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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13


Editors Commercial AS those know
who happen to be acquainted with the
Authurean romances, Sir Launcelot
was the most renowned knight OF Ar
thurs Round Table. And the romano
ers relate that when Launcelot was
quite an infant bis mother left him be-
side lake in the woods while she went
short distance to be beside her dying
husband, King Ban, Of Brittany, and
while she was gone the enchantress,
Vivian, known also as the Lady OF the
Lake, rose up out Of the lake and
picked the infant up and carried him
away to her own home ID an apparent
or magical lake. And there she reared
young Launcelot and taught him all
those arts OF war by which be after
wards became SO famous. / begin the
poem under the supposition that the
young hero was lying fiat OF his back,
kicking up his heels and exercising his
lungs in peculiarly infantile manner,
which, under the circumstances, | think
was not impossible. These fascinating
Authurean romances lie at the very
fundation Of Dur AngIo-Saxon literature
and civilization. EUGENE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13

The prospects are that President VIII
son will have hard tussle TO get his
views about the Panama Canal tolls
adopted by Congress. The President is
opposed to the exemption Of American
coastwise vessels irom the payment Of
tolls. but he has to overcome the prec-
edent set by the Baltimore convention
and the opposition Of Representative
Underwood, leader in the House. The
fact is that about The only undemocratic
thing the Baltimore convention was
guilty Of was this plank ofthe platform.
The exemption comes in the form Of a
subsidy, and the Democratic party was
never committed to any one idea so
much a. to put stop to this subsidy
business. The theory Of conflict With
the Monroe doctrine in the exemption
Of tolls as set forth is one Of the knotty
questions for diplomats to decide, but
of subsidies it comes within the purview
Of national affairs aud party policies, OBJ
jections to which can be easily arrived
at by the party opposing special privi-
laoae
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13
DR.. |. GIossOn
VETERINARIAN
Phone II
Union City. Tennessee
To Lena Montgomery.

frankie Morris OF ais. VS.. w. e. Martin
OF ais.
Chancery Court. Obion County, Ten
nessee.
In the above styled cause il appearing
to the Clerk and Master from the cross
bill Of complaint, which is sworn to,
that the defendant, Lena Montgomery,
is nonresident OF the State OF Tennes-
see, SO that the ordinary process Of law
cannot be served upon her, II ID there
fore hereby orderded that the said above
named defendant appear before the
Clerk and Master OF the Chancery Court
Of 0bion County, Tennessee, on or be-
fore the first Monday Of April, 1914,
that being regular rule day Of said
Chancery Court, and make defense to
the said bill, or the same will be taken
as confessed by her, and the said cause
set for hearing OK parte ais to her. 1t is
further ordered that publication Of this
notice be made for four consecutive
weeks in The Commercial, weekly
published in Obion County,
Tennessee. 47-4t
This February IL, 1914.
Gro. "A. GIBBs, JR.,
Clerk and Master.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13
The Depot Question.

Mayor 7. R. Reynolds, City Attorney
]. A. Whipple, Councilman John
Adams, NJ. W. Miles and d. P. Cald-
we'll went to Nashville and met with the
State Railroad Commissioners and Of
iicials OF the n, G. & St. L. Ry. Co.
with reference to the construction OF q
new passenger depot in Union City.
These gentlemen we're instructed by the
Board OF Mayor and Aldermen and
Business Mems Club to petition for a
new depot, according to the plans Of the
railroad commission, with the provision
that said depot be located outside Of the
Church street lines in order that said
thoroughfare may be used in the future,
IL SO desired, for automobiles and other
vehicles as well as foot passage. The
report is that the commissioners decline
to assume jurisdiction in the matter OF
opening the street. We understand,
however, that Mr.. Waller, Chief Counsel
Of the Legal Department, admits that
the opening leading to the siding from
Niles Drug Store corner and telephone
Office corner, to all practical purposes,
has been dedicated as street. 1t has
heretofore been claimed by some Of the
officials that this is not street. The
fact that it has not been inclosed, the
officials assert, initiates against the
holding OF such preserve as private
property. But the commissioners de-
clined jurisdiction In the matter, and
the committees all agreed to post
ponement Of 30 days TO meet again for
further consideration Of the question.
The commissioners say there will be no
trouble about giving us new depot,
but that we will have to bear the re-
sponsibility Of threshing out the diff
ference il location. We understand that
the Legal Department OF the road adj
rnits also our need OF better depot and
uepOC lacilltles.
This, then, to our way Of thinking.
has been very favorable altogether to
our plans, and shows more liberal
spirit on the part Of the railroad officials
than we had been led to believe The
people OF Union City, we are satisfied,
want the street opened, connecting East
and West Church streets, but are not in
clined to urge thoroughfare for all
kinds Of vehicles at present. The ques-
ton Of the future is grade crossing.
and until such crossing is deemed |
necessary we believe that thofoughfare
for foot passage would meet the de-
mands. AT the same time they do not
want depot in the street 10 obstruct
the view east and west and TO interfere
with the street lines
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13
Northeastern Notice.
A. Wilson

