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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
TREATED HIM LIKE LEPER
Characteristic French Method Of Fay.
Ing informer for Services That
Made Him Forever Infamous.

Alexandra Dumas contributed to the
Curieux an anecdote told him by Henri
Didier, who was deputy under the
Second empire. Didier's father was
secretary to the ministry Of the in
terror at the time when the Duchesse
de Berri was arrested at Nantes at
the end of her attempt to raise the
country against Louis Philippe and in
favor of her son, the Count de Cham
bord. The traitor Deutz agreed to
sell to the government the secret of
her hiding place for five hundred thou
sand francs, and 1t was the elder Di-
dier's duty to pay the scoundrel for his
dirty work. He took his son Henri
into the office and said: "Look we'll
now at what passes, and never forget
1t. You will learn what lache is,
and the method of paying him." Deutz
was then brought into the room where
Monsieur Older was standing behind
his desk, on which were placed two
packets, each of which contained two
hundred and fifty thousand francs. AS
Deutz neared the desk Monsieur Di-
der made a sign to him to stop. Then.
taking a pair of tongs, he extended
the packets, one after the other, into
the hands open to receive them. Not
word was spoken, and, when the
transfer was effected, Monsieur Didier
pointed to the door.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
W. N. u, MEMPHIS, NO. s1-1s1e.
Went With the Load.

An Irishman, having arrived In New
York a few days ago, got employment
with lumber merchant. Later he was
ordered to take load of lumber some
distance away. Having gone half his
journey, he came to a steep hill. and
while the horses were struggling to
get to the top his boss happened to
meet him, and seeing the horses In
such difficulty, and Pat standing on
top of the load, he stopped him and
exclaimed:
''Do you think the horses haven't got
enough to do without hauling You up
this hill?"
Pat. fixing himself more comfortab.
ly on top Of the load, said:
'Is that what you stopped me fort"
Then, with crack Of his whip, Pat
concluded:
Gee up, it's a poor ship that cant
carry the captain"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
BRITISH Line ON
SOMME IS PUSHED
BATTLES CONTINUE BETWEEN
LElPslc AND DELvlLLE
WOOD.
TWENTY-FIVE OF CREW LOST
British Steamer Virginia Sunk BY a
German submarIne--Funnel ls
Blown Away--Captaln ls
Saved.

London.--The British line north of
Bazentin and Londgueval has been
pushed forward to Foureaux, accord
ing to the war office statement, as
follows
"The battle continues without in
PERMISSION between the Leipsic re-
doubt, on the west, and Delville wood
on the east. North of the Bazentin-
Longueval line, the British advance
has been pushed to Foureaux wood,
from which we drove the enemy.
During the night the enemy coun-
ter-attacked after an intense bom-
bardment with gas shells, and sue
ceeded In effecting entry into the
northern part of the wood, but failed
to dislodge us from the southern half.
Elsewhere there Is no change"
The capture by Russian troops of
the town OF Gumuskahaneh, As miles
southwest of Trebizon, in Turkish Ar
menia, is announced by the Petrograd
war office.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
WILL COMB STATE
FOR NEW RECRUITS
MlLlTlAMEN ARE TO BE SENT
OUT TO AID REGULARS IN
ENLisTlNo MEN.
STREET CAR TAX ASSESSED
Nashville Railway and Light Company
Receipts Exceed a Million and a
ouarter-clty Forty-two
Million.

GSdbHfillc.
Following instructions from the war
department. Col. c. F. Spence, camp
commander at Camp Rye, has appoint
ed officers and men to be sent out
into the state to act as recruiting par
ties and to assist the recruiting Off.
GERS of the regular army in enrolling
men for the national guard of the
United States.
The list of these men was prepared
and submitted to the office of the ad-
jutant-general.
The execution of these orders from
the war department means that the
state OF Tennessee will be literally
combed in the effort to get recruits.
and that every recruiting agency Of
the federal government will be brought
to bear in bringing up the numerical
strength of the national guard Of the
state.
Certain rendezvous are set forth In
the orders to the men who will be
sent out for recruiting purposes, but
these will be used simply as headquar-
tiers. The recruiting parties will be
established In the smaller towns near
the larger towns designated.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
HATCHIE BAPTIsTs ADJOURN
Big Hatchie Associations Profitable
Session Held In Ripley-24 Of 20
Churches Reported.

