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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-18
MENACE OF THE MASK
Tragic Story of the Nishtriders
LynCIling at Reelfoot.
BY DON MARQUIS in UNCLE REnfUs's THE
HOME MAGAZINE.

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No tale extant offors more interest to
Che amateur in sensation than the story
Of. the Nightrider outrages in the Reel
foot Lake district in the northwestern
corner of Tennessee. Nor could any
afford more material for the serious
student who wonders to what lengths
the present tendency to mob violence
will go I've certain lingering expo
nents Off 4 old frontier ethics are
taught Rarp lesson that they are
not th the law.
In yipfight months at least sew
enty G Shorlcluding the whipping Of
indivi i the destruction of prop
erty, E@Een perpetrated in the Reel
foot Lake district by an organized gang
of terrorists, and hundreds of law-abid
ing citizens have been so cowed and bull
lied that even now, with the armed
forces of the State in control of the
situation, they scarcely dare tell all
they know. A few of these outrages
have been reported in the newspapers
from time to time, number are under
investigation at present, and many more
will like, never be exposed in their en-
tirety. One, the murder of Captain
Quentin Rankin, an attorney of Tren-
ton, in Gibson County, called the sud
den attention of the whole country to
conditions in the lake district, and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-18

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NIGHTRIDERs 4. COZ
Judge Jones Names-en
Three nundreG
The trial of the eight )
riders opened Monday ri
ming several prelimina
Jones upheld the mott
for venire of 800 me 4
the court, from whi
for, the jurors are to
!, 1T also eKearuled =
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Ajtmsrcyilt ind 1
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ers ordet and$ ,isor
RANSOM Prayer =! his al
Arthur on duRsDA
Huffman ristma 6ne end exy
with the isamtput tf-confdpvite'
characterize@ke eheir appdhe q
time they have come in
room. HUDd
Judge Jones, upon mot -
Caldwell, announced that ~
order the Sheriff to summo' \
of 800 men to be selected by t-T==1
from which the trial jury is ~ :"
lected, but Mr.. Pierce objecd Inc
on the ground that the0y the cn'
Obion County did not justl,. Sunday
ure from the usual methle chou
Jones Cad the following RE Jones a
point. sN''rSrC I U
JUDGE JONES RULING. =
I'm this case the Attorney Gee
for the State moves the Court ton
and name a panel of jurors of 90
zens of Obion County to be sum-
from wt,la at 2Ey is to be obta
! : = =
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
Eye Strain

Is the cause or contributing
cause of large proportion of all
chronic human ills. Good vision
does not mean perfect eyes, in
deed, extraordinary vision means
defective eyes and the nervous
strain caused by the effort to over
come this defect is often the cause
of mental and physiological dis
turbances, such as headaches, in
digestion, constipation and many
other diseases.
If it exhibits in the way of cross
eyes we can straighten them every
time by our method of relieving
eye strain. Eyes fitted for read
ing glasses or any error of refrac-
ton.
Call at office north of Ellis drug
store. Office hours from 10 a. m.
to 3 p. IN.
G.. l.. SEABRIGHT.
Neurologist.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
Stockholders Meeting.

You are hereby notified that a
meeting of the stockholders of the
Mogote Ditch company, will be
held at the La Jara State Bank, in
La Jara, Conejos county, Colorado,
on Saturday, the 25th day of Jan
uary, 1908, at two O'Clock, p. m,
for the purpose of electing board
of directors for the ensuing year
and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Dated at La Jara, Colorado,
January Bird, 1908.
r. j. KAvALEC,
Secretary,
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
ADVERTISING Rates

Display Advertisements will be charged
for at the rate OF l2's cents per inch per week
single column measurement, on monthly con.
tract, and 25 cents per single column inch for
periods of less than one month. Rates given
on more than a column of space by the year.
Displa advertisements Will he changed every
two weeks without extra cnarge; when changes
are made weekly an additional charge of
cents per inch will be made
Changes for display advert isements must be
In this office before "Wednesday noon to insure
a change that week.
Local Notices, 10 cents per line for eact
insertion.
Notices of Entertainments, suppers OF
socials where an admis sion Is charged or which
are given to raise money, will be given hall
rates. Cards Of thanks, 20 cents. RESOLUTIONS
Obituaries and obituary poetry, cents per line
No deviation from these rates will be made.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
ALL PASS FOR JOKES

why are you not at school, my
little MANI" inquired the Rev.
Savum, of the ittlS urchin who
was drawing grotesque figures on
the sidewalk with piece of chalk.
Cause de teacher an all de kids
is afraid of me- the boy replied.
rs it possible that one of your
tender years could have the Grim
inal tendency so developed as to
intimidate an entire class? 1t is
horrible. Why my boy, you are
''Aw, cheese it, the tough little
fellow interrupted. 1t aint my
fault. L can't help it. Me broth
er Jimmy's got de measles"
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10

The Chronicle does fine CONNER
cIal printing.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
Nothing Missed.