vs.,
w. H. Swiggart, Executor, ct ais.
In the County Court Of Obion County,
Tennessee.
In the above styled cause ii appearing
to the Court from the bill OF complaint,
which is sworn to, that the defendants,
Irma Smith and his wife Anna Bess
Smith, Otis Boyle and his wife CaIlie
v. Boyle aud Wilson Sharpe are nom
residents OF the State Of Tennessee, SO
that the ordinary process Of law cannot
be served upon them
It is therefore ordered by the Court
that each Of the above named defendants
appear before the County Judge OF this
Court at his office in Union City. Obion
County, Tennessee, on or before the first
Monday in April, 1914, and make de-
Tense to said bill or the same will be taken
as confessed by them and said cause set
for hearing ex-parte as to them.
1t is therefore ordered that pubIica-
ton Of this notice be made for four con
secutiye weeks in The Union City Com
mercial, weekly newspaper published
in Obion County, Tennessee.
This February the 18th, 1914
g. s. TALLEY,
County Court Clerk.
Cooper a. Clark, Lannom 4 stanfieId.
Attorneys FOR Petitioner. 47-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13

Coal-Coke-Wood-Ca Tel. $50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13
Politics and Judges.

|
The conspicuous ability Of Judge s.
M. Williams, who is just rounding out
the first year OF his services as Associate
Justice OF the Supreme Court, has been
appreciated BY the people Of Tennessee
from the time be assembled the bench.
Not only have the lawyers and the
laymen OF the State come to Judge him
as one possessing strong, incisive and
judicial mind, but law publications OF
national reputation have frequently paid
him deserved compliment.
The Columbia Law Review has on
several occasions reviewed his opinions
with evident relish and appreciation and
the February number OF the Harvard
Law Review refers to one ofhis opinions
as Noteworthy as well-reasoned de-
cision on point on which satisfactory
authority is conspicuously missing an
admirable statement Of the law. +"
There are, however, signs indicating
that politicians will seek to GUST Judge
Williams, regardless Of his record.
From what motive? Will the proud
and independent bar Of Tennessee allow
itself to be hoodwinked into such an act
Of prescription
Will an electorate that in 1910 pro-
nounced in favor Of an independent
judiciary by majority Of As, 600 reverse
its verdict9
Has the politician yet to learn that the
people have a will that withstands his
shifts and machinations9
However humiliating it may be to adj
NIT it, there is beyond question faction
Of politicians in Tennessee that would
lower the standard OF the court for the
promotion OF partisan politics.
Whatever opposition there is to Judge
Williams is based alone on the fact that
he is good Judge and not a politician.
Whatever reason may be advanced for
the election otanother must be based on
the fact that the opposition desires a
politician.
The Independent Judiciary was elect
ed in 1910 by majority Of $4,000 |
When Judge Beard, the Chief Justice.
died Governor Patterson appointed Judge
Buchanan as his successor. Governor
Patterson and Judge Buchanan were POI |
Iitically opposed to the Independent
Democrats.
Judge Buchanan, just as has Judge
established in short time
reputation for ability and integrity.
When he offered for election there
was no opposition.
A politicians resort to factionalism
night have resulted in the defeat Of
Judge Buchanan. But there was no
occasion for defeating good Judge be-
,ause he was a 'so-called" Regular
Democrat and there was no disposition
among the people OF the State to defeat
Tim for the sole reason that he was not
IN Independent
The election Of Judge Buchanan was
lot only a tribute 10 the ability Of
Judge Buchanan, it was an evidence Of
he fair-mindedness OF the people OF
tennessee.
The effort to displace Judge Williams
las its origin in politics with a Lesire to /
make the Supreme Court an arm Of a
'olitical faction
The motive is unworthy, and sinister.
Nashville Banner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13

