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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Painfully Burned.

Fire awoke six boarders in the
home of Mrs. W. L. Henderson, in
lakewood, a suburb of Knoxville,
early one morning last week. Near
ly all had to jump from second sto-
nv windows to save themselves, and
two of the number, J. W. Withar-
spoon and Sam Vance, were pain
fully burned. The house and all
contents we're consumed, the suburb
having no FIRE apparatus with which
70 aght tbe aamesr
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Empress Has Narrow Escape.

Berlin, Dec. 31.-A reckless driver Of
heavy truck came near running
down the carriage of the Empress Au-
gusta Victoria, Friday night. He drove
toward the station at full speed,
through the police line, and directly
toward the carriage of the empress,
and the officers barely succeeded in
averting a collision.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Reelfoot Lake Club,

1t is understood that negotiations
are under way for tract of some
$500 acres of land near Reelfoot
lake, which, if acquired, will be con-
verted into hunting and fishing
lodge. Those who are understood
to be working up the movement to
organize this sportsman's club are
all of Nashville. 1t is said twen-
ty-year lease will probably be Sc
cured on the property, when it will
be prepared for hunting and fish
ing.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
PARKER LOSES FIRST CASE
Return to the Practice of Law by
Former Presidential Candidate
is Not Auspicious.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. S1.-Former
Chief Judge Alton B. Parker, the de.
feated democratic candidate for presi-
dent, lost the first case he argued be-
fore the court of appeals after return
ing to the practice of the law. He
argued the case some four weeks ago
and represented the appellant, who
was an old friend.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Killed His Friend.

At Cambria, McMim county, last
week, Jake Newman shot and killed
jim Brown, son of Ed Brown of
that neighborhood. Newman, it is
said, took Brown home with him
and they got to drinking, The re-
suit was Brown was killed. New
man is under arrest at Cog Hill.
Both men lived in the same neigh
borhood and were friends.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Peete's Narrow Escape.

John Y. Peetc, chairman Of the
Lauderdale County Court, had a
narrow escape from drowning last
week while driving from Covington
to his home at Phelan, ten miles
away. The rains had swollen Fla,
creek until it was out of its banks,
and in crossing the bridge over il
Mr.. Peete's buggy and horse were
washed away, carrying him down
with them. He escaped by swim.
ming ashore, and got his horse out,
but the buggy was lost.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Fatal Drinking Quarrel.

A johnson City special tells of
the fatal shooting of Thomas De-
pew by Robert Izenberg, while
Christmas exercises we're in progress
at Columbian Institute, five miles
from that place. The trouble orig
mated some time ago. Both men
are said TO have been drinking.
Izenberg surrendered and was
lodged in jail at Jonesboro. Depew
will die.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Banks HELPING Out.

Reports from different banks
throughout the dark tobacco section
indicate that these institutions will
stand by the Dark Tobacco Plant
ers' Protective Association. The
Bank of Adams announced last
week that $4,000 had been set aside
to loan growers of the crop who are
members of the association. A bank
at Allensville, KY, is said to be lend
ing money to farmers in that section
on their crops,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
w. c. Voolfolk ResIuns.

W. G. Voolfolk, superintendent
of the Knoxville Traction Company,
has resigned. He left January
to take the supcrintendency of the
Philadelphia and Wcstchester Troll
Icy Company, with headquarters in
Philadelphia.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Tennessee Is Prospering.

The advance sheets of the comp
trolller's biennial report show in
creased receipts from all depart
mepts of the State and all sources Of
revenue.
The receipts from County Court
clerks will exceed those of the pre-
vious biennial period nearly $780,
900, despite the losses sustained UNI
der the Adams law.
For the two years ending Deem
Der 10, 1902, the receipts from the
secretary of States office were $751;
1860. For the past two years,
$91,?53.60.
Coal oil inspectors paid in $685.
051,66, as against $52, 612.77 for the
preceding two years.
There was a net increase of over
$4,000 in the receipts from the agri-
cultural department, the total for
the past two years being Sal ,6j5.50.
The net revenue from the depart
ment for the past two years was
$13,S00.
Trustees paid in almost 100000
over the preceding two years.
The total net receipts from coal
oil inspectors since the law placing
them on salaries went into effect,
July /, 1899, has been $40, 140.97.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Count Cn..jni uopored.