A lady, wealthy and socially
prominent, once sought to break in
new Irish maid servant by put
ting her at answering the door.
The very first day it Glanced that
a certain Italian gentleman called
during the lady's absence. In
broken English the foreigner asked
for the mistress. and, being told
that she was not at home, left his
card and went away When the
lady returned she at once inquired
of the new girl if anyone had
called while she was away.
"Yis, num-" answered the girl,
carelessly nodding her head toward
the card receiver, ''and he left his
caird."
Picking up this card and per
ceiving the titled foreigners name
thereon, the lady became visibly
agitated,
"Oh, Bridget" she exclaimed,
I'm so sorry | wasn't at home
when this gentleman called"
Sure" was the disdainful reply,
and ye didn't miss anything, num-
Her mistress stared at her in
amaZement,
Bridget, what do you mean?"
THE dago didn't have his hand
organ wild him"
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10

The barber had evidently been
out late the night before, for his
hand was shaky and he cut his
patrons cheek four times. After
each offence he said as he sponged
off the blood, 80, dear, how care
less" and let it go at that. The
patron said nothing, but when the
shave was over he went to the
water cooler and filled his mouth
with water. Then with tightly
compressed lips, he shook his head
from side to side and tossed it up
and down. Whats the matter?
Toothache?' "Oh, no." said the
customer, II Just wanted to see if
my face would still hold water"
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
For Sale.

160 acres being in the northeas
/ of section %, township 36,
north, range S east, in Conejos
county. Make the best offer.
Highest bidder takes it.
l. S. METzLER,
402 Stimson building,
Los Angeles, Cal.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
An Unlucky Answer.

Wealthy Aunt-"O, l know you
are all just waiting for my death" "
Niece: why, aunt, what an
idea. It's a matter of perfect in
difference to me-
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
l Simple Way Of Reckoning.

Customer: How long have you
lived in this house?"
Cobbler: Il don't know exactly
how much rent do we owe, wife ?:'
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10

A drunken man staggered into a
church one Sunday and sat down
in one of the pews of the deacons.
The preacher was discussing about
prevailing popular vices. Soon he
exclaimed, where is the drunk
ard?" The drunken man was Just
far enough along to think. the call
personal, so rising heavily, replied ::
Here | am" and remained stand
ing while the drunkards character
and fate were eloquently portrayed.
A few minutes later the preacher
reached another head of his dis
course and asked. "Where is the
hypocrite2" Gently nudging the
deacon. the druukard said in an
audible whisper: Stand up and
take it like a man, Just as l did.
1t will do you good"
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10

Here is one regarding the finan-
cial stringency. A German farm
er who had but recently come to
this country, entered a bank in a
nearby town and wished to draw
out his money on deposit The
cashier explained in a lucid way
why the money could not be forth
coming, and failing to leave clear
impression upon the befogged
mind of the customer, turned him
over to the president of the bank.
That official became voluble in
explanation and after several min
utes of argument, pleading, oratory
and incentive, asked the farmer if
he thought he understood the sit
uation. Il think So came the
answer in broken English, Its
just like this: IF the baby wakes
up in the night and cries for milk,
YOU give him milk ticket"
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-01-10
A Bit of Malice.

