee
City Takes Up Question OF $780,.
600 Bond Issue For High
School.

Trenton.-The second trial of Sam.
my D. Taylor and his mother, Mrs.
Addie c. Taylor, charged with the
murder of Deputy Sheriff H. r. Wag-
ster. is now occupying the attention
OF circuit court here. The first trial
was mistrial.
Wagster was killed on the after
noon of Feb. 10, after an exchange of
bullets between the Taylors and Spe.
cial Officers P. s. Knox and Jake Car
ter, who had gone to the Taylor home
to arrest young Taylor on a charge
OF having escaped from the county
'orkhouse.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
chInesa View of Americans.

An American teacher in Picking re-
peats the interesting summary Of
Americans made by one Of her pu-
pills, as follows: THE Americans are
quite clean. like the Japanese. and
eat clean food. so they have little time
to catch Ill. Americans take their
wives whenever they trave.- Most Of
the Europeans have boards. but the
Americans shave every day."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Fired Blank Shot.

New York.--Officers and passengers
Of the American steamship Carolina
that arrived here from Porto Rico
brought first hand details Of the stop
ping of that steamer and removal Of
her chief steward, Karl Schaade, by
the French cruiser Descartes on Dec.
S. The Carolina. according to Capt. ].
o. Foss. was hailed by the Descartes
Just after she had passed out Of the
three,mile limit, blank shot being
'ired by the cruiser TO call attention
to the signal 70 stop.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
WCKIS@WA p@RgB11 E4LHE
AItoaether roo careIess.

The editor in charge of the person
al inquiry column opened his seven
ueth letter with groan.
Il have lost three husbands" lady
reader had written. confidently. "and
now have the offer of fourth. Shall
] accept him?"
The editor dipped his pen in the
Ink. This was the last straw.
If you've lost three husbands" he
wrote, Il should say you are much
too careless to be trusted with a
fourth"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
AT THE FIRST SIGNS
OF Falling Hair Get cutlcura. II
Works Wonders. Trial Free.

Touch spots OF dandruff and itching
with Cuticura Ointment. and follow
next morning with hot shampoo of
Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests
falling hair and promotes hair growth.
You may rely on these supercreamy
emollients for all skin troubles.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
obeyed Instructions.

The grocer had just put new boy
to work and among the other instruc-
tions was this
If you do not happen to have what
q customer asks for suggest something
else as nearly like 1t as possible"
Soon woman came into the store
and asked the boy:
Have you any fresh green stuff
today?"
No, ma'am," answered the boy,
but we have some nice bluing."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Greece Arranaes no pemohlIIr..

Athens.-The Greek government has
made all arrangements for the demo-
Utilization of the army. 1t is expected
decree to this effect win be issued
shortly.
1t is learned on good authority that
energetic representations were made
for the purpose of inducing Greece to
hasten action in regard to the facili-
ties demanded for the allied troops at
saioniki. A decided move on the part
OF the Greek government Is expected
momentarily-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
OFFER TITANIC SETTLEMENT.
White Star Line Agrees to Pay 1864,
600 To Claimants.

White Star Line Agrees to Pay 1884,.
900 To Claimants.
New York.-The White Star Line
has agreed to pay $664,O0O in settle
ment of all claims arising from the
sinking of the Titanic on April Is,
1912. when more than $500 persons
were drowned, George w. Belts, Jr..
attorney for the line, has announced.
approximately 100000 would be dis
tributed among American claimants.
$4,000 to British claimants and $114,-
900 would be required for interest and
expenses in connection with the nu-
merous suits.
Forty-four attorneys, representing
that number of persons out Of more
than 60 who have filed claims, have
signified their willingness to accep
the settlement terms. 1t was said.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Dec, 23, 1914.

Allies made slight gains In west.
Austrians defeated In southern
Gallcia.
Portuguese reiterated before the
Germans In Angola, Africa.
Turkish army left Damascus
and marched on Suez canal.
Russian destroyers In Black sea
bombarded Turkish villages.
King of Belglans sent message
of thanks to Americans.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Comfortable Solitude.

Aren't you afraid to be alone In
the woods?" asked the sympathetic
man.
No. sir" replied the old guide;
when I'm alone in the woods no.
body is liable to pick me for deer.
It's the only time feel safe"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Dec. 25. 1914,

Unofficial Christmas along much
Of the western front, The allies and
Germans In some Instances ex.
changing gifts and visits.
French shelled the outer forts Of
Metz.
Civilians Of East Prussia began
movement toward interior Of prov.
ince.
Russo-Turkish operations were
stopped by intense cold.
Two German aviators few up
the Thames.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Dec. 20, 1914.

Won Hlndenburg advanced fur
Their toward Warsaw.
Russians crossed the Bzura
burning the bridges.
Serblans and Montenegrlns
again invaded Bosnia.
Turks made gains near Lake
Urumiah.
Allied fleets bombarded interior
forts of the Dardanelles.
Russians drove Turks toward
Van.
Belgian provinces agreed to pay
tax to Germany.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Dec. "a. 1914.

British using new howitxers In
west; French artillery demoIishes
German trenches.
French cruiser damaged by Aus
TRAN torpedo.
French submarine sunk by Aus.
TRAN shore batteries.
German aviator dropped bomb
In Dover.
Germany denied French charge
Of hiring neutral ships to lay
mines In Mediterranean
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
Dec. Il, 1914.

Allies extended offensive oper.
ations In west, gaining In center.
Russians won over Turks In
Armenia, capturing equipment.
Allied avlators dropped bombs
In Brussels and made night attack
near Ostend.
Chile protested against viola.
tions Of her neutrality by German
navy.
Germans driven across border
OF North Poland.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
His oninlon Of Brown.

Smart Young Man-"What do you
think of Brown" Indignant Old Gen.
tleman-"Brown, sir! He is one OF
those people that pat you on the back
before your face. and hit you In the
eye behind your back!"-Tit-Bits.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-24
True HAPPINESS.

To watch the corn grow and the
blossom set. to draw hard breath over
plowshare and spade. to read. to
think, to love. to hope. to pray-these
are the things to make man happy
Ruskin.