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and at once OWNED the subject on
which she desired to consult me.
"fIer majesty received me in her
own apartments, without anyone else
being present. a mark of confidence
which touched me profoundly We
had not met for six years, and | was
distressed to perceive the change
which had taken place in this exalted
lady. Her finely cut features bore the
marks Of suffering, and the exquisite
gayety which had formerly distin-
guished her had become overcast.
Doubtless the sad fate Of her rela-
tive. the king of Bavaria, had done
something to effect this alteration, but
the chief cause, | more than suspected,
was the anxiety given to her by the
conduct of her son.
at Is needless for me to repeat to
you the kind expressions which the
empress was pleased to make use OF
on thus meeting me again. 1t was her
first words on the subject of the
crown prince which reused my alarm.
az have hoped, M. rAmbassadeur,
that an old friend like yourself might
be able to advise me with regard to
my son. she said, and | look espe-
cially to you, because you alone are
In the secret of the past history of
NJ de Magratz.'
"'Madame,' I replied with fervor.
the only thing that can prevent my ad'
yising you is the confusion with which
your condescension overwhelms me-
"Her majesty heard me with a
mournful smile.
"'You have heard, no doubt. OF the
princes infatuation for this mans
niece?' she proceeded.
"I have, madam. / have even seen
the young girl herself, who appeared
to me to be quite incapable of know
ingly taking part in any treacherous
design
"'You may be right, but unfortu-
nately she is under the control OF
man who has no such scruples. To
come to what | was about to say, this
e1taHSleueuL lS Ny ldi 'ho hioo' VII
Gus Of any in which my son has been
involved. So serious is it that the
emperor and myself live in actual
dread OF hearing that the prince has
privately married this young woman.
81 started realizing at once the full
consequences Of such situation. The
crown prince was the only child of the
imperial couple. BY the well known
family statutes of his house, his mar
riage with lady not of royal blood
would be legitimate only in a social
sense. Politically it would be treated
as nullity, and the offspring of the
union would be incapable of succeed
ing to the throne. 1t is well known
that the husband of one OF your Late
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81 think | have heard Of the count"
| remarked. WAS he not mixed up
in that scandal in the Quirinal, in
which Prince"
The ambassador frowned rebukingly.
"Yes, yes; we will speak of that
some other time. DO not let us dis.
tract ourselves now, beg of YOU
excused myself for my interrup.
ton, and his excellency went on:
From Messana l gathered enough
information to confirm my uneasiness.
1t appeared that Magratz, after being
in disgrace for some years, had re-
Gently been allowed to present him
self again at court. Fatal magnanim
ity! objectionable forgiveness! He
had come up from his estates, bring
ing with him this niece, who had i'm.
mediately cast a spell over the crown
prince, IA young man unfortunately not
without reputation of certain kind
Her uncle conducted himself in this
affair with great prudence, so manag
ing matters that his nieces reputation
was not compromised, while the
prince became every day more des
perately enamored; and all kinds OF
conjectures were afloat as to what
would be the ultimate issue OF this
strange situation.
although | was still far from sus
pecting the real object which Magratz
had in view, could not help seeing
in all this some machination which
boded no good to the peace of the
imperial house ! was hardly sur.
prised, therefore, to receive on the
following day summons to a private
conference with the empress herself.
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FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 1915.

queens daughters is illegitimate in
this sense.
"But since such marriage would
at the same time, have sufficient force
to render any other alliance impos-
sible, the consequence would be, in eff
feet, that the line Of the emperor
would become extinct in the next gen.
Grafton, and the crown would pass to
some collateral branch of the imperial
house.
well might Magratz triumph in
such possibility. l could see only
one thing to advise, and even now do
not see how | could have taken any
different view.
"'You must arrange a marriage for
his imperial highness without delay,
| said with firmness. Let him be dis
patched at once to some court where
there is a princess of suitable age,
and ordered not to return till the be-
trothal is an accomplished fact
"Ah, how profound is the instinct
Of woman! Her majesty immediate.
ly replied:
"But | dread the effect OF love-
less marriage on my son. know too
we'll"
The ambassador broke off short at
this interesting point, and began
coughing with violence. The cigarette
smoke seemed to have got into his
excellency's throat.
"But | weary you with this long con-
versation," he observed, as soon as
the coughing had subsded. Enough
that this venerated parsonage placed
entire confidence in me.
within week Of our conversation
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,eek Of our conversation