Where did you get that pretty
hat, Mrs. Gay? My cook wants
one exactly like it."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

1850 members; C. A. Elder, Pacific
camp, 1900 members; Chris Johnson,
California camp. 200 members; w. H.
Baldwin. Vernon camp, 200 members;
D. l.. Reynolds, East Side camp, 80
members; c. E. Manor, Garvanza
camp So members; e. b. Dickey, Sun
set camp, 60 members.
AS will be seen by the above figures,
there is In the camps in the city a net
membership of about 1900 members, ana
1t is safe to say that there are half that
many members in Los Angeles holding
membership in camps in the east, MAX
ing total membership in the city or
over 5000.
Golden State camp is intending to
send her team of foresters to the head
camp at Peoria. committee has been
appointed to look after raising funds
for that purpose. w. H. Taggart is at
the head of the committee and says
that he is encouraged to believe that
the necessary amount of funds VIII be
ready in time.
The great need of the Modern Wood
men in Los Angeles now is a suitable
lodge hall There is not a camp in the
city now that is occupying quarters
suitable to it's needs. If the Woodmen
do not get together soon and do some
thing to help themselves out of their
lodge hall dilemma there VIII be GOOD
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

A few fellows-good fellows-got to-
gether, had a talk. Then a few other
fellows-good fellows, Joined them.
That was in South Bend. There were
John w. Talbot, wit. lecturer, lawyer;
George Beroth, whose ears have knack
Of turning to fellows with trouble. J..
Lott Losey was one of them and Frank
Dunbar, who said, Good fellows always
debts proved-he's dead. j. w. Hill,
celebrated as physician and philosopher,
joined the company, and there were
others. They were the nucleus. There
was no attempt to build society. This
great modern fraternity was not made
or organized. 1t happened-came about.
1t was the result of the attraction of
fellows by other fellows, a force that
has made many lodges and has MEM
bers In all the states. That's the Order
of Owls. It's the outgrowth of the
best, the result of the evolution of
hearts. 1t has become a great society
of men who love, laugh and enjoy life
as 1t flies; who help the sick, bury the
dead, brighten dark moments, light UP
gloomy places. Some are not saints.
None are in potters fields, county
shrouds or poor houses. None are hun
cry They do good, speak kindly, shake
hands warmly and respect the honor of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

head office of the Modern Woodmen of
America.
The head officers of the society, and
no society can boast of a more efficient
and honorable corps of officers, are:
Head consul, A. r. Talbot, Lincoln,
Neb.; past head consul, w. A. North
colt, Springfield, ILL.,; head clerk,
Charles w. Halves, Rock Island, Ill. /;
board of directors-R. r. Smith, chair
man, BroUkfield, Mo-; E. E. Murphy
Leavenworth, Kas.; Geo. W. Reilly,
Danville, Mo-; e. r. Smith. Brookfield,
Mo-; A. N. Bort, Beloit, Wis. c. ].
Burns, Ishpeming, Mich. Commanding
Foresters, Major General j. H. Mitch
ell Ionia, Mich.
The jurisdiction of the southwest, in
Guiding California and Arizona, was ac-
cepted by the society in 1900, and in the
eight years of it's existence in this state
1t has reached net membership of
over 10000.
Hon. ]. O.. Davis of HOLSTER is state
deputy head consul for the state of
California, and he has been extremely
successful in securing able assistants
for his deputies for the various dis
tricts into which he has divided his
jurisdiction.
j. o. Burgess, district deputy for the
Los Angeles district, is the ranking
deputy of the state, having had more
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

work, and in q very large degree
guides its actionsand policies. Much
work IS done through committees and
careful records ae kept, so that the
secretarys minutS make a complete
OFFICIAL record of the business. The
great growth has iecessitated an elab-
Grafton of the systems in use and the
| Introduction of Others,
| A sharp line cal readily be drawn
| IN the progress OF tie Fraternal Broth
e-hood between theyear 1907 and other
years. The year has been one of nor
able good feeling among the lodges I'm
general ana confideice on the part of
the membership. Prejudice against
taking forward step has been dimin-
ished and skepticisn as to the possi-
bilines has practically vanished. The
results show that the Fraternal
Brotherhood is no longer counted
among the followers. but in many re-
spects justly claims the position of
leadership. The mostsignificant single
event-which called special attention
In pleasing way-vas the result of
three months campaign in the home
city, when 2420 membIrs were secured.
eliminating In the large class initiation
at Temple Auditorium on July 10 and
the annual picnic at Ilaya del Rey on
July 13.
The beautiful home building at S45
south F1gueroa street is an ornament
to the city, and there may be found
Its offices, lodge rooms, printing plant
and every department intended for the
demands of its rapid growth.
The officers of tn. supreme lodge
are: r. d. List, supreme past presi-
dent; James A. Foshay. supreme pres
ident; Mrs. Emma r. Neidig, supreme
vice president; II. v. Davis, supreme
secretary; William Mead, supreme
treasurer: c. w. Pierc. supreme med.
zeal director; Charles A Post, supreme
counselor; Rev. j. A. Bachelor, su-
preme chaplain; G. A Castillo, SUI
preme sergeant; w. /. Savage, SUI
preme master at arms Clint W. Lee,
supreme 1. d. X; FredT. Hughes, SUI
preme Q. d. X; ]. II! Fountain, SUI
preme auditor; ]. X. Hawk, supreme
auditor; Margaret e. Heller, supreme
trustee; w. A. Vandegrift, supreme
trustee; Mrs. r. +. R,well, supreme
minute clerk; George s. Adolph, lieu
tenant general uniform tank.
La Grande lodge, No. 9,known as the
stag lodge" of T. F.. B. meets every
Friday night at Alhambrs hali. Frater-
nal Brotherhood building The officers
of No. 8 are: L. e. Morrill,, past presi-
dent; Harvey Clement president; e.
r. NJ. Price, vice presidelt; Alex Weed,
treasurer; ]. F. Mullen, secretary; e.
w. Wilson, M. of A.; J. e. Smith, SER
geant; II. X. Matherly, I. d. X; w. c.
o. D. X; Drs.W. H. Mayne
and r. A. Campbell, physicians; Louis
Gaubatz and A. d. Locklart, auditors;
e. w. Ostrup, musician, and A. c.
Moore, organizer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

