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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18
DEArH OF DIR. HARRIS.
Noted Methodist Divine Expired
Sunday Morning.

Rev. DR.. w. I. Harris died at
his residence in jackson at s.55
O'Clock Sunday morning, Of a brief
illness, aged 6s years.
DR.. Harris was, perhaps, the
Oldest and best known minister in
the Memphis conference, and was
a man of great learning. Only a
short time ago DIR. Harris presid-
ed at a mass-meeting of citizens of
Jackson, at which resolutions de-
plofing the assassination OF the
president were drafted. He was
intensely Democratic, but not in
the partisan spirit, and upon this
occasion expressed thanks that he
had been permitted to live to see
a reunited country. In war, as in
peace, he was notable figure.
He followed the star Of Gen. For
rest, and when war was over re-
turned to his ministerial duties,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

which he closely followed all the
years Of his long life.
He was also cousin Of the late
Senator Isham G.. Harris and made
q brief talk at his funeral in Mem
phis.
DR.. Harris had been twice mar
ried. His wife, who is a sister of
Judge Levi s. Wood; a son, Rev.
Z. s. Harris, and a daughter, Mrs.
X. w. Haynes, survive him. Mrs.
Florence Harris, o daughter-in-law,
resides in Union City.
The funeral services were held
at the First Methodist Church in
jackson at 3 o'clock Monday af-
ternoon, conducted by Rev. Drs.
Hammer and A. B. Jones. The
remains lay in state in the church
until the early train Tuesday morn.
ng, when they were removed to
Martin for iuterment.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18
AMONG EXCHANGES.

England is engaged in washing
q lot of dirty linen, and in the
meantime the Beers are playing
hari-kari with Gen. Kitchener's
plans in South Africa. 1t is GER
tainly an aggravating situation in
which the Britishers find them.
selves-.Jackson Sun.
No artist can paint a picture so
beautiful as the mountain forests
of October. It defies the painters
brush as does the mountain sunset
Just as NJ separes to cast it's
summer garments then they put
on their most brilliant hue.
Knoxville Sentinel.
Perhaps Gen. Miles will now in
sist on equipping the American
soldier with a,piano in addition to
bis portable washtub. Memphis
Commercial Appeal
It seems that there is nothing
quite so damaging to q naval OIL
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18
NOVEL MARRIAGE.
Wedding at the Jackson Street Fair
New Attraction,

I
The managers of the jackson
Free Street Fair with the aid and
cooperation Of Mr.. Geo. @. Cum
Minis of the Southern Soda Works
of Nashville, Tenn, has arranged
a most unique feature to take
place on Wednesday evening, Oc-
tober %, at the booth Of the
Southern Soda Works, a genuine
wedding, the ceremony being per
formed by Hon. John w Gates
j. P. 1t will be quite a harvest
for the bride and groom, ais the
merchants Of jackson have donats
ed handsome and costly presents
Of all kinds for the bridal couple,
and one of the railroads has con.
sented to furnish transportation
for them on their bridal trip. -
presents thus far securedamounf
to hundreds Of dollars in value,
and all that remains is TO name The
couple that are to be married
Several Of the love smitten youns
folks have already put their names
in, but as yet no decision has been
made as to who will be the happy
couple. On Monday, the opening
day Of the Street Fair, the names
of the couples sent in viii all be
put into box and one couple will (
be drawn out. This couple wilt
be permitted to be the scene Of.
attraction on this anspicious occa.
sion and will be presented with
all the presents. This is great
chance for some of the young
folks to start off on the matrimo-
nial journey under most auspicious
circumstances, and with whole
lot OF bridal presents.
The Street Fair in Jackson this
year will undoubtedly be the larg-
est, most magnificent and thor
oughly enjoyable affair Of its kind
ever held in the South, and there
is every indication that the crowd
in attendance will be something
enormous. The midway will be
larger and more attractive than
anything ever undertaken in this
line, and special program has
been arranged for each day unusu-
ally strong. The special days ar
ranged for are as follows:
Monday, October 81, jackson
and School Day.
Tuesday, October 20, Flower
Parade Day.
Wednesday, October 90, EIks
Day.
Thursday, October "a, Confed-
crate Day.
Friday, October 25, Fraternal,
Society and Labor Day.
Saturday, October 06, Madison
County Day.
The coronation Of the queen
takes place on Monday night and
will be one Of the most elaborate
affairs erer Witnessed. In coniunc-
tion with it will be given mag
nificent spectacular coronation
tableau in which large number
Of Knights, Courtiers, Ladies' of
the Court, Cardinal, Flower Girls
and Soldiers will participate, be-
sides the Royal Lady and her
Maids of Honor from jackson and
the various towns from which they
have been selected.
The railroads have made an un-
usual rate Of one fare for the
round trip, and there is no doubt
but that tremendous crowds will
come TO jackson to participate in
ihe great Street Fair.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

