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The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
The steamer That Opened the .Cr.eker
Lines at ChattanOoga.


Line1 at Chattanooga.
From a wartime photo; sketch based on a rare
pbotosrsph in the hassaehusetts Loyal Lesion col-
lection.l
when loading with supplies at Bridgeport befors her
memorable trip up the river The larger photo shows
her she when completed several months la.e.
Ferry. II the boat drifted IL might be
attacked and perhaps captured.
Crawling slowly up the flood. the
little steamer at nightfall was still
some miles short of Kelleys Ferry.
Heavy. rain swept the river in blind
ing sheets The men in command of
the boat knew nothing of the stream
above them: hardly one among them
was competent to handle a steamboat
under favorable conditions.
Yet they kept on, with Lieut.. Col.
lie Due, for want of a pilot. at the
wheel. Late in the evening a light was
deserted in the gloom OF the south
bank. 1t probably belonged to a Con-
federate camp. The boat seemed an
age coming up to the light, which
proved to come from small fire, be-
fore which a sentry paced in the rain.
The man was hailed and asked TO
what regiment he belonged. He replied
''the Tenth TENNESSEE" He was a
COn1ederate, out not Warlike one. he
did not demand the Chattanooga sur
render, but preferred a request that
the boat land and provide him with
hot whisky. Being asked how far away
Kelleys Ferry was. he declared II was
right over thar" and pointed to a
light which now appeared on the north
bank.
Steering for the light the anxious
men on the Chattanooga found them
selves soon hailed by Union sentry.
They were safe at Kelleys Ferry. In
a few hours the steamers cargo was
on the way to Chattanooga by an easy
road but eight miles long.
Thenceforth half rations were TO be
no longer necessary in the Army of
the Cumberland. Other steamers
Joined the Cracker Line" and one OF
those repaired being powerful enough
to pass the Suck" the terminus of the
line became Browns Ferry. near Chat
tanooga.
Tomorrow - War CorrespOndents
Prisoners at Riehmond.
(CopyriEht lsi3l
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
THE WAR DAY BY DA Z
Fifty Years Ago.
October 30 lsss-e Chattanooga Which Had Been Built BY
Soldiers Bridgeport Ala, Opened the Cracker Line. Up the
Tennessee River from hat Point for Supplying the Army Of the Cum
berand, Bedeged at Chattanooga with Raiona
written expressly for The Herald.1

after the Investment Of Chattanooga by
the army OF Gen Braxton Bragg. Or
ders for building IT were approved by
Gen. W. S. Rosecrans. then commanding
the Army of the Cumberland, and the
work had been undertaken by the quar-
termaster's department.
+ Bridgeport was chosen as the place for
building the boat because 1t was the
terminus of the railroad from Nashville.
Hundreds OF tons OF stores and forage
had accumulated at Bridgeport. but un-
less they could be taken up the river by
steamer the army might starve for want
OF them.
Direction OF the building was intrusted
to Capt. Arthur Edwards. of the, quarter
masters department. whose home was
Detroit A detachment OF the First
Michigan Engineers was assigned to the
work, and such civilian shipvrights we're
employed to aid as could be found.
Later the work came under the direc-
ton of Lieut.. Col. w. G. lie Due, chief
quartermaster at Bridgeport. A ship
builder from Lake Erie, a very capable
mechanic. named Turner. was employed
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
HEAVY PRODUCTION OF
FLUE-CURED TOBACCO
Amount Raised Annually Is Said to
Be About 215,ooo,0oo
Pounds.

Tbe normal annual production of fiue-
cured tobacco on a farm-weight basis is
estimated to be about 2l5.OoO.OOo pounds.
according TO Bulletin No. ls of the De-
partment OF Agriculture. This type Of to-
bacco Is the only American-grown variety
that has shown a tendency to expand our
exports. About 40 per cent. or about 80.
900. 900 pounds. is exported and the remain
der is used In domestic consumption.
'.All things considered, this hue-cured
type OF tobacco is unsurpassed in popu-
larty." states the report, '-and Is adapted
to q variety OF uses. including granulated
and cut smoking tobacco. both paper and
ali-tobacco cigarettes. and plug filler and
wrapper; in fact, IL Is adapted TO all the
regular forms in which tobacco is used
except standard cigars ana snuff. In
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30

