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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
W|LLG|VEMR.
CARRANzA
Time
Mexican Chief Need Not
Hurry Up Reply to Uncle
Sam II He Does Not Want
to, Says State Department

washington. July 3.---"for the mo.
ment" the United States government
wili not press carranxa to answer iis
demands for q statement a. 10 his
attitude on the uaited States-xesican
relations.
Tho state department announced
this today. saying the situation Ii In
status quo for the present. and prob
ably Ia view OF the relief OF tension
by Carransa's surrender Of the United
States prisoners at chihuahua.
A. the same time, Secretary Lans.
ing declared there Is mo change In
policy regarding the keeping Of the
United States forces In Mexico. as far
- I know"
The fact that Lansing has made no
effort to extract an answer from Car
rama since requesting Mexican Am
bassador Arredondo to speed the
reply was Interpreted m meaning that
this government has had secret as
aurances that Carranxa will adjust
the situation II given time.
Indications from the departments
statement were that II will continue
20 walt upon Csrranza unless there
should be sinister developments be-
aow the border. The department said
there might be several circumstances
under which q statement Of Car
ranza's attitude would become al
most Immediately pressing" It
was indicated. however. that Car
ranza's release OF the United States
troopers had 30 greatly relieved the
situation that the United States could
afford to wait until Carranza had had
time to adjust matters at home.
The war department explained the
shortening OF General Pershing's 9
lines az based on thoroughly good
strategy reasons, chief among which
In the difficulty OF sustaining his
forces on the arid land below the bor-
der
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
REGIMENT OF
OREGON MILITIA
NOW At BORDER

San Diego. July "A full regi-
ment. more than 1000 officers and
men OF Oregon state troops. today is
encamped In and near San Diego. The
last to arrive was the frst battalion,
including companies A. b. c and d.
which came yesterday on special
train. These companies. with sani-
tary company OF 10 men. supply
company OF l6. mounted detach-
mcnt OF 20. aud the Third regiment
band. marched to the old U. s, cavalry
camp near the exposition grounds.
joining companies =. r. @ and II.
Companies I. X. l. and NJ OF the
Third infantry are at San Ysidoro, q
few hundred yards from the border.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
M|KADO PLACES
BIG WAR ORDERS

Pittsburg. July 3.--with war or
ders from the European countries be-
ginning TO fall or. the mikado's gov
ernment stepped to the front today
rs the biggest foreign buyers In the
United States steel markets. Orders
approximating t2s.o0o.0o0 already
have been placed by J. Inouyie. J.
Kamimura and others. Westing.
house. Cambria and allied concerns
have secured the majority Of the con-
tracts. Mills and factories here and
at Wheeling. Youngstown and Day
ton VIII be rushed for months.
Most OF the steel will be used In
construction Of imperial iron works
at Yawata. Japan. The government
has appropriated 32o.o00,ooo for
construction Of the plant.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
WOOD MAY DIRECT
MEXICAN CAMPAIGN

Washington, July 3.--The war de-
pnrtment today announced a division
Of the southern department in three
sections under the command Of Cen
eral Funston, General Pershing and
General Bell.
The readjustment Is said to be pre-
llminary to appointing supreme
commander for the three depart
ments. General Leonard Wood, now
commanding the eastern department,
has asked q position commensurate
with his rank, and Il is possible he
will be the man selected. W
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
Wire Telegraph
WORLDS RICHEST
WOMAN, HETTY
GREEN, IS DEAD

