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The Washington times., 1903-07-25
FALL FRoM A scAFFoLD-

Mathew Luhr. iaborer. ffty-hve years
old. living at 32g Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest, fell two stories yesterday
afternoon. while working on a scaffold at
the new Government Printing ONCE, es-
Gaping with scalp wound and injuries
about the legs. He was hurriedly re-
moved TO the Emergency Hospital, where
it'was found that his injuries were not
Gericus
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
HELD FOR TREATMENT
At ST. ELIZABETH'S

The following named persons, adjudg-
ed 10 be insane. have been committed 70
St Elizabcth's Hospital for the Insane
for treatment: Walker r. Hopkins
Henry c. Wannell. Edward II. Morsen
Bush Bahl. and Mary z. Killiap.
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WILL OF MARY RYAN.

The will Of Mary Ryan. dated May s,
1902. was fled yesterday for probate She
leaves $500 to the Rev Francis A
Schnellenberg and s100 to the Rev.
Charles Bart, both Of Anacostia. She
leaves the remainder OF her estate to
her nephews and nieces
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
RAILROAD BUYS LAND.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is negotiating for some more land in
West End. The land is the property OF
George L. Watkins and Walter and
James w Roberts This will be tie
third or fourth purchase of land in West
End that the Pennsylvania company has
made within the last six months.
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
JOHN HUMPHREYS WILL.

John Humphrey, by his will dated
February 1, 1902. leaves his estate 20
his widow. Annie s. Humphrey. and his
daughter. Mrs. Lillian z. Wright. for
life. After their death it is directed
tina: the property be divided among
Mrs. wright's children.
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THE 1(EWS OF GEORGETOWN

or the death of Father Hastings. who
was right worthy grand secretary Of
the Supreme Lodge OF Good TempIars
of the World. The Rev z. H. Smith
pastor of the church. will deliver the
address
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
STEAMBOAT oyERcRoWp1NG

In answer to Instructions issued by
Secretary CoTtelyou. OF the Department
OF Commerce and Labor. George Uhler.
supervising inspector OF the steamboat
inspection service. has reported that his
department has made arrangements 10
prevent the Overcrowding OF steamers at
the yacht races OF New York harbor, and
az all similar analrs hereafter.
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
WILL OF JULIA SMITH.

The will OF julia M. Smith, dated No
vember 20, 1897. was filed today for pro-
bate. To her sister. Mary Stearns. is
left $1,000; Julia stearns. niece. 81 900.
The remainder of the estate Is left TO
Kirby Flower Smith. son of the tesla
ri
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
PAPERS GRANTED.

A certificate OF the incorporation OF
the Germania Park Association has
been filed. The capital stock is $40. 600
and the ircorporators are Rudolph
saur, Martin wiegand. Charles z. Ger
ner. George l. Bessler, and Theodore G.
Sfoner
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BISHOP BOOKER TO oFF1crArE

Bishop Rocker. assisted by the priests
of Holy Trinity Church. and the Jesuits
from Georgetown University. will ceie-
brate mass at IL o'clock Sunday. al Holy
Trinity Church.
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
Pennsylvania RaiIrOad to Niagara Fails

The next Niagara Falls tour will leave the
station az Sixth and + Streets northwest by
special train AZ a. m, August T. Round
trip rate. $40, limited 10 ten days for return.
For parlOr seats OF further information
consult ticket agents, or the Passenger Agent,
Southeastern District. Fifteenth and Streets
northwest.
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MAYORS COURT CASES.

The following cases we're disposed OF
in the mayors court this morning:
william Johnson. a negro, arrested by
Policemen Smith and Sherwood for dis
orderly conduct and lighting, was fined
$40
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED OUT.

The entire fire department was called
out aout $3.50 o'clock this morning to
extinguish slight FIRE in a shed in
Hammond's Alley in North Pitt Street
The fire was soon extinguished and the
damage was slight
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
CONVICTED AS GAMBLER.

In Alexandria county yesterday Frank
Foster was convicted before Magistrate
Smith, a negro. of conducting gambling
games. He was fined 500 and sentenced
10 serve twenty-four hours in Jail
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

The members of Silver Star Lodge. of
Tenleytown. tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock will hold memorial services at
the Eldbrocke NJ E. Church, TenIey-
town, In celebration of the anniversary
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
Che Utntes.
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for Norfolk
end Fort Monroe. ESQ pm.
T. y. Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach. s:a5
am
Cheeapcake Beacl-Trains leave District Line
station lo:f5 am. 2;35, $3.50. and 7:4a pm.
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s1zs to Baltimore and Return STA.

