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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
PIPE LIKE SMALL FURNACE
Wonderful Creation That Was Once
the Property Of Powerful Afri-
can Chief.

When Sir Walter Raleigh acted as
"the advance agent OF tobacco"
though gifted with a magnificent inn
agination, he surely had no hint of
its future that would set the worlds
millions to smoking, even into the far
away dark spots of the globe. Were
Sir Walter living today he would un-
doubtedly be one of the most accom-
plished cigarette consumers In tho
royal smart set; and yet, still possess
ing an appreciation of the bizarre and
the, exotic. he would experience Joy
in the ownership Of the pipe, recently
found, OF British East African chief.
1t 10 more ornate than the calumet
OF the American Indian, which, In
early history, was ornamented with
wings, like a Mercury cap, a grace
full design, but simple withal. The
African creation is ceremonial pipe
about two feet In height, and the de-
sign would go far to sustain the as
sertion that in the religion and super
stition Of the natives of the Dark con-
tinent there are no beautiful crea-
tures-the good and the terribly evil
are alike monstrous in their ugliness.
At the foot of the big pipe are two
smaller ones, and an authority on
such matters points out that the mod
cling of the horseman shows Euro
pean influence in a surprising degree.
When the ceremonial pipe is being put
to its utmost with its ample holding
capacity, 1t must appear like a vapor-
GUS altar. 1t was for this reason, and
not because Of the adoption of Ameri-
can slang. that the chief who owned 1t
was called the big smoke"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
She Objected.

II certainly shall not give you a
recommendation. You have disgraced
u.s."
IN what way. madam? Hasn't my
. .cc:.. : always been satisfactory.
Your work has been all right It's
to the reasons for your leaving me that
/ object"
Il don't understand"
Then I'll explain. I've had servants
leave me to get married, and because
they were needed at home, and be-
cause they found pleasant employment
at summer resorts, but you are ac-
tually quitting to get more money
than I can afford to pay. What will
my friends think when they know
that? '-Detroit Free Press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Out Of Work. Clerk Suicides.

Memphis-Out of work and despond.
emit, Jake e. Black, aged 40, hardware
clerk, of this place, shot himself in
the head June 16 in the bathroom of
his home, and died Immediately. A
few days ago the firm for which he
worked dropped number of clerks,
and Black was one of them.
In letter which he had written 70
his wife before he fired the fatal bull
let into his head, he told her that he
could not bear to see her and the baby
60 hungry, and that he could be Of
more help to them dead than alive. He
had $4,000 insurance on his life.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. EN-
ma Black, and four-year-old daughter
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Difficult Task.

"The responsibilities of parents are
very great" remarked the proud ia.
Their.
Undoubtedly" rejoined the old
bachelor. 1T must be awfully hard
for them to refrain from repeating the
smart things their children are sup
posed to say"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
plan New Highway.

Paris.--The Paris Business Mems
club is planning the ways and means
Of its cross-country highway, for the
purpose of joining the Mayfield high
way at the southern border Of Graves
county, and hence across to Benton
county, for the purpose of allowing the
Camden and Benton county people to
connect it with the Bristol-Memphis
highway. This will complete the Pa
ducah-Memphis highway and the Pa
ducah-Mayfield Paris Nashville high
way, via the Memphis-Bristol highway.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Hope.

Eyes, she rejected me, but she did
it in most encouraging way"
How was that?"
"As went away she pointed to the
footprints that had made on the car
pet and said: The next time you come
to propose to me, / want you to wipe
your shoes clean!' Der Guckkasten.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Earl Tucker Acquitted.

Mason.-In a preliminary trial pre-.
sided over by Magistrate A. T. San
ders, Earl Tucker was exonerated on
the charge of killing his fatherin-law,
Tom Ward. Tucker claimed he shot
Ward in self-defeIse when the latter
was advancing on him with a knife,
and after he had sworn out peace
warrant against Ward. 1t is believed
that Ward was insane.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
NAV Die From Blow.

Bristol Dealt blow on the head
with a piece Of timber here June 16
by John Horton, aged 20, Jonathan
Wright, aged 81, is believed to be dy.
ing. Horton, who was jailed, is a
brother of Mrs. Pauline Horton Bond,
who shot and killed her husband,
Walker Bond, Kentuckian, here re-
Gently.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Police chief 80 Wears Beaten.

Jackson-James A. Deming, who
has been supreme court marshal for
the past five years, and who was for
four years sheriff of Chester county,
was elected chief of police Of Jackson
for the ensuing two years by the city
commissioners. Chief Deming succeeds
Chief T. c. CASTOR, who has held that
position for thirty years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Increases Capital.