New York, July 3.--Mrs. Hetty
Green, known as the richest woman
In the world" died today at her
home here.
Mrs. Green, who was In her eighty
third year. had been III for several
weeks. II was reported week ago
that she suffered a stroke Of apoplexy
in March. This was declared to be
slight. however. and Mrs. Green's
physicians said she was doing as well
as could be expected, considering her
age.
Mrs. Green's fortune exceeded
500. .000.00 Ninety millions Of this
she made herself, starting with S1o.-
900 900 left by her parents. No one
ever questioned that Mrs. Green was
the worlds greatest woman financier.
From the moment Hetty Robinson
got $25 savings account until the
moment OF her death, the accumula-
ltion OF money was the ruling passion
|of her life.
Until Hetty Robinson was nearly
80 she devoted her time to society
and money making. Then Edward
Green, for 20 years United States
consul at Manila and interested In .
big silk importing house. in which
he had made several millions Of his
own. publicly announced at New
York public dinner that he proposed
to marry the wealthiest heiress In
America.
Hetty Robinson. he said. was the
woman.
Green pledged himself never to
touch penny Of his wife's fortune.
The Green's had two children, Syl-
via and Edward Howiand Robinson
Green. It was the boy. Eddie" al
his mother always called him, despite
his $50 burly pounds Of huskiness,
that found the soft spot in his moth
er's heart. Eddie was the only hui
man being to whom Hetty Green
never openly begrudged money.
Shortly before her marriage to
Green, Hetty Robinson inherited the
$40, ,000,0 ,000 from her parents. Just
about that time Sylvia Rowland. an
aunt. also died. Sylvia, Hetty al
ways understood. was going to leave
her her estate of $2,500,000, but the
will showed half left to charity and
the income from the other half to
Hetty. A month after learning this
Hetty Robinson came forward with
what she said was q later will. leav,
ing her the whole fortune. In the
sensational legal battle that ragged ur
and down the Robinson and Rowland
families after that Hetty was charged
with several offenses. one Of them be-
ing forgery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
HERBEC0URT
CAPTURED
FRENCH
The German Troops Hurled
Back on a Wide Front, and
Prisoners and Guns Are
Captured By Allied Army

Paris, July 3.--In q brilliant attack
that threw the Germans back on .
vide front. French troops last night
captured the village Of Herbecourt.
advancing to within i've miles Of the
heart OF Peronne. one Of the imms-
diate objectives Of the allied offen-
sive.
The advance was made on q ave-
kilometer front (about three miles,.
The French swept forward from the
Mireaucourt wood. near the Somme.
to point west Of the village Of Asse-
villeres. The combats south Of the
Somme were favorable to the French.
the war ONCE stated today. During
Sunday evening and Sunday night the
French artillery occupied on Ave
kilometer front the two second
position German trenches between
Mireaucourt wood and up to Asse-
villeres. Between these two points
during the course Of brilliant en-
counter the French. carried Herbe-
court village. nj - e II
Toward Awre, in the region Of
Dancourt. the Desloges wood was
cleared Of the enemy by French gren-
ade reconnaissance.
North of the Somme there were
no German attacks during the night
on our newly gained positions
The official statement indicated
that OF about $4,000 German troops
defending the sector of front near
Peronne nearly $1,000, forming 81
battalions. suffered heavy losses and
were badly disorganized.
South Of Assevilleres the French
made further progress, spreading
their advance on the south bank Of
the Somme to the village OF Entren,
seven miles southwest of Peronne.
North Of Estres village the French
made important gains. capturing
some prisoners and guns" said the
Official statement.
Information now at hand shows
that 39 German battalions took part
lin the defense OF the newly carried
positions. Thirty-one Of these bait
talions. having sustained the heaviest
losses. are completely disorganized.
Most Of the prisoners captured by
our forces on Saturday and Sunday
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
SMsH ADMINISTRATIONS
ATTACKED IN REPORT

London, July 3.--The findings Of
the royal commission which investl-
gated the recent rebellion In Ire
land, made public today, sharply at
tackled previous administrations la
Ireland. The main cause OF the Dub
lin outbreak, the commission held,
was the fact that lawlessness was
allowed to grow In ireland without
being checked.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
TY COBB FINED FOR
OUTBURST OF TEMPER

Chicago, July 3.--President john
son of the American league today sus-
pended Ty Cobb for three days and
fined him as the result of Cobb's out
burst in yesterdays game with the
White Sox when he threw his bat
into the grandstand. The amount Of
the fine was not announced.
Cobb was angered when called out
in the seventh by Umpire Nallin
The suspension put on Manager
Griffith and other players, suspended
for the riot last Friday in Washing
ton, has not been lifted,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
BR|TONS CONTINUE TO
SMASH GERMAN LINES
Commander Of the English Forces Along the Semme Re-
ports That Further Progress Has Been Made, Other
Teuon Trenches and Positions Captured, and Previous
Gains South Of Ancre Are Sill Maintained

