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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-26
District No. l.

Luther Burnett, three lots in
Grandview addition, tax so cents.
billiard Freeman heirs, north
by Pryor south by Greer east by
Bomar west by Greer, l lot, tax
$3.50.
Louisa Freeman COL, north by
Pryor south by road east by Pry-
or west by Greer, lot, $500
Miss Sue Granger, one lot in
Grandview addition, tax % cents.
J. B. Petty heirs, north by Rus
sell south by Aclin east by Diggs
west by Russell, l lot tax so cents.
John Phelps, north Jernigan
south by Hathaway east by Tie
vathan west by Travis, 18 acres,
tax $3.50.
District No 3.
Thomas Ellis, north by Har-
mon south by Carter east by
Underwood west by Petty, %
acres, tax $5.48.
M. L. Harris, north by Ellis
south by Throgmorton east by
Hancock west by Bruce, 70 acres,
tax $3.50.
Granville Jackson, north by
Jeffry south by Smith east by
Giles west by Dunn, 45 acres,
tax 1922.
L. E. James, north by Mizell
south by Cate east by Cate, west
by Cate, 63 acres, tax $751;
Parson Moore COL, north by
Hastings south by VandycR east
by Maddox west by Stephens,
60 acres, tax $4.06.
Peter Moody heirs, north by
Adams south by Cate east Wy
Hastings west by Brown, 90
acres, tax So cents. IA
w. B. Petty, north by Brown
ing south by Sullivan east by
Dowdy west by Browning, 81
acres, tax 1922.
District No. A.
Andrew J. Hall, north by Ro-
sic south by Perry east by King
west by Verdell, 81 acres, tax
81. 35.
District No. 5.
E. C. Brisendine, north by
Alexander south by Oliver east
by Dumas west by Rainey, l lot,
E. C. Brisendine, north by Col
Inns south by Howard east by
Collins west by Brisendine, l lot,
tax STATS.
E. C. Brisendine, Cottage
Grove school, tax on above pro-
perty, $3.50
Mrs. Lee Humphreys, one lot
in Williams addition, tax rs cents.
Mrs. Lee Humphreys, Cottage
Grove school tax on above pro-
oerty, 5. cents.
Tansil Jones, north by Foster
south by Todd east by Mcclure
And if said sale is not complet,
Iune, the same will continue from
w. T.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-26
Delinquent Taxpayers, Take Notice.

On the first Monday in June the Courthouse door in
Paris Henry county, Tenn will offer for public sale all the real
estate belonging to delinquent taxpayers for the year 1916
The following list Of such denquents the district in which
the property situated andthe number acres in each tract follows
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-26
Mohair and Palm Beach Suits

We have them all the best styles and coos. Light tans dark gray
light blue ETC. These suits neat dessy and COOL They're
not fad they've otown that already. They here to stay
The tailoring and fit excellent such you would expect from
the best tailor The pants Elegantly tailored with belt straps and cuff
bottoms Mohar suits ESQ., Palm Beach suits 81 So $8 and $40
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-05-26

/ summer Gu
Summer HaberdaShery uneqed in all
III etpauerns sin Pecae and
beautiful black and hpewih
$ooand o Attractive silk front shirts bosom and
soft shrtng hn
Straw and All new shapsSl to
10A' 01A"0' oAu'i"o'i AT Ocs nd
Washable Fomin Beautiful and Ocs
Famo, Hos,ro Guaranteed Hosiery se Silk all
Inc FAMOUS noeproo mBeh25c 90 per pair ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
The Beautiful Countess NADIA Torby-Daughter of
the Grand Duke Michael of Russia and De-
scendant of Hannibal, Peter the
Greats Black Slave.

