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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
NAVAL INQUIRY BOARD TO
PROBE HAITIAN CHARGES
OF Investigation Into Marines
Occupation.
MAY MAKE HEARINGS PUBLIC
Search Being Made for Former
Members OF Corps Who Are I'm
plicatcd in Unlawful killing OF
Haitian Bandits.
Try s8,socia1cd Press. ]

WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.-The beard
OF inquiry appointed yesterday TO in
vcstiEate all charges of Illegal exc
cution of Hait;ans by American ma
rines will meet here next week. Sec
rotary Daniels announced today, and
probably will hear a number of wit
nesses before going to Haiti to con-
tinhlc the inquiry. The secretary
said he assumed that the hearings
would be public, but that this was
matter for the board to determine.
Substitution OF Major-Gcneral w.
c. Neville, marine corps. for BriSa-
dier-General J. II. Pendleton on the
board, was announced today by Sec
rotary Daniels. General .Pcndlcton.
the secretary said, had served in
Haiti. and the substitution was made
in order that the investigation should
be by men absolutely detached from
haitian affairs"
Search for all former members Of
the marine corps implicated in un-
lawful killings OF bandits in Haiti
by the testimony of witnesses heard
by Major General John q. LeJeunc.
commandment OF the corps, in his re-
cent bHcit aHSNi-
tuted Immediately upon General Le-
Jcune's retirement TO Washington.
MIR. Daniels said. He added that 1t
was hoped that these persons could
be found and brought before the
beard.
The Naval Secretary also announc-
ed that the judge advocate general
of the navy, without waiting for the
findings of the board, would irsti
tute court-martial proceedings in all
cases where there was already suf
hcicnt evidence to warrant II.
Another announcement was that
ear-Admiral Harry S. Knapp. who
is now making a study of conditions
in Haiti, would be sent to San De-
mingo to investigate and report on
the situation there. Mr.. Daniels said
this inquiry was not occasioned by
any evidence of misconduct by ma
rines stationed in San Domingo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17

OF the other districts. Tho First Dis
trict Is solid for Congressman Bland.
and In the Second. where there was
at first little dissatisfaction on the
part of n few persons. the conditions
all right today. Congressman
Montague will win In the Third Dis
trict by majority that will show his
Strength-along about 5000 majority.
The Fourth District is all right,
too. There will be no difficulty in
e!cc,inG Colonel Rorer A. James. Of
Danville. who is making n splendid
fight and has his forces well organ
tied. The women In that section will
be for him In large numbers. and he
will win. for when the counties OF
Halifax. Charlotte. Pittsylvania, Pat
rick. the city of Danville. and the
strongholds OF tho Democrats get
busy. they do things in fine style.
Congressman Woods. Congressman
Harrison. Congressman Moore, In the
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Districts.
will come under the wire winners by
4 majority that will be ample for all
purposes. In my own district | do
not see any reason to be alarmed.
have served my people for years apd
! am as certain OF victory as have
ever been at any time. The Ninth
District | have explained in the first
part Of my statement. So. taken all
in all. there is only good news for
the Democrats at this time. Cox and
Roosevelt are growing much stronger
every day. and the lighting will be
brisk at every stage from now until
the polls are closed. Tell the people
to be OF good cheer and TO stand by
the nominees and TO do all that is
necessary to promote the success of
the party"
Congressman Flood will make a
speech in Newport News this evening.
and on Monday he will address the
voters OF Pittsylvania at Chatham.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
FLOOD PREDICTS VICTORY
FOR DEMOCRATIC TICKET

CONTINUED From First PaEe)
will win. He was 4 soldier, Il good
one. saw service overseas, and the
American spirit in that par; OF Viz
ginia is backing the American Lee
Gion in a fashion that bodies i'll for
the standpatters and regulators Of
the soldiers. These men are for Cap
tain Handy. and in addition to that
the women have registered freely and
fully, and the majority of these are
Democrats. Mr.. Slemp has been win
ming by majority OF $50 TO 1850,
and you can understand that 1t will
not require very heavy change to
Offset that vote. The women of the
Ninth District will prove their loyal
~ TO the soldiers.
Il apprehend no real trouble in any
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
Door Keys Unnecessary
in B~l he>ists' S.heme

LONDON, Oct. 1G.-DOor keys
arc considered unnecessary In the
Boishevist sclicmc> OF life In RUS
sin. Only privileged persons are
supposed TO possess them.
When the Associated Press cor
respondent, who recently crossed
Russia, asked for n door key In
ono OF the nnttonalizcd hotels Mt
0msk, he was informed by the
hotel "con,niissar," formerly the
owner. that under the Red regime
doors nrc not supposed To be
b0itcd.
An appeal to the Omsk Bolshc-
visit commandnnt resulted In the
American correspondence obtain
ell an official document granting
i'm key and the privilege OF
liking the door of his room.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
DEATH CLEARS NAME OF
MAN ACCUSED OF THEFT
BODY of Hank Messenger Who Dis
appeared October 8 Found
In Woods.
(By Universal Serv:ce.)

