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New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Boiler Explosion Follows
Mishap to U. S. Tender
Melville as War Vessels
Near the Panama Canal
Had Important War Post
Ship First to Arrive in
England After America
Entered World Conflict

ON BOARD THE U. S. S. NEW MEX
ICO, July 26 (By wireless via Colon).-
Six men were killed to-day in a boiler
explosion on the U. S. S. Melville, a
naval tender attached to the Pacific
feet, Captain Twining, the chief of
staff, has been advised.
Word had been previously received
that the Melville had been disabled at
sea on Friday night and that she was
in tow Of the collier Orion. The ad-
vices were that the two vessels would
arrive at Colon on Monday.
The Melville. which was the first
ship especially designed as destroyer
tender, completed in 1915, has had an
interesting history during her four
years Of service. She was the first
large American naval vessel to cross
the ocean after the United States de-
clared war, arriving at Queenstown,
Ireland, May %, 1917, soon after the
there. She Immediately became the
flagship of Admiral Sims, commanding
the American naval forces in European
waters, and few his flag until she
started back home in the middle Of
January, 1919.
The ship, 7,15o-ton vessel, 400 feet
long and ifty-one feet beam, carries
regular personnel of 500 officers and
men, more than one-half of whom are
skilled mechanics. During her service
overseas the Melville was repair and
supply ship for thirty-fve destroyers
operating from Queenstown as a base.
Her mechanics worked in three eight
hour shifts, seven days week, all
holidays included.
During the navy's recent transatlan-
.ic seaplane fight the Melville estab-
lished seaplane base at Ponta Del
gada in the Azores.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Rigfit-Har,d Man Of
Lenine Says S0uiets
viii OuerthrO1u Allies


VIENNA, July rs (By The Associated
Press s).-George Tchitcherin, the Rus
sian Bolshevik Foreign Minister, an
swering an inquiry made by q Vienna
newspaper as to the present situation
Of the soviet is quoted as follows:
eve are stronger than ever: Our
revolution has vanquished the Hohen-
zollerns and the Entente has gathered
the ripe fruit The Russian rejuvena-
ton is progressing, but breakers are
still ahead. Kolchak has foreign back
ing; he has gathered large army.
Denikine is we'll equipped.
despite difficulties, the soviets are
gaining ground, discrediting imperial
ism. The Entente armies are crum-
bling away. All the oppressed recog,,
that they ultimately must initiate it.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Canal Sustains Test
Of Dreadnought Fleet
Biggest Ships of Navy Pass
Through Catun Locks to
Reach the Pacific

ABOARD THE U. S. s. NEW MEX
lco, July 25 (By The Associated
Press -Four dreadnoughts of the Pa
dac feet, the New Mexico, Arkansas,
Texas and New York, were lifted sue
csssfully through the Gatun locks to-
day. This was the first attempt to
Negotiate the waterway with fleet Of
dreadnoughts, and tonight the war
ships lie anchored in the fresh water
OF Gatun Lake, eighty-hve feet above
sea level. The dreadnoughts will re-
sumo their trip toward the Pacific
oeean Saturday, when the Mississippi
and Wyoming, now coaling and olling
u Colon, will commence the passage
OF the canal.
Admiral Hugh Rodman, in command
of the feet, was pleased with the sue
cess o. the first stage of the canal trip.
He said:
THE flagship was lifted out of the
aree locks of the Gatun dam in one
aour and seventeen minutes. Now let
us 60 tarpon fishing near the dam
puttlng the drcadnoughts through the
eansl is too easy"
The old ba.tleships Georgia and Yer
nont joined the feet at Colon to day.
after the New Mexico had oiled at
Colon this afternoon she swung lazily
,hso Limon Bay, whence she took the
"o ships part Of the way to the dam
twenty destroyers went through the
ana Thursday, passing through the
;0eks IN groups Of Ten. Captain Twin.
.ag chief Of staff, said the canal had
p'oyed its naval value beyond doubt
- - dreadnoughts may be easily moved
uom the Atlantic TO the Pacific with
Serty and without trouble, az showr
y to-day's operation. The Pacific
rs sses VIII leave Panama for San Diego
eal- Sunday night.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
congressman Urged
To Support Budget
Public Service Institute Sends
Plan for Prompt Action on
Financial Reform

