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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22
Wizard of the Saddle. "

A monument to Nathan Bedford
Forrest has just been erected in Mar.
shall County, Tennessee, his birth
place.
For many years his memory has
been honored in Chattanooga by the
naming of the camp of Confederate
veterans for him.
Forrest was the wizard of the sad
de- of the Civil War.
Lord Wolsely, commander of the
British army, wrote in praise of his
singular ability
DR.. Wyeth, his eminent biograph-
err, has done wonderful work in pre-
serving his record for posterity.
Forrest was not such an ignorant
man as is often made out. He had
the rudiments of education. When
his father died and he had to take
care of his mother and three brother
and three sister, he had to give up
going to school. But he had edu-
Gated himself in all except the tech
nical knowledge of letters. By the
time the war came on he had achiev-
ed success. So he raised a regiment
of cavalry and was accepted by the
Confederate government.
Forrest probably did not say that
the science of war consisted in get
ting thar fustest with the mostest
men" He was not illiterate. He
no doubt expressed the thought in
better language. 1t was true, how
ever, that about the time that Sher-
man said "War is hell" he also
wrote in a dispatch e. reference to
that devil, Forrest"
FORESTS most noted feat was the
successful pursuit and capture of
Streight, one cavalry command chas-
ing the other all over north Alabama
and north Georgia. A battle was
fought on Sand Mountain. When
Streight surrendered, to an inferior
force, his mem were so weary that
they stretched themselves on the
ground and slept for many hours.
Forrest raided often into West Ten
nessee. He went into Memphis at
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22

The Congressional committee has
reported favorably on a bill to in
crease the membership of the House
from 435 to 400. This is the way the
Republican party has of carrying out
it's pledges to reduce Government ex-
penditures. With the Senate mem
bership we have now a total mem
bership of sci in both Senate and
House, not including the territorial
delegates. The annual cost of gov
eminent is five billions of dollars
This will be increased by the depart
ments overdrawing to the amount of
six billions altogether. Divide the to-
tai expenditures by the total member
ship and you will have eleven mill
lion three hundred thousand to each
member, or nearly that. Now, in
crease the membership twenty-five
and the total expenditures will run
nearly three hundred millions more.
OF course this iS not the way to COM
pute government expense, but we
guarantee that any other rule of
basing the cost of membership will
be upwards of twelve or more mil
lions to the member. BY all the
known rules of practical economy,
the greater the number of members
the greater the cost; the lower the
degree of efficiency and the mighty
sight less of democracy 1t oeems
that every Congressman must have
his share of the patronage, pie and
pet local measures. He must have a
postoffice, some river improvements
and whatnot, and the cost is increas-
ing all the time. The cost of Con-
gress with The increased member
ship of twenty-five will be an ex-
pense on the taxpayers who moved
heaven and earth to elect the last
Congress. Political pledges, where
art thou?
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22
THE PRICE PAID BY THE
MAN WHO WASN'T ELECTED

Lost four months and twenty
three days canvassing; lost 1910
hours sleep thinking about the cleo
ton; lost forty-three acres of corn
and a whole sweet potato crop; lost
two front teeth and lot of hair in
personal encounter with an oppon-
ont; donated one beef, four shoats
and five sheep to country barbecues.
Gave away two pairs of suspenders,
four calico dresses five dolls and seY-
enteen baby rattlers; kissed 1875 ba-
bies, kindled fourteen fires, put up
eight stoves, cut IA cords of wood,
carried "a buckets of water, gather
cd seven wagon loads of corn, pulled
ATS bundles CT fodder, walked A.
045 miles, shook hands 9,076 times,
told 1927 lie& and talked eno-lgh
to make in print 1000 volumes the
size of patent office reports. At
tended sixteen revival meetings.; was
baptized four different times by i'm
mersion and twice by some other
way; contributed $50 to foreign mis-
sions; made love to nine grass wild
ows; got dog bit thirty-nine times
and then got defeated.
But after defeat bought my win
ter coal from F. l.. Pittman & Co.,
Union Citv Tenn C,imh nhone216
Ind. phone 1853.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22
Democracy and Taxes.