ry, / imagine he would say, two
man is ambitious, strong of will,
brave and charitable."
So / close my letter by Offering
this piece Of advice to women, es-
pecially to. our women of the
South: Drink not of the dregs of
poverty's cup, if by your own eff
forts you can fill it to overfowing
with the golden drops Of prosper
ity. Let no man call thee slave,
but rather a true soldier in the
mighty army of Americas bread
winners.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18
Heart
Breakers.

Sugar, IL lbs. for 81.
best Boston granulated.
Coffee, 10 lbs for ST.
roasted.
Salt, $l.25 per barrel.
New Orleans Molasses,
so cts per gallon.
ii bars soap for 25c.
Bring 4 basket to tote
off 5 cents worth of good
matches.
Church & Co. q soda for
5 cents per pound.
Lard, l0c 6 pound.
Meat, l2lc d pound.
Flour, "a. 90 a barrel.
You surely can afford
three meals i day at these
prices. Get q coupon book
and join the procession.
The fresh meat depart
ment Is open.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

Our Butcher Shop
is open and ready.
In charge Of w. L.
White. Quick deliv-
cry. Tender, juicy
meat. Phone your
orders.
Say, look at our
glassware.
Don't forget we keep
all the delicacies and
luxuries, as well as
staples. Best pickles
in town.
Have made special
arrangements with all
the hens not to 60 on
a "strike" this winter.
We have promised 'em
that they could go in
our hen house when
they are to be offered
up for the Sunday din
ner. This inducement
IS enough for any
chicken. Cutest thing
YOU ever saw. Look at
It and wonder why
somebody else didn't
think Of the idea. Ideas
count in this world.
That ~ lbs. Of best
Boston granulated SUI
gar is causing some
peoplenot you, how
ever-to lose sleep.
But we can't help it. If
it's not the best sugar
ever brought to this
market, it's yours for
nothing. "Proof OF the
pudding is eating the
bag" You eat the
sugar and see.
Canned goods are
way up, but we are
selling three cans of
corn for 25c. How do
we do it? That's all
right. We do it. And
make money, too.
Had you noticed we
have our own brand on
our merchandise The
White House2 To do
this we had to buy in
wholesale lots. Did
you ever see as large a
stock in a town this
size ? If you havn't
seen it you have missed
a treat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

Merely Corrobofative. Exanin-
ing Physician Ito applicant for in
surance) )"H'ml Young man,
there is something the matter with
your heart Applicant Your
daughter found that out long
time ago, doctor y Chicago Tri.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

TO judge Of the real Importance
Of an individual we should think Of
the effect hia death would produce.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

In character, ID manners, in style,
in all things the supreme excellence
is simplicity. -LongfelIow.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

They Knew -Dashaway--"Did
you tell the Brider1eys that / was
going to call there last night?v
Cleverton-s'Yes. How did you
know?" Dashaway-"The we'd
ding present / gave them was in
the front parlor. Town and
County.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

Logical Reasoning But don't
you see. Willle." explained his
mother, IF you eat any more Jam
it will make you sick. s.It'll make
me sick2" repeated the boy inQuir-
ingly. That's what / said.
mot yon2" "No, not me, but yon.
then, if I'm willing to risk ii
] don't see why you should make /
fuss about Il. :" Chicago Post.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-18

It seems that there is nothing
quite so damaging to a naval off,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30
8aitt1ui - g a0le
rHE LYNcHINe ALARM.
M. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.

