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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-19
NINETY LIVES LOST
IN RAILROAD WRECK
TWO COACHES CATCH FIRE Ar
TER CRASH ANB MANY ARE
BURNED TO DEATH.
COLLISION NEAR NASHVILLE
Trains Came Together With Awful
crash--Work OF Removing the
Dead and Injured Was Most
Difficult.

Nashville, Tenn.-Because someone
blundered at least 80 persons were
killed and many more injured when
passenger trains No. |, from Memphis,
and No. 4, from Nashville, on the
Nashville, Chattanooga & 81, Louis
railway collided head-on at is a. m,
at the foot of grade near here.
Both locomotives, three baggage
cars and six passenger coaches were
demolished.
Fire, starting from the engine boil
ers, consumed two coaches, and a |
number Of persons are reported to
have persisted in the flames.
Most of the casualties appear to be |
among negroes, many of whom were
en- route from Memphis and Little |
Rock in special coaches to Nashville |
to work at the Dupont powder plant. |
The trains came together with ter
rible crash that reyerberated through
out the downtown section of Nash |
vile and the enginemen of both trains
were almost instantly killed The |
| trains telescoped so badly that work |
of removing the dead and injured was
',ade most difficult. Long lines of |
automobiles piled the roads to lne
city, taking the injured to hospitals.
Just where lies the blame it is inn
| possible now to say. Officials of the |
road are silent, but one of three things |
is reasonably sure-that the engineer |
of No. was given wrong instructions,
ran by his signal or overlooked the
schedule on which he was supposed to
run. That he knew the Memphis train |
to be little late leads to the con-
lecture that he was attempting to
reach the switch at Harding Station, a
short distance beyond the scene of the
wreck before the inbound train ar
rived at that point.
The wreck is the worst disaster in
the history of the Nashville, Chat.,-
nooga & ST. Louis railway.
| The railroad rushed relief trains 70 |
the scene of the wreck and in short |
time hundreds of men were working
to rescue the victims.
| The smoker of No. was telescoped |
by the baggage car of No. /. Four
white men were caught between the |
walls and their legs crushed They
we're visible from the outside. Slim
ulants were handed through to the
and they were finally gotten out
Lieut.. J. d. Andrews, Jr., of the |
United States engineering corps, was
the first to escape from the wreckage
and begin the work of assisting those
pinned in the shattered cars.
Lieut. Don Long, Of the United
States aviation service, son of Lieut..
r. N. Long, OF Nashville, was among
the seriously injured, being caught be-
tween two car seats and his body bad
ly crushed. For more than two hours
he was thus imprisoned with three
dead men piled across his lap.
Both Engine Crews Dead.
Nashville. Engineer VIM F. Lloyd |
and Fireman Tom Kelly, of No. A, both
| Of Nashville, and Engineer Dave C.
Kennedy and Fireman Luther L.
Meadows, Of No. 1, both of Nashville.
were killed in the wresk on the Nash
vile, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway
near here. Kennedy had been in the
service of the road So years He was
found under the boiler of locomotive.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-19

Birmingham brass factories are get
ting ready for post war business.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-19

About all fellow can get for dol
mr. these DAYS is i cents change
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-19

II You are business man you will appreciate the sgnif-
canoe OF these facts If you unacquaned with BUSH
ness talk this matter with some business aequaint
ance-wth your banker, say-and ask him to compare
profits of the packing industry with those of any other
large industry at the present time.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-19

Armour & Company
Cudahy Packing Co.
Morris & Company
Swift & Company
Wilson & Company
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
About Your
Mouth

If your gums are sore or tender-if
they bleed when brushed; if your gums
are soft and have begun to recede; or if
your teeth are loose, then the disease
known as pyorrhea is attacking the It's
sues around the roots of your teeth.
Unless checked. pyorrhea will destroy
the bone sockets that hold the teeth in
place and the pus-producing bacteria
from unhealthy gums will undermine
YOUR health The thing to do-and do
ouickly-is, begin the use of Stypstrin-
CANT. a medical preparation which is
recommended by the Atlanta Dental
College and by dentists generally to re-
lieve such conditions. Stypstringant
will tighten the loose teeth, stop the
bleeding of the gums and make the
spongy gums firm and hard and healthy.
Try il. If your druggist cannot supply
you, send 60c direct to the manufactur-
ers, Lawrence Chemical Co., Atlanta,
Ca, and the bottle of Stypstringant
will be sent postpaid to you. 1t is
guaranteed to give satisfaction or pur-
chase price will be refunded.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
Trained Nurse Advises
People

