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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
FRENCH PRAISE FOR TROOPS
Noted War Correspondents Visit U. s.
Troops and Make Flattering
Reports.

With the American Army in Franco
"A number Of well-known war cor
respondents of important French
newspapers have visited the Amer
car troops and followed the lines OF
communication from the sea to the
advanced camps. After interviewing
Gen. Pershing, who expressed his un
alterable confidence in an allied vic
tory, the journalists summarized their
Impressions In the following state
ment:
1--WE have come to striking reali
cation Of American power. We have
the fullest confidence In the aid
which Americas army will render us
and we are more than convinced oil
victory. We have been struck par
ticularly by the brotherhood in arms
of Americans and Frenchmen, and
nothing rejoices us more than the
yigor, high spirits and enthusiasm OF
our allies from overseas"
The party made a long visit to
camp of former national guardsmen
where they partook of the soldiers
mess. They also visited and had
long talks with the troops returned
from the trenches. especially those
who were wounded.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
GERMANS MAKE SMALL GAINS
Hard Fighting on italian Front Result,
In Slight Gains by Austro-Ger-
man Troops.

Rome.--After hard all-day battls
ON the Italian mountain front the
enemy reached Col Caprille, the war
office announces. The Italian troops
held firmly on the position little
to the, rear of Col Caprille
The official statement praises the
bearing of the Italian troops during
the bitter struggle of the last few
days between the Brenta and tho
Piave, which is characterized as be.
ing worthy of the greatness of the
hour"
Heavy fighting Is in progress on
the mountain front in the north, east
OF the Brenta river The enemy Ia
attempting to advance his positions
as he has those west of the river.
which would give him two lines Of
approach to the Brenta Valley and
the open plain.
The chief AustrolG German effort Is
centering about Monte Beretta. There
the enemy succeeded in advancing
only o short distance in the repeated
attacks, in which he suffered largo
losses.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
WAR DEPARTMENT
FORMS WAR COUNCIL
ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
ARMY SUPPLIES WILL BE
HANDLED BY BOARD.
MEMBERS TO SEE FIGHTING
Return of Col. House and Commission
With Data and Request From En-.
tente Allies Causes General
Speeding Up OF War Work.

Observation-Disclosures of war
council of the war department to CO.
ordinate all matters of supplies tor
the armies at home and overseas and
the military relations between the
armies in the field and the depart
ment has been announced by Score.
tary Baker.
Composing the council are the sec
rotary and assistant secretary of war.
the chief of staff. and Major General
Henry G. Sharpe, quartermaster gen.
eral; Major Gen. Erasmus M. Weaver,
chief Of coast artillery; Major Gen.
Enoch H. Crowder, provost marshal
general
Mr. Bakers announcement said that
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, chief of staff,
who has just returned from the inter.
allied war conference, brings to the
new organization his knowledge of
conditions which affect all branches
of the service and that from time to
time members will be ordered to the
front to make observations for the
information OF the council.
The secretary said the council will
act through the chief of staff of the
army and will not take over the spe-
cialized duties Of the general staff or
the war college. 1t Is intended, he
added, to bring to the larger prob
lens of the department not only the
experience, but the general training OF
the officers most mature, both In
years of service and experience.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
intern ENEMIES
MEN OR WOMEN
iNTERNMENT OF ENEMIES OF
EITHER SEX WILL REMOVE
DANGEROUS CHARACTERS.
GREGORY ASKS LAW CHANGES
Attorney General Urges Congress te
Amend LegisIation--Many Plots
Have Been Traced Directly
to Women.