Via the Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on
safe Saturday and Sunday. limited for return
until last train returning Sunday night: good
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist viii refund your money Il Pazo
Ointment fails 70 cure you. Fifty cents
The Washington times., 1903-07-25
Closing Out Tents and Wagon Covers

Chicken Wire. Best quality 2-ply roofing 75c;
short-sleeve navy shirts pc. leather halters.
Coo, worth 81; McClelland saddles, $3.50; collar
pads Doc. New e0-gallon oil cans. with measure,
$3.50. S. Bensingcr & Co.. 1lth and B..
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Enormous crowds at Cabin John Bridge.
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sI.25 to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday via B. & o.

Ali trains, both ways. both days, except Royal
Limited, leaving Washington and Baltimore
! IS pm.
The Washington times., 1903-07-25

$1,000 people expected tomorrow. Cabin John
Bridge.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
U. D. @.

The Leonidas Polk Chapter Y.
y. C, met with Mrs. II. r. Smoot
Saturday, Oct. 81, for the purpose
of electing new officers, resulting as
follows: Mrs. A. L. Brevard, pres
ident; Mrs. A. ]. Lawson, hrst
rice. president: Mrs McMurry, sec
ond vice-president; Mrs. Beck, third
vice president; Nora Johnson re-
cording secretary; Mamie Brevard'
corresponding secretary; Irene
Moss, treasures.
The meeting was very interest
ing. The chapter also wishes to
thank Mr.. Walter Woosley for his
kindness to them in their recent
dinner.
All members are urged to take
part IN these meetings for the COM
ing year.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
A Novelty in Railroad Education.

The novelty of running palatial
special train from Chicago to New Or
leans and return, distance of nearly
1000 miles, for the sole benefit of COM
petitors, was successfully carried out
by the officials of the Illinois Central
Railroad last week. Nearly one hun
dred general passenger agents and
members uf their fa miles were the
guests of the Illinois Central during
the trip, verything, including must
cal entertainments in the observation
car, being provided by the company.
Had anyone undertaken to purchase
the service and entertainment proyid-
ed, the cost could not have been far
from $4,000. The train was, so to
speak, an edition de luxe, the Pullman
Company certifying that the new cars
furnished were the finest ever manu-
featured by them, and the engineers
and train crew were the most expert
in the employ of the railroad company.
The novelty of the affair consists
largely in the fact that few years
ago railroad companies strove to keep
from competitors accurate knowledge
of conditions along their lines of rail-
road. Excluding the complimentary
feature the main purpose OF the ILL
nois Central expedition was to educate
competing lines regarding the unex-
celled transportation facilities pos
sessed by that company and the posi-
bilities which lie in the development
of the South. Although progressive
men, the general passenger agents who
were on the trip were amazed to learn
that the Illinois Central now practi-
cally has double-track system all the
way between Chicago and New Or
leans and rock ballasted roadbed
with few grades and curves, which is
capable of accommodating an enor-
nous volume of traffic. They were
also surprised at the phenomenal COM
mercial and industrial awakening
which the South is experiencing, and
they Will spread the news regarding
both facts for months to come.
In doing this they will be advertis-
ing the South most effectively and
promoting travel there from every
quarter of the country. Naturally the
Illinois Central will get the benefit of
this, for, in short, it has recruited
force of 100 live advertising agents
from among the ranks of its active
competitors. Under railroad meth
DDS in vogue prior to the era of ''com-
munity of interests" such an under
taking would have been hailed as sui
cidal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Of the Estate of Porter Clemmons,
deceased.
J. w. WADE ct al. VS.. PHEMIE GLEN
MONS ct al.-In Chancery Court of
Obion County, Tenn.
In this cause by order of the Chan
Gerry Court at its October term, 1903.
| hereby notify all of the creditors of
the estate of Porter Clemmons, de-
ceased, of the filing of this suit on be-
half of j. A. Wade and ali the credi-
tors of the said estate. And all such
creditors of said estate are hereby no.
titled that they are to become parties
20 said aforementioned suit by petit
ton in said suit filed on or before the
First Day of February, 1904,
or they may be excluded from the ben
eft OF this proceeding. And on mo-
tion of compliments, the institution
of any separate suits, by any of such
creditors or claimants, against the es-
tate of said Porter Clemmons, de-
ceased, is hereby enjoined. 1t is fur
ther ordered that publication of this
order be inserted in The Commercial,
a weekly newspaper published inUnion
City, Tenn, for four consecutive weeks.
This Oct. Is, 1903.
G.. A. GIBBS, G. & M.
A. D. Keller, Pierce & Pierce, Cald-
well & Fry, Solicitors.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06