The increase in governing classes
and tax burdens reminds us Of the
usually inconsistent attitude of dem
ocraic politicians, who before the
election decla;m in burning elo-
quence that this is a govern nent of
the people, for the people an; by the
people, and that governments are in
stituted amCng nen, deriving their
| just powers from the consent of the
governed; after the election they de-
clare that it is a government by rep
resentatives and that sovereignty has
been transferred and conferred up
on the representatives. In 9TH
er words, before the election
they are democrats and after
the election they are republicans.
The constitution of the United States
was written by a. Fcderalist, now
known as Republican; the Declara-
ton of independence was written by
democrat Therefore when we
hear a democrat speaking contemptu-
ously of the sovereignty of the peo-
pie we regret that the political party
by that name is SO utterly bankrupt
in principle as to carry such a man
upon its roll of membership The
late Senator John T. Morgan, of Ala
bama, in defining democracy, stated
that ''The people are the source of
all political power, the authors of all
fundamental codes and the supreme
judges, under God, of all that relates
to justice and the general welfare"
We discuss this proposition for the
reason, as indicated above, that our
representatives are continually pro-
noting government subsidies and So
cialistic enterprises without the
knowledge or consent of the people
(the governed). We are having and
are to have many things that are new
er mentioned in the democratic plat
forms and never discussed among the
people at all. We are having all kinds
of expensive legislation, of which the
people have not had the slightest
hint until it is reported by the legis-
alive and Congressional committees.
The government is continually in
creasing the tax burdens without the
knowledge or consent of the people,
and the lamentable part of the whole
thing is that so-called democrats are
engaged in this faithless practice.
The progress of the present taxing
powers is surely sapping the life of
democracy, and if the increase con-
tinues at the present rate, the time |
is not far distant when there will be
neither democracy nor republicanism.
This is not a theory. You have the
example with you now. The farmer
is feeling the weight of the system.
Land is the only thing that bears its
just proportion of the tax. The farm
er cannot now, as a rule, make ex
penses. Many of the farm mortgages
are being foreclosed and the land is
going into the hands of tenantry.
This is the road to landlordism and
serfdom.
Keep on, you democrats, with your
everlasting schemes of socialism and
keep on, we false teach
ers and prophets; keep on and the
brand you as an aristocrat and run
you into the corner with his axe and
torch.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22
For Trustee.

RATIIFF-We are authorized to announce
Armour L. Ratliff as a candidate for Trustee of
Obion County, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
COX.-We are authorized to announce ]. E.
Cox candidate for Trustee of Obion County
subject to the action of the Democratic primary
election August g. 1921.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22
For Sheriff.

CHERRY-We are authorized to announce
Wat Cherry as candidate for Sheriff of Obion
County, subject to the action of the Democratic
party. y
McCAIN.-We are authorized to announce ].
r. (Bobl Mccain as candidate for Sheriff of
Obion County subject to the action of the Demo.
cratic primary election August 6. 1921
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22

"I3 this cellar perfectly dry?" in
quired the prospective purchaser.
WELL" responded the talented
agent, with knowing wink, sit
always has been until the prohibi-
ton law went into effect"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22
For County Court Clerk.

BOND-We are authorized to announce X. T.
Bond as a candidate for County Court Clerk of
Obion County, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22
HUSBANDS STORY WILL
AMAZE UNION CITY

He says: 'Adler-i-ka helped my
wife for gas on the stomach end sour
stomach in TWENTY MINUTES. 1t
works beyond greatest expectations. +"
Adler-i-ka acts on BOTH upper and
lower bowel removing foul matter
which poisoned stomach. Brings out
all gases and sour, decaying food.
EXCELLENT for chronic constipa-
ton. Guards against appendicitis.
Adler-i-ka removes matter you never
thought was in your system and
which may have been poisoning you
for months. Sold by leading drug
gists everywhere, in Rives by T. ].
Bonner & Son, druggists.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-22

FOR SALE+My residence, 31S
N. First street, Union City, $2,750;
terms, $500 cash. Address 106 w.
Palm ave-, Tampa, Florida. 16-tf
MRS. INA MAILING KERR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
GERMAN STAND
UPSETS ALLIES
All Further Moves Are Post
poned Until London
Conference
MAY MODIFY TERMS
French Optimism Over Settlement Be-
gins to Wane-.COunter Proposals
February %.

