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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Or all the parts of law. the most
eHec'uni Is the vindicatory. for it il
put lost labor 70 say. DO this or avoid
mat unless We also declare. This
shall be the consequence of your non.
compliance" The main strength and
lorce OF law consist in the penalty
annexed to il. Rlarkstone
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
When English Hsarths Were Taxed

When English Hearths Were Taxed.
Among other unpleasant taxes there
used to be tax upon the English
hearth. In 1862 it was ordered that
hearth money" 9S cents. should he
collected for each householder for the
privilege of warming his feet This
too. on each hearth fire or stove in his
house. 1t was not "a popular tax. 1t
was hard to evade. The tax collector
was given power to count the chin
neys from the inside of the house. and
chimneys, unlike windows, cannot be
blocked up and concealed until the ~
SCISSOR has taken their number The
tax was collected with vigor until vii
liam III. repealed 1t '1n order to erect
a lasting monument of their ma Iestes
goodness in every hearth in the land"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
a Queer Remedy

Francis Crosse. whose work on the
popular superstitions OF the day was
compiled in the year 1877. says: THE
peasants of Suffolk have simple and
never falling cure for aEue. 1t is this
Write the word 'abacadabara' in form
as shown below. place 1t in nutshell
and wear the same about the neck"
The form Is here given.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
His Euotism.

What Is the matter with Jones? He
used to be modest sort of fellow, but
lately he seems almost bursting with
self importance"
Haven't you heard? Mrs Jones is
suing another woman for alternating
his affections and puts the damages
at $4,000 Judge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Newrlch How far back does nv
iahiiy run: GrneaiociSt- That's for
you to decide. Wen go as far bach
US you wish 70 pay for. sir.-Judge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Economics.

Knicker-Does Jones' understand ths
purchasing power OF dollar: En.ke,
Yes. What troubles him Is TIE, MIR
chasing power OF his wife New yor,
Sun.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

1t would be interesting to know in
how many different ways in this ar
rangement of letters the word may be
spelled.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Unkind.

Gerald-The doctor said that was
threatened with brain fever. Geraldine
How much did he charge Won for
dattery i'm his bill:-New York Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

He who defraud~ makes holes in his
own pockets by which be- loses more
than be- steals
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

A scratchy beard never hurts girl
the way she thought it was going 20
when it was another man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
Not a White ELEPHANT Gift

One of the most useful presents for
busy woman is a simple mending
bag. A more elaborate present may
become a white elephant" where an
everyday necessity of this kind will
prove its worth repeatedly "A useful
gift for a busy mistress of house
hold is that of a cretonne pocket. sus-
pended from a folding wooden frame.
after the manner of a camp stool.
The frame can always be procured
easily and only requires sufficient ere
tonne of a dainty pattern to form the
nucleus of an eminently serviceable
sewing kit. When not in use it can be
folded up and placed in a corner,
while it has a distinct advantage over
the ordinary sewing bag. in that when
the frame is extended the whole of
the contents are visible at once.
The cretonne should be gagged on to
the frame, with a heading of about an
inch extending above the rods, while
inner pockets for the sewing addenda
can be added to suit individual taste
The round or square wooden boxes in
which crystalized fruits are bought
can be transformed into things of
beauty, with the help of a yard or SO
of cretOnne. Very fine cretonne should
be used, and this should be pasted on
the box.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
SHOP EARLY
NOT OBSERVED
IN ATLANTA
ACCORDING TO SHOP. GIRLS
Rush Just as Big and Cruel
as in the Past

Atlanta, Dec. II. With thirteen
days to Christmas, it is becoming evil
dent to careful observers that the
Christmas rush here is going to be just
as gleat, just as cruel and heartbreak-
ing tor the thousands of working wo-
m'n and girls behind the counters, as
it has ever been before.
The volume of business is increasing
from day to day. with every prospect
of continuing to increase right up to
midnight Christmas Eve. Obviously
the shop early" gospel. preached by
the press 10 the best of its ability. has
gone generally UNDECIDED.
One local paper, feeling it a duty to
rebuke the public for its thoughtless-
ness, has the following to say of the
situation in Atlanta:
Tens of thousands Of women and
girls and men are made miserable by
Christmas because the people haven't
sufficient confidence to consider I be
employees in the stores. They must
work under prolonged and intense
strain because those that live in com
fort will not take the trouble to shop
early"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
LIVED GIN
RAW EGGe
Mr.. Richards Experience With Diff.
ferent Diets. Peaches and
ButtermiIk for Three Years.

