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The Colorado statesman., 1905-04-15

Baltimore Md.-The infatuation
Of Charles Doughton, a medical
student, for Bertha Stevens, bux-
ON colored woman, whom he met
at Negro hall, resulted in his ar
rest and a fine of S25 for disorder
ly conduct. Doughton, who will
compete his fourth year at college
and become physician this spring
set up the model defence that his
home was in Maine; that it was
customary in his state for persons
of different color to associate, and
that the questian of equality was
never considered in any social
event. Doughton made repeated
attempts to dance with the woman
at the ball, but was repulsed by
her. The arrest followed.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-04-15

"a we'll dressed white woman
walked into the store of L. S.
Ayres one day this week and ask
ed one of the clerks to show her
pattern that "niggers did not
wear The obliging clerk scratch
ed his head and did some fumbling
among boxes and goods until he
found bolt of bed ticking. This
says he, sis about the only thing
in our store that 'niggers' don't
wear" We did not learn whether
the lady made a purchase or not,
but she undoubtedly left without
saying "that's satisfaction to me-"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-01-16
A, GOVERNOR INDICTs HIS STATE

Retiring Durbin of Indiana, in his farewell
spoke bitterly anepointedy about political corr
ruption If is to be believed, Indiana has
look those southern states which
merely votes for it cannot be grave crime
against country to merely stop from exercising
right it is make mockery of that right by bar
ter and sale authority that in county
in Indiana casting little than five thousand votes,
regularly listed purcnasable
that the last campaign the contendng parties ap
propriated $4,000 the of candi-
dates to carry this county.
other parts of the state, he informed. votes
had been bought at $40 $50 each He made the
the electorate had
ceeded so far in Indiana legislation needed
to stop it,
Corruption of individual eector had heretofore
been considered sporadic to be limited to the
venal classes in ctes with the of an
agricultural authority it is impossible to dis
believe testimony especially when recalls the story
of Dudley and his blocks of five
Indiana has been a battle-ground since 1876 1t aaf
uray the corruptng methods of practical politics MADE
their appearance early It the scene OF Duo
leys blocks five" plan 1t has ever since been tne
picnic field of the fellow who "on the make" I'm
doubtedy Governor Durbn is right if reform is neces
sary at ALL it should begin in Indiana.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-01-16
THE SENATE AND THE PRESIDENT.

1t is doubtful President Roosevelt will be able
act through congress this session The house. being
closer to the people, fayorably disposed to sucn
legislation majority the senate has long been under
corporation influence historical fact that contested
legislation cannot pass at session of be-
cause the its rules for unlimited debate allows
any measure be talked death that is unsatisfactory to
dozen BY taking advantage Of this rule
Senator German defeated the Force bill.
Only determined majority could force the passage OF
the interstate legislation before the end OF the
session. and determined majority lacking in this case
In fact there are dozen members OF the
senate who heartily in sympathy with the presidents
desire regulation large majority OF the
members without of party devoted to
the service of than the service Of the
people. $3.50 -, ~
likely the president win find 1t necessary to
call special session seth in the spring to
deal with the question. Public sentiment is with
the president WI long have the courage
to resist both the president public sentiment.
The public Is convinced rebates and dtscrni
nations freight rates have had great deal to do with
the building up rapacous monopoes the Stand
ard OIL trust and and they will make short
work OF congress that refuses to end to such
abuses II republican vii not heed the advice
the president dsoexatc house will be chosen at the
next election and win changed fast
- -. - s-t.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-01-16
HELPING THE COTTON MARKET

The south is Thoroughly imoued with desire
highprced cotton that effort is being bring
it about and and varied the plans proposed
accomplishment. The burning this desire
extreme stage-the manifestation OF
but not rational thought upon the subject
sensible and likely something good result
is the to work sentiment in important producing
will make the holding cotton
primary points, the ultimate hope being bring
upon the in lessened quantities. spread
the distribution by greater daily uniformity OF delivery
a longer period and lessen market
particular time.
This plan however has it's difficulties
Others illustrated by reports from Texas where is
stated farmers had agreed with neghbors sell
cotton found marketing it quietly Christmas
money.
It is hard matter to effect binding agreement
erng proposition this individual tempta
violation in proportion the shows
signs the effect begins show in price
there practical in which violation of such null
ttudnous necessarily loose contracts be penazed
proposition lies the old principle of
supply demand cotton would
by radical to the point of viciousness
The of supply and demand cannot be thwarted De-
place breaks in another and always
prevails in the long though factors arise
important enough to defeat it for time. s+i
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-01-16
PETE HEPBURN AND FREIGHT RATES.

