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The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
WAREXPENSES BEEN CUT TO
 A MINIMUM

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The end 6f the war will result in the reduction of government expenses for the fiscal year 1920, starting with July l, to S7443.415, from S24,599.000 appropri- ated by congress for the current year, according to tentative estimates.
 The principal reduction will be for the military establishment, which, it is estimated, will need $1,921 ,000, as compared with S12,274 ,OOO0 appropri ated for the current year.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
IN FLAMES; REVOLT
 BY PEASANTS

LONDON, Dec. 2.-BolsheVists yesterday entered the Norwegian le- gaton at Petrograd and removed doc uments belonging to Switzerland, whose interests are under the protec- tiOn of Norway.
 The Norwegian minister has pro- tested vainly against the outrage, and tnc newspapers of Norway gre urging Norway to break with the Soviet.
 Revolt in Rumania
 COPENHAGEN, Dee. "A Bucha- rest dispatch reports that the city Is on fire and that the peasants in all parts Of Rumania are rcvolting.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
BASEBALL MACNATE TO
 RETIRE FROM THE GAME

CLEVELAND. O., Dec 2.-William R. BlackwoOd, veteran secretary of the Cleveland American league club, will retire permanently from baseball. He has become assistant to the gen eral superintendent of the Cleveland Steel Company's railway.
 Blackwood has been secretary of the local club since Charles Somers, former owner, acquired control of the team.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
.l},500 TANKS LEAVE BRITAIN
 FOR AMERICA

WASflINGTON. Dee. The steamship Ascanius, carrying 147t American soldiers. sailed from Liver pool for New York on Friday last The Canopic. with l12l men, left Liy- erpool for Boston the same Gay.
 The total number of United States troops who have embarked for home is now 13,590.
 I4on-Combatants Arrive ~ YORK, nee 2--The st.am- ship Mauritania, a sister ship of the ill-fated Lusitania. arrived here today with four thousand Americans mostly non-combatants, from England.
 The steamship Northern Pacific, formerly on the run between Portland and San Francisco, also arrived today with eleven hundred wounded soldiers and marines.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
BOUTS BE LOCALIZED
 IN ILLINOIS

CHICAGO. Dec. An attempt to have boxing legalized in Illinois will be made when the fifty-ffth general assembly convenes in January. Box ing in the army and navy have created an impression favorable to the sport sponsors of the bill say. They de clare they are confident of its pass age.
 Under the proposed bill, bouts will be of ten rounds. and the state will receive a percentage of the receipts Senator Richard J. Barr, Republican leader in the senate, said he would support properly drawn measure.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
BISBEE INDICTMENTS
 HAVE BEEN QUASHEC

TUCSON. Ariz, Dee. Judge Mcrrow Of Ssn Francisco today sus taincd tn" dumurrer and quashed he indictments jn the Bisbec deportation eases in a decision filed in tho district court.
 Twenty-Five capitalists, mine oper- atcrs, pubHc officials and citizens were involved
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, Dec. 2.-Prices for fish at noon today were: Halibut, 24sc i; sablefish. 7c; ling and red cod, 4c; pickled sablefish. $22 per bbl. pickled herring, s25 per bbl.; sockeye salmon, $26 per bbl.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
TO KEEP IN TOUCH
 BY WIRELESS

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-New wireless apparatus, said to be the most power full ever carried by any vessel, has been placed on board the steamship George Washington. which will carry President Wilson and his party to Europe.
 By means of this equipment the President will be able to keep con stantly in touch with Washington City.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
Won Hindenburg Refused to Participate
INFLUENZA IS AGAIN
 RAGING IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Dec. 2.-After an inter- val in which the influenza epidemic was believed to have spent its force, and during which the quarantine regu- lations were relaxed, the disease is again on the increase.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
MOONEY WIRES TO
 WILSON FOR RELIEF

SAN QUENTIN. Dec. 2.-Thomas Mooney today sent telegram to President Wilson asking him to state exactly what you mean to do about the communication of my death sentence before you leave for Paris"
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
WILSON TO VISIT IN
 .~-,. ALL ALLIED NATl0s;1'ss.