Fifty. years ago today the steamer
Chattanooga. which had been built by
soldiers at Bridgeport. Ala. opened the
Cracker Line" up the Tennessee River
from that point, for supplying rations
to the Army OF the Cumberland, be-
sieged at .Chattanooga.
The northern terminus of the steam
er,s route was at Kellys Ferry, forty
i've miles by the river above Bridge
port and eight miles by wagon road from
Chattanooga. Prior to the Chattanooga $
arrival there. on. the night of October 30.
1858, the Federal army, which had been
besieged. at Chattanooga since Septem-
ber 2, could get supplies only by haul
ing them from Bridgeport. fifty miles
over a steep mountain range.
This means of supply was not suffi-
cient to feed the army. The men were
on half rations and the animals had
grown so weak and thin that they could
scarcely haul the empty wagons Up
TO October q the enemy had controlled
the south bank Of the river between
Bridgeport and Chattanooga On the lat
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
STEVENSON, ON, TRIAL.
colores waiter Face. jury .,
Charxe of MURDER.

Alonzo Stevenson. colored. was placed
on trial before Chief Justice Clabaugh
yesterday in connection with a charge Of
first degree murder. resulting IN the
death Of John Hammond, July II last
Stevenson was a waiter at an Avenue
hotel and Hammond was . guest. A
quarrel arose between Hammond and
Stevenson and the latter left the room
to return In ten minutes with a knife
with which he Is alleged to have stabbed
Hammond, infiicting fatal wounds The
panel was exhausted before a jury vas
obtained. and an adjournment. taken un-
til today.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
A spicy sAchea.

A most lovely sachet may be made Of
mixture OF rose leaves, lavender, violet
leaves and a fragrant spice. packed IL
a square envelope OF bolting cloth Zone
thickness) and tied with two colors Of
satin bebe ribbon. lavender and green
Or rose and green. with q rosette and
the stamens OF an artificial apple blos-
som. to look like a flower.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
In Velvet and steel.

In its latest expression the coquettish
neck bow Is a cute little affair in black
velvet ribbon edged at both sides with
tiny steel beads or with a little steel
buckle. Some of the bows are Of inch
wide velvet ribbon. formed into four
loops and lacking ends. But others are
composed only Of seven or eight ends
radiating from a steel circlet. The metal
edging prevents the narrow velvet from
curling or twisting, ana although the
beads are tiny. to attach them Is easy.
Moreover. the use OF steel on neckwear
is rather a novel fashion. and that Is
what the average woman Is looking for.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
The su.pepder Girl.

The shirtwaist girl is now going in for
suspenders. but they are giorifed YER
sion OF the idea, which she has stolen
from her brothers wardrobe. In fact.
so gorgeous are they that It seems q
pity that they must be covered by the
MILDLY blouse which she wears with her
tennis and golfing skirt. The straps are
OF dull gold or silver lace, supplemented
by jeweled chains that hang from each
shoulder and in front fasten under a
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
Bungalow Curtains.

For a bungalow or shooting lodge or
any cottage in the country. where the
daintiest effect with the least washing
is desired in the way Of curtains a most
useful article is the japanese towel One
OF these blue and white towels hung
at each side Of the window with another
tackled crosswise at the top as a canopy
makes a very attractive window decora-
tion.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30

Miner. Observe ssMitehen Day"
Scranton. Pa. Oct 2a-Throughout the
anthracite field today miners celebrated
Mitchell Day. In honor Of the anniversary
Of the swissvale strike in 1909. and hardly
4 wheel turned
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30

There is no need of guide posts on
the road to ruin
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
THE REAL SECRET
OF W0MANLY BEAUTY
The Inner Light Of Sweetness Within
VIII Gradually influence Your
countenance.
BY Elsa RYAN.