ing of a woman's fraternal beneficial
society known as the Royal Neighbors
of America, chartered under the laws
of the state of Illinois, March 81, 1895.
The society was acknowledged by the
Modern Woodmen of America in head
camp session at Omaha, Neb., as its
auxiliary. Since that time Woodmen
everywhere have taken great interest
in the welfare of the society and take
advantage of this opportunity to secure
additional protection, interesting them
selves in the organization of local
camps as auxiliaries to the Woodmen
camps for the benefit of their wives
and daughters.
The territorial Jurisdiction of the
Royal Neighbors is the same as that
of the Modern Woodmen of America.
1t admits members of the Modern
Woodmen of America, but to obtain in
surance they must be beneficial mem
bers of that society in good standing.
Any white woman Of good character,
whether related to a Modern Woodman
or not. is eligible to membership.
Supreme officers - Supreme oracle,
Mrs. e. D. Watt, Omaha, Neb.; su-
preme vice oracle, Mrs. Emma o. Rae,
Athol, S. D.; supreme recorder, Mrs.
Winnie Fielder, Peoria, ILL.,; supreme
receiver, Mrs. Susie NJ. Boas, Spring.
Hester Ridenour, Clarksburg, w. Va;
supreme marshal. Mrs. Lulu Case, Pas
adena, Cad; supreme inner sentinel,
Mrs. Mamie Hardendorf, Fort Wayne,
Ind; supreme outer sentinel, Mrs. Olive
Weightman, Laramie, Wyo.
During the past year the society has
paid out in death claims the sum of
$506,S7S.72 and to do this it was only
necessary to levy ten assessments.
On January 1, 1906, the Royal Neigh
bors had in force incurance to the
amount of S105, 1925, $50.
Its standing January 1, 1906: Total
100000; beneficial members
In good standing, 97,347; number of To-
cal camps in good standing, 4063; net |
gain in beneficiary members 1905, 49, |
800; insurance in force. sos, 1926, $50; paid |
death claims since organization, $2,501,
;0724.
Pacific camp, No. 1857, Royal Neigh
oors of America, was organized Janu-
Try 49, 1892, with a membership of
1t is now the largest camp
n California, meets every Saturday
light at 1857 South Spring street.
The present officers are: Mrs c.
oracle; Mrs. M. Clayton, vice
racle; Mrs Alice Barman, past oracle;
drs. Eva Hart, recorder; Mrs. Annie
Gyers, receiver; Mrs. Ottie Wyatt,
marshal; Mrs. d. Lloyd, assistant mar
hal; Mrs. Susie Johnson. chancellor;
Irs Emma Lake, inner sentinel; Miss
4. Lake, outer sentinel.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
heir women. They are the order Of

