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Evening star., 1915-01-25
Protecting Trees on Highway.
From the Providence Journal.

from the PT0vIdenc6 J00tn1l. -.
A movement for q Law prohibiting tin
mailing of advertising signs on trees
on the public roads Of Rhode Island. in-
augurated yesterday by the National
Highways Protective Society, IL de-
serving of encouragement Trees ara
valuable property. Nails and spikes
driven into their trunks invite decay,
and the signs, besides being Offensive
to the eye, afford refuge for insect
pests. The state law proposed has the
merit Of protecting the trees from ip-
jury and Of making tho roads more at
tractive. In FIVE states laws against
this kind Of outdoor asiyertisinE are In
force, and it is stated that the restrio-
tions meet with general approval.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Now $500.
Now $3.50.

An Evening Gown of
Rose Satin and Chiffon
Velvet is made on simple
lines with draped bodice
and long pointed tunic of
beautiful design: exqui-
sitely hand-embroidered
with silver thread ON
skirt and bodice: size 38.
Reduced from $3.50 to
S47.5O.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

Plain Taffeta Ribbons.
in a 6k-inch width. and
all the new leading
shades. Pink. m any
shades OF blue. yellow.
rose. navy. green, brown,
cardinal, white and all
black, Suitable for hair
bows or decorative pur.
49,. s.. I...,IE
Evening star., 1915-01-25

( Twisting the British lions tail is not
regarded as proper American pastime,
although it was once rather popular.
The British public also is no longer
inclined to regard it as good sport to
make the American eagle scream. With
these facts in view only the most cour-
teously formal proceedings consistent
with firmness on both sides may be ex-
pected in reference to the Dacia.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Subject for Regulation.

"Of course, we'll have bad weather if
the ground hog sees his shadow the second
of February"
I'VE ought to look after that" ex-
claimed the man who wants all the 1egis-
lation possible Couldn't we make law
holding the man who owns the land re-
sponsible for the conduct Of his ground
hog?"
Evening star., 1915-01-25

1t is now alleged that Theodore
Roosevelt while President said some
shocking things that were not made
public at the time. This was an ex-
traordinary oversight on Mr.. Roose-
velt'S part.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Bureau Trunks.
Three Special Values in
NetD and Fine Ribbons.

Our Ribbon Department is all times displaying the
patterns colorgs all the desirable widths much appre
cad feature of the department the special values which
continually offer in Ribbons of quality that always give complete
satisfaction. . -..-
The special values here mentioned indicative of the
which should always around this
denartment.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

1t is curious to see a man who once
such large and comprehen-
sive reforms as William T. Jerome did
devoting himself almost entirely to
Harry Thaw.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

The story that the President Is ouild-
ing machine to secure his renominatio1i
is perhaps only a counter demonstration
to the charges that there is a conspiracy
to undermine his chances.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

The threat OF a revlvanst to tell New
York how wicked it is suggests that
the publications of that large and
patient metropolis have been negIecting
. ttme-honored activity
Evening star., 1915-01-25

When Victor Murdock says that he
sees a distinct wave Of conservatism
and adds that tho conservatism will be
shaken off. he speaks as ono Of the
temporarily submerged.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Noah's Luck.

When Noah built the ark he said to Japhet
with a sigh: -. a
Wen all be very thankful when it's
finished, by and by. ...-.4.
The troubles we are having are immense,
I must agree. =.,-5 -.
But small compared to what wen ind
in ages yet to be.
The neighbors who are scofiing are not
called on for the cash;
There's no one getting angry and de-
nouncing US as rash. -.---
We do not have to face the dispositions
grim and sour -..-..
Where counselors engage in dilibustering
by the hour.
And when at last we get this noble craft
of ours afioat
We won't fear being bothered by
diplomatic note.
Or find when we've departed scarce
half a league from land .+,. ~
That we've got to stop the journey ana
be searched for contraband.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

