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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Tghtness across the chest means a cold
on The lungs. It means misery and dis
comfort every minute: if nothing worse.
What's the answer? Rub the chest with
Hamhns Wizard Oil quick.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
HIS TIME WASN'T.

"Time is money.
"Cut that lie outs
"Why do you call it a."
Say, I've just done ten years in
the penitentiary and come out
busted! "-New York Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
Herr OBSERVATION.

"Love," remarked the romantic
young man, lis said to brighten the
eye."
II don't known about that, rejoined
the practical ma Hid, shut it has ten
dency to di ARA nge the hair. Chi
cago News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
THE VI 0NDHERFUL FUTURE.

These ere lying machines and
wireless Telegram as--wonderful, amt
it, Mixer
IT'S that bAh. Tim, afore we're
old men we slhflll be able to travel
round the woh srld without leavin'
ONE. "-Leslie's Weekly.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
A FIXTURE.

Mistress-Bridget, hope you're
not the sort of girl who quits her
Job?
Cook-No. mum; I'm regular De
pew!"-Puck.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, Softens the gums, reduces inNRmnlar
ton, alIays gain, cures wind colo. 80 / ottla
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
ANOTHER VIEW.

aThe preacher that married you
says you only gave hin dollar"
"He ought to be glad / didn't sue
him for damages. Answers.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
APPHhPRIATR.

She-"I have Just discovered that
the diamonds in The diadem you gave
me last year are false"
He - why then, they just suit
your golden hair. Meggendorfer
Blaetter.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

It is frequently after we get there
that we realize that distance lends
enchantment to the view.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

IL now-found at all drug stores case. abottle)
as 1aylors Cherokee Remedy OF Sweet
Gum and Mullen. BY all means the best
remedy for consumption, whooping cough,
Group, colds. Remedy has been tested for
co. years and always gives satisfaction.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Even In the case Of betting withyoS
can't always tell the age of a joke
by looking at its teeth.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

When one attempts to dress up the
plain truth one always makes a mess
of it
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

A barking, hacking, rasping cough can be
Proved reliable by over 40 years use.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Piles Cured in o to IA Days.
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case ofTtching Blind, Bleeding orr rotruding
Piles in 6 to IA days or money refunded. SOC
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
VICTORY BAD ENOUGH.

In a corfi dor IF one of the Uniyer-
sity of TaEs buildings there is a
large repltcs aThe Winged Vic
tory" A #gs silly inclined student
observed thehE adless, armless, foot
less status nd wrote underneath:
God nj hefeat! "-Lippincott'R
Magazine
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

We must economic thought, &C
coYding to a neW-rangled science
Never thought of that,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and
lnvigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Eugar-coated, tiny granules, easy 10 take.
Do not gTipe.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Maybe it is because knowledge il
dry that so few men have thirst To-
it.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

That scientist who alleges that love
one say he was lovesick.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Head, back and legs ache! Throat sore,
with chills? That is La Grippe. Take
Perry Davis Painkiller at once.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Some men while waiting for their
ship to come in pass the time by un-
loading schooners.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Hanging man on the horns Of a
dilemma is an unpleasant sort OF sus-
pended animation
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

The most successful stump pullers
are dentists.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
Fer COLDS and GRIP.

Kicks CARupINn Is the best remedy
relieves the aching and feverishness-cu cures
che Cold and restores normal conditions IT'S
MGnt4-eHects immediAtely.S IOc.. 25c. and
0cs Ae drug storeA
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

When a man is compelled to eai
his words his appetite is quickly sat
isfied.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
Rheumatism Cured in q Day.

4NtAWWAAAstN4blA OuIUU N p Otsys
DIR. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days. Its
action is remarkable. Removes the cause
and disease quickly disappears. First dose
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
THE ACCOM-.

Rivers How do you pronounce
that word 'taxicab?'"
Brooks The accen is on the
stax. "-Pittsburg Observer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Grandmothers' Cure for Go ughs, Group
and Bronchitis
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
For HEADACME-H

When man is deep in the mire
he doesn't admire his surroundings.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
THE CALL OF THE Wild.

