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The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
MRS. ROGERS MAINTAINS
CALM UNDER GRILLING
Close $3.50 P. M.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Any number Of talesmen were excused
because they said they were opposed to
capital punishment. and one because he
wouldn't have a woman eIectrocuted. :"
So many gave this reason that the pre-
siding justice grew sarcastic.
Did you have this prejudice beforo ,,o,,
were summoned on this trial?'' he de-
manded of one man. District Attorney
Martin waxed rcproachful.
10 you mean to say" he asked one
talesman. that il your child were killed
you would object to capital punishment
for the slayer?'
IN spite Of the number excused the hoy
was hlled In record time. and the defense
succeeded in having them all married
family. VI
MIS- Rogers Appears Dazed.
IL was few minutes atter the
choosing OF the jury began that Mrs
rogers was brought in at the side 6oor
beside the judges seat She seemed
absolutely dazed, and appeared not Ia
know where to go. or to be the least
conscious of the eyes that were turned
on her In curiosity. Justice Tompkins
mad ruled that none but those who
could show some part or interest IN
the trial should be admitted TO the
court room, but even so there were
plenty eager for the chance of a look
at the woman whose deed and whose
motive for the deed have been such q
mystery. What they saw was a tall
well-formed woman in deep bIack-tbe
very suit and hat and veil, apparently
In which she left Lebanon Hospital
after her recovery from the effects OF
the btchloride of mercury she took
when she poisoned her children. The
face was contradiction to the ma
tronly fgure-a very sweet, almost
girlish face, the nose a bit uptilted. the
eyes deep blue. and round cheeks
framed in chestnut hair, very neatly
arranged.
Mr.. Rogers came in with her and the
deputy sheriff, Tim Duane. She Is still
! on bail, and came from the apartment al
$40 Broadway. where she Is living with
Mr.. Rogers and the baby girl born eight
months ago This baby wasn't mentioned
| today; but she has asserted to friends
that she feels that her murdered daugh-
ter has come back in this child, who is
named after the first one.
of1cers and doctors were the States
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
1872 DAUGHTERS
GIVEN RECEPTION
Delegates to National Conven-
ton Welcomed to City by
District Society.
SESSIONS BEGIN TODAY
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood. a Real
Daughter" Will Offer Prayer
at Start of Meeting.
Open $3.50 A. M.

Delegates to the annual meeting Of the
National Society, United States DauEh-
ters Of 1872, were the guests at a recep-
tlOn last night rendered by the District
Society in the red room of the New
Willard Hotel The annual meeting will
he formally opened this morning at 10
o'clock in the New Willard by the presi-
dent national. Mrs. Robert Hall wiles
Mrs WiFes and Mrs. K X. Henry
president Of the District society headed
the receiving line. Others in the line
were the following Real Daughters, -
headed by Mrs. Jane Jessup Nicholson
daughter OF Gen. Jessup: Mrs. George w
Atkinson, Mrs. Charles o. Foster. Miss
Mary E. Hungerford, Mrs. Augustus
Jackson Miss Virginia Byrd Jones, Mrs
= NJ. Keys Mrs. Augustus Nicholson.
Miss Charlotte PendletOn, Mrs Henry
POIknhorn, Mrs. William F. Quisksall,
Mrs. John c. Reeves, Mrs E D. Reid
Mrs. Joseph Tilford, Miss z. J. Richard
son. Mrs Walter Warder, Mrs. Robert
Yeatmen.
The annual meeting today will be
formally opened with prayer by another
real daughter. Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood
and this in turn viii be followed by the
singing of the Star Spangled Banner
by Mrs. Noble Potts, whose maternal and
paternal grandfathers served at the bat
tie of North Point and in the defense of
Fort Mcf1enry. MIS-. POttS viii De aC-
companied by Mrs William Hamilton
Bayley.
Many Are Present.
Among those attending the reception
were Mesdames Charles ". Brown. G.
NJ. Braumbaugh, c. E. Curtis, F. A.
Ellie. William N. Dove. Amos G. Draper,
John Farnsworth, Redwood Vandergrift.
H. L Hodgkins. S. A. Kimberly, c. c.
McCuloch, F. w. Matteson, Alex. ].
Perry, J. H. Ramsburg, F. A. st. Clair,
Clement W. Sherif, B. NJ. TRULY, A. @.
TRULY, William Gerry Slade, James D.
Lglehart, Clarence F. r. Jenne, H. T.
Inge. J. H. Stansfeld. John T. Mack, P.
A. Mills, G. E. Lamb, H. G. Root. Jo-
seph s. Wood, James H. Campbell, Chas.
W. Lyons, Walter B. SwindeIl, o. VIM
bert Mohler, David G. Smythe, Frank
Spencer. W. H. Thompson, Sara NJ. l.
Haley, J. E. Van Dyke, C. NJ. Van AIKEN,
H. c. Fairchild, John D. Nagle, Charles
c. Crowell, Albert H. Fritz, Cyril Penn
Kirley, J. r. Weinmann, T. L A Grave.
e. g. IngersoI. Harry G. CAN'T. NJ D.
Talcott, Sarah Raymond FitzwiIliam,
William Jefferson Judd, D. Porter Cor
win and Thomas NJ. Rees and Misses An
ME s. Taylor. Ada A Hadel Aatie Swift
Brauer, Alice G. Lawrence, Lydia A.
Northrop, Mary Evans, Martha E. NJ.
lnnes. Gladys Lyon, Grace M Pierce.
Maud Burr Morris and NJ. C. Ousler.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
TWO GIRLS LEAP FROM
CARRIAGE in RUNAWAY
Misses Amelia Moore and Lula Wat.
son Badly Injured in Accident
While Driving.

