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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
SOME HARM IN MOONLIGHT
Scientists Have Been Giving the Mat
Ter Attention and Now Are Out
With Explanation.

The alleged harmfulness of moon.
light is at last receiving scientific at
tention. 1t seems that the light of the
moon, being reflected, Is polarized;
that is, the vibrations are In one plane
instead Of all planes, as in light COM
ing directly from its source. 1t is
also said that 1t has less germicidal
power than direct light. and that de.
cay is therefore quicker.
All this may be true, and 1t may ex.
plain some of the folklore as to moon
light. We have SO long believed these
tales to be the myths of primitive peo-
pies that we are not inclined to take
any suggestions in this line seriously.
They are really mistaken attempts at
the scientific explanation of phe.
nomena noticed for the first time.
The folk-tales seem to have orig
mated in lands of very clear atmos-
phere, and it is extremely doubtful
whether in northern misty climates
moonlight has any ocular or nervous
effect effect one way OF the other. Still we
are often surprised at the facts elected
from still more bizarre investigations.
Surely polarized light must have In
furious rectinal effects, and it might
be we'll to find out that much.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
CORDIAL WELCOME FOR MULE
British Army Authorities Recognize
the Good Qualities Of the
unhandsome Animal.


It would appear from the quality Of
the latest arrivals Of mules here that
they are to be used for cavalry pur-
poses. The lot at EPSON are declared
by experts to be as clean as polo
ponies, able to gallop. and quite big
enough for the purpose they are
about fourteen hands two inches high.
They would outrun any Of the heavy
stamp of horse, of which there are
plenty left, whilst horses suitable for
cavalry purposes are scarce all over
the world. Mules, of course, are used
by Spanish and Mexican cavalry, but
they have not hitherto been used in
the British army except for transport
and for mountain batteries. The like
iihood Is that there will be a revival of
the mounted infantry idea, to take
light cavalry men who are now work
ing In the trenches from place to place
where motor traffic is impossible. Sir
Garnet Wolseley In 1872 foretold some
thing of the kind in his wellington
Essay, .ssA.e.-ee Ii: said that Iiioant;
infantry on mules or even in carts, &C
companied by small proportion Of
real cavalry, would be Of signal use in
days to come. The mules and ponies
that formed the whole of Sir Fred
erick Rogers transport from Kabul
to Kandahar-he had no oxen nor
camels carried two "maunds." which
Is about one hundred and sixty pounds,
but we're capable of carrying much
more. A mountain battery mules load
runs up to 220 pounds, but he is
never as big as even fourteen hands
Manchester Guardian.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Man Of Many Duties.

A contributor to the Docket sends
the following concerning law of
North Carolina:
ut was probably surprise to the
justices of the North Carolina SUI
preme court to learn the general as
sembly's opinion of their needs, as ex-
pressed in chapter 1856 Of the Public
General Laws Of 1911 as follows:
"'Section /. That the fireman Of the
supreme court building shall be ap-
pointed by the chief justice and as
sociate Justices Of the supreme court.
and when not engaged In his duties as
fireman shall act as assistant janitor
OF the supreme court, and shall assist
in the cleaning and care Of the SUI
preme court and perform such other
duties as may be designated by the
said justices of the supreme court
1T seems that the general assem-
bly, has here created the Office Of fire.
man-bath attendant-nurse."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
SOME TENNESSEE FOLKS
TELL HOW THEY WON

Sick people want to be well in .
hurry.
A great many, perhaps most all,
illnesses have their beginning in de-
rangements of the stomach and diges-
tive tract.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy starts in
at the first dose to put stomach suf-
ferers on the way to health. The first
dose proves 1t.
1t is taken with success everywhere.
Here are the words of two Tennessee
people who have taken it:
MISS CORA FISHER, S05 Saxon
avenue, Memphis-"Have taken your
medicine and it worked like charm
has removed quite a number OF gall
stones. 1t does just as you said it
would"
MRS. w. ]. WARD, Sparta, Tenn
II can honestly recommend your rem
edy to all sufferers from constipation
and stomach troubles. Indigestion
seems a thing of the past with me-"
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives per-
manent results for stomach, liver and
intestinal ailments. Eat as much ane
whatever you like. No more distress
after eating, pressure of gas In the
stomach and around the heart. Get one
bottle Of your druggist now and try 1t
on an absolute guarantee--if not salts
factory money will be returned.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Surely a Rascal.

