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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
Selecting Peckham's Successor.

The death of Rufus w. Peckham
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of the United States, and a very able
jurist, places upon President Taft the
duty of naming a member in his stead.
The appointment of member of the
Nations highest judicial tribunal is one
that demands the intelligent, thought
| full, conscientious consideration of the
Chief Magistrate. 1t is not an appoint
ment that can be made upon sentiment,
or even upon personal or political
favoritism.
The Supreme Court is the tribunal
in which, after all our lawmaking
questions of validity and of right must
be settled. Congress and Legislature
enact, but when the validity of the acts
of either is questioned, upon the court
rests the issue of construction. The
court is, in truth, the bulwark against
wrong and aggression, not alone against
the wrong and aggression of which the
individual may be guilty, but of that of
the State as we'll.
So it is that in naming men for places
upon this bench, grave responsibility
rests upon the President. He must, if
he be conscientious, patriotic and far
seeing, weigh every man whose name
may occur to his own mind, or who may
be suggested to him by others.
1t is fortunate that the present Ex-
ecutive has spent the best years of his
life at the bar and upon the Federal
bench. Because of his long service as
lawyer and jurist he knows the capa-
bilities of practically every lawyer in the
country. Knowing the line, he isn't
likely to err in the selection for a post
so vital.
Tennesseans would be pleased to see
the President appoint one of their own.
They are vain enough to believe they
have in their State jurist capable of
up to the requirements of
he Nations most exalted court. The
selection of Lurton or Dickinson or
Wright, Tennessee's distinguished trio,
who are mentioned in the dispatches
rom Washington, would be gratifying. I,
Either would fully measure up to the
standard required. '
But the filling of vacancies upon the
supreme Bench is a task the appointing
'ower will fulfill without suggestion
rom the outside. In the case of Presi- '
ent Taft, suggestion will scarcely avail.
lie knows the bar, and he can be de- 1
ended upon to-pick from it that man 4
tho will best measure to the require b
lents. We believe the President will b
'orry little whether he comes from p
Torth or South, East or West, or n
neither he be Democrat or Republican. C
Nashville American. p
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
NOTED CA PAIGN.
A Year Ago the Reelfoot Lake March
Was Started.

Tuesday was the first anniversary OF
the Reelfoot Lake campaign, which
aroused the entire country, and in which
Memphis military companies played a
prominent part.
The members of two companies of
local militia will probably remember
this day for long time to come, and it
will be dwelt upon solemnly to-day, un-
doubtedly, by all save one-the only
one who never will return-of the
patriotic Memphis boys who constituted
the forces of the Forrest Rifles and the
Frazier Light Guards.
Although seasoned by year after year
of active army life, with its bloody cam
paigns and exciting experiences, there
never has been a soldier who could for
get the thrill that went through his
being at the first call to arms"
Members of two companies were
camped in the Hippodrome skating
rink the day after the brutal murder of
Capt Quentin Rankin, and the SEN
sational escape from the Nightriders of
Col. R. H. Taylor, waiting for the word
from Gov. Malcolm r. Patterson to ad-
vance on Reelfoot Lake. While the
men were at the rink they were visited
by many anxious mothers, sisters and
sweethearts, fearful that many would
not return from the scene of disturbance. |
Gov. Patterson ordered the local |
companies to advance Oct. "a, at 2
O'Clock in the morning, and before day
light 100 men left the city. In answer
to this call many of the young soldiers
gave up good positions, while others left
business to take care of itself 1t was a
strenuous campaign for awhile, the
history of which is still fresh in the
minds of many people all over the,
country. Memphis News Scimitar.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29

