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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17
Our Training School.

The Union City Training School
will open at the usual time this
fall. Prof. c. M. Mathis, of Col.
lier vile, Tenn, will succeed PROT.
w. r. Moore as principal. Mr..
Mathis was elected to this position
at meeting held by the trustees
this week.
Prof Mathis was late principal of
Bellvue Female Academy at Col
liersville, Tenn, and he comes
well recommended from his own
people to the citizens of Union
City.
The Training School has just
emerged from the most successful
work OF its career under Mr.. Moore
and its reputation now places the
school in a very credit4ble atti-
tude. We understand that Mr..
Mathis is in every way capable of
sustaining the character of the
school, and we have assurance that
he will be equal to the task. The
Training School is one of our SUBJ
stantial and deserving institutions,
and we take .de in it's work and
achievements.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17
Home Sold.

DR.. F. M. Mckee has bought the
house and lot corner Church and
Home streets, formerly the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Thompson. Mr..
Thompson made deed to the place
this week and his household goods
were consigned to Jackson. Mr..
Thompson has rented home in
Jackson, and the reports are that he
is doing we'll in the drug business.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17

Rev. w. w. orr, of Charlotte, N.
c., is conducting tent meeting at
Troy, and the services are well at
tended, considering the condition
of the weather. The meeting is
for all denominations and much in
terest is manifested by the citizens
of that place in the services. Rev.
Orr is an able minister and a good
man.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17
Gibson Wells.

Gibson Wells was recently pur,
chased by the Peoples Realty Com.
pany, headquarters at Memphis,
who are now arranging tor the con,
struction of a mammoth hotel and
the improvement of the grounds,
A representative of the company
was here this week talking up the
enterprise.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17
Reported Injury.

Saturdays papers contained the
information that Mr.. ]. w. Thorn,
of Rives, was slightly injured in a
railroad wreck near Decatur, Tex,
on the Fort Worth and Denver
City Ry. Mr.. Thorn is prospecting
IN that country.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17

Genuine bargains every day IN
mattings, druggets and furniture
al WHOM City Hardware and Fur
niture Company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17
Eve Glasses.

Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. Bransford s. Andrews,
the Dependable jewelers. and OPP
ticians.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17

Soothes itching Skin Heals cuts or
burns without scar. CnFeg lies, &c
zema, salt rheum, any itchiu rs
Ointment Your druggist s
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17
Silverware.

Bransford & Andrews, the De-
pendable jewelers. and Opticians.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17

Write today for catalogue Of
the Southern Business College,
Huntington, Tenn. Best work
done in the state. Strong facul-
~. Literary branches free. Ex-
penses low. Position certain
when You have finished. Gradu-
ates Ia all parts of the country.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17

Your parlor, bed room, adjoining
room furnished at Small cost at
Union City Hardware & Furniture
%
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

BEGINS
INQUEST

Coroned Lincoln began yesterday an In
quest into the death OF stephen Shaw,
who was shot on the night OF Jan. Q while
running away from house at Coles sta
tion which he had broken into.
The first witness was John A. Cole. of
Warwick, He said that several houses had
been broken into within a short time and
that on Jan. half dozen breaks were
made on the night Shaw was shot a Ian
tern was seen near Richard Smiths cot
tage
Edwards was at Mr.. Coles house and
expressed determination TO investigate.
Mr.. Coles sister was frightened and Mills
started alone. after Mr.. Cole had loaned
him revolver shortly after shot was
heard and then Mills returned and bor-
rowed a wheeibarrow In which Shaw was
wheeled TO the house
Frank T. Cole brother OF John A. Cole
and station agent at Coles station testl-
fed that he had seen the lantern swing
ing and together with George Sheffield
had gone 10 the cottage, where they met
Mills. The three placed themselves about
the house and called for the man 10 come
out. Shaw dashed ont OF the house and
started 10 run Mills summoned him 20
stop and ordered him 10 put up hts hands
Shaw continued 10 run and was shot
Frederick S. Tate. the constable who ar
rested Shaw and George Sheffield ais1
testified
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
WRONG TRANSFER
Conductor Wouldn't Accept II; Elected
Woman, Who Was Hurt BY Fall