IHE UAI1I UF Tie VIII.
Twenty thousand pairs of arms that beat
the frantic air,
Twenty thousand pair Of eyes that gleam
or gloat or glare.
Twenty thousand voices wild that scream
and yell and swear
Football-that's all!
Judge.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

For HEADACWE-HICkss CAPUMKNm
4. whether from Colds NeaA eenananh a.
Nervous Troubles, CaDndinO win feIiave yuM.
It's HdMid-pleaSant 10 take-acto imme0E
ately. Try Il. 1ec.. sc and sec at dug
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
rranscript

With most men recreation means
to act horrid.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
NOT Al h EXPERT.

"Let's go and hear Professor Bilker
lecture this eve og.n
What's ne ei ng to talk about?"
"The cost o. ling y.
"Shucks! VIII t does he know
about that? Re makes other people
pay the cost u b Z living. Chicago
Tribune.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Ouinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money if it fails TO cure.
Il. w. Groves signature is on each box. Csc.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
JEALOUS.

"Scorcher is eartbroken."
whats the latter with him?"
Shes just reid that Halley's comet
is travelling fort thousand miles an
hour. Boston transcript.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
FOLLOWING THE BLAzED TRAIL

"Have you ever baggeda wildcat?"
"Only one she bagied me! -
Judge.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

a Ioafer regtg before be gets tircl
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
A JUNGLE INCIDENT.

"HuIlo! What's put the elephant
in such a vile temper"
Why he's mad because I wouldn't
play at leap-frog with him. Punch.
THE RIGHT TIME, ANYWAY.
"When was Louisiana ceded?"
asked the teacher.
"Just after the spring blowing, !"
replied the blight farmer boy.-St.
Louis Star.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

A Burning Eruption Covered Her
From Head to Feet.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14
THE RIGHT TINE, ANYWAY.
SOME LOSS.

Stranger Rastus, do the people
who live acress the road from you
keep chickens
Rastus aDN keeps some of 'em,
sab. The HI keeper.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

Truth and trouble DAY no favoritea
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-01-14

An immunity bath seldom washes
away the stain.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
JURY WILL PROBE
LORIMER ELECTION
Special Panel Sworn in to
Investigate Charges.

Chicago. May 2.-The special grand Jury
Ito investigate State Representative
Charles a. Whites charges Of bribery in
the legislature in the election Of United
States Senator Lorimer was sworn in
to-day,
The inquisitors, after being directed by
Judge Kersten 10 make the investiga-
tion and told by the court that there
is no more insidious crime. no more dan
gerous crime. tharA the bribery Of public
officials" began their session and lis
tened 20 an address by State Attorney
Wayman
The prosecutor outlined 10 them White S
charges. that Representative O'Neil
Browne. of Ottawa, the minority leader,
had paid him S1.OOO 20 vote for Lorimer,
and that Representative Robert E. VII
son. of Chicago. had given him $500, his
share OF a general legislative corruption
fund. known as the Jackpot"
Charles \. White, the representative,
who charged that he was bribed with
81. 600 TO vote for William Lorimer for
United States Senator. went before the
grand jury this afternoon and told his
story Of the relation of Lorimer. He
carried q packet that was believed to
contain letters and kilograms.
Senator Lorimer arrived early at his
new bank in the Rookery and went into a
meeting Of the directors. 1t was hinted
by Mr. Lorimers friends that in answer
TO the accusations against him he might
begin suit for damages and compel his
enemies to prove their charges or make
amends.
Cha lies Ward, Mr.. LOrimer's secretary,
arrived from Washington with the letter
written by White to the Senator. in which
the latter told of writing a 3O,OOO-w0rd
story Of his Springfield experiences Sen
ator Lorimer said he might reveal this let
ter.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
TIRE OF PROHIBITION.
Alabama Voters Show Sentiment in
Favor of Change in Law.

