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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
To Our Managers:

NASHVILLE, TENN. May 20, 1901.
We want you to instruct your OPP
orators in regard to the use of the
County lines by non-subscrlbers.
1t It's our desire to make the ex-
change as free from restrictions as
possible and to encourage our GUS
toners in the use of the lines. but
in doing this, we do not calculate to
render free service over our country
lines to non-subscribers,
Therefore, in the future, you should
not only so instruct your operators,
but see to it yourself that where
telephones located in post-offices
and villages throughout the county
are subscribers to your service, nom
subscribers in calling for these
places be required to pay the regu-
lar fee for such service. A snhscrIb-
er will not have the right to allow
his telephone to be used by nom
subscribers in communicating with
these out of town points.
Entirely too many cases have re-
Gently been brought to our atten-
tion where managers are failing to
protect the Company's interests in
this regard, and where travelling
men and non-subscribers are MAX
ing it habit to go to subscribers
telephones aud in some cases to
public stations in hotels and call
from one to a dozen post-ofices
throughout the county, and receive
all this service without the Compa-
ny getting the compensation which
ii has earned.
Yonrs truly.
LELAND HUME,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Miss Mollie Talley, Mrs. Sarah
Gregg and an unknown man, all Of
Elizabethton.
Samuel Durham and wife, Wa
tauga.
Milton Boyd, Wallace, Va.
Henry Mussik, Sullivan County.
Three children of Joseph Hill,
Ripley's Island.
Three bridges are reported swept
away in addition to the twelve re-
ported previously.
It is estimated the loss at Eliza
bethton is about $250,O00; at Wa
tauga about $150,000.
The Holston River near Rogers
vile is higher than it has been since
1867, and the water touches the
tracks on the Southern Railways
steel bridge near there.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

THERE seems to be an idea
among some of our friends and
readers of the COMMERCIAL, eopeci-
ally those who do not know us
we'll, that some man besides Mar
shall q Baird is either interested
in the conduct or influencing the
policy Of this paper. We have
never even accepted suggestion
from any man whomsoever since
beginning the publication of the
paper the first Of April. We have
absolute and entire control of the
management and conduct of The
COMMERCIAL, and no man has Of
fered, much less attempted, to die
tate a single opinion in its columns.
Every line is written by Marshall
& Baird, except little notice oc-
casionally of some meeting, which
is signed by the party concerned,
and extracts we take from ex-
changes. More than that, no man
is going to dictate the policy or
air his opinions in THE CONNER
clAL while we are here. And that
Is no Joke.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
A LITTLE POLITICS.

All this folderol that the time
for electing Southern man for
President of the United States is
very, very far in the future, and
the humble plant of some news
paper writer's IN protesting against
the suggestion of such thing in
"Far, far be it from me" tone,
smacks little bit of hypocrisy.
There is probably less luminosity
right now between the North and
the South than was ever known.
In fact, there are practically no
traces Of enlargement left to re-
call the bitterness that existed be-
tween the sections years ago. But
there is a prejudice, and it is moth
ing more nor less than the antip-
athy of the two great political
parties-one to preserve a solid
Southern Democracy, and the other
to destroy it. There is an adyen-
titious aid in this work of destruc-
ton, and if claims a place in the
ranks of those whom it would de-
YOUR. 1t is usually from this con-
tingent that we hear so much
about the South being absolutely
barred from seeking the highest
office in the gift of the people and
that we must look to New York
for a leader, an honorable man,
one who has the interests of the
Empire State so much at heart,
with Gotham and its Wall Street,
and all the splendid things that
should divert us from the sordid
desires and little aspirations of
provincialism. They know moth
ing of German, or Bailey, or
any man who happens to live
under Southern skies. Why should
they 4 Humph +!
Seems to us about time for
Democrats TO learn q lesson of in
dependence. 1t were infinitely
better to nominate man in thor
ough sympathy with the party,
even though he should lead us to
defeat, than to follow the fortunes
Of some political adventurer whose
treachery would be even worse
than defeat.
This is no boost for Bryan. The
silver question has passed out Of
practical politics, and Bryan isl
no longer in the scheme of posi-
BILE candidates. Bimetallism might
have been a living issue about the
time Of Uncle Bill Stewards Crime
Of 70, but of late years free silver
was not to have been taken seri-
ously, and would never have been
made an Act of Congress.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
Sons and Daughters,

