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The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
MILLIONAIRE HUNISMEN PLAN Excl
Famous Brokaw Estate in North Caro-
lima to Be Used by Rich Lovers
Of Outdoor Sports

Randolph County in the foothills Of
the mountains OF North Carolina. and
partaking OF their rugged and Wild ma
ture, Is to furnish the location for what
viii be one Of the wealthiest and most
exclusive winter colonies and clubs IN
the South Atlantic States. The members
VIII be miIIionaires of Chicago. New
York, Boston. Philadelphia, Pittsburg
and washington prominent feature
OF the new club win be hunting. while
unusual facilities viii be afforded for all
sorts Of outdoor sports.
Fairview Park. the magnificent coun-
try estate OF W. Gould Broksw, Of
New York, has been obtained as the
home Of the new club, the leaders in the
movement having completed an arrange
ment by which they will take over the
handsome estate during the coming sum
mer. The Brokaw estate consists Of
2,500 acres Of land. while an additional
81 Loo acres immediately surrounding this
tract are under lease for a long period
as a hunting preserve.
At Fairview Park the club members
win find practically all that could be
desired as club equipment awaiting thep.
1t Is said that Mr. Brokaw has spent
more than $4,000 in the development Of
his estate, and II is widely known as one
Of the most complete and extensive in
America. Besides a handsome manor
house, which looks as IL it had been
transplanted from wealthy English es-
tate, there IS a charming Swiss chalet,
two or three bungalows, stables for
hundred horses, kennels for three score
or more dogs, and cottages for tenants,
while there are excellent polo grounds,
golf links, tennis courts, SC.
Club For Men Only.
The manor house viii be used as the
clubhouse proper. Accommodations will
be afforded there only for the male
members Of the colony. The building is
ideally arranged for the purpose, being
l6O feet in length and containing large
halls, or living rooms. billiard room, gun
room, library, gymnasium, ballroom,
swimming pool, baths. squash court,
rife range, ten-pin alley, &C, in Saddi-
ton 10 a number Of large sleeping rooms
on the second floor.
To club members with families viii
be given appropriate sites for bungalows
and a number Of these attractive houses
will probably be erected next fall. The
topography OF the land affords an ex-
ceIlent setting for this attractive type
Of architecture and in all probability the
new structures will be confined almost
exclusively to this type.
The story of Mr.. Brokaw's activity in
North Carolina is interesting. Tales Of
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
COMMISSION TO MEET.

A general conference OF representatives
Of the Fiftleth Anniversary OF the Bat
tile OF Gettysburg Commission will be
held in this city for three days begin
ming next Monday, for the purpose OF
furthering plans for the gigantic en-
campment wn.ch is to be held on the
historic battlefield July l to 4, Isi3
At the copference a bill which Is soon
to be introduced IN Congress providing
for the celebration viii be considered.
The Legislatures OF q number OF States
have passed bills providing for appoint
ment OF commissions to make arrange
ments in their respective territories for
the celebration.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26

Treatment consists of rest. fresh air, and
the best OF food, with the withdrawal OF
corn. II blood can be obtained from the
vein OF a patient who has had peIIagra
and permanently recovered from II and
directly Injected into the veins Of the suf-
terer' the latter will have a much better
cha0nce OF recovery. This is the best
treatment. outside Of general hygiene.
How to prevent the spread OF the dis
ease threatens to become a very serious
problem for the American nation We
now have more than 5000 cases in this
country, and more are being discovered
every day. The problem will never b..
so severe with US as Il Is with Italy. for
We 90 not have the extreme poverty here
that they have there.
The writer has visited the rou,,-,,
districts OF Italy. where the disease is
prevalent and has found that il is espe-
elally rife IN certain villages where a whole
family live in one hut. often Of straw
and where breakfast, lunch. and dinner
consist Of the same articles OF food tbs
staple food being corn bread However.
We 90 nave entirely too much of It in
some OF our institutions. where people
are forced too live close to each other
and where the food is rarely what II
should be.
Develops In AsyIums.
Some believe that the insane asyluns
are filled as result Of peIlagra, but
il seems much more reasonable to sup
pose that the disease has actually de-
veloped therein. The problem must be
faced squarely, on the hand there is no
need for foolish denunciatIon. and on the
other hand every institution in which pei
lagra has developed should be carefully
Inspected, both for more cases. and as
to the quality Of the food, and to the
possibility Of the spread Of the conta-
giOn either by too close proximity, or
through the agency Of some insect. such
as the bedbug- This last point is made
advisedly because in the past Il has
been found that most Of the diseases
that occur in crowded quarters are either
directly due to bad food or 10 vermin.
1t Is to be hoped that the exact cause OF
pellagra will soon be known: our corn
industry is so great that il is unpleas-
ant to have IL resting under any stigma.
however ill-founded. When we do know
the cause We can combat the disease
and its means Of spread. and wipe 1t out
as eftectually as We have done malaria
or yellow fever.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
BARTHOIDT AGAIN PRESIDENT.
Reelected at Meeting of Interpar-
Iiamentary Union Group.