On an average there are two negro lynchings an
uounced daily at present The number is increasing
The newspapers and the pulpits at work on the
problem and gloriousy getting nowhere and accom-
plshing a deal Of eloquent nothing.
Speech in the matter is becoming decidedly plain.
The appalling number of ourages committed by negroes
is squarey gigantic evil that needs an extreme
remedy senseless sectional abuse Of the South has
ceased The Southern papers most of them, max
ing hard fight against the lynching custom And the
Northern papers are calling the race to push
its thress goodfornothing scoundrery brutes to the
rear There is call for the drunken Ioud-mouthed,
voteseling member Of the negro race to hide out
On the other hand the mobs are being treated more
plainly than they have ever been The sheriff who pro
tects his prisoner and doesn't spare the doing it.
is getting commentator. The mob instead Of getting
pat on the back extreme honor is being shown
up as criminal aggregation Of bloodhirsy brutal and
murderous thugs the prominent citizen" who leads
the mob usually doesn't like the designations, he
swear off on mobs number Of communities which
have been posing as the avengers Of outraged decenoy
ore being told bunty that their motive is racial hatred
It is about time for wholesome. openfaced Truth to
have hand in the proceedings. The race difficulties
in this country are now more than incidental sectional
Or local Burnngs Iynchings shootngs not confined
longer to the SOUTH they have occurred generally, and
with increasing frequency. The white mob no longer
make sure that has the guilty negro in several in
Dtances recently it has lynched innocent people, and
shot Others and shot them simply because they were
negroes, and their only fault their color. The
death Of such person for that at the hands of
mob is damnable piece of business which argues for
the necessity of a literal hell
This country has no foothold for the man who is
tuated by desire introduce into public affairs the
element of violence. on the other hand it is not
going back couple of centuries Bishop Turner sug
gests physical designation, the branding iron
Neither viii the negroes emigrate to Africa he
gests.
But what will happen is this: the white man who
murders under the cloak of will be tried and con
aemned as a murderer; and the worthy negro race will
throw out that element within which only ca
pacity for a loafng whsEy-soaked. loud-mouthed and
finally criminal existence.
If this does not come about, the present trouble viii
grow to fearful proportions It is certain it viii
stand still And right now its speed in development is
alarming.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30
A SOUTHERN VIEW OF LYNcHINo.

The New York sun has printed a notable sermon on
The Crime of Lynchng" delivered recently by the Rev
Quincy Ewing in St James Episcopal church at Green
Vile. Miss. After declaring that cause OF the many
ynchings in Mississippi and other Southern States
could be found any desire the part of South
ern whites to set rid OF the the negro in fact
being necessary the industries of the South; that
could not be found any to get even with the
Tor coming the country for he did not
voluntarily; that it not because the negro had
invented and extraordinary crime for he was
not lynched for crime but rather many and
varied crimes, including those common to both whites
and blacks that not because Of any fear that
could not be convicted OF that they would gain
the upper hand in social industrial political life the
speaker said
For none of the reasons suggested IS the negro
lynehed in Mississippi He is ynched the very sim
pie that an alien to the people who
lynch him and by OF the law as respected and
administered their underng poweress to appeal tie The
law for protection Replace the negro in Mississippi
10y other of aliens make them also underlings
and certain the shines they would lee Iynched
just the negro is. And this means that the same
essential spirit is dominant 3lissssipp-n lIissssin
pi of the twentieth century-that dominant in Eu
in the Dark Ages-thGl ruled in France more than
i've hundred years aso. when pious Louis cancelled
third OF the claims held by Jews against Frenchnen fer
the benefit OF his SOUL ruled at Verdun where the
Jews, mad VITA huddled together in tower of
refuge, hurled down their children the howug mob
hoping thus vainly. satate their greed fer Jewish
bood,-essentially the spirit that five hundred
years ago lighted fire FOR every Jew whole French
provinces; and dug thar trench Chnon. and raised
that pile where nearly hundred Jewish men and
women were burned together burned because. fanda-
mentally. they not FrenChmen by race
Alas. alas, that should do such boastins of our
civilization putting TO shame the centuries gone, such
boastng Of our proeress freedom our democratic
ideals. or enlightened laws suea hoastns whsle ve
bark back the dark age TO copy its standards ard
methods such boastng ana are lot Yet enlishtend
enough 70 abstain from tamplug under bloody ft the
law We boast Of. NOT yet masters sufficiently az The
passions that asen The angs Of brute ID e throat
Of another not his KIND; that able TO treat with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30
LAgoR THEN AND NOW.

