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Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-07-18

burst into a hysterieal account oH the mornings happenings.
 "Now you're getting yourself all worked up over nothing. If she wasn't a good nurse-doctor wouldn't have her here. You've got one of your fool ish prejudices, and you can't"
 Warren. it isn't prejudice! 1 tell you she doesn't follow the doctors or ders! She hates her work-she isn't fitted for the nurse. If you won't tell him about that thermometer-I will No conscientious nurse would"
 "Oh. all right" yielding with frown- ing reluctance "Ill speak to him."
 Dear, don't think I am unreason- able. If you'd only believe me! You're not here all day-you don't know what she does.'
 "Now. we won't talk about 1t any more You quiet down-or you'll send up your fever I'll Stay here till the doctor comes"
 Weak with exhausting emotions. Helen lay back with closed eyes. The sense of injustice ranked sorely. It was useless to combat Warren's belief 1 in the nurse for when either he or the doctor was present she was always so- licitously attentive.
 It was after one when the doctor came Helen, listening tensely. heard Warren take him into the library, where she could catch only the num- l ble of their lowered voices. After an interminable wait the door swung open and the doctor came in followed by Miss Saunders, her face l flushed and set.
 Well, how is our. patient today? with professional cheerfulness.
 Not trusting herself to speak. Helen shaded her eyes with her arm, but her lips quivered betrayingly.
 Drawing a chair to the bed, he took her hand with soothing:
 Were making a change in your nurse. Miss Saunders has slight cold, and we can't risk your catching it. She'll stay with you until five, then Miss Reeves will relieve her"
 Her eyes still shaded, Helen only nodded, but the lace of her gown rose with a smothered sob of relief.
 The doctor gone, she lay In relaxing quiet. How cleverly he had done 1t :! What had Warren said? What had they told Miss Saunders?
 "Well, she's fired!" Warren was alone with her now Feel better?'
 "Oh yes-yes." Then quiveringly: "But you don't believe me! You think she's all right-and that I'm unreason- able"
 "No, Kitten, guess you had her num- ber." There was grim note in his voice. 'I've just found out thing or 1 two myself"
 FOrgetful of the doctors orders, Helen. in breathless inquiry, half rose on her elbow.
 You don't have to prove your case against that female" He had risen to close the door. "Did little sleuthing on my own account. Got the goods on her all right Caught her faking the chart"
 'The chart? You mean"
 "I mean she didn't write down a blooming thing yesterday. Just be- fore the doctor came she took blank chart, dated it Thursday and filled 1t out-temperature, medicine, nourish- ment-the whole rigmarole. I kept busy with a newspaper till she was through-then I started something '"
 "Oh, she knows"
 "She ought to-" with grin. My Ian guage was emphatic, but plain. The doctors pretty hot, too. He let her down easy before you, but it's the last case she'll ever get from him. You're all right, Kitten-this time your hunch was the real thing"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-07-18
 1917, the Mcclure Newspaper