At the annual meeting Of the Ameri-
can group OF the Interparliamentary
Union yesterday in the Speakers libra
ry, Representative Richard Bartholdt
Of st. Louis was unanimously reelected
president.
Senator Theodore Burton of Ohio was
reelected vice PRESIDENT and Represent
ative II. F. Eroussard OF Louisiana
secretary. President Bartholdt was au-
thorized TO mike any appointments
necessary to fll vacancies on the execu-
tive committee. A committee was ap-
pointed to consider the advisabilIty OF
requesting President Taft to act as
mediator between Italy and Turkey.
Following the business meeting. at
which about fifty members OF the House
and Senate were present, Or. c. L.
Lange, formerly secretary OF the Nobel
committee of the Norwegian Parlia-
ment. and now executive officer OF the
Interparliamentary Union. with head
quarters at Brussels. addressed the
American group on the work Of the or
saniEation.
The American group Of the Interpar-
hamentary Union has membership Of
about 80 members Of Congress and
thirty Senator's The object OF the union
is TO promote International peace
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26

the fine game shooting in North Caro-
ina's foothills drifted IN 70 Newport.
Tuxedo. and New York. IS long as twen-
ty years ego. Mr. Brokaw was an ar
dent sportsman. and he determined to
investigate. He made q trip South Sc
lected the region about High Point. and
spent a number Of busy and happy days
hunting He returned again the next
year and the charm Of the stiii wild sec
ton, with its crisp. invigorating atmos-
phere, and delightfully."- cool and peaceful
nights, so gTipped the New Yorker that
he decided 70 purchase land and build
q permanent home.
Country's Best Game Preserve.
What Is now Fairview Park was pur-
chased and Mr. Brokaw erected a mod
est colonial residence and began the
work OF developing what is now. accord
ing to. many sportsmen who have trav-
eled the country over, the nnest game
preserve in the United States. The vast
woods, the small stretches of cultivated
or seni-cultivated elesrings afforded ideal
cover for the game
Mr.. Brokaw, however, was not salts
fed with the native game, although fine
shooting is AFFORDED by the little brown
quail. More than 5000 pheasants were
imported and special runs provided for
them. Three ponds were created for the
were brought in in large numbers. The
deer in the large preserve were protected
and have increased rapidly, while there
Is no end to squirrels, snipe, and other
attractive game, to say nothing OF coons,
o'possums. and the commoner gama
With this game preserve brought TO .
satisfactory state. Mr.. Brokaw turned
his attention to the development of the
material part Of his estate. Erecting his
paIatial manor house and the extensive
stables and kennels that now adorn the
place, and establishing the polo grounds,
golf course, tennis courts. &c
Is millionaire Colony.
The success of Mr.. Brokaw in the de-
velopment Of his estate attracted the
attention Of other wealthy men, and
now within a few miles OF Fairview
Park are located the attractive estates
and winter homes OF a number Of mill |
Iionaires. including George J. Gould, P. |
L. LoriIlard, ond Clarence Mackay. All
these and a large number of the guests |
they have had during the past few years |
have been interested in the formation |
Of a club and the establishment Of q |
winter colony in this section. The mat |
ter has been talked for three or four |
years, but not until the past winter has |
anything definite be done. Finally |
acceeding TO the insistence Of those In
including a number Of his clos ]
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26