In Of the leading manufacturing centers Of Rhode
Island far from the spot where Blackstone emgrat-
ed to those plantations old Gotten mill which the
prosaic nomenclature of trade is known Mill No 1.
Its venerable walls still stand. and it still running
though Of the first to be created in this
try observer visiting the old mill says that there
still to be found in he community persons who
though well advanced in years look back with pride
to the days when they worked in this mill
In those days it not considered much Of a hard
ship TO labor from 4:30 until in the evening with
the usual recess for meals during the day.
Yet there We're many, features of the mill manage
ment of those days which would be accounted slavery
today There were no steam cars and eectrcs then
and trip to the neaest city couud only be made by
stage coach. There churches and places Of
amusement in the village and the operative was mere
serf cut of from all modern social functions.
And yet the observer hazards the opinion that the
operatives Of that day just happy they
today. On the principle the defender of slavery
argues that the slave Of long ago just happy
the free of today. So much the worse for the
system then The factory operative of so years ago.
with his long hours, servity and wretched pay may
have had to be contented bus argues nothing the
old system.
Shorter hours have been the salvation Of American
working They mean selfrespect, increased time
study their rights and enlarged manhood generally
The contented slave never argument for an out
grown and outlawed system Of industry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30
MErHuEN STILL A eLuNpER.

Lord Methuens still appears in dispatches from
South Africa in connection with those minor operations Of
merit such the capture Of sheep and horses which
form the of many of Lord Ktchener bulletins
Unlike Gaacre and Butler and other officers who re
groted to report defeats he has been allowed to stick
to his work and has not returned England
It VIII be two years since he started for South Africa
with his splendid opportunity for fame before him. His
plan is perhaps to stay longer in South Africa than any
other officer and not to return until the public memory
his inexcusable defeat is less clear That he still
is shown by the story told recently by Yeomanry
officer his rerturn from service under the general
Riding the vedt at the head of column the noble
lord suddenly became Of something shining far
away. "A heliograph" he cried ordering halt; and
sending for his photographers he instructed them
take whatever Hateful message might be flashed them
After several hours of vain effort officer took pity
the persprng sgnalman and gaoped ahead-only find
that their efforts had been directed towards opening
munication with abandoned cracker box upon which
the suns rays danced.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

A Kansas man is take care OF the United States
nerests in South Africa He member of the last
legislature which King Edward addressed his loyal
subjects But Paul Kruger should be assured that
the leEslature resented it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

scientist has excited the society of Germany
against corsets and they adopting lattice o
elastic grths substitute The corset is freak al
WAYS has been and must so
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

The Shamrock is doing all right now, but when she
up against the real thing viii be another story and
another excuse.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

In 1890 the average age at which Americans died
was 81 years 1900 the average had increased to
So The this is that in 1900 the Americans
we're too busy to die.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

Tsr TIVE usosr aUsrars tAi1Ts 81 t1a
world are = Vc-an nelc4ns = 80 21- =
bachelor hcs1llg o2ey.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

Shreveport Louisiana has been hit hard by the
bureau 1t IS shown to be the most unhealthy city
y
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

The Mormon church is now PROSECUTING Japan Japan
move there.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

Congressman Hull IS back from Manila and in
land sean where he won't have 10 carry banner telling
who ra is
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