O1n order to avoid delays on - aceouns s e
not be addressed to any individual connected
With the office. but simply TO THE STAR. o. IN
the Editorial Business. Department accofoins
to tenor purpose. e..
Evening star., 1915-01-25

washabie, Ribbons, OF
- lepdid ,qYaaity, l. u. 9
white, pink and blue.
No. 1. tsnsysrd piece.
II; Ii. 1,s tsn'-yaFd psecs.
lntE- aar- ~. 81 r
10. 4, tsn.yard piece.
sss-'.z4 Hess
Evening star., 1915-01-25

A Philadelphia financier declares that
the world Is out Of gear and that he
sees no hope Of recovery in tho near
future. Tho twentieth century has its
Hamlet.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

The Evening Star, with the SUNDAY mornin9
edition, is delivered by carriers within the city
q, IS cent, per moth; h daily only. 70 ee,fs p
may he sept by mail, telephone Main 2440.
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

The restraint Of public office must
have been irksome to a man OF Cole
Blease's temperament. Several thou
sand ex-convicts will congratulate him
on having been restored to liberty.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

PAYABLE in advance-by mail postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month go cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted, one month. 90 centS.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

Henry Ford's practical philanthropy
might ind a way to make men of the
bread line recruits who have not yet
drtfted into the penitentiary
Evening star., 1915-01-25

The Panama canal ig q triumph Of
engineering skill. The work Of the real
estate experts and expert accountants
il not yet universally regarded as COM
pIete
Evening star., 1915-01-25

Literary experts in the democratic
party are still debating whether the
Baltimore platform ought to be classified
as fumor or pathos.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

A number Of senators favor allowing
the ship purchase bill to remain 'un-
finished business" indefinitely.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

The battle in midair" is no longer men
toned as an episode of highly improbable
fiction.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Ens Evening star Hswspspsr Company.

Business ONCE lfth st. and Pennsylvania Avesue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE First National Bank Building.
European once: Regent St. London. England.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
"reminiscences,

"I can remember when we could get
an idea of how an election was going by
taking a straw vote"
I'VE never depend on straw votes out
our way. The only chance Of learning
which way the election was going was
to discover which side had the most two
dollar bills"
Evening star., 1915-01-25

Entered as second d-class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. D. O.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

Idealized Election Days.
Let ladies vote throughout the land.
To make the welcome hearty,
Well bring along the old brass band
And have a dancing party.
Evening star., 1915-01-25
January Sale of Books You Really Oueht to Haue

January Sale of Books You Really Ought to Haze
Some Books give pleasure instructive entertaining
or bright with wit and humor-but
The Books in This January Sale ="
Are Books You Ought to Have.
Our stock has been entirely earranged since Christmas and
era1 filled with sample copes odd SETS overstoc
offered at prices intended to close them
It's splendid time get acquainted with II
the New Second-hoor Book Store.
good chance to add good and useful books your
library prices such quoted other
Works of Reference q
Universal Cyclopedia, volumes; CLOTH $3.50
New American Encyclopedia Dictionary large volumes
ohnsons Universal Encyclopedia volumes
Peoples Cyclopedia, volumes, cloth $500
Library of Universal Knowledge volumes
Library OF Worlds Best Literature, volumes.
Amercanized Britannica red cloth,
Harpes Encyclopedia of u S. History volumes $500
Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia volumes $1,000
Appletons Practical Library volumes.
Rand & McNally's Atlas of World. rd...............$1ss
Websters Dictionary, flexible leather. .$eo
ALI small fraction of their original price,
Secnddo Fsueet
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Extraordinary Reductions on Women's Coats

A UNUSUAL OFFERING OF MANY ATTRACTT
PRICES MUCH
LOWER THAN REGULARLY
bodtal
brown green black
Original prices $225o
Corduroy cloth and novelty cloths
navy and vhe sizes "a to a. Original prices up S2
Green brown ripple cloth granite
Original prices 1890
corduroy lamb CLOTH and baya cloths in
Original 1880
Coats evening" and ve brodohs and
Original $1,000
calling; beautifully
black
fawn color: 3oa Original prices to $500
Evening star., 1915-01-25
CONDENSATION.