bel Doe, and David Groach does we'll
as the lieutenant Both are good sing
ers and appear to best advantage in
singing numbers. Nat Phillips, as
key Goldenburg, is the real life of the
show. His humor is of the original,
spontaneous sort and he keeps the audi
ence in an uproar most of the time.
His combats with lion are particu-
larly amusing
Several good songs are introduced
during the working of the plot. Ten
musical numbers are found in the first
act, the best of which are The Hen
pecked Professor, F" by George Tappan;
kissing was the Custom" by Nat
Phillips and the chorus; Irish Loves, /"
by Irene D'Arville, and THE Land of
Dreams, by Fannie Pinkham and
David Groach. The second act opens
with a pretty ballet and dance of the
fairies at the bottom of the ocean. Nat
Phillips makes a hit with his song At
the Bottom of the Sea-" and quar-
tette sings Life is a Game Of Tag. !"
The best song OF the whole ploy, how
ever, is probably Fannie Pinkham's
When the Angels Light the Candles
in the Sky" She is assisted by David
Groach and male quartet, and the
song is repeatedly encored. A novel
and spectacular electrical ballet end the
play. indianapolis News.
Reynolds Opera House Thursday
hight, Nov. 4.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
Facts and Advantages.

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Pictures and Diagrams make it all
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Written recitations-Yo KNOW it
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$ You get the boiled down" results of
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Always the same teacher, no change
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Our wonderful Tone Revealer is free
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
Official Election Returns.

AT meeting of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Fourteenth
Judicial Circuit of Tennessee, at Union
City in Obion County, on this, the %
day of October, 1909 at the office of O.
Spradlin, for the purpose of canvassing
the votes and returns of the primary
election held in said circuit to nominate
a Democratic candidate for Judge of
said Judicial Circuit, as provided in the
call for said primary election, said COM
mittee, after canvassing said returns,
find and report the following votes
polled in said primary election for the
candidates before said primary election
for Judge of said Judicial Circuit as fol-
lows:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
Win in Missouri.

The Missouri Supreme Court some
months ago decided that the so-called
union between the Cumberland Presby-
terian Church and Presbyterian Church
U. S. A. was in violation of the consti-
tuition of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church and therefore illegal and un-
constitutional. The u S. AS asked for
a rehe airing and last week that was de-
MED This settles the law so far as
Missouri is concerned and carries the
as sets of the Board of Missouri of over
$50, 900 and Missouri Valley College as
we'll as all other church property back
into the G. P. Church.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
CHURCH MEETING.
West Tennessee Synod of Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.

The greatest meeting in its entire his
tory was held by the West Tennessee
Synod at Mckenzie, Tenn, October
10, q. There were ninety-eight mem
bers enrolled, and the visitors list was
perhaps as large or larger.
The opening sermon by the Rev. G.
A. Davis was clear and forceful and put
the entire body in splendid shape to
enter upon the labours of the two DAYS
that were to follow.
Rev. J. L. Hudgins of Obion Presby-
| terry was made the Moderator and in
making out the committees found a
place for work for every member. All
committees submitted well written and
carefully prepared reports and there was
not single negative vote recorded DUR
ing the entire meeting.
One session, Wednesday afternoon,
was held in the assembly room of Bethel
College and no happier gathering of
people was ever anywhere seen than was
to be seen there. After the faculty had
been introduced to the Synod and ap-
propriate remarks made, the theological
class of thirty fine looking young men,
including Alexander Pong Hee, of Cali
fornia, was introduced AT this point
the enthusiasm became understandable
and strong men wept and some even
shouted as they looked upon these noble
boys who are soon to be in the active
work of the ministry of OUR beloved
church.
1t was proposed that all shake hands
with the boys and while this was being
done more than eightytwo dollars was
laid upon the altar as a supplement to
the funds of the Board of Education to
be used in supplying the needs of such
of the young men from West Tennessee
Synod as are preparing for the ministry.
If every Synod of the church would do
a similar thing it would greatly increase
the power of the board in its efforts.
Much to the joy of all, the women of
West Tennessee Synod have undertaken
the task of supplying the financial needs
of Alexander Pong Hee so long as he
may remain in course Of preparation for
life's work, in Bethel College.
Central Church, in the great city of
was selected as the place for
he next meeting of the Synod and all
big time in Memphis in
1910. ]. L. HUDGINs.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
FOUND GUILTY.
Verdict Returned for Murder in the
First Degree.