the crown prince had set out for the
capital of small kingdom in the
west of Europe, under stringent in
structions to offer his hand to the
monarch's daughter.
"The manner in which he did so Is
well known. Harshly ignoring the
conventions Of loye-making, he blunt
ly approached this young princess In
a ballroom, and, in bare words, asked
her if she would become his wife. The
girl, no doubt under equally strict
compulsion, gave her assent, adding
profession of fidelity and submission.
The crown prince instantly turned
away, and that was all that ever
passed between them in the nature OF
courtship.
"The next day the betrothal was Of
ficially announced to me by the i'm
perial chancellor, and the news speed
lily spread through the capital, where
it created an immense sensation. 1t
was Immediately after this that re-
ceived the promised visit of Baron
Magratz.
81 had given orders that he was to
be admitted for though ] am, as you
are aware, the least curious person in
the world, my high regard for the en-
press made me anxious to fathom the
intentions of this villain.
"He appeared to take his defeat with
philosophy.
"I sincerely trust this marriage
may end happily he said, when l in
troduced the topic. 1T is, of course,
absurd to suppose that there is any
attachment, at all events on the side
of the crown prince. Unhappily, the
preference his highness has shown for
my niece has turned out to be more
serious than ! believed, and | am
afraid the poor child has allowed her
self to cherish unreasonable ideas. l
shall make 1t my business to obtain q
husband for her, If possible, before the
prince returns.
81 saw nothing to take hold Of in
this announcement. If true, 1t seemed
that the baron was taking the most
prudent course, both in the interests
of the imperial dynasty and of his
niece. ! did not yet appreciate the
subtlety of his combinations, far less
did | foresee the terrible end he had
in view, and which you perhaps al
ready perceive"
| evaded this question.
proceed, my dear ambassador, If
you please" | said. Your story In
terests me greatly"
His excellency blew a wreath OF
smoke from his lips and complied with
this request,
For moment thought of immo.
lating myself on the altar Of the inn
perial house by Offering myself as
match for the charming baroness. But
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Tho New Pulpit.

The press has become the new pull
pit. Today there are one hundred
writer's and authors to one in 1850.
The people are crying for a voice.
The whole country has become de-
batting club. 1t was essential to de-
mocracy; supplementary to free
schools and free thought. At last We
are getting free speech. Talk 1t 10
that is the glory Of humanity.-T. P.
Powell. in the New York Independ-
ent.
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NoJe-All trains arriving ami leaving
Frederick scheduled from Square.
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Schedule In Effect June ~, 1918

GOING WEST
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
TWENTY GOOD FARMERS WANTED THIS FALL
East Texas Improved Farms
ON THE CROP PAYMENT PLAN
prove accepting
ON THE CROP PAYMENT PLAN

Pneand County, 1870 Of
from
which has been
SOILS AND CRCPS Sandy loan soils with good clay sbo Bottom and
upands Perfect drainage Soils excellent for holding moisture and
fertility Cotton, kar
sudan grass and especially good for fruits vegetable sweet and Irish potatoes
Excellent livestock country The most successful farmers diversity and have
kinds livestock should the talk the
sold
a amno and there late this fall. y
PRICES AND TERMS will sell fy-acre
with dynamite easily burned Will furnish best
and practical supervise planting cultivation and marketing
Of the
men Ten time you need it. although Ave ought to be sufficient
conditions
very
They will drill we'll for actual
house and well in
good farmer will satisfied and successful these
will that
will not fail and will credit colony for general merchandise
Seed feed, fertilizer, want it..
made
emefo
r. Kennedy aton Agents nta Fe
a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
To Howe Sipes

