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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
Chicago Strike Continues.

Chicago. May 2S.-Nothing deyel-
oped today that would indicate an inn
meoiare settlement of the teamsters
strike which has been in progress
neafy Two months. That the labor un-
ions are of the belief that the fight
viii bg a long one was demonstrated
at the meeting of the Chicago Fedora
tion Of Labor to-day when arrange
mem were made for holding a strike
denousJration on July 4.
According TO the present plans IL Is
the intention TO hold a monster parade
OF tho strikers and the affiliated unions
unloss the controversy has been ended
before that date. At the meeting to-
day each union affiliated with the cen
tral body was represented by three
dele gates at the request of President
Doll
Tho strike situation was discussed
In all its details and the sentiment OF
the meeting was that the teamsters
should continue the fight until the
seven express companies should offer
SOM sort Of compromise. The Off
cials Of the express companies ere still
obdurate in their declaration that no
cone ssions need be looked for from
their side. so the matter of settlement
th.oueh this channel seems as remote
as ever.
WITH over 1000 policemen and depu-
ties OF the sheriff detailed on strike
tuty, the employers declare that dur
ing the present week they will be able
to demonstrate to the strikers that any
further continuation OF the fight will
be suicidal 10 the teamsters' union.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
DELIGHTS OF A MOTHER.
Proof That Owner Of Small Boy Never
Lacks Excitement

The bell rang, and Mrs. Johnson
opened the door to rough looking
man with whip IN one hand and a
bcy's cap In the other.
Got a little boy" he fsked, ano
when she assented. he went on:
This his cap?"
At looks like it, said the mother.
beginning to feel alarmed at the man s
tone
Well. ma am, I'm awful sorry:
Just don't know how to tell you-that's S
the truth"
She braced herself against the door
and faltered:
Tell me the worst, Is he dead?'
1T want eggzactly my fault: you
see the little chap run right square
under"
She pushed past him. crying back
frantically:
murdered boy?"
At the gate she met some fifteen
lads In bunch. and then she was
sure they were bringing in the man
gled body. How she had strength to
go among them she never knew
but suddenly one atom detached 1t
self from the swarm and leaped
toward her. II was hatless. but It was
her William-alive. at least
Mother" he shouted. "a mans run
clean. plum over the basket of eggs
you sent me to get. I told him l BET
you'd make him sorry! Every last
one Of the blooming lot is smashed
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
shoemakers Once Were We'll Paid.

Thirty years ago. when all shoes
were made by hand. the shoemaker
earned n fair salary of from 312 TO
SIG per week. Every shoe shop had
from fye TO ten shoemakers working.
Shoes and boots cost from IS to SIS.
and they received much more repair
ing than do the shoes of today. Now
girls are working in the factories and
hundreds OF good shoemakers are look
ing for something TO eat. Over half
Of the shoemakers who formerly
worked in the shops are working at
other lines Of business. and making
more money.
A journeyman cobbler seldom makes
more than IS or 50 per week.
One may wonder why II is that the
cobbler nearly always finds a mean.
dirty hole to crawl into and to call
II a repair shop. The fact Is. he can
not AFFORD to pay much rent. In the
average shoe s.iop In the good seasons
spring and summer-he can do 81
worth of repairing a day. and not
more than So II he works In the night
tine. Four dollars per day and sig
days a week make s24 per week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
Are the Packers Receiving Fair Play

When the Garfield report on the
business methods Of the packers ap-
peared. after eight months investiga-
ton. It was severely criticised a.
roundly denounced. After three
months of publicity II is significant
that those who attempted to discredit
II have failed to controyert the figures
contained in that exhaustive docu-
ment. The public is beginning to no
tice this omission. and the feeling Is
| rapidly growing that the sensational
charges out OF which the Beef In
testigation" arose we're without foun-
dation. II the offlcial statements OF
the report are susceptible Of contra
diction. a good many people are now
asking why the facts and figures are
not furnished TO contradict them.
The truth seems to be that most of
the charges contain unfounded sensa-
tional assertions. A fragrant example
Of this appeared In recent article in
an Eastern magazine. to the effect
that forty Iowa banks were forced
to close their doors In 1904 by the
Beef Trusts manipulation OF cattle
prices" Chief Clerk Cox. of the bank
ing department Of the Iowa State Au-
ditor's once, has tabulated the list OF
banks given in the magazine article
and has publicly denounced the state
ment as utterly untrue. He gives
separately the reasons for each fail
ure mentioned and oficialiy states
that they have been caused by unwise
speculations and by reckless banking
methods. It may be well to suspend
judgment upon the packers until the
charges against them are proved.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
A Eiah STORY.

