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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
ARMY TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Quartermaster-Gen Humphrey
Issues Annual Report Regard
ing This Branch.

Washington, Nov. lit has been
thought proper, in an official report, to
refer to the army transport service as
a most costly LUXURY" says c. F..
Humphrey, quartermaster general Of
the army, in his annual report to the
secretary OF war, which was issued
Monday. GAS to its costliness, SUBJ
nit actual figures and facts. 1 do not
know in what respect the service can
be looked upon as luxury, unless ref
erence is made to the excellence Of the
enlisted accommodations. II it be a
luxury to furnish our enlisted men with
the class of accommodations now pro-
vided in all the army transports, then
l favor the continuance of that luxury
I'm my opinion, the transport serv-
ice needs no defense whatever, and no
excuse is offered for it by the depart
ment charged with it's operation. l, for
one, do not claim that there is any
memorable military necessity for it's
continuance, but submit that the serv-
Ice is unquestionably very valuable
and economical military convenience. I"
Much Of the quartermaster generals
report is devoted to discussion of. the
transport service. The duties that have
been performed through the service
with the relative costs of transportation
by the government and by contract are
shown in the report.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
ASSN mes Sovereignty.

Santiago, Cuba, Nov 18.-The Unit
ed States cruiser Baltimore arrived
here Tuesday morning from Guanta-
mama. where she officially assumed SOW
ereignty in the name of the United
States over the naval station there.
The Baltimore left in the afternoon for
Kingston, Jamaica, and thence will go
to Baihai-Honda, Cuba, which is to be
made a coaling station Of the United
States
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21

Jiminex Arrives at Santo Domingo.
Cape Haytien, Hayti Nov. 18.-Gen.
Jiminez. the leader Of the revolution
in the Dominican republic. has arrived
at Santiago de los Cabelleros. Santo
Domingo, to take part in definite opera
tons, with the view to making a deci-
sive attack on the capital, San Domin-
go. Ramon Caceres, the revolution
airy general who landed with Jimi-
nez recently in Santo Domingo, re-
manned at Puerto Plata.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Refuse to Abide by Decisfon.

Pottsville, Pa, Nov. 17.-Slattery q
Co., coal operators of Tuscarora, Pa.
have joined the Royal Oak company in
refusing to abide by the decision of the
anthracite strike commission. The en-
ployes have been refused back pay
ment of wages as ordered by the CON-
mission because the operators do cot
recognize the authority of the latter,
The miners have appealed to the con-
ciliation board.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Iowa Bank Closed.

Ireton, Ia, Nov. 18.-The Bank Of
Ireton, a private institution with H. F.
McKeever as cashier, has closed it's
doors. A notice reading: CLOSED for
liquidation" was posted on the doors
and no further statement was given out
The failure Of the Sheldon state bank
is said to have been responsible for the
closing there.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Heavy Loss by Fire.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1S.-Fire early
Tuesday practically destroyed the five
story brick building, 117-129 North
Fourth street. occupied by the Philadel-
phia Straw Board company and several
other tenants. The loss on the building
is estimated at 900 and on the con-
tents $475,000, partly covered by insur-
ance
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Victims of tho Railways.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE inter-
state commerce commission has issued
bulletin showing a large increase In
the number of railroad casualties dur
ing the fiscal year closed June 30 last,
as compared with the previous fiscal
year. There were 1858 persons killed
and 1897 injured during the year,
against 2,819 killed and $4,000 injured
the year before.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Found Murdered,

Peoria. ILL.,, Nov. 17.-Miss May Hen
meyer, q prominent young lady Of
Bishop. who was supposed to have
eloped, was found murdered in a pas
ture near her home. Her body was hor.
rtbly mutilated and half buried.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Railway Opened.

Hong-Kong, Nov. 1.-THE Canton
and Fatshan branch of the Canton &
Hankow railway was opened Monday
in the presence Of Chinese and foreign
n@ctala - 5'=zs' 10y -,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Disastrous 3Blase.

Pocahontas, Ia, Nov. 1S-Fire broke
out in the business section of this city
early Tuesday. The loss is estimated Of
S6Q, 900: insurance unknown.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21

Emperor Continues to Improve.
Potsdam, Nov. 18.-The following
bulletin was Issued Tuesday from the
palace: "The healing process of the
left vocal cord Of his majesty continues
regularly. No more bulletins will be is
sued"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
American Artist Dead.