est friends, Mr.. BrolSaw agreed to sur
render his estate for the purpose Of a
club. Securing this assurance the pro-
moters OF the new club began TO work
on the details. The membership Of the
club is TO be limited to 200, and none
who could not pass muster" at Newport
VIII be admitted. Its exclusiveness, Il
is said, will be one Of the features OF
the club. The committee on organiza-
ton consists Of A. r. Duke, Gen. J. Fred
Pierson, DR.. A. L. Seaman, George c.
Smith, and Mr.. Brokaw. The members
will be selected from the most eXclu-
sive clubs In Chicago, New York, Phila-
delphia, Washington, and other cities.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26

early professors. including some OF the
leading physicians and scienific men Of
Washington, nine men have built into
the work OF this school an aggregate OF
over go years Of service.
The School OF Medicine is greatly
strengthened by its close relation with
the Freedmen's Hospital, built and
equipped at a cost Aof over a half mil
lion dollars, and supported by the gov
ernment. The hospital is built on a part
Of the campus adjoining the School OF
Medicine ceded to the government by
Howard University. Daily clinics such
as are held by. the professors are OF i'm
measurable value in modern medical edu-
cation.
In conformity with the spirit Of the
organic law Of the university, the School
Of Medicine, including the Medical, Den
tai, and Pharmaceutlc Colleges, Is open
to all persons. without regard TO sex
or race, who are qualified by good
moral character. proper age and suitable
preliminary education.
The School Of Medicine began its first
session October 2S, 1858, with eight stu
dents, seven colOred and one white.
While the institution was an Outgrowth
Of the Civil War and established pri-
marily for the descendants OF the bond
men. its doors have been open TO all
who have the mental and moral equip
ment without regard to race or sex. II
was the first in the District Of Column
bia TO admit women
The phiIanthrOpic spirit in the truest
sense OF the word has characterized and
controlled this institution. The pro-
fessors have been men OF ability. The
faculty has been as a unit for progress
and has tried to place the school, so
far as apparatus, necessary appli-
ances, &c. are concerned. on a par
with the best in the country. Although
the medical department has been sOreIy
handicapped by lack OF funds, this ideal
has always been foremost in the minds
OF the stan, and has been steadily
maintained.
Have LenEthened Courses.
The department has gradually length
ened its course from two sessions OF
four months to three of six months each
and finally to four sessions OF eight
months each. The courses have been
changed from night to day work. The.
student body has grown from eight in
1858 to ever four hundred and the fac
ulty has increased from four members
to more than forty. The department has
graduated to date LIS students so
medical, LIS dental, and no phsrmaceutic
These graduates are to be found IN
practically every State and Territory.
on every continent and the Islands of
the sea" They are meeting with sue
cess. occupying positions OF trust and
honor not only as practitioners, but
also in the services OF the Army. Navy,
Marine Hospital Service. and the Dip
lomatic Corps, as we'll as health officers
and teachers. The dentist to the Em-
press OF Japan is one OF Howard's
graduates
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26

The development OF the club and win
ter colony viii be along lines different
from those pursued at Pinehurst and
Southern Pines These places have large
hotels and while the expensiVeness Of the
resorts leads to a certain excluslveness.
there Is quite a spirit Of democracy.
However. many OF the attractions viii
be the same, the greatest one being the
excellent climate, which resembles that
Of Southern France. having an average
temperature Of 5s degrees and being re-
markable for its uniformity, seldom 60
ing below the freezing point in winter
and being comparatively cool in sum-
mer.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
Two Hurt In Explosion.

Perth Amboy. N J.. May S.-The 81
10000 plant OF the Didier-Marsh Com
pany at Keasbey, N. J., was partially
destroyed by IRE to-day. Two men were
hurt In an explosion.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
Generous So Bottle Free By Nan

yoa suRer frqm ErnspsF, FailInr eicknerI
opaeinet o. have children that % 90, nv New fssf
ment va rerEe them, end al You are ssted % a. Il
% I'D LOT EhEE - Botte 81 Dr. llayaI Porrula
~ hae reiigye6 permanently ne very uIcrIf eaS--
Enen eysrything else hAa failed. Pliass VIZ ~
eife AGE And complete addreu : u y
QRs.Ms q. NAY. gte Pearl 81. Nsv Ysrt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
Real Estate Transfers.

