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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-12-06

Note-Our prices are the same anC
will be till the market changes. Car.
ter's Economy Store, Price Makers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-12-06
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Ladies' sell you pretty Xmas presents cheaper than
make them See line of Aprons Sewing Sets,
Pin Cushions Center Pieces Dresser Scarfs Fancy Embroe
led Towels Bar Pins, Belt Pins Belts Hand Bags Fancy Gel
ulod Goods and other that are inexpensive but
yet useful gifts, especially Sofa Pillows
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-12-06
Extra Special.

DRESS GOODS.-6O-inch Scotch Suiting, in gray
tan and brown worth &c. special price - 48c
This is the best bargain of the season.
UNDERWEAR.-Our stock of Underwear is i'm
mense, We have put sale at one-halfp rice lot
OF ladies and childrens vests and pants.
Carpets, Mating, Druggets and Linoleum
We are offering some rare bargains in these for the
Xmas trade. No gift is more appropriate than a
beautiful rug.
We have many at--S1, So. So. rs, So. rs, So 50
Beautiful Ok seamless Brussels Drugges in Oriental
and floral patterns December Sale price $1,000 SIC. 05
9xlZ Brussels, worth $3.50 --------- 1905
9xlZ Velvets formerly $1,000 --------- 14.05
9xl2 Administer formerly $780, -------- 1905
9xl2 Administer formerly $500 -------- 10. As
The most beautiful Linoleum per So yd-- soc
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS.

How rapidly changes are being made in the equipment of fire departments in municipalities throughout the coun- try is indicated by the monthly sales of motor driven apparatus. When the volunteer companies with their hand drawn hose wagons begin to slide, a city showing any development used to see the advantage of horse drawn ap- paratus It was the best to be had until the autos reached such a degree of perfection that it was apparent that not only greater efficiency was given by the autos but the expense of main tenance was greatly reduced.
 This is appealing to all municipali- ties, large and small. During Octo- Der, ninety three cities in thirty states bought 114 pieces of motor apparatus at a cost of $6S4,o0O. Pennsylvania cities to the number of thirteen bought fourteen fire motors, valued at s84, 900; nine Massachusetts cities bought thir- teen machines costing $78,000, while Portland, Ore, made an investment of $6S, 300 in ten machines. Each ma chine sold during the month averaged $6,000 in price. but some went as high as $12.5O0, the price Portland paid for an aerial truck.
 This investment in one month of two thirds of million is a permanent one, overcoming the daily feed bill of horses, and at the same time getting better service. The large investments in such apparatus are not to be won- dered at.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
AMBASSADOR BRYCE

The resignation of Ambassador James Bryce, the representative of Great Britain at Washington, was indicated some time ago by the rumors then aioat as to it's probability. It is with a distinct feeling of regret that he has decided to end his diplomatic serv- fee in this country, and doubtless elsewhere, as his age of "A makes him realize that his literary desires will occupy his time and attention.
 Though his services as Great Brit aims representative in this country has not covered a long term of years. yet in those five years he has display- ed the high character of the man and scholar and through his excellent serv- ices the relations of the countries have been kept at the best level. He is a man who even from an Englishman's standpoint thoroughly understands the institutions and policies of this coun- try, and it is because of his personal ity rather than his office that he has come to be held in such high regard.
 An excellent choice was made in his selection 10 the post and it is to be hoped that his successor will deserve the same measure of regard as the re- suit of his statesmanship. The i'm portant question of the Panama canal bill is at present the leading issue be- tween the countries, though the arbi- tration treaty is one which would set the best sort of an example to the whole world. James Bryce has given 1t good impetus, and may similar in- fluences favor those concerned in the future as have in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
REFORMING CRIMINALS.

IL has come tO be recognized that in addition to the punishment which is intended for criminals by their con- finement in prison, that great things can be done for them in the way of reform which will result not only in their bettelment but in relief to so- ciety, and the families of the guilty ones, whose suffering is often the worst
 IL is a task which is not easy in the securing of results. The ground has to be gone over and over again, for it is the pulling of the criminal from that place in the system into which he fits when he gets his first sentence, which has the greatest eff feet. The desire is to break up the tendency of the spirit of the man be- fore he becomes hardened and in this regard the conditions in prisons, the attitude of the state and the laws have much to do.
 This was recognized 42 years ago when the first National Prison con- gress was held. At the session of the American Prison association. now ANaAS HtAu III bdlllnOTe, the many problems which confront the officials engaged in this work are being dis cussed- These gatherings result in the following out of the best lines of work and in the process of developing the best method of treatment, the indeter- minate sentence has been given quite an extensive trial II has had good results and bad, but it is still in the development stage, with the fact ex- isting that it must be made plain to the prisoner that these efforts in his behalf are as an aid to his better con- duct fin the future, rather than an en- couragement to return to an existence In crime. If the criminal can be re- stored to good citizenship, the effort is worth the trouble. Each prison re- form gathering develops new avenues of work and experiments for trial and Is intended to set in motion practical measures for the overcoming of un- favorable conditions, and the one in session will doubtless have it's recom- mendations.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
THE EXTRA SESSION,

