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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
FIRE LOSS 100000.
Acid Boiling Over Destroys Chemical
and Powder Plant.

Ducktown.-Nre did damage In ex.
cess OF one million dollars here, when
. .t.e Tennessee Copper Companys l..
& 7. powder plant at Copper Hill
was totally destroyed. The building
destroyed was devoted to the manu-
facture Of trin-trotolcuI. The fire was
one Of the worst in the history Of the
copper basin. and was featured by
most brilliant pyrotchnic display, &C,
companied by series Of explosions.
One life was lost. and the fact thstl q
large number Of men were not injured
seemed q miracle.
The fire was caused by some acid
boiling over from a kottle and setting
the woodwork on fire. The wood being
saturated with inflammable matter, the
plant was soon converted into fiery
furnace. Both of the main buildings
were completely wiped out, and large
magazine, filed with powder, burned
as II 1t were coal tar on fire, not ex,
ploding. OF the number OF acid tanks.
only two remain standing.
The blow tank, which Is known as
the acid mixing tank. caught fire in
spite of every effort made to save 1t.
The firing of this tank sent flames into
two trolley OIL tanks. causing an ex'
plosion that sent fragments Of iroi
flying through the air for distanc.
of half mile or more. The assistant
mining superintendent, George Stroll,
was struck by some of the flying mis-
sizes and although hurried to a hos
pital and given medical attention, he
was so badly injured that he died.
The plant employed about ITS men
to the shaft, three shifts to the twenty.
four hours.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
NASHVILLE BRACES
UNDER FIRE Loss
DESCRIPTIONS FOR RELIEF IN
CAPITAL CITY SOAR TO MORE
THAN $4,000.
OUTSIDE AID IS REFUSED
Police Dynamite Standing Walls To
Prevent Injury To searchers.
Militia 10 withdrawn From
Guard Duty.

Nashville.-While thousands are
without homes In East Nashville that
was swept by the greatest fire Nash
vile has ever known, the public sub
scription fund for the relief of the
needy has scared to more than $780,.
900. Various associations Of the cap
ital are working to aid the sufferers
and very little hardship, other than
the loss of property and belongings,
has been reported.
Hundreds of the fire victims have
been housed In the hotels Of the city,
and hundreds Of homes Of those not
afflicted have been opened to the
homeless. Offers of aid from other
cities of the state have been turned
down with thanks by the citizens
committee.
| Business men stated that there Is
no possibility of an extra session of
the legislature to consider relief meas
ures for the stricken people. No call
| for relief has been made and I: was
stated that the situation has been
fully met by Nashville residents.
Fear that those who were searching
among the ruins might be injured by
falling walls, the police and fire de-
partments have dynamited several
large walls. Among these considered
most dangerous were the walls OF the
i
Warner school building.
A large extent of territory is laid
waste. The fire started on North First
street, near Oldham, and running
southeast diagonally the flames reach
ed Tenth street to the east after trav-
cling fourteen blocks south to Hunter
street.
The fire zone was three blocks wide.
though in some blocks number OF
the houses were damaged and not de-
stroyed. Many blocks were swept
clean. A few blocks were skipped by
the fire.
Members OF the National Guard OF
Tennessee were on watch for two days
| following the fire In the stricken sec
tions. Several arrests were made for
minor looting, but no other disorder
was reported by those on guard.
Nashville negroes through their
board of trade, raised $500 in cash at
a meeting to aid the fire sufferers. The
negro board of trade has the support
Of the local commercial club and also
the city commission.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
SUES FOR $4,000.
plaintiff Accuses Father-in-Law Of
Alternating Wife's Affection.

