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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The wreck OF the Marie lloaled free
OF the mud in The harbor OF Havana
last night, when water vas turned into
the dam surrounding the wreck. The
water within the dam is about Ii feet
below the harbor level nj low tide. il
is the intention 10 admit the water
more rapidly today, so that by night
fall the wreck will be raised to the har'
Dor level. leaving nothing more to he
done except to break the dam and lloat
out the ship.
A tight collar caused the death OF
William +. Dillon, whose body was
found yesterday in his room NJ 4 hotel
in Norwood, Mass. The medical en-
aminer, who viewed the body, said
that the man apparently suffered from
All attack OF Indigestion, which caused
a slight swelling OF his neck, and the
collar choked him TO death,
I:lFrederick Bader, aged 10 years. and
his brother Carl. aged 10 years, were
drowned in the Schuylkill river,
yesterday al Phoeniyvile. Penn,
attempting to rescne their S.ycar.old
brother. Albert, who had slid out to
thin ice on the center Of the river nn n
sled,
The loss OF the barn OF the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company,
at Thirteenth and ID streets northeast
which, with g. cars and sweeper, was
destroyed by fire Yesterday morning
is placed at between 1851, 900 and
1876, 600.
Climbing through transom over q
locked door, Eunice Graham, fourteen
wears old. Of Washington last night
discovered that her mother Mrs. Cecil
liza I. Graham, thirly.Iive years old
had committed suicide, and while the
child vas l;necling beside the bed, beg
cling pitcously for her parent to show
some sign of life. she, too, vas over
come and almost asphyxiated before
the door vas broken open and she was
carried to fresh air. Lying OH = cot
in Providence Hospital. the husband
and father, John I. Graham, whose
inability to procure employment and
continued illness caused The wife to
end her life, grew frantic with grief
when told that Mrs. Graham haG COM
mitted suicide.
The oil steam ship I.uckenback and
other ships which have arrived at Gal
weston, TEX, report having run into
hot water sea in the Gulf of Mexico,
2220 miles southeast OF the Louisiana
coast, February s. Thousands, OF dead
fish led TO IN Investigation, and the
Sailors were surprised to find the
water hot, with = rough sea running.
The temperature OF the water varied
from almost boiling 10 lukewarm and
covered an area more than hall
mile long. Seamcn say they never
experienced such phenomena in the
gulf. and attribute it to some subter-
ranean explosion or discharge from the
bottom OF the sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Taft. Administration Endorsed Del
egates and Electors Sc.
lected.

(. Delegates to the republican conccn'
lion OF the Eighth Congressional Con.
vention assembled at the Ellis Hall
shortly afternoon today. All the coun-
ties ia the district were represented.
The convention was attended by
Seventy.two delegates as, follows
Alexandria -citv S. Alexandria county,
IA; Culpeper, 1 Fairfax, 10; Fauquier,
G: King George. 4; l.oudoun, -;
Louisa, A. Orange >; Prince William,
i; Stafford, T.. Each county had an
equal number OF alteinates TO represent
them in the event the delegates did not
attend.
DR.. +. NJ. Brooks, OF Fairfax county
was made temporary chairman, AMI
S. B. Sagers, OF Herndon, temporary
secretary.
The appointment OF the committees
on permanent organization aud rcso-
lutions was then proceeded with, two
members being selected from each
county.
A recess for ten minutes was subse-
quently declared, and when the con-
vcnuon was called TO order, the COM
mittee on permanent organization rec
commended that the temporarily officers
be declared permanent. The report
was adopted.
The committee OH resolutions sub
mittcd n series OF resolutions endors.
ling the administration of President
Taft and recommending his nomna-
ton for reelection.
The following we're subsequently
elected:
Delegates TO the Chicago C2nven-
toni. l.. Crupper, of Alexandria,
and NJ. X. Lowry Of Stafford. Alter.
nates-Wm. Brown. of Loudonn, and
J. b. Grayson, OF Fauquier.
EIector-Nm. b. King, OF l.oudonn.
Member OF Safe Executive Com
mittce-J. l.. Crupper, OF Alexandria.
Members OF Stale Committee-J. a.
Egsborn, J. B. Grayson, +. l.. r.
Bouton, W. NJ. Brown and Samuel
DeineT.
District Chairman-W. +. Dodge,
OF Prince William.
On motion the members OF The com.
mittee rose to their feet in recognition
Of the fact that today is The arnIrcrs-
arv Of the birth OF Abraham Lincoln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12

u. s. EXPECTED TO ACT.
Monroe u 0crrine Puts itnpt0 the United
States 10 Protect Foreign Interests In
Storm Tossed Country.