N. D, Erwin has filed a Petition
with the Board of Directors Of the
Big Owl Creek Drainage District No.
10, in McNairy County, Tennessee,
asking for the opening, deepening,
widening Of The old ditch in said
District, extending in Southeastern
direction from the point where said
old ditch crosses the South line of
his tract No. 5 across a narrow strip
Of your land at the Northwest corner
of tract No. 7, in said District, and
to extend to and reach the main ca
nal. The Board of Directors fxei
Nov. IL, 1915. at noon, as the time
when they will be on the said prem
ises to inspect same and to hear said
petition and to act upon same. and
you can Be present and be heard il
you desire,
This Oct. Is, 1915.
g. a. PRATHER,
Chm'n. Board Of Directors
of Big Owl Greek d. D.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
PERSONALS

u
81 E. Maxedon and siie visited
sthel this, week.
McNa'riins BY the deem attended
Federal court this week
Sheriff GRAY attended Federal cour
AZ Jackson this week.
h Mrs. Sallie.Anmohs, Of Bethel, was
visiting relatives here Wednesday.
Y NJ. Smith, from Che GUYS section
called Saturday and left years sub
scription.
]. H. Bigger and family, aud W II,
II milton and wife spent Sunday at
P.ttsburg.
Bruce Mitchell, Or. Motley and W
u. Hendrix. Of Bethel, were down at
the speaking.
Misses Dora and Velma Castlberr7,
If Gravtlhill, have been visiting rela-
lives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Wade tool, in
the fair and made Us a pleasant call
publication day.
Judge S. J. Everett and Attorney
General Nat Upton were distinguish
ed fair visitors.
If you want fresh groceries deliy-
cred quick, simply call Warren & Co
both phones Al.
j. D. Chesher, Of Gravelhill, has
moved to Selmer occupying resi-
dence on Court Avenue.
Mrs. Louis Adams, and little daugh-
ter. Amelia, are visiting relatives in
Florence, Ala, this week.
DR.. j. H. Curry and family, Of Ad-
amsville, were visiting relatives and
attending the fair last week.
R. II. Barner, of the NJ. & 0. tele
graph office, at Bethel Springs, was
in town Tuesday on business.
Dir. Hayes Abernathy's boy baby,
Paul Hayes. got the premium as the
handsomest boy among five contest
ants. Mrs. Glen LEAFS baby, Ruth,
took the blue over four contestants
as the prettiest girl baby. These two
babies would win In any baby sbsw
OF course the mothers Of the other
babies think the awards we're wrong
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29


Goi, L. /. Chester jadge McCorry,
Will May, "A. T. McGeeheo, Of Jack
son came down to hold up McKellaf's
hands Tuesday night
J. h Olive was ia Saturday and re-
n7aed bis subscription fer this and
naxt year. He has Thousand hush
.el corn crop near Ramer he reports.
We hny what YOU have to sell, 50
why not let us sell You what you have
% buy? Our prices are right and
our goods are the very best. Warren
& Go.
Capt. Jao, n. Tillnau, Trustee Of
Chester county, was attending the fair
last week He was accompanied by his
brother. ]. R. Tillman, a Cotton Belt
passenger conductor.
Mrs Mary Meeks, % Texas, who has
neen visiting relatives in this county,
is spending few days with the fam
lily of ]. r. Adams, before returning
to her western home.
We had fins BUSINESS Fair week
gnd,Ne highly appreciate ii. We ere
g.ing to give everybody another ep-
porinuiiy to buy ahat they reed at
lrpldeod prices oo nox5 first Monday.
0ae day Only. Narrsr 8 Go.
II s. Phillip, ef BaIdvya, Miss,
owner Of the steiner Lumber CO.,
came ap Wednesdag The recent
safes ty, Manager Hamilton seems to
be very heavy. THERE'S an unusual
.mouqt q building soing On. noa.
Ales W G G, pA !;3:r died died Me99acss33aa~
mofaing at thc Rone Of her daugdt.
en-, Mrs, "A. w. Biggs, IN Memphis
She has been afflicted with hardening
Of the arteries and for several days
her IRE was despaired Of, She was
| tie widow u the late W. G. Pbarr,
brother Of AIRS. J. W. Porviance. She
leaves two daughters, Mrs. A. W.
3iggs, of Memphis, and Mrs. Ella
3lankins6ip. of Dallas, Texas, and enc
son, A. q Pharr, Of Fort Worth, Tex
as. The editor Of the Independent
vent to Kentoh Thursday to attend
| the funeral
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Easy to Darker Gray Hair