In the days of the previous genera
ton many were the singular names be.
slowed by their parents on the chill.
dren OF Cape Cod and the nearby sec
ton. At Nantucket dwelt a family
named Fish. seafaring people. One
Of the sons had been dubbed Pre-
served" in his early childhood. ard
now commands a fishing vessel On
one Of his voyages his bark was spok-
en- at sea.
what is the name of your bark?'
Flying FISH"
What is your captains name?
preserved Fish"
what did you say?"
Preserved Fish"
On 1t, didn't ask the name Of
your cargo"
Explanations ensued.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
Drowned in the Animas.

Denver, May pa brief telegram
TO the family received at noon today
states that c. d. Hall. citizen of Ar
" IA, q suburb of this city, fell from
a bridge across the Animas river into
the swollen stream and was drowned
yesterday afternoon. On account oil
the high water the body has not been
recovered.
Mr.. Hall recently secured position
as bridge carpenter for the Rio Grande
Railroad Company and went to work
south of Durango, where the accident
happened. Mrs. Hall conducts a board
ing house here and has three small
children. Mr.. Hall was about thirty
six years OF age.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
Christmas and Easter Abolished.

Paris. May 29.-The approaching
separation OF state and church in
france has disclosed curious situation
whereby Christmas. Easter and other
holidays to which the French are de-
voted will be abolished under the sep
aration bill. This led NJ. Gerault-
Richard to satisfy public opinion by
an amendment continuing the princi'
pal holidays under new names.
The amendment. which has been ac-
cepted by those in charge of the bill.
substitutes spring flower festival for
Easter. harvest festival for the feast
II the Assumption. memorial festival
Tor the feast of All Saints and family
festival for Christmas.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

On May 25th the body OF A. ]. Bart
lett. who disappeared from Glenwood
Springs April 18th last, was found on
Iron mountain. about a mile and half
from town. Appearances pointed SO
strongly to suicide that no inquest was
held. Mr.. Bartlett was at one time
associated with Ex-Governor Peabody
In the management Of a store in the
Crested Butte district In Gunnisou
county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
Not an Easy Mark.

Farmer Hornihand-Look hyer.
young feller, you're a-tryin' yer funny
fim-ham game on tn wrong feller.
amt no easy mark, I'll let ye know
Why, ! never was president Of no
bank In all my life.-Baltimore Amer
icaA
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

an sure Piso's Cure for Consumption save
my life three years aso.-MRs- THos- RoBBIs
Maple Street. Norwich. N. ", Feb. II. 1900
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

When the impecunious duke come
along. the fool and her money are sooi
married.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

II went Home tn DIE from Gravel Trouble
Doctors failed DR. David Kennedys Favorfe hemed5
cured -" msA G. ". brown, Pesersburg, \. y
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For chdrea teething, softens the reduces N
oARRAaoo. allays paan, cures wind cofc &c botus
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

1t ts better to be everything TO some
body than something TO everybody.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

1t Is easier for some men to brea
out OF jail than 1t is to keep out.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
TIE

TEA
How many letters are
there in tea?
One, two or three. as you
like: t o. te or tee or tea.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

lewis "Single Binder straight &c, fresh
from the factory, wrapped n foil which
keeps 1t fresh until smoked. Lewis Fac.
tory, Peoria, Ill. Originator Tin Fol-
Smoker Package.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

The smaller the man the harder he
tries to get even.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

The hardest work some fellows ever
do is looking for 1t.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

All Up-to-Dats Housekeepers
use Defiance Cold Water Starch, be-
cause It is better. and OF. more Of 1t
for same money.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

Happiness consists In being some
body. not in doing somebody.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

Loaf sugar must be sbiftles'
article.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
Why Il 10 the nest

= because made by an entirely differ
ent process- Defiance Starch IL un-
nike any other. better and one-third
more for 10 cents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15

