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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
THE CARPENTERS SQUARE.
History of Its invention and Manu-.
facture.

History of Its Invention and Manu-.
facture.
Carpenters who use the common
steel square, a very necessary adj
junct to their trade, perhaps give lit
tie thought to how, when and where
this article was first produced. While
there are millions of squares manu-
featured and used annually, all over
the world, when the nineteenth CEN
fury was born there was not one in ex.
istence.
One dull, rainy day, Siler Howes,
poor Vermont blacksmith, who lived IN
South SALISBURY, was called upon by
a peddler of tinware to shoe horse.
These peddlers travelled up and down
the country calling at every farm
house, buying everything In the way of
barter. This one had number of
worn out steel saws that he had picked
up at various places. Howes bargain
ed for them, shoeing the peddler's
horse and receiving the saws in pay.
ment, and each thought he had an ex-
cellent trade
The blacksmith's idea was to polish
and weld two saws together, at right
angles thus making rule or measure
superior to anything then in use. After
few attempts he succeeded in making
a square, marked it off into inches and
fractions of inches and found that It
answered every purpose that he in
tended 1t for,
In the course of a few weeks during
his spare hours he made number of
these squares, which he sent out by
peddlers, who found every carpenter
anxious to buy one. Soon he had or
ders coming in faster than he could
supply the demand. One of his steel
squares" would sell for SIS. or Sc
which was five times as much as it
cost him.
He applied for and obtained patent |
on his invention so that no one else
could deprive him of the profit it gave
him. 1t was just after the war of 1912, |
and money was scarce and difficult to
get. But he worked early and late, |
and as he earned money he bought
iron. and hired men to help him. In
a few years he was able to erect a |
large factory and put in machinery for
the making of squares, which by this
time had found their way all over the
and had made their inventor
famous.
Such was the small beginning OF q |
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20

men of that splendid city nothing i'm
pressed me so much as the pride they
take in relating the achievements of
some of the bright men who have
come down from the North, to join
hands with the old native stock in de-
veloping the country.
They told me of one remarkable
man who came from New York in
1876, and proceeded to make himself a
leader in several different lines of
work, all of which are related to the
prosperity of the whole region rather
than to that of an individual or of a
single community. The story is well
worth telling, because it shows that
human resources are quite as import
ant as the material advantages which
are usually grouped under the head of
natural resources, such as climate,
soil, timber and minerals A country
may be richly endowed with the lat
ter, but it must find the genius to use
them in the best way before 1t can be
a great country. This fact is fully
appreciated in Georgia, which is con-
sequently proud of the enterprising
men 1t has attracted into its citizen
ship from other parts Of the United
States and anxious to get more Of
them.
The Cure for Weakness.
Mr. Benjamin w. Hunt was the
credit man for great New York
establishment which did an extensive
business with the South and had made
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
HON. B0URKE COCHRAN.

mo man can do his duty in Con.
gress, wholly and completely, when
his mail is charged with information
that concerns not the duty at hand,
but the prospect before him in his own
district. If Congress is to be demo
cratic body and to achieve the power
which was intended to the end that
this constitutional system may be safe
and prosperous, the members should
at least have one or two sessions in
which they would be free from the dis
traction of campaign for reelection.
Apart from that there is no power the
constitution could give that it has not
given u.s."
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
FAVORS ROUR-YEAR TERM.
BOURKE COCHRAN DECLARES IT
WILL INCREASE EFFICIENCY
o. THE HOUSE.

Under Present Two Years. Term,
He Says More Time is Spent in
Looking for Reelection than in
law Making for the Nation.
Bourke Cochran, of New York, who
has introduced a constitutional amend
ment making the term of office of a
member of the House four years, in
stead of two years, as at present, be-
lieves that such a change from exist
ing conditions would be all that is es-
sential to establish the predominence
Of the House over the Senate, if the
House only saw fit to exercise the
power lodged in it by the Constitu-
ton.
Discussing the subject recently, Mr..
Cochran said:
There is but one change, one
amendment, that, in my judgment,
could possibly increase the conse-
quence or capacity of the House to de-
fend itself, and that will be simply the
question of the term of a member. /
am perfectly willing to admit that, as
at present constituted, where a men,
Der is chosen for two years, we are
placed in the position that just, as
soon as member takes his seat in
Congress and begins the discharge of
his duties he is at once thrust in the
throes of contest for reelection.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20