The Institute for Public Service, of
which William H. Allen is director. in
a pamphlet sent to Representatives. in
Congress calls attention to the need of
scientific budget making.
1T is said" remarks DR.. Allen, chat
to-day we are further from budget
than we were when this Congress con
vened in June, or even when it was
elected, because within the majority
party there is competition, insetad of
team work, because there are cross
currents of nationally organized pub
licity, and because Congressional sup
port is being alienated by publicity
which makes Congress a scapegoat for
previous executive extravaganza.
"The immediate actor upon which
all parties to budget are agreed is that
budget estimates should be sent to
Congress by the President with his ap-
proval after he had had national needs
properly studied, explained, centrally
reviewed and cut to the bone of ne
cessity. Congressman of both partc
are asked to consider the great advan
tage of going before the country il
this next Congress gional campaign wit
a record of budget achievement and
pledges kept, rather than with new
promises"
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
British Sentiment
At Odds Over New
Policy in Russia
''Times'' Urges Government
to Send More Troops and
'SExpress'' Asks Return
of Those Already There
Ne1U York Tribune
European Bureau
Copyright. 1919. New York Tribune Incl


Copyright. 1919. New York Tribune 1nc)
LONDON, July 26.-Many hints arc
current that the British government
has not yet entirely disclosed it's
Russian policy. An article in "The
Times" from its Archangel correspon-
dent is remarkable for is plea to send
more troops to Russia, as we'll as e,r
quoting Russian officers comment on
the present situation, concerning which
he said: "You British do not under
stand Russian character. You blamed
us for harshness, but that is the only
way to deal with these people. They
they do not understand they suspect"
"The Times" accompanies this article
with an editorial saying the time has
come for plain speaking and appealing
to the selfish instincts of the British
to continue the Russian campaign,
stating that British withdrawal from
Archangel twill forever destroy the
chances Of sympathetic cooperation in
politics or in commerce or in the
fellowship of ideals between England
and Russia"
"The Times" suggests epigrammati-
cally that Great Britain, being re
garded with the deadlies, entity by
the Bolsheviki, cannot afford also to
offend the anti Bolsheviki, adding.
IF Bolshevism survives Russia will be
our enemy. If it is replaced bv an
other and better system of govern
ment, the new Russia will sill think
Of England as power tha' lef' her
in her distress"
The detection of the so-called loyal
Russian troops at Omega and the
drought on the northern Russian bat
tie fronts have been brought into the
imelight for British editorial COM
ment:
THE Daily Express" has completely
changed its attitude. Whereas it has
hitherto been one of the most bonn
bastic bitterenders, it declares to day
I'VE have no business in Russia. The
people there must work out their owr
saivation."
"The Express" says: "Only one
course is possible. All our men must
be brought home at once under the
protection of the fleet. We pray God il
is still possible"
LONDON, July 2e.-Former Prime
Minister Asquith, speaking at Edge
ware to-day, said:
81 regard with bewilderment and ap.
prehension the part this country is
playing in Russia. The country wants
a clearer definition than has yet beer
given Of what are our commitments
definite and prospective. | sincerely
hope that the attempt to commit Us
further in Russia will be successfully
resisted. The future government o.
Russia is matter for the Russian
people and for no one else"
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Berger Cites Opponents
Of the War in Congress

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-vicsor Ber-
ger, Of Milwaukee, whose right to =
seat in the House Of Representatives 10
being contested because Of his convic-
tion for violation of the espionage act.
told the special House Investigating
Committee to-day that if Democrats
and Republicans who voted against war
were allowed tn retain their seats, So
cialists could not be barred because
they had pleaded for neutrality"
You must remember interrupted
Representative Welty. Democrat, Ohio.
that some of the Democ attic and Re-
publican members of this House also
voted against war budgets"
Yes, and am gad of it," Berger
replied.
Mrs. Berger continued reading 70 the
committee from u book on Socialism
and again frequently was interrupted
by her husband TO emphasize particular
points.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27

were dismissed for refusing to obev
orders. However, the two pilots. Leon
Smith and E. Hamilton Lee, whose dis
missal last Tuesday was directly re-
sponsible for the strike, have not yet
been reinststed. it was said, as their
cases would require further investiga-
ton.
Pilot James Stevens established q
new record from Bellefonte, Penn.
yesterday with the Chicago mail, hav-
ing made the trip in ninety minutes
He flew a high compression Liberty R-4
plane and arrived at Belmont Park at
1888 p. m. Ten minutes later Pilot
Albert Page arrived with the Washing
ton mail. having made the trip in about
two hours
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Wishes Pessoa
Success as President
Cablegram From Washington
Signalizes Inauguration
Day in Brazil