When your hair turns gray, streaked
With gray, white, faded, brittle, fall
ng out, itching scalp or dandruff, try
he following: On retiring rub Q-BaD
like a shampoo on hair and scalp. By
morning the gray has disappeared
ind another application or two Of
a-Ban the hair is beautifully darkened
and becomes fluffy, glossy and luxuri-
ant with real hair health. Itching
and dandrulf have stopped. Q-Ban
stops falling hair and promotes its
growth. Q-Ban is not sticky and
messy. and cannot injure the hair or
lcalp. Delightful to use and sure to
arken hair 50 evenly and naturally
no one can tell. Soc for 81 bottle,
Browder Bros, Selmer. Tenn. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Change Of Schedules, Mobile 1
Ohio r. R.

Effective May End. trains will leave
SeImer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. 2 Express Daily " 7:30 am
Ma b ,pressDaiIy ,...-....ly 9:38 p m
No. 6 Express Daily ....,.,, " 4:2l pm
Souihbound
No | Express Daily Ivy S:05 pm
No. 3 Express Daily ,,-.v 7:Ql am
N S ExpressDaiy ,.-...., " ll;28 am.
For any information regarding
rates and routes apply to j. d. A,
Coleman, Ticket Agent, Mobile &
0hio K r. n. writo G EsAilen, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Jackson, Tenn,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
S a Nd BOX
The people feel rich compared

"a
The people feel rich compared
with their pulse one year ago..
THAT bridge question is ss.;ll
visible over the financial horizon.
1.-THE items in the city report
last week for window shades,
clean-sweep, ETC., )" were for the
college and ordered by the school
board ....... The McNairy demo-
Gratis are not caring much about
that primary ........ The town and
the people have, after a strenu-
GUS week, settled down to normal,
quiet Never has there
teen more beautiful days than
the past ten. .,..... That ostrich at.
the fair was the best drawing
card Of the whole show. Mr..
Dryer, private secretary to Con-
gresham Mcclellan, was the
guest Of the Warren Hotel Tues
day....... They are still doing a
little killing in the family quarrel
lover the waters. 1t seems
like the submarine terror has hit.
! the scrap heap,...... 1t is nip and
tuck between Patterson and Nc.
Kellar.I Lea drops behind the.
distance fag........ When mans
ahsiness gets SO he Stops his pa pa
Ter, he is ready for the garbage.
can. ......,.. Guess Booth, the bri-
berry government official, died Of
ptomaine poisoning, taken with
a purpose" w. K, Aber-
nathy bought one of the goers at
the fair for driving and road
purposes No wonder Swain
liked Selmer- the receipts were
attractive. -. Fairs surely past
and it was the best one of any.
49,. There is rot much perspira-
ton under the collar by the
friends Of the three candidates
| for u. S. Senator. -. Mr.. Hollis
is to be congratulated on building
such a nice brass band at Ramer.
Cotton has been the victim
of the bear side the first Of the
week to the tune of several points
in both spots and futures. This
would have been ideal weather
for fair week, but who is in fav-
or or having itover?... Gov Pat
terson is billed for Selmer on the
18th Of November at / o'clock.
Tuesday was sweepstakes day in
Judge McCall's court. Bootleg
gers were swiftly fixed with three
and SIX months homes at Sher-
lift Gray',s hash house. McNairy
got the blue for the term. Joe
Sanders, old man Ingle, Bill! Ellis
and a number of others, were
among the entries. 80. Unless Pat
terson fills the robes of Tenness-
ee's past senators, there will be
an unsightly misfit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
District Sunday School Convention

TIME: Sunday, Nov. Z, $50 a. m. to
$50 p. m.
PLACE: New Hope church, near CAT
fey, and about 4 miles nearly east
offGravelhill.
PROGRAM: $50 Regular Sun. Sch'L
II a. M: Preaching by the pas
tor, Bro. Peery, on a special Sun
day School topic.
II to / p. M: Noon recess.
LIP. M: Devotions.
1.20: The place and the work OF
the District Convention in the
General Association, ard the
work OF its officers.
l:40: Singing by the local Sun
Gay chool.
l:50: TIE ten poihts in the Ban
ntr sunday school.
2'l0; Singing,
2;a0- Reports on d Statistics
handed IN,
ESQ., ADJ urnmert,
PERSONS Y ho SHOULD Be tier,
ALI WHO CAN, but especially
every Sunday school If the Gis'
tfirt aui every ,ifcer anitesch-
er in ev gry school in the Dist
riet Il "a, mber the date and
place and be IN hand.
T.. 7. VdoD,
Sec. County C. BVeLti, II
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
No Ss@.eS

