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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
CREATE MUNITIONS CHIEF

Washington.-A bill to create di-
rector Of munitions, not having cab
met membership, but with broad au-
thority to centralize control of all war
munitions, has been reported favora-
bly, by the senate military committee.
Control of procurement, production,
distribution and transportation Of all
war munitions, which are defined to
be arms, ammunition, ordnance, closh-
ing, equipment or war supplies OF
any character" and descriptions. is
proposed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Washington. Orders forbidding all
socialist propaganda in the German
army have been issued by the German
military authorities. Socialist news
papers are forbidden to be sent to the
soldiers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
"Cold In the Ffeadv

Ia an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons who are subject to frequent "colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
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.
en- Internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
All Druggists 75c Testimonials free.
400 90 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
n :. Cheney q Co., Toledo. Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
German Mark Declines.

London.-'rhe value Of the German
mark has fallen sharply on neutral ex.
changes in the last few days. reflect
ing loss OF confidence in neutral coun.
tries regarding the outcome Of the
peace negotiations at Brest-Litovsk
and the present condition of internal
affairs In Germany.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Washington.-On account of the
war. the construction of public build
ings has been ordered postponed ex
cept In cases where the necessity is
SO urgent that the public interests
would suffer because Of such post
ponement.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
HONOR FOR BRITISH VICTOR
Commodore Trywhitt Gets MerIted
Advance to Acting Rear Admiral
for Bravery.

W. savVsys
London. Commodore Reginald Y.
Tyrwhitt has been appointed acting
rear admiral The Daily Mail, in COM
menting, says it marks great change
for which the new admiralty is respon-
sible. The newspaper calls attention
to the fact that Commodore Tyrwhitt
was promoted over the heads of nearly
so other officers, ignoring seniority
tradition.
Commodore Tyrwhitt has been in
command Of the destroyer flotillas of
the first fleet since 1913. He was in
command Of the destroyers' action in
the Helgoland fight in December, 1914,
and off Dogger bank in 1915, in both
of which battles the British fleets
were victorious over the Germans.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
A Woman's Answer.

do you know why money is so
scarce, brothers?" the soap-box orator
demanded, and a fair-sized section of
the backbone Of the nation waited In
leisurely patience for the answer.
A tired-lookIng woman had paused
for moment on the edge Of the crowd.
She spoke shortly.
"It's because so many of you men
spend your time telling each other why,
stead Of hustling to see that 1t amt! y
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Syracuse, N. Y.--Suspicious prowl.
Ing around munition plants caused
the arrest of Johann H. Brand Of
Cleveland. an enemy alien identified
by federal authorities as former di.
rector OF the German spy system in
Pittsburgh
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Gen. Barrette,s Attainment.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Brig.
Gen. John d. Barrette, acting chief
of coast artillery, to the board OF ord
nance and Notifications, was an.
nounced by the war department. Gen.
Barrette takes the place Of Maj. Gen.
Erasmus NJ. Weaver.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
NEW ENoLAND'S FUEL.

Reports To Shipping Board Show AZ
improved Situation.
Washington. Ships in the coal car
rying trade between Hampton Roads
and New York, Boston and Portland
Maine, have been doubled in number
in the last three weeks. and with clear
ing weather steady stream Of bunker
and domestic coal is proceeding TO
New England.
Reports to the shipping board lndi.
cate that the fuel situation was i'm.
proving steadily.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
to ask for YOUR money back.

10 uSh IUI your IIIUIIVy UdCh,
Dodson's Liver Tone is pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constlpated
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause IN
convenience all the next day like vio-
lent calomel. Take dose Of calomel
today and tomorrow you will feel
weak, sick and nauseated. Don't lose
q days work! Take Dodson's Liver
Tone instead and feel fine, full of
vigOr and ambition.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
1nin eoea rhrouah sridoe

Beloit, Kan.-Three persons were
killed and % injured when the Beloit-
Solomon local on the Union Pacific
Railroad plunged through the bridge
across Plum Greek, three miles east
OF Beloit
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Think They Have Pfanschmidt.

Kansas City.-A man who police
say is Ray Pfanschmidt, accused OF
the murder of his father, mother, sis
ter and school teacher near Quincy,
ILL.,, in 1912, but later acquitted, is
under arrest here charged with steal.
ing automobile tires.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
CONGRESS TO CLOSE IN JUNE
Leaders Of Al important Committees
Get Together and Plan Adjourn
unent June 4.