plaintiff Accuses Father-in-Law Of
Alternating Wife's Affection.
Memphis.--Suit for $4,000 damages
has been filed here in the circuit court
by Elliott Loving against Geo. G. Ben.
nett and wife. Alienation Of his wife's
affections is the charge = Bennett Is q
millionaire and one Of the best known
race horse men In the South. Loving
maintains that the BENEFITS have con-
spired against him and have exerted
every influence available to- turn his
wife against him.
It Is also maintained that Mrs. Ben
nett sought to have her daughter dis.
satisfied with Loving. telling her that
he had no money and could not sup
port her in the luxuriant manner to
which she was accustomed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31

straighten you right up and make you
feel fine and vigorous by morning I
want you to 60 back to the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
is destroying the sale Of calomel be-
cause 1t 10 real liver medicine; entire
ly vegetable, therefore 1t cannot sail
vate or make you sick,
I guarantee that one spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels OF that sour bile and consti-
pated waste which Ii clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
l guarantee that bottle OF Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give 1t to
your children. 1t is harmless; doesn't
grippe and they like Its pleasant taste
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
RECEIPT FOR DARKENING
YOUR GRAY HAIR

Do this-Apply like shampoo Q-Ban
Hair Color Restorer to your hair and
scalp. After a few applications you
will be delighted to see all your gray.
faded. prematurely or gray streaked
hair turn to an even beautiful dark
shade. Q-Ban is harmless, no dye,
but makes scalp and hair healthy SO
all your hair whether gray or not is
made soft, lustrous, wavy. thick, even
ly dark and handsome. Insist on hav-
ing Q-Ban. It Is ready to use and
sold on money back guarantee. soc
for big bottle sent prepaid or at drug
stores. Address Q-Ban. Front st.,
Memphis, Tenn. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
CAL0MEL MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
IT'S MERCURY AND SAuVATEs
Sralghen Up Don't Lose Days Work! Clean Your Sluggish
Liver and Bowels With "Dodson' Liver Tone"

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. Take
q dose Of the vile. dangerous drug to-
night and tomorrow you may lose Q
days work.
Calomel Is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis OF the bones.
Calomel, when It comes into contact
with sour bile crashes into 1t, break.
ing It up. This 10 when you feel that
awful nausea and cramping. II you
feel sluggish and "all knocked out" II
your liver Is torpid and bowels consti-
pated or you have headache. dizziness,
coated tongue, II breath is bad or
stomach sour, Just try q spoonful of
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone. y
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get 50-cent
bottfe Of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take
spoonful tonight and II 1t doesn't
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
seaI. Like United states.

There are in existence only two i'm.
portant herds Of fur seals. one OF
which has It's breeding grounds in the
Commander islands, belonging to Rus
sia, tho other In the Pribilof islands.
belonging to the United States. OF
these the latter 10 much the larger.
The Pribilof islands are government
property, and thus It happens that
the United States government finds
itself the owner Of by far the most
valuable herd Of fur seals In the
world. This unique bit of property
has been source Of much tribula-
tomas everybody knows.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
PROHIBITION GOVERNORS.

PROHIBITION GOVERNORS.
Each Of the seven states which out
lawed the liquor trafilc January 10
fortunate In having q governor who
is heartily in favor Of prohibition and
will uphold the law.
Governor Carlson OF, Colorado says
he will enforce It even to the extent
Of calling upon the state militia. Gov
ernor Lester of Washington urges an
appropriation of $4,000 to be used
In enforcement. Governor Witty
combe Of Oregon expresses confidence
that an overwhelming majority of the
citizens of the state mean to see that
the provisions Of the law are lived up
to and that they may count upon his
help to the utmost. Governor Alex.
ander's vigorous championship Of the
statutory prohibition law Of Idaho 10
well known, and his personal influence
was used to secure the referendum on
the constitutional amendment to be
taken next November.
7 When Governor Hay of Arkansas
Ggned the prohibition bill, he said: Il
believe the most manly act Of my life.
an act that will mean much to me, to
my conscience, to my wife. to my two
little boys, and to the people Of the
state to which owe SO much, was the
act performed when placed my sig
nature to the bill which gave Arkansas
statewide prohibition"
The attitude Of Governor Clarke Of
Iowa Is indicated by his remarks when
he signed the measure repeating the
mulct law and putting into effect state
wide prohibition: THE Punishment of
the saloon ought to mean the enamel
patton Of many laborIng man, the
Joy of the wife in his home, better
conditions and better outlook on life
for his child"
South Cardinals governor in his
New Years greeting declared that.
with the help Of God and the sup
port of the people the prohibition law
shall be rigidly enforced 80 long as
/ am governor"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
sEwANEE DEBT CAMPAIGN.