Superintendent Alexander was
authorized to place street light
near Mr.. Webster's residence.
The claim of Mrs. Mat Gardner
of an exemption of 5000 on bank
stock in this city was rejected.
The street committee was au-
thorized to inspect locality and es-
innate the cost of tile drainage on
east side of Division street from
the Foley place on Gibbs street
running south beyond the Hayden
place. Of all the streets in the
city it is claimed that this one
certainly needs drainage.
A petition was granted asking
for a pavement fronting postofice,
leading from Washington avenue
to Harrison street.
j. L. Glover, who resides in the
country outside Of a municipality,
was granted an exemption of
city tax on 81, 1000 bank stock in
the Commercial Bank.
A committee was appointed to
investigate nuisances on Depot
street. 1t is claimed on good au-
thority that there is a wanton dis
regard of the liquor laws, and
the Board is determined that these
condions shall not exist.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
CHEAP LANDS
For Homeseekers' and Colonies

The country along the Cotton Belt
Route in Southeast Missouri, Arkan-
sas, Northwest Louis ana and Texas
offers the greatest opportunities for
Homeseekers. Mild climate, good
water, cheap building material, abun-
dance of fuel, and soil that will often
in single season yield enough to paw
for the ground. Land can be bought
as cii ca ;sss g. SO g acre prairie land
at 81 and S. per acre up, bottom land
at So and So per acre up, improved or
partly cleared land at $40 and Sl5 per-
acre up Some fine propositions for
colonies tracts of 1000 to 5000 acreH
at 81 to $40 per acre-big money ill
this for a good organizer Fruit and
truck lands in the famous peach and
tomato belt of East Texas at $40 to
$50 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
find home that will cost you no more
than the rent you pay every year.
E. w. LABEAUME, G. P. & r. A.,
Cotton Belt Route,
st Louis, Mo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
U. G. B. G. Lecture.

Hon. Lexie S. Parks, President
First National Bank, delivered his
regular lecture on banking to the
pupils and faculty of the Union
City Business College on last
Monday afternoon. A number OF
visitors were present and listened
to the lecture with close attention.
Mr.. Parks had the interest OF
the entire audience from begin
ming to end, and it was with re-
greet from every one present
when he closed his lecture. This
was one of the most mastery and
highly instructive discourses ever
delivered in the U. G. B. 9. halls,
which was fully evinced by the
the splendid attention and large
number of visitors present.
Mr.. Parks is one of Obion
county's most successful fnanciers
and business men, as we'll as being
a SPLENDID gentleman of many ex'
cellent traits of character, which
makes him deservedly popular
throughout the entire country.
and the U. C. B. G. management
feels highly gratifed to know thai
he is in hearty cooperation witt
the school and to number him as
member of the regular COLLEGE
faculty.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
Moses Choice.

The revival in progress at the
First Cumberland Presbyterian
church in Nashville opened Mon
day night by the congregation
singing ''Revive Us Again" All
Joined in the refrain.
EvangelistE. E. Hendrick spoke
on "The Choice of Noses" using
as text, "By faith Moses when
he was come to years refused to be
called the son of Pharaoh's daugh.
ter, choosing rather to suffer Attic
ton with the people of God than
to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a
season." Heb. H., 1926. He
said there was no character in the
Bible more interesting than Moses.
The babe afoat on the river Nile,
the burning bush and trackless
desert were all interesting.
1T is to Moses choice | call
your attention tonight" he said:
"The choice of a religious life is
open to all. A teacher was telling
a class the story of Dives and
Lazarus, and when through asked
them who they had rather be. One
boy held up his hand, saying he
would like to be Dives while he
was living, Lazarus when dead.
A great many want to make that
choice by getting all they value of
this world and then what they can
of the world to come. Choosing
the right life now is the only hope
for us all.
"You will notice that Moses
gave up honor to serve God,
Josephus says Pharaoh had no
son, and Moses would naturally
have come to the throne, yet he
was willing to give it all up for
the blessings of God. He also
renowned wealth. The passion
for wealth was never greater than
at this time. 1t is right to make
money in an honest way, but to
try to make it by gambling or the
bucket shop isan evil, and no such
money will bless you or your
family"
Mr.. Henerick scored the bucket
shop evil, card playing and dane
ing. Services will be held this
afternoon and to night.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
Took a Shot at Him.

