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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05
SHIPS TAKEN0VER
AS GERMAN OWNED
By the Associated Press.

with truly Prussian arrogance" as
we'll as British and French prize
courts as to the real ownership of the
property, according to Francis P. Gar
van, Investigator for the custodian,
who has made public a summary of
Wagner's activities. The ships were,
in fact, bought with German gold and
the company was organized eight
months after the outbreak Of hostili
Bernstorff. the German ambassador.
caused to be transmitted here for
Wagners benefit.
Long Under Suspicion.
Wagner under the examination of
Mr.. Garvan protested the ships were
American owned until the last, but
finally confessed before the weight of
evidence that the backing of this VEN
ture to keep German commerce on the
high seas came from German shipping
interests.
An effort on the part Of Wagner to
have his ships given a e-ean bill of
health even after the United States
declared war was cited. Mr.. GaSvap
quoted a resolution which he said
of Wisconsin to introduce in Congress
in May, 1917, setting forth the Ameri-
can ownership of the American Trans
atlantic Company and calling upon
the Secretary Of State to report what
steps had been taken to protect its
ships from the aggression and inter-
ference of any foreign government,
either at sea or at any foreign port,
while engaged in legitimate trade"
One Sunk; Four Seized.
OF the eleven ships purchased b. the
company one was sunk, three were
seized by the British and one by the
French, and six were reQuisitioned by
the United States Shipping Board.
These six requisitioned vessels were:
The Manitowoc, of All gross tons:
Maumee. $500 tons; Winnebago. 1852
gross tons; Au Sable, 1874 gross tons:
Allaguash, 1926 gross tons, and Mus
kegon. 1924 gross tons.
To separate the ownership Of the
vessels remaining from the four
seized, Wagner organized in 1917
new company, known as the Foreign
Transport and Mercantile Corpora
ton, with q capital of $500. 900, and
this concern also has been taken oSer
by Mr.. Palmer.
Wagner had refused, according to
Mr.. Caravan, an offer Of $7,500,000 for
his feet from the Hudson Bay Com
pany. and another Of $9.300,000 from
French interests. the latte7 offer re>-
resenting profit of nearly $1,000, 900.
It is understood that the shipping
board has withheld payment OF $780,
900 to Wagner for the reAtal of the
ships requisitioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05

Lieut.. Sidney Greene Of Calhoun. Ga
was killed Tuesday at Barron Field.
Fort Worth. Tex. when an airplane in
which he was instructing a cadet went
INTO tail spin and crashed to the
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05

'It was evident from the first, and
said the Presidents letter to Mr.. Fos-
dick. that the services rendered by
these agencies to our Army and to
our allies are essentially one and all
Of q kind and must Of necessity, If
well rendered. be rendered in. the
closest cooperation.
ut is my judgment, therefore, that
we shall secure the best results in
the matter of the support of these
agencies, if these seven societies will
funds, in order that the spirit Of the
country in this matter may be ex-
pressed without distinction of race
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100000 for z. M. c. 1

Y. N. c. 500, 900, 900
Y. w. c. A............. 100000
National Catholic War
Council Uncluding
work Of Knights OF
Columbus and special
war activities Of Wom-
en- ................ 10000, 900
Jewish Welfare Board. 3,5OO,OOO
American Library Asso-
citation .............. $780, 900
War Camp Community
Service .............. $4,000, 900
Salvation Army 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05

Two styles, of dresses for
school and other wear
one with belt, pockets
and solid blue collar,
braid trimmed; the other
showing trimmings of
plaid down the front and
on collar and pockets.
Sizes 9 to IA years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05
Women'S Sl.75 and $500
Silk Hosiery

Seconds in black, CT 90
colors: also white, L
with black embroi-
dered clocks. They are full fash
toned of we'll wearing, lustrous
silk; with double soles, heels and
toes, and cotton garter tops.
Women's SI.35 Silk
Hose. Seconds, e5c
Neat, seamless black Silk Hose,
with white clocks. They are re-
inforced with double soles, heels
and toes, and have cotton garter
tops.
Women S 89c and ST Silk
Boot Hose, Seconds, 69c
Desirable Silk Boot Hose, full
regular made; black, white and
eolors.
Main Floor, New Annex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05

These are trimmed with
tafeta and have a box
pleat back and front.
Other Distinguishing fea-
lures are a white collar, a
wide belt and pockets.
Sizes 8 to ID years.
Second Floor-New Annex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05

% Styles in These New $Q.45
Crepe de Chine BlOuSeS -
E1ARLY buying is the of being
IL able to sell them at this low price all are of
beautiful heavy quality of crepe de chine
carefully made, beautifully designed. Choice of
white, flesh, solid black for mourning
Sizes 36 to 46.
Tailored and DRESSER Cotton B1ouses $2I9
Many unusual Styles including slip-ons and others
finished with round necks sidebuttoned models and
Peter Pans. Some daintiy lace trimmed and
brodered Sizes SO to 81.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
SLOWER THAN CITY COUSIN
Country Younpster In Army Found to
Be Possessed of Much Less
Initiative and Speed.