The preliminary meetings of the
Sons OF Veterans wound up Mon
day night at the College with a
grand concert and social function.
The program was highly entertain
ing. The music was rare selec-
ton, and the readings were fine.
Mr.. Lawson held the boards for
some minutes in an inimitable
humorous speech, and the crowd
finally resolved itself into big
chorus, singing national and pop
ular airs. There was time for a
little business, and the Adiutant
was instructed to procure twenty
extra badges for the Sons and
Daughters and arrange for the dec
Grafton OF the special car to carry
them to Memphis.
Mrs. Trevathan and Misses May
Belle Woody and Bessie Herring
are entrusted with the work of
making flag for Camp N. b. For
rest.
The sponsor, Miss May Belle
Woody, has selected Miss Meredith
Edwards as maid Of honor to take
the place made vacant by the resig-
nation of Miss Evelyn Little.
Va, n,,mht to see those 81 Is
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
was handsomely attlred IN black.

Mr.. Radebaugh is the junior part
ner Of the firm of Porter & Rade-
baugh, jewelers., in the city, an ex-
cellent business young man, who
has captivated the heart Of one OF
the most worthy and charming
young ladies.
Miss Shelton has many warm
friends here and in Tiptonville, her
old home, where she was so popu-
larly known, who are ready to offer
congratulations.
Among the guests were Mr., and
Mrs. M. Glasscock, Miss Louise
Clark, Rev VIM. Thorne, Chas.
Dietzel and w. w. Cochran.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

The Division Commander of the
Sons of Veterans, JAS. j. Bean,
ID an official order, designates
our very worthy County Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction,
r. K. l.. Bynum, as Division In
spector of Camp N. B. Forrest,
Union City. The appointment
came as a well-deseryed compli.
ment. Mr.. Bynum has given much
of his time to the work of organ
izlng The camp, and has been In
strumentaI in securing a large
and enthusiastic membership.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
Radebaugh- Shelton.

The society of East End was
treated with the news of a sur
prise wedding last Monday evening.
Quiet preparations were in progress
only a few hours. and the sugges-
ton of an extraordinary event was
impaired to only few friends and
immediate relatives, who were in
vited to the parlors Of Or. #. w.
Watson. The scheme was evolved
by two society young people. Otis
B. Radebaugh and Miss Lalla Belle
Shelton, whose marriage was the
contamination of a few months
happy courtship. The service was
conducted by the eloquent DR.. Ma
hon, and it was the form prescrib-
ing the compact of marriage sig
net The words pronouncing them
husband aud wife tell just at the
stroke Of the curfew bell. Charles
Dietzel supported the groom and
Miss Louise Clark acted as brides
maid.
The brides gown was a stylish
pattern Of beautiful white Persian
lawn, trimmed with yalencienres
lace and satin ribbon, and the groom
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
Ionrs truly,
LELAND HUME,
Asst General Manager.

SALESMAN WANTED Ener-
getic salesman for Western Tonnes
see TO carry line Of highest grade
lubricants, paints etc. An excep-
tionalIy good opening for hustler.
Write for information and terms.
TROPICAL On Co.
Cleveland, Ohio.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
DISMISSED FOR HAzING.
Five Young Bucks Sent Adrift From
West Point.

The names Of the cadets who
been dismissed from the military
academy at West Point as the re-
suit of the recent disturbances
there, are as follows:
Henry L. Bobby, appointed from
Nebraska.
John A. Cleveland, appointed
from Alabama.
Trangett F. Teller, appointed
from New York.
Raymond A. Linton, appointed
from Michigan.
Birchie 0. Mahaffey, appointed
from Texas.
All these cadets are OF the second
class.
The following cadets have been
suspended Olan G. Aleshire, Illi-
nois; Benjamin f. McClellen, Mis-
sissippi; Jas. A. Shannon, Minneso-
ia; Charles Telford, Utah; all of
the secoad class.
Also Thos. N. Cimperling, of
Ohio, and Harry Hawley, of New
York of the third class.
All these cadets are suspended
without pay until April l. 1902.
The order OF dismissal is signed
by Secretary Root, and states that
it is issued by direction of the
President upon recommendation Of
the Superintendent of the military
academy
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
Attempted Suicide.

