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The Press., 1911-05-10
The Arts of Asia.

It was Asia, through Arabia, which gave Europe the literature, the arts and the sciences which we have de veloped and of which we now boast. Gunpowder was probably invented in China. It was certainly introduced into Europe from Arabia. The, finely tempered steel of Damascus went over from Arabia at the time of the Moor ish invasion of Spain, and its manu- facture was continued at Toledo. The coppersmiths of Bagdad supplied the worlds market with their wonderful productions centuries before there were any industries in Europe. Weav- ing of silk and cotton had it's birth as an industry in Arabia, and the weav- ing of wool was learned by the cru saders in the same wonderful country. Astronomy, mathematics, the mariners compass all came to us from the Arabs.-Argonaut e< A.4s
The Press., 1911-05-10
Forbidden Ground,

A visit of Gladstone to the Isle of Man is recalled by Agnes Herbert and described in her book about that in teresting little speck in the midst of the Irish sea.
 MT. Gladstone had made. a detour across small holding in Rushen, and his way lay through the ''haggart," {" where the stacks are harvested. A strong, powerfully built Manxwoman stood throwing up the straw to the stack, using her fork as deftly and quickly as a farm laborer.
 "That is very hard work, my good woman," the Grand Old Man is re- ported to have said graciously, ''but you look well and strong. May I ask how old you are?"
 The toiler hardly turned as she an- swered sharply:
 "How oul' art thou myself, thou inn perent oul' manw
The Press., 1911-05-10
M;~ad Eu,otions.

A Bostonian tells of clean. well set up young Irishman who formerly saw service in the British navy, but who is now engaged in business at the Hub.
 "When are you going to get freedom in Ireland, John?" the Bostonian once idly asked.
 "The only way that we'll get free dom in ould Ireland" said the Celt Twill be if France an Russia an Ger many am Austria an maybe Italy-1 they would all join together to give those blackguards of English a rare ould batin'. That's the only way, sir we'll get home rule"
 Then as he looked cautiously about s twinkle of cunning was added to his expression, "An' the whole lot of lem together couldn't do it, sir. Oh, it's the grand navy we've goty'-Lppin- cott's Magazine.
The Press., 1911-05-10
An Election Story From Hungary.

An Election Story From Hungary.
 An electioneering story from Hun. gary, as told by MT. R. W. Seton Wat son in Corruption and Reform In Hungary" Mot many years ago a noble count stood as candidate for a west Hungarian constituency and was in due course elected. Soon afterward a deputation of the electors visited him in Budapest. reminded him of his promises at the time of the election and asked him to use his influence in a certain direction. Why do you come to mer asked the count Why. be- cause you are our representatives the astonished peasants replied. Nothing of the kind.' said the count I bought the constituency for E2yOOO. You all had your price-free lunches and free drinks into the bargain. Pm - if do anything for you. We are quits And in another minute the deputat1on found itself in the street"
The Press., 1911-05-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.
Nay 1e. 1881.


 Two shooting 'galleries'' are now added to our list of "home indus tries.''
 Dr. o. c. Sprague left on Monday last for his new field of practice at Elizabeth, N. J. He is to be suc- ceeded by Dr. H D. Gouli of New. port, N H.
 Brown 6 Rockwell have the steam mill at work on their wood land near the ''powder switoh," and count on getting over half a million feet of lumber from the lot. At the auction sale of the Potter farm in Wilmington, M. P. J. Walker of Union and E W. Brooks of Stafford were the successful bidders at $1IOO, and tke farm will be denuded of itt timber and wood.
 l. K. Lord has bought ef Harrison O. Royce the vacant lot opposit' the depot, some 35 feet front and 80 feet deep It is one of the best business
  the snug price of $2. 900.
 Born. Tn West Staffor 12th, 6 son to Lowell Wilcox, and grandson to SJ lvsnus Battey.
 In Orcuttville, Sd, a daughter tc Ohaunoey Orcutt.
 Married In Stafford, 5th, by Rev. e. V. Maxham, George l. Ohaffse and Theresa A. Oolb 1rn, daughter oi William A. Oolburn, all of Stafford
 In Mansfield, 1st, by Rev. N Beach, Levi Warren and Carrie F. Place oi South Coventry.
 Died. d.-In Willington. 9th, Lucy, 67, wife of George Whiting.
The Press., 1911-05-10
The Talmud,