Yes. he was Confederate veteran
and had left Texas last year bound
for Louisville to attend the Confed.
crate reunion. Unfortunately the
Doctor failed in his calculations aud
reached the city too late to share
the pleasures of that event. He
spoke very pleasantly however, Of
the manner in which he and his
strange craft were treated. From
Louisville he travelled to st. Louis.
There the newspapers printed his
portraits and biography. But the
Doctor was>not altogether pleased
with his visit to that city. On the
way he found an opportunity to
practice medicine and Thereby re-
plenish his purse. He claims to
have an effectual remedy for In.
sanity and other diseases of that
nature.
DR.. Schmeltz informed us that he
served in the war under Gen. Nc
Gruder and dispensed medicine to
the soldiers. He is now on his way
to Texas.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
STAR OF BETHLEHEM.

Miss Artie Walker spent Satur.
day night with her friend, Miss
Tommie Barnett.
Mrs. J. c. Wilson, of near Troy,
is spending the week with friends
and relatives Of this vicinity.
Little Roger, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Caldwell, is on the sick
list.
Miss Fanny Fulghum was visit
ing relatives at Obion Saturday.
Mrs. J. D. Mcbride was danger.
ously sick, but is reported better.
Misses Bird and Artie Walker
attended services at Liberty and
reported a fine sermon delivered by
Rev Faust.
Miss Ethel Bedford is visiting
relatives near Beech.
Mrs. Rosa Kuykendall visited her
mother, Mrs. Sallie Furgerson,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, J NJ. Moores spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Dee
Wilson.
Prof. r.. M. Shepard was a pleas
ant visitor IN this vicinity.
BRowNIE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Dolls at wallaee's.
An Interesting Address.

Last Tuesday night at the Meth.
odist Chnrch, Hon. John H. Hine,
mon, State Superintendent Of Ar.
kansas Public Schools, addressed
TIE faculty and pupils of the city
high school and a number 81
friends on the subject of schools.
Those who heard him say that i,
was one of the finest along that
line ever heard here. Quite large
and appreciative audience was
present. Mr.. Hinemon made him.
self famous IN a speech to the Con.
federate Veterans here last year
and anything he may have to gay
now interests our people more than
ever.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Unclaimed Letters.

List oil unclaimed letters remain.
ing in the Union City Postoffice for
week ending December II:
Anna Alexander, Lizzie Boyd. B
Cuozza, Ernest Coleman, (colored)
y. F. Cole, Jim cott, ]. H. East
wood, p. N. Garland. Jim Gamble,
Matte Hughes, Macke Hunter,
Fanny Hogue (colored), ]. r
Jones, Mrs. Thos. Jones, Edd Nor,
rvs. Charlotte MCGEE. Charley Mul.
ing. T.. FL. Reed. Warner Sharp
y. c. Sanders, Willie Wright, Dick
worthurn, J. r. Wilson. Jessie Will
liams Ben Ward.
G. T. TAYLOR, p. NJ.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Hornbeak Wedding.

Sunday, 40 p. m, was the houi
when Mr.. Ardeli Edwards and Mis-.
cleavie Charter we're made one Il
was quiet home Wedding with the
neighbors and friends of the bride
and groom. There were. however,
numbers, who, having hint OF
such a delightful event. cared for
no invitation and came to witness
the wedding. They were met with
a warm welcome, such as is natural
with the hostess. We were treated
to an excellent supper. Such a
supper, tool 1t would be useless to
take the time and space to describe
it, but will saw it was one to be re-
membered. After supper the guests
we're ushered into the parlor, there
the presence of each other
quite as much as they did the sup
per. But 70 complete this letter,
must be said for the
young people, who acame early Tin
order to be on hand)N we drove
fast, but not fast enough AID ar.
rived in time to see the guests faakS
ing leave. Too late for the we'd
ling, but not too late for the sup
per- After moments we're spent in
their friends babe
ldieu to the happy couple and the
Kind hostess, who spared neither
ime nor pains to make them happy,
vent home to the downy pillow to
lream of fair brides and gallant
rooms. We wish them much hap
'iness in their journey through life.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
A Good Minstrel show.