bourg. They went to the Riviera to live
and two children were born to them,
son and daughter, before the Gar
would allow Pushkin's daughter a
divorce from her Russian husband so
that her princcly lover could marry her.
Prince Nicholas was royal, his wife
was not. There could then be only q
morganatic alliance. The wife was
created Countess OF Nuremberg by her
brother-in-law, the Grand Duke Of Lux.
embourg, and when her children grew up
they had all the advantages OF wealth
and position. The daughter inherited the
wonderful good looks of her mother, and
when the Grand Duke Michael Michailo-
Witch, grandson Of Car Nicholas l.. saw
her on the Riviera, he was determined TO
marry her, whatever the cost
He did so. at the cost of mourning tho
anger of Alexander III. and Nicholas IT,,
who successfully forbade him ever to set
foot again In Russia.
The Grand Duke Michael is incurably
romantic. Not content with defying the
Car OF Russia for the sake Of love, he
has recently written a novel in English
called Never Say Die" IL. which he re-
lates the adventures of a young prince
who finds himself in conflict with
royal marriage conventions The hero
OF the story is described as n German
prince, but 1t is evident that his ad.
ventures are suggested by those Of the
Grand Duke himself.
1t is said tlat the present Gear was
more offended BY this book than by the
Grand Dukes marriage. which occurred
betore Nicholas assembled the throne.
1t thus seems that hereditary tend.
encfes in both the Countess NADIA and
Prince George of Battenberg combine to
make them disregard conventions and
make them obey their natural emotional
impulses.
human organism which responds
strongly to the call of love and thrusts
aside artificial and despotic restrictions
Is OF the highest value to the race.
Many scientific eugenists have become
convinced that we shall attain eugenic
ideals better by encouraging such types
than by attempting to control marriage
scientifically.
But will the African strain mar this
mingling of fine Caucasian types
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30

years nelore she was his wife and was
crowned as Czarina.
Hannibal was ennobled; he died rich
ana renowned, and among his descend
ants In Russia was the greatest poet of
the Muscovites, Pushkin, whose monu-
ment IN Petrograd is as prominent as
that OF any Car. The poets daughter
was one Of the loveliest women In the
empire, and when she was in her teens
she was married, under the sponsorship
or Alexander H., to a distinguished man
or the court. But she was not contented
with any ordinary mating Her own
mother had had desperate love affair
with gentleman not her husband. which
had. cost Russia the life Of It's poet
Pushkin had heen killed in duel with
his own brother-in-aw on account of
Nine. Pushkin's breaking away from the
conventional matrimonial restrictions.
Her daughter did the same, and eloped
with Prince Nicholas of Nassau, younger
brother OF the Grand Duke of Luxem.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
striking Scene from "The Pride of Race"-a PLAY
Recently Given in Which the Same Shadow That
hangs Over the Beautiful Countess Fell
Upon the Unhappy Wife.

cDm,hg chGagGd 10 the young Countess
JofDy ne mas really thrown away his
ehahceE. Inc present Car, though not
70 b'tter against his cousin as his father
Was, refuses 10 accord his family any
position al court
is 1Hiy necessary to look at the
nouhtess MAZDA Torby 10 understand that
Pf'Hce george wanted her for herself
alone She is a beauty OF the most en-.
uahe'nx type she has large dark eyes,
shanrH ny long lashcs. a sensitive and
peiicatc!y moulded face. a very winning
.hW"sSirh ana mass Of black hair.
nm ajs her charms she is simple and
pnaHecte' The Grand Duke has lived
YIN ms family for many years at an
and his children have mingled freely
ss!m"nE nc people of the neIghborhood.
me Gfand Duke Is member of the
N@aI H"afd Of Education. He is known
10 mahy Americans. with whom he has
p,ssed g"if In perfectly democratic way
81 Cannes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
Hereditary Romanti
selves in Europe S

