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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
GREAT WHITE.

The crisis in Russia has passed
and absolutism is dead. 1t should
never have been allowed to breathe.
The most astonishing thing of all
Is that it has survived for three
hundred years. The Russian pop
ulace was driven to restitution
and desperation. Millions were
IN need of bread while the Royal
House squandered 800, 600, 900
annually in riotous living. How
can such government as that last
The greater wonder is how has it
been possible to stand the strain,
Talk of strenuous life. What do
we know about it! And in the
face of all this the Gar was forced
to do his duty. Great day for the
Gar when Witte was made pre-,
mier of the Russias. Otherwise
the crown might have lost its head.
There were mutterings of this
kind and they were assuming a
threatening shape. Witte was a
tin hero when the peace treaty was
made. He is now a living prophet
and the man of the hour. He has
eclipsed the Roosevelt star. The
great swashbuckler President will
have to look to his spurs. When
the peace treaty was signed The
Commercial suggested that Rus.
sla's troubles had just begun.
The signs of disaster were then
ominous. What a glorious thing
for Russia that among her autoc-
racy she had statesman, a Mo
ses to lead her children out Of the
wilderness. All glory to White
and the privileges of national
freedom.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

numerous and fragrant evils. In
the present fusion of sentiment and
shifting of forces. the question is
beginning to be asked, Is govern
ment by party, after all, the only
possible method? Cannot a better
be devised? Why may not every
Congressional district elect the best
man, who represents the prevail
ing view of its voters, for the time
being, on the questions of the hour,
and why should not Congress as a
whole deal with all proposed legis-
lation on its merits, every man vot-
ing according to his convictions,
and not under the coercion of the
caucus? We are likely to see such
voting this winter on questions of
tariff revision and rate regulation
Unless all signs fail, party lines
will be largely disregarded, Why
should there continue to be any. if
the best results expressing the real
will of the people can be reached
without them2 Let those who
think alike, and the interests Of
whose constituents are identical,
act and vote together on each meas
ure as 1t comes up. So, too, it is
said 10 regard to the Presidential
office. Let the people choose a
strong, capable, honest man, in
whom they have confidence, to pro-
tect their rights, defend the Con-
stitution, and enforce the laws, dis
regarding in their choice sectional
considerations and partisan preiu-
dice. Whether such a wide change
be practicable or not, 1t is certain
that never since the days of Wash
ington have party lines counted for
so little. or purely party motives
been so generally absent from the
administration of the government,
as to-day. Washington Post.
Everything good to eat at all
times at Dahnke's.
Need a Typewriter? New one
for sale at The Commercial office.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

If Judge John r. Bond should
become a candidate for Governor he
might or might not be a strong
candidate We cannot undertake
to say how it would be, But there
is not in all Tennessee a man who
is capable of making a better Gov
ernor or a man with higher con-
ceptions or hrmer convictions Of
duty Nashville American.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Estray Notice.

Taken up and posted in District
No. Z, Obion County, by w. c.
James one filley years old, color,
dark bay, left eye out, right eye
weak. Also one horse 5 years old
marked as follows: Both hind
feet white, white in forehead, white
streak ,ou nose, slip left shoulder
and branded c. c. on right shoul.
der. Both valued at $40 each,
Ala THos. II. BARRETT, Ranger.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Bob Taylor can a write letter
too, when it is necessary. Col.
Harvey Hannah is saying nothing.
Really he is the man who should
be Governor. It's mighty sorry
man who wouldn't vote for him
for the railroad commission.
There isn't a better man in poll
tics.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

In honest politics Tennessee's
distinguished sons with few ex-
eeptions hold a very high place.
If the methods which elevated
Frazier to the Senate should con
tinue, however, it will be goodbye
to the good old days.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Mr.. Read has returned and the
office OF the interurban in The
Commercial building has been dec
GRATED with flowers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

There's many a slip twixt the
cup and the llp." Readers of the
Commercial Appeal will not re-
cognize this as coming from the
Hardeman Free Press.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

ner in which men offered to sub
scribe for stock at last Wednesday
nights meeting will change the
color of that sentiment. One
thousand dollar subscriptions were
freely offered and larger ones if
necessary. The interurban will
be built.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