large and important industry. PEG
pie came miles to see the wonderful
FORCES, the showers of sparks flying
from beneath the heavy hammers. and
to listen to the din of the thousand
workmen.
Silas Howe lived to be millionaire,
and he did a great deal of good with
his money. Squares are still made on
the spot where the first one was
thought out more than ninety-fve
years ago.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20

mails done away with and when she
finally took her plea to Washington
the investigation was apparently a
most thorough one but the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor ruled
that the matter was one which came
under the jurisdiction of the state of
New York and not that OF the Federal
Government
This charitable and sympathetic
woman is still working earnestly for
the comfort OF New York poor and suf-
fering and is gradually gathering to-
gether her forces TO bring the matter
to the notice OF Congress. She believes
this can be done and Is inlisting to her
support members of the New York de-
legation that they, too. may take a
hand in abating the nuisance.
Mrs. Rice is an attractive woman,
always smartly gowned and giving
Gal. 9. Newspaper.
every evidence Of having a goodly
share OF the worlds best but beneath
IL all Is a heart which aches to see the
suffering around her and the unnec-
assarx cause wealth. comfort and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
WHISTLES TOO NOISY.
ROMAN PHILANTHROPIS WOULD
PREVEKT UNNECESSARY DIS
TURBANCE OF SICK.
Mrs. Isaac =. Rice, a Wealthy New
Yorker, States that Half of the
Vast Hmbbub Raised by Boat
whistles is Useless.

mrs. isaac Be Rice, a Wealthy New
Yorker, States that Half of the
Vast hmbbub Raised by Boa
whistles Is Useless.
Mrs. Isaac L. Rice is one of tht
few rich and influential women Of
New York who is constantly looking
after the needs and comfort of those
less fortunate in the awarding Of
the worlds goods than herself.
Mrs. Rice is philalthropic woman
who has never permitted her wealth
and comfortable surroundings to
blind her to the want and suffering
around her and has recently been
making strong effort to have at
least one nuisance abated-a nuisance
in one sense and menace to many
lives.
This is the constant and. as Mrs.
Rice declares, the unnecessary blow
ing OF whistles and signals in New
York harbor. Night and day these
ear splitting whistles and sirens can
be heard for a distance OF thirteen
and a half miles over the city and
through careful investigation Mrs
Rice has found that hundreds of in
yalids in hospitals and nervous wo-
men in homes are driven almost to
distraction.
From her palatial home in New
fork's most exclusive resident section
riverside Drive-Mrs. Rice has
gone forth to investigate this and
see II there were not some means by
which the sufferings of the poor ana
invalid people might be relieved.
She first took her case to the au-
thorities in New York who told her
any remedial measures were without
their jurisdiction and that she must
make an appeal to Washington.
Leaving her handsome home in !
New York Mrs. Rice went to Washing |
ton and laid the matter before the |
Department of Commerce and Labor.
She told the officials of the depart I
ment of the $4,000 sick people in |
New York whose suffering was made
Two Told by this unnecessary noise;
she told how nervous men and women
were unable to get sleep because of
the continual, piercing shrieks of the
river boats and she told them, too,
how river men themselves had said
that so many unnecessary signals in
duced collisions.
Mrs. Rice's fight was not against
the lawful signals but against the IN
blasts that were sent out
as particular meanings to river men
and their crews. Scows coming upI
the river would begin blowing twoI
miles down and never cease until they ]
reached their wharves. This was a
warning to their crews to make ready {
to get out.
For weeks and weeks Mrs. Rice
worked to have all but necessary sig
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20

husband, she was the keenest possible
Liberal politician, though the daughter
Of an old Tory squire, Major S. F. Wild
drington (whose ancestor is men
toned in the ballad of Chevy
Chase) and her personal popularity in
the Border Country was responsible for
much of its liberalism. For Sir Ed
ward she worked necessarily and bril-
liantly, from his first political cam
paign, two months after his marriage
in 1885, down to the last battle, from
whose triumph she had been so trag-
ically called away.
Lady Grey had a large desk at Fal-
loden devoted to political papers, ans
wered many of Sir Edwards letters,
frequently took notes at his opponents
meetings of points in the speeches
which she thought needed reply.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
BY WILLIAM 2. sMYTHE.

Atlanta is the Chicago of the South,
except that some of the people OF
that enterprising city put it the other
way and tell you that Chicago is the
Atlanta of the Middle West In either
case, the point remains the same. And
the point is that Atlanta is full of new
men, new industries, new buildings,
and the new spirit which is making a
New South. in mingling with the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20

the means to live ow her Ne N sase
have taught Mrs. kAeo ire haPpiness
which these can things bring and she
is doing everything in her power to
bring these same attributes into the
lives of New York unforunates whose
positions do not warrant a protest but
whose rest and comfort mean much,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
English Woman Politician.

