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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10
WOODLAND MILLS.

There is a lot Of sickness here.
Mr.. and.Mrs. ]. d. Jones are the proud
parents Of a girl.
Mrs. Kate Brasfeld has been visiting
relatives here this week.
Mr.. Will Fits, Of Memphis, visited
Miss Carrie Burrus Sunday.
We had services here Sunday and
Sunday night, held by Rev. Huey.
Mr.. Cato Davis little girl, Frances,
has the measles, also Mr. Aubrey Sam
ders' children.
While Mr. Bub Rice and Mr.. Frank
Mcdaniel were on their way to Wood
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

When you want cypress
fencing and boxing don't fail to
call on F. Carpenter.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10
Sale Of Valuable City
Property.

On Saturday, April 9th. 1911. at
] o'clock pm. at the east door Of
the courthouse in Union City.
will sell to the highest and best
bidder. one-half to be paid in cash
end the remainder on a credit Of
twelve months from date Of sale,
with interest from date. with ap-
proved personal security. and a
lien retained on the property for
the payment Of the deferred note,
the following described real estate:
The LOT Of land located fronting
east on First street in Union City,
bounded on the south by Church
street on the west BY an alley, and
on the north by DietzeE known as
the Jno. B. Layne property front
ing fifty feet and running back
one hundred feet.
Located on this property are the
remains of two brick store houses,
which go in the sale.
This sale is made BY me accord
ing to the terms Of the will Of the
late Jno. B. Layne.
Union City, Tenn, Mich. 8, 1911.
mo. T. WALKER,
Executor of the will Of inc. b. Layne
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

land Monday afternoon the young mule
they were driving became frightened,
turned the buggy over and hurt both
Of them, but not seriously.
Mrs. Carrie Logan gave play party
Friday night at which everybody said
they enjoyed themselves.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10
WornoIogy

should be studied by every parent. II
your child is nervous, fretful, starts in
its sleep, is pasty-faced, has rings under
its eyes, always seems hungry, is not
gaining weight, you can be sure the
trouble is worms. Whites Cream
Vermifuge is an absolute cure for
worms. Is its own purgative. Sold by
Red Cross Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10
Look for the Cut-Price Man !

Yes. ! will save you money on Wall
paper if you will give me The order.
i am giving my patrons this year some
bargains in paper and good work. First
class work for one and all, is my motto.
Phone sos Jas. |. MiIhuH.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Mieht Haze Reached the Top

as splendid . record a governor a.
you have as comptroller the eyes Of
the nation will be upon you. and no
man can say what will then follow in
your political fortunes
About this time." continued Mr.
Lamont, there was abundant evil
dence that the Republican party in
the state was to undergo most serious
factional disturbances during the next
few years. The sores made by sew
eral old rows had not yet healed:
there was an element In the party
that was planning to bring about the
nomination of Grant for president the
following year, and there was an ele-
ment equally determined to prevent
that nomination. The comptroller.
shrewd political observer that he was.
must have realized that Dan Man
ming was not talking without a full
Weighing of the situation; he must
have realized the political possibilities
that lay before him. especially as he
was fully aware Of the plan of Man.
ming and others to work for his nomi-
nation as governor In 1882. Yet the
comptroller reasoned in this way:
Politics. while fascinating. is uncer-
tain. No one can tell how long per-
sonal or party popularity will last.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Daniel Lamont's story Of How Fred
eric p. oIeott Rejected opportu-
nifty That Later Made Grover
Cleveland President.

