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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-27

Snow flurrics and colder tonight.
Thursday partly cloudy. Lowest tom
peraturc tonight about 20 degrees.
Moderate north winds tonight. dlmin-
ishing by morning and shifting TO
easterly Thursday.
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DEATH OF A. p. swlNEFosp.

Marquette. Mich, oct 27.-Alfred
p. Swineford, formerly OF Marquette,
died yesterday at Juneau. Alaska. If
which territory he was formerly gov :
crnor He was 75 years old.
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New Haven, Conn. oct. 27.-At
their annual meeting here today the
stockholders of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad com
pany took favorable action on the pro-
posed issues of $400OO,O 900 new stock.
The now issue Is to be used in part 10
provide for the running OF electric
trains between New York and New
Haven.
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Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 27.-Following
a journey across Canada from the Pa
cific coast, William j. Bryan arrived in
Winnipeg today to fill lecture en-
gagement. Mr.. Bryan will speak in
Fort William tomorrow and from that
place will proceed direct to his home
i'm Lincoln to vote at the Nebraska
state election.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-27

Sioux City. Ia, oct. 27.-The thirty
second annual session of the grand
chapter, Order of the Eastern Star,
has attracted to Sioux city hundreds
OF delegates and visitors from all
parts Of Iowa. Mrs. Bessie Bills of
Davenport, grand worthy matron IF
the order, presided at the opening ses-
sion today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-27

tinsuished educators from various
parts of the country took part in the
exercises here today at the .naugura-
tion of Miss Vivian B. Small as presi-
dent of Lake Erie college. President
Wooley of Mount Holyoke college was
one of the principal speakers.
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Low Stage Of Water and Numer-
Gus Sandbars Cause De-
lay in Journey.
GIVEN A yOClFEROUS WELCOME
In Address to Eager Thousands the
President Reiterates Declarations
Favoring Waterways improvements
-Dedicates New Y. M. c. A. Build
ing and Then Resumes Trip.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 27.-President
Taft and party were delayed on the
river during the night, owing to the
extremely low stage of water and nu-
merous sandbars. and did not reach
Memphis until nearly IL o'clock. But
they were given royal welcome when
they did arrive. Thousands at the
wharf cheered and hundreds of whis-
ties and changing bells all over the
city took up the refrain. Mayor Ma
lone made the speech of welcome.
When the mayor referred 10 the ques-
tion of river Improvement and -four
teen feet through the valley he was
interrupted by cheers. which were taxi
en- up again and again by the eager
thousands. The presidents reply was
brief and to the point He has on
previous occasions declared himself
upon the waterways proposition and
today he repeated his declarations.
Following the welcoming exercises the
presidential party entered automobiles
and were escorted through tn. crowded
streets. The president and his per-
sonal escort left the main body of the
procession temporarily to go to the
Young Mems Christian Associations
new building. which he dedicated. Af-
ter this ceremony the president was
taken to the auditorium where he.
and were escorted through the crowded
day., Immediately after he had con-
cluded he returned to the fleet and re-
sumed his journey toward New o.
leans.
Helena is Prepared.
Helena, Ark, Oct. 27.-This city is
inreadiness to extend a fitting well
come to the presidential fleet, which
is due. to arrive here this evening.
Hundreds of visitors have comea,o
town to see. and hear the president.
who will deliver a brief address from
the deck of the steamer Oleander
New Orleans in Readiness.
New orleans. La. Oct. 27.-The fin
ishing touches to the preparations for
the visit of President Taft and the
Lalses-to -the-Gulf Deep Waterways
convention, which the president will
attend Saturday, are being put on to-
day. The convention win have its for
NAL opening tomorrow and delegates
to the gathering have begun to arriv,
In considerable numbers. The down
town section OF the city Is taking on
u gala appearance. Building after !,
is one great mass of color
from sidewalk to roof and the nation
al colors are everywhere displayed In
profusion.
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Brother Will be Released.