While in a fit of dependency,
Miss Daisy Wayne, aged 10 years,
made an unsuccessful attempt to
commit suicide, about one mile
west OF Gardner. The young lady
refused to tell the reason Of her de-
sire to suicide. She was recently
hired in the family of Mr.. Watson.
at Gardner. She took bluestone, but
before it took effect her condition
was discovered, and physicians
summoned. who succeeded IN re-
storing her, Exchange.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

The Beers are again active. and
CEN. De Wet is said to be in the
Geld al the head Of considerable
bodv Of men. They are certainly
making England pay a big price for
the Transvaal, Exchange.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

SENATOR CHAUNoEY DEPEw is
urging q third term Mckinley
boom In view Of this it is likely
the reorganizers will try to in
stitute another Cleveland cam
naign.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

POTATO SLIPS FOR SALE
First door south Of First Baptist
Church, Union City, Tenn.
w. j. MATHEs.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Old bachelors, young bachelors
and married men, take advantage
OF the halt rates on Underwear, at
the Unlon City Steam Laundry.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

A 7-foot Plano Binder, good as
new, and a good mule both to be
sold cheap. Apply to
ct no. II @. w. IsBELL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

IL you want the best, use Sun
shine -four, made by the Dahnke-
Walker Milling Co. #
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
FOREIGNERS OF NOTE.

Only four popes have reigned longer than Leo XIII, and only three have lived to a greater age.
 Paderewsi is said to have done all his work on his new opera, s'Maura, , by night, beginning at about Il o'clock, and often being still at his task at breakfast time
 It is not generally known that Rich ary Le Gallienne, the poet and novel ist, is one of the most eminent ocu- lists in Europe and has, at various times, attended many royal person ages.
 Miss Lilavait Singh, of India, who visited this country last year and spoke at many religious gatherings, is translating the autobiography of Booker T. Washington into Hindoo- stance.
 A. Yamada, a representative of the Japan Cotton Trading Company, Linn tied, of Osaka, is on the Pacific coast to select the best port from which to export cotton and other American produce to Japan. After attending to this matter he will spend three years in an exhaustive examination of Amer ican methods, especially in relation to the cotton industry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
JUST A HINT OR TWO.

Salt sprinkled on any substance that is burning on the stove will stop the smoke and smell.
 The outside of nickel chafing dish should never be immersed in water; simply wipe it off and give final pol ish with piece of chamois.
 A crust of dry bread added to the water in which greens are boiled is said to absorb any strong flavor or odor t66t may he objectionable.
 Add little tuTpentine to the water with which the floor is scrubbed. It will take away the close smell and make the room delightfully."- fresh.
 If alcohol is used to clean gilded picture frames-and nothing is bet ter for the purpose-it should be ap- piled very lightly with a camePs-hair brush. The beaten white of egg is also a good cleansing agent for the gilt, and needs the brush application with the same light touches.
 Recent investigations made by Prof. Atwater showed that the bread for family of six persons when bought costs 5 cents day and when made at home II cents, including fuel. The family was that of work ingman earning s2.5O day, and the chief article of food was bread.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
WATERFOWL JoTT1NGs
Wheels Came Off and Four Young
 Men Were Thrown Out.