So many prominent actresses have re-
Gently given their views on how 10 be
beautiful. that a modest girl such as /
am naturally feels a little shy about
coming out with her ideas on this topic.
Really. have no wonderful secret that
win change woman who Is not pretty
into a dream OF beauty, and I don't
think that any one else has. either yet
do know one thing within the reach
Of every woman that will make her more
attractive in every way.
Do you know that II you will practice
on your own disposition and with your
own features you may have individual
beauty. Just help yourself and you may
be quite radiant without going TO an
expensive specialist" TO have ydur face
made over. Make your own face over.
Smooth, out the enemies Of beauty that
bring lines to your face by letting the
inner light of sweetness within gradually
influence your countenance.
Perhaps you remember that old song
that began. Cheer UP. Mary, don't be
signing. signing. you look better when
you're smiling. smiling. and the love
light In your eye"
Beauty's Best Friend.
That old song contains the secret Of
beauty's best friend-a smile A radiant.
odnouluy viii bt1uc over a uOfncty
woman's Ugiiness until she appears fas-
cinatingly pretty. A glowing smile will
make II plain that a plain girl Is pretty.
And nice features plus q smile equals
wonderful effect.
Now to smile you don't need to twist
your features into a Cheshire cat grin.
A smile is not q surface affair. A smile
wells up from within. II needs health.
contentment, and knowledge that you
are doing your best with your life to
make IL q smile instead of a grin. A
smile means that envy, JEALOUSY, and
malice are banished from your life and
that sweetness holds sway.
A man may smile and smile and be
villain STILL" but a smile. a real
smile. only lights a woman's eyes and
mouth with radiance when she has a
smiling soul.
This is what I might call my receipt
for smiling soul-health. ambition. and
the, certain sureness that Gods in His
heaven alPs right with the world"
smile requires no more physical ex-
ertion than a frown- A smile just
means beaming instead OF sullen eyes.
and II Is a way TO beauty that is free to
all, and makes for more llveliness around
one than the statuesque perfection that
gains admiration but no real sympathy
and love.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30
SOLDIERS rs shipbuildcr..

History has given liberal mention TO
this pioneer vessel of the Cracker
Line" The circumstances of her con-
structton and earlier voyages appealed to
the imagination of the men who depend
ed on her for a change from half rations
% full stomachs.
Work on the boat had begun the week
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30

De date Gen. Grant had succeeded in
fir wing bridge, across the Tennessee
a. Browns Ferry, two miles west OF
IN ttanooga, connecting his troops with
taose of Gen. Joseph Hooker, who was
in Lookout Valley This had cut on
the enemy's outposts on the river below
Lookout Valley and promised a safe
passage of the river for steamers.
At that time. however. the Federals
had no available boats on the river. One
large boat, at Chattanooga was useless
because of damage to her machinery.
Another; at Bridgeport, was undergoing
repairs. Thus it fell to the little Chat
tanooEa. which had been launched only
four days before. TO open the Cracker
Line by which the army was to be fed.
AS the little boat was not powerful
enough to stem the current OF the
Suck" or rapids, a few miles below
Chattanooga, where the river contracts
i'm its course between the lofty walls of
a mountain pass, il was necessary for
her to make a landing at the nearest
practicable point below, which was Kel-
l6V'S
The Washington herald., 1913-10-30

Tonorrow - War Gsrrespondent
Prisoners at Riehmond.
(CopyriRht, lsl3a
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
80 chanaeabls pr.ssesl


Al the recent international Congress
Of Applied Chemistry in London one
Of the most celebrated lecturers, Gia-
como Ciamician. predicted that women
OF the future will not be cOntented
with a dress which remains constantly
OF one color, but will demand colors
that change in harmony with their sur
roundings.
Thus the color OF the apparel may
be changed without changing the
dress. Passing from darkness to light
the color would brighten, thus con-
forming automatically to the environ
ment-the last word In fashion for the
future.
This prediction will come true as
soon as chemists learn to understand
better what are called "phOtotropic
colors," or colors that change with
the intensity of the light upon them.
In mems wear this might mean that
the light-colored suit of the bright
summer day would be transformed
into a dark suit at night
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
RAILROAD SURGEON DISCOV. 1
ERS WONDERFUL REMEDY |
For Man and Beast, the Old Reliable
DR.. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil
Relieves Pain, Stops the Bleedingl
and Heals al the same time.

Thousands of Farmers and Stocktnen
know it already, and a trial will convince
YOU that DR.. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC
HEALING OIL is the most wonderful
Remedy ever discovered for Wounds,
Burns, Old Sores, Csrbuncles, GRADUATED
Eyelids, all Skin or Scalp Diseases, and
also for Barbed Wire Cuts, Calls, Sores,
Scratches, Shoe Boils, Warts, Mango on
Dogs, etc Continually people are finding
new uses for this famous old Remedy Sold
by nearly all Druggists. If your Druggist
hash it, sendus Soc. in stamps for me-
dunn size, or 81 90 for large size, and twill
be sent by Parcel Post. Money refunded
if not satisfactory. We mean it. Paris
Medicine Co. 2622 Pine ST., ST. Louis, Mo.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
CRUST COVERED BOYS HEAD