Kansas City Mo-. Oct. 27.-Unless
there are some further developments,
Patrick Mcmahon, held in connection
with the murder Of his sisters, Miss
Rosa Mcmahon and Mrs. Alonzo Van
Royen, and his brother in-law, Alonzo
Van Royen, to which his brother James
has already confessed, will probably
soon be released. Patrick Lamb a
hired hand on the Mcmahon farm, who
is also being held. will likely be re-
leased with pafricl,
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Brother Of Jas. Mcmahon, Con
fessed Murderer, and Anoth-
er Man to be Freed.
REGRETS HIS TRIPLE CRIME
Man Who Confesses That He Killed
Two Sisters and Brother Law
Passes sIeepless Night and Thinks
Only of His victims-Forma Charge
is Entered Against Him.

Lansing, Kas.. Oct. 27.-His haggard
face showing plainly the result OF a
fessed murder of his two sisters and
brother-in nlaw, smiled a weary mo
thank you" when breakfast was
brought to his cell this morning I'D
rather not" he said. Mcmahon did not
sleep all night but paced his cell. A
guard sat nearby to prevent the pris-
oner harming himself and to him Nc
Mahon talked occasionally but not Of
himself. He seemed to think only of
his three victims and regret their fate.
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Formal Charge is Entered.

Kansas City, Oct. 27-James Nc
Mahon, who last evening confessed TO
the murder of his sisters and brother
in-law, was today formally charged
with the crime in informations filed by
County Prosecutor Taggart He will
be kept in the penitentiary until the
time for his preliminary hearing. No
charge will be preferred against the
brother, Patrick, nor the hired man,
Patrick Lamb. who were arrested with
James on suspicion. they having been
exoncrated by the confession.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15
Bon Air Coal, best and cheapest, at
Union City Ide & Coal Co.
Toy-Makers's Dream.

The 'Toy-maker's Dream" that will
appear at the Reynolds Opera House on
Monday, Oct, IS, is a musical comedy
with unique characters and situations
quite as rigid as those used by the well
known play without music. 1t would
be interesting if there were not song
in it, but with pleasant accompaniment
of attractive music sung by we'll
trained voices, vivacious dances and
dainty chorus introduced legitimately,
the play has all the attractive features
of both musical and legitimate comedy.
In fact it is one of if not the best musical
plays that will visit Union City this
season. 1t has a class and distinction
that has made it comedy away from
and in an atmosphere of its own. The
chorus of twelve fascinating, alluring,
dashing young girls have been trained
by one of the best dancing masters of
the day.
Every attention has been made to
surround Mr.. Cushman with one of the
best companies that time and care
could select. And especial attention
has been paid to the scenery and cleo
trical effects, and in fact every detail
has been arranged to make this one of
the best musical shows on the road to-
day The advance sale of seats will be
held in the usual place, and those who
contemplate going should secure their
seats early.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15
BETHEL.

Mrs. Flowers visited friends at Kedron
Tuesday.
Mr.. Robert Bonds was through here
canvassing Tuesday.
Mrs. Moss is visiting her son, Harry,
near Troy this week
Mr.. Clyde Aron has taken up his resi-
dence in this community
Mr.. John Flowers attended the fish
fry at Samburg Thursday.
Mrs. Tom Davis and daughter were
the guests OF Mrs. J. G. Sanders Sunday.
Mr.. Jas. Smith and wife visited Mr..
Stafford and wife at Possumtrot Sun
day.
Mrs. Joe McDade and daughter, of
Possumtrot, were here Wednesday en-
route to Union City.
A large percentage of the people of
this place attended the reunion at Troy
Friday and Saturday.
Little Miss Tookey Moss, of near
Troy, is the guest of her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Moss, this week.
Our mail carrier, Mr.. Herman Mar
shall, finds the mail SO much lighter
since Mr.. Click Muse cut out his cores
pondence with Possumtrot that he will
not need any assistant to help him with
the mail.
1t seems strange that SO many nice
young men should have to furnish good
horse flesh SSery Sunday driving twenty
miles to see their best girls when there
are any number of nice girls right
near them They ought to be more
patriotic. The next thing they will be
getting wives from mail order houses.
TRIxIE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15
RIvES NEWS.