Pete Hepburn of Iowa has been selected by President
Roosevelt draft regulating Interstate freight
rates and giving the interstate commission
Hepburn has had something to do with
this question during his long congressional His
constituents in the Carinda district southeastern Iowa
inclined strong legislation regulating railroads
Nearly twenty Hepburn defeated for
second by Major A. r. Anderson, independent
publican candidate who advocated interstate
commerce bill, while Hepburn the champion of the
Cullom BILL No other issue cut figure
Before the election Reagan Cullom Of Illinois
agreed upon compromise measure but Anderson made
majority of the voters believe still
and vital and he overcame regular republican majority
of about thousand. winning by over two thousand
At the next election Anderson regular
nominee and Hepburn and his got even by electng
Pussy. democrat Two years later Hepburn defeated
Pussy and he has held seat ever since
The freight rate question been discussed in all its
phases by the grangers Of Iowa last thirty
and Hepburn has found necessary to keen we'll posted
on the subject He is abest men in congress
and being trained lawyer likely that he will pre-
pare bill that win prove effective if It becomes law
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-01-16
THE BEEF TRUST CASE.

Attorney General Moody tables on the beef
people neatly and effectively in his argument
the United States supreme The attorneys
could refute charges that
existence governing purchase of livestock
and sale of dressed meats What they
rely upon contention their clients were not
engaged in interstate commerce They sought to make
appear that their purchases made in the
sameetate and therefore, subject to the laws
prohibiting combinations for the
commerce. '~ f"~rssf's< - -
But it appears that heretofore, under different cir
and for special the
the protection Of the national
their traffic interstate had been sus-
tanned that by the supreme court before which
they were now trying to establish the contrary
The attorney general is credited with having made
presentation of the governments case
permanent injunction dissolvng the is expected
suppose it is granted-what Will the break
ing Of agreements afford substantial
That remains SEEM our notion
is that it would be effective II offenders were
punishd law provides by heavy or imprison
both. Some doubt is expressed whether
will proceed at this time that
in imposing permanent Injunction The packers
will have another chance to be good probably.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-01-16

The question interstate freight rates is
important shippers question Of state freight
Congress interstate commerce and it is
highest Importance that Washngtons senators and
representatives President Roosevelt in
effort interstate commerce commission
power regulate railroad and
and determinations.
candidates United States senator in the
begins Olympia tomorrow, Sweeny of Spo
only declared himself in favor of
railroad legislation by the president Foster
Wilson. Piles Furth silent. They should be made
speak The people right to know where they
this question. The creation of state railway
commission regulate freight will
be we'll enough it goes but the regulation of
freight made effectua and beneficial
reinforced by stronger commission Every
candidate for the should be forced state just
he on question. state should
any corporation tool at a time when
President Roosevelt needs all the and help
ne get the reforms which he is adj
yocating
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-01-16
CITY STILL HAS ONE FREE HAND.

Seattle recently installed municipal lighting plant
and it proving There is less need of it there
than in Waa Wala, the rates charged for lights by
the private corporation Seattle only about half the
charged they regarded as excessive
Detroit now has a municipal lighting plant and New YORK
is taking steps the direction Waa Wala Is
likely to thing if the Northwestern
Gas Electric Light Company does not make rea-
sonable reduction Of rates.
Fortunately light question be settled more easily
and cheaply problem The city is free
to build a plant encourage private capital
to plant without purchasing the plant OF the
In the of the water monopoly
city bound the people hand and foot by
granting an exclusive franchise only the right of
the city purchase price to be determined
by proceedings otherwise In the of
light company city still has hand free
the lights of the Northwestern
monopoly by establishing competitive plant
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
FREMONT.