Paris, Nov 18.-Edward Lord Weeks.
the well-known American artist, died
here Tuesday. He was born in Boston.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
To BE Shipped South.

Denver, Co.., Nov. ia specia,
to the Republican from Pueblo, Co..,
says: Two thousand Of the men thrown
out Of employment by the closing of a
portion Of the Colorado Fuel and Iron
company's works will be shipped to the
southern fields to work in the coal fields
there.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Had No Assurances.
New York, Nov. 19.-FredericO Be

New York, Nov. 19.-Frederico Boyd,
a member of the commission to this
government from the new republic of
Panama, which has just arrived from
Colon, says that in few days a COP
stitutiOnal convention will meet to
formulate a system of government
which will follow closely the lines of
the United States constitution. In dis
cussing the revolution he was asked:
What assurances, if any, did you
have from the United States in refer
ence to it's attitude toward the upris-
ing?"
I'VE knew, of course" he replied
that American men-of-war would be
there to see that the traffic across the
isthmus was not interrupted by fight
ing, and we knew for that reason the
landing Of Colombian troops would
not be permitted. Outside of that we
had no assurances. What we did we
did on our own responsibility and we
depended upon the justice of our cause
for recognition"
The question Of possible annexat; on
Of the isthmus to the United States had
not yet been talked about.
"The| sentiment of the people of
Panama" Mr.. Boyd added, lis to make
the isthmus what 1t seems destined to
be from its geographical position, and
to place it where it can perform most
efficiently its mission in the interest of
progress and civilization, and become
what it has been intended to be-a link
binding together the two Americas and
gateway between two worlds. The
building of the canal now lies with the
United States"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Lord Kitchener Injured.

>Simla, India, Nov. 17-Lord Kitch-
ener, commander in chief of the British
forces in India, has met with q serious
accident while riding home alone from
a country house near here As he was
passing through tunnel his horse be-
came frightened and collided with the
walled side. One Of Lord Kitchener's
legs was broken in two places.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21
Causes Strained Relations Between
Colombia and Washington
Government.
THE SITUATION At B0C0IA
ASSUMES A CRITICAL PHASE
Action of United Str Declared to
he Simply In the est of HUI
mantty and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Fea-
tureH of Hay-Bunau-Vnrilla Treaty
Agreed Upon.

Washington, Nov. 19.-It is learned
mere that the situation at Bogota has
assumed a critical phase as far as re-
lations between the United States and
Colombia are concerned. Minister
Beaupre on the 18th inst. was pressed
strongly by the Colombian govern
ment to know whether the United
States intended to recognize the new
republic of Panama. 1t is understood
that the request was. in such shape as
to constitute menace in the event that
the recognition had been extended. Mr..
Beaupre was instructed by this govern
meht to again inform the Colombian
government that such recognition had
been extended to the new republic of
Panama by the United States. but sim
ply in the interest of humanity and
civilization and in execution of solemn
treaty obligations binding upon the
United States He also was Instructed
to tender to the Colombian government
the good Offices of the United States to
effect a settlement of the difficulties be-
tween Colombia and Panama. The is
sue is awaited with some anxiety here.
Desire to Continue Friendly Terms.
Mr. Beaupre, as has been stated, has
been granted leave Of absence by the
state department and it remains for him
to determine when he shall avail of the
leave. AS an earnest desire of the state
department to continue on friendly
terms with the Colombian government.
1t is pointed out that without bringing
direct pressure to bear the department
! is disposed to do everything in its power
to save any equities Colombians may
have in this isthums. Thus itisrecognized
as entirely proper that some part of the
$10.000,000 which the United States gov
the ratification of the treaty should be
allotted by the government OF Panama
to Colombia in payment of Panama's
share of the Colombian national debt
1t is understood, however, that the Unit
ed States government would not offer an
affront to the Colombian dignity and hon.
or by rendering directly a sum of money
in the nature of bride as a salve for the
separation of Panama and Colombia
and, while it could not specify in its
agreement with Panama that any part
of the 100000 was to be diverted to
Colombia there would be no conceal
| ment of the hopes of the United States
in that matter. The present intention
Of the United States government is to-
include in the new treaty provision for
the payment of $10,00O,000 to the repub-
lie of Panama and to no other govern
ment
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-21