Chattanooga.--Application has been
made by the Southern Saddlery COM
pany for an increase of capital stock
from $4,000 to 100000. 1t is stated
the company contemplates rather ,ex-
tensive improvements and increased
capacity. This company has been
working full time on orders for the
European nations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
From Ancient History.

Biggs-I wonder who originated the
mother-in-law joke?
Diggs-Our old friend Noah, be.
neve.
Biggs-How do you figure it out?
Diggs-After building the ark. he
failed to take her in out of the wet.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Gentle lnsIn,,atlon.

What object to-" said the thought.
full young woman, is the idea of tax.
alton without representation"
III / were married man." respond
ed the admiring youth, I'D be glad
to take my wife's advice on how
voted. How would you like to have
me represent you at the polls?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
A Doubtful Compliment.

The Authority the way, old man.
what do you think of my latest book?
The Critic-Well, II certainly con-
tains much food for thought.
The Authorize you really think SO?
The Critic-Yes, but it seems to
have been wretchedly cooked.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
water for Neoro BaptIsts

WENT Ut NSH'V OdPktos
Columbia.--A terrific rainstorm In
this county June Is flooded the creeks
and destroyed considerable wheat. In
the Central Baptist (negro) Church
the members worshiping we're maroon
ed for several hours. and finally had to
wade out, the men carrying the women
. safety.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Whereupon the Services Proceeded

Whereupon the Services Proceeded.
st was a quiet wedding, of course?"
asked the able editor of the Sniffles
(Mo.) Weekly Clarion.
you betcha!" replied Mr.. Jack Gap,
foremost citizen of the Rumpus
Ridge neighborhood. When the
preacher asked, Who giveth this
woman away?' four of us gents jumped
right onto the Teller that had been
threatenin' to do so, and choked him
SOS he couldn't make sound. Kan
sas City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Throur from car and Killed.

Thrown From Cart and Killed. :.
Franklin.--Fred Bond, the 13-year.
old son Of Walter W. Bond. who lives
a short distance from town, met death
June is by being thrown from cart.
The pony became frightened and ran
away, throwing young Bond violently
against a tree, crushing his skull,
death being almost instantaneous.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
ONLY z DEPUT|ESlI
WILL LOSE Jel.,
THE ORDER OF DISMISSAL A
FEcTING TENNESSEE HAS
BEEN MODIFIED.
THREE WERE SLATED TO 60
Collector Craig cenvlnces Commission.
or Osborne That Original Order
Would Have Handicapped the
Service in the state.


Nashville.
Internal Revenue Collector e. B.
Craig prevailed upon the commission.
er of internal revenue in Washington,
to modify his recent order for the dis
missal of three deputies and one stamp
clerk in Tennessee, and as result
not more than two deputies will be dis
continued from the revenue office.
Collector Craig satisfied Commits
sioner Osborne and Deputy Commits.
sioner Gates that the proposed reduc'
ton of four men would operate as a
handicap to the efficiency of the reye-
nue. service in Tennessee.
Mr.. Craig also succeeded in obtain
ing authority from Deputy Commits
sioner Gates to increase the salary OF
two members of his staff who have
rendered exceptionally efficient serv-
ice. Although the increase will be
small, it will be in the nature Of sub.
stantial recognition of merit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
street Car Kills Baby.

Jackson Dolly. the two-year-oId
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Arm
stronS. died June 10 from injuries re-
ceived when she was run over by ar
East jackson street car. The child
was playing in the street when she ran
In front of the car.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Call Good Roads Meeting.

Lexington.-The friends of good
roads in this county have called
convention to be held here June 26, to
consider the best plans for materially
Improving the roads of the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Naturally.

Many of the patrons of popular
photographer must make his plates
suffer-"
why do you think so?"
Aren't his plates sensitive?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
A Peanut Millionaire.

Gyer-A man in our town who made
his start as a peanut psddier, with a
capital of cents, left over million
when he died.
Myer-Dollars?
Gyer-No; peanuts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Many self-made man appears to
have worked on plans Of the political
architect.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Neoro Had Nine Watches.
Arre,t More ALLEGED Nlohtriders.

Clarksville. more men, Dave
Kennedy, o. G. Tennell and Raymond
Lancaster, have been lodged in Jail in
this city, charged with nightriding In
Stewart county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

II he is stranger and wears side
whiskers look for the Joker before
investing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
A Whole Family,

What are you doing there with the
paper and scissors, Elsie?"
Making pig, mamma
"A pig! You're making a litter.
Exchange.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

The most stubborn fellow in jury
box is generally the one who does mol
seem to have an opinion. a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
His Affection.