Washington, Dec. 31.--Count Cas-
SIM, Russian ambassador, on Friday
received cablegram from Count
Lamsdorff, Russian minister for for
eign affairs, stating that the emperor
of Russia has conferred on the ambas-
sador the decoration of the order C.
Alexander Mewsky.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 31.-A
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific west
bound passenger train collided with a
freight to-day on curve three miles
from Oklahoma City. Engineer Frank
Curry of the passenger train was killed
and Fireman r. l.. Butts and several
passengers were hurt
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Criminal Costs,

An abstract Of the criminal costs
in the State for 1904 shows a total
of about $4,000 more than for 1908,
the aggregate being $4,000. More
than one-sixth of the total goes to
Shelby county, where the costs to-
tailed $29,622.93, an increase. of
nearly $1,000 over 1908.
In Knox there was also a big in
crease, costs for the year being al
most double the amount paid out for
1908. In 1903 the criminal costs
of Knox county were $7,111.61, and
for 1904 we're $12,610.52, an in
crease of over $4,000, and proper
tionatelx larger increase than that
of Shelby county. The abstract OF
the costs of the county shows that
every item increased during the past
year.
In Davidson there was substan-
tial decrease, the total for the year
being $1,000, a falling off of
$4,000.
Hamilton county also showed a
substantial decrease, the figures be-
ing for 1904, $12,3S1.01, and for
1903, $13,7S6.99.
The costs certified from the Su-
premc Court for the three divisions
of the State we're as follows: East
Tennessee. $2,7G6.t9; Middle Ten
nesssec, $4,913.6G; West Tennessee,
$2,G36.32.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Free Dinner to the Poor.

The Knoxville Salvation Army
gave free dinner to the city's poor
in the Armory on Christmas day,
Over 700 children were Toasted, and
with the supply left over baskets
were filled and 900 more persons
given a feast of good things, Near
ly $500 was spent on the spread.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Third OH Well In Six Months.

Another oil flow has been struck
in Poplar Cove, four miles from
jamestown, on the property of John
Allen Cobb. This is the third well
to flow within six months in To-
dius of half mile.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Nepotism In Knox.

1t is now practically assured that
Chancellor J. w. Sneed, of Knox
county, will appoint his son, John
Sneed, to the position of clerk and
master. The appointment is OK
pected at any time. The position
pays about $4,000 or $4,000 a year.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
william J. bryan win Speak.

Galena, H., Dec. 3l~-W. J. Bryan
has accepted an invitation from the
Grant Memorial association to make
tho annual address at The observance
Of Gen. U. S. Grants birthday here.
o. APRIL 81 psKh
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06

New York, Dec. 31.-The ocean liner
Pretoria, on which DR.. L. S. Chadwick
is returning from Europe. has not beer
sighted of Sandy Hook she Is pesrIy
ihfes aaYs eYaFdgs,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Dangerously wounded His Mother.

st. Louis, Dec. 31.--Mrs. Mary Vet
ter, aged 4S, widow, was shot in the
abdomen and seriously wounded, in
the kitchen Of her residence, the re-
suit of the accidental discharge of a
revolver which her son, William Vet
ter, aged 10, was cleaning.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06

New York, Dec. 31.-Plans for the
erection of the largest and most COM
pletely-equipped sailors home in the
world, to be erected in this city, are
being prepared for the American Sea-
mems Friend society. The society has
on hand $750,000.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
storm in North Germany.

Berlin, Dec. 31.-During a violent
storm in north Germany, four per-
sons were killed and number injured
by collapsing walls.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
Glass works Closed Down.