=, WASHINGTON, July 26.-Pre: ident
wilson has sent the following cable
gram to President Pessoa, of Brazil,
on the occasion of the inauguration
OF OF the brazilian President to-day at
"On this memorable day, when e..
the call of your fellow countrvmen
you assume the high mandate to guide
the destinies of Brazil, I wish YOU
on behalf of the American govern
ment and people the fullest measure
OF success in your enlightened efforts
to promote the progress and prosper
lty of the Brazilian people May | add
assurances of my high personal es-
TEEN and Of the very pleasant memor-
les left among my fellow countrymen
by your ,Excellency's visit to the United
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Strike Settled, Air
Pilots Again Carry
New York's Mail
Conference of Six Aviators
With Postoffice Official
Followed by Statement
Controversy Is Concluded

The strike Of the airplane mail
pilots is definitely settled and the
mails between New York and Washing
ton and New York and Chicago are ar
irving and leaving on schedule. The
settling of the strike was the result of
conference between six of the strik-
ing pilots and Otto Praeger Second AS
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Japan Names n. Y. Consul

TOXIC, July Correspondence Of
The Associated Press).-Kyo Kuma-
saki, Japanese Consul at Moscow dur
ing the early Bolshevik revolution, has
been appointed Consul General at New
York. and Will leave for his new post
next month.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Yale to Discard German,
Tune for College Song

NEW HAVEN, Conn, July 2e.-To
obtain new air for the Yale
song Bright College Years" which
is now sung to "The Watch on the
Rhine" the class of 1899. through
Murray Dodge, its secretary, has Of
fered $1,000 as a prize.
The prudential committee of the
corporation received the notice and
selection Of tune is to rest with
the alumni advisory board.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27

democratic principles brought him un-
der the ban of the old Russian imper-
lallst regime and at one time he was
ordered expelled from the Diet by the
Russian Governor General.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27
Mannerheina Beaten
For Finnish Presidency

HELSINGFORS, July 25.-The Fin
nish Diet to-day elected Professor K
j. Stahlberg president Of the republic
He received 143 votes, while General
Justus Mannerheim. who has been act
ing as regent, was given fifty votes.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-27

Kaarlo Juho Stahlberg has been for
several years the leader of the National
Progressive party in the Finnish Diet
and was elected Speaker in 1914. He
was born in 1865. He is president of
the highest administrative court in
Finland and professor of laws in the
University of Helsingfors.
President Stahlberg's advocacy of
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09

Mr.. w. M. Warterfield, who has
been in st. Thomas, Nashville, for
several weeks in care of special
list, came home last week and his
friends are glad to know that his
health is altogether improved, in fact
he is feeling like himself again.
Our Ten-Day Sale is still going on
and our low prices and good merchan-
disc is the talk of Union City and the
surrounding country. You get a
square deal or your money back at
your request at the Phil Hyman Cut
Price Store.
Mr.. Benny Reed, who is at home
from military service in France,
came over from Hornbeak last week.
Mr.. Reed was with the 26th Divi-
sion, 101st Field Artillery, and was
in France over twelve months. He
was in five of the fighting fronts and
looks like the war had dealt very
kindly WITH MIN.
The Eagle Dixie Serum Company
bought of r. B. Marshall, and other
Obion County hog-fceders, eighty one
hogs, weighing $3.50 pounds, for
which they paid $20.35 per 100
pounds, the top of the Nashville
market, F. o. B. Union City. These
hogs, which were all vaccinated with
Eagle-Dixfe Serum, will be used for
making serum.
Capt. J. T. Perkins, of Martin,
was here the first of the week look
ing after some business connected
with the Circuit Court. He tells us
that he, accompanied by Mrs. Perkins
and Mrs. Withheld, have just returned
from a six-wecks outing spent along
the Coast from Mama, Fla, to New
Orleans. He says the trip was an
enjoyable one and that the fishing
was fine. Mrs. Perkins and Mrs.
Withheld stopped in Memphis for a
few days visit with friends.
If you are thinking of erecting
monument it will pay you to write
The Eclipse Marble and Granite
Works, J. j. Snyder, Proprietor,
Humboldt, Tenn. Nothing but the
best Of material used, and the highest
class of mechanical workmanship.
Mrs. Lester Bennett and daughter,
of 317 Exchange street, went to
East Prairie, Mo-, last Tuesday morn
ing to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Benefits grandfather, James Carter,
formerly citizen of this county. Mr..
Carter was, one of the Confederate
soldiers that marched out of Union
City in 1861, and lived to see home
at the close of the war. The Recruit
ing party reverences the soldiers of
1S61-65.s as we do the soldiers of
1898, and 1s17-1S.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
"Old Maids Convention. |"