Washington.-An amendment to the
.ew providing methods for dealing
with enemy aliens so that 1t will in.
clude females over IA years Of age, al
well as males, is to be urged upon
congress by Attorney General Greg
DRY, 1t is reported on good authority.
There is not the slightest doubt
among department of justice officials
that many women are working under
German supervisors in this country
and have been responsible for many
plots to destroy munitions plants and
other establishments. 1t Is recognized
that curb should be placed on the
activities of feminine enemy aliens
and they be made subject to intern.
ment.
1t is expected also that recommen.
dations will be made by Gregory re.
garding the manner in which the gov.
eminent should deal with subjects OF
countries allied with Germany. De.
partment of justice agents have filed
frequent reports that they are ham.
pered in rounding up spies. War not
having been actually declared against
Turkey and Bulgaria, subjects OF
these countries are operating with i'm.
punity with agents Of the kaiser
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
CLOTHING FOR SOLDIERS
Large Quantities of Clothing Is Being
Delivered to Government for
Use by Troops.

Washington. - Quartermaster Gen.
Sharpe gives figures on army con-
tracts to show that adequate supplies
of clothing for all men in the service
now are available and that proper de-
liveries and uninterrupted Transports
ton will assure supplies for the fu
ture. Deliveries have been delayed
from to As per cent because OF
delays in material and transportation.
Gen. Shapes statement shows that
there already have been delivered to
the troops practically 100000 blank
cts, more than 100000 overcoats.
more than 12,000,o0O winter under
shirts, 100000 pairs of drawers,
nearly 100000 pairs of breeches.
more than 100000 coats, more than
100000 wooden shirts, more tina:
100000 pairs of shoes and more than
100000 hats.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
CREW ABAND0Ns VESSEL
Another Burning Munitions-L Laden
Ship Enters Halifax
Harhor

Halifax.-With complete disregard
for their own lives, In an effort to save
this desolated city from another catas.
trophe, COUP Of Dartmouth citizens
boarded a steamship, said to have
been laden with munitions, which was
afire, and was being abandoned has
tily by her crew.
The vessel carried deckload Of oil,
and as she came In close to the shore
with smoke pouring from her super
structure, the sight OF her fleeting
crew stirred the watchers ashore to
prompt action. A volunteer fire-fight-
ing force was quickly organized and
the burning ship was boarded. After
hard work the flames were extin-
guished, The crew remained ashore,
preferring the scant relief shelter
provided in Dartmouth.
Since the explosion of the Mont
Blanc. crews of French munition yes
sells are reported to be unwilling to
enter Halifax harbor.
According to statements obtained
today from survivors of the Norwe-
gian steamer limo, which collfded with
the Mont Blanc, the latter ship flew
no red flag to indicate that she car
ried q cargo Of explosives.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT.
VIII Detail Conditions In Drouth
Stricken Area Of Texas.

Austin, Texas.--Plans for the ap.
peal to the federal government for re-
lief for drouth-stricken West Texas.
were being perfected at meeting Of
a committee appointed by Gov. w. P.
Hobby. The official appeal is being
drafted from information gathered
from 75 county judges of the counties
affected and will be designed to show
actual conditions In the affected area.
When the plans are completed ar.
rangsments will be made to present
the data to President Wilson, Secre-
tary McAdoo and the national food ad-
uinistration.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
HEALTH CONDITIONS BETTER
Epidemics Of Measles and Other
Affections at Cantonments Are
No Longer Serious.

Washington. The measles cpl.
demic In the camps of the seth. 31st,
38th and seth divisions of national
guard troops no longer constitute a
menace, according to report for the
week ending Dec. 7, made public by
Surgeon General Gorgas.
The epidemic has spread somewhat
however, in 34th and 35th divisions.
and to greater extent in the seth.
Pneumonia following measles is par.
ticularly increased in the 35th divis-
ion and slightly increased in the 3Sth,
Saith and 39thh.
All other national guard camps show
o decrease in measles, although there
have been number of cases OF
pneumonia independent of measles In
all national army and national guard
camps.
The report shows 100 deaths during
the week In the national guard. of
which III were from pneumonia; "a
deaths in the national army, of which
At were from pneumonia.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
WANTS UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Mai. Gen. Scott Sends Recommends.
tons to Senate Upon Return
From Russia.

