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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
DICK TURPIN IN RUSSIA.
Student Who Turned Highwayman
and Gave Stolen Money
to the Poor.

Solomon H., by the grace OF
God king of the Jews" This was
the way in which a very remark.
able prisoner recently signed the
prison book at Kiev, Russia, says
the London Mail.
His history is curious. He
was handsome, hard-work-
ing student of Kieff seminary,
but on finishing his course, he i'm.
mediately provided himself with
Ia revolver, dagger and number
of forged papers and passes, and
began a career of robbery and
brigandage (which was marked
throughout by consummate skill
and forethought.
He murdered and stole on the
highway, his victims in Kiev in
Guiding a staff captain and mas
ter of the watch. At his richly
furnished apartments in Kiev he
dispensed lavish hospitality to a
circle of most respectable friends,
who never suspected the source Of
his wealth.
His capture was brought
about by the accidental protrusion
of revolver from his coat pocket
while he was bargaining with a
fur merchant. The latter pointed
him out to a detective, and "Sol-
bmon H." was arrested and bound
like a dangerous wild beast.
At the preliminary examination
he confessed to a long series of
robberies, the proceeds of which
he appears to have dispensed
largely in succoring the poor and
the outcast. He denied any muir
ders, however, processes peni-
tence, and intimates his anxiety to
expiate his misdeeds in the prayer
ful seclusion of monastery.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
COUNTERFEIT WORKS oFART
Making Of Bogus Antiques Has Be
come Quite an Industry
in Italy.

William lie Queux notes an
amasing growth in Italy of the
manufacture of counterfeit an.
tiques, reports an exchange.
lie says he has stood in more
than one seuiptor's studio and
seen cage given to marble by a
newly discovered process which
in II hours will give to a statue
500 times its true value. The
greater part of this output is said
to be shipped to New York.
According to Mr.. lie Queux, the
largest profit is, however, made
on arms and pictures. The armory
where the greater part of the
ancient" arms sold by dealers in
Italy is forged is in a back street
in Leghorn. Here in a couple OF
tumble-down old blacksmith shops
every conceivable kind of armor
is made, from the fourteenth cen.
fury helmet or breastplate to
ancient" gahntlets, halberds,
swords and daggers.
Il have watched these swords
being stamped with the marks Of
monograms of the well-known
Spanish armorers of the sixteenth
writes Mr.. Le Queux,
''the coronet in a shield Of Domin.
go, the crossed scissors of Sanchez,
the half-moon of Juan Martin or
the star of Gil De Altman, together
with good selling Latin inscrip
tons or owners names with dates.
| have stood by and seen how the
steel is treated with acids, how
the bronze hits are painted with
SINE solution to render them old
and how they are placed in troughs
Of damp earth to induce rust and
patina before being sold to the
lealers at so much q dozen as.
sorted"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Speed of Elevators.

Without swift and safe elevators
modern Office building of Is or
20 stories would be nearly as use
less for business purposes as the
Washington monument or the
pyramid of Cheops. Some rapid
elevators give nervous persons
the impression that they are moy-
ing with the velocity of a railway
train. In truth, however, the
highest practicable speed for a
way elevator is said by a writer in
the Architectural Record to be 400
feet per minute, and for an express
elevator 600 to 700 feet per min
ute. In a very tall building a
greater speed 10 possible than in
one Of less height.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
I ennessee State News



Montgomery county has fled an
interesting suit in the Chaneery
Court of that county against the
GAINESVILLE and Rassellyille Turn
pike Company, and the GAINESVILLE
and Russellville Bridge Company.
These two companies operate pike
and bridge which were originally
owned by one corporation, the char
ter of which expired after seventy
year limitation, it is claimed in
1899. The county claims that the
two existing companies are illegally
holding and operating the property
above mentioned, and that it should
by right revert to the county, 1t is
for the purpose of gaining posses
sion Of the property, to which the
county claims a legal right under
the conditions named above so that
the bridge and pike may be operated
as free highways, that this suit has
been filed. Two similar suits have
previously been filed by the county
against the same two defendant
companies, the first of which was
decided against the county by the
Supreme Court, and the second was
dismissed on demurrer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Health Of the state Is Good.