The county election draws on
apace and the candidates are doing
some quiet hustling. Only one
more month interyenes before the
primary.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
FOR ALDERMAN.
s. $. Alexander

s. s. ALEXANDER.
we are authorized 70 announce ; 5. Alexan'
der as il candidate tor recollection as Alderman
OF Union City, election to be held tn Jan. 1905.
W. u. GARDNER.
We are authorized to announce W. II. Gard
ner as a candidate for reelection as Alderman
election TO be held in January, 1906.
j. g. REYEoLps.
We are authorizes TO announce J. q, Rey'
noldg as a candidate for reelection as Alder
man. election to be held in January, 1906
A sENoNEs
We are authorized to announce A semonei
as a candidate for re election as Alderman
election to be held in January. 1906
T, ~ GREER
We are authorized TO announce 7 B Greer
as a candidate for recollection as Alderman
election to be held in January 1905,
g. D. WHITE.
We are authorized to announce g n. White
as a candidate for reelection as Alderman
election to be held In January, 1905
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

From the press reports to the
American Governor Cox seems to
be warming up the way lately
travelled by Mr.. Patterson.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Governor Cox announces that
he is running for another term.
If he were running for the first
he woald not have such load to
carry.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Now for a concerted effort to
secure the interurban road and the
many advantages to be derived
from the enterprise.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Why Not
Give aClOCk?

Clocks are universally &
needed and make fine we'd
ding gifts. We're showing a
fine line in the newest styles
and at most attractive prices.
And with them we have
scores of other gifts in gold
aud silver and crystal-of
permanent value.
You'll find no better choos-
ing anywhere, if you re look
ing for wedding presents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Gallatin has lady preacher.
Mrs. Lizzie Adams was sent to the
Methodist Church by the Annual
Conference.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

The minstrel show this week
gave better satisfaction than any
which has been seen in a Union
City opera house for several years,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Marriage Licenses.

Eugene Stoyall and Miss Matte
B. Bean,
]. w. Pardue and Miss Eliza
Jones.
Chester d. Bryant and Miss Efie
Ovens.
b. NJ. Erranton and Miss Addie
Mcclure
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
FOR REGISTER


We have the authority to announce r. II
Owen as a candidate for the Office of Register
OF ObiUn County subject 10 the action Of the
Democratic party.
CALVIN NJ. SANDERS.
We are authorized to announce Calvin M
Sanders as candidate for re- election to the of
fee of Register of Obion County, Subject to the
action OF the Democratic party
MARVIN CHAPEL.
We are authorized to announce Marvin Chap.
ell as candidate for the Office Of Register Of
Obon County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
erature,

Editor George Stanfll is pub.
fishing newsy daily paper at
Dyersburg.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Bob Taylor's speech would also
make very good supplement lit.
eratnre.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Union City has the medal for
putting on special sales. She al
ways lead in the mercantile line.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
FOR TRUSTEE.


Weare authorized to announce 3 T Hayden
candidate for re. election to the Office OF Trus-
tee of Obion County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

We are authorized TO announce Tom s. ,soah
as a candidate for Sheriff Of ObiOn COuns3 80
ject to the action OF the Democratic primary
election, December q 1905
T J. EAsTERwooD.
We are authorized TO announce Il, J Easter
wood as a candidate for sheriff of ObiOn COun-
ty, subject to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary election, December 2, 1905
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Yellow Jack promises to leave
before Thanksgiving.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Lookl Best Patent Flour
at SAYS, at mill. Strictly
guaranteed or money re-
funded. Dahnke-Walker
- Milling Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

If ever you doubted that the
new road would be built, the man.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
CALVIN NJ SANDERS
MARvIN cHAPEi
FOR MAYOR
mo q MALKER

We are authorized TO announce Jno.
II. Walker as a candidate for re.elec-
tion to the Office OF Mayer OF Union
City, election to be held in January,
100E
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK


