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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13
GUBERNATORIAL RACE.

Judge w. H. Swiggart is still
the brightest star in the guberna-
torial galaxy. So far as we can see
he is very near ''the whole thing
in the race. The press of Tennes.
see has everywhere spoken cor
daily and favorably of Judge
Swiggart's race and in every place
he has been greeted with hearty
enthusiasm. Mark these words,
Swiggart will be the next Govern
or of Tennessee and there may be
even higher things than that in
store for him. Troy News Ban
ner.
1t is suggested that an effort
will be made to capture Shelby
County for the Hon. j. B. Frazier
in the coming gubernatorial hand
leap. j. +. Hunter, criminal
Court Clerk of Shelby County, and
a leading politician of that politi-
cal hot bed, is to have charge of
Mr.. Frazier's interest in West
Tennessee, and especially in Mem
phis. 1t is quite probable that
Mr.. Hunter, with all Of his dex-
terity as politician, will be un-
able to deliver Shelby County
over to the Frazier column, for
Judge Swiggart has a strong fol-
lowing in that county and the
| judges friends are not asleep by
any means. Carroll County Dem
ocrat.
1t has been almost quarter of
century since a Governor of
Tennessee hailed from this division
of the State. East and Middle
Tennessee have furnished the great
executive head for that length of
time. 1t is certainly just and right
that the next governor should
come from West Tennessee. We
have only one candidate from this
division, and it is almost certain
that there will be no other. He
is a gentleman who is the peer of
any other gentleman in the State.
No matter who may be presented
to the people, it is hardly probable
that he will in intelligence, legal
knowledge, sobrietY or any of the
characteristics that go to make the
worthy gentleman, or that are to
be considered in selecting COVER
nor, be the superior of Judge
w. H. Swiggart, of Obion County.
A man of marked and conceded
ability, of the strictest integrity,
his eminent fitness for the position
is conceded and we predict that he
will be Tennessee's next governor.
-Somerville Reporter and Falcon.
Judge w. H. Swiggart, of
Union City, West Tennessee's can
didate for Governor, spent few
hours in Somerville Friday. We
were pleased to receive call from
him and were soon convinced that
the high Enthusiastically,
morally and as judicial officer
claimed for him by his special
friends, were we'll founded. II
was his first visit to our town and
he favorably impressed all who
had the pleasure of meeting him.
West Tennessee has no other can
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13
MOSS
DRUG
STORE

didate and it is quite certain will
not have. This section has had
but two Democratic Governors
since the organization Of the State,
and that honor is certainly due us
now. Then, let the Democrats of
West Tennessee come together as
one man to the support Of Judge
Swiggart, who in executive ability
and all other requisites to be look
ed to in a candidate for governor,
is the peer of any man in the
State, come from whatever section
he may. y.-Somerville Reporter and
Falcon.
The big and little political bosses
of the State have run up against
a hard proposition. They have it
on their states to push rough-shod
over the wishes of the people
Mr.. Frazier into the gubernatorial
chair. But the game will not
work. Judge Swiggart, tower
of strength, stands in their way.
That the contest for the ncmina-
ton will be bitter one, no one
who is familiar with the situation,
doubts. Judge Swiggart does not
assume any Of the airs or authority
of boss; he is a plain, unassum-
ing citizen without frills, yet per-
fectly able to take care OF himself
in contest Of this kind. All the
fuss and feathers the people OF the
State now hear about Frazier hav-
ing the State in his pocket by the
grace of Morgan Fitzpatrick Is all
sound. There is nothing in it. 1t
is the usual cry of the bosses,
uttered with the hope of stamped
ing the people into supporting
ring candidate. Swiggart and his
friends are not losing any sleep.
Brownsville States Graphic.
The old adage, "Go away from
home to learn the news, is verified
in a publication we note in the
Nashville Banner that Mr.. j. +.
Hunter, Criminal Court Clerk of
Shelby County, will have charge
of the forces of Hon. j. B. Frazier
in West Tennessee in his fight for
Governor. So far the matter has
been running along pretty much
without consideration, but local
pride of West Tennessee may as
sert itself, and 1t may demand
something besides the privilege of
electing the nominees from some
other section of the State. Judge
Swiggart is a clean, able man, and
the suggestion that his own baili-
wick is to be invaded and he de-
feated by his own home people,
those from whom he should natu-
rally expect hearty support, don't
sound we'll. 1t may be done, but
we don't think it will be compli-
mentary to the local pride of the
Democrats of West Tennessee or
their loyalty to their own section
of the State. We have heard ii
said the highest order Of patriotism
was loyalty, first to home, second
to community, third to district,
fourth to county, fifth to section,
sixth to State, and seventh to the
United States. --Covington Leader.
To break bad news gently 10 like
trying to FIRE off cannon softly.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY SHOT.
Attacked by An Anarchist Assassin While
Receiving in the Music Hall at the
Pan-American Exposition.

