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Bp 3obn Fl. DowIano.

all mothers naturaneswhich has been keep
possible stang
whenfeeng his responsibilities stronghe should be forced
exercise his duty by the
90, he's boy let him be boy" imagine this fathers
saying himself Something will turn up decide Time
enough yet
But that which the father
which that the father feeling his negligence
been eighteen engaged building the wonderful
engney that complete
where powers
that father spoke he did which present
contempates his boy.
Brokerage stocks win necessary
growth he has said accepby enough, only that
And taking business the gets coming
and going"
This be true enough too be inviting
commercial spirit That
But the
should strike that other embryonic dormant buried sleep
ing talent which could have bOsSomed and made him
proved
a tragedy in that little o that other night
And the murderer will have been that boys father
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THE KINGS CONTROLLER.

The new controller OF the kings house
hold the earl Of Liverpool. who has been
appointed in succession to the master OF
Elioank, tells an amusing joke against
himself. he went into hotel in the east
ern counties short time ago and booked
some rooms. The clerk gave him the num-
Der and asked him 70 write mis- name and
sign the book. Lord Liverpool did this
end the clerk looked at his signature with
some surprise. then turned to his lordship
and said, Look here. you don't under
stand; we want your name, not where you
come from"
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UNINSURED.
BY MAY DONEY.

Wherewith shall my heart measure
The sweet shores OF its bliss,
The red marge Of its pleasure7
There is no scale for this;
East. west. north, south
OF my loves mouth
Touch heaven when we kiss.
wherewith shall need be gauging
The depths where comfort stands,
Clear pooled. for its assuagiDg?
No line that sum commands:
Unto the brink
OF heaven sink
The wells OF my loves hands.
Wherewith shall passion reckon
The height whereat its quest
Cleaves skies where angels beckon2
There IS no rule can test
How far Joy climbs
Past dawns and primes
Through haven by my loves breast
And how shall dream be counting
It's gold and gem supplies,
In new wealth ever mountingH
No method may apprise
How much OF heaven
To me is given
In beams from my loves eyes.
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n T the close Of the last presidential
~ campaign an irresistible impulse
~ seized me TO go downtown in the
evening to hear the glad tidings or
otherwise-or II may have been fror
the force OF habit. as had gone on a similal
errand at the election of Grant. Hayes.
Garfield, Cleveland, Harrison, Cleveland,
Mckinley, and Roosevelt
Although my candidate was generally the
loser. Notwithstanding the adverse predic-
lions OF the political wiseacres, my con-
viction at this particular time always was.
g our man would win and I wanted to be
IN the press when the tremendous shout
from the threats OF the people would pro-
claim H-with hallelujah thrown IN.
The custom In those olden days was for
the workers and those nursing the same
hopes to assemble in the entresol Of the
Palmer house on election nights. exchange
hearsays," bolster up each others cour-
age. and rely on the coclzsure prognostica-
lions Of those in the inner circle. e., that
Greeley. Hancock. Tilden. OF whoever was
running. was going In with an unprece-
iented majority.
When the returns began to come in. and
Keokuk, Kalamazoo. and Succasunna had
gone Democratic. the crowd in the lobby
let loose. and the Palmer house. meta
phorically speaking. trembled and swayed
from foundation 20 ridgepole.
Figures equally delusive followed at In
tervals-a method the managers had Of let
ting the crowd down easy; that is, 20 come
TO the truth OF the situation by easy stages.
Finally a man in the lobby, with the voice
OF an ocean fOEhOTn. would call out:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-14