If President elect Wilson is awaiting opinions on the matter of calling an extra session of congress for the pur- pose of revising the tariff, he cannot avoid the insistent call which is being given from all parts of the country that if any such action is to come, as it naturally must, following his elec- ton, that it come as soon as possible. Some of the democratic leaders are arguing for delay, that time necessary for preparing the bills be allowed, but 1t must be remembered that the demo- crats in congress are familiar with tariff legislation, and were well post ed enough last spring to inflict bills on the legislature which they wanted passed.
 With tariff cutting pending, the big issue on which the party made it's campaign, it is hardly the proper treat ment to the country to keep it waiting in an uncertain state for a year or two before anything is done. It would be poor use of the opportunity which has been given the party, to show that what it has been claiming is true. It is undoubtedly true that bills are all ready being drafted with reference to the tariff With an extra session, the bills would be put through within two or three months after the inauguration and then it would be possible for the business of the country to know just where it stands. Otherwise, after March, business which now has great Y1rnp1iGp Uril1 not hn in Q nncitinO fO know what to do. It will not be pre- pared to act on future orders, one way or another.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
THE LOGICAL COURSE.

In his first declaration since his defeat, Colonel Roosevelt keeps to the front the oft-repeated phrase used throughout the campaign, "The pro- gresssve party has come to stay" This reflects the opinion of the Colonel and some others of his political henchmen, but 1t will hardly have the same sig nifcance to those seven little govern ors who could have today been hold ing their office for another term or a higher office in the gift of their state, had the people felt the same way, or had they worked out their advocated changes within the party in a sincere manner. What has been the result?
 Stubbs of Kansas has been beaten for the United States senate; Carey of Wyoming is defeated; Glasscock of West Virginia is defeated; Aldrich of Nebraska is defeated; Osborn of Mich igan was not renominated, Bass of New Hampshire was not renominated; and Hadley of Missouri, who refused to follow the new party. is associated with other prominent republicans in the reorganization of the party along the lines which could have borne fruit had 1t been followed by the new party adhefents.
 Governor Hadley, with Senators Cummins, Kenyon, Works and prob ably LaFollette and others, are strong advocates of republican principles, and believe that the progressive ideas which they advocate can best be car ried out within the organization, and in that determination they are not only going 10 have the backing of the party but the strength of those who will return. They offer the logical so- lution, and it is arousing sentiment throughout the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

T never before realized how rich am!" declared the little stenographer. Last Wednesday evening I discovered, to my amazement, that Croesus and I are in the same class"
 Tell me about it." said the book keeper. "The firm profits so greatly by cur invaluable services that we are entitled to relax a little in business hours"
 Tt was the Ladies' Aid society,"" ex- plained the little stenographer. About month ago the president requested each one of us to bring $5 to be earn ed by our individual efforts. The mon ey was to be provided in one month from that day. It was for a special purpose and we all promised that we'd do as requested.
 There aren't many other girls in that society. They're mostly married women. So they talked and wondered how on earth they could earn $5 apiece. They sent on that way for two hours after the meeting was over. You see, they weren't supposed to bring any money that was given them-so they couldn't ask their husbands to help them.
 Well, last Wednesday evening the month was up. Of course, 1 just took 50 Dill that I'd saved rom my last check so I was perfectly safe. If l hadn't earned it myself I wouldn't have been able to bring it!
 We got there rather early-every one was anxious to see if every one else had brought $5. And, oh, they looked so worn out and tired and some of them even looked cross.
 When the meeting began they all began to tell how the money was earn ed-and that's what gives me my wealthy sensation!
 You know Mrs. Ward. Her hus- band owns nearly half the city, I be- lieve, and she has all sorts of motor cars and wears orchids all winter! Well, she brought only $4.30! She was almost in tears about it, and she of- fered to give the other 70 cents if they'd let her out of her husband g money Everybody was anxious to hear why she failed to earn the full sum What do you suppose she'd done Pressed her husbands trousers.
 She said she had started right in for she could charge only 10 cents T pair-and she knew there were only thirty days in 8 monthi So she hunted up all the trousers her husband owned and pressed them the first day. The1 each day she pressed the pair he had worn the day before-and then she tried to persuade him to change his trousers at noon sometimes, so she could press two pairs day, but ne
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
THE BULLETINS SHORT STORY
EARNING MONEY

