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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07
Let Us smile

rlle thing that goes The iarlhesi towards
making lie worth while,
That costs the least aud does The most
is just a pleasant smile
The smile that bubbles IRON a heart
that loves It's fellow men
VIII drive away the cloud Of gloom anC
coax the sun again.
It's full Of worth and goodness, too,
With manly kindness blsnli
It's worth a million dollars, and Il
doesn't cost a cent.
Baltimore American.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

Senator LaFollette was sharp.
ly And'properly reproyed for his
attack on!the newspapers, by the
postmaster at a banquet last
week. It is true, that there are
some papers Of type which de-
serve ell that the Wisconsin may
have said in condemnation, but
the great majority Of newspapers
are honest, fearless and clean
daring to tell the truth, and
smite the wrong, as few others
will. Neither the forum n OIL
the pulpit is more ready to dare
and do for conscience's sake; Il
condemn wrong in high places
TO call names; to cry aloud ant
spare not, without ceasing; thar
is the American newspaper. l
Is the nations greatest agency
for civic, industrial and individ
uAl uplift.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

An ominious growl of displeas.
ure is heard from the better ele
ment of the Tennessee regulars,
over the prospect of Patterson's
entry into the Senatorial contest.
They say that should he enter,
the situation will be the same as
that which caused the party split
two years ago; that Patterson
proves thereby that he cares for
nothing or nobody save himselfi
that this same grasping selfish
ness caused the defeat Of Benton
McMillin or Luke Wright for
Senator, and gave Tennessee q
republican governor. On the
other hand most of the indepen
dents, who will enter the prima
mary, are saying that if compel
led to choose between Patterson
and Taylor. they will vote fol
Patterson, preferring a man wht
boldly stands for his convictions
to one whose vacillating and IN
certain course has caused hin
to be called "a master weak
ling, by the very element tina
he has so fawningly courted anC
served.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

bob Taylor and Benton Nc
Millin were more in evidence at
the harmony meeting than either
will ever be again. They are
back numbers of the rankest
kind, and would do well to retire
while opportunities are so In
viting."
The above expression from a
regular organ is a fair sample
of the opinion the straightout
regulars hold of this pair of twin
straddlers, after all their years
of faithful service to the cause
of regularity.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

There is no better medicine made
for colds than ChamberIain's
Cough Remedy. 1t acts on ma
lures plan, relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions, aids expec-
torahon, and restores the system
to a healthy condition. For sale
by all dealers
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

Mr.. ]. B. Bond has opened his
law Office over jenkins Drug
Store in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn, in
the ofice with Esq. @. @. Ross,
where his friends can find hims
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

Bob Taylor is once more tun.
ing his election fiddle, and this
time the words of his song will
probably run like this:
I love that Senatorial chair
In Washington's big town;
o voters, won't you tell me to
Go back there and sit DOWN.
Commercial. Appeal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07
KNOX FOR ROOSEVELT
East Tennessee Republican COun
ty Declares Tor Colonel

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 3.-SuppOrt-
ers Of Col. Roosevelt won out in a con-
tesI in the Knox county Republican ex-
ecutiye campaign today by 4 Este Of
i53 to 81, when President Tafts friends
proposed to have mass convention to
choose delegates to the national Repub.
liean convention. Col ROOseysles sup.
pOrtsrs favored primary and when il
was put to a vote the ex-presidsni's
friends won,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

Give rs Jour Job Work. Gu
Work win suit you.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

Give Us an order fOn Job work
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07

Letter Heads, Envelopes, Bill Heads
and etc, printed Heht See Us.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07
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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-07
The LlVTgTlCe Democrat.
Weekly
CHAS. I. CRAWFORD, Editor

Application made for entry as second
class matter, At the postofiice at Law.
renceburg, Tennessee, nnder act Of
Congress. March 3, 1879.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04