The saamrock is fast and weu handled. The race
isn't golog to be American walsaway tbs time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

Bishop Turner OF no else get TIE negroes q
this country 20 enlgrate 70 South Africa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

In the opinion CT Mrs. Nation Commissioner Murphy
Of New York is undoubtedly al kinds Of ~heIbound
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

The CITY Of Philadelphia and its environs having
their share contributions from the jar Of disaster
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

There is no telling what might happen TO this country
1 it not Tor the good Offices Of the Chicago Civic
Federation
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

If the Beers do lot surrender England VII get
mad &. them
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-30

Kansas C.ty Tines. Ellsworth fnssli
81 serving LIS f0gth year as an assistant
Trlted States attorney. which d. an o.
See connected with fte department 81
in the fciG ard mostly confined o. tlt
state ~ Texas. sr1 consist 81 taElrs
depozitiu1s in indian depreciation casa
examining the evidence ar4 trar-snl ~ p
u - The attorney EeleraL u is urt 6
clril service feb. az hzs been stated
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was 81 In 1900 the average had increased to
352 The this is that in 1900 the Americans
we're too busy to die.
The Shamrock is doing all right now. but when she
UP against the real thing viii be another story ard
another excuse
shreveport Louisiana has been hit hard by the cen
bureau IS shown TO be the most unhealthy city
ia the country.
The Mormon church is now PROSECUTING Japan Japan
would be good place for the Mormon church Il should
move there.
Congressman Huh IS back from Manila and in
land AGAIN where he won't have 10 carry banner telling
who he IS
There is no telling what might happen TO this country
II it FOR the good Offices Of the Chicago Civic
Federation
IN the opinion of Mrs Nation Commissioner Murphy
Of New York is undoubtedly al kinds Of ~helbound
sinner"
The CITY Of Philadelphia and its enrirons having
their share Of contributions from the jar Of disaster
There vu be 30 war between Turkey and France
6ut EaAem Paha IS probably polishing ep bis sword
The saamroes is fast and wei handled The race
isn't eolag bee American walE-away this time
Bishop Turner OF no enc else get TIE negroes q
this country 90 eHigrate 70 South africa
If the Beers do lot soon Surrender England VIZ get
mad g. them.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-01-31
NOTTa HUTCnIXSON

John Uhl drove to Kngman on Satur-
day last,
Mr., Jeff CONNER will SOON start for
Mississippi his old home where he will
visit relatives and friends,
Miss Carrie Myres of Lincoln pur.
chased a fine new Camera on Saturday
last.
The attendance of our school is cut
down on account Of sickness,
Robert Myers and wife of Lincoln
have returned from the Strip where
they purchased claim for $50. They
intend locating there before another
year.
Howard Shelly came over and took G.
A, Tcemley out riding on Wednesday
last, for the first time Mr., Teemley has
been able to be out for nearly two
months.
Wheat is looking all right,
Farmers are making arrangements to
sow oats, Josiah says the heaviest oat
crop he ever raised was put in with a
disc,
Now is good time to clear the rub
bsh off your ground where you intend
planting potatoes, The sooner the
ground is plowed now the better,
osiah has commenced clearing up
the old brush that has accumulated dur
ing the winter
Sometime will tell you my expert
encc in raising chickens and calves.
DAISY.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-01-31
Obee JOtItngs,

Fine weather and everybody more or
less sick.
The invalids at Mr., Houcks are con-
volescent
lanes Nelson Is plowing for oats or
something else,
John Walstene says the la grippe
never knows when to let loose, We
think so also.
Sene Nelson has recovered sufficiently
TO be back in school,
John Hurry is still paddying and it
seems to agree with him, as he is get.
ting fatter every day.
Oscar Nyburg has started in school.
John Lecburg's family have the la.
grippe, Their visitors from Colorado
have returned home so we have been
informed,
Professor Ray says the grippe still
has him in It's clutches,
The Misses Mary Hurty and Sene
Nelson are doing the janitor act at the
school house these evenings,