ROME, Dec. 2.-Apartments in tho royal palace of the Quirinal are bcinS prepared for President Wilson. Ii ia believed that the President will visit France. England. Belgium and ltGly'
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02

No soldiers sailors proved themselves more quickly ready for the of battle acquitted themselves ith splendid courage and achievement when put the test proud to be fellow countrynan of men of such stuff and Vaor Our entered the fight critical time Their fresh strength helped to hur the enemy back.
 The nation at home did its full duty, and made itself fit home for the in the trenches The home added new hster to the annals of American womanhood.'
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
CORRESPONDENTS GATHER
 FOR PEACE MEETING

UOBOKEN. x. J.. Dec. 2-Thc steamship Orizaba sailed for Breat today with five hundred correspon- dents for the peace conference.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
BAVARIA TO SEEK
 A SEPARATE PEACE

LONDON. Dec. 2.-It is now certain that Bavaria win seek a separate peace with the allies The rupture with Berlin is reported to be com. plete.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
WANT PRESIDENCY DECLARED
 VACANT WHEN WILSON LEAVES

WASHINGTON, Dec 2-Senator Sherman announced to- day that he intends tomorrow to introduce resolution decar the office of president vacant account o President N sons proposed absence during the peace negotiations The resolution will provide that the duties and of the pres dent shall dcvovr upon Vice President Marshall.
 Republicans Resent President Action
 Senator Cummns, Republican, today introduced rrson- on proposing that senate committee of four Democrats amt four Republicans to the conference to keep the senate informed regarding the discussions there.
 To Disquaify President During His Absence
 Representative Rodenberg, Republican, today introduced joint resolution to declare that President Wilson's trip abroad constitutes inability to discharge his powers and dur proposing that Vice President Marshall act President while Mr. Wilson is away The resolution placed in the bill box without discussion and referred the judiciary committee.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
ALASKA MINING STOCKS

NEW YORK. Dec 2.-Alaska Gold, 4%: Alaska Juneau, 2h.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
To Provide for Home Coming Soldiers

The President said that the development of public works oud be resumed i'll order to give employment to the soldiers The states he said ought redeem their waste lands. He called attention of congress Secretary Lanes plans for the reclamation of arid, swamp and oggcdot lands.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
PRESIDENT MAKES ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
ANOTHER KING
 IN THE DISCARD

LONDON, Dec. 2.-The Mon tenegrin national assembly has deposed King Nicholas, accord ing to a message from Prague.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
GIVES OUTLINE OF HIS MISSION
 MATTEND[NC PEACE CONFERENCE

ASl1lNG TON, Dee. - resident Wilson, addressing the joint session of today formally announced his tcntiCn the Paris peace conference, saying his para mount duty to be present. the allies had accepted the principles cnuncatcd by him basis for peace" The csi
 dent said he would be in close touch with by cable and wrels and that would know all that happened the conference. France and England he said, had removed a cable restrictions upon the transmission of news of the ference to America
 The American cable system, continued the President had been taken by him expert advice, in order make unified system available He said he hoped ond Incorporation of the public and congress- and that constant sr and advice would be possible through the cables aud less
 Discussing the railroad situation President Wilson said r bad no solution of the problem He said h considered U uHviSabc permit the railroads to return old conditions without modification of the old W He said he ready .> the roads from government control whenever .Nor h'. solution had been reached
 Americas Wonderful hdusgra Organization
 The President ndo1s.d the au fal Y. lu -j> b"o ,ioI lars in taxation next year and toug billion dollars M 1- IT, said he hoped congress vouId uo, ouJ.y' ~ u trade riorrs board other agency to r"bt of fixing export rios, in order to ~iunt of food to the starving people abroad. Reviewing the ,! tLa zaton of Amccas industries during the the President said that this organization complete. thorou1 effective, spirited and unanimous than that of the other hrIl4crcnts and continued:
 wv" Irofod greatly by the experience of the other tion, We the pupils but learned quickly, and may delight thoughts with the story of what did
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
His Mission to Translate Great American Ideals

The government for whie perhaps long while, must contro the shipping, said President Wilson, because of tn"
 priority of service which the American forces entitled and also expedite the shipments necessary to save the liberated Europeans Belgium and Northern France would at disadvantage for years, he said and indemnity will them for the fact that their factories rd and their machinery ''Wr them from the Vcssltudrs open competition until they chlild, he said. The President said he going to Europe to translate into action the great ideals for which America has striVcn.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-02
Received by Republicans in Silence

The President said he hoped to formal declaration of peace by spring. He norsed the three year naval build program because would be unwise to attempt adjust of the American program to future world policy not yet determined He praised womens work in the and ap peaed congress to grant suffrage He said he had private thought purpose going France and regarded
 his highest duty playing his full part making good what soldiers had offered their life blood to obtain. He said definite program of reconstruction could be out lined
 The President left the chamber amidst applause which limited the Democratic side, after speaking for ortywo minutes Some of the Republican members had threatened to Interrupt the address by nterogang the President but they made
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
A. ]. Garner Dead.