Cecilton, Md.-Mr. George Richards,
of this place, during the past IL years,
has probably tried more different diets
than the average person would ever use
in lifetime.
What he has to say about his expert
ments, must therefore be highly interest
ing to anyone suffering from indigestion
ar stomach troubles of any kind.
:. He says: "For more than IL years,
I suffered with stomach troubles, and
paid hundreds of dollars for doctor bills
and medicines. was also operated on
for piles. =,
lived on dried peaches and buttermilk
for nearly three years. The only thing
that would not give me pain was raw eggs.
| was a physical wreck. could not
sleep, and was as near crazy as a man
could well be.
must say that after taking two 25-cent
packages of Thedford's Black-Draught,
It did me more good than all | ever spent
for other medicines.
have been working daily on the farm
ever since, and am as hard as iron"
This purely vegetable remedy has been
in successful use for more than 10 years.
Tryit. But be sure that it's "Thedford'S."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
ONCE OUTCAST;
IS NOW BACK
IN MINISTRY
HIS FAMILY GOT IN SCANDAL
Finally Given an Opportunity
to Redeem Himself

Champaign, H., Dec. 1l.-Rey. f. A.
Hamilton, the Methodist minister who
lost his pulpit because of the expos
ures involving his wife and daughter
in the famous litigation at Clinton over
the estate of Col Smell, the aged mil
lionaire, has found a refuge at. last.
After years of seeking in vain, a
haven where the story Of the case had
not penetrated, Rev. Hamilton has
found peace. He has told his church
that he has repented, and he has been
taken back into the ministry in the
Methodist Conference of Kentucky.
Humbled by his experience, Hamilton
is exhorting sinners to repentance,
but with a different spirit from that he
used in the old days when he spoke
. at revivals in Newman, Clinton and
Tuscola, where he held pastorates at
different times.
Hamilton's return to the pulpit fur
nishes a dramatic climax to the en-
tanglement Of his family with Col,
Smell 1t developed in the fight for the
old mans millions that Hamilton had
assumed a passive, if not complacent,
attitude. while his wife and daughter
accepted costly gifts of property and
jewels from the aged millionaire.
Edna Hamilton, their daughter, was
favorite of the old man. He furn-
ished money to send her to the Uni
yersity OF Illinois, where she joined a
fashionable sorority. The revelations
Of the will trial, however, sent the
uamiItons out in the world wanderers.
In vain they sought place where their
story was not known. Every place they
located some one bobbed up who knew
their story
Weary of the life, Hamilton one day
entered a church, told his story and
asked to be forgiven Give him a
chance" said the Kentucky churchmen
So Hamilton is seeking to build his life
anew. News of his return came today
from Kentucky
This section of Illinois has followed
as much as possible the wanderings of
the Hamiltons. The preacher vainly
sought to find another employment that
would satisfy him For awhile the
family lived in Indianapolis, but their
identity became known, and they were
unable to stand the publicity. Then
they dropped out of sight.
Seldom has man been so excoriated
as was Hamilton when the Smell win
litigation was fought out However
there is charity on earth and the old
parishioners of Hamilton expressed Z
hope that he would make good. Per
haps he was more sinned against than
SHINING" they said.
A year or so after the trial, Rev
Hamilton and his family announced
their intention to return to Newman to
live, but they were notified that they
would be treated as outcasts. Newman
was his old pastorate. 1t is near Con-
ton, and Hamilton occupied the pulpit
there when the Smell will case ex-
posture came.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
AMERICAN EAGLE Is
CAPTURED BY GEORGIANS

Greensboro, Ga, Dec l0.-Mr. Clar-
enee Askew Of Greene county has the
distinction of owning the only Amer
lean eagle in this section of the coun-
try Mr.. Askew detected his eagleship
in the act Of feasting on one Of his
geese, the bird already having killed
two and was feasting on the third
goose. He fired at the eagle, wound.
ing him on the wing Mr.. Askew sue
ceeded in lassooing the eagle, finally
choking him into insensibility. The
bird measures II inches from tip to
tip. The wounded wing has entirely
healed and the eagle is now on exhi-
bition at a drug store here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
WIDOWS ARE BARRED
BY THESE SPINSTERS
Association For Procuring Of Eligible
Men and Marrying of Old Gidls.