Jumping from a carriage drawn by a
runaway horse, Miss Amelia Moore, 20.
of 1874 Columbia road. and Miss Lulu
Watson. "a, Of 519 Fourth street north
west. were badly injured yesterday. Miss
Watson's right ankle was broken. Both
were bruised and cut and are In Emer-
gency Hospital suffering from shock.
The horse became frightened at Twenty
eighth street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast and dashed down the Pennsyl-
vania avenue hill. The action of Miss
Moore and Miss Watson was precipitate,
as the driver. Walter Moore, a youth from
Marlboro, Nd, had the animal under
control shortly afterward.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25

fore the blood should be nourished. as
well as purified.
One Of the striking changes IN modern
medication is the way the use or iron Tor
blood troubles has decreased. Il was dis
covered that iron was not a blood food.
When people are suffering from poisoned
blood they need a remedy that will not
only drive out the impurities, but that
will noUrish the blood at the same
time-S. :. s. the standard blood purl-
fer for 80 years, is purely vegetsb bic and
will absolutely drive out the impurities
and nourish and tone up the entire sys-
TEN, both physical and nervous. Purify
and noUrish your blood by taking :. :. =.
II you need special advice. write Medical
Department, Room Is, Swift Specific Com
psny, Atlanta, Ga.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
CITIZENS OPPOSED TO
JOHNSON FORUM BILL
West-End Association Unanimous
Against Use of School Buildings
for Community Discussion.

Unanimous opposition TO the Hollis
johnson bill. authorizing the use of the
school buildings in the District for COM
munity forums, was expressed in the vote
Of members OF the West End Citizens
Association at it's meeting at the Hotel
Powhatan last evening. Judge Henry
Randall Webb. who presided in the alb
sence Of President Mark F. Finley, de-
ciared he thought the idea behind il was
to create general debating societies
Secretary William r. Eagel was in
structed TO write Col. Harts. superin-
tendent of public buildings and grounds,
asking that the parkway on Pennsyi-
vania avenue northwest, between Twen-
tieth and Twenty-frst streets, be beau
tihed.
New members admitted are c, W.
Henry. George Stringfellow, Robert L.
Miller, William @. Stott Riley G. Hunt.
William c. Sterling. P. Greenberg. Grant
NJ Tomlin, Charles ClsveloUx and W. T.
Reed.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
TRIED TO KILL MOTHER.
Indiana Youth Also Attempted to
Murder HIS sister.

Huntington, Ind. April 24.-Clen Pc
terson' age %, has been sentenced
70 a term of two to fourteen years
IN the Indiana reformatory after con-
Tossing that he made two attempts to
murder his mother and sister.
Peterson twice closed the windows
In their rooms, and opened doors into
the kitchen, where he turned on all
he gas valves. The second time he
'irst placed cotton saturated in chloro-
FORM on his mothers and sisters
taces. Each time the sister awakened
before overcome, although the second
attempt left his mother in a serious
condition.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
HANGS SELF WITH
TOWELS AT ASYLUM
Russian Inmate Of Government Hos
pital for the Insane Found
Dead in Ward.

Paul Lemeschewsky, a Russian In
mate of the Government Hospital for
the Insane, hanged himself with two
towels in his ward yesterday. He was
dead when discovered by attendants
Lemeschewsky was committed to the
asylum some monhs ago from the
Washington Asylum Hospital II wak
said his mind became deranged over
religion. He was 40 years old.
Lemeschewsky was found hanging in
his ward in Howard Hall about s
o'clock in the morning by Frank Cor
nell. He had climbed into a window
tied the towels to the iron bars, and
jumped out.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Plan Fight on Wilson.