ing the soup on the table, the nurse rustled out to answer the phone.
 Hello !-Oh, it's Mir. Curtis?-She's resting very quietly-Yes, she's had her broth.'
 For the moment Helen's hostility was submerged In the thrilled glow that Warren had called up within an hour after he had reached the office.
 You can take that broth out-and wash all those glasses" ordered Miss Saunders, as Dora came in with the sweeper and dust cloth.
 "I got my own work to do," sul- lenly.
 Empty that wastebasket," coolly ignoring her unwillingness. And put fresh towel on this stand before the doctor comes"
 q don't want to worry you when you're sick, ma'am-but l can't do my work and hers too," muttered Dora, as the nurse fiouneed out. "She ought | to do little somethin' to earn her five | dollars day"
 ''Try to get along the best you can, Dora. It won't be for long," concili- ated Helen.
 "If you could see the way she wastes things in the kitchen. All them white eggs she uses for that albumen wa ter-what d'you think she does with the yolks? Throws them in the sink '"
 '"Throws them away?" indignantly "Why didn't you tell herr"
 "No, ma am, I won't have no words with her. I won't take no more of her Orders-and she needn't come out there maxim lot of dishes."
 As the morning dragged on, it seemed to Helen that Miss Saunders deliberately contrived to irritate and | antagonize her. Instead of a nurses soothing sympathy, her whole attitude was raspingly cumulative. When at 12 o'clock she again took l the thermometer from the chif- fonier, Helen was watching her every movement. Without even taking 1t into the bathroom, she shook 1t down and brought it to the bed. "Miss Saunders" with quiet in- tensity, "that thermometer hasn't been washed since had 1t before"
 q beg your pardon" loftily, "but always wash a thermometer when take it from the patients mouth. Un- der your tongue, please"
 "You didn't wash this one," unflinch- ingly. "I watched you"
 "Now I'd like to take your tempera- ture." Her voice implied that Helen's remarks were the rawlings of sick and irresponsible mind.
 Mot until you rinse off that ther- mometer."
 '"Then I'm to tell the doctor you re- fuse to let me take your tempera- tureY
 You can tell him anything you choose"
 Sick, unstrung, her heart beating in her throat and arms, Helen lay in feverish, consuming hatred. as the i nurse swept out.
 Her head ached. the pillow was too low. The glass of water was just beyond her thirsty reach-but she would wait until Dora came. When the girl, with eager but clumsy solicitude, was ministering to her wants, Warren, without his usual her. aiding of heavy footsteps, tiptoed noiselessly into the room. "Why, where's the nurse? frown- ing at Dora's awkward attentions.
 "Oh-oh, Pm so glad you've come !! I don't want her-I don't want her ever tO touch me again" And Helen
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or markers shall be erected there here after unless the designs have been pre- viously approved by the commission on fine arts. Generally 1t Is desired to con fine all such memorials to designs of dignlfied and simple architecture.
 To that end 1t has been prescribed that the dimensions of monument above the level of the ground shall in no case exceed seven feet in length. three and half feet in width and four feet in height for an officer below the
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and at every one, whether in hotel or home, public or private, the boys in khaki predominate.
 This is especially true on Saturday afternoon and Sundays, when F street, Pennsylvania avenue and other down town streets are crowded with Wash ington's prettiest girls clinging to the arm of a man in the uniform of Uncle Sam who has volunteered to do his bit, but who, in the meantime, Is going to take In some show or a dance. or perhaps buy some goodies" to eat
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"These are single sheets-that's all that's in there, " announced the nurse after an ex- ploration of the hall closet.
 "Oh, those are for the maids bed" H e l e n turned restlessly on her fever-heat- ed pillow. Look on the l o W e r shelf"
 "There's' only
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air seated 1n the police managed between of his misfortune
 had stealing his clothes and that in the of he sreeas afte relat
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American Armies.

The American army of the Revo- lutionary war period consisted of two elements-the Continental army, or ganiscd by congress. and the militia
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The so-called twinkling of the stars Is chiefly an effect produced in our at- upon the waves of light.
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Ennui a Thing Unknown in National Capital

always unusual Washington More being than before
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Will Conserve Artistic Beauty of Arlington

the policy the erection of structure
 harmonious president has directed
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Unfortunate Youth Has Real Hard Luck Story

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Much Red Tape involved in White House Visit

W ASHINGTONThe Washington and President
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19

The weather Sunday took a
shivering tack from the north,
and a sleet- now called glaze
covered the ground. 1t contin-
ued Sunday night, since which
time it is serious walking. 1t is
cold and just such a spell as our
memory brings to mind in Feb
ruary, 1893, when for two weeks
a snow covered just such an ice
formation. Whether a similar
condition will occur is most like
". In Chicago there is a regular
coal famine and the mayor has
sequestered all the coal in cars
and yards for the poor and freez-
ing people. The West is treated
with a heavy snow, which makes
the wheat grower smile. Wheth-
er it will do up the boil weevil or
not no one can tell, but if the
little devil has not an arctic
streak in his vitals. it will do the
Job for him. III wind, etc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19
GgaVel!lill