A short time ago man was charged
in Glasgow with stealing a herring
barrel. After the charge had been
proved the principal accuser thus ad
dressed the magistrate:
Deed, Sir Bailie. the man at the
bar is great rogue: the stealing o
the barrel is naething to some Of his
tricks. He stole my sign-board last
week. and what does your honor think
he did WITT"
Magistrate That would be hard for
me to say,
Witness--Weel, sir, I'll tell We. He
brought it into my ain shop, wi my
ain name ont, and offered to sell met
as he said he thought 1t would be o
MAR use to me than onybody else"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Would Not Do.

The other morning Jones turned up
at the office even later than usual.
His employer. tired of waiting for him,
had himself set about registering the
days transactions. usually Jones first
duty. The enraged merchant laid his
pen aside very deliberately and said to
Jones, very sternly:
Jones, this will not dol
mo, sir" replied Jones, gently,
drawing off his overcoat as he glanced
over his employers shoulder. lit will
not. You have entered up McKurkey's
order in the wrong book altogether.
Far better to have waited till came"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
PLAN TO SOLVE
THE STATE DEBT
ISSUE SHORT TERM NOTES AT AZ
PER CENT TO TAKE CARE
or DEFICIT.
SERIAL BONDS, SUGGESTED
Plan Of Senator Ashcroft, Of Memphis,
Who Is Chairman of Finance Com
mittee, Submitted To Tennes-
zee Senate.
SERIAL BONDS, SUGGESTED
Nashville.

--NaShv1lle.
Issue short-term notes amounting to
81 LOO, 900, at AZ per cent, to take care
of deficit OF $1,022,000.
Refund the outstanding debts CT Ten
nessee, amounting to s11, 100000, which
falls due on July l, by issuing serial
bonds covering the entire debt, includ-
ing the Hooper deficit.
This, in brief, is the plan of Senator
Ashcroft, chairman of the finance COM
mittee, as submitted to the senate in
two bills, for solving the troublesome
state debt question.
Senator Ashcroft's plan would abol-
ish absolutely the sinking fund law,
and would provide that 100000 OF the
principal be retired each year At this
rate, Senator Ashcroft estimates, the
debt would be wiped out entirely in 81
years.
II the bill passes providing for issu-
ance of 81 100000 short-term notes, the
principal Of the state debt will be run
up to $12.6e0,00o.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
ONLY A FEW PlMPLES
But Many More May Come II You
Neglect Them. Try cuticura Free.

Cuticura Soap and Ointment are
most effective In clearing the skin Of
pimples, blackheads, redness, rough
ness. itching and irritation as well as
freeing the scalp Of dandruff, dryness
and itching, besides satisfying every
want Of the toilet and nursery.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. Y.
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Pat in a Quandary.

Pat was at the railway station, and
he put a penny in machine bearing
the inscription, Pull the handle with
a jerk"
After Pat had put the penny in the
slot he began looking all over the
machine.
A porter passing at the time asked.
Hello, Pat, won't the machine
work."
"Begorra!" said Pat. Il dunno. 1t
says, Pull the handle with jerk.
But l can't find the blessed jerk to pull
it with"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Had Conductor Guessing.

Il want to be procrastinated at de
mex corner" said the negro passen-
ger.
you want to be what?" demanded
the conductor.
Don't lose your temper. had to
look in de dictionary myself befo' !
found out dat 'procrastination' means
put of,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
LUXEMBOURG.

Not much has been heard from Lux
embourg since the commencement Of
the European war. Luxembourg. II
will be remembered. took position
exactly opposite to that taken by Bel
GUM when the German forces der
manded a passage through Its terri
tory. It did not oppose. but permitted
the march on the ground that the
country would not suffer and that all
losses would be repaid. It now ap-
pears that Luxembourg is suffering and
suffering bitterly. It is in the same
plight as Belgium and the other day
made an appeal to the Belgian relief
committee. 1t only shows that war is
war and suffering is inevitable.-St
Louis Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

MY dear, you ought to pass up frsv'
olous things and take an interest in
deep subjects. Take history, for In
stance. Here is an interesting item
Gessler, the tyrant. put up a hat for
the Swiss to salute"
The lady was a trifle interested.
How was It trimmed?" she in
CURED
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
To Regulate osteopathy.

Regulation of osteopathy is pro-
vided for in a bill the senate passed
on third reading. A board of three
examiners is to be appointed by the
governor, and the examination fee Is
fixed at SIS. Applicants must have
graduated from recognized school of
osteopathy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Had ENOUGH of War.

After season in the trenches, knee
deep in mud and water, yet not hay
ing seen one of the enemy in all that
time, Private Cox was invaded
home. After relating all the adven-
lures which he and his comrades had
experienced, he concluded, "And now
/ comes 'ome full of bloody rheuma-
tism an 'opes ! never see bloody
battle again."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Good Logic.