Portland. Ore. April 2-The American
Neutrality League, composed of persons
of German extraction. today issued a
nationwide call for a meeting here on
May OF all German. Irish Hungarian
and Austrian societies to effect political
organization to fight President Wilson
in the coming campaign.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Erie Train Derailed.

Corning, n. H, April 24-WhiIe speed
ing TO make up for lost time. passenger
train No. on the Erie Railroad, bound
from New York to Chicago was derailed
near Big Flats today No one was hurt
although the passengers were badly
shaken up.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
Quake Hits Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo. April 24-Severe earth
quake shocks caused heavy damage
throughout the Island of Haiti last night
and early today. Communication with in
terrier points was broken of and 1t is
feared there has been heavy loss Of life.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25
PEARY URGES
Plane FOR D. {.
Aerial Coast Patrol Advocated
at Meeting IN Southern
Building.
WOULD PICKET COASTS
Plan Proposed Before District Trade
Bodies Would Protect Every
Shore Of America.

A campaign 20 provide the District
with military hydroplane fully equip
ped and 10 provide for the instruction
Of two student svistors, was launched
last night at meeting held in the
Southern Building. Rear Admiral Rob
ert z. Peary. chairman Of the National
Aerial Coast Patrol Commission was
the principal speaker. Mai J. A. Cast
ner, q. s. A. presided.
In opening the meeting Admiral Pesry
said he would try 10 picture the mod
ern evolution Of aerial patrol which is
an up-to-dste picket line around the
nation. The conception" he said. rs q
continuous picket line OF seaplsnes hfty
miles orrshore and 1000 feet in the air
patroling from Eastport, Ne, 10 Browns
vile, Tex. and from San Diego. Cal. 10
Cape Fisttery. wash. a wing sentinel
70 guard the country"
District TO Patrol Potomac.
The Washington machine. he said,
would patrol the Potomac.
Representative were present last night
from the Chamber Of Commerce. Board
Of Trade. National Defense League. Span
ish War Veterans Military Service Le-
gion, American Legion District Rihe As
socistion. District militia and District
naval battalion.
joint meetings OF commercial orEsniEs-
tons, citizens associations and prepsr-
edness societies
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25

Some bacteria can live in water Al 4
temperature approaching the boiling
point. They are, therefore, called ther-
mophyles.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25

chief witnesses. Mrs. Anna Roquemore
Rogers, Rogers first wife, from whom he
was divorced. was in the court room,
subpoenaed by the State. but did not have
to do anything more than stand up once
when she was called on for Identification.
The district attorney would have liked TO
have the other wife. Mrs. Caroline Gid
dings Rogers, present. but his subpoena
servers had failed to find her.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25

There Is a beaver dam in New York
which is undoubtedly 80 years old.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-25

The British government is establishing &
a powerful wireless station in Jamaica
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Dan B. Gooch and bride returned
Saturday from their trip to Buffalo,
N. T., at the Shriners' annual con-
clave. They report most enjoyable
trip, and are now at home to take on
the real duties of life, in which all
join best wishes for happiness and
prosperity.
DIED Mrs. Mary A Nichols, aged
81 years, died ct her her hume near
Caffey last week. She was the moth
er of N. F. Nichols. Rev. ]. W.
Wallace of Selmer officiated at the
New Hope cemetery, where her re-
mains were laid to rest. She had
long been a member Of the Methodist
church, and possessed Christian
character worthy of emulation.
DIED Wesley Simpson died at his
home in Selmer Saturday morning.
and funeral services were held by
Rev. Maxedon and Carnell Saturday
evening at Oak Hill cemetery. He
for several years had been in declin-
ing health, and wasted away. He
years ago was prominent merchant
at Falcon, but for years seemed to be
rather down and out of business.
He was member Of the old Simpson
family, now consisting of Mrs. ]. W.
Prather, DR.. Simpson of Arkansas,
and Clark Simpson. He leaves a
wife, a daughter of the late Rev. W.
J. Williams, and one son living in
Memphis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Its A FINE THING"
SAYS CONTRACTOR
Felt Tired and LifeIess All the
Time and Couldn't Look After
His Work Properly.