Miss Leila Thorn is weekend visitor
of homefolks.
ESQ. Ernest Shropshire was on our
streets Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Phebus have re-
turned from st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Press Callicott were in
town shopping Wednesday.
Miss Flora Agnew has returned from
pleasant soiourn near Troy.
Geo. Stovall and L. Milan, both OF
Union City, were down Wednesday.
Misses Cecil Olive and Fannie Bizwell,
of Number Seven, were in town Tues
day.
Mrs. Jeff Phebus and daughter, Miss
Annie, spent Wednesday with Mrs. J..
w. Thorn.
Mrs. Jane Dickey and Mrs. Laura
Hutchinson were recent guests of Mrs.
o. H. Clemmons.
Miss Jessie Callicott attended the mar
rage Thursday night in the elegant
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15

little daughter, Pearl, of Trimble, and
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bryan enioyed
visit at the home of ]. L. Bryan and
family Saturday.
We sympathize deeply with the rela-
tives and friends in the death of Mrs.
Freeman last Thursday. Mrs. Freeman
was one of our kindest friends. She
was known and loved by all, and a
host of sorrowing ones mourn their
loss.
precious one from us has gone,
voice we loved is still;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled"
Rev. George Boston delivered.an able
discourse Sunday night at Hampton
Schoolhouse. He will also preach the
third Sunday afternoon at $3.50 at Pea
Patch. Everyone invited to come and
hear him.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15

home of Mr.. and Mrs. Anselmo Harris
Of Miss Marry Ella Harris and Mr.. Her
man Deitzel.
Miss Stella Williams, of Union City
will be the guest of Miss Agnes Palmer
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Adolphus Thorn returned Mon
day from visit to her sister, Mrs.
Marvin Chapel, in Union City.
Master Phebus, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thurman Phebus, Tuesday morning
the 18th, tipped the scales at ten pounds.
Misses Leiron Bonner and Martha
Wade attended the entertainment at
Reynolds Opera House in Union City
Wednesday night.
Miss Winnie Woody, of Obion, has
taken charge of the primary room and
our school bids fair to accomplish year
Of progressive work.
Cothon Bonner has returned home
and will assist his father in the drug
store through the rush of fall trade, and
probably through the holidays.
From the under current of conver7
sation the play at Pleasant Hill to-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15
FREMONT.


Bob Hawkins is on the sick list.
Mrs. Maybelle Nichols and children,
of near Dyersburg, were here last week
visiting relatives.
Several from Hickman. Troy and I'm
ion City, were here Sunday to witness
the unwilling of Wiley Morris monu-
ment at the Fremont Cemetery.
Tom Vincent has sold his house, lot
and interest in his store to Edward
Jones, of Clayton Mr.. Vincent will
now devote his time to farming.
God, our all wise Father, has deemed
it best to take from our midst our
friend, Mrs. Lillian White, wife of Ray
mond White, aged p years Il months
and 10 days. She had been sick about
five weeks with typhoid fever at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I.
B. Underwood, but was not thought to
be in a dangerous condition until few
DAYS before she died, hence her death
was asgreat shock to her many friends.
w have the the sweet assurance of
knowing that Lillian was true chris
tian, far she proved that in her daily
walk of life. She professed religion at
the age of 10 and joined the G. P.
Church at Antioch and served the
church as organist until she married
about three years ago. Although her
home was in Union City, she was
still devoted to her home church and
hardly ever missed monthly sermon,
but now her seat is empty and she will
be missed The young husband is left
desolate, the home is broken up, the
little two-year old boy is bereft of a
dear lovi bother, and the parents are
mournin lie loss of a sweet, affection
ate daug hter. We commend you to
Jesus. He alone can heal the broken
hearted, for he has said In my Faith
er's house are many mansions, | go to
prepare a place for you that where l am
there We may be Also" On Friday
ternoon at 4, Oct s, 1909, the reml
were inferred in the Antioch Cemetery,
where a large crowd of sorrowing friends
had gathered. The funeral services
were conducted by her pastor, Rev
Burgis Cunningham. VIOLET.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15

