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The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
THE KROONLAND DISABLED.
The Red star Liner Returns to Queenstown With Her Steering
 Gear Disabled.

Queenstown, Dec. 10.-The Red Star line steamer Kroonland. which sailed from Antwerp for New York, Decem- Der 5. and reported by wireless tele- graph Tuesday that her steering gear was disabled. and that she was return ing here. arrived without assistance. Her steering gear was disabled but she had little difficulty in steering by means of her twin screws. The Kroonland has goo passengers on board It Is anticipated that they will be transferred to the White Star line York
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
NEW PRESIDENT OF DEPAUW.
nr. Edwin Holt Hughes Inaugarat- ed ns President of Depauw Uni-
 Nersity at GrcenrastIc, Ind.

Indianapolis. Ind, Dec. 10.-Edwin Holt Hughes was inaugurated presi- dent of Depauw university at Green castle, Ind, today
 The guests included a number of college and university presidents, alumni from all parts of the country and Senator Albert J. Beveridge, who was graduated from Depauw in 1885 and who delivered the principal ad- dress, The school and the nation was his theme.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
WEAKENED IN ITS FIGHT,
Independent Settlements Have Weakened the Building Trades
 Council at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 10-The Build Ing Trades council has been weakened Tn It's fight with the Builders Exchange league by the settlement of the dis pute between the sheet metal workers ana the master timers, and the with orawal of the hoisting engineers from the council. In both trades. work has been resumed. The lockout against tne other building trades continues.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Four Men Drowned.

Reding, Cal. Dec. 10.-Four men were drowned Tuesday night in the Sacramento river near the mouth of Middle creek. They were Charles Mo Creery, John White, William Weiner and William Smith. All were unmar- ried and were employed in the shelter at KeSwick
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
MENACING RUSSIAN FLEET.
A Strong Russian Naval Force Hns Arrived at Chemulpo. the Port
 of Seoul, COrea.

Tokio. Dec. 10.-A strong Russian
 squadron consisting of eight warships, including two battleships, has arrived at Chemulpo, Corea, the port of Seoul, the capital. to support Russia's oppo- sition to the proposed opening of Yongampho to the commerce of the world. The Russians threatened to land 5000 men and march on Seoul, should Corea disregard their warning.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
Upon Time and Place for Na- tionaI Convention.

Washington, Dec 10.-James K. Jones, chairman of the democratic na- ticnal committee. has issued a call for the committee to meet at the Shore ham hotel in this city Tuesday, Janu- ary F, for the purpose of deciding up- on the time and place of holding the democratic national convention.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
THE REPORT AT WASHINGTON.
AboNe Movement Against Advice of
 Colombian Representatives.


 Colombian Representatives.
 Washington. Dec. 10.-Dr. Herran. the Colombian charge d'affaires, au- lhorized the statement that if troops rom CartaSena have landed near the mouth of Atrota river. as reported by the French steamer which has arrived at La Guayra, 1t is directly in opposi- ton to the advices of both himself and Gen. Reyes.
 Gen. Reyes stated that the La Quay "a dispatch was the first information he had received of the reported move ment of Colombian troops. He de- clared, ioweyer, that if it is true. as stated, that such movement has taken nlace, it was without any orders from him.
 The general has been fully informed by the president himself as to the in tentions of the government of the united States respecting the isthmus. lie was told by the president that as was set cut in the presidents message 10 congress, the United States had de- termined to maintain the indepeudence of the new republic of Panama against all corners. While this guarantee is contained in treaty now pending be- fore the United States senate. and as yet unratifled, the administration has Tor some time past been acting upon the theory that the understanding is in full force. Therefore, all necessary preparations have been made to exert whatever physical force may be neces- sary to protect isthmian transit.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Indiana Out. Iowa In.

New York. Dec. 10.-Orders have been received at the New York navy yard directing that the battleship In- diana go out of commission and that her crew and equipment be transferred to the battleship Iowa. which is or dered to go into commission
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
VIII Pay Dollar for nnlInr

Des Moines, la. Dec. 10.-Receiver Bank of Colfax. owned by the late George D Wood. who committed sui eide, has made a statement tO the eff feet that the bank would pay dollar for dollar
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Wen-Fixed Indians.