What makes Bill such a croakerf's
Il believe it's because he's got D
frog in his throat"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

The cuddlesome winter girl dislikss
the hot weather.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

1t is safer to burn the bridges In
front when powerful enemy is on the
other side of the creek.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
What Was He KICKING About9

He-You only kiss me now when
you want money.
She-Good gracious, John, isn't that
often enough ?-London Mail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Did you ever get so lonesome that
you wanted to howl like dog?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Close Drink stands.

Close Drink Stands.
Twenty-Five soft drink stands were
closed In Nashville June Is and 16 by
injunctions from the criminal court as
a result Of the activity Of the pure
food and drugs department Of the state
and DR.. Lucius P. Brown. its head. The
soft drink stands are charged with
selling liquor which contains more
than the legal amount of alcohol.
Signs were nailed on the doors of the
stands, CLOSED by order of the Grim
inal court" Tom Ramsey, former
notorious saloonist, was sent to the
county roads by Criminal Judge Mel
for go days for selling liquor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Names Or. Miller on Board.

names Or. Miller on Board.
Gov, Rye June 16 appointed DR.. Wal.
ter J. Miller Of Knoxville as member
of the state board Of health to succeed
DR.. A. M. Gamble of Knoxville whose
term has expired and who did not ap
ply for reappointment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Enlolns Rye Appolntee.

w. D. Howser, state game garden,
filed bill in chancery court asking
that w. D. Fulton, named as his sue
cessor by Gov. Rye, be enjoined from
taking office.
Howser alleges that he has six years
more Of his term Of eight years to
serve, and maintains that he cannot
be legislated out Of office. He other
wise attacks the constitutionality Of
the game law enacted by the recent
legislature.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Officials Arrested.

As the climax of a week OF excite
ment following the announcement by
Mavor Howse that valuable books
were missing from the office Of the
city comptroller warrants were served
on City Commissioner of Finance Lyle
Andrews and City Comptroller Miles
Burns, charging them with the theft
OF the records.
A warrant was also issued for Assist
ant City Treasurer j. B. West, Jr
The warrants, sworn out by Mayor
Howse, charge the three men with TAX
ing books from the comptroller's office
with intent to defraud the city. The
books are valued in the warrants al
$1,000.
Commissioner Andrews was released
on bond soon after his arrest, while
Comptroller Burns was placed in the
custody of deputy sheriff pending his
effort to secure bail.
Making the announcement that val
liable records of the city's financial
transactions had been reported miss
ing to him by Comptroller Burns, the
mayor suspended Burns and announced
the offer of $4,000 reward for the re
covery of the books
Burns, through his attorney, con
tended that the mayor had no right to
suspend him and secured an Injunction
in the circuit court reinstating him in
office. In the bin filed on which he
secured the Injunction, Burns is al
legged to have charged that City Comp
troller Andrews and Assistant City
Treasurer West in 1918 took money
from the city during Andrews race for
commissioner The books missing
cover this period Of the city's ii
nances.
Last week the members of the city
commission, with Andrews in attend.
ance, awarded contract for the audit
of the city's books and the work was
begun. The members Of the commits.
sion unanimously voted for the audit
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Il Really Happened.

you must bring little Gertrude over
and let me take her picture some
time
you can't take her picture, Papa
Lewis"
ayIyL,,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
Neuro Physjcians Elect.

DR.. w. ]. Astrapp of South Pitts.
burg was elected president of the Vol
unteer State Medical Association (ne
gro) for the ensuing year at the clos
ing session of the eleventh annual
meeting June Is.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Munich, the greatest beer center In
Germany, has been compelled to cur
tail the consumption of beer owing
to the appropriation by the govern
ment of large part of the product of
the breweries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

She's too wormy"
"What?"
Yes, sir, Papa Lewis, she squirms
all the time
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

While swimming in a coal mine
pond near Boonville. Ind, Earl Jud-
kins, II, was seized with cramps and
drowned.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

More than 100000 feet of Oregon
spruce has been shipped to warning
nations of Europe for use in making
airships during the last three months.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25
w. o. Fulton Is Game Warden.

w. d. Fulton, prominent farmer OF
Williamson county. was appointed
state game warden by Gov. Rye June
Is. He was indorsed by various
sportsmen's clubs of the state. He
prepared the game warden bill. The
salary is s2,400.
Negro Had Nine Watches.
Nine watches were found in the
pockets of George Payne, negro, who
recently was arrested after chase by
the police lasting several blocks. 1t
is charged that Payne would break the
windows of jewelry stores and reach In
and take the contents on display.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

From ex-Secretary Bryan at Old
Point Comfort word came thar he
would issue another statement ON the
~causeless war"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Two boys found in the Willamette
fzyer at Portland, Ore, a body be-
Keyed to be that of Mrs Emma Her
rin Dickey. 4s years old, a sister of
william r. Herrin. vice president Of
ace southern Pacific Railroad Go.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Judge Ben B. Lindsey of the Dem
yer juvenile court is charged with con-
tempt Of court by John Rush, district
attorney.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