81 was a great sufferer of stomach
and liver trouble and cannot say enough
in praise of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy,
put up by Geo. H. Mayr. a Chicago
chemist . 1t has done so much for me-
and 1 am recommending it to other
sufferers. 1 was a trained nurse in
Marine and other hospitals years ago,
therefore many come to me for advice.
I certainly received great benefit from
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy" 1t is
simple. harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the inflam-
nation which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments,
including appendicitis. One dose will
convince or money refunded. For sale
by druggists everywhere.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
The Best Cough Syrup
Is Homemade
Here's an easy way to save 50, and
yet have the best cough remedy
you ever tried.

You've probably heard of this we'll
known plan of making cough syrup at
home. But have you ever used It? When
you do. you will understand why thou
sands Of families, the world over, feel
that they could hardly keep house with
out it. It's simple and cheap, but the
vay it takes hold of a cough will quickly
earn it a permanent place in your home.
Into a pint bottle, pour 2A ounces Of
Pinex; then add plain granulated
sugar syrup to fill up the pint. Or, if
desired, use clarified mOlasses, honey,
or corn syrup, instead OF sugar syrup.
Either way, it tastes good, never
spOils, and gives you a full pint Of
better cough remedy than YOU could buy
readv-made for three times its cost.
1t is really wonderful how quickly this
homemade remedy eonquers a cough
usually in "a hours or less. 1t seems to
penetrate through every air passage,
lOosens a dry. hOarse or tight cough,
lifts the phlegm. heals the membranes,
and gives almost Immediate relief. Splen-
did for throat tickle. hOaTseness, Group,
bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
Pinex Is a highly concentrated COM
pound of genuine Norway pine extract,
and has been used for generations for
throat and chest ailments
Avoid disappointment hv asking YOUR
druggist for .. ounces of Pinex" with
full directions, and don't accept any,
thing else. Guaranteed 10 give absolute
satisfaction or money promptly refunded,
The PInex Co, TT. Wayne, Ind. CAdvt- }
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
L-unSs,Weak?
Generous Offer to tuberculosis
Sufferers of Trial of Europe's
Remarkable Remedy, SANOSIN

Worlds noted medical scientists-Doctors
DeneliuS Sommerfeld, Wolff, Noel, Gauthier,
Essers-declare SAN0SIN the most effective
treatment for Pulmonary ailments yet discov-
cred. Felix Wolff. Court Physician, Director
of the Santarium for Consumptives in ReibOlds-
grun, says he has discarded all other remedies.
SANOSIN has been officially recommended to
the Berlin Medical Association. DIR. G. W. a
EsSers. Amsterdam, Holland, declares it a
Moral obligation 10 make SANOSIN known
to the whole human race" American suffer
ers rich or poor, can use this remarkable home
treatment that has met with such phenomenal
success in Europe. SAN0SIN does its work by
absorption of Germs-nOt an injection. Pro-
duces calm, restful sleep without Morphlum
or similar deadening drugs. Brings almost i'm
mediate relief from coughing, blood splitting
and night .sweats. SANOSIN is proving a
blessing to all suffering from tuberculosis
Bronchitis, Asthma, Bronchial Catarrh. ETC.
Send for FREE BOOKLET with testimonials)
explaining this trea tment and how Trial can
be made in your own home at our risk.
Address SAN0SIN, Dept. 14S-E, Unity Bldg,
Chicago. Show this to some unfortunate.
fAdvt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
BRITISH EREACH LTVENzA;
HAVE ALSO ENTERED ASIAGO