IT. HAT the romantic temperament
oescenos from parents TO chill
dren is shown very strongly by
the engagement OF the beautiful young
Countess NADIA Torhy, daughter OF the
Grand Duke Michael OF Russia, and
Prince George OF Battenberg
Both are descended from ancestors
VINO have again and again deded the
rules and conventions OF The royal caste.
Their own engagement has been q pure
love affair Of The most romantic kind
from first 10 last
G. But in this romance there is also an
element o: the bizarre ana extraordinary
that makes i dtGe-ea. from ANYTHING
that las happened in European royalty.
The bride has strong strain o; African
blood mixed with that Q: The car OF
AL the Russias. She Is direct de.
sc=ndaat Q: Peter the Greats black
slave Hannibal. Her d=sce., is sug.
gested il the remarkable biackness OF
her hair and her heavy-l!dde. dark ewes
This descent casts a certain shadow
over tae union. which Is otherwise re.
garded as ne mos, popular ana inter
esting in cosmopolitan high society.
Scientists VII. watch lis results with in.
tarest. ii. g
While the negro blood in the pedigree
OF the Countess dates back over two cen
turtles, the possibility that i; may reap
pear at any time in her offspring is al.
mitted in scientific circles Congenital
characteristics frequently skip a gener-
alton or two, only TO appear more en-
phatically lower down in the line AS
matter Of fact, it is seldom that hered.
itary characteristic is present in each
generation. natures general practice be-
ing rather TO produce il in alternate gen.
erauons, and in this way the character.
istic may persist for centuries
II is well-known fact that the pro-
trud,ng lower jaw which has been a ia.
cial characteristic OF The Hapsburgs for
centuries failed to appear for several sue
oessive generations, but when il reap;
Feared ultimately j, was more pronounced
than ever The present King Alfonso of
Spain Is marked example OF the Haps-
burg family idiosyncracy.
While il has been argued that child
with negro blood in its veins can never
be darker than the total negroid char
acteristics Of us immediate parents, there
have been cases which would seem to
cast dount on the universal application
OF this 'hsory. Indeed very interesting
play The Pride OF Race" was founded
upon this very intricate point, and has
created considerable discussion in scen.
Nfc circles
The little Countess's father, the Grand
Duke Michael, cousin Of the Car of
Russia, married his wife. Countess
Sophie Tory il express defiance of the
orders OF the late Car Alexander Ill.,, a
most rigorous autocrat Because he in.
sisted on marrying the girl Of his choice
he was deprived Of all MS Aonors. milf
tary rank and hall his vast property, and
banished :yom Russia.
His own father the lato Grand Duke
Michael, denounced hin and en-, him
on for time Then. when he married
IN spite OF al OF them, the imperial
family tried 10 induce him TO abandon
his wife by Offering 10 restore his in.
come and honors in Russia If he would
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
rrlncc George Of Battenberg Who
VIII Wed Countess
IOrby.

iFhce Len!=e .! E.,lenbagg, MA *
now Junior DficGr In ,se uf;tisb payy
"i'hout fortune. mlaht hayG assured II,
i,esaIh some u the position III i;.s yoys,
hiefarchy his family had tGa, bgt IN ls
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30

The spirit of 70.
nance began to
+ a s h ion young
Countess Torby's
q a ture centuries
ago. The Car Peter
the Great received
from the Sultan of
Turkey a magnif-
cent negro slave.
the famous Hanni-
bal, gifte d with
such extraordinary
intelligence I h a t
his energetic Gear,
who cared nothing
about a man or a
woman's birth, pro-
noted Hannibal I'M
til he became q
General in the Rus
sian army. 1t was
not such an un.
usual thin 6 for
Peter to do. His
CZari ina, W ho
reigned after his
death and who Ia
an ancestress Of all
succeeding Cars,
was also presented
to him as a gift
from an apprecia-
tive friend, and she
" a S h Is "hand-
maid for many
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
lc Tendencies That Have Shown Them
Most Interesting Love Match---Science
Watching for More Tendencies from the

do SO. Every attempt was in vain. He
was true to love.
The Countess Torby herself was of az.
traordinarily romantic descen, ua,
'ather was Prince Nicholas of Nassau
VINO IN his day. defed royal authority bv
contracting a morganatic marriage win
lhe daughter of the great Russian noe
fushHln' who was himself grandson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30

II is evident that the BattenberGs pos
sess most attractive personality, quite
exceptional among royalties and this
is clearly traceablc to the nonToyal
woman. OF great beauty, charm and
magnificent physique, Prince Alexander
OF Hcsse married in past generation.
Prince Louis showed his natural gifts,
not only by winning his royal wife, but
by rising 10 the highest position In the
British navy in spite Of strong preju
dice among the British ruling classes
against a person OF German descent. The
only factor in favor of The Battenbergs
in England was old Queen Victora's
friendship.
Prince Louis's brother, Prince Henry
OF Battenbcrg, married Queen Victoria's
youngest daughter, Princess Beatrice.
and this was certainly a love match.
Prince Henry was the object OF so much
dislike and criticism in English society
that in order to escape II he fastened
OF on an obscure military expedition in
Africa and lost his life. The Battenbcrg
qualities were displayed in another way
when this Prince Henry's daughter.
Princess Victoria, was chosen, because OF
her vigorous physique, as tia most likely
person TO furnish a sound progeny to
the throne OF Spain
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03
Notice of settlement OF Account.