communication. which imperil both
Baupme and Perrone.
South OF the Somme the French
placed themselves within bare seven
miles OF Peronne by the capture Of
Dompierre, Frieze and Becquincourt.
The British public. far from be-
ing intoxicated by early successes. IL
prepared for the development Of .
campaign lasting perhaps several
months.
The e'people OF England are content
to await a grinding advance. with
small gains and heavy losses. They
expect heavy German counter-attacks
and some allied reyerses.
General Haig. according to all dis
patches from the front. is carefully
conserving his men, preparing the
way for each attack with the most
tremendous artillery attack ever seen
In any war.
Critics here unite in declaring that
the allies now have larger munltion
resources than the Germans.
In some spots on the lines shells
were bursting at the rate Of ninety
per minutes They fell In streams In
the village Of Thiepval, which was
blown 10 pieces.
The Germans, waiting In their dug
outs for the blow they knew was
about to come. sent up hundreds OF
rockets throughout Friday night,
They lighted the whole front In order
to catch sight OF the first line Of the
advancing British infantry.
The German soldiers. hugging their
trenches under the steady torrent OF
shells that poured overhead. wrote
letters home and went to sleep early.
They know without being told that
the intensifying OF the bombardment
meant the orders to attack would
come shortly after dawn.
The British reserves began coming
up after dawn, while the artillery
suddenly let loose hellish fire on
the 0erman works.
British and French aeroplanes be-
%
| gan taking the air. disappearing in
the clouds of smoke. Then the orders
to 20 forward came. The men leap
ed from their trenches and went
stumbling toward the enemy.
The French moved forward at pre-
cisely the same time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-03
9Th CAVALRY RETURNS
FROM CHASE IN MEXICO

San Antonio, July. 3,--The two
troops OF the Eighth cavalry under
Captain Eltinge which crossed the
Rio Grande into Mexico near Fort
Hancock late Saturday in pursuit of
Mexican raiders lost the trail and re-
turned to the American side.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

OF H. P Wood Secretary Treasurer of the McNary West Hardin
County Sunday School Association and including Convention
Adamsvie July 22 1916 showing disbursements
to date
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18

The meeting Friday at 10 o'clock
at the courthouse was reasonably at
tended, and all present were earnest
friends Of the movement.
IL may not be known by all our
readers that C. |. G. means Commun-
ity Interest Club. The organization
was affected month or so ago, and
holds regular meetings the first Tues
day in each month.
Terry Abernathy. as chairman of
the club. set forth its purposes and
many of the objects to be attained.
The program was carried out as
published two weeks ago, and every
speaker assigned made strong talks
on the same. The questions of sani-
tation and identifying were strongly
emphasized. But the most prominent
feature was that of improving the
streets and highways in and leading
10 Selmer. Resolutions were adopt
cd appointing three committees. The
enc on roads and streets is composed
Of q. P. Wood, chairman, NJ. l.. Rob-
inson and ]. W. Purviance. This
committee proposes to do something
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18

besides talk, and an address setting
forth the plans they propose to adopt
and carry out will appear at an early
date. Judge Wood said he would vol
unteer as chairman, and punched by
the other members of the committee,
something is going to be done in the
building Of roads from Selmer to the
district lines in each direction. Much
more will be said as the work gets
under way.
The committee expects every citi-
zen to help by some substantial con-
tribution, and those who do not may
be known to the community. The
day has come when Selmer and Nc
Marry must come up to the lick log,
or we must know why. 1t takes work
and money to get in the push with
other communities, and McNairy can
not afford to lag any longer
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
Unfortunate Homicide

In the west part Of the county
Robert Moore was shot and killed by
a posse making his arrest when he
tried to escape by the back door last
Friday night. We understand he was
charged with stealing hogs. and Con-
stable Tull with a posse made up of
two other Tulls and John Smith, sur
rounded the house, and as he failed
to halt when commanded, was shot
by Smith, and died soon afterwards.
Smith has been arrested and is in
Jail, and the others on bond. The
preliminary trial is set for today
(Thursday), before Esq. Goodrum.
We understand Moore was a rather
hard citizen. The officers had a war;
rant sworn out by his own father,
who died about two weeks ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18