Mexico City. Feb. l2.-Thal Min
lister Of War Gonzales Salas is 70 re-
sign and will be succeeded by Gcron-
imo Trevino, as a parl OF 4 program
decided upon by President Maderc
to abandon the Democracy and be.
come the absolute dictator of Mexico
was The report here today.
1t is believed that Madero has con-
cluded that DaZ methods arc the only
ones through which the country can
be controlled and peace maintained.
The situation within the capital
city was extremely strained today.
The La Prensa. a liberal paper,
charges one OF the big press associa-
lions with aiding the money inter
csts in an attempt 10 grab Mexico by
sending false reports TO the United
States.
Spanish papers declare their con-
yiciion in President Madero's homes
ty. but assert that he has demonstrate
cd thar he is unable 70 rule the
country and practically demands his
resignation.
The Vasquistas have organized in
tho state of TorreOn. electing Emilio
Valquez president. Southern Next
co is reported quiet. but the Iapatis-
tas are said TO he practically in con-
troll.
Louis Muerlillo. Al the head Of a
band. is spreading terror in Chihua-
hua. He has held up and robbed
several trains and then ordered the
American Trainmen TO leave the re-
public imediatcly or face death.
Washington. Feb. l2.-The United
States will demand that General Aur-
alano Gonzales. acting governor OF
be summarily disciplined
by the Maderist administration for
his infammatory remark regarding
the crushing OF Mexico under Il
United States military force
This statement was authorized
n the State Department today. fol-
lowing the receipt OF 4 digest OF Con
zales proclamation issued yesterday
and sent to the municipal authorities
throughout the province OF Chihua-
hua.
Gonzales being one Of the most
prominent political figures in Mex
leo and a former member Of the Cab
met. il is feared that his statement
may incite anti-foreign outbreaks
Chihuahua.
State Department advices today indi-
Gated outrages in the vicinity OF TORI
con. Vera Cruz. and Matamores. Co.
hula.
LawlcsSness and briGandage con-
tnues in Durango. while the federal
forces were reported 10 have gained
several victories in the south.
Washington. d. c., Feb. l2.-The
State Department today anxiously
awaited further word regarding the
reported assassination OF T. Hans
German plantation
Continued on page 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
Steamers Collide.

Hull, Eng, Feb. l2.-The steam
ships Wvchwood and Torbay were in
collision off the entrance TO Hull har.
Dor during = fog today, The latter was
rammed amidships and almost cut in
two, sinking within few minutes.
Seven members OF the Torbay's crew
were drowned and tine remainder landed
here BY the Wychwood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
Fierce RiOtinG.

Brussels, Feb. l2.-Ficrce rtoting
took place TODAY in Mons. Frameries
and Bouverie where the miners are on
strike. Shops we're looted despite the
efforts of soldiers who fired several
voIleys at the rioters. A hurried call
fer reinforcements was received here
this afternoon and special trains will be
used 10 rush more troops to the affected
districts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
hi7 sermon.

his sermon
Rev. w. J. Morton, rector OF Christ
Church preached IN appropriate SER
mon to large congregation at the
morning services. He spoke OF the
great movement OF the laymen, taking
his text from first Samuel 1926 And
there went with him band OF men,
whose hearts God had touched"
The services at the First Baptist
Church yesterday we're OF al interest
ing character. The Sunday school WAS
largely attended and at the eleven
o'clock Service Or. Watson preached
90 especially appropriate sermon on
Man and tho Kingdom In The AZ
ternoon there was a rally service Tor
boys and young men. This meeting
was presided over by AR. C. +. Yeager.
The gospel singing was under the di
rectiou OF Mr.. J. F. Preston. An
address by judge C. f. Nicol on This
Parting Ways" also an addres, by Mr..
James r. Mansfield on Lilies Les.
sons" we're VOL received. Tho days
exercises we're brought to close at
evening service when DR.. Watson
preached to 4 crowded churb on a
Mans Task 10 the Kingdom. At the
conclusion OF the sermon two were re-
ceived by Baptism. During tue day .
large pumbsr OF strangers were well
consd st the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12