American officers are making pre-
cisely the same comment as to the city
boy versus the country boy that the
British officers made when the first
green regiment came to the continent,
says a correspondent in France. The
country boy is heavier, stronger, but
also a slower lad than his city cousin.
"City life sharpens the wits" Is the
British conslusion. 'The city boys
adapt themselves to this devilish life
more rapidly than the country boys
do. They are just as hardy. too, and
soon pick up the little outdoor tricks
that so many country boys have learn
ed on hunting and fishing trips. The
city youngster has more initiative and
more speed"
rs he gamer" asked.
There are no gamer regiments In
the British army than the cockneys,"
was the reply.
Americans find the country boy
needs more watching and caring for
than the recruit from the city. His
morale and behavior are far better,
but he does not adapt himself quickly
to his new environment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Killed by Poisons

All scientists agree that poisonous
products in the blood are eliminated by
the kidneys and liver. The kidneys act
as kind of filter for these products.
When the kidneys are changed or de-
generated, by disease or old age, then
these poisons are retained in the body.
If we wish to prevent old age coming
on too soon, or If we want to increase
our chances for long life, DR.. Pierce OF
the Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, says
that you should drink plenty of water
daily between meals to flush the kidneys.
Then procure at your nearest drug store
Anuric. This Anuric drives the uric acid
out. Scientific men have learned that in
govt, also rheumatism, poisonous uric
acid crystals are deposited In or about
the joints, in the muscles 49, where in
fammstion is set up.
II we wish TO keep our kidneys in the
best condition diet of milk and vege-
tables, with only little meat once day, 10
the most suitable. Drink plenty of pure
water, take Anuric three times day for
Q month. An-u-ric is many times more
potent than lithia and dissolves uric
acid as hot water does sugar.
Send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce, if you wish
to obtain trial package of Anuric.
CLIFTON, TENN.--rI wish to say that
! suffered from backache and kidney
trouble for some time. / could hardly
do any kind of work. I heard Of DR..
Pierce's Anuric Tablets so tried them,
and they cured my backache. hope
people who are troubled with backache
will give. DIR: Pierce's Anuric Tablets q
good trial. They do all that is required
Of then-they will not fail to benefit
Miss ERMINE RUTH MosER, r. +. d.
MILTON, N. C.-rI suffered very much
with my back and limbs. Had some de-
rangement of the kidneys but after using
Anuric | obtained RELIEF. and have had
no trouble since. / cheerfully recommend
the Anuric Tablets to all who suffer from
too much uric acid In the system. CAPT.
w. G. GRAVES.
For free medical advice write DR.. v. M.
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
CARDUI A
SPLENDID TONIC
For Women, Says Hixson Lady,
Who Took This Medicine On
Her Doctors Advice.

Hixson, Tenn.--Mrs. j.. B. Gadd, Of
this place, makes the following state
ment regarding her experience with
Cardui: 81 was suffered with
pain In my left side; could not sleep
at night for this pain--always in the
left side. Ny feet and legs were ter
ribly swollen. was almost In bed.
Ny doctor told me to use Cardui. /
took one bottle. which helped me, and
after my baby came was stronger and
better, but the pain was still there.
I at first let 1t 60, but I began to get
weak and In rundown condition, so
/ decided to try some more Cardui,
which l did. The last Cardui / took
made me much better, and, In fact,
cured me. 1t has been number of
years, still I have no return Of this
trouble. seel II was Cardui that cured
me, and / recommend 1t as splendid
female tonic"
If you feel weak, tired, WORKOUT, or
suffer from any of the ailments pecul-
lar to women, try Cardui, the woman's
tonic. 1t must be good medicine for
women, for many thousands have vol
unfairly told just as Mrs. Gadd did, of
the good 1t mas done them. Ask some
lady friend who has tried CarduT. She
will tell you how 1t helped her. Then
get a bottle from your nearest drug
gist.-Adv. .
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
old PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why
It is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is PLAINTIFF article did not fulfil
che promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a
preparation / have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy that | know of
has so large SALE"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
Kilmers' Swamp-Root is due to the fact
that, so many people claim, it fulfils al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments, corrects ur-
mary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive sample bottle of
Swamp-Root by Parcel Post. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Not the Same.