Ella Perry, wife of Nelson Perry. col
ored, residing at % Bank street, COM
plains to the police that she was assaulted
by ID. +. McGinn, conductor on the
Brook street line OF cars. when on West
minister, near Jackson street.
She says that she rendered the con-
ductor a BROOK street, west. transfer slip
which was given to her on Riverside
car
Mrs. Perry and her friend. Mrs Kath-
crime Mayheld. boarded the Brook street
car at Market square.
When at Jackson street the conductor
came through tho car 10 collect fares.
They rendered the transfer slips. which
were refused. McGnn stating that they
were not good ON that car. The women
declined TO pay cash fares-the car was
stopped and they were put off
Mrs. Perry fell. sustaining a bruise on
her hip. Police Surgeon Griffin called an
ambulance and sent her home. where DR.
NJ. s. BaAfens,-her family physician, at
tended her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
.s250,O0O BOND
ISSUE WANTED
For Commencement on Metro.
poIitan Park System.
ARE VALUABLE INVESTMENTS
The Commission VIII Also Ask for Appro-
prIatlun Of $2500 for Current eIpen-
ssS During the Coming Year
ARE VALUABLE INVESTMENTS

The-metropolitan park commission vot-
ed at a meeting held last night to ask
the legislature for bond issue OF S25O.0OO
for inauguratlng the proposed park sys-
tenn, and for an appropriation Of $500 for
the use Of the commission during the
year
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Peckham, after the members
had partaken OF a dinner rendered ythe
executive committee Besides Dr. Peck
ham. Alfred stone. Amasa NJ. Eaton, Ze-
mas w Bliss, Edward f. Ely, Mayor Nc
Nally OF Central Falls, Henry a. Bar
ker, Edgar b. Hurdis. Martin w. Kern,
Robert p. Brown and Attorney General
Greenough were present
There was general discussion 10 the
amount OF the bond Issue TO be recon-
mended TO the general assembly by the
commission. Mr. Bliss is chairman OF the
house finance committee. lie advocated
a recommendation that the legislature be
sked to authorize a s25000o bond issue
for the Improvement OF desirable sections
throughout the district.
The people, he said. would see that II
was a good investment II the money
that further improvements were an abso-
lutte necessity. Should n larger sum be
asked for the people might not feel so
certain about the matter, and defer the
project by refusing 10 sanction the bond
issue.
Attorney General Greenough was OF the
same opinion.
The secretary during the discussion
compared the metropolitan district with
the park district OF Essex county. n. j.,
where n system OF parks was started 10
years ago
The hrst bond issue In the latter case
was for s.. .5O0o o10. although the population
OF the Essex county district was 50Go
less than that OF this district OF "Provi-
dence Plantations" and the wealth per
capita was only about two-thirds as
great
II was brought out that the annual ex-
pense OF a million-dollar loan 20 the
Providence district would entail a tax of
1i--cenis- each -Sln0--prnpidad- -thal-tha-
project had no investment features. but
that the experience IN ali other places
was conclusive that such enterprises were
not 10 be considered as luXurics. but as
most valuable municipal investments
u was also voted 10 ask the legislature
for an appropriation OF 1880 for the use
81 the commission during the ensuing
year The executive committee was au-
thorized 20 arrange illustrated lectures IN
surrounding towns The first will prob
ably be given IN East Providence the
third Monday IN February. before the
Business Mems association,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
THE HOME
SOCIETY AT
TROCADER0

Not only did the big ball room OF the
last evening, but the members and friends
of the Home clubs annual ball gave every
evidence of having enjoyed themselves 10
the utmost OF their ability in each OF
the 30 or more dances and In the intcrmis-
eions as well. Many were the pretty Gre
ations in the way Of gowns that def the
efforts OF mere man 10 describe, with their
billows Of lacy ruffles, siiken trains, OF
loops and knots OF ribbon adornment. and
as for the wearers. words. mere WORDS
would be hopelessly inadequate to tell
what the men ttougfrt of tfrrrr.
With Edward Fay. that wizard Of the
violin bow as the presiding genius over
the musical department, seductive strains
OF dreamy waltzes and jolly two-steps 10
say nothing OF the socialble square dances
in which good fellowship abOundcd. were
enjoyed from beginning 10 end OF the
long and well arranged program The
dancing began about $3.50 and was stil
under way when the wee sma hours OF
this morning arrived.
There was an oasis I'm one OF the al
coves, where there was an unending sup
ply OF lemonade for the dancers and then
at midnight Caterer Lyman served "a sup
per In the parlors on the second floor
The party comprised about 100 couples
To the following efficient committees Is
the success OF the affair directly attrl-
buted. and due. Floor director. j. Aus
lin McGreevy. assistant floor director
Benjamin G. Bamford aids. Henry J
Hoye. NJ D., s. Frank Nolan. Lewis r
Ryan. T. Manning Grimes. John T.. Good
Jr.. John =. Smith. Joseph NJ Tally John
II. Walsh. William v McCready NJ D.
Joseph H. Gamer. James J. McGovorn.
John r. OConnelL The officers of the
society are. Edward Smith Of Pawtucket.
president: George r. Palmer Of Cranston.
vice president: Philip Tally. secretary
and T. w Hoye. treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
LADIES' NIGHT
Pastor Of UnIsn Congregational Church
Lsctursd ca "Rucu Msust,Ins"

