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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21
THE OPENING BILL
Was Hello Bill and a Fine Play
Everybody Pleased.

Everybody Pleased.
Everybody who saw Hello Bill
and the opening Of the new opera
house in this city last Friday night
are very enthusiastic over theevent.
The citizens who attended are all
highly pleased. II was a comedy
built BY playwright Of national
reputation and rendered by a com
pany Of carefully selected players.
The play was genuine American
comedy of the higher type, or what
might be more properly called the
Nat Goodwin type, full Of refresh.
ing humor, original in character,
and clean in every respect. Those
who heard the play we're very agree
ably surprised with both the COM
pany and the play. AS far as the
style Of drama was concerned there
was no Significance In the name.
The part of VIM. Fuller burIesque-
ing in the guise of general by the
same name in order to hide from
his iancee the fact that he had been
caught 10 gambling raid and sent
down for sixty days was rendered
BY Mr.. Coligser, whose conception
of the work is gathered from care
full training under the best New
York management. It is the result
ot ability and intelligent acting.
The entire support was Of the same
character, smoothly balanced. The
duel between VIM. Fuller and the
real general was smarfly Jefferso-
nian in execution. 1t smacked of
the spirit which characterized the
Jefferson production Of THE Ri
walls, when Joe as Bob Acres met
Captain Absolute on the field Of
valor. The entire performance was
completely charged with interest
and enthusiasm. and the infection
filed the audience. There was not
I rough edge nor Z Aaw as far as
we could discover. It was indeed
one Of the best performances ever
seen in Union City. The audience
was not as large as the opening Of
a new theater should warrant, but
what was lacking in numbers was
fairly made up 10 intelligence.
The play was good and they en-
jeyed it.
Mr.. Wagner's orchestra rendered
a special Program, one selection en-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21
Teachers, Association.

i On Saturday, the 18th inst, the
Obion County Teachers Association
met at Kenton, Tenn. President
| A. X. Darrah being unavoidablv alb.
sent, the house was called to order
by Prof. J. NJ. DeBow. While dis
couragements frequently emerge to
cool our ardor and dissipate our
brightest anticipations, we are sus-
tanned and stimulated by few Of
the faithful whose zeal is infinite
and whose loyalty to the cause of
education is so intense that defeat
can never be written on our banner.
When our teachers manifest q vital
interest in the laudable profession
they have chosen, short terms, in
sufficient salaries and poorly at
tended schools will be a thing of
the past. Bright prospects and
sanguine hopes beautify the horizon
of him whose love is commensurate
with his life work.
Doubtless many of our teachers
had valid excuses for not meeting
with us on that pleasant and profit
able occasion. The presumption Of
law is ia their favor. Their pres
ence aud help would have added
much to the beneficial results of the
exercises. However, our spirits
were considerably revived when we
saw in the audience the familiar
faces of Misses Annie Caruthers
and Ethel Cloyes. Also Profs.
Fl. Stoyer and Foster Fuqua hon
ored us both by their presence and
their splendid speeches. These
four matchless teachers represented
the north end of our county. The
meeting was a signal success. In
structive and inspiring talks we're
made by Profs. Watson, Ramsey,
Bishop, Sullivan, Burney and 9TH
ers, including that model, conse-
Grated teacher. Mrs. Gauldin.
Misses Thompson, Carroll. Jones
aud Moseiy, Of Kenton, contributed
no little to the pleasures of the oc-
casion. The first three By their
choice readings and the last BY
piano solo executed in style char
acterist;c of our best musicians.
Miss Mosely is jewel in her pro-
fession, Two Of Union city's
sweetest and most worthy young
ladies. Misses Ernestine Fields and
Mi.tie Jones. delighted our associa-
ton BY an exhibition 81 their excel
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21
SHADY GROVE.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Sheriff. were
guests Of J. II. Olive last Sunday.
Miss Maggie Scott entertained
quite number Of friends last SAT-
urday night
Rev. $. +. Wynn delivered two
very interesting sermons last Sum
day.
Miss Mary Cheatham is teaching
a successful school at this place.
Miss Annette Woodkin spent last
Sunday with her cousin, MISS Esaie
Woodfn.
Mr.. Tom Hamilton has his new
house completed and moved home.
Rev. W. Mccoy will address the
young people here next Sunday af-
ternoon at 2.30. Rev. Mccoy IS tie
pastor Of the NJ. z. Church at I'm
ion City and is an eloquent speak.
err The public is invited.
YELLOW DOC.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21