The Evangelical Lutheran Orphans
home at Hoyleton, ILL.,, was destroyed
BY fira started from defective fue.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

The jury of awards at the anama
exposition announced that 1t had be-
slowed the grand prize in art to Frank
Duveneek, an American portrait
painter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Anti-war riots are reported to have
broken out in Constantinople. Ger
man soldiers were attacked in the
streets by Turks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Thousands gathered at Denver City
Park in a non-partisan meeting and
listened to addresses by noted speak.
ers UNFOLDING the administration in
its present course in the handling of
the foreign question.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

Father John e. Copus, s. J., 81
years old, wellknown head Of the
Marquette University school of jour
nalism, is dead Of cancer of the
throat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

An investigation into the boiler ex-
plosion on the torpedo boat destroyer
Bailey in Chesapeake bay, four miles
out Of Annapolis, was ordered by the
navy department
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-25
Judge SEPARATES I
THREE COUPLES
Deserted Wife Tells PitifuI Tale
OF Treatment BY Husband;
She Went Insane

Three dec-ees of divorce were grant.
cd by Judge Whitney in the circuit
court yesterday, as follows: Mrs. Mary
MonteIo from Antonio MOntero. on the
ground of desertion, the decree to take
effect from and after June II, Kameha.
meha Day. The custody of the two
minor children Of the couple was piver,
to the mother. Mrs. Lilly All Hing
from All Hing, on the ground of de.
sertfon, the decree taking effect imme-
diately. Mrs, Julia lOkiwa from Ickiwa
Tanagiro, on the grounds of desertion
and non support, the decree to take
effect from and after June 1. ~.
In the divorce suit Of John Kekaula
against Mrs. Rose Kekaula, John hav.
ing failed TO put in an appearance at
nine o'clock yesterday morning, on an
order to show cause why he should not
pay temporary alimony and other incl.
dentals 10 the wife he seeks to have
put asunder from him, Judge Whitney
ordered q bench warrant to issue for
Kekaula Is appearance before him at
nine clock this morning. John will
be asked to tell the court why he should
not be punished for contempt.
Wife Went Insane ..
John, IN his complaint for divorce,
makes serious charges against Rose.
In her answer, Rose comes back and
says that John, deserted her on April
2, 1913, and refused to live with her
or provide for her and their children.
She charges him with living openly
and notorioussy with one Louisa Ko,
lailai. Johns desertion, his treatment
of her and his immoral life have preyed
so much -on her mind. saws Rose, that
she became mentally deranged and has
no knowledge of what happened when
she was in that condition. She admits
having been committed to the insane
asylum, where she spent three months,
being then discharged as of sound mind
once more. L,Elf r
More crist for Divorce Mill
The following divorce cases are on
the calendar Of Judge Whitneys court
for TODAY: Grant against Grant, trial,
and All Chong against All Chong, mo-
tiqn to set for trial.
Up to yesterday fourteen divorce
cases had been instituted in Honolulu
since the first of this month, this bring.
ing the total of divorce suits fled here
since January l to 1913 Since the last
mentioned date Judge Whitney has
granted +O8 DEGREES Of divorce. The
cases fled yesterday were entitled XII
yoki Mitsunaga against Mine Mitsu-
naga and Fude Noguchi against Yuku.
hcf Noguchi. 49,.
-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-05-25
CASH .POuRS IlttFOR y. ]:
REGISTERED WARRANTS

Several thousand registered warrants
will be honored by. the city treasurer
u. l.. COnkling, these days. The city
ago and was forced to have recourse
10 registering the warrants issued to
the creditors of the municipality, the
city government standing, of course
the interest on these
Moneyless days are getting to be a
thing Of the past however. for the city
treasury is fast filling up, thanks to
Col. Charles J. Mccarthy, the territor-
ihl treasurer. How long the days of
plenty Of cash will smile on the munici.
pality is not know, but while taxes
Keep pouring into the local tax Office
and this department reports to the ter.
ritorial treasury, just 50 long will re.
gistcrcd warrants remain tale of the
past.
Last week Colonel Mccarthy glad
dnmed the city treasurer with 100000
The g'addening went a little further
Yesterday when $I20,O0O more was paid
over to u. l.. COnkliRg. There is more
TO 60 the way Of the city treasury.
Copklihg knows i'm advance what he
win do with it. 1t is all 10 pay bills
mostly back bills.
The territorial treasurer received
$l43.G0G Yesterday from Kmai--Quite
D. niee amount from the tight little
Garden Island. ConkIing has no look
in. however, in the Kauai tax money.
Kauai gets most Of it, the balance go
ing into the territorial treasury.