\ the house OF a friend the other night l met a
mcn, his wife, and a bright, amable, magma
tive young son OF theirs, just out OF high
school There was something especially pleas
ing about this youngster, who had been in long
trousers only six months, and then after fight
ing for them.
at seemed so dreadful 10 me to have Fred
grown up" said the mother, glancing at the boy
fondly. He's the only baby in the house and
now he's as tall as his father"
1 knew the mothers feelings. Fred had
insisted in getting out Of his knickerbockers.
That he admired his father, was chummy
NTH hin, or1 ,-o,-;,r. ;,4o-.-.
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"GOrct and Bis Friends" a 1UOrk 81 UaIuc

hind them" Art should be an individual
expression OF the veritieS an ardor that
comedies nothing" Il pray God every
day that He will keep me a child; that's to
say, that He Will enable me. to, SEQ and
draw with the eye OF a child"
Mr.. Meynen Is careful TO comment az
length upon Corot's methods Of work as de-
scribed BY himself and observed by his
pupils. He depicts the care free life. the
essential democracy OF this lover OF beauty
and laughter and goodness. HIS friends
crowded around him with ever growing de-
light in his outlook upon lie, his great
honesty OF purpose and his inspired IN
dustry.
He appeared 90 be so inspired with the
sublime pleasure OF making immortal pic
lures that he could not do enough The vir-
ulence OF his critics disturbed him little.
AS TO his friends. they were the great
men OF HIS time. They were, among others,
Daubigny, Daumier, Xavier, Gavarni, eau
tier, Breton, Millet, Delacroix. Barye. Du-
mas Beranger, Carpenter, Dupre. Meis-
sonier. steinheil, Stevenscn-and how
many others?
With them-or indeed with any stranger
who needed lt-he would share his last
crust; moreover. he had heartening words
for the discouraged, and compassion for
those who had suffered or sinned.
have never known a man Ike THAR
cried the priest as he left the chamber
where he had received CoroBs last confes-
sion-Coros who said that whenever he
painted well It was because God sent an
angel down to his studio.
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election F1iobt experience Of a Gbieaaoan

we were animatedly exchanging views upon
morals, religion. clvics. and politics. He
was an interesting talker full OF Chicago
"reminiscences, having been an emplOye
commercially. OF one Of the shrewd politi-
clans Of Illinois for more than forty years.
We were getting on famously when the
clock struck . 1 jumped up and said
was sure 1 could get In now. We went
over, and Mr. R clrcumnavigated the house,
calling: Mary! Mary! Open the dOor,''
But Mary was deaf to his cry. We went
back and concluded to wait for the next
train, an hour hence. We switched on to
politics again. and were getting argu-
mentative over the tariff when the clock
measured of 3. Mr.. r. told me to sit still
and he would try again, taking a piece OF
paper to pin upon the door. on which my
son was told where I could be found Upon
the return OF my host he said: Hadn't
you better stay all night?"
Remembering he would be likely 70 start
for business in reasonable time In the morn
ing and not wishing to discommode the
family. consented. apologetically remark
ing: Il hope have not disturbed Mrs r.
by my unreasonable visit"
20, no." he laughed. My wife is stay
ing with her parents in the country"
" In the country" I repeated, lacking
something else to say.
Yes; I've been keeping bachelors hall
for two weeks. and I'm sick OF It. I'll show
you the way to the spare room" And
when there he added: If there's anything
you need, 1 guess you'll find Il right In the
bureau drawer there. Good night, and
pleasant dreams"
He didn't close the door and I wouldn't
out Of civility, though it was my custom at
home. I went TO bed and slept soundly.
1t was broad daylight when l awoke. Hur-
riedly dressing, I slipped out to find the
neighbors busy sweeping stoops, etc, and
who must have seen me. Mary admitted
me, declaring she had been at home all
night. She got all the occasion required, as
well as my son. I was in the mood for 1t.
Then began my real trouble. The mo-
ment of Mrs. RS arrival from the country
l intended to rush over and explain all
If she was Jealous woman, and the neigh
bors should get the first inning, she had
grounds for beginning proceedings.
watched the house without ceasing for sew
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Revolutionary CONDITION in Spain.

