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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
INooNaRUoUs.

There should be o hi ecti o n $
enough in the parcels post from
the fact that this Government is
not constructed upon the same
lines as that of Germany or Eng
land or France. This country re-
volted from principles W h ic b
these governments support. 1t
was not intended that this country
build up 9 bureaucracy, and OF
the evil effects of the parcels post
that would be one of the greatest.
The tendency is not Democratic,
neither is it Republican. OF all
things on earth this government
should regard with great deal Of
suspicion and distrust is govern.
ment ownership and control.
Better a thousand times pay
the rates that are charged by the
express companies than to enlarge
the Post Office Department into a
network Of government employ
es all over the United States and
thereby perpetuate the term of
the Executive Department and the
Presidency for life.
The express companies may
have some fancy rates, but the
great majority of the people of
the United States could get along
comfortably well if there were
no express companies at oil. They
are rather a luxury than a necessi
ty. There are, of course, some
special lines of business which need
them badly, but not enough to war
rant the government in departing
from its mornings to 90 into the
express business. Then here is
another thought what portion Of
these rates are the express compa.
MES compelled to pay the railroad
companies to transfer express
matterG While dwelling on the
thought, would not the Govern
ment in establishing parcels post
be compelled to pay the railroad
companies much larger sum for
carrying the extra amount of mail
matter which would be sent out
from the mail order houses and de-
partmsnt storesl Has anyone any
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13

ln this weeks paper we are au-
thorized TO announce Chas. Bur-
chard, of the drug firm of White
& Burchard, as candidate for
Alderman of Union City. Upon
the withdrawal of Mr.. Stone from
the race the citizens of the south
west section of the city were with
out a candidate, and Mr.. Burchard
was induced to make the race.
The gentleman mentioned has been
a citizen of Union City for num-
Der Of years and has been inter-
ested and identified in many ways
with local enterprise. He is full
of optimism and enthusiasm, cou-
pied with an eye to business, per-
sonally, mentally and otherwise
qualified, and by all the signs that
go towards locating the proper
material Mr.. Burchard should be
an Alderman whose services are
very valuable indeed. We take
pleasure in presenting his claims
for your consideration.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13

Last Saturday the citizens OF
Union City were treated to the
very pleasurable sensation, very
rare indeed, of witnessing the GER
emonies of the Governors mar
riage and the attendance of hosts
of friends from the various parts
of the State. There was copspic
uous absence of conversational pOmp
and supurfDoous social ethics, yet
the presence of so many disain-
guished visitors changed the en-
tire atmosphere for the time be-
ing. So long had the event been
discussed that we had grown az
cnstomed to it,. and not until the
arrival of President Thomas spe-
cial train was there any noticeable
sign Of what was about to be a
a matrimonial affair of unusual
significance. 1t was not loag, how
ever, latter the arrival of the visitors
until the scenery had been shifted
to the streets and many had joined
the spirit of the occasion. 1t was
memorable in its hospitality and
democratic simplicity. There were
no rivalries, no disappointments
and heartaches. Everybody well
coined the Governor and every
body wished him Joy in the CON
quest of his bonDy bride. Union
City has never entrusted to the
Governor of the State so great
treasure-one of her fairest daugh-
tersrich in the beauty of charac-
ter, grace and intellect, charming
in her gifts, universally and de-
servedly popular. 1t was one of
those visits which come but once
in lifetime, and, associated with
the best of good will and an abund-
ance of blessings, it will linger
pleasantly in memory for years.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13

F.w. HARLOW, d. P. A., Louisvii.s.
Al. McD0UGALL, d. p. A., new Orleans
4. n. MArsos, O. A.. mo. A. soorT. A.a.r.A.
chicago. Memphis
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
Count Of Monte Oristo.