Winter continues and fire wood is
in great demand. Too many Of us
neglect preparing for the night while
it is day.
A. 7. Springer has moved to J. W.
Springer's to spend the balance Of
the winter.
Frank Hamm, who left this county
30 years ago, was in our town last
week, meeting many old friends and
kinsmen.
Elmer Robinson bought a nice lot
of hogs in this community last week
for the Northern market, paying a
good price; but nothing to compare
with what we will pay when we order
them back next summer.
Rev. Blanchard preached here last
Sunday. He is very aged, but strong
in the faith.
DR.. Davis is doing good practice,
having splendid success.
Grover Jordan is improving after
several days illness with pneumonia.
W. M. Littlejohn is highly pleased
over the arrival Of a new boarder at
his house "a boy).
Our telephone system is in bad
shape. However, as soon as the
weather will permit, we hope to put
it in good working order again.
], P. Springer was the only man
from here that attended court Mon
day; and he had to, being a juryman
Our school is progressing satisfac-
torily The playground is turned into
a skating rink this week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19
Letter From Cleveland

One thing hate about a city like
this is the procession of footing auto
mobiles that keep you jumping this
way and that to save your life. They
are the worst here that | ever saw.
An average of one person a day is
killed here by these internal machines
Yesterday sixteen-year-olj boy ran
over two women with his fathers
automobile; one woman is dead and
the others leg had to be amputated
Three were killed and seven injured
on New Years day near here. 1t is
a sickening sight to see a big, pig
faced man in a fast car with a big
black cigar in his teeth. rolling along
and making everything living tumble
out of the way to escape from being
ground under his wheels. 1t is a SYM
boil Of the high-life of the age; riches
and pleasure care not a whit for the
other fellow, and it's get out of the
way or get killed for the fellow down
on the ground. But there is a judge
here who hits 'em hard; Judge Phil
lips. The other day he sent a mil
lionaire to Jail for six months for run
ming his auto while drunk in crowd.
ed street. And any man caught in
toxicated on the street is put on
bread and water for a month. Hur.
rah for the Cleveland Judge!
There are many fine eating places
here, and to-day | sat down to a solit
repast of pig knuckle and saeur-kraut
with all sorts of side dishes, for afty
cents. At the hotels you will have
to pay more, but if you just have tt
get rid Of your money, go to Chin
ese restaurant. was at one the
other night, on the Public Square
The almond-eyed Celestial handed mt
a bill of fare. | could get and ordi
nary meal for "hlikty-fy hlent" (6g
cents) be said. But | saw on the bill
that il | ordered Shup Kan Chew
Mein 1t would cost me $2.75, and ever
a small order of plain Chew Neil
would be rs cents. So | ordered
cheaper chewing by calling for laml
chops and green peas and they
brought me fine lot for forty cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19
Death Of a Highly Respected Aged
Lady...Mrs. Jane Swain

Mrs. ]. j. Swain died at her home
in McNai.y, Saturday, Jan. 13, after
an illness of several weeks. She has
been in frail health for several years.
She was 70 years old. She was a
daughter of John Croskey, who came
to McNairy from Ireland when the
deceased was s years old. She was
the beloved mother of a large and in
fluential family of sons and daugh-
ters. Rev. W. 7. Swain of Memphis,
Tex, John Swain of Finger, and Arlie
Swain of Henderson, are surviving
sons. Mesdames Frank Smith of
Success, Ark, Bruce Mitchell of Beth
ell Springs, Pearl Maness of Hender-
son, E. F. Cross and ]. E. Hodges are
surviving daughters. She was laid
to rest Sunday in Bethel Springs cem-
etery, Rev. VIM. Thorne, of Mckenzie,
holding the impressive services.
She was a lifelong Presbyterian.
and proud Of being the mother Of her
preacher boy. Together with her de-
voted husband, j. j. Swain, most
beautiful Christian career character
lied their long married life of almost
fifty years-being Feb. 9th when a
grand golden wedding was contem.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19