Barlow & Wilson last Friday
night gave one of the best minstrel
performances ever seen in Union
City. They appeared on that oc-
casion at Reynolds Opera House in
program of exceptional brilliancy
and professional merit. The first
part was a revelation of old-time
minstrelsy improved and enlarged
with bright new costumes, catchy,
popular songs and melodies, wit and
hu NOR, scintillating, original,
unique. The end men very agree
ably surprised the audience with a
fund Of anecdote and jokes entirely
new, startling and intensely conf
cal. Their makeup was absnrdly
picturesque and ludicrous. The
situations were tumultuons.
Astounding in a diversity and versa
tility of professional talent seldom
observed IN an organization OF this
kind. 1t was the climax of farce
comedy and the acme of minstrelsy.
The quartette and the balIadisGs
found response seldom accorded
this type of music. 1t is not often
that Uuion City audience has the
pleasure of listening to as good
quartette of male voices. The en-
tire show was complete and replete
in every particular with crisp new
acts and the entire performance
smooth and evenly balanced. A
return date will be most acceptable
to the patrons of the Reynolds
Opera House
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Thanks.

It's known by every one now that
we are the nominee for Register OF
Obion County, for which we are
grateful. We cannot speak the
gratefulness in our hearts to
friends and what they have done
for US. We have nothing harsh to
saYtof our opponents and those who
voted against US, giving every
man the same privilege we take.
With best wishes to all / am the
same. p. I'll. OWEN.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Coughing spell Caused Death.

Harry Duckweil, aged rs years
choked 10 death early yesterday morn,
ing at his home, 10 the presence Of bis
wife and child. He contracted q
slight cold q few days ago and paid
but little attention TO ID. Yesterday
morning he was seized with a fit 81
coughing which continued for some
time. His wife sent for q physician
but before he could arrive, another
coughing spell came On aud Duckwell
died from suff0catiOn. st. Louis
Globe Democrat, Dec. /, 1901. Bal.
laFd's HUfeh0und Syrup would have
saved him. Csc. Soc and e1.00. Mar
tin-Allen Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE



If you have property for
Sale and want to sell quick
and realize all there is in
same, list with Carter &
White, real estate and insur-
ance.
If you want to buy proper
ty of any kind on the best
terms don't fail to see us, we
will be glad to show you
around. Carter & White,
real estate and insurance, of
fee corner First and Mary
streets, phone I5,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15

Carter & White would be
glad and appreciate the OPP
portunity of writing your
FIRE insurance and placing
same in one of the oldest and
strongest companies doing
business in Tennessee.
We buy, sell, rent and in
sure property in Union City.
Any of the above business
given to us will receive our
personal attention. Carter
& White. real estate and in
Surance.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Texas to Louisville Overland.

c. H. Schmeltz, travelling all the
way overland with his horse and
Democrat" perfect specimen of
the unconventional or monumental
genius, and his traps, from Tylor,
Texas, was in the city Wednesday
enroute from st. Louis. DR..
Schmeltz (for he lays claims to a
knowledge of the science Of medi-
cine) had halted at John O'Don-
relrs chop for repairs. 1t was .
novel; sight. The harness and
wagon, the horse, the saddle made
after the fashion OF a sawhorse and
the kind tace Of the old gentleman
VT up with intelligence and a keen
sense of humor, all bespoke of a
singular. eccentric experience.
Dr. Schmeltz treated our first
question with Indifference, but upon
assuring him that we meant no
offense, he unbosomed himself.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Cured Paralysis.

w. S. Baily, p. o. True, Texas,
writes: my wife had been suffering
five years with paralysis la her arm,
when | was persuaded to use Billiards.
Snow Liniment, which cured her all
right. | have also used Ii for old
sores, frostbites and skin erupti0ns.
1t does the work. Csc, soc, 81 90.
Martina lien Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
+. 3 A. n.

AT recent meeting of the
Masonic lodge the following officers
were elected: W. M. Mailing, S.
W.; W. L. White, ]. w: Sam
Chandler, ]. d.; DR.. J. M. Rippy,
Sec; Sam cooksey. Tyler.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
]. o. o. 2.

The following officers were elect
ed at the last meeting of the |. o.
o. F. lodge, this city; Geo. Kit
tenger, N. g.; T. r. Barrett, v. G.
W. l.. White, Sec. J. B. Waddell,
F. c.; w. NJ. Mailing, Treas; G.
r. Kenney, P. G.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Grocery Stock Sold.

Mr.. J. A. Reeves yesterday pur-
chased the grocery stock of w. l..
Phebus q Co., and viii continue the
business at the same stand.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Christmas Flowers.