1.-THE Old Maids Convention" was
presented at the Opera House last
Friday night by Circle No. 1 of the
Missionary Society of the Methodist
Church, of this city, under the capa
BILE direction of Mrs. w. w. Cowden.
The play was a success from every
standpoint. The caste was drawn
from popular young ladies and ma
irons of Union City, and from mem
bcrs of Circle No. l of the Mission
airy Society.
In the role of president of the
Convention" Miss Allie B. Camp
bell won round of applause.
A very pleasing musical propram,
interspersed with delightful read
ings, and an Indian club drill, were
given by local talent.
Professor Rulings, playing the
part of Professor Pinkerton, made
quite a hit with his electric trans
form Oh er.
The entire program was one of
great fun and entertainment, the
popularity of the play being attested
by the vast audience.
Mrs. Cowden and her strong sup
port have been the recipients of
many congratulations on the success
of the Convention"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. Moffatt and
Mrs. j. R. Moffatt, of Troy, were in
the city last week.
Several nice farms, not far out for
sale. See Howard & Burney
Miss Elsie Witherington and Miss
Mary Jessup visited Miss Opal ellis
son in Kenton this week.
Automobile Insurance at the new
reduced rates. See W. F. Tate at
Davis & Russell, Agents.
Mr.. Will Calhoun, now a big Lake
County planter, was here this week
mingling with old-timc friends.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-0n and after
May everything will be strictly
cash.-Union City Garage.
Mr.. Ohio Beck, travelling for the
Childs Speciality House, was at home
this week from his road work.
Mrs. w. P. Cacey, after an opera
ton at Nailling's Hospital, is report
ed to be much improved this week.
Mems blue work shirts, worth
$1.00 to $1.25; only rs cents at Phil
Lyman Cut-Price Store. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Shuck, of Jor-
dan, were in the city Friday with the
big crowd looking at the war tank.
Have six good fire companies
would appreciate some of your bust
ness.-Howard & Burney.
Miss Bessie Choate, of Hickman,
was in the city last week visiting
Miss Annette Bratton near the city.
We are proud of the confidence doc
tors, druggists and the public have
in 666 Chill and Fever Tonic.
Mr.. Herman Howard, of Number
Three, was here last week and added
to his literature The Commercial for
one year.
Ladies' georgette waists, worth
$500; only 2.98 at Phil Hyman's
Cut-Price Store.
Mesdames Claude Andrews and
Robert Alexander were in Memphis
Tuesday and Wednesday to hear the
Scott Grand Opera Company
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Jones and little
daughter went to St. Louis Tuesday
to visit specialist for the benefit OF
the little girl.
Ladies' organdie and wolfe waists
worth $1.50; only 9S cents at Phil
Hyman's Cut-Price Store.
Miss Bessie Pirtle and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. D. Morris, of Moscow, KY,
were the guests last week of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Clayton.
Buy a Quick Meal Oil Stove at
Wehman's and be prepared for the
hot days that are sure to come.
Mrs. J. F. Pope and daughter, Miss
O'Bion, of Obion, and Instructor
Kenneth Lewis, Of the Great Lake
Training Camp, were here Friday.
Mems pin-check work pants, the
best quality, worth $3.50; only $1.4S
per pair at Phil Lyman Cut-Price
Store.
Misses Norma Mahon and ALA
Crostic, of Moscow, KY, were the
guests of Mrs. J. v. Hefley and Mrs.
]. B. Clayton Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Rub-My-Tism is a great pain killer.
1t relieves pain and soreness caused
by Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains,
etc.
DIR. T. r. Garth, of Canyon, Texas,
was here this week visiting the home
of Mr.. Robert Garth, his father, and
the family of his brother, Mr.. A. L.
Garth.
On and after May /, everything
will be strictly cash to everybody.
-Liesenring & Dahnke Garage.
Messrs Kelly Sneed and Bob Irving
Taylor, of Memphis, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hal Taylor, of Crenshaw, Miss, were
here the last of the week visiting
with old friends.
Mr.. Paul Johnson wired his folks
in Union City that he had arrived in
New York City. Paul was with the
Goth Aerial Squadron and was in &C
tion at some of the big battles.
Mr.. Moody Mullins, whose health
has not been altogether good for a
year, has been confined to his room
at home for several weeks. He was
stricken with something like vertigo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
Election Notice for Kenton.