FIRST RACE-Ffre and one-han furiouss; two
year-old dllies- La Mode. 100 Hoftusl. $50. won
Lodano, 100 Fain), IS. second; Rosemary lp
tGoose), $3.50, third. Time % IS. Polly Worth.
Trojan Belle, Anna Patricia, Spnshtly Miss In
quietz, Idcle. Luria. and Bright Stone also ran.
SECOND RACE-Two-year-olds six; furiouzs.
Snokehouse. lo7 tGoosel, $50. won; Cream lo7
(Buxtonl. $40. second; Foundation. 10 Nfoles-
WORTH, $40 third. Time. Ill Is. Prince Hermis
and Pop Gun also ran
THIRD RACE-Three-y ear-olds and upward: six
furiougs. Cash Delivery, 100 (Buxtonl, s. o. won
Bonanza. los tBorel. $3.50 second Clubs los
tMolesworthl, S 10. third. Time, ll3 Lasse, Ur-
sula Emma. Toison de'Or, ]. B. Robinson, George
oxnard, Prince Chap. Swarts Hill, and winifred D.
also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Handicap; three-year-olds and
upward; one and one-sixteenth miles. Star Bot
tie 100 (Goosel, $50. won: White Wool loe Dfoles-
WORTH, KID. second: T. NJ. Gr,cn log CBuxtonl.
$40. third. Time. la. Texoac, MockIer and
Creme de Mcnthk also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Three-year-old and upward; one
and one-siIteenth miles. Gay Bird, lN (Goose)
$40. won; Puck. los Buxton, A8 second; Pa
truche. 1o5 (Molesworthl, s.. third. Time l.B
Floral Day. PLANT, Dynamite. Daingerfeld and
Tanker also ran.
SIXTH RACE-0ne mile and seventy yards: three
year-olds and upward; Ozana. 100 tGoose) S. won +:
sleeth, ss tskirvinl. 80. second; Dutch Rock, IG
tBuxton). SEQ. third Time. IN. Hanly, Sister
Florence. and Bob Farley also ran.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
TORONTO RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Fire furlonFs; for three-year-old'
and upward; purse 500. Grace Nc. H7 tGrifin1.
even, won; Donovan, LIZ tDreyer1. to !. second
String Steel lie CwhitneyI. L to l. third. Time.
loo+5 Cooney X. Chess. Sugar Loaf. Tornmie
ThomJsoo and La Refine Hindoo alsn ran.
ward; ave fnrIongsA Fox Craft. Ito tBergenl even,
won; Lady Etna. liz Dreyerl. to ]. second
Carlton. liz gscksonl. to l. third. Time.
loo+s Breast Plate. Tee May, The African.
Roland Pardee, and Red River also ran.
THIRD RACE-for twoyearolds; Ave furlonss
purse 500 Loan Shark. l6 (AIcArdlei. to !.
won; Stanley H. Iol Cwhitel. 10 to !. second;
Pass On. io7 CMoatclrl. TO !. third. Time
oil. spirella Casanova. Gibbons Michael hice'
Field Flower. and Martha Allen also ran-
FOURTH RACE-For three-yeAr-osds and up
ward; seven furlongs: purse. SDo flor1oss besat,'
los DreyerI, ) to !, won; Rodman. los tGrihinl.
to l. second; II. VI. SabIth. le tWhatleyl. ID
TO l. third Time I32 Indictment. Mrdli, Rnble.
stalmore Edna Collins. and Little Minnie also
ran.
FIFTH RACE-Far three-yesr-olds and upward :
TO l. won; Venetian. los Moudoul. even. second
Little Marchmon: 100 tBergenl. To l. eTen'
third. Time. la Montciair. Coal shoot, j. n
Barr Blanche Frands. and Elcdia Is. also nan.
SIXTH RACE-For ree-year-olds and upward
Eve furiougs sabo Blend. liz tGrfin). to :.
won; Chiffon squaw. IG tsniderl. TO ]. second
Tackle liz (Bergenl. to ]. third Tune i9i-
waner. May Bride, Yankee Lady. Song Of Rocks'
SEVENTH RACE-foS threeyesr-olds and up
ward: seven furIonss. Duncasgin. III Jensen.
6 to s. won Otlo. 10 Oiondonl. to !. second
Jim L. log (Gnninl, to /. third Time; Is
McAndrews Golden Treasure. Modern Priscilla
GIipisn and Bit Of Fortune also ran.
EIGHTH RACE-For threeyearolds and upward
one mile and sixteenth. Cassowary, lo' tpresefl'
to /. won: EVELYN Doris. 100 tJensenl. even
IS. Montagnie. Sc. Kitty. Gold Lach. RindA.
and Dorothy Webb also
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
By c. w. SWAN.