their women. They are the Order OF
Owls.
optimism-It says, Light upl don't
frown! A smile is humanity's head
light. A smile will help you on your
way. Wear one. 1t may cause you to
avoid crushing flower against heart
on which it's worn. To many q down.
hearted fellow your light will give a
sense of company. Twill help you
see the roses by the wayside. There's
no discord in smile. Sorrow fees be-
fore smile. Why not wear smile
NO other thing you can put on is so
inexpensive or so becoming.
Religion-Have a beautiful ritual, but
no religious observance. Nothing in the
ritual is offensive to any mans re-
ligion or irreligion.
With the local organization 1t is OPP
tional to pay funeral benefits of not
more than 500, and sick benefits. 1t
is our duty and pleasure to care for
the needy and suffering. An order you
support should support you. Your
brother in your lodge should be
brother in your business. Other things
being equal, he should help you to make
money and you should help him in his
business. II you help a man when he is
on his feet, he will not need your help
when he is on his back.
Its motto is:
There's so much bad in the best OF US,
And so much good In the worst OF us,
1t hardly behooves any OF us
To speak Ill of the rest of us.
Method-It believes you can accom-
plish more good by praise than censure.
1t abandons none as hopelessly bad.
Says that after all to the Highest In.
telligence or the Creator, as the scien-
fist or Christian are respectively pleased
to term 1t, we are very much alike.
Home nest, South Bend, Ind: John
w. Talbot, supreme president; Burren
j. Cramer, supreme past president; Dr.
G. b. Crumpacker. supreme vice presi-
dent; George d. Beroth. supreme sec
rotary; ]. Lott Losey, supreme treas
urer; John j. Johnson, supreme invo-
Gator; John d. Burke, supreme warden;
Joseph e. Talbot, general counsel. Su-
preme trustees Hon. d. M. Shively,
South Bend, Ind: Fred w. Cook, Niles,
Mich; A. r. Darling, Eikhart, Ind: T.
j. Hewson, Chicago, ILL.,; Elmore Petty
john, M. D., Chicago, Ill.
The officers of Los Angeles nest, No.
1855, are: Junior past president, Stanley
b. Wilson; president, NJ. S. Culver; in
vocator, ]. w. Robson; secretary, H.
p. Davenport; treasurer, Harry Sloan;
warden, H. Thomas; sentinel, r. Pur-
dy; picket, e. Hendricks; physician,
DR.. e. M. Palette.
Los Angeles nest, No. 155, has a mem
bership of $50, meets every Wednesday
night above Elks hall, 231x South !
Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

members admitted to the order in the
year 1907 than any other deputy In the
state. He is largely responsible for the
splendid increase of membership in the
city Of Los Angeles in 1907. He has an
able corps of camp deputies, however,
that are doing splendid work and fast
making Los Angeles a Modern Wood
men city.
The camp deputies who are making
Modern Woodmen history in Los An
geles, the names of their camps and the
membership of the camps in this city
are as follows:
]. A. Herbelina Golden state camp,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

space to this line of publication If there any lodges
which have not been represented in the fraterna columns
the Sunday Herald and be, will have their
communicate in touch with Mr. Lisle,
assured that they will be given prompt attention
the fullest consideration by him.
1t is the aim Of The Herald give to readers
features that beneficial and interesting,
beyond doubt that the raernal section has
filed long felt want In the grand contest that is
with The Herald Mr. Isle did not overlook the fra
terna organizations and has secured two nice prizes
namely First prize $500 piano; secon prize $3.50 regaa
is for the popular lodge organiza-
in the city Further particulars will be given else
where in Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

R. Isle has edited the fraternal section of The
wi Herald four months but in that time boast of
49, belonging to and affiating with secret
cees than any other man on the Pacific coast for he Is
a Joiner" Paul W.. Mr.. Lsle is Familiarity
known, is member of twenty organizations,
honorary member of several clubs other societies.
Paul w. is also of that cheerful jolly disposition,
wears that smile that Off looks the bright
side OF life, endeaVors all organizations alike
plays no favorites boosts all organizations and at the
same time boosts The Herald at opportunity. The
Herald is fast becoming the popular daily in South
en California The craternal page has made many
friends and readers for The Herald because it is the
paper west of the Rocky montans that deXoe much
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
KENTUCKY SOCIETY

The Kentucky society will meet Mon
day at 1880 p. m. in the hall of the
Chamber of Commerce building for the
purpose of celebrating the birthday of
Henry Clay and making arrangements
to visit the battleship Kentucky upon
its arrival at Los Angeles. All Ken
tuckians, their wives, husbands. sons
and daughters are cordially invited to
be present.