Thin ia q prescription prepared especially
Cor MALARIA or CgilLLS & FEVER
five or six doees viii break any case, and
IL fskea then as tonic she Fever will not
return. Il ecto on the liver better than
Colonel and docs net gripe or sicken. 25e
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
StramoIine, That Lung Medicine

Where it is known and tried physi-
clans prescribe Stramoline for all
kinds of lung diseases. 1t is the d.
rect product of the tuberculosis Hos
pital Of Memphis years ago. 1t is
sold on a positive guarantee TO give
"a i.facrion and the patient is The
sole i1dge. Send FIR bonlslet Of ies-
tinnnials LARGE sizs booklet sent
by Parcels POST for one dollar. Moore
Riggs Chemical Company, e4S Linden
I'VE, Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
POLITICAL PRAYER MEETINGS

it is sad day for Christianity when
the church bells call the communicates
together for political prayer meet
ing. such gatherings mark the high
tide OF religious political fanaticism,
put bitterness into the lives of man;
fan the flames OF class hatred and de-
ssyny christian influence In the com.
munity, rho spirit eetuatinG such
meetings is anareh.stlc, un.Christliko
and dangerous to beth church and
stats.
The success of the nation 10 in the
hands OF the farmer.
-z.---a-s--s-----------=-zaA
Work for the best and the best will
rise I'D and reward you.
Tcaant farming Is Just one thing
after another without Fay day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

Senath, Mo.
Mr.. T. M. Karnes, Yorkville, Tenn.
Dear Sir:-Replying to your favor
of the 4th. inst, beg to say that J. K.
Black Medicine Co., is thoroughly re-
liable and their DR.. Blacks Eye Water
the most nearly specific for sore eyes
of any remedy ever handled. l sold
nearly two gross last season and did not
have to refund single bottle.
Cancer Drug Store.
Sent by mail on receipt of price, 2bc.
Address, ]. r. Black Medicine Com
psuy, Manufacturers, Ksnnsts, No,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

WANTED AT ONCE One million
dit or sawed hickory flIets. Spokes
lept, Weis -Lesh Mig Co, Jackson
enn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP
AND MANAGEMENT OF HE
MCNAlRY co. INDEPENDENT.
published we, KY at Se.aer Ter n.
Editor J, W. PGtHIANcE, Ia business
manager, publisher aud on ner.
No bondhoiders. mo tgsgc or other So
curities. j. W PuEyiASCE.
Sworn TO and subscribed TO before me
this the 25,h dav OF 0etoher, 1919,
tsEALl ALBERT GILLksPIE,
Notary Public
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

LOST-A Friendship Bracelet, six
inke, engraved. Finder please notify
luna Gooch, Selmer. Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

We mos, earnestly and urgently request eys'y teacher in
he soav to attend this meedng and 10 take active pat
the discussions If you teaching or expecting 10 teach tbs
r,er i IS vary iogtar dat you be here 81 tbs naeens
/ limo Fr ~ or eaaheis sign der contracts get registers
and report blanks. etc
Let us make tas lrea; meeting am soHs o ask al
the teachers to meet with at the courthouse as early the
morning as possible may get through signing contracts
bv 10 o'clock Very cordially
All, GRANTAAM, Co. sup't
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

Work for the best and the best viii
rise Up and reward you.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

The success of the nation 10 in the
hands OF the farmer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-12-17
A Christmas PRAYER.

A Christmas Prayer.
Give me the eyes to see my brothers woe:
Grant me the vision that perceives his
care,
That 1, amid my Christmas joys. may go
And take some touch of mitigation
there.
God point the way that I may quickly
find
His acre waiting for the glad RELIEF,
And ope my eyes that may not be blind
To tasks Of love that ease the sting Of
grief.
John Kendrick Bangs.