Ma demonstrated Bobby, when /
was at grandma's she used to let me
have two pieces Of cake"
well, she ought not have done SO.
Bobby" said his mother. Il think
two pieces of cake are too much for
little boys. The older you grow the
more wisdom you will gain"
Bobby was silenced, but only for q
moment.
well, ma" he said, grandma Ia q
good deal older than you are"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
A Cheerful Liar.

Sir" she said angrily. Il under.
stand you said had a face that would
stop clock"
Yes, that's what l said" he calm
ly replied. ANY well-regulated clock
would pause and hold up its hands in
admiration at sight of your lovely
face"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Anti-Tippino Bill.

Passing the anti-tipping bill by vote
of 60 to s, the house reversed itself on
the measure introduced by Represen-
tative w. H. Long of Maury county.
The bill, which prohibits porters in
barber shops, railroad stations, hotels.
cafes, restaurants and other public
places from receiving tips, and also
forbids the giving of tips, was voted
down in the house several days ago.
Mr.. Long entered motion OF recon.
slider.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Her Idea.

THE actress who is playing the role
of the laundry maid is entirely too
realistic"
How is she?"
Don't you see how she mangles her
part?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

II You Can't Get It In Town.
Someone in almost every town in
the United States sells Hanford's Bal
sam of Myrrh. II you can't get it,
write G. G. Hanford Mfg. Co.. SYRIA
cuse. N. Y. Price SOC and $1.00. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
No Quarrel There.

Old Uncle--I will make you a
monthly allowance, but understand
me, / will pay no debts.
Nephew--All right, uncle; neither
will I.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Any woman can keep an expense ac-
count. but not more than one in
thousand can make It tally with her
cash.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Law Enforcement.


BY a vote OF IS to 20 the house has
passed the Elkins law enforcement bill,
requiring city officials to enforce laws
against lewdness. drunkenness and
gambling. The measure has already
passed the senate. and now goes to
Gov. Rye for his signature. The gov
ernor, in his first message to the leg
islature, declared himself In favor Of
such a bill as framed by Mr.. Elkins,
which is a companion to the custer
statute.
The Elkins bill makes 1t misde-
meanor for failure to observe the law.
Penalty upon conviction is dismissal
from office, fine Of $50 and imprison
ment for so days.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Woof!

Don't worry too much over the un'
pronounceable names in the war news
The chances are that YOU don't pro.
nounce even the easy ones correctly
--Haverhill Evening Gazette.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
On Funding Board.

On Funding Board.
w. B. Marshall Of Tullahoma was
unanimously elected to the office of
secretary of the state funding board
of Tennessee to succeed George +.
Blake of Nashville, the present secre-
tary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Reported to Senate.

Reported to the senate by the peni-
tentiary committee without recon-
mendation, the bill championed by
Duke c. Bowers, seeking to abolish
capital punishment in Tennessee, went
before the legislature for final action
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Ben Horn, Is years oid, anu mis-
bride, Is, were found dead in bed at
their farm home at Gainesville. Tex.
The woman had been shot through
the temple and the man through the
heart.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Ridley BIN Passed.

KldIey BIZ FdSseu.
Prohibiting The payment of poll tax
within 80 days of an election, the Rid
ley bill was passed by the house by a
vote Of So to 35. An effort by Repre-
sentatives Mccormick and Nicely to Sc
cure an amendment exempting Shelby
county was defeated, 46 to 81.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Honest Confession

why did you call your mother when
/ tried to kiss you"
I'll didn't think she was in the
house, Birmingha Age-Herald.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Literary Test Requirement.

Higher standards for physicians is
the aim of measure the house passed
by vote of Sc to 2S. Applicants to
practice medicine, the bill provides,
must at least be high school grad
uate, and must pass literary exam
ination before board of three edu-
Gators. The bill would not become
effective until 1919, and does not af-
feet medical students now in college
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Among the things that only come
once in a lifetime are youth and old
age.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Ornamental.

What's the Oh Joy silver mine
stock selling for now?"
I'VE just sold the last ten rolls Of
1t for wall paper"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
The Wisdom OF Pa

PA, what's an appetizer"
Missing a meal, son.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Voted Down In House.

The house voted down resolution
offered by the Hamilton county dele
CATION proposing an investigation OF
charges against the L. G. N. railroad
as to lobbying in the legislature and
giving free transportation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

All things come to the other fellow
III you sit down and wait.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

A woman who has nose for news
usually has chin for telling it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

For calks use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Weeks NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD
HAPPENINGS OF THE SEVEN
PAST DAYS ARE BRIEFLY
TOLD HERE.
FROM AROUND THE PLANET
Dispatches From Our Own and For
eign Countries Are Here Given
In Short Meter for
Busy Readers.