A row occurred in the construc.
ton camp on the |. G. 4. K. below
Paducah junction last Wednesday
morning, in which Henry Freeman,
negro teamster, was shot twice,
the first glancing across his chest
and the second lodging in the hip
as he started to run. The parties
involved as principals and wit
nesses were Mike Costello, general
contractor; Dan Hagerty, superin
tendent of construction, Mr..
Hamilton, bookkeeper, and others.
Sheriff Gates and Deputy Andy
Corum we're notified by telephone
and went out at once to the camps.
The parties we're put under arrest
and brought here before Esq.
Sacra for examination. M. Cas-
tello was charged with assault with
pistol; Dan Hagerty, assault and
battery; Pete Richardson coIored,
carrying pistol; Henry Freeman,
carrying pistol. 1t seems from
the evidence that the negro Free
man asked to be laid of Tuesday
for the reason that he did not want
to work under HagertY. In the
evening he came to supper armed
with pistol and made some threat
ening remarks to Hagerty. Hager.
ty then declined to quarrel with
him and the matter rested until
next morning. The parties met
at the stable and Hagerty told
Freeman to get his team ready.
Freeman said he didn't propose tc
take orders from HagertY and
multiplying words, Hagerty "took
a shot" at Greeman and another
when the ne gro started to run, the
first glancing across the chest anc
the other lodging in the hip. The
negro claimed that Costello also
drew a pistol on him, but The
court relieved Costello of thu
charge and released him altogeth
err. Freeman dropped his pisto
while running and Costello picked
it,up. Hagerty was bound owe
II the sum of $500. Richardson
and Freeman were both sent t
Jail in default of bond of $25'
each.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
Married at Kenton.

On the morning of the 28th ult',
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Gentry Reynolds at Kenton, TENN
a number of relatives and friends
assembled to witness the marriage
ceremony of Mr.. Walter Howell and
Miss Toilette Reynolds, which was
a most impressive one, by the faith
er of the bride, Elder Gentry Key
nolds.
The esteem and honor these two
young people receive from all who
know them we'll were we'll attested
by the earnest congratulations and
the many handsome and suitable
presents to adorn the home, and
render service in years to come
such as beautiful china, cut glass,
silverware, rugs, embroideries, fur
niture, pictures and many things
too tedious to mention, all of which
will serve as reminders of the
friends of long ago, when this shall
have passed if the experience OF
years and the donors are gon
or separated far from each other.
But these things much as they may
be appreciated are of minor impor-
tance. He, bestowing each to the
other, consecrated all they have
and are to the making of their flu
lives one of happiness. That these
two may have happy voyage,
with more sunshine than shadow is
the wish of a host of loved ones
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
The Elections.

Greater New York returns Plu-
rality of 61.872 for McCielland'
Tammany's ticket for Mayor
The Maryland election gives
Warfeld, Democrat, for Governor
a plurality of about 10000 votes
and German claims the state has
been restored to the Democratic
column on the race question.
Beckham's plurality in Kentucky
is estimated at 10000 and Virginia
has increased Democratic major !ty'
Democrats claim New Jersey Leg
islature.
Ohio shelves Tom Johnson by an
avalanche OF votes, showing Han
mas control of that state.
Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania Col
orado, Nebraska, Iowa and Rhode
Island give usual Republican ma
iorities.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
THE GREAT SOUTHWEST.
Many Seeking Homes Where Lands
are Cheap and Climate is Mild.
Low Rates for Homeseekers and colonists
Twice 1Onth.

Low Rates for Homeseekers and colonists
Twice 1onth.
Many farmers in the Northern and
Eastern States are selling their high
priced lands and locating in the
Southwestern Missouri, Arkansas,
Louisiana and Texas. Many who have
been unable to own their homes in the
older country are buying land at the
prices prevailing in the new country
S., $40, $15, per acre and up. These
lands are mostly cut-Over timber lands,
some of them possessing deep rich
soil producing corn, wheat, oats clover,
cotton fruits and and vegetables:
Well improved farms are scattered
throughout this country. Many places
with small clearings and some i'm
provements can be bought very cheap.
Our descriptive literature gives a fair
~ good idea of this country. 1t tells
about the soil, crops, climate, people.
schools and churches, water, health.
1t contains maps showing location OF
countless towns, railways and streams
and gives names and addresses of real
estate dealers in the towns.
Reduced rates for homeseekers and
colonists are in effect first and third
Tuesdays of each month. by way of
st. Louis, Cairo or Memphis and the
Cotton Belt Route. Let us send you
our literature and quote you rates.
Address Or
n. ADAnI, e. w. LeBEAUFlE,
Tray Pass Agent Gen. Pass s Tiki Agt.
Cotton Belt Route, Cotton Belt Route,
CAIRO, ILL ST. LOUIS, MO.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
JORDAN.