Ripley.-The Big Hatchie Baptist
Association, which had been in ses.
sion at the First Baptist Church In
this city for three days, closed on the
goth.
There were about $50 messengers
and visitors In attendance and "a OF
the 20 churches reported to the annual
meeting. They represent total men,
bership of 1884. There are In the
Sunday schools 1858 pupils. These
churches contributed last year to all
causes s27,42o.s6, gain of $7.32O,1i
over last year.
The Ripley Baptist Church, the larg.
est numerically in the association,
gave to all purposes during the year
$7,S79.73, a per capita average Of
$2672, as against $14.75 last year.
This was the best report Of any
church In the association.
The association meets next year With
Woodlawn Church, Haywood county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
TO HAVE NEW BUILDINGS.
Secretary Fuller Reports That Steel
Standards Are Erected.

Secretary Fuller Reports That Steel
Standards Are Erected.
Memphis.-All indications connect.
ed with the Tri-State Fair for 1916 in
dictate that 1t will be greater than any
one of its predecessors, and the most
complete ever held in the south.
A meeting of the directors was held
at the Business Mems Club chamber
of commerce here, at which A. l.. Par
ker presided, and reports were receiv-
ed from every department.
Frank D. Fuller, secretary, reported
that the material for the Shelby county
and other new buildings had been de-
livered on the grounds. The Shelby
county building, a large steel framed
structure, will house the Shelby coun-
ty exhibits, and magnificent display
Is promised. Secretary Fuller added
that the steel standards for the build
ing have been erected and the steel
Orders will be placed in position
shortly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
slons Rural credits Bill.

Washington.-Presldent Wilson sign.
ed the rural credits bill passed re-
Gently by congress. A group OF sen.
ators, representatives and officers of
farmers organizations applauded as
Mr.. Wilson affixed his signature.
Just before signing the measure,
which creates system of IL land loan
banks under direction OF federal
board, the president made short ad-
dress, pointing out the benefits he be-
lieved both farmers and the investing
community would enjoy under Its op.
GRAFTON,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Veterans Plan Reunion.

Selmer-The annual reunion of the
Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. HOO,
United Confederate Veterans, will be
in Shiloh Church, on the Shiloh Ma
tional Military Park grounds, July 20.
DeLong Rice, superintendent of the
Shiloh National Military aPrk, will
deliver the address of welcome, to
which A. W. Cobb will respond.
A specially prepared program will
be rendered. Capt. George P. Dean,
commissioner of the park, and w. o.
Mangum Of Savannah will deliver ad.
dresses.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
WEST TENNESSEE
BUSINESS MEET.
SOUTH DESTINED TO BE THE
GREATEST AGRICULTURAL
EMPIRE IN WORLD.
SESSIONS AT DYERsBuRe
Prof. c. A. kefer of Knoxville Makes
Address--WeIi Known Tennes-
scans Speak To the League Of
Business Mems Clubs.

Dyersburg.-The greatest meeting in
the history of the League of West Ten
nessee Business Mems Clubs was held
here.
When T. ]. Taylor, president of the
league. let his gavel fall ON July 10,
this city was the host of one of the
most representative gatherings Of
business men ever assembled here.
The convention held two days ses.
sion. Rev. E. S. Baker of Dyersburg
delivered the invocation. s. Granger
Latta, on behalf of the city of Dyers
burg, acted for Mayor Carne, who was
Ill, and welcomed the delegates. We'll
come on behalf of the Commercial Club
was extended by M. S. Summers, pres
ident. Response on behalf of the
league was made by H. T, Smith of
Fulton.
Edward Mccormack, Memphis, Sec
retary-treasurer Of the league, made
bis semi-annual report, which showed
the league to be in splendid shape and
growing.
Prof. C. A. Kefer of Knoxville, an
official of the University Of Tennessee,
in the course of his address, made the
statement that the south was destined
to be the greatest agricultural empire
of the world, and then backed his as
sertion with few facts and figures.
Prof. Keffer also told of the magnifi-
cent work being done by the univer-
sity.
Ernest Rice of Dyersburg called at
tention of the delegates to the fact
that IL West Tennessee developed her
overflow lands she would add millions
of dollars year to her annual income.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
SLAIN BY AMERICANS.
Slayer of American Couple Killed BY
Civilian Posse.