LONDON, Oct. S1.-British forces
fighting east of the Piave have reached
the Livenza river at Francenigo and the
to an official statement on operations
in Italy, issued at the war office today.
British troops have entered Asiago,
the important towns which forms the
chief bastion of the mountain region of
the Italian front.
The advance which has thus been
widened to more than eighty. miles is
taken the great supply base of Vittorio.
The British and Italians, the war Of
flee said, have extended their break
through on the Pave 'front.' south OIL
"The road from Sacile to Pordenone
(seven miles east of Sactle) is Uttered
with killed, wounded and debris as the
result of attacks by the royal air
"British troops on the Asiago plateau
entered Campo Revere and captured the
heights OF Mcatz.
can troops are brigaded) has taken more
than 10000 prisoners.
The statement reads:
THE advance of the tenth army con-
tinued WITHOUT check throughout the
day. British cavalry detachments, in
close touch with Italian cavalry, have
reached the western outskirts OF Sacile.
corps have reached the Livenza river at
FARTHER south, the eleventh italian
corps has occupied Oderzo. This ad-
vance has been gained throughout vir-
tuaIly the entire length of the objective
assigned to me (the Earl of Cavan,
British commander on the Piave) by his
excellency, General Diaz when he first
laid his plans before me early in the
DAYS of October. The energy and de-
termination Of the infantry has been be-
yond all praise.
led at first to an inevitable shortness OF
supplies. In spite of lack of food and
sleep and in the face of constant fight
ing, the thirty-seventh Italian division
and the seventy and twepty-third Brit
ish divisions have advanced without re-
lief to their final objective.
THE royal air force has again today
done excellent work.
British and Italian troops operating
on the Asiago plateau have entered
Camporovere northwest of Asiago) and
captured the heights of Mocatz. The
number of prisoners taken by the tenth
army has increased to more than
SThe advance continued this morning
The tenth army has reached a line two
miles east of Ormelle, the western. edge
Of Lutrano, Albino, Cologne and Ven
demiano and is continuing the advance.
In yesterdays preparations the yeo-
many captured more than 200 prison
erS.
THE third army has crossed the Piave
south of the tenth army. The advance
of the eighth and twelfth armies is
proceeding rapidly. Vittorio has been
occupied by the eighth army.
"Aviators report that the airdromeS
at Tausue> and Pordeno and the am
munition dumps at Sacile are burning.
A mass of hostile infantry. estimated
at 10000, was attacked from the air
this morning in the neighborhood of
Sacile and scattered.
British troops commanded by the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
Cancel Contract for
Shipbuilding Plant

WASHINGTON, oct. 30.-The United
States shipping board has cancelled
it's contract with the Bethlehem Steel
corporation for a s60,0OO,OOO shipbuild-
ing plant at Alameda, Cal. Work on
the project which amounted practically
TO doubling the plant located there, was
stopped two weeks ago. Officials ex-
planned the plant could not be complet-
I'd before the period of it's usefulness
would have passed.
the big contract it was intended TO
make the Alameda plant a transport
building yard. No ships smaller than
2.00O lightweight tons were to be
built Early in the summer it was
seen. according to officials, that the
first troop ship could not be turned
out before the fall of the next year. In
cancelling the contract, then, il was
pointed out, officials believe they have
saved the government S60,0OO,OOO.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
ALLIES WILLHA
10 POLICE RUSSIA
FOR LONG PERIOD

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.--American or
allied troops, or both, undoubtedly Will
have long period OF police duty IN
Russia after the TeuIon VacateS.
LII TACT, II was limited today Inat the
associated contlnSentS may nave to De
increased rather than decreased when
the Boche haulS out the remainder oil
his iegions. The problem, according
TO a member of the general staff, OF
terS one OF the most perpleXIng Tea
lures OF the complicated ''uuScrambling
process which is now held to be only
d matter of comparatively brief time.
While the German has been eVacuat-
ing the Baltic provinces and has strip
ped down mis- forces in the Ukraine,
a considerable number OF troops in the
territory between the Gulf OF Ilga ana
the Black sea. Military authorities
foresaw today that ii immediate evac-
uation OF the Teuton is compelled, d
reign of terror and lawlessness might
ensue. Hence, there was some division
of opinion as to whether this eyacua-
ton should be compelled hurriedly or
gradually.
In either case, it was said that the
allied forces undoubtedly would have
to maintain order for a considerable
time until the restored regions could
get footing politically and economi-
cally.
solely for police purposes and it will
be made clear to the world that this
duty will be accomplished as speedily
as possible and the troops withdrawn
Immediately.
Military Developments of the past few
days are convincing war experts here
that German and Austrian morale IS
only a shell.
The Austrian shows signs of crack
ing badly under the united offensive
in Italy. And, while the German is
hanging on grimly along the west front,
he is in constant danger of being
shaken loose from the pivotal hold in
the Verdun region, then being forced
back beyond Namur. Military men say
he has concentrated his all and can
make no real stand short of the Rhine.
And the general opinion based on
morale reports and knowledge of inter
nal Teuton conditions may fairly be
said to be that while the German may
protest at the forthcoming armistice
terms, he probably will yield rather
than go on with a losing fight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
The war IS changing
buying habits