Dyersburg, Tenn, Oct 25.-The CRU
SADIE for enforcement of the law has
borne quick fruit in this county, for to-
day, before Judge Joseph E. Jones, the
iurist who achieved fame in the Night
rider trials, Charles Robertson, scion of
prominent family, was convicted of
murder in the first degree. Two weeks
ago he cut the throat of Charles Nor
ris, one of the most popular young
men in the town, after the latter had
tried to act as peacemaker and keep
Robertson from encountering sure death
in fight with Mr.. Fowlkes, a restau-
rant keeper, whom Robertson, in
drunken frenzy, had defed in most
abusive language.
Robertson was placed on trial this
morning, and tonight the jury returned
verdict of first degree murder, with
out any report as to mitigating circum-
stances.
sMotion for new trial will be argued
morrow, and will without doubt be
denied by Judge Jones, who will SEN
tence the young man to hang. An ap-
peal to the supreme court is being pre-
pared.
This is believed to be the speediest
murder trial on record in this State
where the PRINCIPALS were prominent
white people. !
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
A Big Success.

R. I. LEWIS, Sec.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
"The Wizard of Wiseland. +"

1t not slight-of-hand performance
nor Hindoo medicine. man. but q
musical comedy of high class that is
on the boards at the Park the last three
days of the week. The Wizard of
Wiseland" is a combination of songs.
dances, jokes and pretty girls that tends
to relieve the monotony and heat of
these summer days The plot has to
do with the girls of a seaside college
that were transported to a magical is
land in the Pacific Ocean. Their ad-
ventures before and after the transpor-
tation are interesting and amusing.
A few men, who are not allowed at
the college, come into the play and
cause furore of excitement.
Rosabel Doe, an heiress to seventeen
more or less, captivates one
Of the men, lieutenant in the United
States navy. Aurora Doolittle, a girl
who worked her way through school,
captures another, Ikey Goldenburg.
These four are the principal characters
in the cast, and all are well taken.
Fannie Pinkham is charming as Rosa
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29

Des Ark, July 81, 1908. Please
ship at once six dozen Mendenhall's
Chill Tonic 1t proves a success every
where we have soldit. Kindly rush out
this order at once. "-Hayley, Beine &
Co. Sold by Red Cross Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29
A Return Visit.

Mrs. Etna Daugherty and little daugh-
ter, Irene, of Bernie, Mo-, have been
visiting Mrs Daugherty's sister, Mrs.
Ida Snow, in the county. This is the
first visit back to the old home since
Mrs. Daugherty left three years ago.
They will visit Cairo for a few days.
Mrs. Daugherty had great many nice
things to say of Missouri and the peo-
pie thereabouts. She stated that her
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. ]. A.
Kirk, were having extra fine health.
Mrs. Evie Snow has been called to Dres-
den to the bedside of her mother, who
has been very sick. A FRIEND.
Let the Union City Ice & Coal Co.
quote YOU summer Drices on coal
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29

Majority OF Joseph II. Jones, 4, III
votes. y
Joseph E. Jones having received a
majority of the votes cast in said pri-
mary election, be it therefore resolved
by this committee that he be and he is
hereby declared the nominee of said
primary election, and the Democratic
nominee for Judge of said Judicial Cir
cult, and his name be entitled to be
placed on the official ballots for the
August, 1910, election in said Judicial
Circuit as the Democratic candidate for
said office; and further, that the chair
man of this committee issue to him
certificate of said nomination, and that
he also certify said fact to the Commits
sioners of Elections of the several coun-
ties composing said Judicial Circuit.
0. SPRADLIN, Chair.
r. T. LEWIS. Sec.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-29

NOTICE.-Now is the time to set
your CRATES before cold weather. We
have the men and time. Phone 491.
7. L. BRANsFoRD & Son.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10
ECLIPSE AND COMET.