Birmingham. Ala. May democratic
primaries were held in Alabama to-day
for State Offices and estimated returns in
dicate that Emmett O'Neal. Of Florence.
has been nominated for governor. The
nomination Is considered the same as
election
The election OF O'NeaI Is taken 10 mean
that the people II Alabama want a modi-
ficatlon Of the prohibition law.
4 complete change IN the prohibition
laws IN Alabama is looked for early next
year.
While returns viii hardly DC received
until tomorrow at noon. the indications
are that the majority, with a smaller vote
than in the constitutional amendment IN
November. viii be almost as great as was
against that proposition.
S. D. Mallory. Of Selma. was considered
the candidate who would keen the pro-
hibit71 laws intact Il is estimated early
tonight that O'NeaTs majority is be-
tween 10000 and 2O.Oo0
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03

I believe this corporation has as many
tentacles as any octopus conceived by
the imagination of a Victor Hugo.
such a system as It employs would
destroy any corporation-unless the con,
sumers dig down in their pockets and
pay even more"
This was the final shot from George C.
Hazleton, former corporation counsel for
the Washington Gas Light Company. at
the last hearing or the House District
Committee on the Coudrey resolution last
night.
Appearing as attorney FOR the people
Mr. Hazleton declared the privileges
allowed the Gas Light Company by Con.
gress outrank the ducal privileges Of the
Old World. He asserted the police power
OF Congress under the Constitution could
and should be used TO regulate It's finan-
claI methods.
Attorney r. H. GoIdsborough completed
HIS argument Of defense. He said the
Coudrey resolution is aimed at one cor
poration, and is. therefore. illegal
Argument for Defense.
The entire argument in favor OF the
company was based on the contention
that Congress cannot violate its own
agreement with the company by adopting
a resolution restricting it's method of
financing.
Attorney Hazleton replied that the re-
serve power Of any legislative body allows
It TO interfere in the affairs of any cor
poratlon to whom it has given a fran
chise. when the rights Of the people are
being ignored.
With the closing addresses OF counsel.
the case went intothe hands Of the jury
in this case the District Committee sitting
in consideration OF the resolution that for
bids a gas concern to pay dividends with
bonds or certificates OF Indebtedness.
There viii be no more hearings. and the
committee will report its decision TO Con-
gress before the end Of the session.
After Attorney GOldsbOrough had fln-
ished reading a lengthy argument, with
frequent quotations from the courts. At
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
FREED IN MANILA
BY SUPREME COURT
Punishment Of Paul WeemS
Found Unusually Cruel.

That a sentence Of fifteen years at
hard and painful labor in chains, a nne
Of 1000 pesos. together with deprivation
Of all citizenship and parental rights and
police surveillance for the remainder of
life was held by the Supreme Court as
cruel and unusual punishment for such
a slight oGense as fals.fying a govern
ment voucher.
Paul Weems, disbursinE officer Of the
Philippine Bureau of Coast Guard and
Transportation. was charged with falsi-
flying vouchers to the extent Of 6l2 pesos.
representing the wages OF TWO light
house keepers. although it did not seem
to be shown clearly that he actually
prohted by the transaction.
His sentence was affirmed by the Phil
ippine Supreme Court Under the
stringent law regarding tampering with
public documents. the minimum penalty
for such offense Is fixed az twelve years,
with the accessory penalties named. This
was held by the court yesterday 10 come
within the prohibition against cruel and
unusual punishment
As the penalty could not be reduced
below twelve years, the judgment Of the
Philippine courts was reversed. and
Weems was ordered set ct liberty.
Justice White delivered an unusually
strong dissenting opinion. in which be
referred 70 the majority decision as
destructive Of government and an as
sertion of the right of the Supreme
Court TO deal with Congress in the matter
Of legislative power. The principle laid
down applied not only 10 the Philip
pines, but TO the United States as well,
and he regarded it as a dangerous en-
croachment upon the legislative power.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
CHICKENS WITH EXTRA LEGS
Virginia Has One Solution of High
Price Problem.

Hauisonburg, May -Four extraor-
dinary freaks were born IN this section
during the past week NJ ". Sherry. o,
New Market. stands at the top with a
genuine live, four-legged chicken. The
chicken cannot use the extra pair OF
drumsticks. but carries them as excess
baggage or a ffth wheel
A three-legged chicken at Bridgewater
lived but q few hours. At Dale Enter
prise q Jersey calf was b0n Thursday
without the semblance II a tail And
yesterday at Cherry Grove kitten emu
lated thu calf by coming into the world
tailless. The knowing one blame it all
on Halley's comet.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
ONCE A WASHINGTON BELLE.
Mrs. HOmRnS n Familiar Figure I'm
NavaI Social Circles.

