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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28

Ben A. Long, the great hunter
of No. 10, has a record of eighty
| three opposums and fifteen raccoons
since the holidays. Mr.. Long wears
the ribbon for 'starvin out de coon.
An alarm of fire was turned in
Wednesday, creating a, little unusu-
al excitement. The little house on
Church street, formerly occupied
by Chinese laundry, caught but
the flames were put out before the
fire department had time to reach
the place.
c. !. Watson was down from
Wickcliffe Wednesday. He reports
everything in good shape at the oil
companys plant and says they are
getting along splendidly on the
we'll since the improvement in the
weather. The we'll at that time
was $50 feet deep.
Mrs. 0. B. Radebaugh attend
ed the meeting of the Missionary
Institute at Fulton this week, and
assisted in the exercises with a
paper on "Woman's Work in For
eign Missions. The Institute is
made up of members from the
Union City and Paducah districts.
The Confederate Committee have
decided on the Illinois Central rail
road as the official route for the
Dallas Reunion. The round trip
rate will be SLIPS with a 25-day
limit ticket. Those desiring to
go will report their names to ]. H.
Mcdowell, or John r. Odom, of
Union City.
A. B. Nichols and E. F. Talley
have purchased the Robien stock of
plumb ing goods and have moved
same to the building in the Brackin
block. The stock above referred to
was attached few days ago by the
First National Bank of this city
and was sold for the benefit of the
creditors of Robien Brothers.
Fred Radebaugh left yesterday
for Cordell, Ga, where he has secur-
ed place in one of the best jewell
~ esta blishments in the South. |
Fred has spent several years in
Porter & Radebaugh's well known
iewelry house in this city. and goes
with a general and practical knowl-
edge of the business. He is a popu-
lar young man and The CONNER
cial wishes him the best of success.
Mr.. D. A. Peerler, a grocer lately
in business at Milan, Tenn, has
into partnership this week
with Mr.. Frank Pardue, buying a
half interest in the business on
avenue. Mr.. Peerler
have located at the Chris
tian parsonage with Rev. Shelburn,
He is travelling man and mer-
chant of some experience and the
firm of Pardue & Peeler will be a
good one.
Mrs Emily Cook, of Rock Springs,
this county, celebrated her 93d
birthday on the 14th of this month.
She has been a resident of this
county twenty years. coming here |
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28

A. Dominges was in Obion Sun
day.
Mrs. Gibson went to Kenton yes.
terday.
Kirk Wells, of Glass, was here
Tuesday.
DIR. Anderson was over from Rives
Saturday.
Mrs. M. L. Faircloth was in Hick.
man Monday.
Miss Kate Cathey has recovered
from lagrippe.
Miss Lizzie Stitt is convalescent
at this writing.
Mrs. Della Price, OF Hickman,
was in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Jeff Mos1er was in Caruth-
ersville, Mo-, this week.
Mrs. Andrew L. Hurt visited
relatives in Kenton Tuesday.
Miss Ina Long, of Rives, spent a
few hours in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wade are re-
joicing at the arrival of a fine son.
Mrs. Quesnell, of st. Louis, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Beck
ham.
Miss Minnie Nelson, of Memphis,
visited Mrs. Harry Edwards this
week.
Mrs. Jennie Bright is very sick at
the home of Mrs. T. C. Hale on
First street.
Misses Bessie and Mamie Gard
ner returned from visit out of
town Saturday.
Col. r. q. Taylor, of Trenton,
visited his daughter, Mrs. Mills, in
the city Tuesday.
The young friends of Miss Pearl
Averitt enjoyed mask party at
her home Monday night.
Mrs. McDearman returned to her
home in Columbus, after a brief
visit 10 Mrs. w. M. Turner.
Miss Annie Lee Holbrook. OF
Dresden, was in the city a few days
IN the earlier part OF the week.
Will Pasgrove, the former night
operator for the Western Union
Telegraph Company, is now day
operator.
Miss Vera Frederick, after an ex-
tended visit to Mrs. j. H. Boswell,
to her home in Columbus,
Mo-, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Polk Armstrong,
Of Gallatin, Tenn, who have been
visiting the latters parents, have
home.
Mrs. M. ]. Friel and little grand
laughter, Guarner Blain Gray,
went to Paducah few days ago to
visit Mrs. Friel's daughter, Mrs.
Wm. 7. Carr.
The grocery house of /. w. Stone
IN First street has undergone a
change in proprietorship this week.
5. H. Stone has purchased half |
of his brother, and the new
irm will be known as Stone Bros.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28
w. G. T. u.