Washington. Speeding up Of all
appropriation measures by avoiding
unnecessary hearings and all possible
delays, with a view to concluding all
business of the house by May is in
readiness to adjourn congress- by June
1. was agreed upon at a conference
between Speaker Clark, Democratic
Leader Kitchin and the chairmen OF
all the leading committees of the
house.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
cutIcura STOP. itching.

The Soap to cleanse and Ointment to
soothe and heal most forms OF itching,
burning skin and scalp affections.
Ideal for toilet use. For free samples
address. "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
Is, Ointment % and 50.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Bomb Sent to Governor.

San Francisco.-A bomb addressed
to Gov. William D. stephens mansion
at Sacramento. has been intercepted
at the Ferry postoffice here. The
package contained several sticks Of
Dynamite.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Mo More Hioh Shoes,

New York.-In order that the M,
tons leather supply may be con,
served as much as possible lower
boots for women have been decreed
BY the National Boot and Shoe Manu-.
facturers' association
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Ru.sian. Arrest Ministers.

London.-The Roumanian minister
at Petrograd and his entire staff
have been arrested by the Bolshevi.
XII, the Roumanian legation here an.
nounces.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Unbelievable.

"Does this little chap represent the
New Year!" asked the fearfully bright
child.
YES"
"And on January l, 1919, will he be
represented in the usual way as the old
year Sinking out?"
Eyes"
ut isn't possible. Nobody could grow
30 much whiskers and wear his clothes
out so completely in IL months"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
TICK WAR STARTS.

Federal Experts Will Have Charge OF
South-wIde Fight
New Orleans.-Plans whereby all
Southern states will be freed of the
cattle tick by 1921 we're outlined at
the meeting of the annual conference
of employees Of the u. S. bureau of
animal industry. Every southern
state was represented at the meetings
and more than $50 men engaged in
the fight against the cattle tick were
In attendance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
serio,s STRIKES In Vienna.

London. - Serious strikes accom-
panied by rioting. have taken place at
Vienna and in other cities throughout
Austria, according to news agency
telegrame from Zurich and other
points in Switzerland.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
NAV Alden Ward kIlled.

Cambridge, Mass. = May Alden
Ward, author, woman's leader aud
lecturist, was almost instantly killed
when the automobile In which she
was riding collided with a trolley car.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Hangs wife Killer.

Concord, N. H Frederick L.
Small. former Boston broker, was
hanged at the state prison for the
murder of his wife, Florence Arleen
Small. at their home in Ossipse, in
September. 1916.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Exclude. MIIwaukee Leader.

washington.-The district supreme
court here has upheld the right Of the
postmaster general to exclude from
the second class mailing privilege the
Milwaukee Leader. under sthe.terms Of
the espionage act.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Villa Break. al

Ell Paso, Texas Refugees from the
Rio Florida district in Chihuahua ar
irving here state that Francisco Villa
was thrown from his horse two weeks
ago and his leg broken.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
swift,. plant Burns.

Rio Janeiro.--The packing house of
the Swift company was destroyed by
fire. The loss is estimated at 100000
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Only Small infantry Rald..

British Army Headquarters in
France-Small infantry raids with
customary amount Of artillery and &C.
tivity by both sides continue to be the
order of the day along the British
front.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
ANEeLEcIEp COLD

Is often followed by pneumonia. Be.
fore 1t is too late take Laxative Quini-
dine Tablets. Gives prompt relief Ia
cases Of Coughs, Colds. La Grippe and
Headache. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

~ would do what
1t Is recommended
to do. 1t did me
more good than
the doctors |; I had
several and none
Of them did me
any good. Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is the
only thing for
weak, broken-down
women. / feel like
a new woman after
taking It. / weigh
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25
Certainly.