New York, May 2-Sarah Louisa Ho-
mans. widow Of Sheppard HOmans, who
was the first consulting actuary of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company and later
the president of the Provident Savings
Life Assurance Society, died to-day at
the home Of her son. Sheppard Thomas.
jr., at Englewood. n. J.
Mrs. HOmans was a granddaughter Of
Commodore Thomas TruxtOn and daugh-
ter of John Houston. of Lancaster County.
Pa. She was born and lived most Of her
life In Washington, d. G. Of Mrs. Ho-
mans brothers and sisters but one sur
wives her-Mrs. Wilson, wife OF Charles
I. Wilson
One brother-Thomas Truxton Houston
entered the navy and was lost at sea
Another brother-J b. Houston-at one
time head OF the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, died several years ago.
Mrs. Homans was a familiar figure in
naval social circles at washington for
many years. She was interested in a
variety Of undertakings. mostly chart
table. and was the first president Of the
Englewood Hospital
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03

The situation in regard to the admin
istratlon railway 5iH in the Senate
reached a crisis late yesterday afternoon.
and President Taft and Republican lead
ers have been obliged 20 abandon two
important features Of the measure
The sections to be dropped overheard
are Nos. and L. the former opening the
way for traffic agreements between the
roads and the latter legalizing mergers
IN cases were one road owns at least 80
per cent Of the stock Of another road.
This decision was not reached by the
Senate leaders until they had got Presi-
dent Taft on the long-distance telephone
at Pittsburg and informed him Of the
seriousness Of the situation.
1t is understood that they told the
President plainly that It was doubtful II
the organization could muster the votes
10 carry these sections Of the bill. The
President. It is said, told them that II
the recommendation which he had made
were defeated by combination OF insur-
gents and Democrats. the administration
no longer could be held responsible for
the form Of the measure.
Insurgents Are ImmOyabIe.
Later the Republican leaders called rep
resentatives Of the insurgents into con-
ference and asked IL they had any prop
osition 10 offer on which the two fac
tions might get together. The insurgents
declined TO concede anything. contending
that they would have the votes 20 carry
the proposed Cummins amendment to
the hill. II was after this that the con-
servative leaders decided that sections Z
and u would have 10 go.
It is likely that the elimination OF these
two sections viii be followed also by the
dropping Of sections l3, u, and Is. which
provides a plan for the regulation or the
capitalization OF railroad corporations. In
regard TO these sections. however. the un-
derstandins is only tentative, and moth
ing definite will be determined until the
former two sections have been disposed
Of
The elimination OF these FIVE sections
Will do away with practically all Of the
features that have aroused the insurgent
opposition I'm the Senate Practically all
that will be left Of the bin will be the
provision establishing an interstate COM
merce court, the section making it oblig-
atory upon railroads 10 quote rates cor
rectly to shippers. that giving the Inter
state Commerce Commission power 10 in
itiate Investigations on its own COM
plants. and the section providing for a
sixty-day suspension of rates pending an
investigation by the commission into their
reas0nableness.
Administration leaders contend that the
features that will be left will greatly
strengthen the present interstate COM
me-ce law, and will. II enacted into law.
alone reflect credit upon the Taft admin
istration.
May Hurry Adjournment.
The elimination Of the FIVE sections will
clear the atmosphere in the Senate con-
siderably and will increase :he chances
for a reasonably early adjournment OF
Congress.
The insurgent opposition IN the Senate
to the Taft railroad bill has been based
chiefly on section T. which the insur-
gents have contended will repeal the
Continued on Page 4, Column 3.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
MIDDIES AS WASH LADIES.
NAVAL Cadets Not Pleased with Or
ders for Cruise