"Tanlac has certainly proved to be
the incidence needed. 1t has done
great things for me-" said 7. G. Wood
a few days ago. Mr.. Wood is a con-
tractor and builder of levees. He
lives at Hubert, Ark, just across the
river from Memphis, and is we'll
known in this entire section. He has
just completed levee several miles
in length for the U. S. government.
Il had been in a general rundown
condition for some time,' continued
Mr.. Wood. Il was also afflicted with
rheumatism. and my hands and joints
would swell so that could hardly
bend or use them, and the inconven-
fence and suffering was very severe.
| was very nervous at times and could
not sleep or rest we'll at night. Ihad
become so weak and felt so lifeless
that | hardly had the energy to move
around at all. and would just have to
force myself to duty.
After reading the strong indorse.
ments for Tanlac given by reliable
people, | made up my mind to try it,
and Pm glad to say the results have
been most satisfactory to me. lhave
just finished taking my second bottle
and Pm relieved of the rheumatic
pains altogether; that tired, run
down feeling has left me and | can
now properly look after my work
again. This medicine seems to have
put new life and energy into me. 1t
is fine thing. and | am glad to re-
commend it.
Tanlac is sold in Selmer exclusively
by Browder Bros; in Adamsville by
Abernathy's Pharmacy; in Bethel
Springs by I. S. Davis; in Ramer by
A. B. Hamm & Co.; in Chewalla by
G. w. Parsons. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
SAND BOX


Ponce Villa, you would act
wisely to keep on your side Of
the scratch. III England would
hold up one day and pay us the
80 millions spent each day, we
would allow the usual commits
sions to those making the deal. !.
,.....Pres. Wilson has appointed
District Judge J. H. Clarke, of
Ohio, to fill the vacancy on the
supreme bench caused by the
resignation of Justice Hughes. :. /.
You little submarine may get
in a net before you get home. -.
The Germans are still being
squeezed on all sides, and before
long will call for calf rope. "......
$50, 900 watchful walters on the
border line will get disguised. A
soldier wants to fight; if not he
would stay at home. .....".. Next
Saturday and Sunday the County
Sunday School Convention meets
at AdamsviIle. Let every school
be represented ........ Come out
and hear Dudley Porter, candi-
date for congress- at Selmer on
Thursday, July q. You will hear
something to interest you,.......
1t was claimed that the Confer
ence last week, here, was the
best Lexington District ever held.
$500. The county election is only
two weeks off. Vote for the
best men and all will be satisfied.
Don't forget to vote for the Con-
stitutional Convention. -. .Arkan-
sas and Oklahoma are burning
up, and we are drowning out.
Which has the laugh on the 9TH
err? THE new Harrahan bridge
at Memphis is sufficiently COM
pleted to pass trains over it.
The roadway IS not done yet. -.
Glen Lea is the only one we
know of here who is doing @ all
he can for the Germans. He
uses the iawbone tool. ..,..... The
noted shade tree on the stage
road at the Surratt place was
struck by tightening Monday, and
streak ran down one side. 1t
is hoped that it will not kill it, as
it is quite an interesting land
mar. to all travellers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,

State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas County, IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of Il. ].
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9Th day of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1856. A. w GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Sintern-
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
#. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
PERSONALS

Harry Simpson arrived Saturday
night from Memphis, but too late to
attend his fathers funeral.
No. 666 will cure Malaria or Bilious
Fever. 1t kills the germs.
A. O. Wooten and family have re-
turned from visit with friends and
relatives at Pocahontas and Essary
Springs.
Rub-My-Tis -Antiseptic, Anodyne
Kills pain, stops putrifaction.
N. S. McCullar and daughter, of
Checotah, Okla, came Monday night,
to spend ten days with old home rela-
tives.
No. 666 will cure Chills and Fever.
1t is the most speedy remedy we know
Mrs. DR.. Kendrick spent the first of
the week with relatives in Jackson,
and during her absence the Doctor
was a guest ST the Gooch hotel.
Mrs. D. D. Pittman, Of Sheffield,
Ala, who has spent two weeks with
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. Mansel
Brooks, returned to her home Summary
The McNairy County Land Go. has
sold the little farm Of Dan B. Gooch
to Mr.. ]. A. Washburn, of Shoeshone,
Idaho. Mr.. Washburn intends to
start poultry ranch.
T.B. Harper, Of Memphis, Travelling
Passenger Agent of the Missouri
Pacific and Iron Mountain railroads,
was Selmer visitor Monday, looking
after the business Of his roads.
June 10 Durotha Mai Boiling,
aged Is months, daughter of A. and
d. M. Boiling, died at their home. She
was a lovable child and a pet Of the
household. Her. death was Q sad be-
reavement.
By general request the great play
"The Hand Of the Law" will be re-
peated Tonight friday at College
Hall. Weather permitting, a large
crowd will be out to her this the best
play ever staged by Selmer talent.
Robert Kinchen was in Tuesday and
paid subscription, and told US his
father, Caper Kinchen, now 102 years
old lives with him, and is so feeble he
cannot leave his room. He is proba-
bly, the oldest white man in the
county.
hereby announce myself as can
didate for Member of the County
Board of Education for District Mum
Der 8, composed of the I'd, 9th & 18th
civil district. respectfully solicit
your vote in the August election.
Yours truly,
Boss MCCULLAR.
There has been quite an activity at
our stock yards in the past few days,
Besides the usual carload Of poultry
and eggs Otus Perkins shipped a car
load of cattle; Wallace and Robson a
carload of 200 pound hogs, and Boss
Perkins shipped mixed carload Of
cattle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
tivation until about June 18th.
COLORADO POTATO BUGS