NiHdtry- night was held last evening by
the Mems club OF the Union Congrega-
tional church. An interesting illustrated
address on The Rocky Mountains" was
delivered by Rev J. r. Mcconnell. the
pastor OF the church
Following the lecture. Mrs 7 T. Nc
Connen sang several selections and the
DWolf Trio. consisting % ". Lawrence
Randall, violinist. Howard w. Brayton.
cornetist. and Gene W. Ware. pianist. rem
dered pleasing music
After the program refreshments were
boys. who have one constanuy va, ,..v..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

secured notes or get sums on a few shares
OF stock. the par value OF which was $40
a share. He also quizzed Colonel Mann
about a Lelevre story called The Great
Revenge" which Colonel Mann paid for.
but never published although the writer
wanted the story back and wanted TO re-
turn the money 10 Colonel Mann.
F,t "A few minutes il looked as II the
colonel was going to Break down and
cry. II was while he was telling OF the
great kindness OF william X Vanderbilt
and explaining how he borrowed $3.50
from Mr.. Vanderbilt. who returned his
notes and stock. although the colonel
never paid the money. There were tears
In the coloners eyes during the recital.
BOTH WE'RE NERVOUS.
The rest Of the day he sat in the front
part OF the court room next TO Justice
Deuel.. who neryousy toyed with gold
handled penknife, Both paid careful at
tention 10 the testimony and now and
then whispered together, The colonel
shifted around in his chair as II there had
been a fire under it,
1t was Charles Stokes Wayne. manag-
ing editor Of Town Topics for a number
of years. who told OF the existence Of
persons immune from criticism in Town
Topics.
Colonel Mann, editor OF the paper. who
was on the ,&trnegs stand an day yester-
day, was recalled. District Attorney Je-
rome questioning him.
Colonel Mann denied that Abraham II
Hummel. the lawyer. had consulted him
about an unpleasant paragraph in 1899.
Colonel Mann then told of the beginning
OF his connection with Town Topics and
how w. X. Vanderbilt came TO he stock
holder OF the paper. Colonel Mann said:
I'm 1873 ! was connected with the Pull
man Car company. When the crisis came
in Wall street, or | might say, the con-
spiracy" said the witness IL found my
self suddenly changed from being a mil
lionaire to owning not dollar and being
100000 in debt II was at this time | be-
came interested in Town Topics and /
went 10 w. X. Vanderbilt and asked him
for n loan l think he gave me about
$25. 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

Much OF this testimony came from for
mer employees Of Town Torics II was
supplemented by the testimony Of Com
modore Elhrldge Gerry and James A. Bur
den, Jr. who told Of the efforts Of col
orel Mann and Justice Deuel. TO get them
to subscribe for ''Fads and Fances,"
Commodore Gerry voluntarily produced
a confidential letter he receivea from
Justice Deuel-a letter which the defence
apparently had never heard of before. IT
was read with the consent OF Justice
Deuel.
Harry Lchr entertainer OF society and
leader Of cotillions promised Colonel VIII
liam Mann 10 furnish news 10 Town Top
les according to Moses Ellis Wooster a
former chief Of Mann's canvassers for the
now famous volume "Fads and Faucies
of the Four Huvdred'
LEHR AS CORRESPONDENT.
According to the canvasser. Lehr signed
a contract 70 pay $500 for a subscription
10 "Fads," but later eluded payment after
siying that Colonel Mann did not intend
him to pay anything
About the same time there was a wish
from Le'hr TO Mann. and Mann told Woos-
ter that l.ehr was really a good sort Of
chap and that such a good chap ought
nevermore 10 be vllihed In Town Topics
II was subsequent TO this visit, too, that
Colonel Mann said Lehr was going 10 act
as a correspondent for the gossipy pub
lication. turning I'm whatever information
ne could gather according to the desires
OF the editor.
Colonel Mann was on the stand for %
minutes. but it was an uncomfortable 20
minutes
District Attorney Jerome prodded him
on several paragraphs in Town Top!cs
which Mr.. Jerome seemed 10 consider
scandalous If Colonel Mann didn't.
DEFENCE WAS HAPPY.
There was great Joy IN the camp of the
defence while Mr.. Jerome had Colonel
Mann on the griddle. The district attor-
ney seemed unable TO understand how
Colonel Mann could get loans on un-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
HAD GRIEVANCES
Two People Caused Hearings Before the
Board Of Police Commissioners