Douglas, Ariz.-Jose Valenzuela, a
Mexican, declared by his wife to be the
slayer of Mr.. and Mrs. William Parker
at the Double Adobe ranch, So miles
southeast of Hachita, N. NJ, early in
June, was killed by the American civil.
ian posse which trailed him into Mex
leo.
The same report added that Valen-
zuelas wife confessed that her hus-
band had been a soldier with Villa
and had been instructed by his chief
not to rejoin his band until he had
killed Parker, his wife and any other
Americans he could.
All women have been sent out of the
Animas Valley, while the men are re.
ported to be watching closely all Mex
leans on the American side of the Dor
der in that district.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Acquitted of Libel CHARGE.

Chattanooga.-W. F. Russell, editor
of the Polk County News, published at
Benton. was cleared OF charge of
libel. brought in $4,000 damage suit
by five former pike commissioners,
whom he had accused of misappropria-
ton Of funds in connection with their
administration.
The jury was out but few minutes
The judge granted new trial, but the
defense attorneys filed "a wayside bill
of exceptions, which, If sustained by
the supreme court, will establish the
verdict reached
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
WHY SUFFER SKIN TROUBLES
When a Postcard VIII Bring Free
Samples Of cutleura?

Which give quick relief for all Itch
ing. burning. disfguring skin troubles.
Battle with the Cuticura Soap and hot
water. Dry and apply Cuticura Oint-
ment to the affected part They stop
itching instantly and point to speedy
healment often when all else fails.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
SAYS STATE LAWS HINDER.
]. n. Malone Addresses Rotary Club
Members on New Constitution.

J. n. Malone Addresses Rotary Club
Members on New Constitution.
Memphis. The laws of Tennessee
are SO antiquated they hinder the
states growth by preventing new cap
ital and labor from coming into. the
state, Judge James H. Malone, one of
the state leaders in the fight for a
new constitution, declared at the week
ly luncheon of the Rotary Club.
Judge Malone also charged that the
chief enemies Of new constitution are
the beneficiaries of the fee system.
They are afraid their fees will be abol-
ished, and without the enormous pay.
ing fee system from which it gets its
sustenance, the machine cannot live.
Under new constitution the fees
would be abolished and the Office put
on a reasonable salary basis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Candidates Speak.

Eaglevile.-The candidates for con-
gress spoke here. A large number Of
voters was present.
The speakers were Representatives
w. c. Houston. Judge e. L. Davis Of
Tullahoma and Hon. g. w. Deimer Of
Fayetteville, all being candidates for
congress from the Eighth congression-
al district.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Still Want cHughes.

The popularity of Capt. w. N.
Hughes with the Tennessee troops as
nspector-instructor has caused many
to hope that the governor would re-
consider his attitude and commission
the colonel-elect of the First Tennes-
see.
But since the withdrawal of the cap
tain. his adherents have been unde.
cided as to their future course. The
name of Thomas e. Halbert is still
mentioned and it is believed that Maj
Harry s. Berry will receive the sup
port Of majority of the voters if his
name is put before the caucus.
The promotion of Lieut.-Col. Terry
from commander of the Memphis bat
talon will also have its effect in the
coming election.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28

On the registry of Lyons, France,
there has been recorded the birth of
girl child. The father, working
man, limping painfully, his chest dec
Grated with the Croix de Guerre, APP
-peared in person to make the pre-
scribed announcement. He gave the
childs first name as verdunette. A
clerk suggested that it was an odd
name.
ut will at least serve to remind
her." said the honest man, "of the
place where her father got knocked
out"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
POWER DAM STOOD FIRM.