An election is hereby called and
ordered to be held in and for the
town of Kenton, on Thursday, June
s, 1919, for the purpose of electing,.
a Mayor, Recorder and six Aldermen
of said town; and the following per-
sons are hereby appointed to open.
hold and make return of said cleo
ton as required by law:
Officer: A. j. McNeeley; Judges:
H. Alphin, J. D. bod Jon, PHI. Carroll:
Clerks: T. w. Jones, w. 4. Mathes-
w w. MII,ES, Chairman.
e. H. MARsHALL, Sec.
Election Commissioners Of Obion
County. SIT
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
Church of Christ.

N. B. Hardeman, of Henderson,
Tenn, will speak at Troy on Sunday,
May IL, at IL a. m, and 3 o'clock
p. m.
We urge that Churches of Christ
ell over Obion County to try and
have some one, or more, from your
congregation at this 800 p. m. meet
ing, and the more the better.
Ed. Hardeman will also be at
Obion, Tenn, on Sunday night of
May II. These meetings are being
held in the interest of Freed arde-
man College, of Henderson, Tenn.
T. M. CARNEY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Elk. White was quite sick the first
cf the week.
Eat at Forrester's.
Mr.. Homer Clark, of Troy, was
here Friday.
Buick-A. E. Kirkland.
Mrs. N. c. Garth was visitor last
week in Troy.
Buy "That Good Gulf Gasoline" at
Wehman's.
See W. F. Tate about that Income
Policy.
Col. T. C. Wilson, of Obion, was a
visitor last week.
One new Dodge for sale.-Union
City Garage.
G. B. Jones, of Hornbeak, has To-
Gated in Union City.
Buick service and parts.-Kirk-
land.
Mrs. John Mathis spent Friday
with relatives III Kenton.
Nice line candy, fruits and cigars
at Forrester's.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Mahon, of
Troy, were Sunday visitors.
One new Dodge for sale.-Union
City Garage.
Miss Birdie Waddell is spending
the week visiting relatives at Mem
:phis.
Buick has the best trade value Of
any car sold.-Kirkland.
Mr.. Charley Killion, of Caruthers-
vile, Mo-, was visitor here this
week.
One new Dodge for sale.-Union
City Garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Forcum, and Miss
Faulkner, of Obion, were visitors in
the city last week.
Rub-My-Tism is powerful anti
septic; it kills the poison caused
from infected cnts, oures old sores,
letter, etc.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
Mr.. Chas. Dietzel, with his charac-

Mr.. Chas. Dietzel with his charac-
teristic progressive business spirit,
has added for the accommodation of
his Edison patronage new motor
delivery car, decorated with art sign
work, including a big hardwood Edi-
son machine and a portrait of Edison
on both sides of car. 1t is a nice one.
Build now. Build with brick. Brick
houses depreciate very little with
age. Let us figure with you on brick
or concrete work and materials.-T.
L. Bransford Sons.
Miss Ruth Griffin left the first of
the week for Macon, Ca, to spent
some weeks visiting at the home of
her brother, w. Hunter Griffin. She
has been chosen one of the instruc-
tors in the city public school and will
probably not return until a few days
before the school opening in August.
Where do you eat and drink ? After
all Forrester's place IS the best.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Eader, having
disposed of their personal property
at The Beeches, south of Union City,
left this week for Sherman, Texas,
where they are to be located in the
future. Since the death of Mrs. H.
O. Head, ST., Judge Head desired his
daughter and family to live with him
at Sherman, and they are there to-
gether. These splendid young people
and their little one are very kindly
remembered. Mr.. and Mrs. Eader
mingled here for number of years
with our good people, associated with
the best in our home life and in much
of our public affairs. A very warm
place in our homes and hearts was
shared by them, and the kindest
wishes go with them to Texas.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
Glass Recitals.

I wish to announce to the people
of Union City and vicinity that my
classes will be heard this year in reci-
tai at the First Christian Church.
the pupils ON the first program to
appear on Friday night, May 16, and
on the second program to appear on
Tuesday night, May 20. The patrons
and public are cordially invited to
be present. E. C. OWNBY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
SlOo Reward. slOo

Catarrh 10 local disease greatly infiu.
eneed by constitutional conditions. It
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
y taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the sys-
TEN. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation Of the disense.
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature IN
doing its work. $4,000 for any case Of
CAtaxrh that HALLS CATARRH
Druggists 76c. Testimonials free.
y. ]. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio. ~
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09
Special Candy Sale.

Circle No. Of the Missionary
Society of the Methodist Church will
have cake and candy sale Saturday,
May 10. For any special orders call
259.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09

We write all Standard Policies to
be had in the Insurance Game, Farm
Insurance our specialty.-Davis &
Russell. Agents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Jones and little
daughter went to st. Louis Tuesday
to visit a specialist for the benefit of
the little girl.