We are authorized To announce j Alva
Reeves as a candidate for the office of Circuit
Court clerk of OblOn county, subject TO the ac-
ton of the Democratic party
j. vs.. M CoRKLE.
We have the authority TO announce j w
McCorkle a candidate for reelection to tie
ONCE of Circuit Court CLERK Of Obion County
subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
J.P NICHOLS.
We are authorized to announce J. T. Nichols
a candidate for clerk of the circuit court OF
Obion county, subject TO the action OF the
Democratic primary election December g 1905
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

We are authorized 70 announce X. n. Tankers
ley, OF District No 3 as a candidate for the
Office Of sheriff Of ObiOn County, subject 20 the
action Of the Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
j. ". Ml ooRNLK.
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce s. r Howard
az a candidate for reelection to the Office OF
County Court Clerk of 0bion County, subject
to the action of the Democratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

We are authorized to announce G. s. Talley,
OF District No 2, as candidate for County
Court of Clerk of OhionCOunty, subject to the
action of The Democratic primary December
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

we are authorized to announce H Bond a
candidate for the office of County Court Clerk
of 0blon County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway.

Best Route to New York. Baltimore Philadelphia and the
East via Washington The shortest route and quickest time.
Through dining and sleeping service r. 4. PARSONS,
d. 2. A.. PSI Fourth Avenue Louisville KY will furnish
all the information desired
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
DAN W HOGAN.

DAN W. HOGAN.
Wee ICED to announce Dan W Hogan
a cS aAe office Of sheriff of Obion
Or @etiQl Of the Democratic
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF
IONS D.. FINCH.

We have the authority to announce John e.
Finch, OF No :, as candidate for Sheriff Of
ObiOn County, subject to the action Of the Dem
Ocraue party.
G.. C. THOMAS.
We are authorized 70 announce G. G. Thomas,
Of District No. rs, a candidate for the office of
sheriff Of ObiOn County. subject 70 the action Of
the Democratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

We have the authority to announce F c.
watkins of Troy candidate for County
Court clerk of Obion county, subject TO the
Democratic primary election, OF December 2
1905.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Need Typewriter New one
for sale at The Commercial office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
B'NAI BRTrH CONVENTION.
Constitutional Grand Lodge in Session
 In New Orleans

New Orleans, March 23.-The Conven- tion of the Constitution Grand Lodge Independent Order of BNal tsrith, which has been in session here since Sunday held its closing session tonight.
 It was expected that all of the busi- ness before the body could be transact ed during the morning session, but ow- ing to the large volume of business which still required attention, the delegates decided to meet again to- night.
 As the conventions are only held once in five years the delegates proposed to have everything cleared up The day session was taken up largely with com mittee reports. The greater part of the session was open. but when the re- port of the ritual committee was re. ceived the meeting went into executive session and discussed the ritualistic work recommended behind closed doors.
 Late in the session commemorative services in honor of deceased members were conducted and eulogistic address, es were made by prominent members of the order, chief of whom were Joseph Hirsh. of Vicksburg; M. A. Marks, of Cincinnati and ex-President Simon Wolf, of Washington
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
BEEF TRUST INQUIRY
PACKING HOUSE EMPLoNsEs EXAM.
 MED BY JURY.N
Strfctest Surveillance Maintained over fa Incoming Witnesses to Keep
 Packers from Getting To-
 gether on Story of Prices.