Jimmie Priest is sick with pneu-
monia.
Miss Mamie Hawkins, who has
been very sick for the past week, Is
convalescent.
Rev. James Hickman, of Number
Twelve, passed through Fremont
Saturday enroute home from Nash.
vile where he had been to attend
the Masonic Grand Lodge.
Misses Eta Taylor aud Ottie
Glover, of Number Six, attended
the close of school here Friday.
J. w. Cloar, of Southside, was
here on business Tuesday.
Archie Murle was called to Duke
dom, Tenn, last week toattend the
bedside of his father, who was dan
gerously sick.
Ben Mccain and Miss Bette Pool
were married Thursday, Esq. J, B.
Bruer officiating.
Colonar Jones, of Walnut Log. is
assisting S. K. Barnes as sales
man.
Powell Cloar and family, of Beech.
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Cloar
here recently.
Leo Anderson and wife, of Pro-
temus, spent several days here last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Sibert Ed
wards.
p. H. Owen and wife, of Prote-
mus, were pleasant callers at our
home one day last week.
Miss Dee Glover closed one OF the
most satisfactory schools Friday
which has ever been taught here.
Through her kindness and amiable
disposition she won the love and
esteem OF all her pupils and made
many friends. We predict for Miss
Glover bright future and that ere
long she will be one of the leading
teachers Of Obion County.
The remains of Mrs. Ed Powell,
w AlO QiCu w l<OSt WICK
carried to Sanders Chapel Monday
where the interment took place.
Eula and Hoyt Bel visited rela-
tives in Number Twelve Saturday
and Sunday.
Ollie Nichols and wife, OF Troy,
came out Thursday to visit the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Lizzie Caldwell,
who was very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Caldwell Wis
tied relatives near Hornbeak Sat
urday and Sunday.
AS j. r. Clifton was returning
from Troy Saturday about dark
with load Of groceries bound for
Clayton, he dove up in front of S.
K. Barnes store and went in. While
there some one stole several sacks
of -four and pair Of overshoes
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
SOUTH SIDE.

Master Joe Temple is very sick at
at this writing.
Mr.. ]. M. Cole spent Thursday
night with Mr.. Fuller Brown at
Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Hammond, of
Clayton. spent few days last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Cloar.
Mrs M. Iris Brown, who has been
suffering for several days with a
rising in her head, is convalescent.
We are very sorry to chronicle
the illness of Mrs Coulter and trust
she will soon be restored.
Cousins have you all noticed how
independent p I'll. @ is since he
married, he hasn't passed Southslde
in six or seven years but what be
would ask me to speak nice word
to his girl for him and now after
all my talk and words of praise
he says, "My, doesn't 5 b e
gas. He ought 10 remember he
might need Gipsy's influence again
sometime. But that Is alright for
you, Cousin.
Rev. J. Fl. Milburn and Do j.. B.
Moody we're gladly received into
our home Sunday.
We gladly welcome Miss Mary
Kinnardla and EIssatgse te eur band of
correspondents. Your letters we're
read with much pleasure. Call
again
Willie, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs Give Launom is very sick
with pneumonia,
Miss Pauline Jackson has been
confined to her bed several days
with la grippe.
Mr. Sllas Lancaster and wife, of
Kenton, spent several days this
week with Mrs. M. A. Lancaster
and family.
Miss Media Mabry has returned
home after spending few months
with her sister, Mrs. Neblet, 10 the
city.
Mr.. J. w. Cloar returned home
Wednesday from a business Trip
down below Clayton, He tells us
there is a great deal of sickness in
the county.
DIR. ]. B. Moody. of Louisville,
Ky. has been preaching a series OF
sermons at the Baptist Church the
past week, to the delight Of all.
Bro. Moody is great preacher and
am sure his coming to Union City
will be worth a great deal in the
wa ' of strengthening the members
60 take new life and more cour-
age. as the Baptist Church has re-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
PADUCAH JUNCTION.