(By c. D. Love, Division of Extension,
University of Tennessee.)
Observations made over this state
indicate that our live stock shelters
are largely of the two extremes-that
is, none at all, or too costly character.
OF course the latter class are few In
number.
Somehow most of us have had the
idea that because we lived in Sunny
Tennessee, our live stock needed no
shelter and. that such things were for
the up-north stockman. Never were
we more mistaken.
The prime necessity for live stock
shelter is not so much for protection
against extreme cold, az many believe,
as against cold rains, sleet and soft
SHOWS. Sufficient feed of the proper
constituency together with heavy win
ter hair-coats of animals offer enough
resistance to mere dry cold In any
temperate climate.
Our winter rains, sleets, ETC., are
heavier and more frequent than in
many sections of the North. There
fore, we do need the proper kind of
shelters, more, even, than many north
ern locations.
However, the protection needed is In
expensive. Anything that provides a
waterproof overhead covering and
breaks side-drafts is sufficient. Such
conveniences may be found in mere
open sheds with roof, and one side and
one end boarded up, leaving southern
exposure open. Such structures need
only to be sufficient size to accommo
date the stock while eating their feed
1t is also necessary to give some at
teEtion to the conservation of the
manure. Retaining walls of concrete
or even solid concrete floors in feed
lots are often advisable.
Tight barns or poorly ventilated
barns are perhaps worse than none
since it is now evident in many places
that such structures have become sim
ply incubators for diseases as tuber
culosis.
Good barns will make surer the
health OF the animals.
The Division of Extension, of the
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, is
studying the building of barns. The
Division is at the service of any citf.
zen in the state who writes in his
questions.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
Mary Crosby Cobb,
Bethel Springs, Tenn.

bOohOi bptihSo, lChll's
Mary Crosby Cobb, was born May
the 7th 1848 in Ireland Departed
this life Aug. 2, 1916, age 68 years,
2 months and 20 days. Came 70 this
country in 1851. She joined the G.
P. Church at New Salem in 1883.
She was truly a great and good
woman, and her greatness was mani
tested in her many deeds of kindness
and love for others. AS wife, there
was none better; and as a mother
none could be truer to her children
than she. She loved her home, neigh
bors and friends, and will be greatly
missed by all.
Heaven claimed her soul immortal,
Jesus called her there to live;
Earth has lost precious jewel,
Nothing greater could it give.
JOHN W. CARNELL.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
W. c. T. U. Meeting at Shiloh

Shiloh Park was the scene of a de-
lightful gathering of W. G. 7. U.
women representing Hardin and Nc
Marry county unions, on Thursday,
Aug. 8. The program used was to
have been given at the tri-county In
stitute, which was postponed in May.
The meeting was held in the pavil-
ion, where at noon bountiful picnic
dinner was spread.
The Institute was called to order
by Mrs. Daisy Curry, former presi-
dent of the county union.
Special features of the program
were two readings by Mrs. Ella Walk
er Williams, of Savannah, vocal solo
by Mrs. Mary Stanley, of Adamsville,
and a talk on Y. P. B. work by Miss
Jessie Farris, of Crump- Miss Farris
being the youngest leader of the work
in the state.
Election of officers as follows:
President, Mrs. Daisy Curry, of
Adamville; Corresponding Secretary,
Mrs. Ollie Lowe, of Crump; Record
ing Secretary, Mrs. Lutte Abernathy,
Selmer; Treasurer, Mrs. Cora Rogers,
Savannah.
1t was the sense of the meeting
that the Superintendents of the De-
partments be selected by the General
Officers later.
A great many visitors were present
during the progress of the meeting.
The delegates heartily appreciate
the courtesies of Mr.. DeLong Rice,
Secretary to the Park Commission.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18

Legal blanks Of all kinds for salelat
this office,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
A Warning 10 Buck Snort

That Ilicory Holer poet
Still continues to go it,
But l. haven't nohin of that money owes me
But he will have hard time to o buldoze me
That's certain
SO Pm a hurting.
caught that old orre mare of his in last night
And until get that half dollar will hold tight.
Pm good Christian and believe in MAKING to
just like they would want to do unto them,
Let them keep off my toes they don't o fight
And I'll forgive them their whel
right?
But even Buck good Christian he'd have be again
For the way he mikes up grammer and spelling is SIM
He the gnorantest
In McNary swan.
He makes light of old Bill Wafles,
While his spelling is something ofal.
Bill could teach him
If any body could reach him.
If don't get that half dollar be
will tell what Buck Snort
BILL HIcKoRYBUD
Hicory Holer, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18