MOUNT HOLLY. n. j.. oct 10
Death has cleared the name OF Davis
Il. Paul. The discovery of his body
under two feet of water in wood
near here clears him for all time
OF the accusation that he stole
$4,000 OF the money OF the Broad
way Trust Company, OF Camden.
\. j., with which he had been in
trusted in his capacity OF messenger.
Police believe he was killed and
robbed OF his money.
Paul, who was 80 years old, was
sent 10 prison when young man
for crime committed under the in
fuence of liquor. lie never strayed
again. lie was one Of the trusted
and honored HS:nhers, of the com
munity, pillar. 40: the church and
messenger for the, towns largest
bank.
He was sent with money to de-
post in Philadelphia bank on Oc-
tober 3. He disappeared. and tho
residents of Camden joined in libel
ing him and forgetting his years OF
'reading OF the straight and narrow
path"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17

1ress In Richmond. saying he was
confident the Senator would accept
Hiram NJ. Smith. responding to a
call from the floor. spoke at some
length. He told the women that
nothing In politics Is accomplished
without organizations; that II is the
secret OF political success. "Suf-
frage Is tho greatest OF all human
privileges" he said. 1T has been
denied you women too long" Mr
Smith gave nn instructive and enter
talnins account Of his experiences at
the San Francisco convention.
Followed a discussion OF the rela-
tiv" advantages OF temporary and
permanent organization and Secre-
tary Walter G. Duke. OF tho City
Committee, spoke on the superior
advantage of having permanent
club for women. He advocated ward
clubs and an executive committee for
:he city.
Urges Permanent Organization.
Miss Helen Stockdeil urged per-
manent organization. Several women
objected to q permanent organization
at this time. The question was I'm
ally put to a vote. The result was a
tie. The tie was broken by Miss
Nora Houston. who changed her vote,
giving the majority to permanent or
Sanization: On motion of Miss Hous-
ton, which was adopted, q committee
on nominations was appointed, con-
sisting of two women from each
ward. as follows: Clay. Mrs. ]. w.
Durham and Miss Lulie Milhiser;
Madison. Mrs. w. Davis and Miss
Nora Houston: Leo. Miss Helen Stock
dell and Mrs. Stuart Michaux; JEFF
ferson. Miss Mabel Dobblns and Mrs.
Kline. This committee was drawn In
equal proportions from among the
women who opposed equal suffrage
and those who advocated II before
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
HOUSTON SAYS MOORE
WAS ASKED TO RESIGN
Secretary of Treasury Replies e
Charge of BcinE Indifferent
TO Farmers.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l6.-Willis L
Moore was asked to resign as chief
OF the Weather Bureau after lie had
used his Office to promote his cam
paign for appointment as Secretary
OF Agriculture" according TO a state
mont made by Secretary of the Treas
ury Houston tonight. Mr.. Houston
said he requested the resignation at
request of the President
This statement was made by Sec
rotary Houston in reply to charges
by Moore ut political meeting that
'Houston's sympathics never have
been with the farmer"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
WOMEN DEMOCRATIC
CLUB ORGANIZED HERE
(Continucd From First Porel

continued From First Page.)
ticers were elected for n term Of one
month. In order that certain desired
additions to the administrative ros-
ter. including vice-presidcnts from
each ward in the city. may be made.
The birth of the first Democratic club
OF women In the State was attended
by a most extraordinary demonstra-
ton of the zeal, earnestncss and en-
thusiasm with which the feminine
division of the electorate is entering
upon it's political duties and rcspon-
sibilities.
Miss Clark Temporary Chairman.
The meeting was called TO order
by City Chairman Purcell. ut whose
suggestion Miss Adele Clark was
seated as temporary chairman and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17

said Mrs. Williams. Is whether we
snail follow the league OF nations or
not. That Ii tho main question. We
sent our boys overseas to fight for
tho welfare Of all mankind. II wo
arc TO make the war success wo
must ooiieve In Democracy and In
the, league of nations"
Mrs. Walter A. Watson spoke
briefly.
When the report OF tho nomina-
tiens committee was accepted by
unanimous vote. tho temporary chair
man appointed Mrs. Stuart Michaux
committee Of ono to escort AIRS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17