DIR. ]. A. Albright, secretary Of
the State Board Of Health, says that
the general health of the State, es-
pecially as regards contagious dis
eases, is much better than it has
been in several years. He said it
was doubtful if there were thirty
cases Of contagious diseases in the
State, and there was very little
smallpox.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Bio DAMAGE Done.

The fierce hail storm that swept
Fayette county in the vicinity Of
Rossyille few days since, did ir-
reparable damage to the cotton crop
in that section. Several samples Of
cotton stalks that had been injured
by this storm were received and ex-
hibited last week; these stalks were
broken off short at sthe ground and
totally denuded Of blooms and leaves
with which they were covered, the
stalks even showing on their surface
where they we're struck by the larg-
est stones that fell, the bark or out
side surface being stripped off in
spots. Nearly all of the planters
in thatsection report that their crops
ere totally ruined.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Drank carboIie Acid.

The 3-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. w. Holt, of near Clarks-
vile, while his parents we're away
from the house, got hold of a bottle
of carbolic acid last week which the
little fellow thought was favoring
used by his mother in making pies
and cakes, and took a swallow Of the
poison before he was discovered.
Fortunately, his act was discovered
in time to administer antidotes with
effect and the child's life was saved,
although his face and body were bad
ly blistered and he may lose one Of
his eyes from the effects of the dead
Nv drug.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Prosperous Memphis.

There are now twenty banking
and financial institutions in Mem
phis, and the condition of each and
all. as demonstrated by their semi
annual statements published July /,
is most healthy, and indicates the
prevalence of progress and prosper
ity of the West Tennessee metropo-
lis, Of which we have recently heard
so much. These banks hold deposits
of the peoples money to the amount
of SIS, lC0,s34. Taking the most
extravagant estimate Of the popula-
ton of Memphis, these figures show
a per capita deposit of nearly 5000
for every man, woman and child in
the city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
water works Tor Mckenzie.

The town of Mckenzie, after
years Of discussion pro and con, is
az last to have a system of water
works. A new fourteen horsepower
engine has just been received from
Chicago and is being placed in posi-
ton at the power house. Water
mains will be laid around the bust
ness portion Of town to afford fire
protection, and the mains will be
gradually extended to all parts Of
the town. The citizens believe this
the beginning of fine system of
water works.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Shooting at a Picnic.

In fight at picnic in Sumner
county last week Lyge Mayes was
shot once in the head and twice in
the arm. Frank monaghan was
shot through the abdomen, and will
die. Price Monaghan was sIot in
the shoulder. Charles Mooneyhan
was participant, but escaped I'M
hurt. All four have been arrested.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
FaIr pates announced.

The Montgomery County Fair AS.
ISOLATION has fixed September 30,
"A and rs, as the dates for its an.
nual stock show, which will be given
at Dunbar's Cave, near GAINESVILLE.
September 20, 80 and October /
have been selected as the dates for
holding the Stewart and Montgom-
cry County Fair, which will be
held at Cumberland City, in Stew
art county.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Ordered to Be Ready.

BY an order issued from Adjt.-
Gen. Hannah's Office last week the
First and Third Regiments, Ma
tional Guard, are ordered to be in
readiness to move on Manassas Sep
TENDER l. No company will be al
lowed to participate in the maneu-
vcrs with less than forty enlisted
men and officers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Aaauu cain Shown.

The Nashville, Chattanooga and
st. / ouis Railway issued compare
tive statement last week of the esti-
mated gross earnings of the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1904, showing
4 total Of $10,O65,26 or a gain
over the year before Of $646,64O.4O.
Estimated gross earnings for June,
1901, were 1862, S95.24, a gain over
Jnne. 1903. Of $16,S61.64.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
RuraI carrlers' Advocate.

The Rural Carriers Advocate is
the name Of a new bi-monthly pub
LEGATION that has Just made its first
appearance at Clarksdale. It is pub
lished by the Advocate Publishing
Company, and ]. R. Durney, one Of
the Montgomery county mail car
riers. is the editor. The paper, it is
announced, is issued in the interests
Of the mail carriers Of Tennessee
and the South, and contains nauch
matter Of considerable interest to
them.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Another Bump cor oenius.