Washington, Dec. 10.-The annual re- port of the United States Indian in- spector for Indian territory says the live civilized tribes in the territory including Indians and freedmen, num- Der Si,O00, who hold more than 10000 900 acres of land.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
An Excellent Idea.

Kansas City. Mo. Dec 10.-Orders have been issued by President Corri- gan of the Metropolitan Street Railway Co. that coffee urns be installed at all cable line terminals. and hot coffee served to gripmen on demand without charge.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Steamer Ashore.

Duluth, Minn., Dec 10.-The steam CT '. w. Moore. of the A. Booth line, .s ashore Is miles north, and the tug Schenek has gone to her assistance. Inc steamer carried large number of woodsmen out of Duluth to be dis Tlbuted among north shore camps.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Golden Wedding Celebration.

Pana, Ill. Dec. 10.-Mr. and Mrs. James Seitz celebrated their fiftieth marriage anniversary Tuesday About 200 guests were present. MT and Mrs. Seitz were married in Pana in 1853.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Honcxmoon Ended by smnIlpox.

Philadelphia. Dec 10.-Stricken with smallpox on Thursday last, just one week after his marriage and while on his honeymoon, Frank Thistle. of Or ange. N J.. is dead at the municipal hospital. The wedding took place in New York
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Costly Cotton Fire.

Sherman. Tex, Dec. 10-The cotton compress of ths Birge-Forbes company and 2.000 bales of cotton were burned here Tuesday. Five box cars belong ing to the Houston & Texas Central railway were also destroyed. The loss is s2OO, 900.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Mrs I-nncio Married.

Mexico City. Mex. Dec. 10.-Mrs. Ignacio Mariscal. formerly Miss Laura Smith. of Washington. D. C.. wife Of the secretary of state of Mexico, died, Tuesday from cancer.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Sentenced for Perjury.

New York. Dec. 10-Henry Farley, walking delegate of the painters un- ion. who committed perjury in con nection with the trial of Samuel J. Parks, pleaded guilty and was sen fenced to not less than one year, nor more than two years, in the state pris- On
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Noted EdncnInr Dead.

Lexington. Ky. Dec. 10-Prof H. H. White. aged S2. former president of the Kentucky university. and later pro- lessor of mathematics in the same col lege. died Wednesday. He was one of the most noted educators in the south
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Jsed Hnfchet as weapou

Evansville. Ind. Dec. 10.-Noah Seals, 70 years old. and David Gates aged 50, quarreled near Gentryville Tuesday, and Seals struck Gates on the head with hatchet. killing him instantly. Officers are looking for
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
.Jucob IIussinger.

New Orleans Dec. l0-Jacob Has singer. for many years proprietor of the German Gazette, and president of the German Savings Bank & Trust Co. died. Tuesday night, aged 75 years.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
BUTLER CASE
 IS REVERSED
The Missouri Supreme Court Re- verses the Case of Edward
 Butler, of St. Louis.
HIS SENTENCE IS ANNULLED
 AND THE PRISONER DISCHARGED

Butler Was Convicted of Having. Attempted to Bribe Dr. Chapman. Member of the St. Louis Board of Health. in the Award of the Garbage Contract.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
Mrs. Kimberlin,

Mrs. Hulda Kimberlin, wife of Mr,
Matt Kimberlin, died yesterday morn,
ing, August 6, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Lee Maddox, near Mat
son Switch. Mrs. Kimberlin had been
in bad health for some time and death
resulted from dropsy. She was about
sixty-tive years of age, member of
the Methodist church, highly esteemed
as a kind neighbor and good Chris
tian woman.
Mrs. Kimberlin lived near old Jack
sonville, and leaves a husband, a
daughter, Mrs. Maddox, and a son,
Ben, to lament the loss of their friend.
She was d Sister of Mrs. Marion Clogs.
The funeral takes place to-day at
Mt. Zion, and services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Sam Wynn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
Mrs. Edge.
reaved.