Chicago, March 23.-Twelve out of town witnesses, supposed to be men employed by various packing firms and retail meat dealers. have thus far testi- fled before the special grand jury which is hearing evidence against the so-call- ed beef trust"
 Although the censorship against any publicity of what transpires in the jury room Is as strict as on the first day of the investigation and witnesses have been so thoroughly coached that they fear to make their names public it was learned tonight that during al- most all of today's session District Attorney c. B. Morrison sought evil dence concerning the price retail deal- CTS in meats were forced to pay the packers and the price some of the pack ing concerns have been paying the cat tie raisers for beef on the hoof.
 The three most important witnesses before the jury today along this line were R. c. Rowe, general manager for Armour Co.,. at Omaha, and T. W. Kel- ley retail meat dealer at Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Robert Hall, in the same business at Kansas City. Kelley and Hall will continue their evidence to- morrow. Other witnesses said to have been heard today were Francis Mea- ghen of Kansas City, and a man of the name of Crumley.
 Swamped with names of would-be witnesses for the inquiry, District At torney Morrison announced tonight that if tweity-fve or fifty witnesses give evidence sufficient for indictment, the investigation will close with their tes- timony Since the investigation began the names of witnesses have been roll ing into the prosecutors office by the scores, but subpoeas are not being is- | sued for these persons.
 R. c. Howe, general manager of the Armour Packing plant at Omaha was | questioned today by the Federal grand jury Investigating the alleged beef trust. He was before the inquisitors | for two hours. Passing through | groups of secret service agents at tho | jury room door he was given his wit | ness fees and said he would return at l once to Omaha. He declined to discuss
 what took place in the jury room, re-
 marking smilingly that he was forbid
 den absolutely to talk.
 Three hundred witnesses in all were
 called. Not more than fifty will be asked to testify, it is said. The others ! may be held for use as witnesses in | case indictments are rendered by the | grand jury and the cases come to trial. l A branch office manager for Armour G. | Co., at Jersey City, N. J.. was recalled 1 today. The auditor in the Armour New York office followed. It developed to- 1 day that secret service men met in-
 coming trains which carried witnesses,
 the purpose being to prevent confer
 ence between outside branch house
 men and heads of the packing houses 1 here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
ANTITRUST LAW VOID
DECISION OF ARKANSAS JUSTICE OF PEACE.
Preliminary Hearing of Shoe Drummer Charged With selling Trust-Made Goods Results fin Travelling
 Mans AcQutttaI.

Memphis, March 33.--A Commercial Appeal special from Hoxie. Ark, says a decision was handed down this after noon by Judge J. F. Wood. Justice of the Peace of Boas Township, declaring that The antitrust law of the State of Arkansas is contrary to public pol icy, and. therefore, unconstitutional"
 The King anti-trust law went into effect this morning. Shortly after noon a warrant was sworn out before Judge Wood against J. w. Byler. travelling salesman for the Peters Shoe Company of St. Louis, charging him with sell ing trust-made goods in violation of the new law.
 By1er was released on $2,0o0 bond Judge Wood later heard the case, the evidence showing that while the Peters Shoe Company bought its leather from the United States Leather Company, which is said to be called the leather trust" Byler was not selling the goods of that company. but the manufactured product of another concern. which was not allied with any trust.
 Judge Wood declared the defendant not guilty and discharged him from custody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
sEAMEN REWARDED.

Sailors on Iowa Get @i00 and Medal.
 Washington. March 23.--Acting Sec retary of the Navy Darling has Issued q general order announcing the award of medals of honor and a gratuity of $foO to each of the following named on board the battleship Iowa: Jo- names U Johannesen. chief water ten- der: Edward Hoy. boiler maker; Pat rick F. Bresnahan. water tender: Hein- rich Behnice, fireman first class: Fred erick Behne, fireman first class: De- metri Carahorgi. fireman second class.
 While the Iowa was engaged ;n man. ouvres on January 25 the after lower manhole plate of one of the boilers blew out, filling the fire room with a cloud of steam while from the room issued a stream of scalding hot water the seamen rushed into the room and labored to secure the boiler and ship against injury by closing the valves and isolating the affected boiler from the others. Several of the men were so badly scalded that they will not be able to work for several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
NAMED FOR PRESIDENT
LIEUT.. PEARY,s ARCTIC VESSEL
 CHREsTnNEn aROOsEvELT.v
steamer Fitted For Polar Exposstioa Launched at Haeksport, Me, Wfth
 Extensive Ceremonies--Afrs. Peary Named Ship.