Had 1874 Feet Of Water Rushing
over II.
Elizabethton-The immense con-
crete dam in the Horse Shoe" that
furnishes the power for Elizabethton,
Bristol, ETC., stood the severest test
of the recent storm and remains as
firm as ever. Water ran into the pow
er house and damaged the machinery
to some extent. This great dam, put
up several years ago and owned by the
Watauga Power company, is embed
ded in solid rock and is immovable.
The water ran 131s feet over the dam.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
East Tennessee Boy Killed.

Knoxville.--"Killed in action" were
the words written across the face Of
a letter sent to her 20-year-old son in
France last May and returned to Mrs.
Maggie Hathaway at Hampton, Tenn.
Young Hathaway volunteered in Can
ada August 25, 1915, was wounded in
the trenches in February, 1916, and
killed ON June 9. Mrs. Hathaway is a
widow and the young man was her
sole support.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Wheat ThreshInq Resumed

Port Royal.-Wheat threshing be-
gan in this section on the 18th. After
two weeks rainy spell farmers were
getting uneasy about their wheat,
which was beginning to sprout in the
shock. Only a small per cent of the
crop had been threshed before the rain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
sHElLED BY SUBMARINE.
Twenty-Five Members Of Crew Of the
British Steamer Lost.

Twenty-Five Members OF Crew OF the
British Steamer Lost.
London.-The British steamer Vir-
ginia, which was sunk by German
submarine several days ago, was first
shelled by the submarine in half hour
chase, according to Reuters Malta cor
respondent. The Virginia was finally
compelled to halt when her funnel had
been blown away, making the engine
room and stoke hole untenable.
+ The submarine Immediately torpe-
doed the vessel, and continued Smelling
her while the men were getting into
the boats. Twenty-Five of the crew
got off safely, but rs others went down
with the ship while endeavoring to
release a second boat from the falls.
The captain Of the Virginia was saved
after being in the water for nearly an
hour.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
WAS IN FLYING SQUADRON.

Or. Landrith Toured Country In the
interest Of Prohibition.
Nashville.-Ira Landrith, nominal
ed by the Prohibition party at St.
Paul for vice-president, has for many
years been a leader in the religious
and educational life Of Nashville, and
of recent years has become known ma.
tionally in his stand for prohibition
as member OF the flying squadron"
Of leading men which toured practi-
cally the entire country.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Phone Consolidation.

Johnson City.--A movement Is on
foot here whereby Johnson City will
have one phone system instead of two
as at present. This is one of the most
popular moves that has been started
here and will be of great benefit to
the people generally.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Leave For San Benlto.

Alexandria, Lathe First regi-
ment Of infantry, Louisiana National
Guard, left for San Benito. Texas, for
border duty. The hospital corps will
remain at Camp Stafford here until
field equipment is received, when they
will also leave for San Benito.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Eour PASSING Were Shot.

Newark, N. -Four passersby In
the street opposite his locksmith shop
were shot and seriously wounded hero
by Salvatore Castronova, So years old,
an inventor, who had gone suddenly
insane before he set fire to his cloth
ing and burned to death.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Forty Are Killed In storm.

Mexico City.-Forty persons, in
GLIDING a number of soldiers and
women, were killed during lightning
and rain storm In the suburbs of Mex
leo City July q. Most OF the deaths
occurred at San Gregorie, Atlapulco
and near Xochimileo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Committee Is BUSY.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-The local com
mittee appointed to arrange for the
meeting of the sovereign grand lodge
of Odd Fellows to be held here Sept.
1926 are busy with details. These meet
ings are usually attended by from 49,
600 to $4,000 delegates.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Direct Examination Continued.

General 2. ~ Estes continued his
direct examination during sessions in
the court of impeachment last week.
He stated that he knew but little
about cost bills and paid but little at
IGNITION thereto, as he left this up to
the clerk and judge. as both of them
had to certify to the cost bills and
he thought them honest in all re-
Fpects, and that they knew more about
the cost bills than he did.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
THE HIGH QUALIFY SEWING MAcNINr

NOT SOLD UNDER ANY OTHER NAME
Write for hee booklet Points to be considered before
purchasing Sewing Machine" Learn the facts.
THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO., ORANeE, MASS
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
To Name Successor.