! Very few novel readers who hav,
not read the Count OF Monte Cristo
Alexandra Dumas greatest work
Much it lacks in breadth and char
acter when compared to Frances
greatest work of fiction, Lies Mis-
cradles, perhaps the greatest in
all countries. but at the head of a
school of romanticism it stands
perhaps without peer. The play
is almost ideatical with the name
of James O'Neill who essayed the
role of Edmond Dantes continu-
ously for number of years.
The company Offering the attraC-
ton at the Reynolds last Monday
night was in all respects proba bly,
as good as any visiting Union City
this season. 1t was a very we'll bal
anced cast, sharing honors with
Faust as the seasons best two
plays. As a scensC production, of
course, Mr.. Whites Faust was in
la class to itself as far as Union
City Us concerned, but we seldom
Judge a play by the quality and
quantity of the limelight and stage
trimmings, though that does, in a
measure atone for much that is
wanting in complete prodnction.
Edwin Booths entire career, per-
haPs the greatest h4strioniC tri-
nmph OF contemporaneous stage
history, was achieved with the aid
of the scantiest scenic equi Pment-
In fact no period compares with the
present, which began some fifteen
years ago, in the construction of
magnificent playhonses and stage
Iparaphernalia. Henry IrviDg and
Richard Mansfield adopted these
aids to their artistic advantage,
and, coupled with musical features,
they constitute the type of modern
theatrical entertainment.
Returning, however, to Monte
Cristo we are obliged to say that
the merits of the play as produced
here Monday night, from dra-
matte standpoint, we're much bet
ter than the average in this city
Interest in the play begins to in
crease with the third act when Mr.
Lemle assumes the different roles
of the Able Husoni, the Jewish
ieweler, and Edmond Dantes. The
effect of Mr.. Lemle's versatility is
apparent here, also the source of
his talent. Miss Democrats, as the
wife of Caderousse, is one of the
best characterizations we have seen
here. 1t was one of the strong
points in the production. The
Mercedes OF Miss Holmes was not
altogether IN keeping with Mr..
Lemle's work. In the last act she
failed to sustain the impression
made in the earlier scenes. Gilbert
Tossick's part as Caderousse was
equal in every way TO the demands
Of the occasion His work was in
capable hands.
Monte Cristo's visit was appre-
Grated.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13

Having disposed of our business
to r. NJ. Whipple g. Co., we wish to
notify all indebted to us that all
accounts must be paid at once.
This is important as these accounts
must be paid at once and we re-
ask that you give same
prompt attention. B. G. BRAMHAM
& Co.. by Geo. S. Hardy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
Municipal Election.

We, the election commissioners Of
Obion County, Tennessee, do hereby
call an election to be held in Union
City, Tennessee, for the purpose Of
electing Mayor and six Aldermen for
said town for term of two years.
Said election to be held Saturday, Jan.
A, 1908.
r. a. WHIPPLE, Chairman,
j. G. BURDIcK, Secretary,
A. X. Wells,
Election Commissioners Of Obion
County.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13

Speaker Cannon says that there
is too much Important Legislation
to be acted upon at this session of
Congress to admit of the consider
alton of parcels post measures.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
FOR MAYOR.

ELECTION Jan. 4, l9OS.)
We are authorized to announce as
candidates for Mayor;
DIR. T. d. EDWARDS.
W. H. GARDINER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
FOR ALDERMAN.

We are authorized to announce as
candidates for Aldermen:
s. s. ALEXANDER.
JOHN ADAMS.
J.F. GREGORY.
&c. BURDICK.
RIM. WHIPPLE.
j. w. BRANsFoRD.
CHAs. BURCHARD.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
E. N. MOORE.

We are authorized to announce E..
N. Moore as candidate to represent
Obion County at the next session of
the General Assembly Of the State of
Tennessee, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FLOATER.
O. r.. M'DADE.

We are authorized to announce G..
r.. McDade as a candidate for Floater
to represent Dyer, Lake and Obion
Counties at the next session of the
Tennessee General Assembly.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
WEST HOUND
Central
RAILROAD.
soUTHBoUND.