The next regular meeting of our
local union and its department
known as the mothers meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. J. T.
Perkins next Tuesday, 4th of
March, at 2 p. m.
Our last meeting held in my
home was deeply interesting. I
thank all for coming through melt
ing snow, muddy crossings and
chilling winds, thus showing your
zeal, and tor harmoniously giving
me your aid in transacting busi-
ness very beneficial to the cause.
All try to attend next meeting.
Visitors welcome.
MRS. M. E. EDWARDS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28
Democratic District Convention.

A convention of the Democrats OF
the 18th civil district will be held
at the courthouse in Union City,
Tennessee, on Saturday, March l,
1902, at 2 o'clock p. m. for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates to the
county convention to be held on
Monday, March 3, 1902, as order
ed by the executive committee. All
Democrats of said district are in
vited to be present.
JOHN E. WELLS,
Committeeman.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28
A Nioht Alarm

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the brassy cough of Group, which
sounds like the children's death knell
and it means death unless something
is done quickly. Foley's Honey and
Tar never fails to give instant relief
aud quickly cures the worst forms of
Group. Mrs. p. L. Cordier, of Man
nington, KY, writes: "My 3-year-oId
girl had severe case of Group: the
doctor said she could not live. gotta
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, the
first dose gave quick relief and saved
her life" Refuse substitutes. Nails
ling's Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28
Marriage Licenses.

James Ode Griffin and B. T.
Morris.
t. c. Ward and Miss E. A. Sink
Ter.
Thos. Jones and Miss Maggie
Harris.
]. 0. Griffin and Miss Sophia Hill.
t. R. Massey and Miss Blanche
Sowell.
Ed Loafman and Miss Ada Bugg,
Edwin Choate and Miss Effie
Bugg.
Luther Johnson and Miss Minnie
Gray.
c. B. Dew and Ethel Ramsey.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28
Warren McDouald Bivouac.

All members of the B1vouac are
requested to meet in Union City, at
2 p. M, on Monday, March 8,
1902, to arrange for the trip to the
Dallas Reunion and to transact any
other business that may be present
ed. w. w. CASEY,
HENRY MoFFETT, Commander.
Adintant
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28
$4,000 BLAZE.

Shaw Bros big department store
IN Hickman was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. The flames
broke out about one o'clock and the
entire building and goods were soon
a mass OF ruins. The stock and
building were valued at $4,000,
with $4,000 insurance. A family
residing upstairs narrowly escaped
burning in making their exit. The
reporters are indebted to Mr. Ben
Bramham, who was on the ground,
for the facts.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28

When pain or irritation exists on
any part of the body the application
of Billiards. Snow Liniment will give
prompt relief. Price rs and so cents.
Nailling'S drug store,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28

DR.. Paul M. Joyner went to
Dyersburg to be present and acted
as groomsman for his old friend
and schoolmate, DIR. Benz. w. Har-
per, Of Los Angeles, Cal, who was
united IN marriage to Miss Fife
Pierce, an accomplished belle of
that place, last Tuesday evening at
the home of the brides brother, Mr.
Meriwether. DIR. Joyner's partner
for the occasion was Miss W1llo
Pierce, the bridesmaid.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28

Pete and Charley Heppner were
at Poplar Bluff, Mo-, this week ON
visit to their brother.
Go to Dahnke's Cate for your
lunch. IF
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28

For genuine bargains see our
great 10 cent counter. Caldwell
Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28

You can help any one whom you
find suffering from infamed throat;
laryngeal trouble, bronchitis, coughs,
colds, ETC., by advising the use of Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup; the great
remedy for coughs and colds Price,
% and so cents. Nailling's drug store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-28
Dyersburg Wedding.

Bread and cakes baked daily a
Dahnke's.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
SENATOR HANNA HASTENS
TO SAVE WILSON'S LIFE

WASHINGTON, July 23-The state de-
partment has taken active steps to save
the life of Russell Wilson, a young Ohio
physician who is held under arrest at
Blueflelds, by the Nicaraguan military
authorities. Wilson was member of the
filibustering party which made landing
near Money Point, about four miles from
Bluefields. Most of the party were cap
tured, owing to the inability of the COM
mander of the expedition to land REIN
forcements on account of heavy weather.
The Nicaraguan general was about to ex-
ecute him summarily, but finally consent
ed to wait.
The trial was by courtmartial and 1t is
the understanding that death sentence
was almost inevitable.
Wilson Gives at Milan. O., and Senator
Hanna has interested himself in the case.
Acting Secretary Hill has telegraphed
to the United States consul at San Juan
del Norte to make On immediate investi-
cation and report at once not only TO
the department but also to Senator Han
ma In addition the consul was directed
to use his good offices with the Nicara-
guam authorities in FAVOR of Wilson. as
Senator Hanna has represented that rs
was not a comhatant, but was attached
to the revolutionary expedition in a med
teal capacity. The department never has
been informed officially Of the facts con-
hected with Wilson'S capture and In this
case is acting entirely on Senator Ham
mas representations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
JOHN N. EGAN
TALKS OF
SUIT
DECLARES THAT THE RAILWAY
COMPANIES ENDEAV0R AT
ALL TIMES TO COMPLY WITH
THE LAW.