Mrs. Rebekah Edge, whose death
resulted from fux last THURSDAY
night at the home of Mr.. Luther
Hurt in Number Fifteen, was born
in Obion county. Her father was
Daniel Marshall, and she was a
niece OF Mrs. Margaret Hurt (Aunt
Shug), by whom she was reared
She was about 40 years of age, a
Christian and pure, good woman.
Some years ago, while on visit to
Texas, she met and married
Mr.. Edge, worthy gentleman and
a most excellent citizen of Bryan
in that State. One boy was born,
who is now about 8 years of age.
With Mrs. Edge during her illness
of several weeks was her husband
who tenderly administered to his
companions wants night and day,
mark of his trorg devotion.
Rebakah was one of our child
hood friends, and we drop a flower
and tear upon her bier, whose life
was a sacred memory.
The remains were conveyed to
Texas for burial by Mr.. Edge.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
Mrs. StoYalI.

The columns of The Commercial
accidentally failed last week to con-
I.edu q record of the death of Mrs.
Matte Stoval1, wife of Esq. W. B.
$otovall, a most estimable lady and
<-itizen of the Seventh district.
Mrs. Stovall was the daughter of
me-. and Mrs. John Olive, and since
her marriage to Mr.. Stovall, TWEEN
ry'six years ago, her home and
kindness have sheltered her dear
old parents, She was a member of
Cae Primitive Baptist church-a
~Chr1stian indeed and in truth.
Her family surviving are the hus-
Oand and four children, of whom
the latter are Mrs. Katie Beau
champ, Gene, Norbet and Mabel.
Mrs. Stovall was one of those
characters whose lives are strongly
dinkel with the church and every
~worthy cause, wife and mother
whose home was the haven of life's
peaceful, happy abode; a friend
whose kindness and a nelghbor
whose usefulness were known and
highly appreciated. Such another
1Lfe goes out and these ennobling
influences and important response
Utilities will rest upon other shout
,iers. May they be as true to their
rtTust.
The remains were laid to rest at
,@Cane Creek cemetery on the follow
Tng day. We offer our sympsthy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
NEW FACULTY MEMBER.
Onion City Business College Employs
Able Instructors.

Mr. w. McC0rma", a gentlemen o
distinguished appearance and bearing
-s3a6 an accomplished instructor in adj
%sEsRs3ed bookkeeping and business
tF;sdaing, who comes with an extra
ordinary reputation ia ability and ex-
47ay to complete the terms of accept
s2Aee for a chair at the head OF that
e1anar tment in the Union City Bust
sness College. Mr.. McCormac is direct
from ST. Lous, where he has been en-
Sg2ged for several weeks by the Paris
Manufacturing Co, wellknoWn manu-
facturers of toilet articles and per-
fumes, introducing and directing the
operation of new 20-column system
s9f books for the exclusive use of that
,sttfiuential corporation This work
Alg. McCormac has completed to the
absolute and entire satisfaction Of the
Paris Manufacturing Co., transform
eng a bungling, cumbersome, old style,
impractical, obsolete set of account
books in the space of few weeks to d
new method complete, up-to-date,
simple in detail, comprehensive, sys-
GetAatic and eminently successful and
satisfactory.
ME. McCOrmac was resident of Col
e3rado for number of years and the
ftg&ader Of the McCormac Commercial
college of Cripple Greek, which he
<99wducted successfully for a number
&1f years when it was consolidated with
che well known Colorado Springs Bust
E2ees College. In this institution he
remained until short time ago, when
f,e @a3nt to St. Louis.
,Nr. McCormac comes to our city to
@a&s engaged in a similar capacity in |
&1he Union City Business College. He
i'll accredited by men of responsibility |
RS an elegant, intelligent, refined
zsgeatleman, a man of strong moral
character and distinguished caste.
sG56S ability is unquestioned, his SER
vices being in demand by the best col
a3eges in St. Louis and other cities.
This was overcome, however, by the
contemplating officials of the Union
City Business College in making Mr..
-Nl0Ioemac very desirable and fiatter-
nag offer, which he was pleased to ac-
1cept.
Parents, young men and young
E2dies, this is your opportunity. Here
at home is offered all the advantages
of business training heretofore only
obtained by gong hundreds of miles
and living for months in musty city
boarding house. This school desires .
your support, and the opportunity :
soffered is one that should appeal to s
every citizen. ,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

Mrs. Catron.