Boston, Dec. 11.-Widows are barred
from the newly organized Spinsters'
association of Massachusetts, the
watchword of which is Give the old
girls chance" Suffragettes will be
especially welcome within les ranks.
The prime object of the society is
said to be that of getting eligible men
to call on lonely spinsters, with the
ultimate object of marriage The pres
ident, Miss Harriet R. Farrar, says:
"The society grew out of the fact
that there are so many single women
over forty years of age who have spent
at least twenty years in a business Of
fee and have become useless to the
business man, who is advocating new
ideas so rapidly that the older girls
cannot keep pace with the times.
when the Bachelors Tax bill was
reported, We received a great many
letters from single men of this coun-
try, Canada and the Philippines who
are willing to give some Of these wo-
men homes.
Therefore We decided to organize a
spinsters' association, and thus get
these girls together and talk matters
over, to find out if the men who had
written these letters were sincere and
mentally and financially capable of
taking care of some Of these worthy
spinsters..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

donors generosity, but as rule the
set consists of large mat for the meat
platter and four of the protectors for
use under vegetable dishes
To make these mats two pieces Of
heavy white linen are required for
each pad, which is buttonholed togeth
er except at one end, where an open
ing is left in which TO slip asbestos
mats cut a trife smaller than the out
er linen covering. The difference in
size Of the linen and the asbestos mats
is employed to form a border, which in
turn is outlined with a row Of machine
stitching.
These mats may be Of colored linen,
but white is a safer choice unless one
knows the color scheme most affected
by the person to whom the present is
to be given
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

Saturday last day to see Hazel.
- (Adyt.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

The Judge lays down the law when
he is laid up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

A lock that should never be bolted
-wedlock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

Yes, Clarence, it is quite possible to
know a man well even when he is sick.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
Would Ban Millinery Tickle.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. l1.-Council-
man Toppam, contending that con
slant tickling" by hat plumes is as ex-
asperating and menacing as the stab
bing by hatpins, today placed before
the City Council an amendment to the
"hatpin" ordinance to lessen the length
of millinery plumage. He asserted
that large plumes worn by women
tickle all near them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
GUEST TOWEL IN CROSS STITCH.

towels for Christmas presents. The
illustration shows very dainty
model with quaint basket design car
ried out in dull blues. taus and pink.
A fancy work bag in creamy linen
with little flowers of cross stitch
across the lower end of it for a border
and the owners initials in cross stitch
above would be an appreciative gift
for the housewife.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12
PRACTICAL PRESENTS
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Old Fashioned Cross Stitch Used
For Making Charming Gifts.

The recent revival of cross stitch
1or needlework goes Bierrily on, and
cot the least attractive and useful
means of employing this old fashioned
stitch is in the manufacture of guest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

If man won't lend you $40 after
you have admired his fine taste in
cigars nothing will get it out of him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-12

An Extremely Useful Offering.
The housewife who is careful of her
handsome mahogany dining table will
be charmed to receive On Christmas
morning a set of linen table mats.
The number is only limited by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-03
SAY ROSENBERG CONFESSED.
Lefty Louie" Reported to Have
Told Father All.