The considerable part which women
play in politics is well expressed by the
London Mail in an article upon the re-
cent death of Lady Grey, wife Of Sir
Edward Grey, Secretary Of State for
Foreign Affairs 1t said in part:
Even apart from her devotion to her
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
CROSS ZEBRA AND HORSE.
Prince of Abyssinia Ss2ds big Afri-
can Zebra to U. 5. G6verHfnent.

The Department of Agriculture will
be able to conduct further experiment
tai work along breeding lines through
the gift to the Government of an Abys-
sinian zebra which has been present
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20

Lake Titicaca. Peru. is the highest
navigable lake in the world. It is TO
be tapped to provide electric power for
the Peruvian railway and manufacture
ing plants.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20
CHICAGO OF THE SOUTH.
ATLANTA FAST BECOMING 4
GREAT INDUSTRIAL AND Dis
TRIBUTING CENTRE.

Story of Northern Man Who Went
to Georgia and has Nearly Over
turned Old Southern Methods-Is
One of a Type.
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-20

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
SPARRING EXHIBITIONS TO
BE GIVEN IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. August 4.-There Is a very
strong prospect of resumption of sparring
activity in this city on the basis OF the
three-round game that was so popular TN
Gov. Higgins put a stop to II.
To the Long Acre Athletic Club must be
given the credit of fighting for the rights
of the clubs and finally winning a victory
In the courts. under which that club is
holding entertainments.
The police have reached the conclusion
that when three judges or the court OF
special sessions decide that the boxing en-
tertainments as conducted by the Long
Acre Athletic Club are strictly in con-
formity with the law, il is not for the police
department to interfere.
Just before the last entertainment the
club applied to the court of general ses-
sions for an injunction to prevent any in
reference by the police. but Judge Mexican
denied the application on the ground that
such order was wholly superfiuous, as
the club was entirely within its rights and
could not be interfered with so long as IL
adhered to the letter and spirit of the law.
Every one of the 800 members of the club
had been notified in advance that an enter
tainment. to be preceded by business Of
Importance, was on the cards.
The Long Acre Athletic Club has always
Insisted that any ore desiring to become
a member must make application n week
in advance of action by che club, and no
one who has not been a bona fide member
of the club has ever been admitted to the
club house.
The news that the Long Acre Club had
won its fight against the interference of the
police was matter OF congratulation
among the officials and members OF other
clubs that had been closed by the order OF
Gov Higgins. and there is small doubt that
many of them will open their doors in the
near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
PREPARING FOR THE
VANDERBILT CUP RACE

NEW YORK, August 4.-Automobilsts
who are watching everything of interest
connected with the coming Vanderbilt cup
race will be glad to learn that several manu-
facturers who have entered cars have al
ready secured quarters and are making &C
their cars on the Long Island roads, The
Maxwell-Briscoe Company rented training
quarters few days ago on the Jericho
turnpike. The twelve-cylinder and eight
cylinder cars being built for the race are
making admirable progress in the factory
Only one. that which makes the better
showing in the trials, will be entered in
the elimination race to pick the American
team. The Maxwell Company admits out
right that these are freak machines, and
that this is the first year such cars have
been built in the Tarrytown workshops 1t
Is believed that some principles. however
will be evolved from these cars, IL sue
stock machines.
The road conditions on Long Island have
been carefully studied within the past
month by several members of the racing
board of the American Automobile Asso-
citation. and 1t is believed that two or
three slight changes in the old route may
be suggested to the board at the meeting
next month after the return of Chair
man Jefferson De Mont Thompson. While
tho association has made no definite an
nOuncement of the course. II is practi-
cally understood that the course as used
last year will be adopted again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
THIS WEEKS REGATTA
ON LAKE QUINSIGAMOND

WORCESTER. Mass. August 1.-The
thfrty-fourth annual championship regatta
of the National Association of Amateur
Oarsmen will be held on Lake Quinsiga-
mond on Friday and Saturday. August 10
and IL. The usual program of twelve races
win be decided. All races except the eight
cared shells and senior international fours
will be one mile and half with turn, while
the eights and international four events
will be the same distance straghtaway.
The headquarters of the national executive
committee at Worcester VIII be the Bay
State House The list OF events follows:
intermediate single scull shells, associa-
ton senior single SOULS, championship
senior single SOULS. intermediate double
scull shells. senior double scul shells In
termediate pair-oared shells. senior pair
Dared shells, intermediate four-oared shells.
senior four-oared shells, international four
Dared Shells intermediate eight-oared shells,
senior eight-oared shells.
The absence of an octuple SOULS race.
which the feature of last years re-
gatta is due to the lack of interest in the
event this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
FUTURE OF RACING
IN TENNESSEE
Max 0verton, President of the
Breeders Association, Says
Outlook is Bright.