Arranging the Treaty..
The main features of the Hay-Bunau-
Varilla treaty, providing for the con-
struction of an isthmian canal by the
Panama route, have been agreed upon
and the rough draft Of the convention
IS in preparation. No date for the
signing of the treaty has yet been fixed
The Panama minister and Secretary
Hay will have another conference
Wednesday regarding the treaty.
1t is thought that the members of
the Panama commission, who arrived
in New York Tuesday, will remain there
for the present, as it is said their pres
ence is not needed here in connection
with the negotiations for the treaty. It
is possible that when the treaty is
signed the commission may receive ca
BILE instructions to ratify the conven-
ton and thus avoid the necessity of
sending it to Panama.
Unless Mr.. Herran, the Colombian
charge, receives word from his gov
eminent within a reasonable time he
will close the Colombia legation here.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
visit Of Death.

The soul of little Geo. S. Hardy,
Jr., was called from its earthly ten
ement last Saturday afternoon at
1890, after six weeks of physical
pain and suffering from the effects
of typhoid fever. The fair-haired
hero of his mothers heart and
home was but little past the age OF
FIVE. He was the younger OF the
two sous Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S.
Hardy, a quiet, manly little fellow,
whose death brings pail Of sorrow
around the Preside. The ambitions
of his tender life have been laid
aside-the towers and castles that
he built with little red blocks, the
memorable runs ever the mlnla-
ture road. He has hidden his last
farewell to papa mamma and little
brother to await them with happy,
Joyous welcome III brighter land.
He waved adieu to the grand old
soul of Santa Claus and sped on the
wings of love and memory to the
bosom of his Savior. Around the
GREAT white throne he he will chant
the praises of the Redeemer.
Services were held at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy Sunday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock, led by Rev.
Mccoy. The body was escorted to
East View, where large assem-
blage had gathered and laid to rest
beneath a bank of flowers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16

The Hon. Rice A. Pierce and his
secretary, Mr.. I. S. Chamblln, VIII
leave in a few days for Washing
ton City to be present at the open
ing of the special session of Con
gress on the first Mondayin Novem-
her. Mr.. Pierce informs US that
upon the meeting of the regular
session in December he will set
about to secure an appropriation
for custom house in Union City
and will lose no opportunity nor
advantage in bringing about the
desired result. This post office
has been declared to be in the
second-class and the city therefore
eligible for a public building
Our Congressman is the ranking
Democratic member of the Com
mittee on Appropriations and con-
sequently stands in position TIC
get a favorable consideration OF
his bill. Not only that, but he is
always ready and anxious to serve
his people in this way or any other
that presents itself. He was one
of the first Democrats to secure the
rural free delivery service, which
we now enjoy, and no doubt will
be returning home next summer
with an allowance from Congress
for the building of an elegant home
for the Union City post office.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
Death of G. M. Herring

The death of Gus M. Herring oc-
Cured last Sunday morning at 4
o'clock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fope Herring, his parents, near
this city. Mr.. Herring came home
from Arkansas just week before
his death, then already in the
clutches of typhoid fever. The
care and comforts of home and at
tention of friends and physicians
were Immediately given him and
his condition gave no alarm until
Wednesday, when the disease as
sumed the most aggravated type.
From that time the patient suffered
intensely and several physicians
were summoned to his bedside,
among them the noted DR.. Douglas,
of Nashville. All human aid and
skill however, proved unava1llng,
and on Sunday morning the messen-
ger of death silently stole into the
chamber and the soul took its flight.
Gus Montgomery Herring was
born August 10, 1872 In his boy
hood he was baptized into the Epis-
copal church by his grandfather,
Rev. N. N. Cowgirl. AS a young
man he was a genial, companlonable
spirit. handsome of stature and
devoted to his home and friends.
A few years ago he became proprie-
tor of a plant near Hickman, en-
gagged in the manufacture of barrel
hoops. Being successful in this
venture, he moved to Piggot, Ark,
where he became interested in a
more extensive way in this line OF
business. 1t was thus in the midst
OF his prime and promising career
that he was unexpectedly called to
surrender his life. During his last
hours he assured his friends that he
did not fear to go and that he knew
| the time was near.
Funeral services were held at
the residence Tuesday morning by
Rev. Cassius Lee Price, pastor OF
the Episcopal church at Hickman,
and from thence the funeral con
course proceeded to the City Gene
terry, where the remains were laic
at rest. We tender our sincere con
dolence.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
CHEAP LANDS
For Nomeseekers and colonies