The Talmud Is the compendium of an cient Jewish oral, or unwritten, law as distinguished from the Pentateuch or written, law. Its origin is coeva with the return of the Jewish people from the Babylonian captivity, 536 B c. Its compilation in Hebrew was be gun by the scribes, and by their sue cessors the work was carried on til 22O B. 0. The Talmud is a combina ton of prose and poetry and contains two elements, legal and legendary. Itt morality resembles that of the New Testament, and its philosophy reminds us very forcibly of that of the great Plato.-New York American.
The Press., 1911-05-10
Now is the Time to Be-
 gin the Spring Work.

l have a full line of Flows (suIky and walk ing), Harrows and Wor- cester K e m p M ure Spreaders.
 A complete line of all Farming Implements.
 SharpIes Cream Separa- tors, also secondhand De- Laval Machines in good condition, which l will sell cheap to close out. Can also furnish new DeLavaI Separators at the right price.
 SETH SCHOFIELD, Agent,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN.
The Press., 1911-05-10
Russia,s Rutterflx ReIlef.

Small boys and girls in Russia often do not have the joy of butterfly chas- ing or collecting, for the popular and pretty belief of the peasants is that these swarms of fragile, lovely insects are the earthbound souls of the dead. compelled to finger for some minor ex- piation of sin As the nurses of the children of all below royalty are from the peasant class, they impress on them at an early age how wicked 1t would be to catch and torture soul and thus imbue them with a supersti- tion that lasts until they are well grown.-New York Tribune.
The Press., 1911-05-10
'A cet ReautifuI ouiok seheme.

eff you have hurry call to be beau tifuI without the time to work up to the permanent affair."" said Mildred Holland, here's your chance. First wash your face with warm water and almond meal. Make sort of paste of those things and wash on with warm water and dry lightly. Then apply your skin food lest there be any reac- tion from the drastic treatment to fol low. Now take a piece of lemon and rub 1t over the face till the skin smarts. Rinse again, this time with water that is gradually brought down from cool to cold. You are then ready for the final ceremony. Hold good sized piece of ice in towel and iron your face with 1t. Then look in the glass. This has been found an abso- lutely reliable recipe before asking for the coveted new bonnet."-New York World
The Press., 1911-05-10
Exhibi+ino a Poet.

Matthew Arnold was sitting in his study one morning when the butler showed in an American lady and a small boy The lady said: "Glad to make your acquaintance, MT. Arnold. I have often heard of you. No. don't trouble to speak. sir! know how val uable your time is!' Then, turning to the boy, she said. ''This is him. Lenny. the leading critic and poet-somewhat feshier than we had been led to ex- pect!-A. C. Benson in Atlantic.
The Press., 1911-05-10
A Fresh Enn.

An English food expert, said in re cent lecture:
 '"The secret of health is two meals a day with an occasional fast. But people won't avail themselves of this superb secret. It is too unpleasant like the fresh egg. A gentleman, aft CT cutting the top off soft boiled egg summoned the waiter and said:
 Waiter. take this egg back to the kitchen, wiring it's neck, and grill it for iToa0fp1S
The Press., 1911-05-10
EVER WATCHFUL.
A Little Care Will Save Many Stafford
 Springs Readers Future Trouble.

A Little Care Will Save Many Stafford
 Springs Readers Future Trouble.
 Watch the kidney secretions
 See that they have the amber hue of health; .. .z ....
 The discharges not excessive or in- frequent;
 Contain no "briok-dust like'' sedi. ment. ..-
 Doan's Kidney Pills will do this fol you
 They watch the kidneys and cure them when they're sick.
 Mrs Carl Kuehne, Prospect street. Stafford Springs. Oonn., says: "Doan z Kidney Pills are by no means 8 new remedy to me. have used them at different times when suffering from disordered kidneys, the result of a cold or overwoIk, and have always received the best of results. At such times it was impossible for me to stoop or lift on account of the pains in my ba,k When feel these at- taoks coming on now at once begin using Doan's Kidney Pills, procured from Eaton's drug store, and it never takes but few doses to drive the trouble away Doan's Kidney Pills have my highest endorsement. ''
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn O., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the Doan 's-and take no other.
The Press., 1911-05-10
Game to the Last:

Douglas Macdonald and his old cro- nv, Donald MacDougal, were once. Op- posed to each other in famous curl. ing match, and the last two stones to finish the game were the two eronies' Donald MacDougal with enormous deIiberation, threw his stone. He threw 1t well He made what is called a pat lid and jumped for joy. Then il was Douglas MacDonald's turn. His case seemed hopeless, but such splen. did throw did he make that the pat lid was knocked off, and his stone lay at the side of the tee, winning the game. In his joy the old fellow jump ed sky high. He came down so hard that he broke right through the ice. He sank, but, bobbing up again, he shouted from the cold water:
 "Hi, lads. we've won, and if dinna come oOt O here alive be sure ye pit that stone on my grave!"-E Exchange.
The Press., 1911-05-10
Chiefly the mold of mans fortune as in his own hands.-Bac0n.
What FOIev Kidney PiIIs will do for yOu.