The report which has been circu-
lated that Crown Prince Rupprecht OF
Bavaria has been seiously wounded
by shell is officially denied.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

It's the man VINO doesn't want cred
It who has good rating.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Some people are proud Of their
ignorance
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Gas is used In pulling toesh aud
selling mining stocks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
a Different Species

How did his tale of sea serpent
turn out?"
TT turned out to be sea gull"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
concealed Weapons Bill Killed.

The house, by vote of A to 81.
killed a bill prohibiting the carrying
of pistols. The measure made the
first offense a misdemeanor and the
second felony.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Seven German prisoners of war
we're drowned ct Belle Isle France. A
severe storm was raging on the coast
and they went to the beach to watch
the breakers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Bernard Montvid was held by the
police court for trial for murder in
connection with the killing at New
Britain, Conn.,, last month of Rev. Fa-
Their Zabris and his housekeeper, Miss
Iva Gilmanaitis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

John Stewart, owner of great tracts
of timber lands throughout the North
west, Is dead at Aurora, ILL.,, at the
age of 81 years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Charged with murder committed
in Lemon Cove, Cal, % years ago, A.
]. Looney, 81 years old. was arrested
at Wan, Ok.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
The Natural Sequence.

How was the dog shown"
"A bowling success" - Baltimore
American.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Jurors 81 Per Day.

The senate passed a general bill
providing that jurors in all counties of
the state shall receive 81 day for
services. except Shelby and Davidson
counties. In these counties there is
already law giving jurors So day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Bill to Amend.

Senator Ashcroft introduced a bill
to amend the act prohibiting the OPP
GRAFTON Of bucketshops in Tennessee.
ana to make lawful legitimate trans.
actions of produce. stock or cotton
exchange or board OF trade.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02
Exclude Section.

The house amended the uniform law
for examining teachers of the state by
excluding that section of the law which
imposes fee of $3.50 on each teacher
for grading papers. This was one of
Gov. Rye's campaign slogans.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Kites were demonstrated as means
of saving life when DR.. +. w. Riehl,
70 years old, Of Alameda, Cal, leaped
from the deck of the battleship Ore
gon to San Francisco bay and was
towed to Alcatraz island, four miles
from the anchorage of the war vessel,
by device of his invention.
Touched by word that George Saw
age, prisoner in the Minnesota penf-
Tertiary. was dying, President Wilson
signed pardon. and orders immedi-
ately were telegraphed to the warden
to release the man. Savage, former
st. Paul realty dealer, was serving a
sentence of five years at st. Paul for
violation of the Mann act.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Mrs. Laura Green, wife of farmer,
living near Lexington. Ky, was at
tackled by COW, and narrowly
escaped death after being badly
gored. She seized the horns of the
maddened beast and held on until
her cries attracted her husband, who
came to her rescue.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Slifer OF
Freeport, H.. each sS years old. have
just celebrated their seventy-sixth
wedding anniversary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

The export of pure and alloyed gold
and silver in bars and also Of coins
has been prohibited from Budapest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Thirty-eight women, according to
the Nueve Polistische Korrespondenz,
have been decorated with the iron
cross, second class, up to the present
time.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Buster" Caldwell, 4 years old, IA
tally shot Russell Standard, aged 8.
through the body while they were
playing with pistol at Evansville,
Ind.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

A woman was killed and four men
injured, one seriously. when a natural
gas explosion wrecked the home of
]. M. Mathews at Louisville, Ky.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Mrs. Robertson Marshall of West
port N. Y, is dead and her husband,
a retired stock broker, is suffering
from injuries as result of an acct
dent to their automobile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Col. Roosevelt has not accepted the
invitation to testify before senate
committee on the ground tina he has
no information. Chairman Walsh
called conference to decide whether
to issue subpoena for the colonel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-02

Nashville, Tenn. was designated a
reserve city for national banks by the
federal reserve board. The board an
nounced that reserve cities must have
$4,000 population, combined capital
and surplus in national banks OF
100000 and deposits of $1,000, 900.
Three bodies have been recovered
from the ruins of the Delaware (Ind.)
county infirmary, which was de-
stroyed by fire. Officials say it is
probable that all of the seven persons
missing were burned to death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-04-02
Phone Your Orders Early

stands effective until the supreme
court finally decides the question of
its constitutionality. In the mean
time, it is incumbent on every law
abiding citizen to observe its pro-
visions and the regulations. 1t is
the duty of the department of agri-
culture to enforce this law and the
officials in charge will endeavor to
do so as long as it is in force. Re-
ports of violations will be carefully
investigated and when sufficient evil
dence is secured they will be re-
ported for prosecution. In this con-
nection it should not be forgotten
that an offender against this, as in
the case of other United States laws,
is subject to prosecution any time
within three years from the date the
offense is committed