; Mrs. Udora Allen Catron, wife {
John Catron and daughter of Thos
} and Nancy Wade, died at the fam
lily residence near this city last Sat
urday morning august 1, 19O3)
about IL o'clock.
Mrs. Catron was a sufferer from
an illness lasting three months las
last year, from the effects OF which
she never fully recovered, and on
June 20, 1908, her recent illness
from typhoid fever began.
The subject of this sketch was
born March 8, 1858, over As years
ago. On June %, 1879, she was mar
ried to Mr.. Catron, and the union
was blessed with three daughters
and one son Misses Carrie Lee,
Mary Emma, Ellie Lurline and
Thomas Homer.
Mrs. Catron was a member of the
Christian church, one of those
women distinguished among friends
and neighbors for the many noble
qualities of mind, heart and soul,
which make them the hope and in
SEPARATION of humankind. She was
the light of home and Preside, the
shrine of mothers devotion:
neighbor whose counsel was always
in demand, and a friend with ever
helping hand. Her name was a
synonym for that which is lofty and
pure in life. and what must be the
inheritance OF such spirit? "In
my house are many mansions" and
such place He has prepared for
His children.
The funeral services were con-
1ucted at the residence by Rev.
and Judge La wson, after
which, surrounded by large cor
.ege, the body was conveyed to East
View for burial.
We offer our sympathy to the be-
eaved.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

lieve that answers to one or two
questions were not true. Counsel
for insurance companies wished
witness to prove parts of contracts
with company from memory. Wit
ness wished contracts produced,
when he could state whether or
not he penned sentences ascribed
to him. There was insistence for
objections to talks by witness
counsel, and the court ruled that
witness need not answer unless he
wished. Witness said they didn't
notify companies that Walker had
other in surance; didn't know it to
be a fact, thought there might
have been, BUTT was not his duty
to inform companies, as they had
other resources for such informa
ton. On one policy witness would
not consider Walker q good risk
for more than $1,000.
The court took a recess yester-
day until Wednesday.
DR.. Krauss stated Wednesday
night that he thought it would be
at least two more days before all
Of the tests could be made and be-
fore any definite announcement as
to whether or not there was pres
ant any poison in the stomach
could be given out. So far, accord
ng to DR.. Krauss, all the tests
hat have been made have resulted
negatively. No trace of poison
las as yet been discovered by DR..
lrauss, but all of the necessary
ests have not been made. f;
There are several more tests to s
,e made during the next two days
" DR.. Krauss before it can be ;;
definitely determined whether or
lot there was any poison in the
tomach of the Union City man.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
NUMBER THREE.

Uncle Lee Gray is on the sick
list.
j. A. Cloav is at Curtner Springs
this week.
David Gray transacted business
in Union City Monday.
DR.. Park make a professional
call in this community Tuesday. j,
Mrs. Mary Freeman is quite
sick with symptoms of slow fever.
Billy johnson and family are
spending this week at Curtner
Springs.
Miss Adell Williams, of the
Bluff, spent Saturday night with
Fannie Williams.
Cliff claimed he was buying hogs,
but we don't know those widow
ers; you can't always tell.
John Howard and family, visited
Mrs. Minnie Ferrel, at Horn
beak Saturday and Sunday.
Ed. Evans, Robt. Kersey, John
Glover and Willie Huffman spent
Tuesday at the lake fishing.
S. M. Edwards is home, after
weeks stay with his brother, Ben
Edwards, in Middle Tennessee.
Cliff Wall, one of Protemus'
dashing widowers, dined with the
family of Nh. Freeman Tuesday.
Barleycorn became enthused
with perfect bliss, because his bet
ter half bestows that annual kiss.
The annual series of services
will begin at Reelfoot church Sat
urdaY. Everybody invited to at
tend.
r. W. Irvine and family, of
Paducah Junction, were guests of
j. Howard and family one day
this week.
Miss Vera Clark returned to her
home in Union City Monday, after
a pleasant visit with the family of
her uncle, Ed. Evans.
John Hudson, accompanied by
Mrs. Cora Hampton, were guests
of the family of Joe Hays in
Hornbeak Saturday night.
"Old Rusti, F." will you please tell
me what you know about that
church attendance in the land of
Protemus, as we could not trace
your whereabouts that afternoon.
We knew Joe had been driven in
your direction and that was all.
Lee Roy James happened to
heart rending accident Wednes-
day, while gracefully riding his
brand new wheel, just in front of
two of the fair sex on whom he
had been casting pleasant smiles.
His wheel became frightened at
some COWS on the road side, throw
ing him in the deepest of dust,
changing the looks of his face and
form.
OLD CULVER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
Hoap's ThisS