buildings, some of them II stories high,
filled with all kinds of goods for the
farm and home. Altogether they con-
tain $50, 000 different items-25 acres of
merchandise. These immense stocks
make it possible to keep prices from
jumping every time the market jumps;
they give you the widest possible choice
and variety, at the lowest possible figure.
What this book brings you
"Your Bargain Book" will be won
derfully interesting to-your entire fam
lily, just TO look through. To the women
of your family this book brings New
York's new and charming offerings in
hats, gowns, lingerie aEd thousand
other articles of adornment and use,
many of them being shown in beautiful,
striking colors. To the men it brings
4 multitude of opportunities for practi-
cal buying, from wearing apparel to the
modern tools of the modern home or
farm.
Send for this free book today
When il comes, 60 over il critically. Notice the
wide choice and variety that you have in everything
Compare the prices with prices from any other source
You will find that il simpi6es your buying problem
and saves you money. Send for il today. II is free
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
FRENCH TROOPS REPULSE
STRONG COUNTER Alta CHS

PARIS, Oct. 31.-French troops late
yesterday repulsed a strong German
counter attack northwest of Chateau
Porcien, according to the official state
ment today from the war office.
On the Disc front there has been
only artillery activity. In the last two
days the French fifth army has taken
nearly $500 prisoners. The statement
reads:
THE artillery activity has been rather
lively on the Disc front. At the end of
the day yesterday the Germans counter
attacked violently west of st. Fergeux.
The French maintained their positions.
I'm the last two days the number of
prisoners taken by the French fifth ar
my has reached 1,453, including a COL
onel of cavalry and three chiefs of bat
taliOnS"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01

HTHAT is the most difficult prob
" lem on tho farm today? Isn't it
to get the goods you want at
prices that give you full value for your
money? Every time you make purchase
you get a shock. Prices are going
higher every day. Goods of all kinds
are scarce. The smaller the store from
which you buy, the harder time you
have getting what you want, and at the
right price.
Here is the way this problem has been
solved by over l 900, 900 families, who
live at distance from the big buying
centers. They buy in New York from
an immense group of stores that gives
them the widest possible choice of
goods, at remarkably low prices. They
don't have to go to<New York. The
store is brought to them in the shape of
a wonderful book, containing 1926
pages, full of illustrations, and most
complete description of every article in
stock.
This great institution is really big
group of 49 different speciality stores.
Being located in New York, they are
right in the heart of the style and buying
center of America. They occupy IL big
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
MOTHER! IS CHILD's
STOMACH SOUR, SICK?
If cross. feveriSh, ConStipated,
give california Syrup of
Figs"

Don't scold your fTetfuL peevish child
See II tongue is coated. this is a sure
sign its little stomach. liver and bow
els are ciogged with sour waste.
When IstieSs pale. feverish, full or
cold. breath bad. throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomach
ache. indigestion. diarrhOea, give a tea
spoonful OF California Syrup OF Figs,
and i'm a few hours all the foul waste.
the sour bile and feTmenting food passes
out of the bowels and you have well
and playful child sEain. Children love
this harmless fruit laxative and
mothers can rest easy after giving IL
because IL never fails 10 make their
little .-insides" clean and sweet
Keep IL handy. Mother! A little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow. but
get the genuine Ask your druggist for
a bottle OF California Syrup OF Figs,
which has directions for babies. chill
dren Of all ages and for grown-upS
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are counterfeits sold here. so surely look
and see that yours is made by the
California Fig Syrup Company. Hand
hack with contempt any other fig syrup
(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
English Medical Men
To Trace Influenza Germ