Washington. Reorganization of the
war department on sound general
staff basis and adoption of universal
military service as national policy
are recommended in the last annual
report OF Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott,
az chief of staff. The document is
devoted almost wholly to q discussion
of the staff question, Gen. Scott ex'
planning that his long absence In Rus,
sia and his impending departure for
France" gave him little time to pre-.
pare an adequate account Of the
army's preparations for the war.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
FIVE DEATHS IN FRANCE
Gen. Pershing Reports Death Of Five
Soldiers From Natural Causes
During Week.

Washington.-Gen Pershing re,
ports to the war department the fol-
lowing deaths from natural causes:
First Lieut.. George M. Anderton,
engineer on board u. 8. transport,
tubercular meningitis; Mrs. Edith
Anderton, wife, Alexandria, Va.
Sergt. Paul Jordon, quartermaster
corps, injuries resulting from motor.
cycle accident; Grady Haley, uncle,
Lavonia, Ga.
Private Harold Warner, marines.
pneumonia, address not given.
Able Seaman Jan Hendrix Braaf-
hant, U. S. S. Berwind, lobar pneu-
monia; address not given.
Private Maurice l. Capron, coast ar.
tillery corps. natural causes; Mrs.
Bridget Riley, sister, Nashwauk,
Mimi.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
AMERICAN TROOPS
ARE IN FINE SPIRITS
HOME SERVICE OF RED CROSS
GREAT AID IN MAINTAINING
MORALE OF SOLDIERS.
INSURANCE ACT PLEAsEs
Assistant Secretary of Treasury Says
Military and Naval insurance Act
Embraces Principles of Work
mems Compensation Law.

New York.-Every report from the
training camps in America and from
the French front indicates the Amer
lean troops are In excellent spirits,
w. Frank Pearsons, director general
of civilian relief of the American Red
Cross, said In an address before the
American Academy of Political
Science, meeting here.
Whether the soldiers will maintain
this morale through trench life and
battle to the end will be determined,
he said, largely by the home service
of the Red Cross. MEN may be the
best soldiers In the world" he de-
clared, 'but If things are not well
with their families at home they
worry and lose efficiency, and the
morale, that all-important factor, be-
gins to fall"
The greatest opportunity of the Red
Cross home service says Mr.. Parsons,
is the conservation of human re-
sources-the maintenance of good
standards of health, education, indus
try and family solidarity among the
large minority of soldiers families
which is not able to provide these
standards for itself,
L. s. Rowe, assistant secretary OF
the treasury, discussing the military
and naval insurance act, said it
should not be considered as proyid-
ing for gratuity awarded by the gov
eminent to its officers and enlisted
men. 1t incorporates the principles
Of the workmen's compensation law
Of many states, provides insurance on
easy terms at time when CONNER
cial life insurance rates would be pro
hibitive for fighting men, and by Its
allotments to dependents of men in
service maintains the home while the
wage-earners are doing their bit for
the government.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous Indigestion, fermentation Of
food, palpitation of the heart caused'hy
gases In the stomach. August Flower
Is a gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestines, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold In all civilized countries.
30 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
BUILD EXPLOSIVE PLANTS
Secretary Baker Announces That the
Government VIII spend Millions
In New Plants.

Washington.-Gove explosive
plants to supplement the present out.
cut OF private manufacturers are to
be built in the immediate future, 1t
was disclosed, in an announcement by
Secretary Baker Of the appointment
OF Daniel C. Jackling, of San Francis
co. to take charge of the construction
work.
The number and location Of the
plants was not disclosed, but Mr..
Baker announced that their construc.
ton would entail an expenditure CT
more than s90,000.000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Spain has 600 miles of electric raiI-
WAYS
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
RUSSIANS RELEASE GERMANS
Loose by Russians to
Return Home.