Foley Kidney Pills area true medicine They are healing, strengthening, antisep tic and tonic. Foley Kidney Pills take hold of your system and help you to rio yourself of your dragging backache, dull and of all the miserable feelings that re- suit from the impaired action of your kid neys and bladder. Remember 1t is Foley Kidney Pills that do this for you A Jacobsen.
The Press., 1911-05-10
In the Wake of the Measles.

The little son of Mrs. o. B. Palmer, Little Rock, Ark. had the measles. The result was a severe cough which grew worse and worse and was so severe he could not sleep. She says {: 'tOne bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound completely cured him, and he has never been bothered since." Group, whooping cough, measles cough all yield to Foiey's Honey and Tar Compound. The genuine is in the yellow package. Refuse any substitute. A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1911-05-10
cole-idse-The Last Phase.

Professor Blackie in his autobio- graphical sketch entitled Notes of a Life" te1ls of visit he paid to Cole ridge. then living at Highgate, of whom he remembers only two things. 'QI
 hs he was an old. infirm, downbent meA; @ that he told me he had thrown overheard all speculative phi losophy. fiuding perfect satisfaction in the first chapter of the gospel of John. :"
The Press., 1911-05-10
FOley's Kidney Remedy Acted Quickly.

M N. George, Irondale. Ala, was bothered with kidney trouble for many years. II doctored and tried kidney medicines without material benefit. in fact, kept getting worse I was persuaded to try Foley Kidney Remedy, and before taking 1t three days could feel it's bene ficial effects. The pain left my back, my kidney action cleared up, and I aru so much hetter do not hesitate to recon. mend Foley Kidney Remedy to all suffer ers." A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1911-05-10
Nervz Sensitive.

'T don't know what am going to do with that kid, of mine. He's al ways getting into fights. Jerked him up for 1t the other day. What do you mean by lighting on the public streets like this T1 asked. ,@
 "'Well.' he said, Jimmy MOntgom- cry said you were my father
 "'Well. ain't your fatherr
 "'I s'pose you are. but feller don't want it thrown up to him right in front of a crowd Boston Traveller.
The Press., 1911-05-10
WARNING T0 RAILROAD MEN.

E. s. Bacon, II Bast St., Bath, Me. sends out this warning to railroaders "A conductor on the railroad my worl caused chronic Inflammation of the kid neys, and was miserable and all played out. A friend advised Foley Kidney Pills them began to regain my strength. The inflammation cleared and am far better than have been for twenty years. The weakness and dizzy spells are thing oi the past, and highly recommend Foley Kidney Pills"
The Press., 1911-05-10
q LeuaI hoIicaN.

"BindleSwOrth seems to rather look upon his wife with awe"
 "Yes. met him yesterday. and he wanted to borrow $5 from me 1 ask ed him why hp didn't go to his bank for 1t, and he replied with surprise that he was unable to conceal:
 "'Why. bless me! I'd forgotten that the banks were open today just the same You see this ls thy wife's birth day '"-ChicagO Record Herald
The Press., 1911-05-10
Hnw,s I.hiaY

We ofrer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY q CO.,, Toledo, O. E We, the undersigned, have know F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honoFab,e in all business transactions and fnan- cially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm, WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of Che sySten. Testimonials sent free. Price "a cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1911-05-10
Rusinsss and Pleasure.

The man who makes his business a pleasure is likely to live a good deal longer and get good deal further than the man who makes his pleasure business. Chicago Record-Herald.
The Press., 1911-05-10
kzIween Friends.

Bess-He said my face was perfect poem Jess-It is-like one of Brown
 ing's. Bess-What do you meant Jess- Some of the lines are so deep.- Toledo Blade |.
The Press., 1911-05-10
A wo,,Id Ra wido,.,

: He (who has just proposed)-I hope you don't think that am too old for you? She-Oh, no! I was only won dering if you were old enough.--Illus trated Bits.
The Press., 1911-05-10
Not His Fault.