The country along the Cotton Belt
Route in Southeast Missouri, Arkan-
sas, Northwest Louisiana and Texas
offers the greatest opportunities for
Homeseekers. Mild climate, good
water, cheap building material, album
dance of fuel, and soil that will often
in a single season yield enough to paw
for the ground. Land can be bought
as cheap as $3.50 an acre, prairie land
at 81 and So per acre up, bottom land
at S. and Sc per acre up, improved or
partly cleared land at $40 and SIS per
acre up. Some fine propositions for
colonies-tracts of 1000 to 5000 acres
at 81 TO $40 per acre-big money in
this for a good organizer. Fruit and
truck lands in the famous peach and
tomato belt of East Texas at $40 to
800 per acre up. Write US for infor-
nation about cheap rates, excursion
dates, also literature descriptive OF
this great country and let us help you
fiud home that will cost you no more
than the rent you pay every year.
E. W. LABEAUME, G. P. ST. A,
Cotton Belt Route,
| ST Louis, Mo
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16

Mayor Jno. 7. Walkers friends
have announced him this week as
a candidate for election to a second
term as Mayor of Union City. Mr..
Walker, we understand, positively
declined to enter a scramble for
the place, but agreed to serve the
citizens of Union City if his friends
demanded it. The demand was
soon forthcoming and hence his
announcement appears in the press
this week. Mr.. Walker is I'M
doubtedly the peoples candidate
when the question of taxation is
considered. He is himself recog'
nized as a tinancier, and believes
in a tariff for revenue only and ar
economical administration of pub
lie affairs. He indorses such i'm
provements essential to the health
and comfort of the citizen, bu
guards carefully any effort which
may cause leakage in the public
funds or a chance for spoils. Thi
is one of his strong points, and ont
that appeals to the citizen and thu
voter. He has repeatedly announc
ed that the municipal taxes o
Union City, in his opinion, were a
at a maximum height and that am
pie provisions could be made TO
public improvements and curren
expenditures on a much lower rat
of taxation. As q fact, the city
Indebtedness, during the admins
tration of the present board, ha
been reduced several thousand do
lars. a new dynamo installed
the light plant and other improve
ments made in comparatively iii
eral way. The Mayors recor
speaks for itself, and upon tn
his friends ask your considerable
of his reelection.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
If DR.. Mckee wants to make the

Il
second race for Floater it looks tt
us like trst-rate opportunity ano
MIGHTY smooth sailing ahead. His
many friends and the newspapers
are making strong demands on
him AS far as we are concerned,
DR.. McRee was unquestlonably our
choice before, and we don't know
who would suit us better this time.
The Doctor made & clean race and
acquitted himself in highly cred
table manner in the General AS,
sembly. He was author OF some
yerv important measures, ranking
committeeman, and a strong can
didate for speaker of the house
His candidacy, like others who
represented us, was heartily pledg-
ed to the temperance movement
and he stood by his colors gal
lantly. Measuring men by their
acts. the Doctors life stands out
boldly for all that is honorable and
RIGHT. Conscientious, clean and
free from reproach, such men are
worthy to enjoy your trust, and
we cordially indorse the movement
made in his behalf.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16

Spanish Mackerel, fresh and fine
at j. c. Burdick's
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
SALE OF MURFRFE LANDS.

On the Goth day of October, 1908, at
eleven O'Clock a. M, / will offer fol
sale to the best and highest bidder
all the lands owned by the Murfret
heirs in Lake County, Tennessee
Terms, one-half cash, balance in note
with lien due twelve months after
date of sale
There are three very desirable
tracts of land, one containing about
1000 acres on the river opposite Ca
ruthersville, Mo. Another tract ad
joining Mr. Tip Anderson, and an
other tract about three miles from
Tiptonville, known as the Buck Pont
tract. Murfree Heirs,
By ID. D. HANCOCK, Attorney.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
Real Estate Transfers.