lent musical talent. These ladies
need no apology at the hands Of
anyone. They are certainly skill
full performers and expert music
teachers. That grand school man,
Esq. w. B. Stovall, was with US,
both in person and sympathy We
now regard him an honorary mem
Der of our association. The gener-
osity and hospitality Of the Kenton
people cannot be surpassed. Their
Kindness towards US will never be
forgotten, but on the contrary, will
serve as an inspiration to lead us
on to the accomplishments of nobler
deeds.
May we live to attend many more
teachers meetings. We want to
have the privilege Of welcoming
that glad day when our teachers
will! stand as unit in purp0 ..and
determination to eradicate ID DOR
ance and its attendant evils from
our land. The association adj
journed to meet at the call OF the
committee. Respectfully,
]. M. MOORE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21

titled "Hello Bill'' and another al
overture which deserved specia
mention. The first was accompa
MED with a chorus Of voices, and
all we're heartily applanded.
The boxes we're occupied by a
Rives party as follows: Messrs.
Edgar E. Shore, W. Preston Shore,
H. L. Laniere, Ed Burton, Larry
Clemmona, S. David Clemmons;
Misses Sadie Fry, Hattie Glen.
mons, Nell Clemmons, Beatrice
McCaw, Charlie Dancer, Jessie Cal
licott.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Bond, of the
vicinity of Beech, were here Satur-
day and called to claim the ladies'
coat which was lost at the fair
grounds on the occasion of the re-
union. The coat belonged to their
daughter. They desire to return
thanks to Mr.. w. ]. Johnson, of
Elbridge, who found the garment
in his buggy. The Commercial was
awarded some Of the finest and
largest apples we have seen grown
in Obion county BY Mr.. Bond.
G. r. Grady, of Protemus, was
here Saturday looking after the loss
OF. fine fifty-dollar Jersey COW
which left him last summer. The
notice appears in another place in
this paper. Mr.. Grady tells us he
has just returned from a three
weeks stay at Dawson Springs, al
most entirely recovered from siege
OF bad health from stomach trouble
dating two or three years duration.
The three weeks use Of Dawson
water has made him quite new
man and he now looks the picture
of good health
Will S. Moore. of Chicago, spent
a lew days in Union City this week
visiting friends and kinsfolk. Mr..
Moore was reared in Union City
and was as well known probably as
any young man who grew NJ u the.
place. He was undisputed leader
Of all the social functions and en-
joyed a very extensive acquaintance
and the pleasure Of a host Of warm
friends. He Is now engaged as
city salesman for large manufac-
turing house in Chicago with a fine
trade. Mr.. Moore's visit here will
be a pleasure to many citizens.
Fresh. hot Cream Bread daily At
DahnkeA
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21

It was almost a miracle. Bufdoch
Blood Bitters cured me Of terrible
breaking out all over the body. | an
very grateful Miss Julia Fllbridee,
West Cornwell, Conn. Sold ait Moss
Pharmacy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21
Cures chitls and feree.

q. w. Writ, NacQRodohes. Texas.
says His daughter had chllls and
fever for three years: he could not find
anything that would help her til he
used Herbine. His wife Will not keep
house without Il, and cannot say too
much for itn SOC at Martin.t Ilep
Drug Co. Mailing corner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-10-21

Fresh. hot Cream Bread daily At
Dahnke'A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
MUST co
 TO COURT
Scovill Shop Men
 Who Played Ball
Detectives Dodds and Ken- naugh Serve Notices
 Employees of Factory Were Thrown Into Con- sternation This Morning.