Minor to the chair. In a happy speeoH
Of acknowledgment. tho new pteail
dent inado tho request that ahe bt
known In tho organization as Mrs;
Edwin c. Minor. and no longer by thu
name to which her friends seem part
tial. Mrs. Kate Peasants Miner. Mrs.
Minor urged the women to give thois
attention to the ballot schools ans
to bringing out tho vote on election.
day.
On motion. II was decided that ~
executive committee should be formcl
later Of two members from each ~
tho four wards OF tho city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Oct. 10
Hart Austin, of Memphis. Tenn, was
arrested here today. charged with
having been implicated in the rob-
berry Of q bank at Weir. Miss, of $780,
600. Austin was arrested on a war
rant issued nj Weir, when Ne appeared
for trial here on charges in connec-
ton with the robbery of the Central
Bank, of this city, in 1915. The trial
here was continued because of the
absence OF witnesses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17

While the committee on nominal
lions was out. tho meeting was ad-
dressed by John Carter. OF Danville.
who said that the women OF his city
were aiding the cause of Democracy
by forming little social clubs. the
members of which are all good Demo-
Gratis. Mrs. John Shelton Williams
followed Mr. Carter. exhorting tho
women to attend to their political
duties. now that they have assumed
the right and privilege OF suffrage.
Favor Nations' League.
Whit VIC must consider now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
P0STMASTERSHlPS TO BE
FILLED THROUGH PROMOTION
New Civil Service Order Makes En-
ploycs Available rs Candidates
In All Classes
WASHINGTON, oct. l6-pro

WASHINGTON. Oct. l6-Prov!slon
for filling pcs,mastcrships in first,
second and ihird-class Offices through
-,ilE0motion is made IN executive orders
announced today by the civil Service
Commission.
The Post-once Department, under
the order, viii BE permitted 10 make
. a nomination from available employees.
. and If the nominee meets the mini
mum requirements prescribed for the
= office. his name Will be submitted Ia
the President for appointment. \
previous order provided no profa,-
ence for postal service employees over
. other persons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-17
Dnnk'a Safe Yields go

{ GADSDEN. ALA oct i6-Tba
Farmers and Merchants Bank at Boay
6 was entered by robbers early iris
morning and the safe blown, but orIy
: Sl2 was found missing when ibc
checking Of The funds was completed
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29

Mrs. J. w. Prather has been
spending the week with her
daughter, Mrs. Howard Conger,
in Jackson.
Tully Hamilton and family are
boarding in the home of F. O.
Hamilton, Tu.ly has a good tray
cling position which. takes him
over several states.
j. w. Deming, one of the best
citizens of the 18th districts, was
in Selmer Wednesday. He came
to secure a boarding place for
his daughter who will attend the
Selmer High School.
Dan B. Gooch, one of Selmer's
popular travelling men, reports
that the cotton crop in parts of
southern Alabama and Georgia is
cut short on account of rains and
insect pests.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
c. c. Graham Painfully
Injured

Monday night while enjoying a
fox hunt with his sons and sever
al Selmer friends near New
Bethel, G. C. Graham had a leg
broken by his horse falling down
on him. DR.. Jno, r. Smith was
notified and rushed to the aid of
the injured man and the broken
limb reset, and Mr.. Graham was
brought to his home near Selmer
where he is resting fairly well.
Columbus" Graham is past
70 years of age, a man of strong
constitution, and his friends are
hoping for him a speedy recov-
cry. He is man who sees only
the cheerful side of life and this
happy faculty will have much to
do with fastening his recovery.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
NOTICE

On Saturday, November Is, 1920, at
one O'Clock p. M. we will let the con-
tract for the construction of drainage
canal on the east prong of Cypress creek
in Cypress Geek Drainage District No.
II. at Selmer, tennessee, and also for
the clearing of the right-of-way, to the
lowest and best bidder.
A deposit of ten per cent of the amount
of the bid will be required to accompany
the bids.
There will be approximately 96,0i3
cubit feet of earth TO remove and about
30 acres of land to clear. Work 10 be-
gin on the construction of said ditch by
the 18th day of December, 1920, and to
be completed by the first day of April,
1921.
The right to reject anv and Ill bids is
hereby reserved by the Board of Direct
ors.
This October 6, 1920.
@. G. PUNK, Secy. and Treas
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
In Re CYPRESS CREEK DRAINAGE
DISTRICT mol
In County Court at Selmer. Tenn.