Preparation Period Merges Into Time
For Taking Subscriptions.
Sewanee.-The campaign being con-
Quoted by the University of the South
for paying the debt has reached the
point Of passing from the period OF
preparation to that OF accomplishing
the purpose aimed at. The amount Of
the debt Is 100000 and the plan to
raise the money with which to pay 1t
off at commencement in June Of this
year was organized at convention
held In Chattanooga on Feb. %.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Edclnoton Hearing tx PARE.

Immediately after its appointment,
by the speaker. the house committee
which will hear the evidence IN Judge
Jesse Edgington's impeachment case
announced that 1t would adopt the con.
stitutional suggestion that the house
should sit only as a grand jury. This
being true. the house must necessarily
proceed ex parte and hear only one
side of the case.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Chimney Perlscope.

The men in the freroom Of fac
tory cannot always tell, without going
outside to look. whether the chimney
Is smoking, and this 10 important.
both as matter of economy in burn,
ing the coal, and also to enable them
to conform with smoke regulations.
A writer in Power suggests placing a
mirror outside the building and set
ting 1t at such an angle that the men.
looking out of the window, can see
the reflection OF the top Of the stack
In the mirror. In some cases where
one mirror cannot be properly 10
Gated, two might be used for the pur.
pose.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
JOHNSON CITY HAS FIRE.
Lightning Starts Blaze That Burns
Three Homes.

Lightning Starts Blaze That Burns
Three Homes.
Johnson City.--Fire, which was at
first supposed to have been caused by
a stroke of lightning during the heavy
electrical and rain storm which passed
over this city and section destroyed
three residences near John Hamilton's
store at the Soldiers Home entrance.
The homes destroyed were those of
John Keen. Thomas Small and George
Flick. Mr.. Small owned the two last
named houses. The fire department
was called, but 1t was too late to save
the property. The fire originated lii
the home of Mr.. Small. The loss was
heavy, with but little, il any, insurance
on the buildings.
The storm was most severe and the
city was in darkness for almost thirty
minutes, save for the gas lights.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
sHINcLINc HIS OWN ROOF.

SHlNGLING HIS OWN ROOF.
Chaplain McCabe once told the
story Of drinking man, who, being
in q saloon late at night. heard the
wife Of the saloonkeeper say to her
husband
Send that fellow home; it's late"
mo, never mind" replied the hus-
band, The is shingling our house for
us"
The idea lodged in the mind Of the
drunkard. and he did not return to
the saloon for six months. When
passing the saloonkeeper on the
street, the latter said:
why don't you come round to my
place any more?"
! Thank you for your kind hospi-
tally" replied the former victim.
1--WE been shingling my own roof
lately"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
FIVE in ONE DAY.

Fire FIend Takes Rap At Murfrses.
boro--LittIe Damage.
: Murfreesboro. - Murfreesboro was
the scene Of five separate fires in one
day recently. With one exception all
were extinguished without much loss.
The exception was some tenements
which were destroyed. Afew hundred
dollars will cover the entire loss. but
the fire department was nearly run
to death.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
WATCH YOUR LIBRARY.

WATCH YOUR LIBRARY.
While getting ready to inaugurate q
prize essay contest, w. c. T. U.
woman Investigated the public local
library to see what the children would
find In the way of reference books,
and discovered that Of ten books on
the temperance shelf seven were
against total abstinence and prohibit
ton. Among these were Religion
and Drink" Drink, Temperance and
Legislation" "a Text Book Of True
Temperance" Alcohol. the Sanction
for It's Use," Prohibition, the Enemy
of Temperance" Prohibition, It's Re-
lation to Temperance" Good Morals
and Sound Government" The local
union Immediately called the attention
Of the library board to the incon-
sistency Of permitting the liquor inter-
ests to teach intemperance through
the city library, when the law express
ly provides that the children shall be
taught In the schools the evil effects
Of drinking liquor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
sTockMAN A SUICIDE.
No Reason Known for Act Of J. r,
Bradshaw Of Newborn.