A doctor was summoned to attend the miller's little boy. He wrote out |, prescription, which was promptly made up and administered in due form The next day he called again to see his patient and found the whole family in tears.
 Alas" said the mother. "I shouldn't have thought that my poor child would have died of the measlesw
 'Whatw exclaimed the doctor. He had the measles, and you never told mer'-Paris Journal
 Impure blood runs you down-makes you an easy victim for orgar ic diseases Burdock Blood Bitters pu1ifies the blood cures the builds you up.,
The Press., 1911-05-10

God Ie praised that am overtaken with misfortune and not with sln.- SaadL
The Press., 1911-05-10

Intellect annuls fate. So far as . man thinks, he is free. Emerson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
SELECTION OF COACH
NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Virginia Authorities Puzzled as to Choice of Foot
ball Trainer for Next Misunderstanding
report From Georgetown

Charlottesville. Va, December IS
Athletic authorities at Virginia are
Interested in the announcement that
Georgetown has definitely determined
to adopt the alumni system OF coach
ms. Here il has been tried thorough
ly. and has proven a success, and there
is no doubt but that il has come to
stay. The regulation Of the general
faculty concerning coaches is as fol :
lows: No coach" not an alumnus, and
no trainer. not an officer OF tho uni
versity. shall be employed FOR the pur-
pose of instructing training any
team in the university. The faculty
committee OH athletics may. however.
permit the employment of coaches
other than alumni for period not eN-
cecdins two weeks for any one indl-
vidual during any one season, but in
no case shall such coacl, be in respon-
slhlc Charge of the team
Virginias athletic authorities are
just now up In tho air as to who
will take charge of next years foot
ball team. The athletic code calls for
the retiring captain to lead the team
the following year. but Joe Wood has
one more year on the team This ne
constitutes the selection of ono OF the
captains of recent years, or conditions
may compel departure from the cap
tain idea for one year. All college was
satisfied With the splendid results OBJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
RICHMOND VA TUESDAY DEoEMBER 1911

tanned by Head Coach Yancey the past
fall and would be glad to see him in
Charge OF the team another season, but
feel ut the same time that he could
hordly be asked to give up his time
and services another year. There is
no profit whatever in tho job. All the
satisfaction the coach gets out or the
task is the Knowledge that he has
been able TO render some service to
his alma mater
Whoever Is selected 10 pilot next
years eleven, 1T is felt that the season
Will be successful one, for he will
nave two valuable helpers In college
In the persons OF Speed Elliott and
Rice Warren. Elliott has had charge
of the Virginia second team for the
past two years, and much credit for
tho development of the varsity has
been duo to his efforts Warren, who
was former end at Virginia. has been
in charge of athletics at Randoipn-
Macon College. Ashland. for several
seasons past He will enter tho uni
versity in September. however to take
the full four-year course In medicine.
He is a splendid coach as evidenced
by the success he attained at the big
Methodist institution. Under his tutc-
lage. Randolph Macon has for three
years In succession won the champion
ship Of the Eastern division in foot
ball.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19

Howlcrs against syndicate baseball
see in the ever increasing number oi
farms" which the major leagues are
conducting among the minors, an ag-
grcsation of that pernicious practice
whereby a practical close corporation
Is made of ball players who have once
entered the organized ranks The mat
ter has been strikingly presented be-
cause OF the recent acquisition by the
Detroit club OF the Providence fran
chisc In the International League.
Cleveland controls the Toledo club In
the American Association: Comiskey
is backing Cautillon, in Minneapolis,
and tile Chicago mnGnatc also owns
the Dcs Moines team; the Highland
crs own Atlanta, while ii Is suspected
that Connie Macls's shckels give to
Baltimore tho right to live in tho
baseball world. SO far as can be
learned Washington and ST. Louis arc
the only clubs In the American League
not owning farms"
In the National League, while mat
ters have not progressed quite as far
as they have In the younger orEaniza-
ton, still Boston controls the Secra
mcnto team, In the Pacific Coast
League. while Club" Murphy, of the
Cubs, requires homage from tho Louis
vlllo aggregation. Taking IL further
ii is believed that many OF the mag
mates of the National have interest In
more than one team in their owr
| league.
Just whore the minors get of undo,
this arrangement cannot be seen. Or
! It's face, II Is syndicate ball of tn.
| worst type, for, with n big league own.
! or controlling two teams, he has al
ways at his disposal the very best OF
the output Of both. while the minor
| league club is never quite certain
where 1t stands. The ballplayer gets
no consideration. Instead of being
| covered for Just one season. under thu
| arrangement of single ownership Of
! two franchises. he is covered eternal
| ly. even II for no other purpose thar
to keep somo other club from sccur'
| ing his services.
| 1t is so evident that big league con-
| troll of minor league franchises is go
! Ing to have an Ill effect on the game
! that tho wonder is that tho magnatcs
have allowed matters to progress as
| far as they have. The rule works two
| WAYS. however, for not only will tn,
major league club owning Il ia rm" have
access to all OF the material hcvel.
cpcd on the farm" but the farm
team will have the pick of players Il
! he released by the ajor league out
| sible for tho minor league team, no.
| favored organization.
The rule which was recently adopted
admitting but twenty-five players dur
| ing the playing season and thirty five
' during off season. will have no objec
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
ATTRACTIVE CARD
DRAWS BIG CROWD
Three Favorites Win at Col.
umbia-Jockey Indefinitely
Suspended.