London.-The Russian authorities
have ordered the release OF all civil
Ian prisoners in exchange for 1000
Russian officers in German prisons,
according to dispatch from Hapar-
anda, printed in the Dagens Nyheter,
Of Stockholm.
1t 10 reported reliably, the dispatch
adds, that Russian troops have been
ordered to evacuate Finland. The
commander OF the Qualifications ct
Sveaborg is said to have acknowl-
edged officially the independence OF
Finland.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
MRS. GAIT REELECTED.
Outrage Association Ends Convention
With Patriotic Resolution.

Washington. Business sessions of
the forty-ninth annual convention OF
the National American Woman Suf'
frage association were brought TO a
close here with the reelection OF
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait as presi-
dent and of all the other officers and
adoption of resolutions pledging SUP
port to government activities directed
20 winning the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

London-"A raid undertaken by the
Germans southwest Of La Bassee was
driven off before reaching our lines. -
says an official communication. "An.
other party of the enemy which at
tackled one of our posts east of Klein
Zillebeke was repulsed with loss to
the assailants."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
NORWAY HAS LOST 5000.

u-1oat Warfare.
London--It Is stated officially that
Norway has lost 5000 sailors during
the war.
The two steamships whose loss Is
Just reported by the Norwegian for
eign office are the Strathorne and
the San Croix. The Strathorne was
torpedoed In the Mediterranean and
Is OF her crew were saved. The San
Croix was torpedoed in the English
Channel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PlMPLES
Because cutlcura Quickly Removes
Them-Trial Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
Off the Ointment In five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water, using
plenty of Soap. Keep your skin clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
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, 1917-12-21

ways.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Woe Betide Him.

Miss Eleanor Sears, the young
sportswoman, was talking in Boston
about q young man who had recently
been Tilted.
sgt was his pacifist tendencies that
made her jilt him. said Miss Sears.
"From socialism he drifted to the
Won't Works. / believe he became
positively pro-German In the end"
She shrugged her shoulders.
Every girls loves bargain" she
said ''but woe betide the man who
cheapens himself In her eyes"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
HoNoRs FOR HEROES

Great Britain Pays Tribute to First
Expeditionary Army.
London.-A choral commemoratioIl
Of the First seven divisions"-the
men who stemmed the German on.
rush in the summer and autumn 81
1914-was held in Albert Hall IN the
presence of King George and Queen
Mary and 700 survivors of the first
British expeditionary army In France
The veterans, many OF whom were
present, first were entertained a.
luncheon by the lord mayor
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Why Mike Looked Annoyed.

Mike looked very annoyed and Pat
inquired the reason.
"a man told me he was In favor OF
peace at any price" remarked Mike.
"And then what happened?' asked
Pat.
II never answered him." said Mike.
II knew he was only tryin' to start
row an make 1t look as though | was
to blame"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Beverly. Mass.---One American. Jno.
w. Morash, resident Of this city, lost
his life in the Halifax disaster. Word
was received here that his body had
been found. Morash went to. Halifax
two weeks ago &c visit his father, wnc
was i'll.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
sPREckLEs soUEALs.
Sugar Magnate Attacks Hoover After
His Profits Are Lessened.

Washington. Claus Spreckles'
slashing accusations before senate
sugar probers that the government
price fixers were hand in hand with
the sugar trust" brought the heated
answer from Herbert Hoover that
Spreckles sis sore at the food admin
istration" because his pocketbook had
been touched by, federal regulation.
This statement marked the culmina-
ton of Spreckles' spectacular testi-
mony.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

fIavana.--The senate has unani
mously adopted a resolution declaring
that state of war between Cuba and
AustriaiHungary exists. The resolu.
ton was the same as that passed by
the house.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Woman's FLYING squadron.

washington. Denied commission
in the aviation corps because OF her
sex, Ruth Law announces she will or.
ganize a woman's flying squadron Of
81 girls. the first organization of its
kind In the world, just to prove to
the war department that women can
fly as well as men.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Fractures Both Arms.