There were two hearings before the
board of police commissioners, yesterday.
One was a complaint made by Mrs Mary
w Rockwell OF Mount Pleasant. who al
Station 5. whose house lot adjoins hers.
defaced some OF her property. The other
was a complaint made by Fred Buker,
who averred that william II. Drew. man.
ager OF the Hotel Dreyfus, had assaulted
him in that place and wanted the board
10 revoke the hotel license Both cases
were held for one week for decisions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

GOLDEN
WEDDING

Senior Home Deacon and Mrs. Harvey
w Pepper OF the Cranston street Baptist
church observed the golden anniversary
OF their marriage last night A reception
was held during the flrst part of the even
ing. during which many friends greeted
the couple and rendered their congratula-
tlons. Miss Julia Pepper and Mr.. and
Mrs H. Howard Pepper assisted I'm the
receiving Music was furnished by the
Elite orchestra.
The vestry OF the church was appro-
priately decorated. the color scheme being
gold.
Brainerd T. Caverly. Theodore r. Pond
Lincoln q. Smith. John r.. Corp. Fred
l.. Pearce. Colver l.. Saunders. Gideon
@. Congdon. Thomas Young. Dr. Clinton
Westcott and Walter q. owen were the
ushers.
MIR. and Mrs Pepper were presented
with several purses filled with gold coins
The first was presented by Deacon o. a.
Iillson I'm behalf OF the deacons OF the
Cranston street church and the choir
Rev l.. l.. Henson II. D. the pastor
made the other presentation IN behalf u
the members Of the church. The ushers
houn Avenue Baptist mission branch
OF the Cranston street church. sent
beautiful Sift
guests. TO the strains of the wedding
march were escorted by tho ushers into
q committee room Of the church. where
Mrs Pepper cut the anniversary cake:
There were about 9o0 present including
a brother and two sisters OF Mrs. Pepper.
OF westneid. Mass.. and Mrs Mary Bown.
nan of Springfield. Mass. and Rev. and
MR.. Charlie. r.. Reeves of New London.
Mrs. Reeves is niece of Mr.. Pepper.
The store news In The News Will be 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
NEWSLETS

When Adam patched I'm paradise. be-
fore the cook had come.
He found his housework irksome and n
was neglected some.
Ad wasn't lazy. either-he was up at
early dawn
Bat he wouldn't air the bedding and he
wouldn't sweep the lawn.
And the serpent heard him muttering. II
won't wear any cloes
Until find good hg leaf on which the
button grows
Beneath the couch Edenic was collected
such a store
OF miscellaneous rubbish as was never
seen before:
While in the primal kitchen was mess
which 7 declare
Was quite enough itself 10 make Christ
ian woman swear
Then the Lord looked Ia upon him and He
gave an awful groan,
ut is not good. 7 see RE said. that man
should be alone"
And all terrestrial troubles from that
very date began.
For Adam soon thereafter had become a
family man"
He had planted hogs IN Eden sown his
garden sass and thrived
But he left the dishes standing till the
day that Eve arrived
Walter Hurt in The Culturist
Patrick Mahony. common drunkard.
was placed on probation by Judge Rueck
ert today.
Mary Lewis. Portuguese. was sert 10
the farm for two years by Judge RueclS-
ert today for vagrancy She is feeble
minded
Henry Richard. . years cid. OF 50 Has
kins street. was bitten on the loft leg by
dog, while running on Broad, near Fen
ner street. yesterday afternoon,
carriage robe. valued at 81. was
stolen from Charles F. Howard's horse,
while the latter was standing on Eddy
street. near Thurbers avenue last night.
George n. Sims of 27s Thayer street re-
ports that his house was entered by use
of duplicate keys. yesterday afternoon.
and that clothing. valued at $sS, was
stolen.
Michael Connors was arraigned In the
Sixth district court today. on the charge
OF non-suplasi't He promised 10 provide
for his family and was placed on pro-
baton.
Thomas F McAdams was held in 500.
by Judge Rueckert today. for trial next
Tuesday on the charge Of stealing a dia-
mond stick pin. valued at 800. the prop
erty OF Or. Edward a, Haskell
Hose / and Hook and Ladder | respond
ed 10 still alarm Of fire at PAS o'clock
this morning A carboy OF acid broke and
set fire to the flooring ~ the No. 2 freight
house Of the Consolidated Railroad Co
Richard Gardiner, IL years old was
I'm the 9Th district court by
Mr.. WALLACE and was sentenced 10 the re-
form school during his minority. He had
been on probation on the charge of lar
ceny.
Thomas Curley OF 8 Hardness street has
n plush carriage robe which he will de-
liver 10 the owner He bought IL in his
greenhouse. yesterday, for 10 cents 10 get
rid OF the man who was Offering It for
sale.
The use Of too much sand on the oily
street car tracks caused a Prairie avenue
car TO become stalled at the corner of
Westminster and Mathewson streets at
6:15 p. m. yesterday and for few minutes
% cars were blocked
Box 1s5 was pulled by Felix vivier. at
: o'clock this morning for n fire in the
at 229 Globe street owned by the
c. @. Brunckow heirs, and occupied by
them as the Brunckow Cornice Co. and
by the Standard Novelty Co The fire
caught under the boiler room and did 4!
damage to the extent OF about 800.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
ANOTHER step
New Line Boats 10 Nsa York VIII Stop at
Jamestown