Rev. Styles preached good sermon
here Sunday.
Mrs. Fl Is Calls and son were shop
ping at Rives Monday
Mr.. Jas. Arnold spent Saturday night
with relatives in Kentucky.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Fitzgerald were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cooley Sun
day.
There will be Missionary meeting
here Friday night, Oct. Is. All are in
Vited to come.
Miss Kate Kirkman, Max Phebus and
Miss Verna Wise were the guests of
Miss Izma Houser Sunday.
Mrs. Billy Forester, Miss Ada Ed
maiston and mother were the guests of
Mrs. Clyde Fitzgerald one day last week.
Those on the the sick list last week
were Miss Lydia Clark, Elgyan Calls,
Mr.. Talmage Johnson and little Harry
Parks Kirkman.
Many from Rives attended church
here Sunday. MAYFLowER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15
CLAYTON.

Prayer meeting at Pea Patch every
Sunday afternoon at $50.
Several attended the foot washing al
Possumtrot Saturday night.
A number of the friends att ended the
burial of Mr.. Forrest at Antioch on
Thursday.
Miss Pearl Cloar was visitor at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Isbell
Saturday night.
Rev. Jackson will fill his appoint
ment at Pea Patch Saturday night, Sun
day and Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette MoseIey and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15
A Fine Corn Crop.

A remarkable yield of corn was re-
ported to us by Col. J. M. Coulter. 1t
was during fair week that Col Coulter,
one of the philosophers of modern and
scientific research, and one who has
studied the science of farming, was tell
ing us of the corn produced by his son,
B. d. Coulter. on the farm south of
town. He states that the ground was
broken very deep when it was we'll satu-
rated with moisture. In blowing Mr..
| Coulter was very careful to turn the turf
over, and then after a few days follow
with a drag or harrow so as to loosen
the crust on top, but not to pulverize the
body of the turf. Care also was taken
to harrow the dirt in the same direction
the turf had been turned. This was
done in order to keep the turf lying in
the same position that it had been
plowed with the object in view of turn
ing under and destroying the growth of
grass and weeds. Then drill was used
and the corn planted, always observing
the same principle of keeping the turf
turned and intact. The corn was plant
ed under this process and grew and
waxed strong and tall and yielded full
fifteen barrels to the acre, unprecedented
in corn growing on the same land, and
a remarkable yield on any ground and
under any conditions. Mr.. Coulter ex-
planned to us the philosophy of the pro-
cess was that in ploughing deep and
preserving the turf, the ground around
the roots of the corn was kept moist all
the season even while the surface was
covered with dust The turf excluded
the air and matted so as to retain the
moisture.
Asking Mr.. Coulter about the weeds
and grass, he replied that the turning of
the turf over and the weeds and grass
under effectually prevented their growth.
The blade of the grass or the sprout of
the weed bears the same relation to it's
growth as the lungs are to the human
body, and when the properties Of the
air are excluded from the plant it has
nothing more to keep it alive. Thus it
was that Mr.. Coulter was not bothered
with weeds during the corn season, or
perhaps we should say it was his So
luton of the trouble.
There is one thing which is incon-
trovertible, and that is that the corn
yield was an unusually large one what
ever the conditions, and for that reason
Mr.. Coulter is entitled to some degree
of credit for his theory.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15

night, the 10Th, by the Missionary So
ciety, will be accorded a full house.
In the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
McCaw Wednesday at one O'Clock, and
in the presence of a few friends and
relatives, Rev. E. P. Lindsey pronounced
Miss Beatrice McCaw and Mr.. Hal Cot
ton, of Covington, husband and wife.
They left Immediately for Chattanooga.
ANNA MARIA"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-10-15
If You Want Photos

Residence, family groups, schools,
lodges, or any manner of photography
(day or night call up Henderson. Spec
ial attention given nearby towns and
country calls.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-05
Freak Laws of Washington
Ignored by the Officials