that spirit Of geniality the Ameri-
can people so we'll know, when
suddenly the sharp crack of re-
yolver rang loud and clear above
the hum of voices.
THREE MEN TO RESCUE.
There was an instant of almost
complete silence. The president
stood stock still, a look of hesi-
fancy, almost of bewilderment on
his face. Then he retreated a
step, while pallor began to steal
over his features. The multi
tude, only partially aware that
something serious had happened,
paused in surprise while necks
were craned and all eyes turned as
one to the rostrum.
Then came a commotion. With
the leap of tiger three men
threw themselves forward, as with
one impulse and sprang toward
the would-be assassin. Two of
them were United States secret
service men, who we're on the out
look, and whose duty it was to
guard against just such a calamity
as had here befallen the president
and the nation. The third was
a bystander, a negro, who had on
ly an instant previously grasped
the hand of the president. AS one
man the trio hurled themselves
upon the presidents assailant. In
the twinkling Of an eye he was
borne to the ground, his weapon
was wrested from his grasp and
strong arms pinioned him down.
The multitude which thronged
the edifice began to come to real
izing sense of the awfulness of the
scene of which they had been un-
willing witnesses.
A murmur rose, spread and
swelled to a hum, to confusion,
then grew to a babel of sounds,
and later to q pandemonium of
noises.
The crowd that q moment be-
fore had stood mute and motion
less as in bewildered ignorance of
the enormity of the thing, now as
with single impulse surged for
ward to lay hands upon the perpe-
TRAITOR of the crime.
For moment the confusion was
terrible. The crowd surged for
ward regardless of consequences
Some of those nearest the doors
fed from the edifce in fear of o
stampede, while hundreds of Others
from the outside struggled blindly
forward in the effort to penetrate
the crowded building and solve
the mystery.
Inside, on the slightly raised
dais, was enacted within a few
moments a tragedy SO dramatic in
character, so thrilling in its in.
tensity that few who looked or
will ever be able to give succinct
account of what did really happen,
President Mckinley, at the first
shock Of the assassin's shot, re
treated a step, then, as the detec
tives leaped upon his assailant, h'
turned, walked steadily to his
chair and seated himself, at th'
same time removing his hat anC
bowing his head in his hands. IL
an instant Secretary Cortelyou anc
| President Milburn was at his side
| His waistcoat was hurriedly open
ed, the president meanwhile ad
monishing those about him to re
main calm, and telling them not b.
alarmed.
"But you are wounded" CRIED
his secretary, ''let me examine.
"No, / think not" answered tn
president, Il am not badly hurt,
assure YOU"
Il WORST FEARS CONFIRMED.
Nevertheless his outer garment
we're hastily loosened, and when
trickling stream of crimson wa
seen to wind its way down hi
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13