NEW YORK, October 3.-Louis Rosen-
berg, known as Lefty Louie" the gun
man who Is said to have fired one Of the
shots that killed Herman Rosenthal, was
reported yesterday to have confessed
everything to his father. Jacob Rosen-
berg, reputable flour merchant of the
. Produce Exchange building. When the
father was asked what his son had told
him, he replied:
Il won't talk about this matter at ALL
You must see my lawyer. Charles G. r.
Wahle. Yes, l have been to see my son
in the Tombs, but / will not tell what
he told me-"
Former Judge Wahle denied that Lefty
Louie" had confessed. He admitted that
the elder Rosenberg had visited his son,
but insisted that the only result of the
conference was to strengthen the belief
of the father in the innocence Of his son.
Should Lefty Louie" offer to turn
states evidence, IL is problematical
whether the district attorney would
recommend leniency. Yesterday afternoon
District Attorney Whitman and Assist
ant District Attorney Moss paid two
hour visit to the West Side Prison and
examined together and also separately
Jack Rose Harry WALTON. Sam Schepps
and "Bridgey' Weber concerning all
they knew Of the alleged murder plot.
John F. Mcintyre. chief counsel for
Lieut. Becker. emphatically denied the
story that he would oppose Judge Gcff
as the trial Judge because OF the John
Doe proceedings being conducted before
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-03
MENA PUT IN A HOSPITAL
Leader Of the Nicaraguan Reb-
els Carried to an Island
in Panama Bay.

Having landed Gen. Mena. the Nicara-
guam rebel leader, on an island in Pan
ANA bay, the cruiser Cleveland yesterday
sailed northward, to return to Corinto
Gen. Mena has been placed in the 18th
milan Canal Hospital, at Ancon. He is
reported to be in a helpless condition on
account of very severe rheumati sm
which will require long course of treat
ment The smoldering revolution prob
ably win have died out in Nicaragua and
peace have been restored before Gen
Mena has so far recovered as to be fit
for discharge. The State Department
then will be relieved from solving the
problem of his future movements.
A comparatively small government
force administered a sound beating to
1000 Nicaraguan rebels yesterday near
La PaZ.
The rebels are believed to have been
commanded by Julian Airias, who was
one of the Zelaya regime, and recently
entered Nicaragua from Costa RIGA,
where he had been in exile. The federal
force numbered about 800 men, under
Viquez. and after defeating the rebels.
with heavy loss to them. the federaIs
pursued with cavalry. The retreating
rebel force fell back on Leon, and it is
reported that last night they had mutt
MED and turned against their leaders
Refugees from Masaya, which is still
in possession of the rebels. report that
the situation in the town is lamentable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-03
FREE CAR RIDES OFFERED
New York Invitation Which the
Navy Department Has
to Decline.

That New York city Is exerting every
effort to make the naval review, October
II to Is, a success. was shown in a cour-
teous letter from the Interborough Rapid
Transit Company to the Navy Depart
ment Offering free transportation to ON
GERS and men of the American fleet dur
ing their visit on that occasion.
Mr.. Shonts president OF the INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit Company, is also
president of the New York Railways
Company, and extended the same cour-
tesy in behalf Of that corporation.
The Navy Department is regretfully
compelled to decline both offers. as the
act of Congress of February %. 1876, for
bids accepting voluntary service for the
government. but has expressed Its APP
probation OF the spirit in which the Of
fers were made.
The laws of the state of New York pro-
hibit the public service corporations i'm
the state from Offering free service ex-
cept upon the request of the government.
and a provision in the act of February
q, 1906. prohibits the department from
requesting free transportation, which the
street railway companies can oner only
upon request.
II is announced at the Navy Department
that the ships of the navy at the review
in New York will be open to visitors each
dav and no tickets or passes Will be nee
essary TO board the ships during visiting
hours. The commander-in-chi OF the
Atlantic feet will announce the visiting
hours which information may also be OBJ
tanned from the naval patrol at each boat
landing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-03
PLAN NO BIG RECEPTION
But National Committeeman
Hogan Will Greet Roosevelt
at Station Tomorrow.