You charge $40 for giving my daugh-
ter music lesson?'
NO." replied the professor, serenely.
"It is only IS for the lesson. The other
fifteen is for having to hsten."
Some men," said Uncle Eben. put in
deir lives kickin' at nothin'. Oars dis
much to be said fob de mule. II he's
interested enough to kick, he's willin' to
20 to de trouble of takin' aim"
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Prices Greatly Below the Original.
Dresses at Finally Reduced Prices.

and Gowns for afternoon dinner reception
evening finally reduced Many
imported models Without describing each detail could
justice convey idea of their style beauty
THESE TWO GREAT LOTS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT:
Dresses in many Styles and wide variety
of lovely fabrics. They have been selling at ~oe m
$780, $3.50 and $1,000. NOW @Zo.UO.
Dresses that have been selling at 5000, 4, m, IN
$500 $500; very beautiful garments NOW @oI.oV
WE DESCRIBE THREE VERY FINE MODELS:
Evening star., 1915-01-25
TM. Edyse Prrchase of Hieh-grade Trunks Has Been
Priced 50 Lou That 1t Will Interest Euery One.

ri. Es,ee P.rchase of Heh-grade Trunks Has Been
Priced so Lou That 1t Will Interest Euery One.
One the largest and Trunk makers Of the east experienced
backward season. with the result that all OF his productions were
had the onporunity helping him. and at the same time oer1ng
our patrons values that we have never equaled
rstr for the best class Of trade country, and
,n End fault with their quay-and certainly will
praise their value
F;ber-covered Dress Trunks.
trunk Of great strength durability finely made inside and
out: without a flaw bemsh; brand new and perfect
a6-inch SIZE $16.oo-regularly $500.
38-inch size, $11oo-regularly $27oo.
4oinch size, $18.oo-regularly $500.
Wonen's Dress Trunks.
Substantially constructed interior houghtu1y and finely
2s-inch size, $s5o-egular1y $12oo
ao-inch size, S85o-egularly $12.5o.
~ 32inch size, $85o-regularly $1,000
34-inch size, $1o!oo-regularly $I4oo
36-inch size, $1o.oo-regularly $500
38inch size, $1o.oo-regularly $1,000.
Aoincf1 size, $1o.oo-regularly $500.
Steamer Trunks.
Raaon brass lock and two straps covered
3e-inch size $7oo-regularly $1,000.
34ineh SIZE $7oo-regularly $11oo
a. 36-nch size $7oo-regularly $500
Hat Trunks.
beautifully fitted interior perfect keeping in best
$aoo-reguary $3.50
$Iooo-rcguary $1,000
$11a5-reguary $225o
$14oo-reguaty $500
$t5oo-reguary $1,000
$aooo-reguary $1,000
Bureau Trunks.
trunk will take splendid of your wardrobe.
$1soo-reguary $1,000
. $16.5o-reguary $1,000
Evening star., 1915-01-25
EVERY SUIT HEAVILY

NTEREST1NG
ARE INCLUDED
m Suits 3do @ s % % ] aa g ei ni ieb s5 Drown and Now $780,
@ Suits gaban % 1 Idoh @ b wool % @ fg a1a s se Now $685.
them with two d fabrics M combined green brow" navy black and gray $2950
AssoentLg Number and Varied Styles
Quality, $275.
Small Lots of Exclusive Suits.
to $780, $4,000 each-wee $l35OO
Evening star., 1915-01-25
January Values in Fine Table Napkins
That Cannot Be Duplicated.

attractive variety of patterns; every Napkin of high
quality beautiful finish, and all pure linen.
aoinch Napkins $aoo $2ss $sso $szs dozen
aa-inch Napkins $a75 $500 and $3so
a4 inch Napkins $500. $780, $3.50 and S. dosen
2o-inch NAPKINS $500, 5000 and
We particular attention limited Darnask
Table Cloths 65 in nunber). one size onlys3 yards
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
Sweet Clover and Grasses.