D-.n,,x-,, -, -.
N~Sif Lille 'euh-. august - kacinx
was never more firmly established In the
regard of people OF Tennessee than II e
TODAY" said Nav ovsr,on ,rasta.,, %, "a,
-r.,,s..-.. r,.-.,-. .-.-., -
D'ee1e's AsSoNis''io"' N"0 mas
been visiting the race courses OF the east
during the past few weeks.
And while / don't doubt Mt all tina. there
will, he o.ho- a,,o.,w - ., -, to,,,
- % '',Ne W ''Nuie
uoh uhiaForaoie 10 the sport, ne CON-
dnued, L feel certain that the decision OF
the supreme court of the state In declaring
the foolish iau. eoac,as ., tho tosts,a,,,,-a
a.-a,,,s. -, ~ .'..s.e.,,>-, -
poo SeN'hs uhcohsttuuohai mas
brought ABOUT a reVuision OF feeling even
among the people who previously were OPP
posed to the sport 1 look for racing 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
ACTIVITY IN FIELD
AND TRACK ATHLETICS

NEW YORK August 4.-Field and track
athletics will form a prominent feature OF
sports in the metropolitan district during
the next two months. and already the lead
ing clubs which foster this department OF
athletic competition girding up their
loins for battle for first-piace honors.
Not In the palmiest days of athletics In
New York have the metropolitan athletic
organizations been worked up to the pitch
OF enthusiasm which Is apparent at pres
ent. The junior metropolitan champion
ships will be held on the Pastlme Athletic
Club Oval, 10Th street and East River, the
last Saturday in August. The senior metro
pOlitan and Junior and senior national
championships have been awarded to
be held at Travers Island the senior met
ropolitan September l. the junior national
probably September and the senior ma
tional September 8.
One of the most important elements OF
success is the rivalry between the New
York Athletic Club and the Irish American
Athletic Association, and makes 1t certain
that there will be lots doing at the differ
ent meets. The determinati ton of western
clubs to show their best hand adds fur
Their element of interest. The Chicago
Athletic Association the new Illinois Ath-
letic Club, and the Missouri Athletic Club
will send on their star men to meet the
flower of the east.
The meet at Travers Island in September
will be In every sense of the word a ma
tional gathering of athletes. such as has
seldom been seen in this city for years.
With all of this array of talent there are
bound to be many high-class performances
in the various events. and 1t will be no
surprise If several of the records go to
smash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

With but three weeks more to play, the
Marquette League teams are well punched
and at present 1t Is impossible to pick the
winner At least four of the six clubs
have a fine chance to nab the bunting by
a squirt to the front. They are Immaculate,
ST. Patrick, Trinity and st. Dominic. 1t Is
a pretty sure bet that the st. Peters and
Holy Name teams will not finish in the first
division the way they going now.
Immaculates.
John Daley's Immaculate outfit has, in
the estimation of the writer. the best chance
to win first honors with the st. Patrck's
an easy second choice. and Trinity and st.
Dominic in the order named The Sth
street bunch are heavy. timely hitters.
and have won a large percentage of their
games by their opportune stick work. and
their fielding is as good any of the
other clubs. With Goodman, Mess. Fan
nelli and Nau working like clockwork on
the infield. and Maddux. Riston and Whit
ing to pitch, Daley's team presents a for
midable front. Then Camalier's great
catching must be taken into considera ton.
While Camalier was away Daley could not
fill the gap and his club fell behind. but
with the return of this popular young man
to the Immaculate ranks the team picked
up, took on new enthusiasm and has lost
but one game since. In the outfield Lin
burger is the one particular star upon
whom Daley can rely. 1t is true that Bren-
nan can put up an Interesting game In the
outgarden at times and Gerardi and For
roster are fairly good men, yet with the
exception of left field, the Immaculate out
field is decidedly weak. The outfeld does
not bat any way near as well as the in
field. Compare the batting of Mess. Fan
nell or Goodman with any of the out
fielders and their weakness with the wagon