Washington third termers will not make
any organized attempt at a formal re-
ception for Col. Theodore Roosevelt. who
expects to arrive at Union station at Z
O'Clock tomorrow morning. In accord
ance with the coloners expressed wishes.
there will be no large reception COM
mittee at the station to meet him. and
about all that will be done to welcome
him will be the presence of National
Committeeman Frank j. Hogan and John
c. O'Loughlin at the station In the MORN
ing.
A large touring car will take Col
Roosevelt to the New Willard. where he
will have breakfast. He will reach the
committee room In the Senate office
building, where the campaign fund in
vestigation Is being conducted by Sen
ator Clapp's committee, little before 10
o'clock.
In his correspondence with National
Committeeman Hogan Col. Roosevelt has
said that his time is strictly at the dis
posal of the committee. but, IL possible.
he would like to look at his African
trophies now in the National Museum.
II the hearing adjourns in time the colo
mel will make a visit to the museum.
Reservations for sleeping car accommoda-
tions have been made on the midnight
train for New York tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-03

refunded, the decision reached being ir
accord with the original seven-year pro-
vision that was eliminated by the House
The first payment Of sos. 933.7 3 is to be
made this year.
Although the District is to have $2l9.'
S67.46 less for appropriations this year
as a result of the payment referred 10
the total amount to be carried in the an
nual estimates. now being prepared, It Is
stated, will be about $3OO.OOO more than
the amount carried in last years esti-
mates.
Final hearings on the estimates. pre-
paratory to the pruning process which
total amount asked for within the total
estimated amount available for appropria-
tions, begin tomorrow.
The board of education will be given
the first hearing The board of trustees
of the Public Library and the board OF
charities will follow, in order, and IT Is
expected that the hearings will be con-
cluded by Monday or Tuesday. The es-
Inmates. 1t is required by law. must be
in the hands Of the Secretary OF the
Treasury by not later than October 10.
Final Charities Hearing.
The board of charities. preparatory to
comforting with the Commissioners, will
hold its final hearing today for the pur-
pose of revising the estimates to be SUBJ
mitted by it. 1t is understood that the
estimates of the charities board will ap-
proximate S12JO,OOO. while those of the
board of education will be in the neigh
borhood Of $3.GOO.OOO.
Several improvements desired are being
considered by the charities board. Last
year the board requested an approprf-
struction Of the proposed $500. zoo city
hospital to be erected on the tuberculosis
hospital grounds, 14th street and Bright
wood avenue. The appropriation was not
allowed, but it will be recommended again
this year.
It is understood also that the board
will request an appropriation for the
purchase of tug and several barges
to be used between the workhouse at
Occoquan and Washington. At present
coquan and Washington is irregular. due
to the fact that the boat used has been
condemned. and il kept in condition
with difficulty. 1t is expected that the
workhouse output of brick and crushed
stone will be doubled next year, and a
new tug and additional barges are con-
sidered among the pressing needs of the
New Municipal Lodging House.
The charities board has given consid-
GRAFTON to the recommendation of A. H.
Tyson. superintendent Of the municipal
lodging house. that an appropriation Of
coo be asked for a new structure for
that institution. and to the request of the
Industrial Home School authorities that
so, coo be allowed for the construction of
a cottage for the use Of small boys. It
is understood that there is little proba-
bility of the former Appropriation being
What action will be taken
on the latter request is not known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-03
TURNBULL NOT SATISFIED.
Defeated Congressman Asks About
Procedure for Appeal.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, October 3.-Chairman
Ellyson has received from Representative
Turnbull letters asking as to procedure
for appeal in the award of the congress
sional nomination to Judge Watson. The
queries indicate Turnbulls intention to
have the state committee examine the
books and ballots in the primary. Chair
man Ellyson wired a reply, suggesting
that the committee meet here Tuesday
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-03

% long as ne conditions were attached
to them,'' he answered.
Then no contributions were proscrib-
ed?" asked Senator Pomerene.
None that 1 know Of" answered Judge
Duell.
He said he knew Of no arrangement in
the contributions would have been kept
by Treasurer Bliss from the knowledge
Of Chairman George B. Cortelyou.
Judge Duell said he had been manager
Of Col. Roosevelt's preconvention cam
paign In New York this year, but had
handled no campaign funds in that con-
nection.
Judge Duell having finished his testi-
mony. Chairman Clapp announced that.
certain witnesses having failed to appear.
the committee would adjourn until to-
morrow at 10 o'clock.