Trains No. I05 and 1888 are accommodations
snd stop at Paducah junction to receive or dis
charge passengers
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13
NoRTHBoUED.

Trains No. 1S4 and 100 are accommodations.
Tickets and particulars a. 10 specific rates
limits and train time Of your home ticket agent
%. 4. Collins, Paducah Junction.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-12-13

BOYS and Children's Clothing re-
duced in price. A pencil cabinet
free with every suit.-W. 6. Clag-
EFT & Co.
, 1907-09-16
1ha Wealth Of the Nation.

The wealth Of the United States as
fixed by the last census is 107 billion
dollars, a sum so vast as to be impos-
sible of comprehension. 1t Is more than
the combined wealth of France, Ger.
many n Russia, and twice that Of
Great Britain and Ireland. 1t Is also
impossible to comprehend the curative
powers of H~ostetter's Stomach Bitters
until you have given it a fair trial.
Then you'll realize what a wonderful
remedy It is for curing and preventing
dyspepsia, indigestion. constipation.
biliousness, insomnia, poor appetite,
female ills or malarial fever. 1t is also
excellent for restoring strength after
the system has been weakened by a
long sick spell. We guarantee it alb
solutely pure, so no one need hesitate
in trying a bottle today. Your druggist,
or dealer will supply you with
the genuine.
, 1907-09-16
WILL COME.

The Rawlins Republican has reach
ed the conclusion that Senator War,
rem will finally solve the range prob,
lem. 1t says, in the course of a some.
what lengthy editorial:
I'VE all recognize hat the Ian laks
are time worn and inapplicable to the
best advantage in western states-they
We're not made to fit the west IN the
FIRST place,
Senator Warren recognizes the de,
fects as well as anyone, II we are OF
the opinion that he has been watching
closely and taking notes, revolving
ideas In his own mind II at the prop,
er time Will present a solution OF the
whole matter, recognizing all the while
that opposition is strong enough to pre-.
ven harmful measures.
w don't believe Tor u minute tina
he Will favor the present order OF
things for II OF permanance."
The Rawlins paper is right in its con
clusion that the land laws in their pres
ent form are entirely inadequate to
meet the conditions existing in III.
mountain grazing states. 1t is no
reasonable to continue to apply the
same laws here that were used in set
Ting the great farming ate of Hi
lois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and the
Dakotas, With the exception of a very
small area, it is impossible for settlers
on Wyoming soil to make Il living up
on 100 acres of land. They must have
more land or give up and engage in
other business. AS this paper has re
peatedly stated, it is just as reason
able to permit a person to enter 2,56(
acres of purely grazing land as it is
to permit the entity of 100 acres of good
farming land. The one has about the
same value as the other. The farm
ing land, as a matter Of fact, will come
nearer giving support from the very
first to a family.
This paper believes the Rawlins Re
publican is right in its conclusion that
Senator Warren will finally write the
law that will solve the vexed question
He has been engaged in the stock bust
ness all his life and .as handled both
cattle and sheep. He knows the theory
and the practice of the land laws. Ant
above all, he has the confidence Of
the administration and the powerful
senators and representatives who con
troll the destinies of this government
They will listen to his counsel and will
stand for a bill of his making.
1t can be depended upon that wher
a change is made it will be for the
, 1907-09-16
INTERESTING MEETING
AT METHODIST CHURCH.

Mrs. st. John of Kansas delivered a
very interesting lecture on w. c. T.
U. work at the Methodist church last
night, to a good audience. At the
Sunday afternoon meeting at the Pres.
byterian church a Woman's Christian
Temperance union was organized. A
second meeting will be held at the
Methodist church on Friday afternoon,
September q, when the president will
be elected, that officer having not
been chosen at the Sunday meeting
The following other officers were de
cided upon: Mrs. Boyd, first vice pres
ident; Mrs. W. d. Trout, second vice
president; Mrs. Oscar Woods, third
vice president; Mrs. McWethy, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. H. e. War
ner. recording secretary; Mrs. Mary
Irby. treasurer. The meeting was
quite well attended, there being =
large attendance at the evening ses
sion at the Methodist church, too.
, 1907-09-16
GREAT RUsTLERs AND
ARE EASILY RANGED,