London, Feb. 3.--The attitude IF
German statesmen toward the repa-
rationS program as drawn up by the
Allied Premiers, although not unex-
pected, has thrown into confusion all
plans for international conferences
arrived NJ IN Paris.
The Brussels negotiations have been
Indefinitely postponed and Sigmund
B"rgrnann, head Of the German dele-
cation in Paris. is on his way back
10 Berlin.
Nothing can be done nov until the
London conference February 2S. when
the German Government will present
counter-proposals on the reparatio7
program.
Although the leaders Of the Alliei
governments haven't the slightest
intention now OF altering their Paris
decisions, it IS possible that some
changes may hc worked OFT at this
meeting the last Of this month, after
the German proposals have been
considered.
IN diplomatic circles here no mill
tary move on the part of the Allies
il preparation for the enforcement
Il the Premier'S decisions is anticipa.
ted, at least not until after the next
conference with the Germans.
The British realize that no final
settlement Of the questions can -
made until President elect Harding
ard the Senate decide on the terms
uron which they intend 70 make peace
with Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Columbian Revue
AT. Ready fer Pcrformance-cast
Given-1o be Repeated
Tomorrnw Night

The Columbian Revue of 1921 VIZ
be produced tonight and tomorrow
r.eht by the Columbian Players. wi:t
Nave spared no effort in their eE;
5eavor to give play that will ran]
among the amateur stage successes
Of our city.
The dress rehearsal was held ir
tire Lyceum last. evening, and every
thing pointed out to a successful
termination of the efforts of the local
footlight enthusiasts who have prom
ised to give something unique in the
line of amateur theatrical endeavor:
The sceneries are attractive, and the
costumes of the young ladies form,
ing the chorus have been pronounced
very attractive. Needless to say, the
different characters of the cast in
their particular makeups afford room
for much humor.
The following persons take part in
the cast: Joseph Ross. Michael j.
Mcfarland, Miss Madelaine Conlon,
Miss Eleanor Negent, Miss Mary
Conlon, Carl Rothmund, Norris Ro-
land, Miss Dorothy Knight. c. Ray
n,ond Hellmuth, Francis H. Fannon,
Anthony Conlon, Edward A. DowneT
and Miss Ruby Davis.
Songs will be sung by the follow
ing: Miss Ruby Davis, Miss Mary
Nueent, Miss Madelaine Conlon, Miss
Eleanor Nugent, Mr.. Edward Downey,
Mr.. Joseph Ross. Miss Mary Cain,
Norris Roland. Miss Margaret Cain.
The chorus is COMPOSED of the fo'-
lowing: Misses Regina Fannon, Cath
crime Hoy, Helen Nagent, Mary Cain,
Lena Moore, Margaret Cain, Ellen
Ssolp, Melanie Grammar. Mary Kelly.
Frances McDermott, Mary Quinn,
Agnes Grammar, Kathleen Quinn and
Mrs. Mildred Downham.
The curtain viii rise at Sis on
both tonight and tomorrow night.
Tickets may be obtained at the Ly-.
ceum Hall after 1880 on each of the
two nights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ON THE JOB

The Chamber Of Commerce met
Tuesday night and endorsed the. So
called Minneapolis Plan for aiding
and welcoming motorists from other
states. They decided to Issue q
pamphlet extending kindly greeting
to all automobiles from other sec=
tions visiting Alexandria, giving
needed information to autoists, and
incidentally describing the points Of
Interest in and about the city.
Tbs is a step in the right direction
and we congratulate the Chamber
on its wise and farsighted action.
No other town is so replete with
points Of historic interest. and Alex
andria can be made Mecca for
Tourists near and far. We are con-
fiGcnt of magnificent, results. We
append an article appearing recently
in the Washington Post: Z.
"Not many years ago, says the
current issue of Moto~. ard even to-
day in SONIC benighted localities. it
was the pleasing custom to conside.
any visiting motorist fair game.
The first traffic sop who spied a
license plate from another State
marked the driver of the car bear
ing it as his cwn and promptly hand
ed him a sammons. no matter ho%
exemplary his conduct might chance
to be. 1t is pleasant to note that
this old idea is passing.
One city. at any rate. has pushed
the pendulum over to the other side
SO far rs 10 arrange positive vel
come Tor strangers IN motor cars
| within its gates. This is Minneapo'
lis. which as established q welcome
committee
Whenever Minneapolis policeman
sees a strange license plate, ne stops
: the owner and hands hinl-a sum-
mons. but from the welcome com,
mittee. where he will receive cour,
teous welcome and any information
1 that will help make pleasant his stay
III the city"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Card Party
Benefit Athletic Track AT A. II. S. To
be Held Tuesday