In County Court at Selmer, Tenn.
To the landholders. lienholderg, encum-
berancers, occupants, and all those in
terested in lands in said drainage dis
trict:
You and each of you are hereby notified
that there is pending in the County
Court of McNairy County, Tennessee,
petition signed by p. ii. Thrasher ct al
seeking the establishment of drainage
district to embrace the lands on and con-
tiguous to Cypress creek in the 9th civil
district of McNairy County, Tennesfee,
You and each Of you are hereby notified
that the engineer heretofore appointed
by the court to lay out and survey the
said drainage district and locate and sur
vey the said improvement has filed his
report with the County Court Clerk of
McNairy County, Tennessee, which re-
port is now on file with said County
Court Clerk to which reference is hereto
made for further information as to said
drainage district and said proposed i'm
provement.
You and each of you are further noti-
fed that November II, 1920. has been,
by order of tue court, set for hearing
said cause before the County Court of
McNairy County, Tennessee, at the
courthouse IN Selmer, Tennessee.
You and each of you are hereby COM
manded to appear before the County
court of McNairy county, Tennessee, at
the courthouse in Selmer, on the 18th
day of November, 1920, and make de-
Tense to this cause or the same will be
proceeded with eXparte.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for two consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent, a
" weekly newspaper published at Selmer,
Tenn.
This October %, 1920.
JNO. r. SWAIN, Clerk
NJ. E. Lee, Alternately & Alternately, At
torneys.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
J. S. Perkins spent the week
end with his family in Selmer,

j. >. PERKINS spent the week
end with his family in Selmer,
Sheriff Dillon made a visit to
Finger recently on official bust
ness.
J. w. Mitchell of the 3rd dis
trict, was a business caller Tues
day.
Mrs. Long of Trenton is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. W. G.
Robinson.
H. B. Lewis of Bethel Springs,
was a business visitor to Selmer
Wednesday.
Bate Kernodle and family of
Masseyville, were visiting in Sell
mer Tuesday.
Forest Hendrix was calling on
the hardware merchants of north
Alabama this week.
Mrs. A. H. Jopling is visiting
her daughter, Mrs, RIG. Stanley,
at Adamsville this week.
Mrs. Lettie Crawford of Little
Rock, Ark, is visiting her sister
Mrs. w. H. Hamilton.
J. R. Steadman writes us that
he is progressing nicely in his
study of dentistry at Memphis.
S. L. Haynes and family, G. w.
McCullar and wife motored to
Selmer Sunday and spent the day
with relatives.
Mrs. Jessie Jaynes and child
rem of Florence, Ala, visited
in the home of her brother F. E.
Estes this week.
Rev. Rogers and a number of
leading Missionary Baptist minis
tiers will be at the Falcon church
Saturday and Sunday in a quart
erly meeting. The general public
is invited to attend and enjoy
the occasion, a splendid program
will be rendered and dinner on
the ground.
Hon. w. X. Foster of Middle
ton, the democratic nominee for
State Senator from the 18th Sena-
torial district, was in Selmer a
part of the week. Mr.. Foster is
representative from Hardeman
county.t He is farmer and pays
as much taxes as any land owner
in Hardeman county, and should
ne be elected he states that no
part of McNairy county will be
annexed to any other county if
ne can prevent the passage Of
such a bill. z
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
Nonresident Notice
w. II. Moreland ct al In County
VS. Court, Selmer,
Frank Browning ct al Tenn.

VS. Court, Selmer,
Frank Browning ct al Tenn.
In this cause It appearing from the
bi | which is sworn to that Frank Brown
ing. Mary Simmons and husband, -
Simmons, Julia Emmons and husband,
- Emmons, Henry Potts, Willard
Moreland, Taylor Potts, Myrtle Potts,
Matte May Wilborn and husband, -
Wiib0rn. Grady Potts. Julia Potts, Bud
Vines, Albert Vines, Sarah Vines and
Edgar Vines are non-residents OF the
State of Tennessee, so that the ordinary
process OF law cannot he served on them,
they are hereby commanded to appear
on or before the first Monday In Novem-
Der. 1920, before the County Court Of
McNairy County, at the Courthouse in
Selmer, Tenn, and make defense to the
bill fled against them In said County
Court by w. II. Moreland ct al or 9TH
erwise the bill will be taken for con-
fessed and the cause proceeded with ex-
parte.
Il is further ordered that this notice be
publi.hed for four consecutive weeks In
the McNairy County independent,
weekly newspaper published ct Sell
mer. McNairy County, Tennessee.
This Sept. "a, 1920.
JN0. r. SWAIN, Co. Court Clerk.
>bernathy Il Aberunthy. g. C. More land, soils
o93
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
EnolIsh CONQUEST OF Ireland.