A breeder in Utah prefers Rambouil-
lets because they are Of good size and
yield a good long staple; moreover
they are great rustlers and are easily
ranged, says the Denver Field and
Farm. They clip an average Of nine
pounds Of wool. The increase is over
100 per cent, enc bunch making 122 per
cent. He says: I'VE turn in bucks in
November and lambing comes in April.
We give close attention to the business
and exercise great care. If a lamb
does not suckle within three hours al.
ter birth, It VIII not be raised. What.
" profit there is from keeping sheep
results from the lambs. The wool
should cover the expenses. I believe
in spring LANDING for one gets a larg.
er and healthier increase. We figure
on six weeks winter feeding at the
rate of a ton of hay a day to a thou,
sand head. We raise wheat and barley
hay, a ton to the acre, worth S. a ton"
, 1907-09-16
A PRESS MMEN
The Taft Idea

me art Ioea-
Taft is right. He believes the
American people have the ability to
rise up and regulate whatever abuses
exist in the country. Like Mckinley,
he pins his faith to the people. On the
principle that the majority of the peo-
pie are always right, the secretary is
willing to aid them to obtain their
will. In his Portland speech hi said
he was firmly convinced that the coun-
try was tired of the plethora of mil
lionaires and their influence. The bust
ness of the country should be conduct
ed on the square deal plan, with spe-
cial privilege to no one. The rich
and poor to fare alike. In short, a
getting back to the foundation upon
which the government was built. Tha.
is the Taft idea. That's what we all
want. This idea of a money bag run
, 1907-09-16
$10O Reward, $500.

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
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the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
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SO much faith in its curative powers
that they offer one hundred dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send
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Address: F. ]. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
, 1907-09-16
THE SOLEMN PROCESSION.

This is not an editorial. 1t is simply
a relation of facts concerning an incl.
dent that recently occurred in the
classic Big Horn Basin. Redbank is
the postofice and the ranch upon which
the solemn exercises occurred is own.
cd in part by a gentleman of national
repute. The hour of midnight lends
and air of mystery, if not enchantment
to the weird surroundings. OF a sud
den a wild, piercing alarm comes from
the chicken-house. The trained cal
of the good housewife hears it and
she knows the cause.
George" she said, there is a skunk
in the henhouse."~ No frills about the
language. No misunderstanding as to
what should be done. George was soon
aroused the gentleman of national re
pute and also an inspector who hap
pened to be s%ojourning by the way.
Possibly they were not all dressed in
evening clothes. Mayhap both sus-
penders were not up in every case.
George secured a string and announced
his intention of lassoing the enfan du
diable. The other men laughed. Who
ever heard of lassoing a skunk and
said the inspector. The thought al,
most ave him a spasm. Automobiles
are preferable" he said. But George
was on TO his job. He had practiced
some with skunks. He threw his string
with unerring accuracy and captured
the animal, II then, with all the
solemnity due h occasion a process
sion was formed. George led, the
gentleman of national reputation ear
ried the shotgun and the inspector
kept at sufficient distance to warrant
saving the few clothes he had on from,
contamination. The housewife smiled
in the doorway. The varmint led like
a kitten. At a safe distance from the
house there was a tragedy. Both bar
rels did their deadly work and shortly
afterward peace and quiet again reign
ed at the ranch home. Richards, Mil
err, Mcclellan, ct al, had again passed
to dreamland.
A new lesson had been taught to
those who did not know that a skunk
could be lassoed and led without dan
ger of parting him from his peculiar
ear of offense and defense.
, 1907-09-16
enne will be greatly improved. The