SAVANNAH, July 23-Yesterday morn
ing President John NJ. Egan, of the Cen
trail railway, was asked for an interview
upon the suit for $4,000 filed against the
Central and other railroads in the United
States court in Atlanta. He said:
81 have not as yet obtained copy of
the allegations ana my information is OBJ
tanned from the public prints, which no
doubt furnish the material points at is
sue.
THE railway companies endeavor at all
tir1es to comply with the law and when
questions arise they obtain advice from
those who are versed in the law and that
advice Is followed. The railways are
members of no association In the south
east that prevents them from taking in
dividual action whenever the official in
charge decides il is for the interest of his
company to do so. No penalty is charged
for so doing and If this road exceeds 9TH
ers in the amount of business handled 1t
retains all the revenue and is not called
upon to share the same with the other
lines.
"If the present system Of handling cot
ton Is undesirable or If more improved
methods can be inaugurated the same will
be welcomed by the carriers The rail-
ways are interested in the progress and
development Of the country and the sue
cess and prosperity of each individual
farmer located in this district and before
forming an opinion the public should hear
the merits of the case from a railway
standpoint and carefully weigh the adj
vantages derived by the farmer who is
enabled to dispose of his cotton product
on equal terms with his friends who reside
nearer the better markets or who have
more advantageous facilities than he en-
joys"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
P0PE'S GIFTS TO TAFT
WILL BE ACCEPTED

WASHINGTON, July Ex-Governor Taft
has acquainted Secretary Root with the
fact reported in the news dispatches from
Rome that the pope had made. several
appropriate and pretty gifts to himself
and members Of his party and that he
has asked whether these can lawfully
be accepted.
1t was at once recognized that the ques-
ton thus presented involved some very
delicate and interesting points, principal
among them being a possible decision, ex-
pressly to be avoided at this stage In the
opinion Of the officials, as to the temporal
powers Of the pope. If these were deco
rations or gifts of large value, then under
the constitutional inhibition they might
not be received without authority of con-
gress II the pope is regarded as having
temporal power-as being a prince, a po-
tentate or a sovereign.
Secretary Root has, however, avoided an
unpleasant decision of this question by
informing Governor Taft that If these
gifts are not of considerable intrinsic
value, and are personal in character, they
may be accepted as mere souvenirs in
which case the personality of the govern
or need not be a matter of official in
quiry.
On the other hand, If the gifts are of
exceptional value, which is not believed
to be the case from the newspaper re-
ports, then they may be deposited in the
Smithsonian institution in this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
Murnhv z. Co.'S Grain Letter.

CHICAGO, July 23-Wheat has been about
steady today with but little change in prices.
The opening was a little higher on the weather
conditions Cables and moderately bullish
government report but eased of on general
commission house selling, recovering later on
little scattered buying and holding steady
around yesterdays last prices, closing unchang-
ed for July and December and u higher for
September. The weather indications were for
thunderstorms throughout the country
Corn was somewhat slow, and but little in
terest taken In the market. The crowd was in
clined to sell on good crop news but uncer-
tainty relative to local conditions prevented
anything like a general selling movement, and
there was no important change in prices. July
was offered rather freely and on a small trade
declined about 1c, and recovered later and
closed unchanged. Oats were about the weak
est OF the grains, and they show but small
decline except for July compared with yester-
days close There was general commission
house buying early, and this served to steady
the market, but dullness ruled and there was
but little done on either side selling was on
good weather, but early sellers bought some
bacg on prospect OF general rains. Provisions
scattered outside selling caused a little OPEN
ing, but after brokers commenced to buy there
was quick rally. all products becoming strong
and advanced easily under good buying. Eng
fish houses were good purchasers of lard. There
was fair trade all day, and last prices show
advances for everything except distant options
in lard.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
ODD FELLOWS HELD
AN INTERESTING
NEE TING
GRAND MASTER M'ALPIN MADE AN
ADDRESS TO THE MEMBERS
or THE DIFFERENT
LODGES OF CITY.