The arctic storm which has beId the
entire east 10 its grasp for two days,
passed out to the Atlantic during the
day and last night was whipping down
the coast in a liity-mile gale, bringing
With it, for the country around Hat
teras and Manteo. =. c., the worst
,uowstora, in years. and sending all
shipping to shelter. No beats lett
Norfolk during the day On account OF
the storm, aud dispatches from various
points along the coast tell OF the suffer.
ing OF crews on boats that Uanaged TO
struggle 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
Eiehtcen Inches OF ice on Potomac

Washington, Feb. -. Eighteen
nchos OF ice on the upper reaches OF the
Potomac river today developed.a brand
new sport herc-automobile racing Oh
the frozen surface. DR.. +. Scott Avery
yesterday set the fashion, guiding MS
car at fifty mica hour gait over The
ice the first time 40 automobile has ever
"navlgascd" the Potomac:
A dozen other enthusiasts, glad 70
find Que place where the District speed
laws did not apply, tried out the auto
mobile skating today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12

II you are buying for the little ones,
remember that the Buster Blown
Shoes are what you want II buying
for the grown.up folks. get Red Cross
Shoes Tor --latest sold by John A. Mar
shall ( BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
Banker Ends Life.

New York, Feb. 12.-The police
have reported to the coroner that
Washington Seligman, aged fifty years,
a banker, shot and killed himself in
his apartments 10 the Hotel Girard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
Anti Treatin" Bill PASSES House.
rSoec;oI Dispalch 10 the Gazette. !

Richmond. Va. Feb. 1.-THE
House this afternoon took up the anti
treating law. which prohibits the Civ
ing OF q drink 10y one person to another
in any public place where liquor is
sold. The vote was in favor OF the bill
50 to o.. The bill now goes 10 the
Senate for concurrence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
N TEMORlAM.

In sad but loving remembrance OF m!
dear father. JOHN A. GRIFFIN, VIII
departed this life one year ago today
February 18th, 1911.
You are not forgotten dear ather.
Nor will you over be,
AS long a. life and memory last.
will remsmber thee.
IN HN LUVyNH DAfHHo9k.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12

r OST.-WIl, lady WHO picked up Snlali
- plckage W miSlRe oI .AlayaA-
drta Washington car Sa,urSly aftenagnl
please rstLrp to Mrs. !. S. nOTNIag,
OH Camerne street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12

II you w2at the best. that will stand
the test. at wo,k or rest, buy your loot
wear ut John 4 Marshall g. Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-12
WEATHER REPORT.

sun and Tide Table.
High Tide 1872 Am. and
Goo pm. Sun rises ..Dl
q. m. and sets 5.d5 p. In.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-01
Dinner Guests.