Columbia, S. c., December IS
Clear. warm weather and a fairly at
tractiSe card served to attract n good
crowd to the races at the Fair Grounds
o-day. Three favorites won. each run
ming odds -on, except Sea Swell in tho
last, which climbed up TO even money
at the close. The judges indefinitely
suspended ocley Irwin after Our
Nugget made show of the field In
the third race. Summaries:
First race-s2Oo: two-year- odds: Ave
furlongs; selling-Stel Cliffe GS to
81, first; Charlie OBrien q to 81, Sec
ond; Henock g to %. third. Time,
Second 5000; three year. olds
and up; fivo furlongs; selling-May
Nora 6 to 81, first; Leon B. 60 to loj.
second: Carlisle NJ. Is to 81. third,
Time, 1905.
up; ono and one sixteenth miles; sell.
tng-Pur Nugget 12 to -. first; Rose
@ to q. third. Time, ISL 2.s.
Fourth raco--s250: three-year- olda .
mile; sclling-Cu Bon q TO 10Y. frat
Maromura q to y, second; Helene G.
10 50, third. Time, 1:i6.
Fifth racc-se00: thrce-ycar-olds and
MP: five and one-hnlt furlongs; selling
--Bertis q TO -. first; Horizon e. to
s., second stanley $. q TO p, third
sixth racc-s2oo. three year-olda:
(even), first; Billy Barnes Is TO -.
second: Chiffon sqmaw a to %. third.
Time 1903
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
WILL MEET THREE
\. N. c. A. TEAMS
Washington and Lee Quint to
Play First Game Day After
Christmas.
tSpccial to Thc Tlmcs. Dispntch.

Lexington. Va. Dccemuer ls'I.rb.
nasninEion and Lee basketball pros
pecIs are excellent. For some time the
practice has been going on and several
OF the new men are developing rapidly,
The work has been heavy Tor the past
Two weeks, and DR.. Pollard has beon
Ruttihs me squad through hard PAGES
One OF the things which has gone to
make the first team work was the
order not TO shoot any goals. but t.
pass from man to man. This left the
II could whenever 1t could get the
ball. il is no easy task to Keep con
tinucd possession OF the basketball
1hen the opponents are lighting every
The sphere, and the work has gone far
20 develop u good set OF lribbIcrs ana
TO make all the players more accu-
rate In the work OF getting tie ball
and then getting rid OF it,
Of last years team Il good nun.S,cr
are out for their old places. Glasgow,
she big guard. who is so strong At the
drihble. has gone out to. the great
satisfaction OF all the students. Burke
Will be found at the other guard
where he was substitute last season
Bacr Is after his place at the centre
and many Of the done artists say that
he will get 1t back In spite OF tho
work of Buck Miles. Captain IIannis
Will be at his old place al the front
his old partner, Boyd, Is not In col
leEe
Milcs Us showln-- a strong bid for 4
Sob somewhere. and his height and
srecl make him 4 natural centre. Raj
terry has done some good work as u
forward, as also have Hopper and Nc
Cain. Ionan is shown some strength
ct tho guard position.
Tive team will take trip imrnodi-
stely after the holidays, and Manager
Null hns already put tho following
games on tho schedule:
December 26-Y. NJ. G.. A.. LynchburE.
Daccmbe, Ely NJ C. A. AShcyillc
". C.
December 2s-Y. NJ. c. A.. Ashcville
December 2a--Y. NJ. c. A., Charlotte
NJ c.
December SOY NJ. c. A.. Charlotte
n c