Andrew ]. Garner, aged II, died at
his home four miles north Of Purdy
Monday, He fell suddenly while at
work in 4 ditch and died Immediately,
never being concious. His death was
caused BY heart tronble, with which
he had been troubled for some time.
lie leaves 4 wife and several grown
children. he was a very hard-work-
ipg man and a prosperous farmer,
owning good farm % which he lived.
Ills remains were laid to rest in the
Chapel Hill cemetery Tuesday, Revs
Ralston and Butler conducting the
services. A large attendance of his
neighbors aad friends attested their
ylove for kind neighbor, father and
husband.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
Colorcd Soldier Marries in seImer

Thursday morning this office had
the pleasure Of visit from two big.
-strapping Negro soldiers, in the per-
sons Of Mallalieu Garrett and Carl I.
Williams, Of Corinth. The occasion
Of their visit to Selmer was the desire
of the former TO be married before
Going over to help smash the Hun
marderers Of women and children. He
vas married to Montroso Montgom.
cry, of Gorinth,
These two colored soldiers are mem
osrs Of an infantry outfit at Camp
Pike that will seon ba on the battle
lines Of France, and they wersN de-
lighted with the knowledge that they
are gong to have a hand with Their
Springfelds and bagopets in keeping
Old Glory floating forever free ant
uncontaminated with Hun kultur.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
From Grayelhlll.

Randolph Hugglns, who was near
ing his 18th birthday. died at his home
here last Frilay evening after a two
weeks Illness. His remains were laid
to rest in tie Gravalhill cemetery Sat-
urdaY, Rev. Blanchard conducting the
funeral services. A large crowd Of
relatives and friends paid their last
respects to one who bad long lived an
honorable, upright christian life. His
example is worthy OF our emulation.
His oldest daughter. Mrs. F. N Spring
er, came to see him just one week be-
fore his death, and had the pleasure
Of ministering to his wants as best
she could in his last days.
M. D. Higgins, Zula Raspberry, Vic
toria Latta and Predict Emmous, all
of Fannin county, Texas. are visiting
friends and relatives here, enjoying
the shades Of the stately oaks, where
they played in their childhood days.
w. M. Prince, Of Corinth, paid Mr..
and Mrs. j B, Higgins visit Sunday.
Rev. Roland, pastor Of the Baptist
church at Pleasant Sight, who CON
Quoted meeting there last week.
brought his candidates here Sunday
evening for baptism Twenty-three
were baptised, and large crowd wit
messed the ceremony.
| An airship passed over this com
munity Sunday afternoon, flying d.
rectly over the Primitive Baptist
church while services we're going on,
and when the hum of the wonderful
machine was heard, the preacher was
soon left with but few hearers; one
fellow said the preacher would have
left if he hadn't hated to quit his job,
A good rain fell here Sunday eve-
ming which was badly needed.
Homer Auggips tells a snake tale
that is hard to beat, but the truth Of
the statement is verified by the writer
and two other witnesses. While he
vas watering stock at his fathers
pool Saturday, he came in contact
with some snakes and succeeded 10
killing II Of them, and ir wasn't a
good day for snakes either.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
Land Transfers.