A fledgling author at the Century
club in New York drew forth manu-
script and volunteered to read it to
Robert w. Chambers, the popular
novelist.
"You know how Poe" the young
man said, ''read his stories to an old
colored nanny, don't you? He be-
lieved that what pleased the old man.
my would please the public, and he
killed the scenes the old girl didn't
like, and built up those she did. Well,
Bob, l want-ha, ha, hal want TO
use you in the same way. Have a
drink and a cigar, and then"
excuse me, my man. said Mr..
Chambers as he rose and took his hat
and stick.
"You don't happen TO be Poe, and
therefore I don't feel called on to be
your old colored nanny"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
NO ROMANCE IN HIS SOUL
Man Who Could Destroy Little Wife's
illusion as He Did, Didn't De.
serve to Have One.

John" she asked, nesting up 10
him, for 1t was the third anniversary
of their marriage, 'what was the hap
piest moment of your life"
"Ah, dear" he replied, 81 remember
it well. / shall never forget 1t. If ]
lived to be one hundred years old that
moment would always stand out as
plainly as 1t does tonight"
She sighed and nestled little clos
er, looking longingly up into his honest
blue eyes. After moments silence
she urged: "Yes, but, John, dearest,
you haven't told me when 1t was"
"Oh," he answered. II thought you
had guessed 1t. 1t was when you
came to me In the autumn, IL you re-
member, and told me that you had de-
cided to. trim up one of your old hats
so as to make 1t do for the winter"
Then the celebration Of the third an.
nlversary Of their marriage became ex-
ceedingly uninteresting and formal
Milwaukee Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
! am Sincere! Stop CaIomeI!
Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Listen to mel Calomel sickens and you may lose
days work. If bilious consipated or
headachy read my guarantee.

Liven up your sluggish liveri Feel
fine and cheerful; make your work q
pleasure be vigorous and full of am
bition. But take no nasty. dangerous
calomel, because 1t makes you sick
and you may lose days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking 1t up. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and cramp-
ing.
Listen to me! II you want to enjoy
the incest, gentlest liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced, just
take spoonful Of harmless Dods0n's
Liver Tone tonight. Your druggist or
dealer sells you bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone for few cents under my
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

personal money-back guarantee that
each spoonful win clean your sluggish
liver better than dose Of nasty Gallo
mel and that 1t won't make you sick.
DodsOn's Liver Tone is real liver
medicine. You'll know 1t next morn
Ing, because you will wake up feeling
fine, your liver will be working; head
ache and dizziness gone; stomach will
be sweet and bowels regular. -
D0dson's Liver Tone is entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless and can
not salivate. Give 1t to your children.
Millions Of people are using Dodson's
Liver Tone instead Of dangerous Gallo
mel now. Your druggist will tell you
that the sale Of calomel is almost
stopped entirely here.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Soldiers Needles.

II women who have been looking for
some way to send needles to the SOL
diers without having them rust will
try this method, told by a tailor, they
will have no trouble: Dry thorough
ly fine coffee grounds and stuff lit
tie wooden bag with them, emery fash.
ion, very hard. After threading the
needles run them into the bag, eye
and all.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
sure Thing.
DON'T BE FOOLISH

and buy an imitation, get the original
VACHER-BALM.
1t Is better than any Of the substi-
tute "Balms" for quickly relieving
Coughs, Colds, Group. and ell kinds OF
hurts and soreness.
The many limitations are proof that
1t Is an unusually good thing.
The price ID only 25c per Jar or
Tube. Surely 1t is worth that to get
rid of a Cough or Cold, or your child's
Group. If your druggist will not supply
you and we have no agents in your To-
cality, write for the agency.
Every family needs Vacher-Balm.
and we supply samples Free. to start
the demand. e. W. VACHER, Inc.
New Orleans, In. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add ! OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and u OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
The Country Woman's Kick.

The wife Of congressman from
small place in Ohio complained to the
cook who bosses things in her Wash
ington establishment.
''The turkey has no flavor" said the
lady, II can't find any meat in the
mincemeat, and back home they'd
hardly give to the pigs such mess of
stuff as that plum pudding you hand
ed us last night"
Whereupon the cook smiled indul-
gently and replied: swell mum,
you'll get over them rural notions af.
ter while. "-Country Gentleman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
How She Told.