refused. She was counting up the days, anu at the rate she was going she couldn't possibly get the $5 before the month was up! She made him pay her each day. Finally, near the end, in despair, she took all the pairs of trousers out of closet again and, find ing, she said, that they were a little wrinkled from hanging so long, she pressed them once more. It was that performance that ended her earning powers! Her husband said that tail- or was cheaper and did the work bet ter
 Mrs Cullen-you know, she gives presents worth hundreds of dollars to the church every little while. She fairly keeps 1t running at times. Well, she sold magazine subscriptions! She said that she found all her friends al ready were subscribers for all the magazines she had for sale. Finally she had to canvass the streets, and yet in order to make up the $5 she was compelled to sell three subscriptions to herself and then give away the magazines. We couldn't decide wheth- CT that was fair or not.
 Mrs. Briggs painted place cards! She said she spent most of the month in wondering what to do, and just q
 
 learned that a special friend OS hers was giving a luncheon. So sls told the friend that she'd paint place c1rds at 25 cents each. In ignorance, her friend took her offer-and she brought one of the cards to show! She had to laugh at it herself, for she'd never painted a thing in her life before and she thought those simple little things would be awfully easy; There was a or paints and didn't know what to mix for other colors-and on the red hill was a yellow house with blue l trimmings Those were the three col ors-and all the embellishments were of the same colors. They were really uniquel
 Mrs. Bradway is a dear little old woman who just drives around and | looks sweet and dainty and goes to church. She made a contract with her son to wheed his whole lawn for $5! Actually, when it got to me to tell how I earned my $5 l really fe!t ashamed that I'd done it so easily 1t didn't seem right! So Miss Brown who is studying music and has time | making ends meet, and 1 went into : corner and hid while we listened. Fol she had earned her money easily, tot just took the $5 paid her for on' Sundays singing in the choir!
 q wonder if all rich people feel sort of mean and incapable when they set l other people working! !''-Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAI
Living Versus Passing the Time

A certain prefect, banished by Yes pasian, left Rome to finish his days in the country; it was he who saidi
 T have passed sixty and ten years upon the earth, and I have lived seven of them," alluding to the profitable time he had spent in the country, cul- tivating his garden and his soul, as compared with the tumultuous non existence at the capital.
 Here is indicated a striking and thought compelling comparison.
 How much of your life have you lived. and how much of 1t have you merely passed?
 Yesterday, for instance, did you live really? Or was it merely an interval between things regretted in the past and things hoped for in the future?
 How often dare you say: "This now is life. I am happy. am feeling the joy of existence. I am expressing my inner self completely"
 Or is your life always a tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, with here and there bitter dashes of yester= day?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
OTHER VIEW POINTS

l.. T. Tingier, the lieutenant gover nor elect, says there will be no more lobbying done at Hartford. Just how this is to be stopped and just what kind of lobbying MT. Tingier means should be explained.-Meriden Jour nal.
 Rhode Island is unduly excited over the interruption of railroad building in it's midst. There is no proof that President Mellen of the New Haven bought the invading Canadians off. If there is proof, let's have it.-New Ha- ven Journal Courier.
 An exchange notes that Connecticut furnishes most of the nations hats. Right, and her factories are now run ming overtime to assist the great pub lie in paying its election bets. The hat business of the state will always prosper, no matter who Is elected ent-Bridgepor Telegram.
 It was hoped that England would hold to its intent of leading in the de- mands for the rest of Europe to Keep hands off" in the present crisis and let the Balkan states pursue their vic
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

hustle along the coal then the situa- tion becomes serious. There may be an abundance of coal at the mines, but if the consumer is unable to have it de- livered to his bins, what proffteth it? The interstate commerce commission has apparently acted wisely in empha- sizing the prompt release and return of all cars and such a general quickening in the handling of freight as will facili- tate both trade and trafiic.-AnsOnia Sentinel
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

President Taft isn't throwing up his hands because he was defeated and stopping all the good things he set In motion. He will continue them as If he was to be his own successor and turn over to his follower one of the greatest opportunities In his career.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

It looks as though most everybody but the Russells will benefit from the famous Russell estate in Massachu- setts. For months it has been before the courts and a quarter of million has been spent thus far and the end far off
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

When Hiram Johnson declared de- feat was only like missing a train, he evidently knew nothing of the Gen. tral Vermont, where the missing of a train means the end of hope and the trip might as well be abandoned.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

It is noteworthy fact that railroads are listening to the call of safety and reducing the speed on their fastest ex- presses. It is better to get to ones destination two hours later than not at all.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Tne simplicity of the ballot Is shown in the town of Ledyard. In the 2o2 ballots cast in the last election, eight were thrown out meaning that eight voters lost their right of suffrage, That was at the rate of four to every hundred voters. In Norwich. with
 machines. not a voter lost his vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

The special meeting of the bull moosers in Chicago may not be opened with hymn, but if 1t is, it might be appropriate to drop Onward, Chris tian Soldiers" for the present. and sing Revive Us Again"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