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case of Cattarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F j.
Cheney for the last Is Gears, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially. able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING. KINNAN, & MHRvIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces or the system. Testimonials sent free
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

Giuseppe Sarto, patriarch of
Venice, has been elected by the
Cardinals as Plus X, successor of
Leo Kill, Pope of the Catholic
Church. He is said to be much
she same character of man as his
predecessor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

Eczema, scaldhead, hives, itchiness
'~of the skin of any sort instantly re-
dieved, permanently cured. Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
For sale at Moss Pharmacy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
Marriage Licenses.

P. S. Hazlewood and Miss Efie
Robinson.
F. M. Miller and Myrtle Lukes.
Geo. Bryan and Deas1e Douglas
]. V. Shapard and Mary Hale.
d. P. Jackson and Jennie Green.
J. H. Balts and Sudie Scott.
Walter Putnam and Rubie House
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
OLD CULVER.

The equal of any and better than
most flours-the Sunshine, made
by the Dahnke- Walker Milling Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
Goods at cost at Fish Bros.

Sunshine -four makes delightful
bread, made by Dahnke- Walker
Milling Co,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07
Hunyadi Water at Moss.

Fresh, hot Cream Bread daily at
Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

Fish Bros. are selling their stock
at cost to quit business.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

Red boiling sulphur water al
Moss.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

Our wagon passes your door every
day; or phone 100 for bread, cakes,
fruits and everything good TO eat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

If you want to buy a buggy go to
Beckham Bros. store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-08-07

The best mixed spices at Moss
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-15

derful Asiatic journey, was born at Stock
holm on February 10, 1865. Stockholm,
Upsaie, Berlin and Halle contributed to his
education and mis- first expedition was
through Persia aud Mesopotamia in 1856
sc. In 1899 he was a member OF King Oscars
embassy to the late shah OF Persia and in
the same year began a journey through
Khorasan. and Turkestan. In 1898 he started
on what proved to be a four years ex-
Pekin via Lop-nor and Thibot, and his late
journey through much of the same country
and including severe trials in the Cobb
desert was begun in 1899 and ended only
last year.
In the directory of the Fi!ty-eighth con-
gress, just out, Senator ]. Frank Alice of
Delaware describes himself las president
OF the Bay State Gas company" thus an
nouncing his Identification with Addicks.
Mr.. Hepburn, the new Idaho senator, is de-
scribed as mot effected by the silver craze
OF 1896" Representative Ames of Massa-
chusctts is probably the only member Of
congress who gives the name of his grand
father benjamin +. Butler) and also that
Of his father (AdelbeTt Ames). The new
senator from Utah in a ~six-iine sketch
takes pains TO say that he was married
September II, 1884. to Alpha NJ. Eldridge."
lie thus makes the attack OF the Utah re-
monstrants an endeaVor to correct the
record"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-15

receipts fl full to all who applied, pro-
yided the debtors would aver they were
unable TO meet their obligations. mo mat
ter whether It is $40 or 500 or $l,OoO'
he declared, amy man who says he cannot
nav II shall have a receipt. | want to Zee!
kindly toward all The people and not have
them burdened with any debts to me- Mr..
Girouard is a French Canadian, who made II
fortune in the livery business and after
ward built up "A hno trade in Importing
Canadian horses, bringing In about 10000
during his career in that line.
There was great iubilation on the floor OF
the house when news was received there
that CONGRESSMAN Ball OF Delaware had
been elected one OF the senators from that
state. Later he was escorted to the senate
chamber. where the congratulations took
such noisy form that President Pro Tenn
Frye felt called upon TO give a few warn
ing taps with his gaveL Or. Ball Will be
one OF the youngest senators. He Is not
vet AZ and graduates to the upper legisla-
tive branch after only two years service In
the house. During the afternoon he had oc-
casion 10 give Illustrations OF the pronoun-
citation of the name OF his colleague. 1t
"a Alec" said tho new senator, as he ac-
cented the last syllable distinctly.
DIR. Anders Sven Hedin, the illustrious
traveller, who lately returned from 4 won