A six inch snow at Dallas,
Texas, and all over Panhandle,
Sunday, makes the farmers hap
py, as it had not rained in two
months, and wheat will be great
ly benefited by such "a covering
of snow. Snow is good for
wheat and also good for boil
weevils good to freeze them to
death.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19
HoW's This :
Cleveland, Ohio,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known, as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Cetarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
peliing the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid Of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 7sc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19

The man who spends less than
he makes will get on top; the
reverse locates the man at the
bottom. There are no exceptions
to this rule.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19

Buffalo Bill, the world wide
known scout and Western hero,
died Friday at Denver. He was
laid away with military honors
and state recognition.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19
Circuit Court, January Term

Circuit court met Monday with
Judge s. j. Everett presiding, MAI
Upton attorney general. ]. R. Erwin
clerk, and ]. W. Gray sheriff.
After excusing several members Of
the regular venire, the following were
drawn as the grand jury, and regu.
larlY charged by the court.
GRAND JURY
W. M. Brown, foreman; Tommie
Sanders, P. N. Coleman, R. B. Curtis
W. ]. Darby, J. P. Springer, J. F.
Pratt, Will Combs, ]. R. Moore, J. A.
Walker, B. ]. Garrett. P. J. Mohon.
dro, and E. S. Grow; W. E. Stone,
officer.
CIVIL DOCKET
CASES DISPOSED OF MONDAY
c. A. Morphis VS.. L. R. Lockman;
compromised, defendant paying costs
R. H. Burton VS.. Will Tacker and
A. M. Anderson; compromised, de-
PENDANTS paying costs. =
E. 7. Cross vs.. Will Sander, appeal
Judgment for plaintiff for $10.06 and
costs.
STATE DOCKET
State VS.. Jack Newburg, d. p. Sub
mits; fine $40 and costs.
State VS.. George Nixon, d. p. W.
Submits; fine $40 and costs.
State VS.. Martin Smith, p. d. Sub.
mits; fine $25 and costs.
State vs. John Vinson. violating
age of consent. Fined $25 for con.
tempt of court.
State vs. Julins King, larceny
Stricken from docket. '
State'vs. Ed Bundy, larceny. Sub.
mits; 3 months in Jail.
State vs.. Freeman Lipford, assist
ing prisoners to escape. Jury triaI
and verdict of not guilty.
State vs.. Fred McKinzie, larceny.
Submits; 60 days in Jail.
State VS.. Guy Jennings, larceny
Submits; 60 days in Jail.
State vs.. Erwin Bell. a mile law
Submits; fine $50 and A months in
Jail.
State vs.. Pink Barnett. a mile law
Submits; fine $50 and 4 months il
Jail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19

The ice is broken for peace pro-
posals, but the gap between the
ice foes is dark and deep
chasm.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19

John Barleycorn is on the down
hill grade, and the road is creased
for the entire trip to Annihilation
station.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-19
plated by the children.