ders for Cruise,
Annapolis. Md. May 2-Althoueu for
the first time in years they are going to
gay ports Of France and will stop at
other foreign ports. instead OF spending
their time cruising about the society re-
sorts on the New England coast. the mid
dies of Uncle Sans Naval Academy are
due 70 set an unusually hard bit Of work
handed them during the annua! cruise
this summer. according to orders issued
at the academy to-day.
The growing Importance OF wireless
communication between ships Is being
recognized and real work in this depart-
ment is provided for; but. worst of all
the young pets Of the navy are to be
forced 10 wash their own clothing. This.
as may be imagined. has raised a howl
among the middes.
That section OF the order relating IN
wireless instruction provides that each
watch done by a MILDLY in the wireless
room Of the three ships of the practice
squadron shall be consumed in actually
learning how 10 receive and send mes
sages.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
HORSEWHIPPING IS DESERVED.
Editor Bears No Resentment Toward
Son of Senator Hale.

Portland, Ne. May 2.-Resenting state
ments in the Six Town Times. a suburban
newspaper published here, which he said
reflected on his mother. Col Fred Hale
son OF Senator Eugene Hale, to-day horse
whipped George T. Libby, editor of the
publication.
Hale is candidate for Congress in the
First district. The assault took place in
the Office of the newspaper.
After Col. Hale left Mr.. Libby said: "I
bear no resentment. I wouldn't think
much of man who wouldn't defend his
mother. anyway"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
FURS HIDE BATHING SUIT.
Washington Woman Wins Wager
by Taking Plunge in Ocean.

Atlantic City y. J., May Mrs. Jo-
seph MacLean. OF Washington. D. c..
created "a sensation on the beach to-day
when she walked TO the surf wrapped in
a fur coat, which she discarded at the
waters edge To appear IN a bathing suit
Mrs. Mclean plunged into the breakers
and swan for nearly a quarter Of a mile
of shore before she returned. Several
feat. which was reported to be the result
of a wager
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Showers to-day or tonight; to-
morrow, clearing and cooler; va
rlablc winds, becoming northerly
and moderate to brisk.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
A FAKE.

A sensational morning news
paper, IN double-column IONS
primer type, with flaming head
lines. yesterday cleared the po-
litical atmosphere for a few min.
utes, by saying:
That Theodore Roosevelt
had written several letters
20 President Taft clearly
indicating that he thorough
ly indorses the present ad-
ministration."
That Col Roosevelt had
announced as his choice for
governor Of New York VIII
liam Loeb. jr, collector Of
the port.
That Col Roosevelt in his
letters to President Taft.
Senator Root and Collector
Loeb. declared that his doci-
sion 20 remain in private
life was final
That in his letters he IN
dicated that he did not favor
such persistent insurgency"
as might endanger Republi-
can success at the polls.
That he especially re-
quested that no part OF his
letters be given out for pub
Iication.
That he would not run for
President in 1912. or for gov
ernor, or for Representative.
or for Senator, but would
engage in literary work and
deliver lectures.
That the Republican par
tvs duty was to support
Taft and re-eIect him.
That he approved the
work done for conservation
by clifford Pinchot. but did
not criticise his deposition
for INSTRUMENTATION.
All these circumstantiaI state
ments met immediate and author
itative rcpudiation and denial a
follows:
President Taft said he had
received no such letters.
Senator Root said he had
received no such letters.
Collector Loeb snid he had
received no such letters.
NichOIas LOnSworth. Col.
Rooseyelt'S son-in-lu,y, said
he knew nothing about any
such letters being received
by anybody.
And finally
Col Roosevelt himself. inter
viewed at Copenhagen. author
ized an emphatic repudiatiOn o
the whole story.
II 5cdS a fGke-G bald, clnBl
So fake. That's al.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
Pages.

Pages.
1-Railway Bill Saved
Gas Inquiry is Ended
Taft Praises Knox
Roosevelt Trunks Lost.
President Needham is out.
2-New Mayors IN Suburbs.
Directors Discuss Memorial.
3-"White Slave" Revelations.
Weston Ends His Walk.
4Scott Bill Favors Miners.
5-News OF Society.
CEditorial.
7-Feminine Notes and Fashions.
S-Nationals Lose to New York.
9-Amateur Season Under Way.
1l-At Local Playhouses.
Peas Hearing Before Committee.
l3-Commerclai and Financial.
14-Arcade Market Discussed.