y report is going the rounds of
the papers that the eclipse of the sun
on the 18th will begin in the morning,
which is not correct.
y central eclipse of the sun is sche-
duled 10 occur June l.. about 6:2S D..
m. and viewed from here the sun will
set while eclipsed.
Another total eclipse of the moon
will occur Nov. -, and partial
eclipse of the sun Dec, -.
Hall"y'S comet, which has not been
seen since lS3j, will he visible some
time in November. This is the most
brilliant comet known, and by many
persons is believed to be the famed
star of Bethlehem"
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10

cot County, Missouri, and that unless
the said . G. Ashby be and appear at
this Court, at the next term thereof,
to he begun and holden at the Court
House i'll the City of Caruthersville, in
said County, on the 10th day of July
next ami on or before the first day of
said term, unless further time be giant
ed 10y the Court, answer or demur to
the Petition in said cause, the same
will bp taken as confessed, aud Judge
mcnt Will he rendered accordingly.
And il is further ordered, that a copy
hereof I've published. according to law,
in the llayti Herald. Il newspaper pub
lishcd in the said County of Pcmiscul
for -four weeks succrssivrlv, published
at least once week, the last insertion
tu be at least tif cen days before the
first day of the said next Regular Term
of this Court.
seal +. :. llufFMAN, Circuit Clerk.
4 true copy from the record.
Witness my hand, and seal of the
Circuit Cuut OF PrmiScot county, this
l"th day of May, 1899.
seal +. :. lluFFM,S, Circuit Clerk.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10
Sl.O0 a Year in Advance.
MY LADN'S HAIR.

The Commercial Appeal says:
"ln their devotion To fashion, som"
of our women are prohabl y now carry
ing part of the remains of dead
thinanan on the tops OF their heads.
According to IA consular report nearly
man hair were imported from the Co.
I">tial Kingdom last year. In 1897
the amount exported tO the United
State, from Hong Kong was $1,000
pounds. But such was the demand
Tor the bales of hair ON the top, of
womcn'S head, that, last year. We got
more than Il quarter of million
pounds from the Cinnamon.
The hair il di>inIcctrd first hy IA
marine hospital surgeon at Hong
Kong. Hong Kong is III" central
gathering point for hair dealers. They
get it from all part, of China. 1t Is
said that SO keen was the demand last
year that many thrifty chinamrn cat
the hair from corp>cs before they
were buried.
''Fa>hiOn /, an meXhorahlc dame.
and her DEGREES must be oh"ycd, even
if one has To enter the grave or ii pest
house for material.
Look out for your butter, men, That
long. siIkun hair may hc from the
cue of some deceased Chinaman. and
III" strand your wife drftlN pick, from
your coat collar may hr from the head
Of he Celestial.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10

want to- attend dog funeral, for our
marshal has IA way of doing things
that makes "brliuvcrS.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10
If you don't see it in the Herald it
is because you did not tell us.
Order of Publication.

state of Missouri, Lss
County of Pemiscot %
In the Circuit Court, July Term, 1909
j. +, Adams, Plaintiff
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10
NEW GAME LAW VALID.

The report had gone out that the
new game law was ineffective, because
il had an emergency clause. This is
not true, The bill enrolled and signed
by governor Hadley contains an EN-
ergency clause, but the emergency
clause did not pass the house. The
bill, therefore, will not become effect
i've until about August L.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10
w NJ. YORK.

Published Weekly, on Thursdays.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10

Better get to paying your dog tax.
After July the marshal will be out
with his gun and if your dog tax is
not paid there is liable TO be dead
dog. Don't get the notion that you
don't have TO pay dog tax, unless you
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