Litchfield, ILL.,, Dec. 31.-The Finley
G Shonfleld glass works. Of this city,
have closed down for repairs. throw.
les 900 meg opt u employment.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-01-06
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The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29

interest to the definite announcement
from A. 6. McClurg & Co. that they have
decided to bring out their book on the
great musicians life in April of this year
This book as already announced, is to be
called Theodore Thomas: Musical
biography, and will consist of two
large yoiumes-the first devoted to his
life work, and the second almost entire
~ to programmes.
Three plays by Henry Arthur Jones are
announced for publication in separate vol
umes this month by the Macmillan COM
pany. Mrs Danes Defense has been
one of the most successful of Mr. Jones, s
plays on the American stage, running two
whole winters in New York. .The Case
in that city, and "The Maneuvers of
Jane is one of the brightest and most
sparkling comedies of recent years.
I'm Search of a Siberian Kondike."
hitherto sold only at 81 net, is now an
nounced in an edition at $1.50. The text
of the volume remains unchanged. This
IS 1 the book, it Will be = remembered, 81 which
fourteen months prospecting for Rus
sian syndicate. His adventures in Kam-
chatka and Northern Siberia are narrated
by Homer B. Hubert, editor of the Ko-
rean Review, who gained his material di-
rect from the mining expert himself: and
the land and people described are those
of which Mr. George Kennan wrote in his
earliest book, "Tent Life in Siberia
Appreciation of Mr. Tudor jerks .sIn
the Days of Chaucer' is indicated by the
fact that in the past week colleges in Sec
tions as widely separated as Pennsylvania
and Kansas have adopted his book for
class use. while the publishers, A. S.
Barnes & Co.. report an increasing de-
mand from general readers which perhaps
may be taken to confirm the argument
that there is an increased public demand
for standard books of high quality. and
that the novel is no longer to be SUI
preme.
The Bobbs- Merrill company is the pub
Usher of 1.-The millionaire Baby,'' which
was reviewed here last week and the
names of book and publisher omitted by
mistake.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29

ping, and to each girl who waits upon me,
give rose = - -
On the opposite side of the car sat a
group OF school girls, who were interested
listeners to this conversation.
What a lovely ideal! exclaimed Madge
as the lady left the car. why has not
fore? ?'' -e--so itss<De7
We have just loads of pansies,' said
russ We picked thousand blossoms
10 decorate the tables for the annual
iuneneon OF the Shakespeare club week
ago: Now the plants are full of flowers
again I'm going to pick a basket of
them and take to my favorite glove girl
Our hedge of Madame Cecil Brunners
roses is Just coming into BLOSSOM an
nounced Ruth. 'Ill gather a great clus-
ter and give to that dear little girl at
Maskeys who always takes such pains to
see that am well served
Thus. the pretty plan grew, and better
Stlil, 1t Was carried out Each time that
these suburban maidens made a Shopping
tour to the city, they carried with them
bit of their home gardens.
Many girl from some large city store
went home at night, weary is is true, but
with sunshine in her heart and flowers I'm
had thought to bring this good thing 10
her.
The girls meant to keep their flower
giving to themselves, but some way their
secret became known. Friends adopted
the plan; and now there is scarcely a day
but some one in the suburbs of that city
carries to the sisterhood of workers in
town glimpse of Gods own world, some
flowers Miss Nellie Hinebaugh.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
In the "cheerinq- upv business

have gone into the cheering-u busi-
ness. replied one to a friend who had
inquired what good fortune had befallen
him that made him look so happy 1.-The
cheering-up busineSs?' WE'LL / don't
know what sort of business that may be,
but, Judging from your looks, it must be
paying one. What do you do2 How
do you run it? Got any capital, eh ?''--H
Capital. ha, ha. hal Good, ! like that
idea, Why, my dear fellow, my paid-up,
capital is practically limitless. 1t cannot
be computed in terms of dollars and cents.
and the business is so simple that it runs
itself All l have to do Is to look cheerful
and give a smile and a hearty greeting to
everyone with whom I-am on sepaking
terms. Along with this take Short views
of life as Sydney Smith recommended I
don't look too far ahead and plan for what.
may. never happen. You have no idea
what saving of energy 1 find in this
method. The fact is, my new buHjness
has helped my old business so much that
its return for the last six months are
rs per cent more than they were. the
previous six months. And as for my
health-well. don't look as if / needed
doctor, do I? ha, ha, ha! advise every
one to go into the cheering-up business.
1 never heard of a failure in It. 1t Is by
long odds the best investment / ever
made"
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
BOOK NEWS