Newbern.-J. T. Bradshaw, promi
nent Dyer county cattle dealer, has
committed suicide at the home of his
son, VIII Bradshaw. 1t is not known
why he took his life. The deceased
was a member of the Masons and
Knights of Pythias. His widow and
four sons survive him-Will, Sam, j.
T., Jr., and Paul. all of Dyersburg.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Only One Fatality.

Nashville.-The only fatality as a
result of the big East Nashville fire
was that Of Johnson R. Woods, ne
gro, who was struck by live wire as
he was being taken from his home
near Main street. The heat was SO
intense that the white man who was
helping the lame negro had to drop
the body. 1t was quickly burned to 9
crisp.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
NEGRO NAV Be Killed.

Knoxville.-Jim West. negro aged
about As years, was found in an Tn.
conscious condition on the L. G. N.
railroad tracks about four miles south
of the city. and is in serious condi'
ton at the Knoxville General Hospital.
Officials at the hospital said he might
not recover.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
FOR ITCHING SCALP
And Falling Hair Use cutieura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

When the scalp is itching because OF
dandruff and eczema shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water will be
found thoroughly cleansing and sooth-
ing, especially II shampoo is preceded
by a gentle application of Cuticura
Ointment to the scalp skin.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
MANY FIRES IN ONE DAY.
Chattanooga Fire Department Has q
Busy Day.


Chattanooga.-Fourteen residences,
vnriously located in the city and sub.
urbs, were burned on March %, with
losses estimated at approximately $780,,
900. Small fires broke out so fire.
quently that twice In the afternoon the
fire department found itself without
equipment to respond to alarms, all
eight companies being away from their
stations.
The Price-Evans Foundry Company
plant caught fire twice. but only slight.
ly damaged. The fires were famed by
q 60-mile gale. which caused consider
cradle damage to farm property. No
one was reported injured.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
FARMERS APPROVE.

The Nebraska farmers congress
went on record in favor Of prohibition
at a meeting in Omaha, December 8.
After a heated debate, q resolution
for prohibition was drawn to replace
one submitted by the resolutions COM
mittee opposing prohibition. The
amended resolution was adopted by q
vote of 81 to Z.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Ex.eov. Coz Postmaster,

BristoL-News has been received
here that Senator John X. Shields had
recommended former Gov. John l. Cox
for the position of postmaster at Bris-
toll to succeed DR.. A. ]. Roller, Repub-
ucan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
PROSPERITY iN koKoMo

Kokomo, a dry city OF Indiana, IL
having the most prosperous times in
its history. No empty buildings, and
such q demand for homes that the
business men have arranged to build
at least two hundred at once. -Four
Of the biggest firms agree to erect rs
houses each.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31

There 10 No Art In Taking Medicine.
Just follow directions on every bot
tie of plantation" Chill Tonic and
see how quickly those dreadful chills
will leave you. It leaves the liver in
healthy condition and yet contains mo-
Calomel. Price 50c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Gasoline Iron ExpIodes.

Newbern.- While ironing with gas
oline iron, which exploded, Miss Inez
Pierce, daughter of Buck Pierce, at
Neboville, was burned SO seriously that
she is not expected to live.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Thieves Got 15s Shirts.

Memphis.-A. Kaminsky's store, in
this city, was burglarized and Is dozen
shirts were stolen. The burglars en-
tered the store by breaking the glass
In the front window.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Tho Market.

Il wonder what the house wreckers
do with all the old bricks when they
tear house down."
Il imagine they sell them to the
moving picture concerns that spe-
cialize in comedy films"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
EIection IA Postpon ned,

Springfield.-The special election,
which had been called for March rs
to choose school commissioner for
the city of Springfield, has been post
poned to allow more voters to qualify
through tax payments and ragistra-
ton.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
THREE FOR ALEXANDRIA.
DeKaIb County City Also Experiences
Fire Day.