After having myslitied people in all
part, Of the Imperial Valley, California
it is learned that the supposed airship,
which was said 10y various people to
have been seen on ScVrra evenings at
twilight over the SatOn Sea. was Il
mirage. The mirage was conspicuous
recently for several minutes and was
viewed with wOnd"rm"nt toy many per-
SONS. a> it took the form of row of
tents and cottonwood trees inverted,
that hung in clear outlines for Il time
between sunset and dark in the sky
Though ii was les, distinct than Il
few nights ago, this phenomenon might
easily Ice mistaken for an airship.
When their was less vegetation here
the mirage wa, ii common sight over
the SatOn Sea.
Sikrslon Herald: The salary of the
postmaster at Sik">lon. Charleston,
CarulhrrSvillc and F'rcdcricktown
have been Increased 500. the amount
to bc paid in those elite, after July |,
l9o9 ucing $1,000. Maiden and Perry
willie raised from II 300 to- 81 500: East
Prairie from II lOO to $l.2OO. krnnctt.
from II 500 to - 100: Scnath. Dunklin
county, from $1,000 to IL, 100: More
house, from 81 .3OotO 81, lOD. The post
and Grrcnvillc have been decreased
500 each. All according To the twenty
sixth annuaI adjustmcntOf postmaster ;
salaries now in progress at the Post
Office Department AT Washington. DC.
Twirc-a- Week Democrats: In the
case of Mrs. Maggie Miles against
Sam SicklcS. tried in kcnnett Wcdncs-
day. the jury brought in ii verdict for
the plaintiil for the sum of $1,000.
This was Il damage suit in which Sic
klcs was charged with fcloniOuSly
shooting and wOunding George Miles.
son of Mrs. Miles. Most of our read
crS are familiarwith the circumstances,
the shooting occurring on hallOw en-
might of last year. The Miles boy.
with several other boys were passing
hy Sicklea place of business, when
Sickle, thought they were bent on mis-
chief Che having lost several stoves the
| year pr"viou,j and opened fire with
} his shotgun wounding the Miles boy
and John B. Secoy, another young
/ boy.
New Madrid Record: 1t Is related
that kansa, City wholesale grocery
house, some months ago. filled Il large
number OF order, for 'chcap' goods
to the farmers at Sikcston. The pco-
pie were delighted, of course, and one
man went to "A Sikc,tOn merchant with
IA list of hi, purchases and secured the
prices of the local dealer. On footing
up the figures of the Sikcston merchant
it was discovered that the Kansas City
house had charged and collected -
more than the regular price of the To-
cal dealer, for same quantity and
quality
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10

Lots of people would never get into
trouble, were it not for running-off at
the mouth. This is bad disease,
and when once fully developed there
is no cure.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1909-06-10
q G Ashhv Defendant

o. G. Ashby. Defendant.
Now at this day come the plaintiff
herein, by his attorney, Won Mayes,
and files his petition and affidavit, al.
leging, among other things, that the
defendant, o. &, Ashby, is not resi-
dent of the State of Missouri, so that
the ordinary process Of law cannot be
served upon him within this State.
Whereupon, it is Ordered by the
Clerk in vacation that said Defendant
be notified by publication that the
Plaintiff has commenced suit
against him in this court, by petition
and attachment, the object and general
nature of which is To recover of and
from the defendant damages for fail
ure to furnish material to build fence
and for sums due for making fence
posts and clearing land in the sum of
s252,70, and that his land is attached
which is described as follows
:. w. / of 5. w. and ;. ] of N. w.
/ of S. W. | Of Section 81, and East ! of
Il. F! of 5 +, | Of section 81, all in
Township 10, Range II East, in Penis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-22
oaintiness ln oovah.

A west side family that abhors al products of the bakeshop advertised for maid of all work.
 Gan you make bread?' was tho question put to each applicant.
 Of all the maids who professed to own that accomplishment the mistress chose the one with the frailest hands and arms.
 'I don't know about the wisdom of that choice." ventured male member of the family. Wouldn't it have been better to pick out sturdler gtrl?''
 Not at all," said the lady. What we require in this family, above all things. is good bread. We half live on bread. anAconfident have chosen good brea1maker. A girl with rather delicate hands always makes better bread than one whose fists are like sledge hammers. Bread to be good needs to be coddled in the knead. ing. The light fingered do that in- stinctively. but the heavy handed slam and bang the very life out of tAs dough. New York Globe.