Consternation was produced among the employees of the bufing and butt departments of the Scovill Manufac- turing concern this morning when Lieutenant Dodds and Detective Ken naugh appeared among them and served notices upon about 40 of them to appear in court tomorrow morning to answer to charges of trespassing upon forbidden grounds. This is an aftermath of the riot which occurred on the Long Hill baseball grounds on last Saturday, when the employees of the above departments of Scovilps fac tory were having a ball game
 When Mark Warner who owns the ball grounds where the braWl occurred, read about the fight, his indignation knew no bounds. He has been op- posed to ball playing on his lots for some time and has often forbidden teams to play there. He was dis pleased because the men had played there and his displeasure changed to wrath as he read the accounts of the terrible fight. of the stabbfng, of cob bles being hurled and bats thrown It is said that he consultedv with Prose cutting Attorney Meigs, with the result that 40 employees of Scovilrs factory have been notified to appear 1n court tomorrow. This is not the first time that Mir Warner has complained about boys and young men playing ball on his grounds, but it is the first time that any decisive action has been ta- ken.
 The cases of the four men who have been arrested for breach of the peace in connection with the riot will also be tried tomorrow. The police are determined apparently to punish the parties who were concerned in the disgraceful affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
THE BOY LIED.
Told Officers Pitiful Tale His Father
 Told Different One.

Nicholas Fishcatt, a boy of 10 years of age, from New York, was found weeping and wailing at the Naugatuck station last night by Officer Stevens, to whom he told "a very strange story. He said that his mother died about a week ago and that on the day follow ing he was kidnapped by man, who brought him to Waterbury on the train. The man left him sitting in the waiting room of the Naugatuck station, stating that he would be back in few minutes, but he didn't re appear. Since then the boy has been wandering about the streets begging for food and sleeping in barns and wagons and other places. This is the story he told the officer and also to Captain Ramon. when he was brought to the police station. The boy was turned over to Superintendent Combel- lack of the Boys club. MT Combel- lack sent Ia telegram to the boys faith CT in Brooklyn, N. Y, and the latter came here to-day. He told story far different from that of the boy. After the death of Mrs Fishcatt, the boys aunt. who lives in this city, agreed to take care of the boy and brought him to her home in this city last Thursday. He has been living with her since that time. but he did not like Waterbury so well as New York and has been. stay ing away from his new home. The father decided to take the boy back to New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
New York Markets.

WHEAT - Quiet, but firm; contract grade, July, 870871kc.
 coRN-Dull, but steadily held; July, 521z @53c.
 natural 4612c,; do clipped. 4Sc,
 TALLOW-Fir but quiet; city prime, in tierces, 4Nc.; country, in barrels, 414c. !; do., dark, 4c:; cakes, SC.
 COTTON-Ten points lower; middlins
 LTVE Po.tUGiLTRY-steady and in fair spring spring chickens tGs lsailec; 1 ducks. old, i'd
 DRESSED PoUITRY-stead and in fair demand; fowls, choice fresh killed, 14c. do., fair to good, 13G131ac.; old roosters, se.;, nearby broilegs;; choice, 240 26c. do, fair to good, 18G22c.; western do, choice, 2o922c.; do, fair to good. IT
 BUTTER Creamery, extras, per pound, 173hQ172c.; firsts. 1s@I7c.; seconds, 141A9 lSzc thirds ls9I4e atate dairyd tqbs 141Sc; thirds 12@1sc.
 GHEESE-State, full cream, colored, small, fancy, Sc; fair to good. 719D7ac.; white, small, fancy, 7Ac; fair to good, 7A671bc.; small poor. 614@6a4c.; colored lare-aes fancy. 71kc.; f~'~ to good, 7@7Ac.;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