Dinner Guests,
Mr. and Mrs, Charles FsmMsn, sae
Riase street. entertained the foliow>
Ing guests at ThaaSsgiylng dinner
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Thew. Mr., and
Mrs, NJ, c, Eaansn, Misses ssysA Hot
far and nerosAsa Thew and Messrs ],
". Wheeler. Gilbert nsssyains aaa
Homer Thew.
Monday Music ciae,
a eSatass wiaf be the feature of the
pyogram 10 BE given next Monday ey,
salag 81 the meeting Ct the Meaaay
MssSe Ctua At the Y, Nj G. A, audi
sagsasss, sAe foliewsng progrsn haslag
nssa assaaSsa FER the evening
Part I.
Taransos. ssnagassaa Danee Brahms
Miss irene Rollessoa
Dear Little shamrscS ,chuay
The Rosary ~. .Neyin
Mss, Joseph Earaong
Violin
Roaao Canrlesoss Saint Saens
Albert zoeliner
The Pipes Of Goraonss Men
-, ..a>,.,..,s William Hammond
IKE Suns My Heart up 10 Thee,
....,..,>, Gene Rraasoomh
James Yeung
cantata
Sir Olaf -. $3.50 Harriet Ware
Ladies noahle Tries Miss Baldwin,
Mrs. w, c, Howell, Miss Kastner.
Mrs, Earl Wills, Mrs. Allan Majors.
Miss Parsons. Accompanies, Mrs,
John Rankin-lrwin,
soleists Julian Tying, Miss Caro-.
lin Baldwin.
House committee Miss Anna Sher-
pard, Mrs, Lawrence Sheppard.
A Large Function.
/ The leap Year dancing party which
WAS given in the Elkss bali room on
/ Friday night, was a success in every
tparueuiar. IRs guests were FScetNsa
by Mrs Frederick George and Miss
Agnes Trimble. who served as hos
tesses during the evening, Dancing
began at nine o'clock, the music being
furnished by Agnes full orchestra A
part of the guests played bridge in
one OF the parlors, Refreshments,
consisting OF sandwiches. olives, cot
fee and ices were served in the din
ing room at half past eleven, Punch
was served all during the svening,
] Among the out of town guests were
!. MISS Ruth Leggett of Fairfield. Miss
Eleancre Maxwell Of ST. Louis, Miss
Thistle Davis OF nss Moines, and Miss
!, ona LaTaste OF Austin, .,eSas, Mr.,
Edward Johnstone and Mr., Archer
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Johnsonchurchsli.


George Johnson. OF keokuk. and
Miss Dorothy Nj. Churchill were mar
ried Thursday. Nov. sSsh. AZ the home
Of the brides parents. Mr., and Mrs,
Harvey NJ, Churchill. ssS S. 18th ST.
The ceremony WAS read ny Rev,
A. H. Isatnrcp, Mr.. johnson is the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs, Peter Johnson,
OF Frankfort. ..ansas, AID has been IN
the amusement business in Keokus
for some time His bride IS well
known In social circles Of ksokuk
and ENJOYS the heartiest best wishes
/ Of her many friends here
A supper was served BY the brides
parents after the ceremony and yhe
wedding march was played BIZ Gaer'
don Gray The young couple VII ~
side IN keokuS
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ne g1S1al business -1-srs q ire
First SaRstss ca-ea VII ae hs2z n
to eaGre. 1aeie-s Tnsax svsnsss
esseTes aF ss Eenaers. ETsrT -zs
eer q m chEveA S resg1ssss6 "a a.
eez
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-01
Madagascar Cyclone.

PARIS. Nov. sos-- Meager informa
ton freue the eyelene,swept region II
nor1hern Madagascar to-day inaieates
that the loss of lille vas heavy. Wire
communication being interrupted, de-
tails we're uncbtsinaale The STERN
struck the island Friday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-01
Manufacturer

STA IL taae thws the psohlew of
aurply and demand and the labor
question make successful mannsas-
turing most aisAcuM To attainss
syes,s he implied. ~thc aaticiea
ficn 81 demand and the handling OF
lahor are The Vital elements OF
manufacturers saeoass. but the most
Important factor is thu manufacturer
haaseli,
hnsaness success comes oaiy shreaga
keeping tho body in perfect ecn1i,
tion, aaa the ability 10 completely
free the mina II business at the
slese 81 the day, These things |
do religicNsly,
My SON. he coufinaed. 'pssys
the viehn unusaally Welt, bat. a.
none ri eur FAMILY were sAle ta
accompany him. we were wsthoas
music ia cur home aatsl MY wlse
purchased 4 KSsahali Aemeso~ise
PLAYER Piano. New We are ahls 70
n play his most aithea,t aNso,upsai,
Msats and our musical eSesssAgs
have worked wonders in eliminating
from my MUD the cares u q busy
day
The Kimtaii Acneir>iie Player
Piano has the essentials necessary
3 Il reproduce Aandsplaye1 music,
This Instrument plays the full
scale. SIS notes plays hisnhsil or
Any SSsnote roll null, rsassa. rich,
mellow tome. selected materials, hest
Workmanship. ren.gnldlMg devise.
Asnefo>lie salessi, ten exclusive sn>
provemsnts, music roll hsgary nriv,
iiegsess
Ne viii take vear never played
niano IN mart payMSat.
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Another sarprlse weadlns,