The play. "A Daughter of the Des-
ert" was being staged by home talent
before a large audience in the college
auditorium Tuesday night. In the
second act, while 0dell Carothers as
bill Jones, sure-shot sheriff." was
in the act of arresting Aaron Brooks
as Harold Morton, railroad survey
Or" drew a pistol loaded with blank
cartridges, and while not on the bill
to-shoot, yet from some cause the
pistol was discharged at close range
in the face Of Brooks. the paper wad
striking him in the left. eye. tearing
the eyeball into shreds and lodging in
the rear of the eye.
He was rushed to the train and
carried by his uncle Judge Wood, DR..
]. R. Smith, and Jno. R. Erwin to
Jackson to the Drs. Heron Hospital.
He rested we'll during the night, and
Wednesday the fragments Of the eye
ball were removed, and the right eye
was pronounced undamaged other
than bv powder burn. ]. R. Erwin
returned on the IL 80 train and gave
as the above particulars after reach
ing Jackson.
Perhaps nothing has occurred in
our midst which caused such shock
to the community.
There is no more worthy or popular
young business man in Selmer than
Mr.. Brooks, he having been county
superintendent and connected with
the schools for years. He has been
for some time in the Selmer Mercan-
tile Co. 10 all the plays staged at
the college. he has been in the lead
ing role, and his stage ability would
be Of no mean order on theatrical
boards in leading companies.
He will probably not be returned
home for four or five days under the
most favorable circumstances.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
GIVE LIVE STOCK
GOOD SHELTER
Tennessee Farms as Well as
Northern Farms Need Well
Made Buildings
GOOD BARNS BRING PROFIT

Tight Barns, However, May Be Worse
Than No Barn at All for They May
Increase D;sease-See That Build
ings are Well Ventilated.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
GravelhiII

Health Of the community generally
good. Crops laid by in good shape.
Picnic and ball games the order of
the day.
Revs. Carmack and Wilbanks held a
weeks meeting here, with eleven ad-
ditions to the church.
The primitive Baptists will hold a
three days meeting here last of the
week.
Rev. Phillips will begin a singing
school here Monday.
DR.. Jackson, J. R. Huggins and j.
G. Springer are visiting in Texas. We
understand the Doctor is looking out
for a location. This community is too
healthy for his profession.
G. d. Haddock lost his dwelling and
part of the contents by fire last week.
While the loss was heavy, we are glad
to say that it was partly covered by
insurance.
W. M. Hogan was agreeably sur
prised Sunday, when about 100 Of his
friends and kinsmen met at his home
to celebrate his 80th birthday. each
one carrying a little something to
eat. The dinner was spread under
the large oak trees, and all ate at
once. And no one enjoyed it more
than L. A. Beatty, who was heard to
to say that he ate 27 chicken livers.
Ice cream and lemonade were served
in the afternoon. The day was very
pleasantly spent. May Uncle viii live
to see many more birthdays, and the
last one be the happiest.
j. W. Springer and j. R. Gooch did
some good work on the road last
week, and the work will be on in
earnest this week. as several teams
and hands are at work today (Tues.
day.. We mean to put the road in
good shape from here to the state
line. with help from the 9th District
except one or two men from the 9Th
District. Then if we can get the
help, We are going to build it to Sci.
mer. What do you say Selmer. II
is now time for cooperation and ac.
tion. The opportunity of our lives is
before us to get the national high.
way. Do We intend to carelessly lei
it pass by? We are not censurine
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-08-18
TO THE CITIZENS OF SELMER

Section of Ordinance No. TO- makes the duty of the Sanitary
Committee Ito make examination of all back premises hog
prves watercloets dches and all places where filth
liable to accumulate"
Section said Ordinance provides that when any of the
above places shall become offensive, endangering
the public health the shall be declared by the
Sanitary Committee"
We therefore compliance with above Ordinance and in the
interest of the public health will make inspection of all the
homes in Selmer Thursday, August "a, 1916, and we
give you this notice that may have ample time to up
premises if have already We hope all cit
will cooperate with this movement and assure YOU we
prompted only with desire promote the health of
the town. This plan has the approval Of the Board Mayor and
Aldermen and the doctors of town who are acting with us in
advisory capacity.
August ID 1916 Yours truly,
B. T BAKER, Chm'n
j. H. BIGGER
u. S. ALEXANDER
Sanitary Committee.