plated by the children.
She and her family have for long
number Of years been our friends, by
that we mean true and sincere
friends, and our heartfelt sympathies
are extended to the stricken husband
and mourning children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, February 3.-Cotton
 bulged nearly 3 cents a pound today
 after the trade had digested the news
 of the break with Germany. From
 the lowest to the highest July, the
 most active month, rose 190 points,
 tained to the close, which was at
 net gain for the session of 116 to 141
 points,
 In the early trading the market was
 excited and unsettled. with prices showing no decided trend until the
 buIlish idea that war would mean in- creased consumption of cotton was
 quite generally accepted and on this
 prices took on a strong upward move ment.
 Around the opening the market lost 4 to II points. but immediately after firmed up and went 22 to 2S points above yesterdays close. At this stage the first information concerning Presi- dent Wilson's action was received and
 sharp break occurred, which landed trading months 27 to 49 points un- der yesterdays close. For a while the ring was in a state of confusion Gradually the demand increased
 strong bullish interests being heavy buyers on the theory that this country was practically at war with Germany and that war would necessitate the use of cotton on a greater scale than ever Owners of short contracts began to show anxiety and finally a cover irg movement of importance started
 among them which helped materially in putting the market higher The top ost levels were reached toward the close when the active months were
 146 to 190 points up from the lowest and 119 to 142 points over yesterdays close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, February 3.-wheat prices shot skyward after a down plunge of Sc. The rise following amounted to 14c. Excited buying by spectators who had overesti- mated the depressing effect of sever anco of relations with Germany was chiefly responsible for the upswing. The close was wild in wheat at S1S7;k to $1.6SM for May, and at $l47Z to $1.4sls for July, with last trading, as a whole, sssc to 7ssc above yesterdays finish. Corn closed 1c to 11sc up. and oats with gain of Sc to 1c. In provisions, the result varied from 7c decline to 8 5c rise.
 Tumultuous demand for wheat on the ascent came from houses said to have sold short millions of bushels before mo- tice was received of Germany's decis- ion for renewal of unrestricted war fare.
 The selling rush was succeeded by quick recovery of the greater part of the loss. Many nervous fluctuations en- sued until at the beginning of the last hour. Then efforts to even up short sales of wheat and to get out of the market before the weekend were conducted on a huge scale by the minority, who were caught on the bear side. Final quota tions within hc of the highest level of the session.
 Corn and oats displayed temporary acute weakness in response to the news of the diplomatic rupture. The widest changes in feedstuff values did not reach cents.
 Provisions gave way as much as 67c in some cases. In the end, though, the market averaged exactly the same as be- fore relations with Germany were cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
Austria's Young Ruler

From Austria Faces the Future" by T. Lothrop Stoddard, in the American Review of Reviews.
 Entering the army. Charles Francis Twas carefully kept from the light dis fractions of Vienna, passing his time in He was not spared or favored, and, since the Austrian officers corps is permeated with traditions of hard work and plain living, he grew to maturity surrounded by serious, duty-loving men. During those years he clearly showed that personal charm and ca- pacity for making friends which he has displayed ever since his first ap- pearance as a fair-haired baby with his nursemaid in the Prater, the great lviennese public park. In fact his mill litary career gained him the good will not only of his army associates bur also of the Polish and Ruthenian pop ulations of Galicia, the province where he spent most of his time. His mar riage with Princess Zita of Bourbon Parma Apparently a genuine love match) was well received by public opinion, and the two sons who have already blessed this union have firmly consolidated the direct line of success sion to the Hapsburg throne. Charles Francis private life has been grati- lfyingly uneventful. No breath of scan- dal has touched him. and he has passed his most recent years at Vienna busy mastering the technique of statecraft and apparently contented in well-or- dered. harmonious family life.
 1 Such, according to the best evidence, l is Charles Francis Joseph, Austria's new
 Emperor. Not genius; rather. a level- headed, likable young man, ready to work and willing to learn. Yet this is the very reason why his subjects should be best satisfied. Such a mon-
 arch is vast improvement over the late heir-apparent. Francis Ferdinand. The murdered archduke was certainly
 an unusually strong personality, en- dowed with marked talents and pos- sessed of high soaring ideas. But all these gifts were unified by mental twist amounting almost to insanity
 and by the handicap of ravdEing disease. Such a personality enthroned lwould have been genuine peril for the empire, which needs for Its cry- ing problems of reconstruction pri- marily tact, common sense and wise counsel And these the young Emperor seems well fitted to give.