After April | the boats OF the Enterprise
Transportation company 'are TO stop at
jamestown for passengers and freight
This will give a new line from New
port TO New York, as Jamestown is easily
reached from Newport by ferry.
The landings are to be made at the dock
OF the jamestown Ferry company, which
will be altered at once TO give the steam
ers every facility for handling their bust
ness,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
WARREN.

Advertisements for The News may be
left with f. A. Bliss. Goss block.
During the past few days grew deal
OF dissatisfaction has been expressed by
the residents OF the Parker mill district
In East Warren over the closing OF the
building that has served as waiting
room for passengers since Metacom ave-
nue. crossing has been made a stopping
place hy the Consolidated II is now going
on three weeks that the building has been
closed
Those who have been interviewed on the
matter state that they do not believe the
railroad officials are aware that the build
ing is closed for Il does not seem as
though they would pay attention 20 sta
tions where a passenger is a rare thing
and neglect such a thriving locality az
East Warren. Interested patrons ot this
road have interviewed the town authori-
ties with n view OF getting some assist
ance In the matter of applying TO the
railroad officials 10 open the waiting room
and n petition Is being prepared for cir
culation with the end I'm view OF putting
the mater forciby before these people.
AS far as railroads arc concerned both
street cars and others. have for the past
few months given the citizens of this
town and vicinity little consideration.
spirited horse attached 10 light
buggy. the property OF John n Peck. be
came frightened at a passing object while
IN the vicinity OF the Narragansett cleo
trio light station, near Kelly's bridge,
yesteIday afternoon and before the driver
GeorSe GenaIrd. could control the animal
II turned the vehicle almost upside down.
wrecking one of the forward wheels COM
pieteiy and shattering the other badly.
Mr. Uenaird was thrown out but escaped
injury and tho horse. which had freed IL
self from the buggy and started 90 run.
was captured a short distance away and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
10 PER CENT INCREASE
HaTrISylIa Strike Has Been Settled, and
Operatives Are Wording

The strike at Harrisville has been set
tied. The~trikers got an increase OF ten
per cent. 10 take effect Feb 8. and a sat
urday half-holiday beginning in March.
The men have returned to work and the
mills are running full time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
ON SHORT Time
voonsosket Rubber Company Plants Run
Ming Five Days Z Week

Notices have been posted in the Woon-
socket Rubber company's Alice mill at
Woonsocket and in the Millville mill at
Millville that until further notice the mills
will not run Saturdays.
The poor business which caused this ac-
tion is ascrlbed TO the exceedingly mild
weather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
DEAD At CINCINNATI
Son Of Adam Farley In The Morgus II
Ohio City

Adam Farley OF woonsocket. yesterday y
received a telegram from Otis l.. Cam
eron. coroner al Cincinnati notifying him
that Frank J. Farley. his son. is dead in
the morgue In that city and asking what
dispoeition should be made ~ the re-
mains.
Mr. Farley knew nothing of tho death
% his son. whd left woonsocket week
ago yesterday TO work on a railroad In
the vest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

MRS. wlNSJOw'S SOOTHING sYRrrp
has been used for over so years ty mil.
lions OF mothers for their children whiIs
teething. with perfect success. 1t soothe,
the child. softens the gums. silays ali
pain: cures wind collie. and Is the bssl
remedy for piarrhoea At will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world
Twenty five cents a bottlA BE sure ana
ask for Mrs. wtnslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take nc. other kind
AHHnlINTANr