LONDON, Monday, Oct. 2S.-Bacterial
investigation shows that the present
outbreak of influenza does not differ
from other epidemics of the same mall
adv the higher mortality rate being due
to secondary infection, according to a
statement made by William Hayes
Fisher, in the house of commons to-
day. He added that he saw no reason
to believe the spread of the disease was
die to the malnutrition of the people
generally.
While the rise in the death rate is
considerable, he said, il is not as great
here as that experienced at Vienna,
Paris and other places. A conference
OF medical authorities and bacteriologi-
cal experts was held today and ordered
a research made into the cause and ma
ture of the disease. 1t is hoped to trace
the microbe and find means of Destroy
ing it.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
Few Belgian Refugees
Seek Safety IN Holland

AMSTERDAM, Tuesday, Oct. 90
When the German retirement in Bel
gian Flanders began it was expected
ESQ, 600 refugees would seek safety in
Holland Up to Saturday night, how
ever only small fraction of this num-
Der had arrived. At that time about
/, 900 had passed through the wire gates
marking the Dutch-Belgian frontier. On
Friday alone, 1895 arrived. All but
thirteen were French people from the
districts of ValencienneS, DoUai, Cam
brai and QueSnoy.
There is no congestion, as in 1914,
when the mass of refugees from Bel
gium threatened to overwhelm the hur-
riedly organized bands of willing help
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
War VIII End in
Few Days, Paper Says

BERNIE, Oct. 3O-"The world war
will not last longer than a few days:
we must arrest the vain flow of our
blood" declared the Socialist newspa-
per Vorwaerts, which is now regarded
as virtually a German government or
gan.
cit is upon AuStria'S bureaucratS,
who sent the ultimatum to Serbia, that
the responsibility for the war rests the
heaviests. Austria's disappearance will
end the war"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
Italian General Pennilla have entered
ASiagO."
ODERZO AND SERRAVALLE
ARE TAKEN BY ALLIES

ROME, Wednesday, Oct. S0-Oderzo
has been reached by allied troops ad-
vancing east of the Piave river and Ser
rivalle has been taken, according to
the official statement issued at the war
office tonight. The statement reads:
Our armies are continuing to rapidly
advance after the retreating enemy, who
has attempted in vain to retard them.
Heads of our columns have reached Ser
ravalle, Orsago, Gajarine and Oderzo.
Cavalry divisions are advancing in
the plains and soEpe squadrons today
entered Sacile.
I'm overcoming strong resistance be-
tween the Pave and the Montlcano, the
third army has fought gloriously. The
river crossing at Ponti di Piave, was
carried in fierce action. The enemy
was obliged to evacuate ASiago, which
we promptly occupied.
During the rush of the advance it
has been impossible to keep count of
the thousands of prisoners and many
guns. Besides the populations of towns
and villages, we have liberated numbers
of Italian prisoners who have been in
Austrian hands,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01

knee swollen so she had 10 use a cane
to walk Thousands like this.
Now. remember, 1 send you a S1.0O
pzir OF Foot Drafts absolutely free, no
money for them now or at any other
time If they do as much for you as
thank me II you wish 10 get more of
them. YOU can. but the first pair is posi-
lively free TO you and all you need do is
send your name and address 10 Fred
erfck Dyer. 391 Dyer Bldg, Jackson.
Mich. This one free pair viii do you
more good than all the medicine YOU
ever bought Sent prepaid by return
maiI--(Advt-l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
AUSTRIAN ARMIES
IN ITALY FACING
MAJOR DISASTER
CONTINUED from Page u

Serbia and the left wing already has
crossed the Danube, Vienna announces.
The Serbs have reached the Danube near
Semendria and the fall of Belgrade and
the complete liberation of Serbia would
seem bat a matter of a few days, IL
not hours In western Serbia the Aus
trians also are marching north.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
Hindenburg May Order
Courtmartial of Ludendorff

ROME Oct 29.-Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg is expected to order court
martial of General Ludendorff, accord
ing to information received here today
from German sources.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01
ANARCHY GROWING IN
HUNGARY; RIOTS REPORTED

LONDON, Oct. 3l.--(Noon. Anarchy
is growing in Hungary, according to re-
ports received from various sources to-
day.
At Budapest, armed crowds are parad-
ing the streets, plundering food shops
and munitions stores.
The population of the commune of
BarcZ is fleeing into the interior. fear
the Hungarians. Thousands of deserterS
are running rampant along the frontier,
plundering towns, attacking trains and
committing other outrages. Several cas-
ties in Slavonia have been burned. Nazic
is in flames.