The Wisconsin dead man who saved his own life by stopping the runaway horses which were drawing him in a hearse to the cemetery proved not only that he was his own best friend but that he could come back.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Parental ProhIama

Where whipping may improve one boy 1t will create grudge and a thirst for revenge in another, Parents have several problems besides making . iiy- ing.-Atchison Globe
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

The appeal of the Red Cross for financial assistance in carrying out their work in Turkey is based on ne- cessity. It is a good cause and if the Red Cross ever has a chance to be of service the time is now and the place, wherever the opposing forces meet or practice their cruelties on the battle fields or in the besieged cities of Flu ropean Turkey. The appeal simply echoes the voices of suffering hunan- ity.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Finds Him on the Job.

That wheeze about opportunity knocking at a mans door is for the most part pure rot. Opportunity gen. orally overtakes a man at work.-Phil- adelphia Inquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

young man is the one in which he con- ceives an idea that he is being op- pressed by capitalism because he can't make a living at playing pool.-Gal- weston News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Andrew Carnegie tells the New York assessors that his debts exceed his real estate holdings in the metrop- oils. He would have little trouble in getting a fair sized loan, however.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

and less politics should be advocated now. It was untimely to urge it dur ing a political campaign, regardless of it's merits
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

The socialists made big gain in votes this year. but Congressman Ber- ger, the sole representative of the party in Washington, was defeated. His style didn't suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

It is sixteen years since the demo- crats began. While it hasn't exhausted their patience, their hunger for office seems to have been well whetted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

According to McManigal, all his bosses had to do was to pull the string and he did the rest. He lacked the courage of self-control.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

When the Moslems are driven out of Constantinople, the bargain hunters are planning a scramble for some of those nice Turkish rugs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

They have been racing the hens in egg-laying at Storrs for the past year, but the supply is shorter and the price higher than ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

The resignation of Ambassador James Bryce will take from Wash ington a distinguished diplomat. He has proved a wonderful representative for his country.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Kindness to Animals.

Every family should plant a few flower seeds, thus providing the fam. fly dog with soft earth in which to bury his bone.-TOpeka Capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Thus far Kermit has not informed the waiting people who father was praying for in the last contest.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

It looks as though the railroad map of New England would remain as it is for while longer. The Grand Trunk made a stiff bluff which brought their opponent to terms.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Happy thought for today; The walters are looking for increased re- ceipts when the income tax becomes law.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

France sends out a hospital ship to | the Grand Banks. It ministers impar- i italy to all nationalities.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
One Worry Passes.

Well, we won't have to listen to any more oratory or get mad at any more forecasts, nyway.-Hartford Times
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

John Schrank is to be tried soon for attempting to aSsassinate Colonel Roosevelt and will probably soon be serving out a prison sentence. The coloners life was spared so that he might face the trial he sought and the thankful populace granted it and gave him a decisive verdict promptly Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

The state textbook board of Texas wanted to have the picture of Abra- ham Lincoln expunged from the geog- raphy used in the schools, but the governor would not consent They did, however, take out the picture of I Taft and substitute Wilson. They may get Lincoln yet. There are some queer people in Texas, but Governor Colquitt has level head.-Bridgeport Stand ard
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

tories to the logical end, which meant the utter expulsion of the Turk from European erritory.-Hartford Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

No eredenee need be attached to the story that the Bulgars are delaying | their entry into Constantinople be- cause of threats by the Turks of de- stroying St. Sophia. Yet the world will rejoice if that beautiful and his toric structure escapes unscathed, and the occupation of the city by marines from 7TaI=hins gill be much Iess likely | to provoke such wanton vandalism than the entry of the hated victors.- Springfield Republican.
 The progressives who did not leave | the republican party, such as Governor | Hadley, Senator Cummins and Senator | Borah, have been in conference to l take means to secure control of the republican machinery and push the l party as a progressive party with Roosevelt and Beveridge ignored. The | present is certainly the opportunity of the progressives to show the country
 what they can really do, with the old | conservative leadership in the party
 and in the senate pretty much elim- inated.-Waterbury American
 A good many other things besides
 third -term-ism, the abolition of the
 constitution, and the passing of the
 control of the government to the syn
 dicate of trust magnates who enjoy
 the favor of T. Roosevelt were voted
 down on Tuesday It is clear, for in-
 stance, that the voters of the country
 are on record by a ten to four major
 tty in favor of the permanent abolition l of the "Ananias club and other n1is
 ances which have been prominent in
 our recent political history, but it is
 not necessary to name all of them
 here.-Hartford Times.
 Car shortage on nearly all lines of
 railway testifies to a gratifying large
 business. But if car shortage means | that the railway will not be able to
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

His Worst Day. The worst day in the life of any