Crystal Springs, Miss.--Mrs. Hugh
Catchinss. wife o. a prominent cid.
zen Of Georgetown, while going up Toe
covered steps, lost her footing and
fell to the ground, suffering the frac.
ture of both her arms.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Beriin-Military officials of the CEN
trail powers have signed an armistice
with the Russian and R0umanian arm
les on the Roumanian front between
the Dniester river and the mouth OF
the Danube, the war office announced.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Rome.-Italian shipping losses by
mine or submarine for the week end.
ing Dec. 5 were one steamer of more
than 1900 tons, one steamer of less
than 1900 tons and three small sail
ing vessels.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Steal Quantity Of Gold.

Chicago.-Two hundred pounds o.
money was the loot obtained In the
Lagrange State bank robbery. Al
first it was thought the banks ioss
was $4,000, but 1t is learned that
more than $4,000 is missing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Rejects Cousin Of President.

Denver, Col.-Because he was q
half pound under weight, James
Woodrow Hamilton, fourth cousin
Of President Wilson, was rejected by
the local naval recruiting office.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
BOMBS DROPPED ON TROOPS.

German Flyers Manage to Kill Few
American Engineers.
With the American Army In France
"A number Of American railway en-
glneers have been killed by German
aerial bombs in town somewhere
behind the Fritish front.
Pieces of the bomb shattered the
windows of a house In which there
were officers, scattering them with
glass, but hurting no one.
Two American soldiers have died
In hospitals from gunshot wounds.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Relief Unii Leaves halifax

Halifax. NJ S.-With the relief sit
uation so well in hand that its sery
ices no longer were required, the Mas.
sachusetts unit, first on the ground
here after the great fire and expio.
sion, have gone home.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
picric Acid.

Picric acid as high explosive was
first heard of In general way dur
ing the Boer war and In connection
with the lyddite shells used by the
British.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Williamsburg, Pa.-Fire at Kerssy
Shore, near here, burned three blocks
including 10 business houses, and
made 80 familie, homeless during ;
snow storm. The loss Is estimated al
100000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Springfield, Mo,-Hearing on mo.
ton to dismiss the murder charge
against Claude Piersol, convicted OF
kidnapping Bay Lloyd Keet, has been
indefinitely postponed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
BOMBS ON GERMAN POSTS.
eritlah Aviators Conduct q Series OF
Operations.

Operations.
London.-Reporting on the activi-
ties OF British aircraft, the admiralty
statement says:
NAVAL aircraft carried out bomb
ing raid upon the Aertricke airdom.
The weather was cloudy, but many
bombs were dropped upon the objec.
tives. The bombers were attacked by
enemy aircraft scouts. two Of which
we're brought down completely out Of
control and appeared to be damaged.
During patrol flights two hostile
machines were .Gatroyed and one put
out OF control. ALI our machines re-
turned safely"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
HOLD !. w. w. MEMBERS.
Hearing viii BE Before Judge Lands
in January.

Chicago.-The 10i OF the lis l. w.
w.. arraigned in the federal court on
charges of violating the espionage act
are under heavy guard in the county
jail, where they will remain until Jan
uary. That was the time set by Judge
Lands for the arraignment of any
other defendants who may be arrested
or give themselves up before that
time. The others are at liberty under
bonds.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
should be given to sprains, swellings,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Keep Mansfields Magic Arnica Lini-
pent handy on the shelf. Three sizes
PIC, Soc and 81 .O0.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
KIN, ero.h.r.ln.Lsw for es.r,

Kills Brother-En-IaW Tor Bear.
Cumberland, Md.-Floyd Light was
shot and killed near Webster Springs.
W. Va, by his fellow huntsman and
brother-in-lsw. Stephen Bankhead,
who thought he was q bear.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
IIhsral Colonial Dame,

One member Of the New York So
ciety of Colonial Danes has sub
scribed for $5,000,000 Of LAberty
bonds.