Seattle. Wash, Sept. 4.-With Gov.
NJ. E. Hay issuing a formal statement
justifying himself for violating the
anti-tipping law in giving a waiter a
10-cenc tip, with one member of the
supreme court openly putting a ciga-
rette every evening in the lobby of his
hotel at Olympia, despite the anti-cig.
arctic law, and with every state Off
cial sleeping nightly under sheets that
are less than nine feet in length, as re-
quired by law. general official disre-
gard of freak state statutes is appav-
ent
More or less contempt has been ex-
pressed on all sides for these statutes,
but it remained for Governor Hay to
give official expression CT contempt
for law which he had taken an oath
to enforce. A Spokane paper pub
lished the statement that he was seen
to leave a 10-cent piece on the table
for waiter. Next day the governor
issued statement saying in substance
that he had certainly violated the an
ti-tipping law and that he had done so
believing it to be unconstitutional
Every man his own lawyer in deter
mining the constitutionality of GRIM
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-05
is prematurely formed. This is not
weakness in the law.

is prematurely formed. This is not q
weakness in the law.
Public Should Support.
Il believe that in urging this change
the President will have the support Of
all well informed railway managers
He ought to have the support of the
public and the change should not be
know that the commission is today
overworked. l. do not think 1t would
be il it had no other duty than hearing
evidence and making decisions on the
facts as they appear. II the Presi-
dents coordination OF the work OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission with
the Department Of Justice and per-
haps the Bureau OF Corporations could
be accomplished along this line. we
would get speedier opinions in place
of the present delays and uncertain
ties"
Mr.. Tuttle's personal opinion is that
physical valuation of railroads can
never be fairly accomplished. Good
will cannot be accurately estimated
A railroad property may be worth a
certain amount a mile under certain
conditions resultant from good man.
agement. or fail to pay anything upon
the investment under adverse circum-
stances. He would have the restric-
ton which now prevents representa-
tives OF different roads from getting
together and agreeing upon a joint
rate removed, subject to the approval
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. believing that this does not ac-
complish the result at which it is
aimed.
There should be the right to reach
a stability of rates." Mr.. futile said
Nothing is more harmful than a fac
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-05

NAL statutes may succeed in the anti
tipping instance. but it has proved a
costly failure in the case Of the anti
cigarette law. Hundreds of arrests
have been made under that statute and
thousands of dollars in fines have been
collected. In several sections of the
state the county judges have held the
law unconstitutional and in those Sec
lions it is being disregarded by cigar
stores and smokers. while in other sec
tons it is being rigidly enforced and
fines imposed and collected without
appeal to the supreme court. Three
Eases only have been appealed. but a.
the usual rate of disposition they will
not be decided for two years The
boldness of one of the supreme court
justices in violating the statute is
widely heralded as an indication that
the law will be held unconstitutional.
None but travelling men have sought
to enforce the nine-foot sheet law. but
two complaints having been lodged un-
der this statute. OF all the freak
statutes enacted by the last legislature
the one requiring physical examina.
ton before marriage is the only one
completely enforced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-05

tional warfare. which occasionally oc-
ours 1t 10 demorali1ine to business.
upsets the prices Of merchandise and
can do no good to anybody I would
have the Law amended to permit the
fixing Of rates for stated periods. sun
ject to the approval OF the commits
SION
This is said to be one Of the reforms
in the interest Of the railroads which
the President desires.
Service Of Directors.
There is grave question among rail-
roads as to the possibility Of prevent
ing service Of the same directors upon
competing lines. II Is held that the
right to vote stock is an inherent
property right which could not be TAX
en- away, Any attempt at such con-
troll. it Is held. would be followed by
so many subterfuges rs TO make II un-
desirable from any standpoint
While the regulation as to the hold
ing of stock in a competing line is
held by railroad men not TO be necea,
lation were to be made IL should be
limited to cover cases where harm
would be found to result from such
holdings.
Turning to the proposal that the In
terstate Commerce Commission be di-
vided and hold court as individuals in
different parts Of the United States.
that delays may be in part avoided.
Mr.. futile gave this plan his disap-
prevail.
1t is highly advantageous" he said.
| that important hearings be held be
fore a number Of Commissioners
Were one to become a court In Boston.
another in Washington and a third in
Chicago. neither the shipper nor the
railroad would have the advantage of
the combined opinions Of all The SUI
preme Court and many other courts do
not give causes to one fudge alone:
they hear causes as a whole and de-
eide by majority"
Would you amend the law giving
the shipper the right OF appeal?"
Certainly. II the railroad has the
right Of appeal the shipper should al
SO have it,