"Whatever ! do, 2 said the garnt
amateur poet, u do 1t with my
whole soul"
"Yes," his wife sadly replied. a
know you do, dear, but it would be
such a help If you'd give it up and
do things with your hands. Chi
cago Record Herald.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Rio pav comino for NICK

Saturday. July 20, bas been Sc
lectcd BY Stonewall Jackson Eiv-
ouac, Confederate Veterans, Jack
son, for its fourteenth annual re-
union. These reunions are usually
attended BY from five to ten thou
sand people, ard many old veterans
from distance come to mott their
old comrades in arms. Arrange
mems have been made for entertain-
ing this year the largest crowd that
has ever assembled at one of these
reunions.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
MAY Co TO Manassas.

The McMillin Rifles, Company
D, National Guard, State Of Ten
nessee, Of jackson, have been in
vited by Col. W. G. Tatum, of the
First Regiment, to accompany them
on their annual encampment at
Mahassas, w. Va, in September.
Capt. Collins will probably accept
the Invitation for his company to
make the trip.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Madison county coIIeetIons.

County Court Clerk W. 7. Black
ard, of Madison county, reports the
following collections for the month
Of June: For State, $617.04; for
county, $606.92; for school, $685.
~; special, $771; roads, $779. Mar
riage licenses issued for the month
We're 35.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Held for Trial.

The young lady who, it was claim
ed, shot and killed Mrs. Avery 0w-
enby, in Knoxville about two weeks
ago, has been bound over to the
Criminal Court in the sum of
$4,000, which was readily given.
The young girl still denies any
guilt other than her own unfortu-
nate carelessness.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
CARRIER PIGEONS Released.

Fifteen carrier pigeons from Ra-
cine, Wis, sent to the American Ex-
press Company, at Jackson, we're
liberated last week, and after short
circuit Of the city, they mounted into
midair and began their long flight
Of about 700 miles to the northwest.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Ex-conqresaman House Dead.

Former Congressman John r.
House died in GAINESVILLE last week.
He was member of the Confederate
congress and of the United States
congress from 1875 to 1892 In
1887 he was defeated for the United
States senate by Senator Bate.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
Found 1anaIna il the Woods.

The bodies of two negroes named
Aldridge and johnson were found
hanging in the woods in the north
ern section Of Marshall county last
week. They are supposed to have
been hanged by Whitecars few
DAYS before
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
TRAGEDY at sevierviIIe.

Town Marshal S. F. Rogers, Of
SeviervilIe, shot and killed Cal Lew
allen at Sevierville last week while
trying to arrest him. The marshal
claims self defense. The shooting
occurred on public street.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
One Hundred Reinstated.

At the Southern Railway Com
pany's Louisville shops in Knoxville
one hundred men were reinstated in
the coach building department last.
week These men were recently
ilaid off,"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-07-15
New Poatmaster AppoInted.

James W. Davis has been appoint
ed to succeed Mrs. Amanda Q. Man
ners, as postmaster at Laguardo,
Wilson county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
mot AN ABNOR-
NAL SUMMER"
Weather Officials Admit, However,
That Auqusf Was Cool

The general public will hardly agree
with the government weather experts in
their claim that the summer OF 1904
which, officially, ended at 4 O'Clock ON
Wednesday night. has been little ont of
the ordinary. The few hot days and the
many chilly nights have convinced the
average citizen that August. ut least.
h.s' been somewhat remarkable. hut the
weather Shan'> present an array of fig
urcS covering II period of II years and
shield themselves behind the deadly aver
age.
These figures show that the average
mean temperature for June. July ani
August for II years has been IA de
grees, while the average for those months
this year has been 73 degrees. The aver
age humidity has been 20, while the per
ccntage for 1904 has been GS The aver
age number of rainy days has been -,
with an average rainfall of 1888 inches
The highest official temperature in the
IA years was on July 9, 1902, when the
official thermometer registered 103 de-
grees of heat. The lowest WIS on June
&, 1894, with rs degrees. The greatest
relative humidity WAS recorded in 1893,
when the percentage was "A.
The mean temperature of the month
just closed was 15.4 dcgrcce-0nc degree
below the 3O-yearS normal-slnd the sec
ond coolest August in the history of the
bureau. The maximum. IS. was record
CT on the 9th, aEI was the lowest for
nny August since 1889.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
1.-THE Eternal Civ"