GRIFFIN. we are authorized to announce DR..
B. r. Griffin. Of Tiptonville, as q candidate for
Pictorial Representative for the counties Of
Dyer Lake and Obion Ia the General Assembly
Of the State Of Tennessee. subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
cOcHRAN-We are authorized toannounce J. l..
Cochran, Of 0bion County, n candidate for
Fioicrial Representative for the counties of
Dyef Lake and 0bion IN the General Assembly
Of the State OF Tennessee, subject 10 the action
Of the Democratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13

A letter from Mr.. Joe j. Roach. Clerk
Of the Supreme Court, to Judge w. H.
Swiggart, Of this city, speaks very kind
ly Of our young friend, w. H. Swiggart,
Jr., who has been associated with the
court for some months as Assistant At
torney General. Mr. Roach assures the
Judge that the young man is measuring
up to the possibilities OF that position in
most satisfactory manner, that his work
has been very creditable and satisfactory
indeed, and the court is we'll pleased
with him. This coming from Mr.. Roach
unsolicited is the very best evidence Of
the facts in the case, and we rejoice with
the Judge and Mrs. Swiggart in the sue
cess of the Assistant Attorney General
and join in congratulations to the young
gentleman.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13


Senator Robert A. Elkins, OF Weakley
County, formally announces this week
bis candidacy for reelection to the State
Senate from the counties OF Weakley,
Obion and Lake, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party. Senator Elkins
is comparatively a young man, but one
of mature intellect and stability ofchar-
meter, recognized in the Legislature as
one Of the foremost men of that body.
He is Democrat whose loyalty will not
permit him to deal lightly with the
principles upon which the party was
Rounded, man OF the highest concep-
tions Of duty and moral integrity Spe-
officially MFR. Elkins is Ia favor Of law
enforcement. temperance legislation, the
snoral upliit OF the State, educational
and industrial progress. and asks an in
dorsemento OF his stewardship along these
lines. Mr.. Elkins announces that he
will favor an act TO prohibit the issuance
oi.fsea railroad passes ler The use olauy
and all public officials, including the
legislative and judicial branches ofState
government He has much that re.
commends him to your kindest consid-
Grafton, and bis pledges are in keeping
with these premises. We take pleasure
in presenting bis candidacy to the Demo-
cratic voters.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13

Farmers and others who live at dis
lance from drug store should keep in
the house a bottle of BALLARD'S
SNOW LINIMENT. Il may be need
ed at any time for cuts, wounds, sores,
sprains or rheumatism. 1t is a power
full healing aud penetrating remedy.
Price 25c. Soc and 81 90 per bottle. Sold
by divers Red Cross Drug Store. advt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13

What sound is that that rises shrill
BY reedy merge Of yonder water,
Like cry OF lamb beside the lake
Tight tethered for its time Of slaughter
Or is it shout of some lone bird
For its companion wildly wailing?
Or the lament OF wounded fawn
Whose life is surely, sadly failing9
Or is it Pan there playing wild
Upon his reed some wildish ditty
That throbs and trembles, high or low.
With quayering notes Of weeping PITY
The great tall trees stand speechless all,
Arms wide stretched in benediction;
The lake is clear. a tranquil mere,
With heaven wavering in reflection.
Now far in the lake the waters shake,
And lol heaves up beauteous woman,
Like some bright star, witching form
That seems too glorious for human.
Her tresses black flow loosely back,
Her face beams bright as blushing
morning;
Her breast Of snow is water pearled,
White samite her form adjoining.
A silver boat she sets afloat,
All trimmed around with jewels flash
ing;
The conscious water round it rolls
And rocks and breaks with gentle
splashing
Her rich robes flowing loosely round
She steps in the boat with airy light
ness,
And round about upon the lake
She sheds soft peculiar brightness.
Now swiftly glides she e'er the mere,
A wayering wake behind her gleam-
ing,
Until she steps upon the shore
And lifts an infant wildly screaming.
But gently pressed to her soft breast,
With all mothers fond caressing,
He soon is soothed, while she smiles
down
A radiant smile Of love and blessing.
And humming low and swinging slow,
Graceful as tall tree swaying,
She rocked the infant till he cooed,
With her dark ringlets blithely play |
ing.
Fair child, she said III silver voice,
with gallant limbs so strong and
comely,
What faithless one hath left thee here
So scared, so desoIate and lonely?
/, the Lady Of the Lake,
Will take thee to my golden dwelling,
Deep in lake where damsels sing
And keep divinest music swelling.
My gorgeous palace shines SO bright
1t makes the waters luminous golden,
While round they glide with measured
stride,
Low murmuring their music olden.
And ladies there shall tend thee there,
And noble knights, as thou grow older,
Shall teach thee all the arts Of war,
And none shall fairer be or holder.
I'll make Of thee the greatest knight
That ever drew or threw lance out,
Ind all the world shall ring with praise
or my heroic Sir Launcelotl"
low into the boat she springs again
With her young charge and goes swift
sailing,
ike a streaming star, Ger the wide
lake far.
Till lost il I mist the waters yelling.
EUGENE McSPEDDEN.
Farmers and others who live at dis
lnce from drug store should keep in
le house bottle of BALLARD'S
NOW LTNIMENT. II may be need
At any time for cfts wounds. sores
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13
For Representative.