fNfGtRCt S9t fFttSS N'N~tNfet8-
Friends OF Miss Alice fernsr ana
Mr. FRANK pensek we're quite sarprss'
"a when informed only shortly eefore
that they would he married, although
they later learned that they had been
! engaged for some tine, The wsadsnS
teok place 81 81, Peters church en-
Than6sSiving night at ESQ oscloeS.
Father Gillespie efacaattng, Only =
gfew friends we're prescott, The bride
was aftirea In white synnreieesys
Wearing y beaver hat and VAS attend
ed IN Miss l.illssa Broadweil, who Was
spwaed In brown silk with = White
| beaver hat The groom was Attended
ey Charles asrrisons Of 81, Louis
Afyes. the marriage \ wedding surpsr
twas given the youns eessls AT rae
| heus> az Nicholas Mckenzie. Srs Al
| which about = dozen friends were
tpressnt
The bride Is the daughter os Mrs,
Nv, Pepper. OF St Louis, ana aas eaen
/ In this city about a month. Twins as
TIN, home OF Mr., and Mrs Nicholas
M,,Kenzse, Mr., peasss Is the son Of
| Mr.. sad Mrs, j. psnreS, Of st, Louis
and has been employed in this city
for some time, Dssiriag 70 asoid q
! large home Wedding the ccarle decia,
ed 10 Be oaissls married here, Fer
the present they are AZ home II SVs
North Seventh street,
A Fine Program
The ,nshlSs is invited TO attend the
prosrans TO be given tonight ~ the
First Christian church. AS follows
Prelude Qrchestra.
Address of welcome Mrs, 7. ],
4 Maniey.
Song by congregation,
Prayer Rev, f.llley
Ii Solo paradises Miss Sally
Anaersua, Miss Flora Morse,
ReaSsas, The Heavenly Guest,
Count roistoi--Mrs, A, f, Mcpherson
Address Rev Iilley,
Sole Hear aiy Cry, @ Lord, Al
fred wooler---Mr. f. j, Merchant
Reading-"Tor Loves Sake" Mar
saret j. Preston Miss Mildred Ray
burn
onertory Orchestra,
Song by congregation.
Reneaietion-Rey, Corey.
rAostlude Orchestra,
Committee in charge OF program-
Mrs T. j, Manley, chairman; Mrs Z
. n. Davidson. Mrs I'D, l'aahersheimer
Everyone invited 70 come,
1
i. A Small Company.
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4 sS4nA II Sarrh s'svezeh street..
VIII cs.rzr she marriage q Mss EsefsR
.Iaas S-ahA 20 Mr. TaeaGars Msylsng
7sT Geo g s rt ne CoEgra
sasiaraE ehuEcE. VII gsrrorua ths cers-
Ea1
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s. sazs G;ss..

TIE Gzzls et 81 Srazs c.1r~a VIII
E@tzs = shs parrish hazs= CO M1nasay
1tssrzaor. Ftaas z-raassmezxz Ein
~ zu.lats ear ne slzaar On Tsz<sssay
assar-sc1 ard nj zggaaaaaes s *
zs-as.
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sr- Frusr c sscgr-s.

ant Hrs Eer- sc Dies sTssa.es.
szrTuer -easEsnes ct Esnzza. sEsnr ia
7Eeaz end Ef-a Mr. and Ma 7EEEr.zlsalzs
AZsf-zea
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N-s a1 ~ Aserra E-zEEEa
sE-zes III srr1- sias VsFrzsza4ssssaE
74aaisag etat es Tasa
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1zre57- Cs=ss.

Mss MarsAas 1azeizg czzzs hsia
rs 4-s- meeting cs IN Tsa- IL sha
auarr Sasa-Gxg a-zsr1sE 5Esng
paErezs zzss ts-saEzsas az 10 me..aa-s &
~ class Eers S-ze
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On T1asssav ersaz-r as ~ s1Is q
E1a ersEsss aarHa-ss NJ and sErs :
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= . -.