Dan Fitzgerald and wife to w. A
Smith, 80 acres in No. 6, 81, $50.
Clemmie Gates ct al. to Jack John
son, lot IN No. Is, s110
r. G. Fluffy and wife to r. L. Lock.
ert, 55 acres in No. 3, ss75.
R. L. lockert TO DorrelI y. Harris
and wife. IS acres IN No. 3, s1.075.
Miss Kate Davis to j. II. Verhine es
al, 81 acres 10 No. /, $3.50.
J. G. Burdick and wife 70 a. II.
Briggs and wife, lot IN Union City.
$500.
G. B. White and wife to Thad D. Lee,
lot in Union City, $500.
g. T. Hughes and wife to w. s.
CIeek, lot IN No =. q. 800.
Leslie Freeman ct ali to Mary Al
Halliburton. lot il No. IS, 1915.
W. P. Rogers and wife 70 DR.. w. A..
Mailing, lot in Union City, 81. $50.
G. i. Moffatt 10 ]. E. Moffati and
vile, lot in Troy, 50. 500.
JE Mofsatt and wife to G. L. Moi
iast, Ios ID Troy, s.. 600.
". 5. cleek and wife e .. r Maxey.
los IN No. 8. $3.50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17

Coal Coke wood oaII Eel l50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
cit Up.

You will have to git up and git II
you find more enjoyable place to
spend your Sunday mornings than in
Bro. Stuart's class of Loyal Sons at the
Opera House-that Is. il you are boy
not too little for long pants, and not too
old to know what it means to enjoy
and learn. Nineteen we're present last
Sunday II you were not there, can
you tell WHY? Those nineteen are
going 10 do the same thing over again
the next Sunday. Why? You'd bet
ter come and find out.
The prospects for Friday night look
good. What's on for Friday night?
Why don't you know? It's the meet
ing Of the boys, Of course. Yes. you
are invited. Where? Out at Bro.
Quinn's, or just plain Ralph's, if you
please. Come!
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17

Committee Oh credentials recon-
mended that the respective delegations
from each county be seated
Nominations for Congress being in
order. Hon. ~. n. Beasley. 81 Halls.
was nominated unanimously
s. Homer Taium vas nominated for
The Presidential elecsor
Hon. q. r. Taylor and Judge ~ r..
posson wes0 elected delegates 3 the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
Death Of Mrs. shotfnsr.

Mrs. Mary Shoffner died at the home
Of her daughter. Mrs. Florence Harris,
in this city last Saturday morning. Mar.
%. 1912. after an illness OF three or
four years duration.
Deceased was native OF Lincoln
County, and was born near Fayetteville
May %. 1s4l.
In the flower Of early womanhood
she was united in marriage to Daniel P.
shoffner Dec. IS, 1865. They moved
to Bedford County, and in 1867 to IN
ion City. where Mr.. Shoffner became
one Of the leading spirits IN the lumber
and furniture days OF Union City.
He was, in fact. the Napoleon of the
lumber and furniture industry here.
and co-extensive with our rapid rise in
the world as a young city he became
one of the most important figures in
Southern industries when they were in
deed very rare in the South. It was
through his enterprise, as well as a
number of our pioneer citizens, that
Union City became one of the most inn
portant centers Of the State, a position
she has sustained, Notwithstanding the
fact that the furniture industry here is
thing Of the past.
Mrs. Shoffner. the companion Of the
great captain Of manufacture and trade
in Union City, was no less a great per-
sonality. She was woman Of intellect
and character, endowed by nature and
accomplished in the social ethics and
domestic arts Of her generation, graced
with Christian virtues and heart of ten
derness and devotion, attached to loved
ones with bountiful affection, active in
all good works and firm to her faith
and religion,
Mr.. Shoffner was accidentally killed
in an elevator shaft at Memphis some
years ago.
Mrs. Shoffner, back in the old Lin
coin County home, was motherless at a
tender age and adapted herself to the
duties OF the household and the care OF
five younger sisters and brothers with
the warmth and devotion OF mother
heart. and she grew up beloved in an
unusual degree by everyone who knew
her.
Many years ago the Shoffner cottage
was built at Monteagle, and Mrs Shoff-
ner had summefed there almost regu-
larry every year. Except for few
years in Memphis the family lived in
Union City. There were three daugh-
tiers to bless the union. One, whose
name was Ella vesta. died in girlhood.
The Others are Mrs. Florence Harris
and Mrs. Lottie Turner, this city.
Mrs. Shoffner embraced the Christian
religion in girlhood and joined the Bap-
fist Church. After locating in Union
City she became member Of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church, and when
the union Of the churches took place
she cast her lot with the U. s. A. Pres
byterians.
Services we're held 10 the city Sum
day. conducted by Rev. zwinale, at the
and the remains were interr-
ed at East View underneath tribute
Of flowers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
cLAYToN.