When Daniel 8. Lamont. private sec
retary to Governor Cleveland. private
secretary to President Cleveland. and
one Of the latter's secretaries OF war.
told me this anecdote he prefaced 1t
with the statement: Il want to tell
you how a man you know might have
been president had he not deliberate
ly and with his eyes open chosen an
other path.
This man." pursued Mr.. Lamont.
then vice-president of the Northern
Pacific railroad. "was comptroller Of
the state of New York from january
]. 1877, to November 4. 1879. As
comptroller he gained great popular
ity throughout the state. and the high
est respect of business and financial
men generally. because OF the eficien-
cy and celebrity with which he carried
on the work OF his department.. SO
brilliant, indeed. were this mans serv'
ices A. comptroller that hattering
offer was made to him to go back into
the banking business. which he had
left to become a state ofYicer.
"The comptroller went to Daniel
Manning and told him OF the offer.
Mr.. Manning at that time was secre-
tary OF the Democratic state commit
tee, and then and later a great power
In the Democratic party. The two
men had been close friends for years.
and both lived In the same town
Albany.
Fred said Mr.. Manning. when he
had heard his friend out, for many
years events have shown that the
ONCE you now hold has been the step
ping stone for a good many men to
high political preferment In state and
nation. One of your predecessors be-
came president-Millard Fillmore was
comptroller when he was nominated
for vice-president. Lucius Robinson.
now governor. was comptroller. Ira
nor by the Republicans because OF his
record as comptroller. Governor TIL
den told = young Democrat. ambitious
to advance politically. to make his
nrst mark In the public service in
tho comptroller's once.
Fred. you have q splendid record
A. comptroller. You have gained wide
popularity and especially the good
will and esteem OF tho business Gle
ment OF the state. Your father was
member Of the Albany regency. which
largely controlled Democratic politics
in state and nation for SO many years.
You have been raised and stepped In
the Democracy OF Van Buren and OF
Tilden. You are not unaware Of the
present intention Of your friends
myself among them-to put you for
ward for governor in 1882. In my
opinion. II you remain in politics you
will stand q very good chance Of be-
ing elected. And II you should make
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
TO COVER THE FURNITURE
crstenns slips Are Among the Pref
tisst Things That Can Be Used
for This Purpose.

Few women realize how pretty and
practical arc furniture covers MADE
from cretonne and other figured
material, or more housewives would
make use OF such slips in renovating
old and worn furniture. Incidentally.
these modern slips" can be made BY
a woman who has had any experience
In cutting patterns. md that
models for chair covers. etc. can be
best made by cutting a design from
three-cent cambric and hitting II
snugly with pins to the furniture.
When the exact dimensions OF each
piece are complete in cambric these
trial slips" must be unpinned and
laid on the material from which the
slips" are to be constructed.
II Is not necessary to bind the
seams in these slips. Indeed. In a
figured fabric the effect Of such seams
IN undesirable. On plain. dun-colored
fabrics life is introduced by the use
of red or blue braid on the seams.
With figured goods. French scanning
ia best. 1t makes a firm and neat
finish. and obviates the use OF an
other color.
In slip covers the franc OF the
furniture Is hidden by the material
They are precisely what they are
called, slips" which easily can be
large enough to allow for shrinkage
when first washed-Pittsburg Gazette
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
pAMASK FOR SHAWL SCARFS
One Of the Prettiest and Most Sensible
Of the Present Seasons
Fashions.

SILK damasks are used in the fash
ioping of the broad shawl scarfs that
are fashionable. They have the air
of having once covered sofas and
chairs of the grand monarch period.
These scarfs are so ample that
when wound about the figure they are
as warm as a coat. The colors are ex-
ouisite. A blurred design In Japanese
red. which has all the romance OF the
east in 1t. is most effective. mel
low thistle blue shade and peculiar
peen that Is named after the Nile. yet
which makes the old-fashioned Nile
green seem inspired. is used with ex-
cellent effect
These are often bordered with mara
bou and are often thrown over the
shoulders with the defiant abandon OF
the Spaniard's cloak.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
1T Is A MISTAKE

Many have the idea that anything
will sell II advertised strong enough.
This Ia q great mistake. True. q
few sales might be made by advertis-
ing an absolutely worthless article
but II is only the article that IL
bought again and again that pays.
An example of the big success OF
worthy article IL the enormous sale
that has grown up for Cascarets
Candy Cathartic. This wonderful rec
ord is the result Of great merit sue
cessfully made known through per-
sistent advertising and the mouth-to-
mouth recommendation given Cas-
carets by its friends and users.
Like all great successes. trade pi-
rates prey on the unsuspecting pub
lie. by marketing fake tablets similar
In appearance to Cascarets. Caro-
should always be exercised In pur-
chasing well advertised goods. espe-
cially an article that has q national
sale like Cascarets. Do not allow .
substitute to be palmed on on you.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Because Of Broken Promise James N.
Tyner Helped Defeat Blaine for
Presidency, and Always Re-
grstted His Revenge.