-az Lzsss All Ss7ssFy e IN Fz--ss
Cc-EE,rizr.a Elaz-~a vaz zr-a.s-s ts
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Mrs Deoiey. Mrs Clark and Mrs
AEss-ica E'-fssaE afternoon n tie ho-s
a Nrs- IcsslsEs SIS 7Ieagea1
1ssss Carr caese-
Tie Eaxie Card cE15 VII IL sEssE-
led On T1ze.sssax zsssr-cl1 HI Mrs
Fen Rerrs, isfI Csrea-r STREE
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A Small Company.

"A StknAtt SspshR~Hy-
Mrs. Alfred Dunn Of Mooar, enter
sainsa Thnrsday evening In honor OF
Mr.. Dunn. Miss Ethel Dunn Of Indi-
ana. and Mr.. and Mrs. Rranson of this
city. cards were the diversion Of the
evening.
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3
o. Hsssslsssz.v assazg s. AlE pass
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sase ssv wsa AS bring :
saass
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Miller. who are at home from college
we're guests also
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-02
CONDEMNS THE MOTOR CAR
English Writer Says the sutomobIls
Tourist Misses All the Charm
Of Journey.

writer in Il. P. O'Connor's Lon.
don Weekly holds that the claims of
the motor car to minister to our pleas
ures and our education are preten.
tious, exaggerated and absurd, and as
such are TO be condemned. He boldly
asserts that the motor car sightseer
may travel hundreds of miles and re.
turn home with no other impressions
OF his journey than that he stopped
for few moments at this or that
place for luncheon, and cupped and
lodged at some other place. from
which he flashed next morning sound.
ing his "honk-honk' to drive the be.
wildered people of the country to the
side of the road, that the destroying
motor might pass in safety. He says:
'As the motorist whisks through
Enfield does he ever think how
Charles and Mary Lamb played tru.
ant and wandered among the hills"
there, making believe that the seen
cry was as good as that of Westmore-
land? And christopher North?" Do
you remember how he set of to fish
in Loeb Toila, thirteen miles away;
arrived there. found he had forgotten
the top joint OF his rod, walked back,
breakfasted, tramped to the loch again,
fshed all day, and then began his
journey home? But friendly farm
house drew him from his track, and
midnight found him finishing a bottle
OF whisky and can of milk. When
he reached home he, had covered sew.
enty miles. But could your modern mo
torist, with his flabby muscles and his
love OF ease, do as much? In his pas
sion for speed he never deigns to un-
derstand the charm and suggestion of
half-obliterated milestone or a de-
cayed signpost, to drink In the spirit
OF the countryside, or attempt to sense
life that harks back to the BEGIN.
ming of our history"
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-02
USE FOR HOUSEHOLD PETS
Psychologist Says Cats and Parrots
Would Keep Lonely People From
Committing Suicide.

A new use for cats, parrots and 9th.
er household pets has been discovered
by DIR. Colin A. Scott, professor OF
psychology at the Boston Normal
school. He is reported to have said to
an audience of public school principals
in Chicago that one reason why peo-
pie commit suicide is that they feel
their own uselessness, and that If an
unmarried woman has a cat or a par.
rot to care for it may give her some.
thing to live for and prevent her from
taking her own life
Anything else that awakens and
holds interest in life would serve the
purpose equally well--a fad of any
sort, plants, garden, whist, novels,
history, charitable work, crocheting,
votes for women. The number of DOS.
.sible objects to keep a woman inter.
ested in life is unlimited. Even for
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-02
Gets $1,000 for Dog. Bite.

Mineola, l.. Mrs. May Miller
housekeeper for George Wintjen
taught his pet collie to jump and seize
dainties on her shoulder. Last yen
the dog jumped on the shoulder OF
Miss Minnie Stockton, u laundress
who lived across the street, and, find
ing no dainties there bit her on tn.
shoulder, forearm and knee. so tina,
she could not leave her bed for fou,
months. She was awarded 81, 900 dam
ages from Wintien,