There is considerable expert
menting this season in the county
with new kinds Of grasses and
legumes, j. A. Weatherford fin
ished sowing last week IL acl es
to sweet clover, or melolotus. He
says he has a neighbor VINO has
small patch which has furnished
fine pasture for cattle for several
years. and thinks it no expert
ment in putting out enough to be
of value as pasturage.
It's rapid growth certainly COM
mends for blowing under, if not
used for feed. It's said to make
good hay, if cut before it gets too
woody. For hay it should be
sown thick to keep it from branch
ing.
Soudan grass, Billion Dollar
grass. and perhaps other new
tangled products will be tried out.
There may be something better
than real clover, timothy and
herds grass, but it will have to be
proven.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
Serious Affray.

Last Saturday a rather serious
affair was pulled off in Selmer.
1t seems that City Marshal J. w.
Gooch arrested Fondis Loc.... on
some misdemeanor charge. Lock
requested that the marshal &c
with him to the butcher shop OF
j. A. Lock, his father, to get him
to secure his fine or go on his
bond. While there a difficulty
arose and young Lock and his
father assaulted the marshal,
knockel him down with brick
bats. A severe blow on the head
of Gooch rendered him hors de
combat, and a surgeon was called
to dress his wounds, which did
not prove as serious as at first
thought. He was out a few hours
afterwards.
1t was an unfortunate affair
and regretted by all. The pre-
liminary trial will be held before
Esq. Goodrum Saturday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
the FOUNDATION BREEDING
STUDS or PERCRERON HORSES

A very attractive bulletin has just
been published by the Agricultural Di-
vision, Traffic Department, of the N.
c. q st. l.. Ry., describing the ami
mails composing the foundation breed.
ing studs of Percheron horses recently
established at the West Tennessee Tx,
pertinent Station, at Jackson, Tenn.
The establishment of this breeding
stud was made possible through funds
supplied by the above railroad COM
| pany, and is another instance of the
efforts the railroads and other public
Institutions are making toward help
Ing the farmer to better agricultural
methods. This fund of $4,000 was
turned over to the Tennessee Expert
ment Station, and has been spent for
the very best Percherons obtainable.
The stud now consists of five mares,
all bred when purchased, ranging in
age from two to five years, and a first
class young stallion.
The purpose of this stud is to sup
ply Percheron stations to the farmers
OF the State at a reasonable price At
present there are few counties where
the farmers have escaped the purchase
OF company horse of the draft type,
and all too frequently these animals
nave proven unsatisfactory despite
their high cost. Most company horses
cost $4,000 or more and have little to
their credit in the way Of breeding
All the stallion colts from this stud
will be for sale to the farmers of the
state at price not exceeding $500.
any farmer, or any community of
farmers, within the State may pur-
chase one Of them but they will not
be allowed 10 sell this stallion, except
back through the Experiment Station,
for more than the original purchase
price. This provision is made to pre-
vent the stations from being sold out
side the State. All of the FLY colts
are to be kept at the Station to in.
crease the number of breeding mares
in the stud When a stallion Is sold,
the price received for it will be turned
over to the railroad toward paying
back the original fund.
This is a most important step, as
there is such a rapidly growing de-
mand for heavier draft stock on the
farms in the south. Not only will it
assist materially in increasing the size
of farm horses, but it also furnishes
the most economical method of procur-
ing mares suitable for the production
OF heavier mules. The first cross of a
Percheron stallion with the average
Tennessee breeding mare will in,
crease the size and weight thirty to
forty per cent, This will mean mares
weighing 1900 to 1,400 pounds, instead
of 500 to 1900 pounds, with a CORE
spending increase in the size of mules.
A breeding stud similar to the above
IS being established at the Expert
ment Station at Knoxville through
funds supplied by the Holston National
Bank of Knoxville, Tenn, and for the
same purpose.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
SUBSOlL METHOD OF
SUMNER BREAKING