Tho official visit Tuesday night Of Henry
MoAlpin, of Savannah. grand master Of
the Odd Fellows of this state, to At
lanta lodges, at the corner OF Broad
. and Alabama streets. was one Of the most
interesting meetings held by the Odd Fell
lows in Atlanta for some time.
Grand Master McAlpin arrived Tuesday
night from Savannah at 1880. and was met
at the depot by a committee consisting
Of Deputy Grand Sire John B. Goodwin,
Grand Representative ]. G. Bloodworth
and Deputy Grand Master John A. Hynds.
He was Immediately escorted to the Ara
gon, where he dined. While he was din
ing, Canton Dixie and Canton Atlanta,
the military branches of the order in this
city had formed in front of the hotel,
and escorted Mr.. McAlpin. to the Capital
+ City lodge rooms, where the reception took
place.
All of the Odd Fellows in the city. had
been invited to be present and meet the
grand master and fully 200 members were
present. Deputy Grand Sire of the World
John B. Goodwin. acted as master Of
ceremonies Grand Master McAlpin made
an address. which was the feature OF the
evening" Addresses were also made by
Deputy Grand Master John A. Hynds,
Grand Representative. ]. 6. Bloodworth
and Past Grand Master Alex Dittler, all
of this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
Bell Bros Fruit and Produce Letter.

ATLANTA, Ca, July Blowing to the light
receipts Of eggs. our market has advanced
from 10 to IS per cent. and the outlook now
is for firm market. Hens are meeting with
ready SALE and have shown no decline so far,
that we usually have at this season Of the
year. Large fryers are readily sold at pay
ing prices, while small stock are hard to move
at most any price. The situation Of our butter
market Is far better than IL has been for some
time past, and should you ship nice fresh stock
we feel no hestancy in saying that IL will
be readily sold at good prices. The peach re-
ceipts have been much heavier for the past
prices have ruled somewhat lower this week
However, We think the heaviest part Of the
crop has been harvested andd former prices
will again be renewed. Our market has been
badly overstocked all the season on Gull and
over ripe stock Of pineapples. and in many
cases have been refused for freight charges,
while number one stock and large sizes have
been readily disposed Of at satisfactory prices
Grapes have been selling for a mere song,
owing to the fact that the merchants have
been supplied With them at very low prices
by home growers. Plums are very scarce and
we feel safe In saying should you make any
shipments TO our market they will be readily
disposed OF at prices that will satisfy you
Owing TO the extreme warm weather. we
have been having for the past six weeks and
the heavy receipts Of fish, our market has
been badly iovcrrun. and prices are rul-
ing very low, but we hope to see a reac-
ton in our market, since the weather sItua-
ton is somewhat changed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
RULES ARE CHANGED IN
CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS

United States District Attorney E. A.
Angler has received notice Of an impor-
tant amendment to civil service regula-
ticns bearing upon advancement in office
by means of political influence.
The amendment goes into effect imme-
diately. 1t provides that all promotions
in the classified service shall be recon-
mended by the officer or officers in charge
of the department with which the en-
ploye is connected, and stipulates further
that a breach of this regulation will be
sufficient grounds for debarring the ap-
plicant for the position applied for. If
the offense shall be repeated a second time
1t shall be punished by removal from
office.
The amendment in full is as follows:
Department of Justice. Washington,
d. c., July Is. 1902.-To Officers and EN-
,ployes of the Department of Justice: The
attention Of all officers and employees Of
the department of justice is called to the
following amendment of the civil service
rules:
ION July rule was amended by the
president by the addition thereto of the
following section: s -...~
" No recommendation for the promotion
of any employee in the classified service
shall be considered by any officer concern
ed in making promotions, except it be
made by the officer or officers under whose
supervision OF control such employee Is
serving; and such recommendation by
any other person, with the knowledge and
consent of such employee, shall be sufil-
cient for debarring him from the promo
ton proposed, and a,repetition of the Of
tense shall be sufficient cause for remov-
ing him from the service -.-.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
HAVING A HARD TINE
IN GETTING A WIFE
VIRGINIA GIRLS RELATIVES TAKE
HER AWAY FROM HER BE-
TRoTHED BY FORCE.