With its famous cast including T.. j.
Morgan in his original part, David Resi-,
at Ford's Grand Opera House, Balti-
more, week September II.
That magnificent dramatic production
THE Eternal City" absorbing in t>
historical characterization and interest
ing as the most powerful and artistic
success of modern times, will be pre-
scented at FordS Grand Opera House.
Baltimroc, next week with +. J. Nor
gan and Il notable company.
Janet Waldorf, a new conner. succeeds
Viola Allen us Roma" during its re-
cent New York run achieved distinctive
triumph, and WAS accorded the highest
praise from the Metropolitan press.
Frederick de Rellcvillc'S mastery in
depreciation of Baron Ronelli is an ar
ti*tic AMI finished performance, and
Frank G. Bangs makes II digniiied and
effective Pope. The other characters are
in capable hands. indeed the supporting
cast taken all in all is the best ever seen
in this great play. Aside from its cX-
traordinary cast the production is most
elaborate. Modern Rome furnishes the
subject for the scenic artist of which
they have taken lavish advantage.
MatinccS Wednesday and Saturday. Ad-
mission - and 30 cents.
Week September 19-Captivating Eva
Tanguay in her comic OPERA hit-THE
SAMBO GIRL.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
REDUCED RATES TO BOSTON
Via Pennsylvania Railroad Account G..
A. r. National Encampment.

On account of the National Encamp
ment G. \. r.. mt Boston, Mass. Aug
urst - to 20, 1904. the Pennsylvania
Railroad Companw will sell excursion
tickets to Boston. Mass. from all sta
tons on its lines from August Is to 10,
inclusive, ut greatly reduced rates. These
tickets will he good for return passage
to leave Boston not later than August
16 not latcr than August 20. inclusive,
when executed by Joint Agent at Bos-
ton. Upon deposit of ticket with Joint
Agent on or before August 20, and pay
merit Of 50 cents, an extension of return
limit may he secured to leave Boston to
September 80. inclusive
and Pcrryville on Saturday was won by
the latter by the score of ) to i.
Mr.. John McClcSkcy took party
down the river on the Bohemia" last
Monday afternoon. Those enjoying the
trip We're Misses Regina and Frances
McCloSkey, Elsie KarSner. Florence A.
Egcc. Minnie and Lucy Reed, Hattie
Morgan, Alice Bouldcn; McssrS. J. NJ.
Reed, IT.. Hugh CALDWELL Frank Eli
son, DR.. Dclmar SmitherS Dir. n. j.
Conrcy.
The NJ. T.. Church held an all-day pic
mic at Lorwood Grove on "Wednesday.
The excursion to BcttcrtOn on WcdnCs-
day WIS well attended. The ball game
WAS Won 10y Bcttclton
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
SIXTY YEARS AGO
Men And Things Of Aud Lang Syne
In The First District
Editor of the Wing

IEultOr Oh inc W lllS
Permit an Old timer to give Il few of
his recollecti0n% of men and things in the
First district sixty years ago About
that time there figured character by
the rnmc of Hin>Gn Glandn. He work
ed for the late William Knight and
Thomas V. Ward at getting out posts
and rails. He was an ardent follower
of Henry Clay and would give political
set-outs, the chief dish. usually. Il pig
roasted whole. He always invited the
MeSsrs. Knight and Ward. There was
always II three gallon jug of whiSkcy On
hand for the rclrrShmcnt of the company
assembled. The TWO principal guests
were served first when the others fell to
ut will. After clearing the table Il game
Of cards, ''furty-tivc." followed which
usually ended in Il row.
Among the EotHhlcs gathered ut CLAN
din'S was sure to be john W. Springer
II Warwick celebrity. and Il great loli-
tician. He would mount Il chair and
make II speech. Then an old black tar
barrel would he fired. and Il jubilee
would follow. AT one of the SupppI,S
Springer rot pretty full and had fifteen
fits i'll SucccSSiGn. losing his celebrated
SD ring in his struggles After Spring
or cnlmed down. the party went to II
grocery and "ro@g,Ty ut PcGdlar's Lane
where drinks all around were had. One
Of the crowd named Money had Il set to-
with Glanlin and Knocked him out
After P0lkS election GlamIin forcSworc
politics and said h" would join church.
Glsndin fell in love with II spotted
horse, owned by tIIi,; piirn ,yhirL Ln
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
DELAY WARE COLLEGE
NEWARK, DELAWARE.
Session of 19O4-5 Begins Septem-
berj. 18Th, 1904. =. ~