The order for an election in Com
pany B to name the successor of Lieut..
Thomas, who resigned, was issued by
Adjt.-Gen. Charles B. Rogan. Mill
tary authorities assert that the Gus
tomary five days notice cannot be
waived, but that the election must fol-
low such procedure as is named in
army regulations to be held legal. In
this event, the regimental election
must be postponed from July 22 to
next week, since the new officer OF
Company B cannot vote until. he 70.
ceives his commission.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
WITHDRAWAL PROMISED.

Y. 8. Representative At Mexico City
Informs Secretary Of War.
Mexico City.-James Linn Rodgers,
representative of the American gov
eminent, informed the Mexican sec
rotary of war that the American ex-
peditionary forces in Mexico would be
gradually withdrawn from Mexico
territory. Mexican commissioners have
been designated to reach settlement
Of the outstanding questions in the
Omitted States.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
SILK Manufaeturlna Plant.

Johnson City.-Announcement has
been made here that contract has
been signed with company Of Wilkes
barre, Pa, with offices in Ney York
City, for the location of large silk
manufacturing plant in Johnson City.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
CONNABLE ELECTED.
Memphian Named sergeant-at-Arms
of National Rotarians.

Cincinnati.-Rotary delegates from
Memphis to the international conven-
ton of Rotary clubs at Cincinnati have
put Memphis on the map in Interna-
tional Rotary by electing one Of Men,
phis' citizens to an office in the Inter-
national Rotary.
]. M. Connable was unanimously
elected sergeant-at-arms and will have
some job on his hands to handle
crowd of more than 5000 Rotarians at
the next international convention.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Street Car Tax Assessed.


A report received by the board Of
commissioners at its adjourned SEES
sion from Verifcation Clerk Denny,
the gross car receipts of the Nash.
vile Railway and Light Company for
the fiscal year, July, 1915, to June,
1916, inclusive. amounted to $1,416,-
54S.43.
Under the consent decree of the su-
preme court, under which this com.
pany operates in Nashville, it is re.
quired to pay to the city three per
cent of its gross street car receipts,
this tax being paid in lieu of all other
privilege taxes, and the revenue re-
ceiyed by the city under this stipula.
tion is exclusively available for park
purposes.
The street car company paid to the
city during the year $42,496.43.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Make Fish Boat Turn Back.

Tampa, Fla.-The schooner w. d.
Cash of local fishing fleet, put back
to port from the snapper banks in the
gulf, reporting that taking OF fish Is
impossible because schools of huge
sharks take every fish that is hooked
before it can be brought into the boat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Harsh Desires.

81 wish some people l know were
like swans"
"Why so?"
Because swans sing only once in
their lives and die Immediately after"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28

Columbus, N. M-Announcement has
been made at military headquar-
tiers that Gen. Pershing had issued or
ders that news emanating from Colum-
bus and the Mexican field shall be
more strictly censored than heretofore.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Broke Both Wrists.

Pulaski.-Miss Florence May, daugh-
ter of Rivers Boone May, fell off a
porch at her fathers home and broke
both right wrist bones and one bone
in the left wrist.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Drawing the Line.

do you encourage your wife to dis
cuss current topicsY
Eyes; all except the campaign cpl
thets that now and then loom up in
Importance"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build LIN The Sysfen,

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form The
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. so cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Ilahtnlna Destroys Barn.

Estill Springs.-During a severe
rain and electric storm that passed
over the little Hurricane neighborhood
lightning struck the barn of Albert
Mason, killing a fine mule and burned
the barn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-28
Nashville Wants Bank.

This city has begun determined
campaign to secure one Of the national
land loan banks authorized by Con.
gress under the rural credit bill. Com
mittees have been selected by the yari-
Gus commercial bodies and at joint
meeting of the committee held a plan
of work was agreed upon. The meet
ing was in one of the private dining
rooms of the Commercial Club.