CHARLOTTE, N. c.. July 2.-A special
from Wadesboro, n. c., says:
The latest Developments OF romantic
turn is that Of Campbellite preacher pur-
suing a Virginia lass to wed her. The
facts concerning this case as gathered
from an interview with the preacher are
as follows: About the 1st of July Rev. ].
T. Richardson, an evangelist of the Chris
tan faith, became betrothed to Miss Ber-
ia Homer, in Broadnax, Va, the home OF
both, but the fair damseFs parents en-
tered serious protest and the determined
couple arranged a Gretna Green affair.
All went well and they met at the ap-
pointed place with every detail In shape,
but they reckoned without regard to the
resources Of the damsel's parents and FAM
fly, so when the ceremony was about to be
performed. the bride-to-be's family rushed
upon the scene in full force and bodily
took the girl away, where the dumb
founded sutton did not know. But to prove
his fidelity, he Immediately departed in
search OF her, going to Mobile. Ala,
Charleston, S. c., Raleigh and other points
and finally landed here.
One day OF the week before last Miss
Berta Horner. accompanied by her father,
were unexpected visitors at the homes OF
Messrs. c. NJ, w. H. and ]. S. Teal, I'M
cies Of the girl. They had brought her
here to outwit the schemes Of her lover,
but he was not to be foiled. On Wednes-
day night he arrived and soon made
known his mission. but the girl he sought
was closely guarded and all attempts on
his part TO see her were unavailing. The
evangelist tells to today that his girl has
expressed a desire to call off the betrotnaI
and that he Will most willingly acquiesce
and that he will return to Broadnax in a
few days
Mr.. Richardson says that he Is pastor OF
two churches and is also an undertaken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
jim MAYFIELD CAUGHT;
WAS FOUND IN TEXAS

CARTERSVILLE, Ca, July 23-Jim
Mayfield, wanted for numbering a woman
In Barlow county in 1899, has been ar
rested in Wilbarges county, Texas and
will be brought back here by Sheriff
Williams, Of Texas.
Mayheld, who is a man Of good family,
stopped with friend named Bibb at the
house of young woman named Corbin,
who lived near Adairsville. There they
spent the night.
In the morning Bibb was paying at
tention to the woman who held her baby
IN her arms. This angered Mayfield and
drawing his pistol, he fired at him. He
proved an excellent shot for the bullet
plowed through Bibbs chin, cut the wo-
mans throat and wounded the baby. The
woman bled to death and Mayfield fed.
A reward was offered but he has been at
large until last week when arrested in
Vernon, Texas. Sheriff r. L. Griffin sent
a description to Sheriff Williams and the
suspect fitted II exactly. Mayfeld has
many friends in the county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24

CHICAGO, July 23.-Cattle-Receipts, 10 900,
including 1000 Texans and 200 westerns; 109
15c higher; good to prime steers, s7.S5qS. 65
poor 10 medium, s4.5O@7. 7os stockers and feed
calves g. 5OQ7.O0;' Texas fed steers, $4.0O95 Sc
western steers, IS 00G650
Hogs-Receipts today. 20. 900; tomorrow, Is, 900;
left over, 1893; market 10c lower; mixed and
butchers, H15q7.s0; good to choice. heavy,
al. 80; bulk, 81. 1901 Is.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; strong and steady;
good to choice wetheFs. S00146 5; fair to
choice mixed. 81. 50G4.00; western sheep, 81. so
a465; native lambs, s3.0O76. so.
KANSAS CITY, July 2s.-Cattle-Recetpts.
native steers, s5.756S00; Texas and Indian
steers, s25O6465; Texas cows. $25OG350; stock
ers and :, feeders eSd Ssloa6s5; bulls. s2s59426;
Hogs-Receipts, S.OOO; 5@1Oc lower; dull; bulk,
TS54150; heavy, packers, s7.30Q7. 40; medium,
400! 50; light S15@7,5O; workers. a.4Oa7.5o;
sheep-Receipts, 5000 strong; nuttons, 50. 5Oa
ass; lambs 81. 50676. IS; range wethers IS. asa
4.S0; ewes, $4,000. 70. -
ST. LOUIS. July notwithstanding. 1000.
including 5000 Texans; market steady; beer
500; COW sand heifers, 81. 25a5.5O; Texas steers
S300G590; cows and hesfers, $A25G3.7 rs.
Hogs-Reoeipts, $500; 5G10c lower; pigs and
lights g; 25Q775; packers, T.5Oq775; butch
sheep-Receipts, 5000; shade lower; natives.
A006466; lambs. s5.00676 60.
CINCINNATI, July 8.-Hogs lower: butchers
and shippers, S.65Q7.s5: common, s.. S5d7.25
Cattle dull; fair to good shippers, $6.2567.O0;
common, 81. 2543.O0.
Sheep strong, 150G450.
Lambs dull. lower, $S.0096.4O.