Miss Mary Cheatham, Of Shady
Grove, is visiting in May6eld.
Miss Jessie Caldwell, of New
bern, was the guest OF relatives
here Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Eva Hamilton was here
few hours Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Ward, Of
Pleasant Valley, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Caldwell this,
week
Misses Bessie Carter and Mary
Bratton, of Union City, were here
Sunday afternoon on their way
home after few days visit ia Full
ton with Miss Carriers mother.
Mr.. Will Ross, Of Memphis, Gre
man on the l. G. X. r., who has
been visiting his parents near
Hickman, returned home Monday.
He was accompanied this far by his
sister, who spent several days here,
the guest of Miss Ollie Matthews.
Mr.. John Russell is very sick
with pneumonia.
Miss Eva Rowland, Of Crockett,
is visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Ward. Of
Houser Valley, visited .s4eiatives
here Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Charlie Keen, offDyersbnrg,
was here Monday.
Miss Annabel Cutler, daughter
of Mr.. A. p. Cutler, was called to
her heavenly home last Saturday.
She had been confined to her room
for only a month, but had been in
bad health for some time. Miss
Cutler was member Of the e r..
Church, having been d member for
several years. She was one Of our
sweetest and best girls and had
many friends, both old and young
who sadly miss her Dear friends.
sad il is to part with your treasure.
still be comforted, for hers is
brighter home. Only another sweet
flower to deck the Garden Of God;
another pure soul to swell the
Angel Band. 1t IS only matter Of
time when young and old alike
must take passage in the phantom
ship and sail into the port of eter-
nifty. A grandfather, grandmoth-
err, father and four brothers sur
vive her. To them we extend orr
heartfelt sympathies. Rev. Lyles
the funeral services.
The remains were laid to rest by
her mother in the Union CITY
Cemetery Sunday afternoon.
WILD FLOWER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03

Gently suffered a great loss by los
ing one OF it's very best pastors,
but our loss is Texas gain. |
thank the Lord for such ministers
as Bro Moody and can truthfully
say l have been greatly benefited
by his coming, and trust we will
have the pleasure of having him
with us again at an early date.
The sleigh bells can be heard in
every direction. My, how do wish
some one would take pity on poor
Gypsy and come and take ME sleigh
ing. | am so tired staying indoors.
Mr.. c. Fl. Harris, OF Southside,
has eight head Of nice horses in his
care. Ho is an expert trainer and
gives them the best of attention.
Mrs. Hattie Calhoun has recover
ed from an attack of la grippe.
We are reliably informed that
the night of the 24th, when DR.. J.
M. Rippy and w. S. Jackson arriv-
ed in Nashville at 9 o'clock, they
struck a bee line through the cold
at the rate Of forty miles per min
ute for the Tulane Hotel and upon
their arrival they were informed to
their surprise that owing to the
Legislature and the Grand Lodge
being in session they were full up
and couldn't possibly care for any
more, so after making diligent IN
quiries no one could tell them
where they could rest their weary
bodies, so they decided they must
sit up. w. S. remarked, Gee,
whiz, thought Nashville was a
city," and the good Doctor smiled
and says, You'll find Quit is before
you leave nere. So while they were
talking over the sad misfortune
and wishing they were back at
home IN Union City, at that moment
a good old Samaritan, Mr.. John J.
Cherry, tapped them on the shout
der and says, Boys, why are you so
sad, what is it that worries you so
much, when both exclaimed at
once, we have no where to lay our
heads for love nor money, when
Mr. Cherry says, "Cheer up, boys,
I'm no Vanderbilt nor Jay Gould,
but such as / have | give freely un-
to you. / have a nice office, well
heated by steam and two nice beds
at the penitentiary and if you'll go
with me I'll do all in my power to
make you comfortable, so they ac-
cepted the kind invitation and at
that moment the car bell rang so
they were off to the pen. Upon
their arrival they found as nice
room as any hotel in Nashville could
afford and so after good nights
rest they were invited out to nice
warm breakfast with all the officers
and Mr.. Cherry did everything in
in his power to make them en-
10Y themselves. They say Gov.
Frazier acted wise in giving
Mr.. Cherry that appointment and
he certainly will be rewarded by
acting so wisely. Who knows but
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
RIvEs.

Hurrahl What is more fun than
snowballing and sleigh riding?
Mrs. Ora Pyles and daughter,
Miss Eva, visited friends in Union
City Saturday and Sunday.
Thomas Stearns, one of the pu-
pills of the Rives Graded School, is
suffering from an attack of pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Lille Burton, nee Arm
strong, is the guest Of her mother
this week.
Mrs. Geo. Bolts is on the sick
list this week.
Mr.. w. e. Rankins and family
spent the night with ]. II, Scoggin
Saturday night.
Miss Willie Caudle visited in Dyer
the first OF the week.
Mrs. Mary Moore and son, Miss
Ava Scoggins and Mrs. Hovis made
flying trip to Union City Satur-
day.
Mr.. Jim Davidson is suffering
with la grippe this week.
Miss Pearl Averitt spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with Miss
Matte Bean.
Matte, the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. l.. Crowell, died
Saturday morning. The remains
were inferred at the Stovall grave
yard Sunday.
Miss Eva McWhirter returned
home Sunday evening after spend
ing several days with her cousin,
Miss Alice Noah. of Union City.
Misses Fleda Pruett and Edna
Clark we're the guests of Miss An
ME Cummings, of Pleasant Hill,
Friday night. THE CHUMs
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
KEDRoN.