a card party vii! be given next
Tuesday night at Col Duke street,
tie proceeds to apply towards the
work en- the athletic track at the
high school.
City Conncil gave $1,000 for this
track with the understanding that
the remainder would be raised By
popular subscription, to complete the
work by spring. A number of en-
tcrtainnlants have been held for this
iec,, and Il, interested are. requested
TO patronize any affair given. as each
delay endangcrs the work already
done, entailirg the loss 81 council ;
appropriation.
Tickets will be on sal" in few
days for this card party, at the
smal! charge of fifty cents, and
every citizen interested in the schools
Of the city. is requested to purchase
one or more, helping swell the fund.
The Eighth Congressional District
Athletic Meet is to be held in this
city in the spring, and as a matter
OF civic PRIDE, the track Shoul& be
completed prior to that event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
DEATH OF T. l.. KELLY

Thomas L. Kelly died at 7:%5 this
morning 1T his home, $40 South Pat
rick street. He is survived by three
children, John c. Kelly. Mrs. Lizzie
Simms and Mrs. Ella Lee.
Mr.. Kelly was a Confederate SOLD
icr, serving throughout the war. He
was a member of R. f. Lee Camp o.
Confederate Veterans.
The deceased was a bricklayer ami
for many years was employed by the
city in the work Of repairing streets.
The funeral will he held Sat"rda:
al 2 D. M, from the home, conducted
by the Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector
OF Grace Episcopal Chlnch. Inter
rnent will be in the Presbyterian
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Foreign ! War Veterans
Important Meeting 10 be Held To-
night at Dreadnaught Hall

a. the regular meeting Of Fcter-
ans Foreign War to be held tonight,
at s o'clock, al the Drcadraught
Hall, the latest information regard
inc compensation, now pending II
the Senate, will be read, which vii:
nroyc of interest to all members OF
Russell Mitchell Post. All overseas
men are urged to be present and
those not already a member are e5-
rscialIy inyited to attend this meet
iro ard become identified with this
local nost. Those who served over
seas are urged to attend and join the
lcca! post, and keep Up the fight for
what they think is right. remember
ire the injunction "in union there i
STRENGTH" Several matters concern
irr war risk insurance. back pay ard
compensation have already been
brought to the attention Of the prop
or officials in Washington by the
local post. and relief secured. Auch
more work in this behalf is before
the pest. Therefore they need your
active support. Fall in. There VIII
Be no detail duty, men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
WEDDING At FALLS CHURCH
Miss Byrne Became Bride of Mr.. Tur-
min. OF CuIpeper. Yesterday

Miss Ryrne Became Bride OF Nf. hr-
pin, of Culpeper, Yesterday
Falls Church Baptist Church vas
the scene of an attractive and pretty
Wedding ceremony yesterday after
noon when Miss Louise Byrne be
came the bride of Mr.. Turpin Willis,
of Culpener county. Evergreens.
ferns and pottcd plants decorated the
chanccl, which was illuminated with
white candles, forming an artistic
background for the wedding party.
Miss Brync. one OF The most popu-
lar girls Of Falls Church, was go1ned
in white satin, with tulle veil AMI
grange blossoms. She carried
bridal bouquet CT lilies Of the valley
ard orchids.
Miss Nellie Byrrc, maid Of honos,
and the bridesmaids wore pink and
blue gowns, black lace picture hats
ard carried large baskets Of exqui-
site blooms.
A feature Of the ceremony vas Mr.
Macon Wares rendition Of "The
Sweetest Story Ever Told which
preceded the wedding march from
L6hengrin played By the organist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Dies Suddenly
". f. Grover Stricken While at Par
cntS Home

William Edward Grover, twenty
eight years old. died suddenly at
about o'clock this afternoon at the
residence OF his parents, Mir. and
Mrs. r. F. Grover, at the foot ot
Franklin street. Mr.. Growers death
was due to an attack Of heart
trouble. The deceased had been y
bad heal:l: for the past eight months
Mr.. Grover this morning decided to
Visit his parents and was stricken a
short time after arriving at their
home
Mr.. Grover was a popular young
man and had many friends who viii
regret to hear of his death. He is
survived by his wife. who was q Miss
Downey, together with three children
He was a machinist and was employ"
ed at the Washington Navy Yard
He made his home with his. wife s
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Down
8. Del Ray.
The body was remove: TO De
maine's mortuarv chapel and pre-
pared for burial. The funeral ar
rangements have not been COM
Eicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
ss5,575.s32 FOR MAIL
TRANSPORTATION ASKED