 An accident occurred near D. G. Sul. liyan's drug store on Wednesday after noon that might have proved serious A double team in charge of four young fellows from Woodbury, came down the Academy hill at a rapid rate, and when rounding the corner at the drug store two wheels came off throwing the men out. None of them was seriously hurt.
 Mir and Mrs Babin who were mar. ried at Waterbury recently, will reside in Oakville after a short wedding tour
 MT and Mrs Peter Grenier have re turned from a wedding trip.
 No freight train was run here yes terday.
 The funeral of the late Eugene Gala gher was held yesterday. Intermen' at Mount St James cemtery.
 The Fourth passed off quite quietly. Many took the eos train in the morn ing for a days excursion at Coney Is land. No accidents were reported.
 The Waterbury Consolidated base ball team beat the Woodbury nine yes terday by a score of IS to '. Therault, the local pitcher was in the box for the Consolidated and succeeded in hold ing the Woodbury team down to hits.
 Homer Heminway is in town look ing after business affairs.
 James Maxwell moved a large build ing for James McLary yesterday.
 As expected no ball game took place here yesterday. Several teams would come here, but they were assured of the result of our financial abilities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
CAUSES Ut' SUICIDE.
Dr. George F. Slrady on the In-
 crease in lf-Destruction.
Declares That May, June and July Are Essentially tic Suicide Months of the 1ear-Hov He
 Reaches His Conclusions.

George F. Shrady, of New York, holds that civilization, education and communication are the three great factors in the increase of suicides. He further holds that the months of May, June and July are essentially the 'ssuicide months of the year. The fact that in the past three months there have been in New York city IF suicides leads Dr. Shrady to scientifically discuss the prevalence of the mania for Self-destruction. He says, in the St. Louis Republic:
 "The study of suicide, it's causes, its scientific aspect, the reasons for 1t, the study of the characteristics of those who take their own lives-in other words, the Investigation of the inner details of suicide-have long engaged the attention and interest of anthropologists socioiogists and Iphysicians.
 "While many would suppose that winter, with it's distressing cold and it's hardships, especially in the case of the poor and needy, would yield the greater number of suicides, it is B strange fact that in the spring and summer the number of persons seek ing death by their own hands is double what it is in winter.
 "There are three months of the year which are especially notable for the number of suicides occurring in their terms. They are May, June and July.
 "It has never been adequately de- termined why these three months are so productive of suicides. The heat may have something to do with it, as may the lassitude which al- ways comes with the return of spring. Nevertheless, it is fact that in May, June and July most of the suicides of the year are recorded.
 "The study of suicide is intensely interesting. It embraces a close in -estigation of the human mind. what the mind will do under certain con ditions in certain people, and how, in other people, it will do something diametrically opposed to it's action in still other people.
 Ut is a study of morbidity, of suggestion, of reception, of impress sion, of determination. It is also a study of various conditions of life. A man living in one state of exist ence would kill himself if compelled to endure what a man in another state accepts as his lot in life.
 Suicide increases with the in crease of civilization. That is a re- markable commentary upon civiliza- ton, but it is just one.
 There are far more suicides in a large community than in small one. This is not due to the fact that there are more people there-that is, not because there are more there to kiE
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05


 ssThere is no doubt that this is in great measure true. Education re vsals to the lower and the poorer classes the superior condition oi those more favored with the goods of this world, and it breeds despond- ency, dejection, bitterness and hope. lessness.
 sHeredity is accountable for a large percentage of suicides. The tendency is not always manifested in the generation immediately following that of the suicide. It frequently skips a generation
 Of the IF suicides since March 6 S3 were men aAd 34 women. The women, for the most part, used car bolic acid in taking their lives, al though one of them shot herself The men mainly used the revolver knife or moose. I
 Thirty-two German men killed themselves, and 16 German women Of native Americaxs there were 21 men and eight women, IA Irishmen five Irish women, five Frenchmen five French women, four Austrian men, two Swedish women, and one man of nationality unknown
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
OAKvILLE HAPPENINGS


 The fourth passed very pleasantly here, some going away to spend the day, others coming to visit friends in this valley. Almost every family had some fireworks which were heard dur ing the day. The most beautiful were kept for the evening when they made a grand display.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Kelly and son, Edward, of Derby, spent the Fourth at the home of MT Kelly's parents, MT and Mrs Timothy Kelly.
 James Dunn of Bristol spent the Fourth at the home of his sister, Mrs Ellen Brophil.
 The factory of l.. B. Warner has closed for two weeks.
 Miss Katie Fitzgerald spent the Fourth at Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
NAUGATUCK NEWS
Large Crowd Out to See the Fireworks
 Tact Night