Somebody told me yesterday you
were a perfect icicle.'
well, that's cool!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Three bands In military parade
does not necessarily mean military
music.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Attacks Of indigestion are no longer
Occasioned by overeating but by lack
of something to digest
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

IoV IDSs ttu NovSI IeIb U6It6r I'll my III6. !"
--MRs. AGNES TATUM. IT'S L. Green st.
SyLAcAyGA, ALA.---rI have taken DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation,
sick headache, dizziness, colds and Grip
and received great benefit, also have used
Medical Discovery In the family with
great results and feel safe in recom-
mending these remedies to anyone."--
Mrs. A. M. CAMP.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

| II your eyes smart or feel scalded. Ro-
| man Eye BaIsam applied upon going to bed
10 just the thing to relieve them. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

It's easy to swear off and generally
1t is good for a body too.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

NASHVILLE, TENN.--vI have used DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription and found
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Washington has several woman
street car conductors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

The Ouiane That Does Not Affect Head
Because Of ia tonic and laxative effect, laxative
Brono Ouinine can be taken BY anyone without
causing Nervousness or ringing In the head. there
70 only one "Bromo Quinine. y. w. 0hoVnc
signature Is ON box. Wc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Good intentions should have asbestos
rovers
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"Femenina" is the wonder worker for all
female disorders. Price 81 90 and soc. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-25

Woman invented temptation. bu
men have monopolized 1t since.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-07

AIDES, 725,O00 automatic pistols,
100000 machine guns and 2,4S4,0o0
rifles.
The 10 million men already regis
tered and those who registered in
June will furnish 4 million more
soldiers if the proportion of exemp-
lions is maintained.
1t has been estimated that the
humber of men between the ages of
81 and As are 1858, 249 and of
boys from is to 81, 9,07S,063.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-07

crease her army. These losses are
now running at the rate of more
than 1000, 600 year, and her 1919
class numbers 100000. However,
Germans and Ukranians may some
time be fighting, side by side. And
still there is no fact visible or figure
quotable that should bring any feel
ing of pessimism of forboding to
the minds of America and her allies,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-07

Nearly every gardner can save
a few ripe peas and beans for seed
and also seed tomatoes, peppers,
radishes, lettuce, squashes, pump
kins, spinach, corn, cucumbers and
melons. Prepare now for your 1919
war garden.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-07

Don't forget to visit the Delco-
Light exhibit at the Winneshiek
County Fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-07
A Good Piano, Player Piano
or Phon0graph

In the DEBORAH Music Shop there instrument for every
homethe World renowned Apollo Players, the celebrated
Haddorf Pianos and the last word in Phonographshe New
Edison.
And any loyal American citizen may have the instrument
he would like have in his houe which will relieve
his mind of any worry
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-07

In the four years of the war the
Humber in heards of livestock In
France, decreased as follows: S.A =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
EISSING OFF TO Be FLIER
Penn Seniors President to Train
as Aviator at Dallas

Arthur T. Kissing, president OF the
senior class. University of Pennsylvania.
left today for the army aviation field at
Camp Dick, Dallas. Tex. He enlisted
in the aviation service last February,
and received a sudden call to report
yesterday.
Besides being president of the senior
class, Kissing was editor-in-chief of The
Pennsylvania, the student daily; presi-
dent Of the Wharton School Associat ton.
a member of the athletic council. presi-
dent of the Wharton honor committee.
vice president of the Christian Associa.
ton, head cheer leader at Penn. presi
dent of the undergraduate committee.
representing the student body, an editor
Of the Punch Bowl and Red and Btise,
two student monthly magazines, and
president of the Franklin Society.
Kissing matriculated from the Cen
tral High School. He is member of
the Phi Beta Kappa Junior Honorary
Society and the Sphinx Senior Society,
as we'll as the Alpha Tau Omega Fra
ternity. His engagement to Miss Mil.
dred Beauchamp was announced re-
Gently.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
EXERCISES AT BARRY STATUE
Tribute to "Father of American
Navy"-Honor Also to Poinsett

Veterans and sons of veterans pad
tribute today to the memory Of Com.
modore John Barry, father Of the
American navy" with ceremonies at the
base Of the Barry statue in Independence
Square. and later by firing a volley over
the naval hero's grave in old st. Mary's
Graveyard. Fourth and Locust streets.
Commodore Barry commanded the
FIRST Continental Congress. warship"
Several speakers delivered eulGgies
on American naval heroes from the base
of the Barry shaft.
A detachment OF blue ejackets from the
navy yard. participated in the ceremo-
MES in independence Square. later went
to the Hillside Cemetery. in Montgom-
cry County, and fired three volleys over
the grave of George Poinsett, a seaman
of the United States battleshp Florida.
killed in action during the American oc-
cupation Of Vera Cruz. Mex. April 81,
1914. A handsome monument. erected
by the officers and men of the Florida.
marks Poinsett's grave. Taps was sound
ed there by naval buglers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
FUNERAL OF CHARLES G. KING
Services Tomorrow for Gem
Expert and Religious Worker