\ Prof. Ferrer's case there are many things
to consider. We must keep in mind that we
are dealing with a line Of inquisition; that
excepting Catalonia Spain yet remains a me-
dieval country. That only ten years ago this
country was shaken TO its foundations by the
Spanish inhumanites and atrocities in Cuba
and the Philippines, compelling our government
TO declare war on Spain and TO liberate or
annex its colonial possessions That the mod
ern school," the first institution Of which was
opened at Barcelona in 1901, has grown since
that time with such rapidity that at the up
rising there were modern schools throughout
Spain. That in the province Of Catalonia there
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his father worlds worker, apparent The mother
losing hold boyle seeking companionshp
and advice Of the father instead He boy who
at twice interested in genial
unaffected aress interest
breeding and wholesome unselhshness could
Later the of the evening the father
about his boy The father appreciative responsibility
Of starting his life He
ested in his rather small mercantile business
that gained him livelihood Whatever might
first ambitions in line, long they
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Does Nmerlca Ne0lect Its 5cbo[ars7

has no real standing in the
American community" This is the opinion
OF Prof. Munsterberg, stated in the Atlantic
Monthly. He adds: The foreigner feels at
once that great difference between the Amer
leans and the Europeans" The British for
eigner, if it is any consolation to Prof. Min
sterberg, would feel no difference This scholar
is, IL do not err, an experimental psychologist
a scholar in that branch Of learning, Now. DO
many OF US know even by name the exper-
mental psychologists of Britan7 Prof. Min
sterberg remarks that the death Of Simon New
comb did not bring the slightest ripple OF
excitement ". more interest was taken in the de-
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than 100 Schools city
alone than such schools with pupils
Prof Ferre also founded the League
has branches all the world and includes
oers Of the most usou scientists and educators
1t well to remember that the teaching
similar to that Of public schools in that wholly
But instead Of giving the children
them individual education recognized
the foremost educators
methods Of Froebe and PesaOzz.
1t generally known that the deplorabe
don and as he public education absolutely The hands
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WndC ABOUT New 1oIh3
Il" Yes. what about New York; was re-
peated down the line.
" It's too early yet" was the stereotyped
reply.
So We hung around until or 3 O'Clock in
the morning. asking each other, anxiously.
What about New York;"
When we observed the bis guns " Of the
party ominously whispering together, and
by and by steal away out into the street,
we stole away also. wrapped our nantes
about US. and went home 10 unpleasant
dreams. leaving the still credulous crowd
10 vent itself most emphatically over the
delayed returns from New York.
In these later years. however, no Palmer
house filings open its friendly doors to the
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professional a baseball
the American
fore and who is greatest living England?
The Germans different they grieved
HemhOltz and MOmmsen and VirchOw" just
OF Darwin Macauay Froud
they, with the great Germans named scholars fields
interest The Roman history Of Mommsen interesting
as novel; whereas astronomy in the hands
Mr. Lowell is cold and remote affair experimental psycho
ogy except when it crystal gazing with William
James, to mediums and Mrs Piper At that
OPINION myself like Mayoo, think highly Of the soul"
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Hy Sarah riSb.