hdcDADE-~Ne are authorized to announce 9. X.
McDadc candidate for reelection as Repre-
ksntative 10 the General Assembly Of the State
r.-rnffr Marty
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-13
Announcement.
For State Senator.

are authorized to announce Robt.
A Eikins. Of Weakiey County rs a candidate
for reelection TO the senate of Tennessee from
the counties Of Wcaklcy Obion and Lake sub
ject to the action Of the Denocractic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-31
AMERICAN LOANS TO NATIONS AT
WAR WILL PAY FOR GOODS that
ARE PURCHASED IN THIS COUNTRY

gold will be shipped abroad. but the
entire amount will be used in paying
for American products to be shipped to
France.
In connection with the French loan
il was reported at trustworthy sources
that German mercantile and industrial
interests had built up huge credit
in this country during the past month.
Estimates placed the amount of these
balances at between S50,000,000 and
$75,O00,000 These credits have al
ready been reduced through purchases
here of foodstuffs and general mer-
chandise including considerable wear
ing apparel. 1t is known also that
heavy shipments of canned meats and
similar provisions have been made Tor
these German interests which are ex-
pected to continue their purchases for
an indefinite period.
Great Britain's assurances of non
interference in the shipment of cot
ton to foreign ports in neutral bot
toms has also stimulated to an I'M
usual degree the German and Aus
trian' demand here for cotton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-31
SANFORD BOY
SHOT PLAYMATE

Sanford, Me, Oct. 30.-Alexander
Rivard, aged 113, son of Alfred Rivard
of Brook street. lies in critical con-
ditien as the result of the accidental
discharge of a 22-caliber revolver, al
legged to have been in the hands of
Senai Lajeunesse of Brook street.
The younger boy bought a second
hand revolver from schoolmate for
Is cents, and after school Thursday
afternoon the boys went into the
woods near Quint hill. The accident
occurred, it is said, while Lajeunesse
was loading his revolver. The bullet
entered Rivard's head just above the
right ear
He fell unconscious and his COM
panion ran one mile to the village for
help. Ar AUTOMOBILE, was secured ard
the wounded boy was taken home.
DR.. j. n L'Heurex was unable to
locate the bullet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-31
WATERvILLE.
REFUSED TO REMOVE
DEAD cows FINED

Charged with refusing to remove
from q pasture that he mad hired at
Union farm, the carcass of a dead
COW that had become Objectionable
ana unsanitary was responsible for
Walter Gleason being fined S. and
costs in the municipal court Friday
morning. He appealed tile case, which
will be carried to the January term
of the superior court
Gleason killed the COW with an axe
in the pasture about month ago
Complaints were sent to DIR. j. Walter
Stewart, a veterinarian, and a MEM
Der of the Board of Health. DR.. Stew
art notified Gleason to remove and
bury the decomposed carcass and
gave him until certain date to do
so. Gleason failed to comply with the
edict, and DR.. Stewart had a warrant
sworn out with the result that the
trial took place Friday. Fred w.
Clair was attorney for the defendant,
and Mark j.. Bartlett represented the
State. Other than this one case
there was nothing before the munich
pal court Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-31
NATIONAL Home