enne will be greatly improved. The
grades VIII be reduced, and after the
improvement has been made 1t will be
easy for the company to maintain bet
ter service han that which of late it
has beer accustomed to give.
There has long been urgent need Of
better rail connection between Den.
yer and Wyoming points, and just
ground has existed for complaint on
account of the slow time made and the
poor accommodations provided by the
Union Pacific. The people of Denver
would be fully justified in making 4
strenuous protest were 1t not for pros
pect that, in consequence of the con-
templated changes in the line, the ser
vice will be made better.
wyoming properly belongs to Den.
yer as trade territory. and the different
roads connecting it with this place
should facilitate transportation and
travel as much as possible. They
Woulu w uihitaits IA aoiho NA'c,
for the Union Pacific could introduce
better train service, and the Colorado
and Southern, by building a short ex'
tension could ~re-establish a connec'
ton lost a number of years g when
the road from Fort Collins to the I'm
ion Pacific main line near Cheyenne
was abandoned.
Wyoming Is a state with a great
future, If one may judge by its natural
resources. : 1t will increase in popula-
ton, and its trade will become more
and more important. Denver should
do everything in its power to bring
the bulk of this commerce to it's doors,
but in order to achieve this the rail
roads must provide the requisite con
nection.-Denver Republican.
, 1907-09-16
COMING Bills Way

~
NJ. c. Barrow, commonly called
BILL editor of the Douglas Budget
and Sage Brush Philosophy, was call
ing on Cheyenne friends Thursday.
Mr.. Barrow has reached that point in
life where things are coming easy.
Two factors have played an impor'
tant part in Bills present success. The
Intelligent, faithful, industrious coop
Grafton of Mrs. Barrow, a bright and
pleasant little woman who has an eye
for the sunshine and lets the clouds
take care of themselves.
The second factor was Bills luck OF
Judgment in concentrating his odd ,orig
linal and entertaining if not always
proper and reverent writings into q
monthly publication called Sage
Brush Philosophy"
In three or four years the circulation
of -the Mag" as Bill calls 1t, mas
grown to nearly 4 1000. 1t has reached
a point where the revenue is large
from subscriptions and o o will be
from advertising.
Mr.. Barrow is now arranging to con
tract 80 pages of advertising each
month to M agency.
1t is little wonder that Bill is grow
ing fat and sassy."-Wyoming Trlb
une.
, 1907-09-16
ARMED HIMSELF TO
RECOVER HIS PURSE.

HGIOV6h MO
A man from Cheyenne, with a wife
and family in that city, but who has
been engaged in business here for
some time, was fined $40 and costs in
the police court this morning, on his
plea of guilty to drunkenness and car
rying concealed weapons, and the fine
and costs, $3.50, were paid by his en-
ployer. The victim claimed that his
room was entered Saturday afternoon
and he was robbed OF his vest COR
tanning 500. When he found the loss
he armed himself with a long knife
and pistol and started cunning for the
thief. At 2 o'clock Sunday morning
he was landed by the police, who
aroused the judge from his bed to &C
cept bail, and the fine followed this
morning. A young fellow who en-
gagged in a fight a fortnight ago plead
ed guilty this morning and was fined
s11. 80 and costs, a total of SIS, which
a friend has paid.
, 1907-09-16
SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE
OF MAN FROM CAMP.

~ ~ SSN"ss
Some excitement has been caused in
this Vicinity this week by the appar-
ent disappearance of one Frank Blank,
a musician, says the Clark's Fork cor
respondent of the Cody Enterprise. 1t
seems that week ago last Sunday
Mr.. Blank engaged two men to bring
him out from Red Lodge to Bennett
creek where he pitched his camp in
James Hunters field, the men return
ing to Red Lodge. The Wednesday
Following word was taken to Red Lodge
that investigation showed that Mr..
Blank had NO. slept in his camp, buI
had disappeared mysteriously, and as
he was known to have a large sum OF
money on his person, treachery was
feared. A searching party o. some
twenty-five men was organized by Red
Lodge friends who have been securing
for the missing mar but without re
suits.