untcrrified, the commercial practice OF tab
IL ling the marvellous figures being car
ri on without the disturbing influence of
popular enthusiasm.
AS I said at first. couldn't wait until
morning, and, in company with my son.
took the elevated at Q, clock, giving the
officials time. as we thought. to have the
results ready FOR US. Taking out stand in
front OF the Sherman house, we tried to
maintain it against the rushing. crOwding.
and yelling throng for ten or fifteen min
utes but had to vacate when the returns
began 70 be thrown on the county building.
II was all Taft, Taft" One fellow In a
hun said he didn't believe them fggers, -
and went to hun: up Bryan transparency.
AS nothing positive was known, my son
suggested I take the surface car home.
promising to follow me in a few hours with
the news. When reached the front door
I remembered he had neglected 70 give me
the ey 10 the night latch. But the maid
nu In, because I could see the light In
her r ON. rang the bell. and rang II
again. Had she gone to hear the returns
too?
Seating myself upon the top step, I ex-
pected to stay there until somebody opened
the door, but It began to sprinkle. and. aside
from that, was afraid some tramp might
come along and rob me OF my wedding ring,
the only valuable thing had about me
1t was getting late; the houses Of my neigh
bors on each side of me were as dark as
Egyptian tOmbs. I disliked TO disturb
them but diagonaly across. on the opposite
corner, lived an acquaintance had met
once or twice. There was a light burning
IN the dining room I was growing chilly.
1 must do something After little hest
fancy ran over and pulled the bell easily.
Mr.. r. opened the door with trepidation.
q" Is anything the natter" said he. ex-
citedly. You're Mrs L.. aren't your
Yes" replied. laughing at his alarm
Nothing is the matter. only it's raining
and I want to get under cover. I'm locked
out"
Come right in and take the rocking
chair. It's nearly O'Clock; no doubt your
son win be at home soon. I'll go over after
awhile and see"
Much relieved. took the seat. and 500:
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- OROT AND HIS FRIENDS " "a.
~ Wessels), by Everard Meynell. is
a work OF unusual value and
charm. Nor is the value OF a
literary sort merely Not all
genluses are kind 30 their biographers
They are. indeed, liable to live in reckless
disregard Of the feelings OF those who are
10 present them TO posterity.
Camille Corot, however, comported him
self with such simple dignity and main
tanned throughout his long life such single
ness Of purpose that he is the paragon Of a
subject for biOgrapHer who has q taste
for eulogy-as what biographer has not?
Corot was born in Paris July II, 1873
when" as Mr.. Meynell justly observes
eft was still wiser TO be IN a cradle than
TO be abroad" His mother was in business
the complicated business OF making hats
and devising other agreeable trifes for the
fastidious Parisiennes-and It is said she
had a nice eye for color. HIS father was
a hairdresser, and to the last day OF his
life was not quite sure that Camille was
credit to the family.
OF book learning" COrot had little
enough, and his school days were not ex-
tremely happy ones. His amazing energy
appeared to be no more than senseless
boisterousness to his masters, and his ag-
gressive independence was a positive hand
leap TO his success as a salesman-in
which capacity he earned his first francs
ClOthiers and diapers whom he served in
one position and another voted him stupid;
and until he was nearly 30 years Of age he
patiently suffered the reproaches OF en-
ployers and parents
In 1921 he became a painter How he
was able 10 attain to the ability is Of course
one OF the mysteries. II am a painter.
thenl" he declared. and no one will now
gainsay him. Sun and tlnid his early
works may be, but from the first he was
g essentially COrot and the spirit Of an
ever-enduring youth lived in his landscapes
and sparkled in his skies. His father
bought him little house at Vile d'Avray.
and there COrot made his first rapturous
discoveries-there he learned that he could
caresS his paint into the exquisite like
ness OF the ponds before his door. or the
young woods upon which he looked from
the window OF the room that was to be
headquarters, In sense, Of his career"
Here COrot =" was gay on a loaf OF bread -
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The day came when nations bid for his
pictures and when students quoted his
aphorisms. These were all in the interests
OF sincerity.
Never paint he said, a subject IN
less 1t calls inSiStently and distinctly upon
your eye and heart Do not initiate; do
not follow others-you will always be be-
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By Ella ". Psattit.