| DUFFALO, IN. >, O0pl' y, 1JOI'-
/ President Mckinley was shot and
seriously wounded by a would-bt
assassin while holding reception
in the Temple of Music at the Pan.
American Exposition a few min
utes after 4 o'clock. One shot
struck the breastbone and glanced
off. The other took effect in the
abdomen, piercing the abdominal
wall, the bullet lodgsng in q
muscle of the back.
Standing in the midst of crowds
numbering thousands, surrounded
by every evidence of good will,
pressed by throng of people,
showered with expressions of love
and loyalty, besieged by multi
tudes, all eager to clasp his hand
amid these surroundings and with
the ever-recurring plaudids OF an
army of sympathizers ringing in
his ears, the blow OF the assassin
fell, and in an instant pleasure
gave way to pain, admiration to
agony, folly turned to fury, and
pandemonium followed.
Tonight a surging, swaying,
eager multitude throngs the city's
main thoroughfares, choking the
streets in front of the principal
newspapers, scanning the bulletins
with anxious eyes and groaning or
cheering in turn each succeeding
announcement as the nature of the
message sinks or buoys their
hopes.
AT police headquarters is me-
dium-slzed man of commonplace
appearance, with his fixed gaze
directed on the floor, who presses
his lips firmly together and listens
with an air of assumed indifference
to the persistent stream of ques-
tions, arguments, objurgations and
admonitions with which his captors
seek or compel him to talk.
DIABoLICAL INGENUITY.
1t was just after the daily organ
recital in the Temple of Music that
the attempt was made. Planned
with all the diabolical ingenuity
of which anarchy or nihilism is
capable the would-be assassin car
ried out the work without hitch,
and should his designs fail and the
president survive only to Divine
Providence can be attributed that
beneficent result.
The president, though well
guarded by United States secret
service detectives, was fully ex'
posed to such an attack as occurred.
! He stood at the edge of the raised
dias upon which stands the great
pipe organ. Throngs of people
crowded in at the various entrances
to gaze upon their executive, per
chance to clasp his hand and fght
their way out in the good-natured
mob. The president was in {
cheerful mood and was enjoying
the full and hearty evidences Of
| good will which everywhere met
his gaze. Upon his right stood
President Milburn of the exposi
ton, chatting with the president
and introducing to him especially
persons of note who approached
Upon the presidents left stood Mr.
Cortelyou.
1t was shortly after 4 p. M.
when one of the throng which sur
rounded the presidential party {
medium sized man of ordinary ap
pearance approached as if to gree
the president. Both Secretary Cor
telyou and President Milburn no
ticed that his hand was swatheC
in a bandage or handkerchief
Reports ofthe bystanderf differ as
to which hand. He Worked hi
way amid the stream of people NJ
to tne edge of the dias until h
was within two feet of the presi
dent.
President Mckinley smiled
bowed and extended his hand i
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13
/. Caldwell.
Mayors
Grocery
Co.,.
"The White House"
Oct. |.

As announced, we
will sell for Spot Cash
Only. "Here is one
there is the other.
That's our way. No
exceptions. When the
delivery boy brings
your goods, he is posi-
lively instructed to
bring back the cash or
not deliver the grocer
les. This is plain, but
we mean every word of
it. The inducements
for your trade are:
Lower Prices,
Quality,
Accuracy, and
PromptneSS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13

MRS. Nation says that the man
who smokes in this world will
smoke in the next" remarked the
reformer.
II kind OF thought so myself, !
said the lover of the weed, "but to
make sure l would like to take a
few cigars with me Philadelphia
record.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13
ClJP1N SYSTEM.

For your convenience we
will adopt the coupon sys-
tenn. If you desire we will
sell you a book composed
Of coupons. These books
are for SIS and SO each.
You then use these coupons
in settling for your pur-
chases. TO illustrate; A
book is made up of 1-cent,
2-cent, 3 cent, Scent,
10-cent, 25-cent, 50-cent
and SIC coupons. Your
bill amounts to $1.63. You
tear out the following cou-
pons: $1.00, 80 cents, ten
cents and 3 cents, and hand
them to the boy and he will
giyeyou a receipt. Right
here let us state that we
send a receipted, itemized
bill for every purchase. No
chance for mistakes in do
ing business this way, is
thereg
Using this System You Al
ways got The Exact Change.
What does this Amount to
In a Year 2
Each coupon has our
name upon it. If for any
reason you become dissat-
istied with us, our goods,
or our way of doing bust
ness, bring us the book and
we will cheerfully refund
you every cent it calls for.
sNo questions asked" Be
cause you have paid for a
hook is no reason that you
have to trade it all out.
Nor that you will have to
pay more for your goods.
NOl The very minute you
want to quit, that's all right
The cash is waiting for you.
These coupons in your
hands or ours are worth
Just loo cents on the dollar,
and we have adopted this
system for your conven-
ience. Really, now, don't
you like itl You know just
exactly what you are do
ing. So do we. Come by
and let us show you the
books.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13

We manufacture more phar.
maceutecals than any other
retail drug store in Obion
county.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13

ConghBak thebe made the auseo of
OL41L &SL41Ch coughing Recommended by the citizens
All kinds Pure Spices sold by MOSS at prices as low
FOR
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13

We fill more prescriptions
than any other, because we
have the confidence of the
physicians.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-09-13