Entrance examinations will be held at
any of the following named places, on
June 18th and 18th, 1904, if notice is sent
to the President: Newark, Middletown,
Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Georgetown,
Lewes, Seaford, Laurel.
Examinations for entrance will be held
in the College on September 18th and
I4th, 1904.
Candidates should present themselves
for examination in June, as they will
then have opportunity to make up at the
examination at the College in Septem-
Der any deficiencies that may be dis
covered.
Tuition free to all students from Del
aware.
For any information about the College
write to the President. Catalogues sent
upon application.
GEO. A. HARTER. President.
apr Is 5mos
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
WINTER.

of cold weather it has at last come. With
the snow of last Friday evening came the
first real winter weather of the season
In the latter part of November there
was Il freezing day or two, but Dccem-
Der, January and the early part of the
present month, will long be remembered
aS scarcely colder than ordinary Octo-
beIS. ECvcryhody that owns an ice
house has taken advantage of the pres
en- cold strap to fill it. ami with Il fine
quality of ice.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
APTOI NTAIENT By THE COMMITS
SIONERS

The County Commissioners have ap-
pointed Joshua l.. GatchclI, Esq, in
spcctor of Weights and Measures for
Cecil county. Mr.. Gatchell has had the
stan ard weights and measures belong
i'll" to the county cleaned up and tested.
and will cGnmeur" his duties as sCon as
the weather permits.
William DenEiSou, has also been APP
pointed II constable for the Seventh dis
tiict, in place of WilIi2m Orr, who did
not qualify.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
APPOINTMENT By TIE COVER
NOR.

.!">cph y. Cantwcll, Esq. has been ap-
pointed by Governor Hicks Justice of
the Peace i'll place of William Haines,
Esq. deceased. Mr.. John Owens, had
previously been appointed by Governor
Lyon, but that dignitary failed to send
lis name t" the Senate, in which event
Mr.. Owens powers as an officer, we are
Informed, ceased ut the end of thirty
days from the commencement of the ses-
Sion of the Legislature.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10

my food would not digest, then kidney and
liver trouble and my back got weak so l could
scarcely get around. At last had all the com.
plants at once, the more l doctored the worse
got until six years passed. l had become so
poorly could only walk in the house by the
aid of chair. and got so thin had gI5en up
to die, thinking that could not be cured. Then
one of my neighbors said, Take my advice and
take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
make new man out of YOURSELF The first
bottle helped me so ! thought | would get
another, and after had taken eight bottles in
about six weeks, was weighed, and found
had gained twety-seven (27) pounds l am as
stout and healthy today, think, as ever was"
FREE. DR.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser, paper covers, is sent free
on receipt of Fl one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
Z. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10

manner of the accident was THISTLE
was. standing about ten feet from some
ucn who were cutting down II tree, one
foot and Il half in diameter; when the
tIcc began to fall it struck III the top
Of Il >;rr,liug tree which caused it to
spring back from the stump. in doing
which it caught the leg of the hoy
against another stump and smashed it
IL stated.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

On Wednesday last II youth named
Randall Bowers. aged IL years. son of
Mr.. Ra:dall Bowers, who resides at
Crawford'S Factory, near North East,
had hi:, foot and leg 80 badly crushed
by the fall of Il tree as to render ampu-
tation necessary. The leg was cut off
below the knee by Doctors Mitchell and
Slmpcrs and he is now doing well. The
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
PORTRAITS.

Mr.. Black, an artist from New York
city. is at present stopping ut .IOhnson'S
Hotel in this town. where he will take
the portraits of such of our citizens as
may desire it either in oil or crayOn.
From what we have seen of his pictures
we deem him very Skillru in his prOfcS
sion. and would recommend those who
may want portraits to call on him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
MARRIED..

WDRK-ALENANDER.-On the 9th
uIt.. by Rev. J. l.. Nallanhigham, Nh.
David c. Work to Miss Lucinda Alex
andcr both of this county.
-GAIhR EYI7T.-On the 10th
inst, by Rev. James Peck, Moses X.
Taylor of Port Deposit. to Miss Han
nah Ann Garrett, of Baltimore city.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-09-10
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

4 temperance meeting is to be held in
the Court House on "Wednesday evening
to he addressed by Edwin Wilmer, Esq.
and others. There seems to he Il great
interest felt now on this subject and We
presume their will be n large turnout of
our citizens on this occasion.