Bolton, Ga.-"My little boys head
was covered with a hard thick crust,
which cracked with the least pressNA
causing discharge of bloody g
ton which was so offensive that
could hardly hold him. He was very
cross. Some called it milk crust,
another running letter and another &C.
zema.
After trying several patent medi-
cines l decided to try Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. After using the sample
| purchased some Cuticura Soap and
box of Cuticura Ointment. After us
ing Cuticura Soap and Ointment three
days was able to remove all the
crust and in one week he was entirely
cured. Cuticura Soap and Ointment
also cured my baby of an liberated
sore behind her ear and now we think
we cannot keep house without them"
(SignedD Mrs. Charles .Poss, Nov. 5,
1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
Throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
YOUNG Man Took Warning.

Charles, said sharp voiced WON
an to her husband in railway car,
do you know that you and once had
a romance in railway CARP
Never heard of it," replied Charles,
in subdued tone.
Il thought you hadn't, but don't you
remember it was that pair of slippers
| presented to you the Christmas be-
fore we were married that led to our
union? You remember how nicely
they fitted, don't you? Well, Charles,
one day when we were going to a pic
mic you had your feet up on a seat, and
when you weren't looking ] took your
measure. But for that pair of slip
pers / don't believe we'd ever been
married"
A young unmarried man, sitting by,
Immediately took down his feet from
a seat.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
NO POSSIBILITY OF DOUBT
Why Western Bishop Was Convinced
of the Ancient Lineage of His
Eastern Enterta liners.

A western bishop once attended a
general convention in the east and
was entertained by New England
family of long and honorable, If not
lovable, lineage. They made no Sc
cret of time-won superiority over
any one from the new and crude west,
40 cited their Pilgrim ancestors con-
ktly. The bishop was minded to
: bhtsn1h Christian humility and
ed. did. But on his re-
Counted his exberi-
wife; and she, good soul.
her mind as it is the privilege
d FER kind to do, even where mere
mah must be silent
II don't believe that their family
is such an old one" she remarked.
"sAre you sure that their ancestors
we're Pilgrims?"
Il am certain, my dear" answered
the. bishop. This may seem to be
exaggeration, but at times you could
positively detect the fragrance of the
lgayfiower. New York Evening Post.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
QUIEINE. AND IRON. THE MOST
EFFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic combines both
in tasteless form. The Quinine drives out
Malaria and the Iron builds up the
System. For Adults and Children.

You know what you are taking when You
take GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC recognized for 80 years as the
standard General Strengthening Tonic.
1t has no equal for Malsria and Fevers,
Weakness, general debility and loss Of
appetite. Removes Biliousness without
purging. Relieves nervous depression and
low spirits. Invigorating to the pale and
sick1y. 1t arouses the liver to action and
purifies the blood. A true tonic, and sure
appetizer. Guaranteed by your Druggist.
We mean it. Soc,
There is Only One " PROMO QUININE''
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for signature of e. w. GROVE on
every box. Cures Cold ii One Day. 2Sc~
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
Desuerate Remedy.

From the roof of building the
stranger looked down upon park
whose spare grass, scraggy shrubbery
and stunted trees were almost tram
pied out of sight by human mob that
surged round a speakers platform in
the middle of the park.
Whats up?' said the stranger. "A
suffragist riot?"
Worse than that" said the guide.
"The park grass has been in bad
way for several months, and local
politician has called a mass meeting of
the citizens to discuss plans for saw
ing it."
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
lRy O. S. MILLER.l

CBy @. S. MILLER)
The southeastern states are at last
coming to their own, particularly In
the matter of livestock. They have to
offer, in competition with the most ia
vorable sections of the United States,
an abundance of the richest stock feed
at very low cost, green pastures near
ly all the year round, pure water and
a most favorable climate.
The corn-belt is moving southwark
and the alfaifa-belt, which not many
years ago was thought to be impos-
sible below northern Kentucky, has
now slipped down to the Gulf OF
Mexico
The south has a tremendous meat
market within its own borders. Biz
mingham, Ala, alone imports over ST.
100000 worth of meat every year, and
it is a fact not generally known that,
in spite of its long, hot summers, and
mild winters consumes more meat per
capita than any other section of the
country.
1t has taken the south a long time
TO wake up to the importance of feed
ing her own mouths from her own
acres, but now that the vast common
sense of the thing rs glimmering
through the minds of the intelligent
progressive people of that section,
they are rising to the occasion in a
way that challenges the admiration of
the entire country.
1t requires over $20,000,000 to sup
ply only so southern cities with dairy
products every year. Heretofore much
of this wealth has come from other
states, but now southern farmers are
reaping the profits from their own
acres.
Some enthusiastic sOutherners de-
clare that they can prove by the de-
partment of agriculture that beef can
be produced in the south at cost OF
three cents per pound-a rate so low
that other sections find it difficult to
compete with it.
It is a fact, within personal knoWl-
edge of the writer, that in some sec
tons of the south. particularly V1r7
ginia the finest beef in this country IS
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
Fowls for the Fair.