To break bad news gently 10 like
trying to FIRE off a cannon softly.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15
Occurrences Before the Siege of vicksburr.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: | was q
member of Co. ID, 22d Ky, and during
1867 we were attached to the Thirteenth
Corps, commanded by Gen. Sherman. Pre-
paratOry to the Vicksburg campaign there
was general rendezvous at Memphis,
Tenn. Gen. Sherman appeared in per-
son and reviewed our command. He wa.
followed by his Staff and Orderlies. III
was late autumnal day, and amid thu
blast of bugles, rafting of drums, and roar
of artillery Gen. Sherman rode along our
line, occasionally checking his horse to
speak pleasantly to the men.
Harvey Niiburn had on boots he
asked if he preferred boots to shoes. BE
spoke to George Ruder, asking him how
many cartridges he had in his cartridge
box. George replied None" Sherman
rode on to address his next man. | said
to George, after the General had passed:
What made you tell him you had no
cartridges" He replied: Il understood
Sherman to ask about a deck of cards ?" I
shuddered when George told the General
he had no cartridges, as it was contrary
to regulations to be destitute of ammu-
milton.
After the review we boarded trans-
ports for Vicksburg, THE Gibraltar OF
the COnfederacy." We Travelled during the
day only, lying along the Mississippi
shore at night. When Headquarters
stopped, the boats dropped in above until
all the fleet was lined along the shore,
looking much like a huge steamboat land
ing. We reached the mouth of the Yazoo
on Christmas evening, and cast anchor
preparatory to ascending the Yazoo the
next day. We well knew we We're on the
eve of desperate conflict, and that many
of our comrades would give up their lives
i'll the great undertaking before us.-A. ].
JACOBS, Co. d, 22d Ky, Smoky Valley,
NY.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15

but the men were not accoutered; they
stood around in groops, looking gloomy
and dissatisfied. We soon learned that our
regiment, in company with the 56th Ohio,
was to be left to guard the camp equip
age, and if necessary to convey all to the
landing at CrumpS
1t Is stated III an old and much revered
book that those who remain shall receive
equally with those who go forth to battle;
but as l now remember the scene, the two
regiments who were detailed for guard at
Camp Crump No. during those two
dreadful days would most willingly have
exchanged places with any of the regi-
ments that then went forth to battle; and
few Of the men so left took pleasure in
the thought that they were that day COW
ering themselves with glory while idly lis
tening to the struggle of their comrades,
and few if any of them at this day feel
like claiming the honors az suggested in
the Book.-SnIEoN GILLIs, Co. X, 6Sth
Ohio, Bryan, Ohio.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15
81 think they have more men than you
have General"

81 think they have more men than you
have, General"
Did You see any artillery?
Eyes, l counted 20 cannon"
ANY cavalry!'
Eyes, some; not great deal"
"What sort of a looking man is PriceE
"He is quite thick-set man with light
side whiskers. He looks like n preacher.
What sort of man is Van DORM
"He is quite tall man, with black
hair. chin whiskers and black mustache;
ing about giving you a licking (Ihat
made the General laugh.)
what did they say about it?'
"They said they were going to Che
walla first and gobble up the Yankees
there, and then come down to Corinth."
ing:"
I'm few days-tomorrow, guess"
After the story had been told the Gen
eral turned to me and said:
well, Captain, you think this story
is correct|'
Yes. General; l know it is. He has
told you the story just as he told 1t to
me, and you may depend upon it being
true
This Is a wonderful little boy" he
said. IF you will leave him with me
l can make good use of him."
But, General, he is not my boy. l
cannot do that. But if at any time he
gets any information that l think would
be of service to you, you shall have it.
Surely, Captain, this is of great value
to me-"
The General called an Orderly. "Or-
DERBY, request Col. Bouck to report at
1ncp"
The National tribune., 1901-08-15
ZheBqyX e)0AGnea
U2h6sz q zl62zlzlH
By S. B. B0YNT0N.