Mrs. Lula Dosgrove is on the
sick list.
Everybody attended the show
Thursday.
Mr.. Jim DeMyer has moved to
Uniou City.
Barleycorn passed through here
one day last week.
Mr.. Lon Green drove off a fine
drove of hogs yesterday.
Mr.. Ben Holly moved to the
Arch Shuck place last week.
Miss Lillian Mayfeld visited
Miss Allena Chambers the latter
part of last week.
The band boys went serenading
Saturday night. Sintwister, did
you hear their racket?
Bro. Underwood will preach at
Liberty next Sunday as Bro. Ellis
can't fill his appointment.
Rev. Ellis delivered an excellent
sermon last Sunday at Liberty.
A large crowd was present.
Miss Myrtle Clark returned to
her home last Sunday after spend
ing few days with Cordia Green.
Mr.. Will Summons, Miss Love
Thomas, Mr.. Otha Hammond, Miss
Maggie Jonakin, Mr.. Herbert
Green, Miss Bertha Shoop, Miss
Kate Drasdal attended church at
Liberty and took dinner with
Misses Cordia and Myrtle Green.
This is my verse on the broom:
Sweep, sweep, sweep,
This is the way | got
My start, and from my
Broom Pll never depart.
POLLY Voc.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
LAND SALE.

T. J. FINCH EFT AIS. VS.. JNo. A. FINCH
EFT ALs.-In the Chancery Court of
Obion County. Tenn.
in obedience to an interlocutory de-
cree herein had, at the October term,
1908, of said Chancery Court, | will,
on the
First Day of December 1908,
between the hours of l and O'Clock
p. M, sell the following described pro-
perty. in Union City, Tenn, District
ID of Obion county, and described as
follows, to-wit: Lot No &, in East
Union City, beginning at stake thir-
ty-three feet east of the northeast cor
ner of lot No. 7, now owned by 0. It.
Roney, running thence east Ii poles
to the northwest corner of DR.. W. j..
Wilson's line Is poles to within SO feet
of The center Of the Nashville and
Nor thwestern Railroad, thence west
with the meanderings of said railroad
to stake within 33 feet of
the southeast corner of said Roney's
lot, thence north with the east side Of
the street to the beginning. Said
property, the house and the lot above
described, being the one owned and
occupied by j. lvey Finch in his life
time, and bounded as follows, to-wit:
On the north by High Street, on the
west by Morgan Street, on the south
by Waddell Street and on the east by
the lots of DR.. j. M. Rippy and Moi
fatt's heirs.
Said sale will be made on 6 and IL
time, one-half each, notes
hnarin0 interaSt from date The mr.
chaser will be required to give notes
for each payment with good security,
and lien will be retained on the prop
erty for the payment of the purchase
money. The equity of redemption is
barred. Said property sold for divi-
sion.
This Oct. 81, 1908.
G.. A. GIBBS, G. & M.
r. P. Whtesell and T. n. Smith,
Solicitors.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-11-06
LAND SALE.

CHARLES w. MILES VS.. KATE LYNN
ct al.-In the Chancery Court OF
Obion County, Tenn.
In obedience to an introductory de-
cree herein had, at the October term,
1903, of the Chancery Court of Obion
County, Tenn, | will on
Tuesday, the 1st day of December 1908,
proceed to sell to the higest bidder at
the courthouse door in Union City,
Tenn, on terms hereinafter stated,
the following property for the purpose
of paying debts of the estate OF l. r..
Lynn, deceased, a certain tract OF
land in the Thirteenth civildistrict of
Obion County, Tennessee, containing
5 acres and described as follows: Be-
ginning at A. Reeds northeast corner,
it being on r. A. AdaHRs north boun-
Diary line, runs theL hst 10 poles to
to stake, thence h AZ and one
tenth poles to a thence west 10
poles to A. Reaesn'tt line, thence
north AZ and one% poles to the
beginning. Said Be is sold subject
to the homestead tsQf Mrs. Kate
Lynn, widow Of L. MI n, deceased.
Said land will be sold for dne-half
cash and the other ohe-half on twelve
months time. The purchaser will ex-
ecute his note with approved security
for the deferred payment, with interest
from date, and a lien retained on the
land to further secure the payment OF
said note.
This Oct. 90 1908.
G.. A. GIBBS, G. & M.
Morris Miles. Solicitor.