The conquest of Ireland by the Eng.
lish was gradual process The first
step was taken ny Henry II, who Is
said to have obtained hull from Pope
Hadrian ~. authorizing him to take
possession Of the country. The Tu-
doris steadily pursued the policy Of
taking land from the Irish chiefs and
giving II to English settlers. The final
act of the union WIS passed and pro-
claimed on January /, 1901.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
For Sale

| have some good farm from l
to 7 miles from Jackson, Tenn,
If taken at once, these farms can
be bought cheap, and if you want
a bargain, come at once. Terms or
cash. See or write j. B. Varnell,
Cumb. phone 1430. 876 E Chester,
Jackson Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
Taken Up

| have in my possession one horse
which has been on my premises
since Friday, October l. 1920
Owner can have same by proper
ly identifying same and paying
all expenses
A. w. Willis
Selmer Tenn. Route 3.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29

VS. Selmer, Tenn.
James Haynes eft al Oct. Term, 1920
In this cause it appearing by affidavit
and from the return of the officer that
George HAYNES and Jim HAYNES. Jr.,
defendants, are non-residents of the state
of Tennessee, so that the ordinary pro-
cess of law cannot be served upon them,
1t is therefore ordered that the said
George Haynes and Jim HAYNES, Jr. !.
enter their appearance herein before the
Chairman of the County Court of Nc
Marry County, Tennessee, at the Court
house in Selmer, Tennessee, on or be-
fore the lst Monday in December, 1920,
and make defense to the bill filed herein
or the allegations will be taken for con-
fessed as to them. and the cause set for
hearing exparte.
1t is further ordered that a copy of
this notice be published for four c0nsec-
utive weeks in the McNairy County in
dependent, weekly newspaper pub
lished at Selmer. McNairy County, Tenn.
This October %, 1870,
J. r. SWAIN, Clerk,
Alternately & Alternately, Solicitors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
Famous caruoyles.

Gargoyle Is name given 10 pro
jectlDg spout, SO placed tnat II drains
the roof gutter. The MODERN metal
pipes have supArsedea the use Of gar.
goyles 10 n great extent. In gothic
architecture these long and grotesque-
ly-carsed spots have heads OF men,
beasts or birds In preposterous COIN
hination with bodies. paws and wings
of monsters The gargoyles of the
cathedral of Notre Dame are particu-
larly famous.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
WIDOW OF ROOSEVELT
URGES ELECTION OF
WARREN G. HARDING
In Statement Declares Coun-
try's Vital Need Is Victory for
Republican Candidates.
FIST BACK OWN COUNTRY.
Says Opportunity Has Come to
Women to make Her Influence
Mighty in Behalf of Nation"

Oyster Pay. N. Y.-Mrs. Edith Ker-
nit Roosevelt, widow of Colonel TheO-
dore Roosevelt, Is evincing keen inter-
est in the Republican campaign. She
recently gave tc the press the follow
ing statement Urging the election Of
Harding and Coolidge:
"The country's vital need Is the cleo
ton Of the Republican candidates,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
Aho,,t t,.s,,sn

There Is well-snown story about
a child being told inst animals don't
go 10 heaven, wheseupon she inquired
how heaven could fiow with milk and
honey II there were no cows there 10
supply the rilk. A new variant OF
this has appeared. A new modern
youngster on being told the same
thing remarked ''Then what's the use
of goln' II we have TO go the bad
place every morning for our milk. -
Boston Trnnscrtnf
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
Farm for Sale

Ihave $50 acres of land II miles
south of Pleasant Site in 18th dis
trict for sale. Two tenant houses
on place. Land for two horse
crop, timber and pasture land,
plenty of water, all under woven
wire fence.
O. c. Hopkins.
Guys, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-29
credit MaInstaY 81 Summon,

: In large cities II Is estimated that
more than 90 per cent of the COM
mercIal business Is done by checks
and drafts, less than 10 per cent be-
ing done with cash.