Sam, am going down to Ripley. Price
and Van Dorm are down there, and want
10 go down and see them"
How do you know that?'
"Why, when | was out in the country
yesterday l heard the people talking
about it."
Il don't want you to go there. 1t is
80 miles to Ripley, and the rebels will
gobble you up. i don't want you to go.
well. l am going outside of the pick
cts, and if l don't get back tonight you
may knew that l have gone to Ripley"
WITH THE REBEL ARMY TO RIPLEY.
He started off, and l saw him no more
for three days. Then he came into my
room and threw down n bundle of dried
apples and n chicken done up in an old
piece of woman's dress.
There is something for you, Uncle
Sam" he said.
Where in the world have you been,
Albert? q | said.
Il have been to Ripley, and | saw the
rebel army. too. l stayed all night in
their camp"
The National tribune., 1901-08-15
Appreciates The National Tribune.
NIiIbank IS. d. Review.l

Levi Copyright, janitor at the Court
House, and who served in the war of the
rebellion as a member of Co. 3, 141th n,
Y, is a great admirer of The National
Tribune, published at Washington. Mr..
Copyright says that if there is any old
soldier who does not read The National
Tribune he is missing great paper-as
81 year-that each week contains q
vast fund of interesting reading to old
soldiers upon such matters as war rem
iniscences, pension news, army matters,
such as appointments, promotions, assign
ments of troops, location Of regiments,
etc. Mr.. Copyright will be pleased to taks
at any time for The III
bune.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15

Start pyramid" this aoeek. For
explanation read "How to get 600
Guesses, on first page.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15

Start "pyramid Z" this ,ceek. For
explanation read "How to get 600
Gues8es," on first page.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15

Start pyramid" this aceek. For
explanation read "How to get 600
GueSses," on first page.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15

There nre some things in this world
that man should see and n woman
should not, and the book issued by The
Won mohl Co., Cincinnati, O., is one of
those things. 1t is not intended for small
hoys, but if any of our elder readers will
send for n copy, they will receive it by
return mail absolutely free of cost.
Address The Won Mohl Co., 526, B,
Cincinnati, o.
The National tribune., 1901-08-15

4 KOIu HIIII nc LtIu UIVU III CdIIIUTUId.
Some years after this / met Gen. Rose
Grams in Milwaukee at the Plankington
House. About the first thing he said af-
ter l made myself known to him was:
Whatever became of that little boy, AL
bert! He was bright little fellow, and
have often thought of him. That boy
saved the battle of Corinth."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

A Certain Cure for Chilblains.
Sh AXE into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease, q
powder. II cures Chilblains. F'rostbites
damp, Sweatening, Swollen feet. At all drug
gists and shoe stores, IS Sample free. Ad
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

The subject Of new or enlarged ex-
ecutive mansion for the housing of the
presidents family is before congress, but
not likely to be acted on at this session
Of congress. 1t will probably be deter
mined at the next. Some favor the con-
struction Of an addition to the white
house so that the living and Office apart
ments of The president may be under
one roof. Others contend that separ.
ate, distinct building should be erected
as, q home for the president and his FAM
lily, and the white house be left as it is,
to be used for the transaction Of official
business. We quite agree with the Chi
eago Tribune that the latter are right.
The white house is historic building
which should be let alone. There should
be no additions to it, for they cannot be
built without making an architectural
botch Of enroaching on the sur, ounding
grounds. which should be lelt free of
buildings. The presidents private
quarters should be disassociated entirely
from his business Office. No inc5nven.
ience, will ensue if they are quite a
distance apart.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
YANKEE sHREWDNEss.

n { - = {
Several years ago an eastern dealer in
wire nails was customer of the II. P.
Nail Co., of Cleveland. When the
American Steel. & Wire Co., absorbed
the H. T. Nail Co., he sent to the trust
and ask for quotations. The price of
wire nails had advanced considerably,
and the eastern buyer declared, when he
received the quotations, that he would
not purchase from the "trust.'' The
American Steel & Wire Co.,, realizing.
that it controlled the nail field, did not
bother the eastern dealer, feeling that
he would soon send in his order.
Some time later the "trust" received q
mammoth order for wire nails from EuI
rope. The nails were shipped across the
ocean, then back again until they finally
fell into the hands of the eastern dealer.
He sold the nails at retail at lower
price than other dealers. and this led to
an investigation upon the part of the
trust. The American Steel & Wire Co.,
then discovered that the Yankee dealer
in the east had been able to order the
nails through friend in Europe. He
paid freight both ways across the At.
lantic ocean, paid commission to his
friend for handling the nails, paid the
duty, and even then he was able to sci
them at lower figure than the prevail
ing prices-all through an extremely low
quotation given the European buyer
Hardware Dealers Magazine, September
1900.