Frederic Courtland Penfield, the New
York clubman, Journalist, diplomat and
author of Present Day Egypt published
been awarded the decoration of the Legion
of Honor by the French government. is
now in India, following in the footsteps of
Kim, as he describes it, gathering ma
Mr.. Penfield goes to Japan In the spring.
where he expects to make a special study
of the Japanese people as possible rivals
or co-workers with the United States in
opening up the trade of China to the
world. -
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
Nellie Nichols, RIrthdey

Next Sunday, Feb S, will be Nellie's
birthday and we want to make a special
request to our members to send her some
1etfo gift Or kindly greeting to make the
day very happy one for the little bed
ridden girl Nellie is always doing for
others and, though great sufferer, is
her face for every one. 1T would he
genuine supshine to help Nellie by order
Ing one of her books, called "Shadows
and Sunshine" written by herself when
fourteen years of age. Send direct to
Nellie Carolyn Nichols, Solon Springs
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
A Cannon CROWNED crao

A pretty story of historical credence Is
told of the mode by which a grim and
barren Scottish crag was made beautifully
verdant. The crag-called Craigiebarns-
stood near Blair Castle, and was one of
the unsightly features of the magnificent
estate. Such was the danger attendant
upon any approach to the crag, that it had
been left to it's solitary barrenness. But
a genius at last passed that way, Alex.
ander Nasmyth father of the famous in
ventor and engineer. His fertile brain
quickly invented way to overcome the
great rock and make it lovely instead OF
ugly.
There were two cannon on the castle
grounds. Nasmyth had a number of small
canniSterS made to fit the cannons bore.
In place of the usual deadly charge he
filled them with tree, shrub and grass
seeds. Then the cannon was loaded and
the rock bombarded from all sides. The
force of their contact with the rock burst
the cannisters and their contents were
scattered over the crag
to be fruitful, and set in motion certain
laws by which the cracks, crannies and
tiniest crevices of the iron rocks become
little earth cradles where his precious
seeds may be nurtured into growth. Thus
it was that even rough Craigiebarns had
its good ground" on which the choice
cannon-sped seed fell In few years
graceful trees and climbing plants were
hiding the gray face of the rock from
view. 1t became thing of beauty-one
of the most attractive features of the
old Rla1r estate.
Our fancy fingers over the pretty story.
We wonder if the old rock trembled when
the cannon spoke what tirnid. wild life
was startled, what harsh echoes awoke,
what shrill cries arose from lurking beast
or brooding bird, when the cannisters fell
and burst. There was a time when God
similarly dealt with us. Our hearts were
hard and unapproachable; we were alto
gether unlovely. But one day we We're
startled and shaken. Our proud solitude,
our self-centered thought, were interrupt
ed. We even dared to wish that God
would let US alone. We were -chastened
of the Almighty, and we could not escape.
But that which had befallen us was no
i'll thing God had spoken. His word
should not return unto him void. Evil
dences- Of a new life .appeared, a growth
so tender that a baby's clutch. could have
uprooted it. But God cares for the seed
he sows In the fulness of time the mantle
of his grace, which he calls "the beauty
of Holiness transformed our former un-
sightliness, and as we saw what God had
wrought, we said with His servant,
Paul, Now no Christening for the present
seemeth to be joyous, but grievcus; new
ertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peace
able fruit of righteousness unto them
which are exercised thereby. Ada Mel
vile Shaw
T.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
A Gift for Sunshine

Through the efforts of our state or
gan1zer-who interested the American
shine society they sent her check for a
good amount to be used in the scattering
OF good cheer among the children in our
county and city hospital. They also sent
supply of their .Pettijohn Bear Cut
Outs, which will afford much amusement
for the crippled children.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
Speed Limit

Irate Father-How dare you accept that
young MANI Don't you know he was on
the downward path even when he pro-
posed?
Ernestine-I guess he was papa. He
proposed on toboggan slide.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
onlv the GIFT of 4 Rose