/. Alexandria.-A terrific wind of cy-
clonic nature was the cause OF three
fires at this place recently. The resi-.
dence Of J. s. Turner had narrow
escape when the wind caused a box
of ashes on the back porch to ignite
Neighbors gave the alarm and no dam
age was done. The residence of John
Pulland caught. but was extinguished
before much damage was done. Later
the residence and all outhouses ex-
cept the barn of Franz Fortch, living
about three miles east Of here, were
completely destroyed. Nothing but
their supply Of meat In @the smoke.
house was saved.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Neuro Kills Another.

Dyersburg.-Clifford White, a ne
gro, shot and killed Arthur Horton,
another negro, at Dyersburg. A fight
the two had the day before was re.
sumed when they met and duel was
fought. White escaped unhurt and is
now in Jail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
RUSSIA 10 PRESSING.

II America 10 to lead the van Of civ.
ilization into the promised land Of pro
hibition, she must make haste. Auto
cratic Russia has shouldered her out
Of the front rank. and 1t ID high time
for the voice Of the people to speak
to speak overwhelmingly. and to speak
where the voice Of the people 10 heard.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Rub Il On and Rub 4 In.

Rub Il On and Rub Il In.
For lame back, stiff neck and sore
throat, apply Hanford's Balsam OF
Myrrh, and be sure to rub 1t In thor.
oughly. 1t is guaranteed to cure or
your money will be refunded by your
dealer. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
BACKACHE AND KIDNEYS
D..r NJ ual<or.

For the benefit Of others. gladly
give this statement regarding the
merits Of "Anuric." Am nearly rs
years Of age. I suffered from back
ache, weak back. rheumatism, and
could not control the excretion Of the
kidneys. I can safely say that AN
uric" the new discovery of DR.. Pierce,
OF Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo. N. T.. has
done me more real good than anything
I have ever taken for these ailments.
signsd-Mrs. N. M. Flint.
NoTE:--A now remedy. called "An-
uric" has been discovered by Dr..
Pierce. II cures backache, headache
and the darling pains and aches Of
rheumatism. kidney and bladder
troubles. This "Anuric" ID 81 times
more potent than lithia, and dissolves
uric acid. a. hot water does sugar.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
Child Breaks Leg.

Lynnville.-Sarah Witt McLaurine,
the little 6-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry McLaurine, fell and
broke her leg just below the knee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
THE scREENsf

WIN tue oCHEGN0f
Why are saloons and the patrons Of
saloons Invariably opposed to the re-
moval OF screens from these places Of
businessf A man does not object to
being seen In grocery or in q dry
goods store-why, II the dramshop II
q good thing in the community, il he
ashamed to be seen In . saloon?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The system

Take the Old Standard GROVE S
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you arc taking. as the formula is
printed on every label, showing ii is
Quinine and Iron In a tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron
builds up the system. 50 cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
COST OF SALOONS.

Testifying before the Chicago MUM.
sipal commission which is studying
the liquor problem, Mr.. John A. Shields
pointed out that the city pays 1916
for every $3.50 it receives from saloon
licenses.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
pEcREAsE OF coNvIcrs.

"Convicts In the Washington state
penitentiary, Of whom there are now
7S2, will number not more than 400
after year or two under the pro-
hibttion law" says H. w. Cochran.
member Of the state board Of control.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31

II your skin II scratched by q rusty
nail. apply Hanford's Balsam at once.
II should prevent blood poison. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31
RSE SALE DISTEMPER
,rlsn,t Done Any Moro.

'Tisn't Done Any More.
why do you disparage my humor?
Shakespeare INDUCED In numerous
puns."
so he did. And did you ever see
typical Broadway audience trying to
get laugh out of Shakespeare"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-31

DEATH Turks IN A WEAK HEART,
30 on first symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovine' Is the hearts
remedy. Price $1.00 and 50c.--Adv.