State of Oklahoma. Beaver County. 80.
IN THE COUNTY COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Tracy Banks,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Catherine Halle.
the duly appointed Executrix Of the Estate Of
Mary Tracy Banks. deceased. has rendered and
presented for settlement. and filed in said Court
her final account and report of her administration
such Executrix and her petition for distribu-
tion of said estate. and for her discharge. and
that Monday. the 2lst day of August, 1915. being
a day of the regular term of Court to-wit, Of the
July term. A. d. 1916 at 10 O'Clock a. m. at the
county court room in the City of Beaver in said
County Of Beaver. has been duly appointed by the
Court for the settlement of said account and for
hearing said petition. at which time and place
any person interested in said estate may appear
and file exception in writing to the account and
contest the same.
In testimony whereof have he-eunto set my
hand and affixed the seal Of said Court this 9th
day Of July. 1916.
JOHN A. SPoHE,
7-27 S-3 p County Judge
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

OConner pleasure and commercial
Motor Cars are assembled Of World-
known Standard Parts, medium priced
and sold on n convenient PAN-A /:
HOU-RlDE plan Catalogue mailed
ON request EXceutional agency prop.
o'ition and exclusive territory for per-
sons desiring to act as representatives
Inquire OF The O'Counor Corporation
1891 south Halsted Street, Chicago.
Illinois.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Western dairymen are singing to
their cows during the milking hour.
and it's our notion that any man who
can sing to COW at four o'clock In
the morning is but little lower than
the angels.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Doctor Eliot says the American
people spend more than FIVE billion
iollars year on nonessentials. There
Is high authority, however, for the
statement that man cannot live on
bread alone"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

There are some Christians who dead.
beat their way through the church be-
cause they are unwilling to drop into
the basket the coins they drop into the
movies on Sundays.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Under certain atmospheric condl-
lions the range of the human eye is
very great. However, the average
man is content If he can see fair
debutante across the street.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

The powder puff is upheld by suf.
frage leaders as an laid to salvation"
A shining nose is a handicap to the
cause, they say. Yet men patiently
put up with bald heads that CLEAN
and glisten.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Although the old-fashioned politician
who kissed the baby may still be in ex.
istence he does not practice his insani-
tary arts because he is afraid of the
baby's parents, both Of whom vote.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

The floating mine has become as
great a menace as the torpedo, and
the one is undoubtedly often mis-
taken for the other.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Hardly have husbands been emanct
pated from buttoning their wives up
the back. when along come these
high-laced boots.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Every boy should learn to swim,
says an instructor. Sure, and then
they will have the pleasure of teach
ing the girls how.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Prince and pauper start life with the
same ways. And the great toe Of the
prince is no sweeter than the pedal
digit of livery stable keepers kid
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

A London minister claims to have
photographed ghost. He is likely
to get but negative encouragement in
his claim.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

Wealth doesn't send everybody who
possesses It to perdition. nor does pov.
erty give every pauper through ticket
10 the New Jerusalem.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

An English scientist is said to have
counted 50,000,00O stars. He must
have been a long time coming out OF
ii after he was hit.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

An eastern doctor s@Ts'y,Iat what
this country needs is better fathers.
He'll have the support OF the women,
anyhow.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

II is said that the United States
army aeroplanes are already obsolete,
charge never brought against the
army mule.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03