Don't you want to throw away that
withered rose and replace 1t with this
fresh one2" A sweet-faced woman in
gray tailor-made gown offered the tired
car conductor rose from the bunch Of
Duchess de Brebants which she carried
in her hand
sThankee. ma'am. but I don't want to
spoil yer bouquet,
"Oh, it won't DO that. I'm going shop
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
Mot the onIy one

Watkyns- Hicks tells me that he is
working like dog
Wyikysns@Yes, lying around and
stretching himself all day long, and bark
ing at every one who comes along
Someryille journal.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
Second Hand Pleasures

There are so many people who are -fated
to take their pleasures at second hand or
not at all, that it is pity some of us are
SO thoughtless as to keep from them what
is their due. We who would bestow with
alacrity our paltry secondhand garments
on those whom we think would be glad
look that asks but the husk of our pleas
ures Not cold-hearted, not Intentionally
cruel are we, yet thoughtless, criminally
so. of the small things that must needs
make up the lives of others.
Perhaps there are old people in the
home who are cut off from the dear ac-
tivities of earlier life, who yet feel a
pathetic pleasure in the whiff of outdoor
outer life. By our silence and aloofness
we may rob them of that second d-hand
pleasure. Why not tell them the little
anecdotes of your day in the marts of
men? Mention one chance meeting with
old friends of the shut-in, giving them a
bright synopsis of the conversation De-
scribe your walk through the wood and
see If their eyes do not brighten in sym
pathy, almost as much as Your own in the
pleasure of the walk itself.
Visit the sick friend, not alone with
expressions of sympathy but with tales
of your plans and pleasures. Wear the
pretty gown which otherwise would be re-
served for brilliantly gowned assembly
Ii other eyes would brighten at sight of
the picture you make in it, why should
you deny the same pleasure to the invalid
to whom joys are so few.
Give pleasure, too, by the manner in
which you accept favors from others. Your
ell-meaning-"Oh thanks, but you eat
1t yourself; I have SO much candy you
know, may seem natural thing to say,
but 1t chiils the joy of giving that but a
moment before had animated the would
be giver. Even though it is fact that
bon-bonS are less treat to you than to
your friend, the fact that he wished to
share his pleasure with yourself should
prompt you to accept them with an air of
appreciating both the giver and the gift
Grandma's knitted stockings may seem to
you clumsy and old-fashioned, but think
how many loving thoughts of your antici-
pated pleasure went into their making
and ask yourself If you have a right to
rob her of that joy. Rather be little
insincere than cheat her of a reflected
pleasure.
The stranger on whose lawn you seek
leafy shelter wishes to do you a kindness
when she opens her door to invite you to
come in until the shower Is over. When
you decline it with the remark that you
are safe enough where you are, you may
state nothing but the truth, but you have
thrust back in her face her proffered
kindness, have killed the germ of pleasure
in her contemplation of a gracious act
Use your eyes, your hearts, in this mat
ter of secondhand pleasures and do not
rob your friends of their share, any more
than you would steal from financial
dependent his paltry dollars.-Maude E.
Smith HymerS.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-29
How Lonq Is Your Arm

How long is your arm? Is it not long
enough for you to reach away up into the
province of Quebec and carry good cheer
TO two poor souls there who are hungry
and thirsty for sunshine?
just read the two letters copied below
and then reach out and help these needy
God will bless you for the effort, / am
sure
I am fatherless and motberless Home
iessEwith no brother or sister. and l am a
cripple with rheumatism and try to earn
my living with my fancy work, and have
to depend on kind Christian people to
help me. am in want of cheer and com
fort am so down-hearted and get So
discouraged and everything looks SO dark
at times. would like letter party. I do
wish had music box of some kind to
cheer me up. Please all pray for me that
God will raise me up kind friends for me
and send me comfort. Yours in His name,
-" Victoria Lareau,
"Hemmingford, Quebec Cam
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one ExpIanatlon

s.why do you Americans worship the
almighty dollar 2?
ssI don't know" answered Miss Cay
enne, sunless it's because the almighty
dollar win buy almost anything that Eu-
rope possesses or can produce. ."-Wash-
ington Star.