This story was told to me by the
late James N. Tyner. who served In
congress from Indiana from 1869 to
1875. was postmaster general during
the lest year Of Grants second admin
istration. afterwards becoming assist
ant attorney general OF the depart
ment, resigning therefrom in May.
1903. met General Tyner when he
was an old MANN fact. shortly after
his resignation from the department.
when he was under accusation for I'M
proprieties in ONCE:
II have learned to expect ingratitude
and false friendship-indeed, my ex-
perience In public life has very strong.
ly disposed me to doubt the sincerity
Of any political friendship" he said.
"It is due to betrayal of friendship that
] am now under false accusation. l
am too old a man. and perhaps have
learned too much. to Justify me In look
ing forward to the time when I can
get even with those who have attempt
ed to ruin me. But there was a time
when l got even with a betrayer. and
I have always more or less regretted
It
Il was in congress when James g.
Blaine was speaker of the house. He
was very cordial toward me. and at
the time OF his second election as
speaker l had just reason for expect
ing that he would appoint me chair
man of the committee on post ofhces
and post roads. went down to him
and told him that l would be very glad
II he would make me chairman Of the
committee. 'Tyner.' said he. there
isn't member Of congress who ID bet
ter qualified for the place than you.
and l shall be very glad to appoin;
you
But when the committee was an
nounced, to my humiliation and cha
grin, I discovered that Mr.. Blaine had
not kept his promise. 1 was younger
man than l am now and did not CON
troll my temper as well as shoald. In
the heat Of anger sought out HI
Blaine in the speakers room.
"'You have betrayed me. You hAvs
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
How He Found Base Line for the g.
oantIe Work Of the United States
Coast and Gsodstlo
Survey.

The scientific organization Of the
United States coast and geodetic sur
vey. which has for its original and
principal purpose = survey Of the
coasts OF the United States primarily
for the bencfit OF commerce. dates
from 1882. Field work was begun the
following year under the superintend.
ency of Ferdinand r. Hassler. tho eel.
ebrated Swedish-American engineer.
who for many years was at the head
Of this important work. and who. for
two years. beginning in 1915. conduct.
I'd const survey operations in the VI
cinity Of New York. But II 10 from
1882 that the present survey Of our
coasts really dates: and according to
two authorities in the railway world
II was due to . suggestion made by
the father Of Whistler. the artist that
= satisfactory base-line was found for
the present survey. which has 70
suited in the accurate mapping Of our
entire coast line. both east and west.
Tho story was originally told me
years ago by the late James d. Laying
for many years . high placed railroad
executive both In the east and the mid
die west: and . few days ago 1t was
confirmed by DR.. P. H. Dudley. the
noted railroad metallurKist. who holds
q large and interesting collection Of
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Story About Whistler's Father

medals from the scientific bodies Of
the old world and the new.
You probably know that in order
to mako a survey. It IL necessary. FIRST
Of all. to fix upon q base line. or start
ing point" said Mr.. Laying. at that
time vice-president Of the Big Four
system. Having got that. you can
then measure with your instruments
the distance between tho starting
point and some prominent object-a
mountain, for example. Thus. you OBJ.
tain two sides Of triangle. and geom.
etry teaches US that II you know the
length Of two sides Of . triangle you
can At once flnd out what the length
Of the third side 10.
When the coast survey had at last
been scienuncall organized and thus
born anew. . party Of engineers was
sent out to md . convenient and
good starting point for the survey
that II to say. . base line. They were
engaged In this task for quite awhile
- number OF months. in fact-and in
the course Of II they fell in with an
old friend. Maj. George Washington
Whistler. Of the United States army.
. distinguished engineer. whose pro
fcssional services were then in high
favor with the pioneer railroad capital.
lists Of the country. Most of the early
work Of surveying the routes for and
constructing railroads In this country
was dono under the supervision OF
army engineers. There were no 9TH
er native engineers equal to the work.
To the father Of Jimmy Whistler the
artist. who was then freshly launched
on the voyage of life. the elder whis-
tiers friends confided that they were
looking for a base line for the reor-
ganized and practically new coast
survey project: and they added that
they had searched for a base line In
several places-Long Island was one
but had found none that was feasible.
"'Come with me and I will show you
what you want said Maj. Whistler.
who constructed the first long railroad
in the country. the Boston & Albany.
They were willing. and the next day
he took those federal surveyors to .
point on the Boston & Providence
railroad-then under course of con-
struction-near the town of Mansfield.
Mass. He led them up the railroad
track q little way and then pointed to
the north.
There he said. n = stretch Of
railroad ten miles in length. by care
full measurements absolutely straight,
and with no grades. 1t ought to be the
best kind OF base line for you
TT didn't take the coast surveyors
long to decide that Maj. Whistler was
right. They accepted that ten mile
stretch as q starting point Of their
work and from it'reached a point with
their instruments some 60 miles away.
The gigantic task Of surveying the
coast line of the entire country was at
last under way on a scientific basis.
thanks to kindly and wise suggestion
on the part Of Jimmy Whistler's IA
ther. And It may be interesting to
note that the first measurement given
by the surveyors instruments was
found afterwards by field measure
ment to be so nearly correct that the
deviation was only about two inches
in the GO miles"
Copyright. 1910. by f. J. Edwards. All
pi0b
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