H. c. Philpott and wife to G. S.
Stone, lot in No. Is, $675.
E. K. White and wife to A. L..
White, lot in No. Is, $3.50.
w. A. Mailing to l.. S. Parks
and wife, lot in No. 13, $500.
Lille Halves to w. A. Mailing,
lot IN No. Is, $325.
F. T. Mailing to T. D. Edwards,
lot in No. 10, $165.
Sallie A. Cox eft al to DR.. w. NJ.
Turner, lot in No. 10, $500.
r. N. Whitehead to Cora ].
Smith, lot in No. 10, $1,094.
Cora ]. Smith and husband to c.
w. Bryant and wife, lot in No. 10,
| 81, $50.
]. A. Escue to R. B. Hicks, 10;
acres in No. 3, 81, $50.
H. T. Edwards and wife to D. A
Edwards ct al, interest in land il
No. Is, 81, 500.
Mrs. Sallie Carter to w. E. Phil
lips, lot in No. Is, $3.50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
dwelling by Woodmne.

The unwilling of the monument at
the grave OF ]. M. Ownby, in Union
City Cemetery, by the Woodmen of
the World, will be held next Sun
day evening at 2 o'clock. The
Humboldt uniform rank of that or
der will perform the ceremonies as
\ ed by the local camp. Special
rdsic and speaking. The public
cordially invited to attend and
y fitness these ceremonies.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
Marriage Licenses.

Robert C. Beayes and Miss Lessie
Threlkeld.
]. A. Ragsdale and Mrs. Sadie
Freeman,
Schluter Hughes and Miss Mary
Beckham.
Levy Nunnelly.and Martha Clapp.
John Moses Mcclure and Miss
Cora Sanding.
Oma Priest and Miss Maude
Pryor.
II. w. Stallings and Miss Maggie
Jones.
Henry Barber and Miss Mary
Sanders.
]. A. Hopper and Miss Tabitha
Grain.
Spanish Mackerel, fresh and fine
at J. c. Burdick's
An immense line of wall paper
just received. Have it of all kinds
and at all prices. Special prices
all this week. Caldwell Stationery
Co
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16

Fish Bros. are closing cut their
stock at cost and will move to Nash
vile not later than October l. Hur-
ry for choice bargains.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-16
Circus DAY Programme.

10 a. MIA Combined Street Parade. unique com
bination of Glorious Street Carnival Spectacular Street
Fair Geological Display Horse Fair and Ghtterlng
Pageants.
1 andy p. rn.--Doors Opened to the Immense Water
proof Tents.
LIS and us D. m.--Prof BronsOn's Concert Band
of Renowned Solois Musicians begins 45mnute Grand
Concert the center stage.
and D. Performance begins, comprising
mutudnous Overwhelming Indescribabe Gymnc Acrobatc
Spectacular Aerial Trained Animal, HippOdromatlc Fea
Free press., 1903-08-08
If Two Kansas Regiments Can Not
go to Ft. Riley State Encamp-
ment Will be Held.
WILL FORM A PRIZE REGIMENT
This Would Cost The Government Once
And Half as Much as Two
Regiments.

Fort Riley, Kas., Aug. 3.-The ques-
tion of whether but one or both regi-
ments of the National Guard in Kansas
shall be sent to Fort Riley to partlci-
pate in the fall maneuvers has been
checked up to Major General Bates.
commanding the department of Mis-
souri,, by the war department
According to Adjutant General S. H.
Kelsey. the state military board is in
different us to General Bates decision.
If he holds that bnt one regiment shall
be sent, and it is expected he will de-
termine the matter this week, arrange
ments may be made at once for a state
encampment for the entire National
Guard.
Under the provisions of the Dick bill
enacted by the last congress, each state
Free press., 1903-08-08
FIGURES ON COST TO. GOVERNMENT

is entitled to call on the government
for funds necessary fora yearly state
encampment of all its troops. This is
outside of the funds required to pay
the cost of sending troops TO the,
maneuvers at Fort Riley.
It had been decided not to hold :.
state encampment IN Kansas this year
for the reason it was thought the men
would derive more benefit from actual
practice in the field IN conjunction
with the regulars. If it IS not possible
70 send all the state troops to Fort
Riley, state encampment way be
held and prizes offered for the best
drilled companies a full regiment
may be made mp of the prize winners
and sent to Fort Riley to participate
in the manervers.
It was announced at the beginning
that the reason but one regiment of
militia would be sent to Fort Riley
from each state was because the funds
were not overplentiful. If a state en-
camplnent is held and Il provisional
regiment is formed to be sent to Fort
Riley the cost to the government will
be at least one-half greater than if the
entire body of the Kansas National
Guard had been allowed to attend the
| maueuyers