]. H. Crum ct al to D. 3. Horn, Jrn
40 acres 81 900
Il. A, Hunter to A. S Prather, !
house and lot in Selmer $500.
A. s. Prather and wife to Earl
Gooch house and lot in Selmer ST 900.
Glen Lea to II. B. Dennie, 217 &C.
res $1,000.
L. ]. Snrratt and wife to H. B. Den
ME, 1876 acres $1,000,
D. A. Burns and L. A. Mitchell to
Fred Wilson, 100 acres $3.50.
w. A. Petree and wife to I. 0. Car
man, / tract $3.50.
Noah Prince, Clerk to r. 7. GRAY
| house and lot ia Adamsville 500
v. s. Smith to G. S. Hill. A tracts
500.
B. w. Hendrix and wife to Archie
Hartman, 5 acres $l25.
]. r. Mcintyre and wife to w. H,
Walker. town lot in Finger 81, 200
E Il Blankenship and wife to B,
T. and j.. A. Hunter. acre $1,000.
G. V Brown and wife tc 7. B. Green
lot in Adamsville $500.
NJ. L. Robinson and wife to Jas. E
Hamilton and wife, l tract S55.
DR.. G, Kendrick to A. W. Cobb, tx
acres 1854 as.
I. O. Hamilton and wife to G. G
Gilchrist. ] acre $1,000.
]. G. Miistead and wife to D. F
Steadman, LII acres $l,275.
Mrs A. Il. Whitehurst and heirs t.
! J b Mitchell, | tract $50.
J. NJ. North to ]. Il. Blakemore, &
acres $3.50.
e. H. Prather and wife to Dan B
Gooch, house and lot in Selmer ST. ,45(
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
The First AirpIane.

Sunday afternoon sleepers we're
aroused BY buzz! buzz!' and the al
arm that the Germans were coming.
The first airplaine ever coming to our
town, circling twice at heighth of
about 200 feet and before one could
hardly comprehend the 'critterp it
took bee-line for Cnrinsh. 1t was
first seen over The fairgrounds, but
where it came from no one knew or
particularly cared. The flights over
the town were made without any
thrills and the big bird sailed beauti-
fully. To most Of our people it was
their first and many expressed de-
sire for a ride.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16

able bodied man who is not now en-
gagged in war work or come essential
occupation respond to this call? VIII
not business men, manufacturers, and
others engaged in non-esseniial work
release such labor as they can spare
for this all important work?
Carpenters are paid SIS cents ar
hour, brick masons so cents al hour
and unskilled 'laborers 80 cents an
hour. time and a half for over time,
and double time for Sunday.
Board can be had for 900 day, a
comfortable place to sleep aud plenty
Of wholesome food
Transportation is advanced Mon
days and Thursdays from jackson,
Tennessee for trains leaving N. G st,
L, Depot at 500 A. M Transporta-
tion will also be arranged for parties
Of ten or more from Selmer
Let everyone who will work at
Nashville, report at once to Ter J
Alternately, Public Service Reserve
| Agent, Selmer or to U. $. Employ
ment Service, Jackson, Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
TIL gAJf5t;=4 s .!.s
E------s ma y - s.--s----zsl
--cspsHssisd

Dlr county has nod subscribed the
amount allotted for War Savings, and
y i very important that steps be ta-
ken to secure it. Notice from the
State Director is that that the month
of AUGUST will he given for new sub
snriptions and for additions TO the
ones already made. 1t is desired that
All who can take to the amount Of
Sls0Q0 d. so at once, and notify the
district or county chairman. It il
likewise desired to have as many $500
and 500 subscribers as possible. Our
information is that at least 100 men
in the county can subscribe the limit.
$1,000, and that many or more half
that amount. This will have to BE-
done, and there is no use to further
delay the matter So urge upon all
the district chairmen and the respect
i've committees to- redouble their eff
forts to the end that these subscrip.
ti6ns may bs had within the next
weak or two. We do not desire to
make any adverse report as to any
one In the county, but so many have
failed to pledge for any amount. Let
every one get interested in this mat.
ter, aud by proper effort we can do
what Is required Of US, We will in
keeping with the suggestion Of the
State Directsr aud following the prac-
tics 70 ml eaanties, take a list Of
propertS owners from the tax books
and nptfy the different ones that a
certain amount is dsnsrded. II it il
nuS Forthcoming, the report will have
TO be nude to the State Director.
Now to avoid this publicity, make
your subscription to this War Savings
Stamp Campaign, aud when that is
done, the county will be over the top.
An assessment may have to BIO made
in accordance With the showing as to
property taken from The tax books.
Communicate with the district and
county Chairmen and the committee.
w. Il. ALTERNATELY. Chairman.
Aug. l2, 1918.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
TO Wheat Raissrs

am frequently asked how much
wheat may be taken to mill and ground
Here is the law promulgated by II. A..
Morgan, Federal Food Administrator.
Farmers, in exchange for 1918
wheat grown on land owned, leased
or cultivated by them, may draw from
mills a three months supply Of -four
to Oct. LIST at the rate not to exec, d
II pounds Of flour per person per
month for use by their households
and tenants"
Millers have no righr to allow you
only 49 pounds and buy the balance
of the wheat you carry to mill. Fig
Iure on how much -four 1t will take to
run you till Oct. lst and take enough
wheat to make it.
Now is the time for farmers TO de
gin to arrange to SOW another crop
and big one. Then convenient mills
will be built,
Yours truly,
TERRY ABERNATHY,
County Food Administrator
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
Urgent Call From The Govern
ment for Help on War Plants.