A visitor to a certain Brooklyn
household was duly amazed by the
wonderful likeness between the twins.
"Why," she gasped, II never saw
two children look so much alike. How
does your mother tell you apartT
"Well." explained Tommy, "she finds
out by spanking US. Clarence hollers
louder than l do."-Oakland Enquirer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
CLEARLY Up to somebodv.

Bobby, with his mother and little
friend, was at movie. Bobby had
some popcorn, which he passed to his
friend, who took generous portion.
After waiting a few moments, appar-
emily for his friend, Bobby said:
"Thank you"
Bobby, you shouldn't say that; 1t
was the little boys place to say THANK
you.'"
well, know it, but somebody had
to say II"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Got Il At Last.

The man in the drug store was per.
picked. Try as he would. he could not
remember what his wife had told him
to get. Presently he frightened up.
Say, name over few young peoples
societies."
christian Endeavor," began the
druggist.
"NO."
"Young Peoples Union?"
"No."
"Bpw0rth league?"
"That's 1t! That's 1t! Give me five
cents worth of Epworth salts."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
"cold In the Head.

d an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons Who are subject TO frequent "colds
In the head" will ind that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE viii
build up the System. cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks Of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is tax:
on internally md acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
All Druggists nc. Testimonials free:
400 90 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE win not
~ J. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Gloomy Authorization.

AFTER all, 1t requires the votes of
men to make woman suffrage posi-.
ble."
"That's the only thing about 1t that
worries me-" conf1ded Mr.. Meekton.
"If 1t doesn't work out comfortably
and satisfactorily, Henrietta is almost
sure to say we men ought to have had
better sense than to vote for it In the
first place."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Watch Your sIdn improve.

Watch Your oidn Improve.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
on Ointment In ave minutes with Gu
ticura Soap and hot water. For free
simple address "Cuticura. Dept. x.
Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap Is, Ointment rs and W.---Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Really Wonderful.

isn't it wonderful how these har-
vesting machines cut the wheat and tie
It into bundles?" ooh, / don't know
I hear they have machine now that
cuts the wheat, threshes 1t, grlnds 1t
into -four and raises the price. all In
one operation. Life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Strange Conduct Of Tethered Horses.
Punch reports an order that 1t de-
clares was recently issued at the front:
Great care must always be exercised
by soldiers in lettering horses to
trees, as they are likely to bark, and
thereby destroy the trees.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
DON'T sNlEElE

You can rid yourself Of that cold In
the head by taking Laxative Quinidins
Tablets. Price 25c. Also used In
cases of La Grippe and for severe
headaches. Remember that.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Another slap at sappy.

whats weighing on your mind,
Cholly?"
do you think my mind Is pair OF
scalesY'
swell, no. II you want to be precise
about it--scales are evenly balanced"
Boston Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
The Remedy.

Critic-This Is a raw piece.
Friend-Then roast 1t. - Baltimore
American.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Better make your calls short than be
a yawn maker
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for q laxative, three for q cathartic. Ad.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
The Idea.

First Magistrate-"T am afraid Of
these laws with teeth" Second Ditto
I'm not, If they're gold filed
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Bad Colds, Pneumonia, and Group
may be prevented by using vacher-
Balm in time. Everyone should keep
1t In the house.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

The expression, "He means WELL" Is
generally used to excuse pretty poor
performance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

The occasional use Of Roman Eye Balsam
at night will prevent and reIieve tired
eyes, watery eyes. and eye strain. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Human things must be known to be
loved, but divine things must be loved
to he known
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Sometimes Seems a difference.

as there that same hospitality now
when we live in fine houses as when
we lived In the cabin long ago?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Cultivate 6elf-Rellance.

~ The basis Of good manners is self
reliance. Necessity Is the law Of all
who are not self-possessed. Those who
are not self-possessed obtrude. and
pain uS.--Emerson.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Anybody can be a starter; but no
body gets any ribbons pinned on him
unless he finishes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

The fool and his money are the sal
walton of the shrewd promoter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Depressing Fact.

Among the other depressing features
of the food situation Is the amount of
parsnip you can still get for nickel
Ohio State Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
Tor infants and children, and see that 1t
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

A true man would as soon be knocked
down as pitied.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Something wrong with the man who
regards a premonition as warning.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

For speedy and effective action Dr. Peery's
"Dead Shot has no equal One dose only
will clean out Worms or Tapeworm. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Chivalry notifies the enemy of Its
coming. Strategy hits him first.