Officer of the day, Capt. Thomas
Reed
THE Creation fully illustrated by
stereopticon views, will be put on at
the theater this Saturday evening and
will be continued Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday evenings. 1t is free to all.
Everybody welcome.
William Fitzpatrick, late Co. H, 18th
Me. Inf, has been granted an honor
able discharge from the Home and
will reside in Lewiston.
Mrs. Elmer Rice of Birch Harbor
and Mrs. Thurlow Young and son of
Gouldsboro are the guests of Mr.. and
Ms. 1. r. Fossett.
John Balantyle, late Co. e, list Me.
Inf, and Thomas Marshal, late Co E.
LIST Me. Inf, have been dropped from
the rolls of the Branch.
Religious services at the Home chap
ell Sunday morning will be held as fol-
lows: Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR.
Michigan at SIS and Protestant SER
vices by Rev. j. E. Cochrane at 1890
o'clock Singing by the choir in the
hospital in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-31

mittanee of $4,000 intended for the
rul chase of supplies.
As adequate quantities of food can
be furnished only in this country ana
can best be shipped from this city, the
Belgian relief committee here mas
placed itself at the disposal of any one
who wishes to use its services. The
supplies most needed include wheat,
rice, beans and pease.
Direct advices received from the
committees representatives indicate
that news reports of conditions in Bel
eium are extremely conservative. AM
bassador Page said in a cable message
today;
Need in Belgium cannot be exas-
gerated. Owing to shortage Of FOOD
here and in Holland, it is imperative
that supply be started from the
United States immediately
Chairman Herbert Hoover OF the
London committee cabled
situation is daily becoming more
critical and it is very important to ar
range for shipping supplies from New
York at once.
Although the contributions to the
fund Yesterday brought it up to about
s255, 900, the need of cash is pressing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-31
MUST TAKE
II E ALbANIANS
RESPONSIBILITY

London. Oct so.-(5.10 a. MA dis
Times says:
There are now six Italian warships at
Avlona The whole duty of enforcing the
decisions of the conference of London in
Albania will be entrusted to italy as the
sale neutral power among the signato-
ries.
AT present Albania is under six dif-
ferent degimes. Scutari is governed by
local commission composed of Moslems
and Christians. Avlona is also under a
lS"al commission; the Merdites, Chris
ton TRIBE in upper Albania. have formed
separate state: the Malissori tribes re-
main under patriarchal institution; the
southern districts are under the Greek
invaders. while Durazzo and the central
regions are under Essad Pasha.
The international commission is reduce
ed to four members who impersonate the
ghost of the European court. Except In
the south the country is remarkably tran
quill. Prince William of Wied. although
given assurances by the King of Italy of
the support of his claims in the future.
will probably find his prospects as sover-
eign compromised by his acceptance of a
position on the German staff.
ut is announced at,Athens that all the
Powers have informed Greece that they
approve of the reasons given for the oc-
cupation of northern Epirus. The Greek
troops were received everywhere with en-
thusiasm."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-31
BOWDOIN Confident
OF WINNING CROSS
COUNTRY RACE TODAY

Brunswick, Me-, Och 30.-tSpeciaD.
-Scrne time during the progress of
the football game the pistol will crack
for the start of the Bowdoin- Wesley
an cross-country race, and the dis
lance men will start from in front o.
the Hubbard grandstand for a five
mile struggle over the hills and dales
of the Bowdoin course. Wesleyan is
said to have had but 10 men to pick
her cross-country team from and as
this is the first time the Meddletown
college has ever entered this branch
of sport the Brunswick collegians
cannot help but feel certain that their
runners, picked from a squad over
three times the size of Wesleyan's,
will return from the course as vic
tors over the Connecticut boys The
following men will run for Bowdoin
G. II. Crosby II of Dexter, (Capt) !,
G. A. Allen Is of Allston, Mass: Lau-
renee Irving '16 of West Roxbury,
Mass; Z. P. Cutler 10 of Medfield.
Mass; F. E. Noyes IT of Topsham,
A. o. Moulton Is of West Roxbury,
and G. w. Bacon of Weston Mass.
The first ten men to finish will be
counted for the score.