(By J. c. McAmis, Division of Exten.
sion, University of Tennessee.)
1t may happen this spring that a
great deal Of the land which is to
be planted in soy beans and COW peas
will become SO dry and hard that ii
will be impossible to turn it with a
turn plow at the best time. 1t nearly
always does happen that way.
1t may also happen that some land
now in grain will be sown to grain
again next fall, as is always the case,
bad as the practice may be.
There are many farmers who make
q practice Of following winter grain
crops with peas or beans. This brings
with it the necessity of doing a great
deal Of work in short time when the
weather is hot and the ground usually
hard. 1t is difficult task.
A great deal of sod land will be pre-
pared this summer for cover crop, a
winter pasture, or grain crop. Again
the breaking of the land is often done
under difficulties.
Under any OF these conditions the
land should never be turned with a
turn pillow, provided that the prepare
ten is begun before there is much
growth of weeds and grass Instead
Q earning as usual, break the land
" il subsoiler by blowing twelve to
fl teen inches apart and ten to twelve
ineAos deep. The hardness of the land
wi4 determine how close the pillow
81 aid be used. The soil should break
entirely across from one furrow to the
nearest one, moving the entire mass
OF soil from one furrow to the next.
The implement must not throw
clods to the surface, but it must break
the soil, leaving it almost in place,
The Avery Subsoiler, with the mould
board detached, has been used very
successfully in this way.
After breaking, disc until the sur
face soil is thoroughly pulverized to
depth Of at least FIVE inches. Keep
th9 land loose and fr.e from weeds
until the crop is seeded.
The advantages of this method Of
breaking land are too numerous to
mention. II may be done when the
land is too hard for a turn pillow. The
land does not dry out as it does from
turning. Contact is kept between the
subsoil and top soil. The vegetable
,,,ottor &c not dacfroro5 = !. a., -,,,.,,.. =, -
turning. The richest soil is left on
the surface to start the plants off well.
Weed seeds are left on the surface
and killed by cultivation. The soil
esn be broken a great deal deeper and
more rapidly with less draft.
The breaking should always begin
as seen as the preceding crop is re.
moved while the soil is mellow and
before weed growth begins.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
Commencement Exercises.

We have received an invitation
to the 72nd Commencement Elk
ereises of the Memphis Confer
ence Female institute, of Jack
son, Tenn, Nav 18th. Rev. J.
H. Felts of Corinth, Miss, will
preach the sermon and DR.. ]. E.
Winston of the University of
Mississippi, delivers the Bacca-
laureate address.
There are fifteen candidates
for Literary diplomas, besides
several candidates for special di-
plomas and certificates.
This is one of the oldest Female
Colleges in the world.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
Another Ball Game.

1t happened at the Fair Grounds,
too, and we wonder if the Guy fan
who had the nerve to write up last
weeks game in such glowing terms
was at this game, and if so, we would
love for him to come out with his
ridiculous burst Of humor and mirth
and describe this game as he saw it.
But no. we'll bet our best eye
against blind Robin that he did not
see this game, and he may be glad he
didn't. too, for it will be remembered
that these High School Meanings las
the writer insisted on calling our boys
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
High School Notes.

The High School will close on
Friday of next week.
On Wednesday night Prof. N.
B. Hardeman will deliver the
class address.
There will be plays on Thurs
day and Friday nights. A small
fee will be charged to pay for
work done oh the school building
this year.
The ladies' Of the town are in
vited to visit the Domestic Science
room on Friday from 2 to A O'Clock
to inspect the work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
Your Child'S Cough Is a Call for Help

Don't put If treating your child's
cough. 1t not only saps their strength
but often leads to more serious all
ments. Why risk? You don't have
to. DR.. Kings New Discovery is just
the remedy your child needs. 1t is
made with ses.hing, healing and anti
septic balsams. VIII quickly check
the cold and soothe the cough away.
No odds how bad the cough or how
long standing. DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery viii stop it. It's guaranteed.
Just get bottle from your druggist
and try it. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
SlFamoIina

That powerful lung medicine that
is sold by druggist on positive guar
antee to give satisfaction or money
refunded. We are not satisfied until
you are satisfied. Large size bottle
sent by parcel post to your door for
one dollar. Address Moore-Higgs
Chemical Company, 94S Linden ave.,
Memphis, Tenn.