Mrs. Scott Green went to Hickman
last Wednesday.
School win close here Friday after a
session Of nine months.
Hurtle and Oracle DonneIl made a
trip to Union City Monday.
Rev. H. W. stigIer filed his regula r
appointment at Dyersburg Sunday.
Monday Mr. Clarence Bruer had a
sale at his home He and his family
viii start to New Mexico this week,
where they will make their future home.
Mr.. A. E. Caldwell was In Nashville
last week buying goods. He was ac-
companied by his little son who became
very sick while there. He is reported
better.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17

Chicago convention. n. B. Lovelace
and T. J. Lowell we're elected as alter
mates.
Motion was carried that the chairman
appoint seven members on this COM
mittee from the district at large.
A resolution was carried endorsing
]. G. Burdlck as chairman of the
Ninth Congressional Executive Com
mittee for the ensuing two years.
Motion carried to empower the exec
utive committee to fill any vacancies.
Resolution was lost offered by w. G.
Watts to endorse Theodore Roosevelt
for Republican nomination for Presi-
dent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
lust Received.

Fresh Car Lime. Order now, as it is
whitewashing time and also time to
sprinkle lime around your premises.
Darrell lime and l bushel sand, deliv-
cred for 81 90.
HARRIS, McADoo e DoDsoN,
10 Phone 597
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17

Ringlet Strain Barred Plymouth
Rocks good winter layers. Eggs from
pen beaded b. Memphis paze cocker
el. $3.50 for Is. Satisfactory hatch
guaranteed. Phone S. Ii
MKs. CLARENCE CLoYs
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17

General May was sentenced to death
at London, KY, for the murder Of Mrs.
Merida, for the killing Of whose hus-
band he is now serving life sentence.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
EGGS for Sale.

We have eggs for sale from pure-bred
Indian Runner Ducks. price $50 per
setting Of 49,
HAROLD AND LEE THOMPSON.
ga RID. NO. 4, Phone Al.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17

ROOMS FOR RENT. Rooms for
light housekeeping. Call or address
900 Try street. 2-tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17

SEED CORN. Pure Big st. Charles
Seed Corn, carefully selected, |. D. b.
Union City at s. per bnshel Please
give order early.
WILL p. NOM, r. +. d. No. 4,
10 Union City. Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
Eggs, Eggs, Eggs.

From White Wayandotts that are pur-
white, the best all purpose fowl, great
winter layers. Eggs 81. so for is. fer
tility guaranteed. Also Duroc Jersey
Hogs Of the best breeding and individu-
atty. Come and see or write your
wants. w. ]. BEAUcHAMp,
Soft Union City, Tenn, r. +. d. 4.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-17
r 0OK--TOOK-A lot "A GOOD

LOOK LOOK LOOK-A lot Of good
sewing machines to close out cheap. All
in perfect good condition. Now is your
chance IL geta coed sewing machine at
a low price. Phone 382 or IS.
2-1t j. G. SAUNDERS, Constable.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-19
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