Bucksport, Me, March 2s.--Lieuten- ant R. E. Peary's artic steamship was launched successfully at 10:sO o'clock today. She was christened Roosevelt" by Mrs. Peary.
 As Mrs. Peary broke a bottle of champagne over the bow of the vessel and said: T christen thee Roosevelt ,'' a large pennant bearing the word 'Roosevelt'' was hoisted, making known to 5000 people watching the launching the name of the steamship about which there had been much spec ulation.
 The vessel will be towed to Portland tomorrow to receive her machinery, masts and fittings. Commander Peary sent telegrams to President Roosevelt and President Jessup of the Peary Club of New York announcing the success of the launching.
 Commander Robert E. Peary's arc- tic exploration steamship which was launched here today. was designed by Naval Architect William H. Vim cent, of New York. and it Is claimed is the result of all that experience in arctic navigation to this date can suggest. She is considered the strong- est in construction, most powerful and best equipped craft for combating the scribed as "A three-masted fore and aft schooner rigged steamship with aux Hilary power" Her principal dimen- sIons are:
 Length over all 1s2 feet. beam 35.5 feet, depth 163 feet, mean draft with stores IT feet, gross tonnage 614 tons and estimated displacement about l. 800. Her model Is similar to modern built steam whalers, but rather more sharp. the particular features being her long, high raking bow, overnang- ing stern and general wedge-shape at the sides. in order that she may be lifted free if nipped in the fee
 The steamship was built of white oak, the frames being treble and close together. with double planking mak- Ing the walls from "A to 30 inches thick The keel Is 16 inches thick, but false keels and keelsons form a backbone projecting six feet under the entire length of the vessel The bow is backed by 12 feet of solid dead wood.
 Her engine and boilers will develop from 1000 to 1.500 horsepower. Her cost when ready for sea will be $100,- OO0 The funds for the vessels con struction were supplied by the Peary Arctic Club of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
FAIRBANKs's TRIP.
Republicans Believe He Laid FOundn-
 tiOn for Southern Party.

tiOn for Southern Party.
 Washington, March 23.-- -(SpeciaL)- The Republicans escorting Vice-Presi- dent Fairbanks, who left here and went down into North Carolina. pro- fess to be well pleased with their ef- forts to make an impression for the party upon the Tarheel folk.
 Vice-President Fairbanks was evil dently a disappointment as he refrain ed entirely from political sentiment. Revenue Commissioner Yerkes was not so conservative and 1t Is reported to have turned loose some telling shots. Those most enjoyed was his declara- tion that the Democratic party In the South opposed all the Republican party proposed and then after losing divided the profits with the winner.
 John s. Wise professes to be san guine about Republican prospects in the South. He was at the White House today talking to the President about Virginia appointments.
 'The President is the kind of man." said Captain Wise, "the Southern peo- ple like, but for the Booker Washing ton incident and the Indianola affair he would never have lost the original kindly feeling for him in the South.
 He will be a good friend to the South and the people will support him heartily. If he keeps on appointing ne- Rroes to positions in the North and ex- Confederates In the South there will be something happening to the Demo- cratic party down there before long"
 k. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
LINEvrrCH RECEIVES STAFF.

Reperts of Jap Thanking Movements
 Persist Around Harbin.
 Gunshu Pass, March 23.--General Lineyitch, the new commander ;n chief of the army today received the mem- bers of his stan.
 Reports persist of Japanese turning movements on both Hanks of the Rus sian army. Chinese state that the Japanese have encountered many Chi- nese bandits and that they probably are now able to count Q superiority in cavalry as well as in infantry. The branch of the Russo Chinese Bank has been removed from Kirin to Harbin after an attack on the bank office in which two guards were wounded with cobble stones.
 Captured Japanese report terrible affray in the streets of Mukden on March 10. when big detachment of Russians, the last to leave the city were entrapped by Chinese bandits and . few Japanese soldiers who closed the city gates and blocked the narrow streets. According to the report. which Is not confirmed not Russian escaped.
 Field Marshal oyama has communi- cated to General Linevitch the news that the entire Russian medical stan which remained in Mukden after the evacuation is uninjured and we'll