Charles Gedney King. noted gem en-
pert and for fifty-one years assocat ed
with the jewelry firm Of J. r. Caldwell
& Co.. will be buried tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock from the Episcopal
Church of st. James the Less. Friends
may call this afternoon at his home at
2305 South Lambert street.
Mr.. King died Tuesday at his home at
the age OF seventy-four years. He was
born in Boston in 1874 and came to this
city IN his twenty-third year. He entered
the employ of the Caldwell company soon
after arriving here and died In the serv-
ice of that firm. Among the clientele Of
the store Mr.. King numbered as his GUS
toners many of the wealthiest and more
fashionable residents of the city. He
had not been at the store since last
November. having been In poor health
for more than two years.
Mr.. King had been for many years ac-
tive and prominent In church work and
in conjunction with John Wanamaker,
established the Bethany Presbyterian
Mission from which has grown the pres
ent church of that name. He was for a
long time vestryman of st. Mark y
Episcopal Church and superintendent of
the Sunday school.
He was unmarried.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
WILDWOOD HONORS
COUNTRY'S HEROES
Interesting Events Feature
Memorial Day Exercises at
Shore Resort
Wildwood. \. J.. NAV 30.

wildwood, y. j., May so.
The season Of 1918 opened here to-
day with a bang" in spite Of the threat
enng weather
Memorial Day crowds and enthusiasm
on this day always form the barometer
by which the present season is judged.
The crowd. numbering into the thou
sands. was not SO large as other years.
d'1" to tn" fact that no excursions were
allowed to the seashore resorts by Gov
ernment officials.
The morning was devoted to meeting
and receiving the q. A. r. and Spanish
American War Veterans and other vis-
itors.
AT = o'clock after forming at the
Washington Building. Youngs avenue
and the Boardwalk, the parade moved
northward on the great wooden way to
the Ocean Pier and countermarched
back to the big Casino Auditorium,
where patriotic address was delivered
by the Hon. william Ellis, of Illinois.
At p. m. the crowning of the May
queen and maypole dance took place on
the beach front. foot Of Schellcnger ave-
nue.. In the parade were the city COM
nissioners. officials and members of the
Board of Trade. Wildwood City Band.
directed by oscar Hebner. members OF
the q. A. r. and Spanish war veterans.
Wildwood Boy Scouts, city home guards,
maypole dancers, folk dancers in pretty
costume, under the direction of Miss
Elsie Fisher, director Of physical train
ing Of the Wildwood schools. and more
than 1000 school children.
The parade and entertainment on the
heachfront We're enthusiastically APP
plauded by thousands of spectators.
The great wooden way was taste
fully decorated with evergreens and
flags under the supervision of City Com
missioner william c. Hendee. After the
folk dance by sixteen high school girls
the unique ceremony OF launching the
handsome floral laden craft, the
Mystic" in honor Of the sailor dead
who gave their lives for their country's S
cause. custom first established at
Wildwood. took place amid the firing of
a military salute.
Addresses were delivered by G. A. II.
veterans and prominent speakers while
the large crowd sang patriotic songs
1t was one Of the most patriotic
gatherings ever held at the twin Wild
wood resorts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
HONOR FIRST WAR MARTYR
Pennsylvania P Military College
Students Open Camp Cook

Pennsylvania Military College. Ches-
ter, honored the first graduate of the
school known to have fallen in the war
at the opening of the schools annual
camp Of instruction at Springfield. Della
ware County. today.
Edmund Garretson Cook is the name
Of the camp. 1t opened this morning.
Cook, resident of Lansdowne, was
graduated several years ago.
For time he was a member of the
Texas National Guard. and soon after
the outbreak of the war he went to
England and enlisted, being assigned to
the Grenadier Guard. His death oc-
CURED on the battlefield in the early
stages Of the conflict.
There are 1870 students of the college
quartered at the camp. Others have
been sent to Plattsburg for training.
Regular army officers. assisted by the
military officers Of the college, are In
charge of the instructions at the camp.
The camp will end June 6 and the
school term will close the following day.