Chicago, July 27.-To minimize the danger of rioting, should the packing companies attempt to deliver meat to local customers with non-union team sters, Chief-of- Police O'Neiil has given instructions that hauling shall be done on Halsted street. The chief declares that all teamsters will be protected from violence, but to make this possi- ble the hauling must be confined to one street which will be strongly pa- trolled,
 The order calling out the packing house teamsters affects many other drivers as well. Those employed on market and grocery delivery wagons, trucks, tallow and bone wagons, bak- cry, ice and express wagons are pro hibited from handling any goods for packing plants. While it is said to be the intention of the packers to ship practically all the meat to outside points by rail and make no effort to take care of the by-products, the strik- CTS expect to cause them much incon- venience by shutting off supplies of all kinds as far as possible.
 Nine wagons loaded with meat were sent out to-day from the SchWarschild & Challenger plant at the stockyards The wagons had been repainted the lettering removed, high sides placed on them and covered with tarpaulin as a disguise. They were escorted from the yards by a dozen policemen, who were relieved by another detail to guard them on their way to the north side of the city.
 Fire, tumult and picketing con tributed to stirring scenes at the stock yards to-day. While the packers were s1aughtering stock as much as possi- ble under the circumstances. Amid all the Warlike demonstrations were re- ports of plans for another peace con- ference between the packers and the striking butchers. Members of the state board of arbitration appeared in the office of President Donnelly to-day and held a conference with the labor leaders. The strike situation was gone over thoroughly and the arbitrators then left the office to seek conference with the packing interests.
 Kitty English, forewoman in the sew ing department of. Swift x Co.'S plant. was mobbed by girl sympathizers to- day. They beat her with their fists, tore her clothes and finally slashed her face with a knife. No arrests were made,
 The stock yard teamsters joined the packing employees to-day Seven hun ured of the drivers for the packing company refused to go to work and ordered the workmen of every other department to make no delivery to the stock yards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
MAN WITH A FIT
Frightened Girl to Death Terrorized Hen in Saloon
 and ChOked MotOrman.

Philadelphia, July 27.-Seized with a fit, Joseph Heiser went on a rampage through Andalousia, on the Bristol pike. He frightened a little girl to death, terrorized the barroom of the Red Lion Inn, smashed furniture at his home, and ended by throttling a motorman on passing trolley car, who finally succeeded in overpowering Heiser and turning him over to the police.
 Six-year-old Marian Rankin was the victim of Heiser's dementia. The child had always stood in terror of Heiser. and she fled in fright to her mother whenever she saw him. When he, waving his arms in the air and screaming at the top of his voice, ran toward her in front of the Rankin home, the little girl started to escape from him, but before she had gone a dozen feet she was overcome with ter TOT and fell unconscious in the road way. She died few moments after wards
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
LARD ON FIRE.
Commotion in the Chicago Stock Yards Caused by
 a Lively Blaze.

Chicago, July 27.-Fire broke out among the packing houses in the stock yards to-day in the lard refinery of Swift & Go, and soon gained such headway that every available fire en- zine in the stock yards district was called out. Rumors Of incendiarism were rife. Examination, however, showed the cause of the blaze to have been an overloaded dynamo. The building, 15O by 25O feet and three stories high, was filled with tierces of lard, many of which exploded, spread ing the burning grease in every direc- ton. Louis F. Swift was on the ground and directed the firemen in their attempts to reach the blaze.
 The f1remen were hampered by num- bers of cattle and sheep which were being driven along Exchange avenue the main thoroughfare of the stock yards.
 The flames threatened number Q buildings near by, but the firenen managed to keep the flames from spreading.
 Thousands of strikers attempted to get near the burning building, but as soon as the police arrived ropes were spread, blocking the street for three squares away. No crowds were al- lowed to pass through streets near the buildings. The top story of the build ing was wood and burned like finder. The contents of the building were said to be.valued at $4O0,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
TROOPS TO STUDY UP.
nanasses Trip Calls for Familiarty
 With Drill Reaulations.

Adjutant- General Cole has issued an order which gives communication received from H. O. Heistand colonel and assistant adjutant- general at the headquarters of the Atlantic division The communication states that the commanding general of the division desires to invite the attention of com manding officers of all the troops eX- pecting to take part in the maneuvers near Manassas, Va September 4 to 10, to the great importance of thorough knowledge of the duties of advance and rear guards, outposts, reconnais> sance work, and to the formations foy attack and defense. These formations, and discussions thereon, may be found in the authorized Security and Information, Wagner, and in the In fantry Drill Regulations, U. s. army.
 The communication states that it is of the greatest importance that all of hcers and non-commissioned officers should be instructed in the ground work, formations and principles, in order that they may, when the occasion arises. know how to take or vary from the normal order of things. Outposts, advance and rear guards, for the for nations, etc, cannot be made the sub ject of hard and fast drill rules; that in almost every instance the regular normal formations will in part have to be changed and varied to accom- plish the results. No one is so we'll qualified to make proper notifications as the officer or non-commissioned of ficer who is thorough master of the normal order of formations, and the rules governing each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
DRUM CORPS WILL
 PARADE SATURDAY