COLORADO POTATO BUGS
AS soon as the bugs begin to lay
eggs, take onehalf tea-spoonful of
Paris Green to a gallon of water.
Purchase two-gallon floor sprinkler,
and spray one time per week until
June 1st to 10TH
HARVESTING GRIP
Dig June Goth and seperate the
potatoes from hen egg size up for
marketing or eating purposes and
from hen egg size down fdr second
crop seed potatoes.
BEDDING SEED FOR SECOND CROP
i, AS soon as the crop is harvested
and assorted, select some spot under
a low growing tree or a shed which
will protect the potatoes from the
sun, scraping the ground eff clean,
and spread the seed potatoes 4 inches
deep on the ground, slightly covering
them with dirt. If very dry sprinkle
with water one tina each week.
TINE TO PLANT SECOND CROP
Plant on or about August lst. on
we'll prepared land that has been
kept in condition and level. Open
burrows SO inches apart, three to four
inches below the natural surface.
Cover with two burrows with turning
pillow and shovel the middle out with
a shovel or middle breaker. Never
cut the second crop seed.
CULTIVATION OF SECOND CROP
After planting put about 500lbs. of
cotton-seed meal between the row in
the middle. After this, edge up and
harrow down once week until pota-
toes are up, which Will be about Sep
TENDER lst to 10th.
After this, keep clean with hoe and
you should produce 100 bushels per
acre on the first crop using this
method, and 100 or more bushels per
acre on the second crop on the same
land.
Dig the second crop after the first
frost.
With this method | have produced
.225 bushels per acre within 30 days
after the crop came up, and the larg-
est single potato produced in that
length of time weighed two and one
quarter lbs on the scales, and this
was from the second crop planted and
cultivated as above stated.
W. N. JOHNSON,
Glendale, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Gard of Thanks

We desire to return our thanks for
the great kindness shown US In the
last sickness and death of our dear
husband and father.
MRS. ]. W. SIMPSON,
HARRY SIMPSON.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Change Of Schedules, Mobile &
Ohio R. R.

Effective May End, trains will leave
Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. 2 Express Daily $780,. " 1880 am.
No. A ExpressDaily Nv 9:38 pm.
No. 6 Express Daily 4:2l pm.
Southbound
No. Express Daily Nv 8:05 pm.
No. 3 Express Daily Nv 7:0l am.
No. 5 ExpressDaily Nv ll:28 am.
For any information regarding
rates and routes apply to j. D. A.
Coleman, Ticket Agent, Mobile &
Ohio R. R.. or write G. E. Allen, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Jackson, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
For School Board

| announce myself candidate for
member of the County School Board
Of the Bird District composed of the
I'd, 9th, & 18th civil Districts.
FRANK BRINT
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
To Potato Growers:

The following practical suggestions
as to the raising Of Irish Potatoes,
we're sent to W. X. Alternately by
Hon. w. A. Johnson, one of the Shell
by County Senators, and also one of
the biggest and most progressive
farmers of that county. Through
the courtesy of Mr.. Alternately, who
desires that the people of the county
get the valuable information contained
in the article, it is printed:
RED TRIUMPH POTATOES
FIRST CROP
Every farmer in Tennessee should
select five acres in November, and
procure all the barn-yard fertilizer
available and spread on this land dur
ing the fall and winter months.
In February prepare the land and
ridge up in ridges 36 inches apart.
Open the ridges and put in 500 lbs.
Of cotton-seed meal per acre.
SEED POTATOES
Purchase the best Red Triumph
Potatoes and select the largest and
smoothest true to type" potatoes,
and cut in A pieces. Place them II
inches apart in the drill and SO inch
es between drill, and cover at least
a inches deep.
CULTIVATION OF FIRST CROP
Harrow the ground and ridge up
repeatedly until the crop is up
Then give frequent and perfect Gull