and often he had no more, though thi.
was rather from lack Of a servant 10 pre-
pare his meals than from scarcity Of SOUS
He had masters, but the more distinguished
ones seem to have bestowed but little upon
Sim. and Mr.. Meynell is Of the opinion that
It was Prudhon " the unacknowledged %
who opened the doors to some Of Z" natures
most exquisite secrets" Prudhon, steeped
in COrreggio and Leonardo, knew, too, the
woods; he was awGre OF a romance in sky
and tree that had never been comprehended
in French art.
In 1925 Corot went TO Rome. where he
worked with desperation, not in studying
the achievements Of other men-he did not
so much as visit the Sistine chapel-but in
expressing himself. He was homesick for
his parents and his friends, and deter
minedly did his duty by himself and his tai
EFT. that he might return to his home.
Women did not enter into his considera-
tion then OF at any other time A loving
and dutiful son. loyal and enthusiastic
friend he remained to the end a boy In
feeling. Such emotional deeps as he probed
were those which flial piety, friendship,
and the sincerest service Of nature aroused.
In 1927 the salon indifferently accepted
two Of his canvases which the more amia-
bic critics mentioned without disparaging,
but which no one purchased. And in 1893
he returned TO Paris and to his many
friends
The period Of his recognition was de-
layed several years. and it was not until
1885, with a second visit to Rome interven-
ing, that the Revue de Paris ventured TO
prophesy that Corot would become one of
the great names OF French art He had
sights enough to endure. however. and his
fame came slowly; but his fellow workers
regarded him with respect and extraordi-
nary affection.
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untcrrifed. the commercial practice OF tab
IL ling the marvellous figures being car
81 on without the disturbing influence of
popular enthusiasm.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-10

Miss May Glass, daughter of John
3. Glass, prominent farmer, OF
Woodford county, was struck and kill
ed by north bound car No. lie on the
Frankfort and Versailles interurb bar
car at eight O'Clock Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred in front of the
Glass home. two and one-half miles
from Versailles. on the Frank fort
turnpike. Miss Glass was driving out
of the gate of her fathers farm,
alone in a buggy which had curtains
on it. The car was going down grade
and on account of deep cut, Motor
man English. did not see the buggy
until it was crossing the track.
He applied emergency brakes, but
the car crashed intU the buggy, de-
molishing it and throwing Miss Glass
about twenty feet. She was still
breathing when picked up. but died
withinthirty minutes. Miss Glass was
nineteen years old and avery attrac-
tise girl.
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Judge D. L. PendIeton, of Winches-
ter. and Col. 7. l.. Edelen, of Frank
fort, attorneys for the Burley society.
held conferences with the Bufley
Society officials at Lexington. Tuesday,
relative to amending the articles of in
corporation of the Burley Tobacco and
Insurance Company, so that they will
conform to the ruling of the Attorney
General on the insurance clause.
The Burley Company officials will
make no objection to conforming to
the opinion of the Attorney-G General.
but will file the new articles of incor-
poration in accordance with the Attof-
ney Generals opinion as soon as they
can be prepared.
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Insure with W. O. Hinton
Prompt paying non-union COM
panieS.
Growers Hold Meetings.

About 400 Burley tobacco growers,
in convention at Georgetown Saturday
afternoon, adopted resolutions de-
claring respect for the Judge in the
Clark Circuit Court, but also conf
dence in President Lebus. They ask
that all dues for outages. commissions.
etc., be returned to the Burley offices
but that all those dissatisfied shall re-
ceive their share of same from 1906
and 1907 crops. Another resolution
repudiated any desire that Gaitskill
and others shall enter any plea or rep
resent them in any way. The resolu-
tions were signed by r. B. Thomas,
chairman. and Charles Hall, Secretary.
Similar resolutions have been adopted
at meetings held in Harrison and other
counties in Central Kentucky.
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Reform School Making Money.

Gus Richardson, who has charge OF
the farm on which the Kentucky School
of Reform is located, near Lexington,
was in Louisville Saturday night en-
route to his home in Meade county.
Mr.. Richardson has been superinten-
dent of the farm for two years, and
according to his last report to the
prison commission he is making things
hum. Mr.. Richardson's report shows
he netted from the 200 acres owned by
the State and 100 acres rented $780,
431. 80 for the fiscal year ending Octo-
Der 81. His labor used in operating
the farm is from the inmates of the
institution. There are now 700 in
mates.
"The year before / took charge of
the farm" said Mr.. Richardson. 1.-THE
profits were only $500. The first year
/ was there the income was about
$1,000 and the past year | raised it to
over $4,000. believe that can do
better still from now on"
Mr.. Richardson formerly represented
Meade county in the Legislature and
he also served a term in the Senate.
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Catarrh Cannot he Cured

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Take Halls Family Pills for con-
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