Uncle Billie Owen, Mrs. Tim
Word, Misses Lola Morris and
Sadie Tucker and Frank Caldwell
are all on the sick list this week.
Mr.. Herman Cloar, who has been
very i'll for some time with pneu-
monia, is very low at this writing.
Mr.. Will Hammonds and wife
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Cloar at Union
City Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Gertie Carlton entertained
quite a number of young friends
Saturday night. A nice time was
Mr.. Ely Newell, the well-known
ax-handle maker, and Mr.. Virgil
Morris. the young fox hunter, are
out hunting this week.
WILD RosE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
NoRTHsIDE LOCALS.

Miss Sue Moss, after very pleas
ant visit of two weeks al the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Whitesell.
returned to her home in Fulton
Sunday.
Mr.. Cage Hale is still improving
slowly.
Mr.. Will Warterfield, of Nash
vile, spent several days with his
sister, Mrs. Mary Crittendon, re-
turning home Wednesday.
Miss Ellen Guy visited the family
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Perry last week.
Lawson Caruthers, of Hickman,
spent few days the early part
Of the week with his parents in
Northside.
BY the way, from all reports |
fear we are going to lose our noted
Cousin Scrbbler, as we heard her
say a few days since that she rather
liked the idea of changing her resi-
dence.
Pardon me, Editors, rather
think you misunderstood me last
week. / did not mean to leave the
impression that wrote last week
anu you did not print same. 1t was
Just this way. / did not know but
what / was writing contrary to
your rules, so / did not write that
week. Tow we have it straight.
Friday night at the country home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Corum, a
party was given to the young peo-
pie Of the surrounding community.
After hours of real pleasure and at
a very late hour each departed for
their homes congratulatlng them
selves for having been present at
this home gathering, declaring the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Corum a
pleasant one, especially when al
lowed to be thrown open for the
young pleasure seeking people.
ToPsY.
IED-That item was not tor you,
Topsy, nor any of our regular cous-
ms.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
Ringworm.

Z. II. Lucus, Wingo, KY, writes,
April 25th 1902: ''For 10 years / had
been afflicted with a malady known
as itch. The itch was most unbear-
able; / had tried for years TO find re-
lief, having tried all remidies / could
hear Of, besides number Of doctors.
| wish To state that one single appli-
cation Of Billiards. Snow Liniment
cured me completely and permanently.
Since then / have used the liniment
on two separate occasions for ring
worm and it cured completely. 25c.
SOC and 800. Sold by Martin Allen
Drug Co., Mailing Corner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
CORSET COVERS

Good quality long cloth, full front with
two rows a embroidery insertion and
ribbon beading, trimmed on neck and
sleeves with embroidery edging.
Special price, 49c.
Made of good cambria, full front, six
rows of lace insertion, lace trimmed neck,
nicely finished throughout; an extra good
value. Special price 25c.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03

In the future we will give trading stamps only
at the time purchase is made. Claims for stamps
will positively not be allowed at any other
time, as experience has taught us that in no
other way can we avoid misunderstanding and
confusion and CORRECTLY keep our stamp records.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03

what w. S. and the Doctor we're
serving out a sentence. Gypsy
wouldn't doubt 1t in the least.
Gypsy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
DRAWERS

OF good quality cambria, umbrella
style, cambria rufile, finished with torchon
lace insertion, tucks and lace Tuffle.
Special price, 25e
Soft finished cambria, umbrella style,
deep lawn ruflle, trimmed with two rows
of snow ball lace insertion and hemstitched
tucks, lace edge on bottom.
Special price, 49c.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
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from his wagon. The thief has not
been found.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Matt True
Monday, boy. VIOLET
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03
Watch Lost

A fine gold watch. size 10. move
ment 9,218237: Bates 81 Bacon
Royal Case 3, 129. 1870. The watch
was the property Of Vern Forcum
and a liberal reward will be given
tor its recovery.
II. FoRcum.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-03


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