The ranchman who moves to town
because he is tired OF having wolves
md bobcats for his nearest neighbors
hardly lives in his new home long
enough to get used to collars and
ihoes before he sighs for his old ranch
lome.
O'Connor pleasure and commercial
Motor Cars are assembled of World
known Standard Parts, medium priced ,
and sold on a convenient PAY-AS.
YoU-RIDE plan. Catalogue mailed
on request, Exceptional agency prop
osition and exclusive territory for per-
sons desiring to act as representatives.
Inquire of The 0'Connor Corporation
1881 South Halsted Street, Chicago,
Illinois.
Lax.Fos, A Mild. Effective Laxative 9 Liver IonIc
Does Not Gripe nor Disturb tho Stomach.
In addition to other properties, Lax Fos
contains Cascara in acceptable form, a
stimulating Laxative and Tonic. Lax-Fos
acts effectively and does not gripe nor
disturb stomach. At the same time, 1t aids
digestion, arouses the liver and secretions
and restores the healthy functions. SOC,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03
After Four Years Of Discouraging
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes rs follows: al suffered for four
years, with womanIy troubles, and during
this time, could only sit up for a little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
oil. Al times. would have severe pains
In my LEFT side.
The doctor was called in, and his treat.
meut relieved me for while, but was
sooH confined to my bed again. After
!hat. nothing seemed to do me any good.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-03
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

| had gotten so weak | could not stand,
and | gave up in despair.
AT last, my husband got me bottle Of
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and | COM
menced taking II. From the very first
dose, | could tell It was helping me.
can now walk two miles without Its
firing me. and am doing all my work."
II you are all run down from womanly
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman's tonic. II has helped
more than million women, In its so
years Of continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
it will do. Ask him. He will recon-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write 70: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies'.
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special
Instructions on your case and 64-p page book "Homs
IrsAtn<n, tor Wensn." sent In plain wrapper. los
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-26
COPS
Plan
RUSH

NORTH YAKIMA, Wash,
Sept. 26.--I'orty-six !. w, w.
|agitators are in possession OF
the Jail here today, holding at
bay a Gordon of officers. a big
crowd Of citizens and the fire
department, which has repeat
edly turned the hose OH them
in vain.
The outbreak started at 3 a.
m.
Prisoners ripped bars from
windows, tore UP floors,
wrenched iron cots to pieces
and began battering the wood
ell walls.
In a short time the building
was practically wrecked.
1t is being Systematically
demolished.
Wells of defiance greeted a
stream Of water from a fire
engine. Unable to enter the
prison, deputies formed a ring
around it to prevent the III
mates from dashing for lib
erty.
An effort may be made later
to rush the jail and subdue the
|. w. w. mob.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-26
BIG BOOTLECCINC SCHEME IS
NIPPED IN "CRAPE" SEIZURE

which has been nipped in the bud.
At that time residents of Wilke-
son and other mining towns
swarmed into the office for per-
mits.
1t was planned to furnish the
residents of Wilkeson and other
nearby communities with plenty
of liquor, handled through Taco
ma promoters, It is thought.
Bottles Destroyed.
The carload of whisky smoth-
cred in grapes was moved to the
Northern Pacific freight shed at
the head of the bay at 1880 Tues
day afternoon. The county pro-
vided two trucks to haul it to the
bridge, where the bottles were
broken and the liquor poured in
to the river.
Whisky smothered in grapes"
is the very latest in attempts to
evade the Washington dry law.
Pierce county officres are busy
today unloading 5000 quarts of
bonded whisky from car OF
grapes" consigned to Wilkeson,
Wash.
Headed by Deputy Prosecutor
Thompson and cooperating with
Northern Pacific, officers swoop-
ed down on the car when il reach
ed the Wilkeson siding. En-
tering they found the booze pack
ed In boxes. On top of each box
was a layer of California's finest
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-26

Seven and one half tons Of
bonded whisky in 5000 quart bot
ties confiscated from freight car
of, grapes" at Wilkeson Monday
are being poured from the Lin
coin ave. bridge Tuesday after
noon by county officers.
What is good to eat of more
than three tons of California
grapes, used as top layer to con-
ceal the booze, will be distributed
among Tacoma hospitals.
County authorities have infor-
nation that the huge consignment
from California, said to be worth
$4,000, was financed and handled
by five Tacoma men, three OF
whom paid the expenses of ship
ment.
A rigid investigation is being
made and arrests are expected be-
fore the end Of the week.
U. s. May Prosecute.
1t is up to the federal authori-
ties to go after the California
shippers. The address in San
Francisco from which the car of
"grapes" was shipped is said to
have been learned definitely.
The recent flood of applications
| for liquor permits from the coun-
lty auditors office at the time of
| the miners first aid contest in
| the Stadium recently is believed
to have been the starter for the
extensive bootlegging scheme