On the other hand. a. . banker there
are. to be sure. great responsibilities.
but very great and honorable oppor-
tunities. Al Q banker l should be free
from the annoyances. vexations and
uncertainties Of = political career. and
surely be able to gain q comfortable
competence for myself and my family
as long as live. I will turn my back
upon politics.
That is Just what he did-and
you know tho rest. Frederic P. o.
colt, four years after leaving the
comptroller's once. reached the presi.
dency of q trust company and made
that the greatest institution of its
kind in the country. Dan Manning
was chairman Of the Democratic state
committee. helped greatly to bring
about the election Of Grover Cleveland
as governor in 1882. and the very
same year that Mr.. Olcott became a
trust company president the political
astuteness Of his old friend. Dan
Manning. did wonders in securing the
Democratic presidential nomination
for Governor Cleveland.
Personally" concluded Mr.. Lamont.
'T have always believed that Mr.. Of.
colt might have been president in
1884 had he not decided to turn to
banking In 1879. And Dan Manning
was OF the same belief He told me
SO himself"
(Copyright. 1910. by e. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

This simple little dress is in soft
cream satin; the skirt has the fulness
gathered in at waist, then again to
the lace band at foot: this is Of coarse
lace, and is cut in a tab In front. The
kimono bodice is edged with lace
trimming to match skirt. and has the
slight fulness drawn into a lace waist
band. the sleeves are finished of in
the same way.
Material required: AZ yards satin
AZ inches wide, az yards lace.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Story of Political Resentment

broken your promise to me-. l shouted
in his face. And 1 tell you now that I
shall oppose your nomination for pres
ident. shall fight you In the conven.
ton. And II 1t is In the books. I shall
beat you And all he said in reply
was: Well. that's fair fighting. Tyner.'
He did not even explain why he had
broken his promise to me.
IL went to the Republican national
convention. held in Cincinnati in 1875.
Blaine, Conkling and Benjamin H. Bris-
tow OF Kentucky. who had been sec
retary OF the treasury under Grant.
were the leading candidates. The Ohio
Republicans-someo OF them. at least
were holding back Governor Ruther-
ford b. Hayes as dark horse. II
seemed to me that there was a splen-
did chance of a successful combination
in favor of Hayes. provided We could
get the time to effect such combina-
ton Well, we gained that time when
the gas suddenly gave out In the con-
vention hall. and the convention had
to adjourn, because OF darkness. until
the next morning. to the great dismay
of the Blaine men, who saw Blaine's
nomination almost within their grasp
Just before the light failed"
DO you know who played that his
toric trick on the convention" l In
terrupted.
That's been a well-kept secret" re-
piled General Tyner. DO you sup
pose that II knew. l would tell you?
But I will tell you now that overnight
we brought about the combination ne
cessary to make Hayes the winning
candidate. was in the thick OF the
fight. persuaded delegates from
other states besides some from my
own to enter into the combination. 80
that at the beginning of the balloting
on the morrow Hayes rushed forward
magnificently to victory.
AT last l felt had paid on James
G. Blaine. But l wanted to let him
know it. and I hunted him up some
time later in Washington. Well.
Blaine, we're even now said. Yes,
you did it, he answered without ex-
hibiting the slightest resentment And
my heart was touched. And have
| always felt . little regretful that
carried my resentment 30 far"
| tcopyriSht, 1910. BY a J. EAwards. An
Rights Rsssrvsd.)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