The Z s. Government needs thous-
ands OF workers for war plants. The
need is urgent and the tocsin call has
been sounded to the remotest parts of
our country. The situation is grow
ing more serious each day. In some
way it must be met, and the way in
which it is met depends on the will
ingness of the people of this country
to cooperate. Ia fact, it becomes a
question of loyalty to the Govern
ment in its execution of the war pro-
gram
MeNairy county has been called
upon to furnish men in the next so
days to the Nashville plant; carpen-
ters. laborets aud brick masons. Will
she furnish them? Wall not every
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16

s. A. Pyron, Of Leapwood, dropped
dead Wednesday morning at 9 O'clock
while ut his work IN Che fodder field
We DO not know the particulars as
we go to ptess, He had been Justice
of the Peace for several years in the
18th district, and was reelected for
another term at the August election
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
AUGUST REGISTRATION

Under proclamation of the President Registration will be
held under the S. S. r. the Courthouse in Semer on August
"a 1918 from to for the Registration of all persons
who have become old June 1913 and on or before
the Oath Of August 1918 This Registration will be held at only
ONE PLACE, THE COURTHOUSE IN SELMER All interested
please take notice McNAIRY COUNTY LOCAL BOARD.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
THE MCNAIRY COUNTY
Central HIGH SCHO()L.
SELMER, TENNESSEE

The McNairy County Central High
School will open Monday, SeptemA
Der 2, 1913. The prospects for the
session are very bright. Donot let
war cheat you out Of an education.
Do not let position stop your education After the
war we will need educated boys and girls more than
ever before Now is the time oprepare. What are
you going to do about it?
Our purpose shall be to not only give you liter
airy education, but also so develope you that you will
be better prepared to make home life the farm,
in the town, in the city, pleasant All girls
should learn to sew, cook and do housework Our
school will not be pleasure resort but place of
work Now, if you are looking for school of this
kind come to Selmer and we will help you. If not,
go somewhere else.
Come and help US make this the Banner year of the
Seler High School. We can, and will if the patrons and
friends will cooperate with the faculty Tuition free to ALL
Come boys and girls and let help you. We your
friend and want do all power to make the
higher side of life All old students who have not finished
the offered here invited to be back with and
bring friends On Monday morning September school
will open and most cordially invite the patrons and friends
be with This is your school, You pay the
support the school and you due it to the school to
patronize it. So the first day and join in the
opening exercises. 5l4
Yours for the best school in the history of Selmer
W. G. ROBINSON, PRINCIPAL
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
Notice.

We are going out Of business. Ali
persons owing us, please come in and
settle same az once.
HENDRIX BROTHERS.
Selmer, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16

fzflE world faces tho created
q live stock famine in all history.
War has swept millions and mil.
Hons Of horses, cattle, swine and
sheep into the fire. II is estima.
ted conseryaiively that there are
nearly 75,0n0,000 less farm ami
mails now than in 1914. 1t is to
help ia checking this famine that
such generous premiums for live
stock are being offered by the
Tennessee state Fair. Nash
VILE September 16 to Fl
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16

Rough Lumber, Framing, Boxing,
Well Curling, Fencing, etc, at rea-
sonable prices. Can I'll any sized bill
on short notice.
SOUTHERN FARM CosRiIssAgY,
at Rose Greek.
?. @. Address: Selmer, Z. /,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-16
MILLS GIN NOT BEAT.
DOWN WHEAT PRICE
INTERESTING STATEMENT 10.
suED BY STATE FEDERAL
FOOD ADMINISTRATION.
SOME MILLS DEAL UNFAIR

In Certain Sections Reports Claim
Some Mills Have Used Their Ad-
vantage to Lower Frice of Wheat.
Goernment Will Not Tolerate This.