Don't wait until near fair time ami
expect by fattening to make weight
take the place of size; the growing
bird must be given food to furnish
good frame work; he must have good
bone and muscle as well as fat, and
the fat must not be the result of forced
feeding II the bird is to be used as
breeder. Feed cats and other nitrogen
Gus foods, and make the birds exer
else to get Il. Ground bone once OF
twice week. about an ounce to each
bird is a partial preventive Of Lex
weakness,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
lmnossihIe.

Startled he looked about him. MY
legs are comfortable" he muttered.
my knees aren't cramped. can get
the kinks out of my calves and even
lean back little. My line of sight is
unobstructed. Why, not only can !
see everything, can also hear every
thing! ! can retire to the foyer with
out disturbing Is people, or even one,
but-I'm so comfortable sitting here
that I'd rather stay just where ] am
These lights-the music-the scenery
all look real, yes, they strongly sug-
gest reality--but it's impossible. Who
ever heard of comfortable theater?
| must be dreaming"
And doggone it, that's just what he
was doing.-Masses.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
Plea for More Hygienic Gravy.

STRAY Shots" the weekly paper is
sued by the inmates of the military
prison at Fort Leavenworth, offers this
mild suggestion to the cook: IF the
gentleman intrusted with the task of
making brown gravy to accompany the
T-bone steaks served at this great cul-
mary center, will take the trouble to
read a few lines in any old cook book
he will discover that it is impossible
to use hot water and produce lumpless
gravy. If he has any spark OF sym
pathy in his soul he will realize that
uncooked -four is the bosom friend OF
indigestion. A little regard for the
great regiment that feasts here should
furnish comfort in the consciousness
of duty well performed"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
Spotted Gala.

Spotted Gala is summer blooming
plant, and should be reset in winter.
In the fall set the pot in frost-proof
cellar or room, and withhold water
from it until spring. Then, when
danger of frost is passed, bed it out
in rather sunny place, and mulch
the soil about it on the approach Of
hot weather with stable litter. Or, if
preferred, repot it, giving it a larger
pot, and rich porous soil. In either
case the plant will bloom during the
summer.-E. V. B.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
CLIMBING Up.

art in America is not respected"
said Arthur Stringer, the poet and
Novelist. What ice does poet cut
among us compared with Rockefel-
Ter or a Carnegie?
Poets are rated incredibly low
here. AS l reclined in hammock
poetizing on farm lawn last week,
a tramp approached and asked the
farmers wife for pie.
she gave him pie, and, while he
ate, they conversed. heard snatch
of their conversation.
"'You say you used TO be a poet?
said the woman.
"Yes'm,' replied the tramp. That's
how | got my start.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
important Measures Made Law.

Among the notable advances in the
legislative enactments of this year,
are the tuberculosis registration law
of Colorado; laws providing for sub
sides to local hospitals in Minnesota
and Wisconsin, an act providing for
the establishment of county hospitals
in Indiana, and the establishment OF
state bureaus for the prevention OF
tuberculosis in Ohio and California.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
PROPER CULTURE or ONIONS
Quite Valuable Crop If Best Varieties
Are Planted-Worked With Hano
Weeder and CuItivatcr.

The onion crop is very valuable
one. as there is a good market for all
grown and at remunerative prices
Gardeners grow two crops off the
same land each year. To do this re-
uuires deep, finely pulverized and very
rich soil. The first crop is raised from
sets planted early, just as soon as the
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-08-21
He Had Observed.

The teacher was giving test on the
value of foreign money in America.
When il was little Harrys turn, she
asked.
Harry, how much is guinea worth
In this country
Harry smiled and answered: "A dol
lar and half day" -Everybody's
Magazine.