Parties desiring Christmas flow.
ers are requested. to give theil
orders as earlyly as possible ID
order to secure first class service.
]. X. PosrMA.
Florist.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Bransford- DriskilI.

Bransford- Driskill.
One of the prettiest home we'd
dogs ever seen in this city took
place at the residence OF Mr.. aud
Mrs. Robert H. DriskilI last Wed.
nesday morning at 1890 o'clock.
It was the occasion for the nup-
tials of two popular young people
in Union City, Mr.. Payne c.
Bransford and Miss Willie Drisklll.
The ceremony was simple in detail,
but beautiful in its environment
and impressive in solemnity. Rev.
J. J. castleberry pastor Of the First
Christian Church, was the oficiat-
lag clergyman,
The pretty home on Division
Street, north, was literally trans.
formed into dazzling chateau OF
red, white,and green. The halls and
stairway were festooned with holly
and mistletoe, caught up at the
points with red hearts. on the
landing postwas huge candelabra
studded with candles IN these
colors. The stairway was draped
and wrapped ia rope of holly en-
blazoned with red berries.
The loveliest scene in the grand
palladium Of beauty vas the parlor
or the wedding chamber. This
was also clothed with holly I'D
mistletoe in exhuberant waste, but
not over prodigal to please the
taste of connoiseur.
The parlor was also hung with
festoons of holly and mistletoe. In
the farthest corner the designer
had arranged a gateway. This
was the sacred pre- cinct of the we'd
ding VOWS. Two pedestals draped
in white and ornamented with fes-
toons aud iraperies of green and
red were placed on each side. The
capstones of these pedestials were
made of hearts illuminated with
The overhead was orna-
mented with drapery of mistletoe
and holly foliage. Ia the center
was red heart and lighted candles
oyerhanging the gateway.
Promptly at the appointed hour
the gates were swung open and
while Miss Irene Moss played the
selection, .Mendlessohn's " edding
March" the bridal party entered.
The two hearts on the pedestals
ended in the heart above, and so
he couple we're made husband and
wife. After the ceremony the Sc
lection, "Meditatlon," was render
I'd and the two souls we're cement
ed into unity. +
Misses Nora Gardner and May
Crockett and Miss Margaret Brans-
lord assisted Mr.. Virgil Mainland
n constructing the designs.
Misses Nora Gardner and May
Crockett constituted the reception
In the center of the foliage hung
/ heart. From this was suspended
i crown made Of white aud illumin-
ID with candles in red aud green.
Che bride was dressed in going
lway gown Of green velvet, trimmed
n gold braid.
After the ceremony shower of
ice and slippers and the couple left
or st. Louis to return again in
ew days.
Mrs. Bransford is young lady
If charming character aud person,
popular in the esteem Of her num-
.rous friends. The groom is a
popular gentleman Of this city. He
. member Of the firm of the
Lumber Company and
5 gentleman of sterling worth
md character.
The Commercial extends its con-
rratulations with hundreds of
,thers in this suspicious event.
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Tawaa "a T.nuiavsl1a CverIand
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Assigned at obion.

The firm Of Gurey & Durham,
doing a mercantile business at
Obion, made an assignment yester-
day.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Deans Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. 25c.
Ask the Moss Pharmacy for them.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15

Trains No. lSf and lOe are accommodations.
Tickets and particulars as to specific rates
limits and train time OF your home ticket agent
&C. X Collins, Padueah Junction.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15

r. W. harlow. d. p. +, Louisville.
Al. McD0UGALL. d. p. A., New Orleans
A. H. HANSON, Q. A., mo. A. sooTT. A a PA.
Chicago. Memphis
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
N. ca St. /. TIME TABLE.

No SIS, afIIni0n City go. TAG am.
No 8, . 3.06 pm.
No. So, .... Ills pm.
WEST BorSND.
No. 50, ar Union City ~. 6AAa,m.
No. A. I" go. n. 4e PM
No 81, " /" ... 7.62 pm.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-15
Illinois Central
RAILROAD.
BEST OF TRAIN SERVICE,
SoIfTHBOUND.
souTHBoUND
NORTHBOUND.

Trains No 1906 and 1888 are accommodations
ind stop al Paducah Junction TO receive or dis
charge passengers