The Postoffice Department needs
sG5 SIS 1872 additional to pay for the
transportation of mails during the
o6 months of government control OF
the railroads.
The estimate was Submitted to
the Senate yesterday By the Secra-
tary of the Treasury, who submitted
also a supplemental estimate for ST.
26S,OO0 for the Postoflicc Depart
ment for the payment of inlanl
transportation Of mail by Star
routes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Early Morning Blaze
Gas Stove Causes Fire at Residence
of Mrs. Lucy ]. I.uckett. !. /,

A gas stove was responsible for 4
Ere shortly afts,.;5 o'clock this morn
ing which destroyed the two-storv
brick building in the rear Of the resi-
delce of Mrs. Lucy J. Luckett, IL
South Patrick street. The main resi-
aence was not damaged! !: Is
The sgas stove which was left burn
ing all night caught the wainscoting
and soon the building was in flames.
The fircmen worked about an hour
cn the fire. The loss will'>b several
hundred dollars and is covered by
insurance,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Patent OF Alexandrian
New Mail Box Wcrk of 4. II. Smyths

New Mail Box Wcrk of \. II. Smythe
The open top mail boxes placed on
the cars Of the Washington Railway
md Electric Company running be-
tween Georgetown ard Rockville yes
tcrday BY Postmaster NJ. O. Chance,
of the Washington city postoffice, IS
tie invention Of Ahram II. Smytha-
superintendent Of the Emerson Pamp
and Valve Company of this city. NJ.
>Smythe sold the patent to a Ba!t!-
more firm and also retains an inte--
est
The boxes, which will allow the
mailing Of letters, papers and small
,..arcels. but which will not allow
rain to wet the contents. will be
placed On the sides Of the cars.
Patrons along the line may mail
letters rs the cars pass. The expert
mcnt is being tried out with the CO.
operation of The railroad company
the Post Office Department and the
Inventor Of the box. la
Letters for Washington will De
mailed on the seuthhound cars and
these for Rockville .on the nserth-
bound :sarsa There are four CARS
running. Regularly hetSseen George
town and Rockville, and each car will
p;: equipped with letter box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Fifty Years Old
Columbia Fire Company to Celebrate
March 9 With Banquet


March 9 With Banquet
Columbia Engine and; Motor Com,
many No. a at its meeting last night
decidet; to held a banquet the night
IF March at the conipany's house in
observance of its golden jubilee.
The preliminary nlans mapped on;
provide for an elaborate affair. City
officials, members of both branches
of the city council and others will be
Invited and It is expected that the
BANQUET will be most successful af-
fair.
This company was organized Marin
8, 1871, and is volunteer company.
Many trophies have been captured b.
the Columbia Fire Company at the
various conventions in different parts
of Virginia and Maryland.
It's members point with pride to its
splendid record as fire company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
FISH DAY TOMORROW

Rockfs:l. large white perch, large
and medium yellow perch, Potomac
bass, STEAK naIibut, steak tile, floun-
l,rs; Potomac herring, fancy smell
winter shad, large: shrimp. Lynn
haven Bay and Coan River Oysters
SANITARY FISH MARKET, CITY
Market. Phone 735. ;. -.
When you get: them here: they are
fresh AMI clean. 29-ic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
NOTICE

Having disposed of my interests in
the real estate and insurance busi-
ness of E. E.. Carver and Company
to Mr.. J. G. Landers wish to thank
my many. friends and customers for
their past patronage and ask on be-
half Of my successor continuance
Of your valued business.
o9-1c. Edwin E. Carver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
MASONIC NOTICE

Companions, the regular convoca-
lon of Mount Vernon r. A., Chapter
Fo. IA VIII oe held Friday. February
ii, 1921, at which time We will en-
Tain the District Deputy who viii
by sn official visit at that time. The
A. Degree viii be conferred ard
freShmenrs served.
By order of the Il. P.
Attest II. LAWiAA,
r4c Secy