THE costume at tho left IL in russell
! colored face cloth. and is effective
ly trimmed with black military braid.
The skirt has q panel back and front
cut in with the lower edge OF sides.
tho upper part 10 laid on in wrapped
seams: buttons are sewn each side Of
front: six rows OF military braid are
then arranged at equal distances at
the foot. The coat il semi-ntting and
has the front and back panels laid on
the sides In wrapped seams. braid
trims the lower edge Of sides. also tho
collar and cuffs. Hat OF black felt.
trimmed with black satin bows com
pletes the costume.
Materials required: Biz yards cloth
Ae inches wide. Is yards braid. Al
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

yards silk or satin for lining coat. two
dozen buttons.
The second might be made in navy
serge: 1t has a panel taken down
front and back of skirt. terminating
In a box plat: on either side Of front
are two inverted plaits. these are
headed by a material strap pointed
at the end In which a button In sewn.
The coat II semi-ntting and has .
large sailor collar faced with materi-
al: the right front is cut in . point
and taken over to left. where fAsten-
ing Il formed. Hat OF navy chip
trimmed with a feather mount
Materials required: Six and one
half yards serge &C inches wide. seven
buttons.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Ironing Table Linen.

II Is said that an experienced
,aundress never sprinkles her linen.
She dries 1t thoroughly in the air.
then dips 1t into boiling water and
puts It through the wringer. Each
article Is then folded in a dry cloth
as smoothly as possible and allowed
to remain there for couple OF hours
or 20. Irons must be hot. but not
scorching. because the linen must be
ironed perfectly dry. Herein lies the
secret of tabls linen that IL guiltlsss
q starch.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
The Wheel Motif.

Huge flligree and jeweled wheel
motifs now ornament gowns. They
are made of old gold filigreelike fret
work, incrusted with giant sap
phires and imitation stones. and
linked together with heavy chains Of
beads and gold filigree balls.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Chenille Scarfs.

New scarfs that should make their
wearers Indifferent to any degree Of
cold. less severe than that of the arc
tic. are of chenille. They come in
navy blue, old blue. amethyst and 9TH
er fashionable shades. have chenille
fringes and are further adorned with
Persian borders.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
New SILK for eoarfs.

Among scarfs the newest material
10 fine silk cricot, like glove silk.
These como In all the fashionable
shades. Many scarfs have embroidered
and silk crochsted lace ends. In self
tones or in harmoniously contrastin0
coloro.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
A 4cAncroM.

Miss Brush suppose you don't
mind my being In your neld. Mr.
Gobel?"
Farmer Gobel (heartily)-The long
er you stay. the better. miss. Fact is.
the birds ave been very troublesome
this season.-London Tattler.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

Easy.
Does It cost much to clothe
family!" asked the economical man.
Not mine.' replied Mr. Sirius
Barker. MY only daughter is bare
foot dancer and my only son Is mar
athon runner"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Revenge.

ibid that poor, hen-pecked little man
give any explanation Of why he de-
cided to cremate his late wife instead
of burying hort"
"Yes. He said It was his only chance
to got even with her for the way she
always roasted him"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
Many Feel So,

Many Feel So.
I'm so sorry about 1t. but my hus-
oand actually hates music"
How strange!"
Isn't it. His prejudice Is SO strong
that he has to jump up and leave the
heater whenever the orchestra Is play
Ing an entr-acte."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02
The Lucky Man,

$50 you attended the Widgins-
Wooster wedding?"
"Oh, yes, l was there
"And did you congratulate the
lucky man?"
Sure. l remarked to the minister
that I was glad to see him making .
little money on the side.'
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

want every chronic rheumatic to throw
plasfer., and give MuNYoNs RHEUAA.
TISN REAEbY trial No matter whas
your doctor may say. NO matter Tnes
prejudieed you may be against all adver-
tised remedies. 20 at once to {rrHTqf {1Hrr H9sTqf-
fISN REMEDY. II It falls to give natls-
faction.I will refund your money.-Munyon
Remember this remedy contains no SAL
icylic acid. NO opium cocaine, morphine or
other harmful drugs. 1t is put NJ. under
the guarantee Of the Pure Food and Drug
For sale by all drussista Price. &c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

Hiding a tallow dip under q bushel
does not make It an arc light
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-02-02

Army Of Tslegraphsrs.
The telegraph companies Of this
country employ about 10000 persons.
This does not include the railro2
service.