 The Fourth of July was very quiet in Naugatuck this year. On the after noon of July and morning of July 4 many people left town for the seaside places. and the trains were crowded to the platforms all day. On the night before there was very little noise com pared with what there usually Is. There were several fires built and plen- ty of noise. but the bells did not ring at all owing to the pains taken by the janitors of the different buildings. Many Naugatuck people went on the Brooklyn A. c. excursion to Savin Rock in the morning. In the afternoon the picnic of the St JoSeph's Lithu- anian society was largely attended at Linden park. and an enjoyable time was had. The l. NJ. c. A. base ball team defeated a team from Thomaston in the afternoon by the score of 16 to g. ThOmaSton is supposed to have a good team. but yesterday they were far from their regular form and the local team had things their own way. The I. M. c. R. team played an excel lent game, both at the bat and in the field. In the evening a large crowd came out to watch the fireworks on the hill south of the Salem school build ing. The display was excellent ill every respect and was greatly enjoyed by the crowd.
 The local T. A. B. base ball team will play the Ansonia T. A. B. base ball team on HOtchkiss field tomorrow at o'clock. An exciting game is expect ed
 The voting Wednesday on the ap- propriation for state roads passed off very quietly, only a few votes being cast. The total number of the votes was thirty, twenty-seven for an ap- propriation of 900 for state roads and three against it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
RUMORS FROM ABROAD.

It is reported that a group of French-Swiss capitalists has formed a syndicate to construct several raj. ways in South Russia.
 The Russian minister of railways has prepared a timetable showing that when the Trans-Siberian railway is finished the journey around the world can be made in 33 days.
 Since the Louisiana and Texas farm CTS learned to raise rice by irrigation they have invested $5,000,000 in 1,5sO miles of canals, capable of flooding 300,000 acres, and spent $1,7O0,o0o in building 30 modern rice mills. Under the new system the rice lands pay a net profit of $15 an acre.
 E There are now in Italy 3,179 l1ilome- tersl of street tramways worked by mechanical power, 263 kilometers of these by electricity, and the remain der by steam power. They are owned by 64 companies and private concerns. The town of Milan owns only 5h kilometers, while the two largest companies control 261 and 205 kilometers respectively.
 A Poor Pretenses
 A man who pretends to know every thing merely succeeds in making him. self laughed at.-Washington Qa)
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05

rnemseIves-Dut because interconl- munication increases suicide.
 ''It offers more suggestion to those inclined to self-destruction And suggestion is one of the most potent factors in suicide. It is suggestion that makes. man turn to his re volver, a woman to the phial of car bolic acid. She has just read of some unfortunate woman escaping the cares and ills of life by swallowing a few pence worth of acid. This woman's case was something like hers. That is the suggestion, and the weak woman avails herself of it. ergo, another suicide.
 'Education, many authoritative in. vestigators contend, is another strong agent in the increased mum Der of suicides
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
nn Xnnr Rest.

The sun may shine, or clouds arises Tho laughter turn to tears and signs; Oh, answer, noble to each test Whateer betide, still do your best. With courage hold your steady paces Ne.er faiter in the earnest race; Still nourish in your dauntless breast The flame of hope-and do your best. The clouds will break, the sun will shine The bow of promise is divine
 Tn cloud or shine whate'er the test. Press on, press on, and do your besta Cleveland Plain Dealer. i
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
To Contribntora.

Says Texas editor: Ut is GUS tomary for contributors to write on one side of the paper only, but some of ours would everlastingly obHge us if they didn't write on either side.'-- Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-05
The words spoken in Jest.

A great academic wit has been suf- fering from the revival of some of his 'sjuvenilia," but one of his earlier witticisms perhaps deserves recalling. He was at an impromptu smoking con cert when he was told by the last singer that it was his turn either to sing or to tell a story. 'If must tell a story he said, '.I can only say that I should like to hear you sing again. Giobe.