The best drum corps in the state will compete for the prizes at the nine- teenth annual convention of the Con- necticut Fifers' and Drummers' asso- citation which will be held at the Driv- ing park on Saturday afternoon and at Jacques auditorium on Saturday night. under the auspices of the Sacred Heart drum corps The prizes which will be awarded to the winning corps are beautiful and can be seen in the window of F. F. Beeton & Cos jewelry store Many drum corps from all parts of the state will take part in the big parade which will be held during the noon hour After the parade, which will be reviewed by the city of- ticials, the corps will board trolley cars for the park, where the prize con- tests, ball games and dancing will be held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
LELAND GIVES UP BULLET
Man Who Was Shot in Exchanged
 sPIace is Better

Thomas w Leland, who was shot while crossing Exchange place on the| Fourth of July, and who has been un der physicians care ever since, wass around to-day showing the buIlet which almost ended his life. It Wasf removed from his back this afternoon. The bullet had passed through the lung and was easily taken from the place where it had worked to in the back. While Mir Leland was in the first stages of his illness from the effeetsl Of the bullet it was impossible to probe. for it, as serious results might take place. The bullet as it looks at pres5 ent might have been shot against a stone wall, so battered in appearances does it look.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
FoRMosA RELEASED

suez, July 27.-The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Co.'S steamer For mosa, which was captured in the Red sea by the volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk, and which arrived here yes terday flying the Russian naval flag and with a prize crew on board, has been released. The Hamburg -Ameri- can line steamer HoIsatia, which ar- rived this morning, also having on board a prize crew, has likewise been released The Holsatia was last report. ed at Barry, July 5. for Port Said.
 The For1nosa sailed to-day, to con- tinue her voyage eastward
 In accordance with instructions from Berlin all German steamers bound east are furnished by the Russian consul here with free pass for the Red sea, in case they should meet Russian war vessels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
CONDITION FAVORABLE.

Rockland, Me, July 27.-All condi- tions were favorable to-day for begin ming the work upon the Eastern Steamship Co.'S steamer City of Rock land, which yesterday struck ledge in Penobscot bay and sank. The steamship company up to S:3O o'clock this morning had received no word as to whether the tugs and lighters started from Portsmouth, N. H., yes terday, had arrived, but they were due early this morning. At last re- ports the steamer was resting in the same position into which she fell af- ter striking the rock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
ANOTHER BIG DOG
Made a TerriersSee Stars. andSBit Ets
 Owner.

A vicious brindle FulIdog createdl considerable commotion at the corner! Of Grand ana South Main street yes-| terday afternoon. and before it wasI got under control it had almost killed 8 handsome terr1er belonging to Joseph3 Thebo. In the scuffie Mir Thebo waaI badly bitten on the right thumb anda will have sore hand for some tiune.
 The pugnacious brute caught the ter Tier by the hindquarters and held oni despite kicks and cuffs from half aE dozen bystanders until finally some fel-s low caught 1t by the throat and shuA off it's wind Then the owner pickea{ it up in his arms and carried it awayI before Mir Thebo could find out whol the man was. A man may have a r3gI1ts to keep fighting dog on his own| property, but 1t is a question if he i8s within the law in allowing it to run akA will about the public streets Befores the fighter caught good hold it camai dangerously near catching youngsteE, by the leg, and if it had the chanees
 are that 1t would have been as big al job to make it unloose it's grip as itI was to shake it away from MT Thebo sl pet. Great sympathy was expressed
 for the under dog and it was gooda thing for the big brute that nobody about the place could nave got hold of stout stick else it's career Would3 have been brought to close in short order
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
LIBERALS GAIN SEAT.
Won Victory in the Bye Election
 Yesterday.

London, July 27.-The liberals gained another seat at Owestry West Shropshfre) in the bye-election yesterday necessitated by the success sion of the Honorable George. Orms- by-Gore, conservative, son of Lord Harlech, to the peerage. The fight mainly was on the tariff question
 The result was as follows:
 A. H. Bright, liberal, 4,542.
 ". c. Bridgman, conservative, 4,- 157.
 Liberal majority 3S5.
 At the last election MT Ormsby- Gore defeated MT Bright by LOSS votes. Consequently the liberal gain in this constituency is 1,473 votes.