According to President Robert H.
Young, of the amateur baseball COM
mission, the amateur season, which
closed recently with the playing of the
intersection games for the city title. was
one of the most successful in the his
tory of amateur baseball in the Capital
Not only were the games In the respec-
tive leagues played in a sportsmanlike
manner, with few IL any squabbles, but
the financial returns from the post-sea-
son series were extremely gratifying.
Because of the high-class baseball
staged by the clubs competing in the
Section A series. that section made more
money than the other divisions. and also
showed better financial returns than
from the series of 1911.
In Section the receipts were not as
large as last year, although the crowds
were Just as big. President Young claims
that the leagues in Section were poor
Iy organized, and although large audi
ences witnessed the games, very small
sums of money could be collected.
Section c made no money last year and
this year the same state Of affairs ex-
listed The crowds at these games were
poor and the quality of ball up to the
usual amateur standard. The writer
knows of one instance during a Park
Southern game where 400 patrons
dropped but twenty-one cents into the
hat which was passed around with
such liberality displayed by the follow
ers of teams in this section 1t is small
wonder that the financial returns were
so unsatisfactory.
Cleanliness and fairness seemed TO be
the motto of each respective league this
past season and whatever differences or
grievances cropped out the league SET
tied. Not one case was brought before
the board of arbitration.
The final meeting of the amateur COM
mission for the season of 1872 was held
at Spaldings last night, with six Of the
ten leagues represented President Rob-
ert H Young was in the chair.
Treasurer King made a full report OF
the post-season, intersection. and inter
city series, and the report was accepted
by the commission in full. An au-
diting committee, composed of President
Roakes, President Love. and President
Waters went over the report, and found
il correct.
As a trophy had not been obtained up
to the time for playing the first of the
inter-city games, the officers of the local
commission, with the consent of the
the Richmond body, purchased hand
some silver loving cup, deducting IS
from each club. The comission last
night voted to reimburse the Pepco club.
The rules will be revised this winter
by a committee. to be appointed by Presi-
dent Young. This committee will be COM
posed of Clark Griffith. a representative
of the press, ball player. president of
a league, an umpire. and a manager OF
a team.
Treasurer King requests the duly cred
tied members of all teams not having
received their share of the post-season
series to call at his office in Spalding' S
store some time Saturday. so as to close
up the season by the end of the week.
The receipt taken in during the post
season series will be found printed else.
where in this paper.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
DERRICK WINNER
OYER ]. 7. HOWARD
After 4S Games Of Interesting Ten
mis-, Howard Loses by Scores Of
10-12, Sc, and 81.

All the favorites have q good lead In
the twenty-fourth annual tennis tourna-
ment for the championship Of the Dis
trict. held on the courts of the Bach
eIors' Club In woodley Park yesterday
afternoon. when play In the mems sim
giles narrowed down to the finals. which
will be played to-day. In the mems
doubles the second round was completed
and the semi-fnals started while the
second round was nearly completed In
the mems consultations.
Spencer Gordon and c. T.. Chapman,
having won their matches yesterday in
the semi finals. will meet this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. Gordon easily disposed
of John X. Graves by g. and 81. while
Chapman surprised his followers by win
ming from the veteran p. II. s. Cake In
two straight sets. the scores being SIS
and So
The feature match of the day came
in the first round of the mems consola-
lions, when Samuel Herrick took the
measure of J. T. Howard. after forty
three games Of interesting tennis, by
10-12. SIS and 81
Darkness called a halt to the match in
the semi-finals of the mems doubles be-
tween H. z. Doyle and Lew Fischer VS.
Arthur HELEN and r. Hornidge. Doyle
and Fischer won the first set by 10 and
lost the next by a.. while the score
stood 6-5 when the match was called of
Doyle and Fischer displayed splendid
team work and will probably win the
last set. The summaries:
MEMS SINGLES.
Third round-John X. Graves defeated @. T. Sin
clair by 81 and 81.
semi-hnsl roupd-spencrr Gordon detested John
X. Graves by 60 and 81: c. 7. Chapman defeated
r. II. 8. Cake BE- 81 and SO.
MEMS CONSULTATIONS
Preliminary round-B. Davidson defeated c. Herris
by s-2 and 81: r. W. Flournoy defeated d. II.
Green By 81. 50 and 80
Fist round-Al W. Howard defeated John Britton
By Ga and So; Sam Herrick defeated ]. T How
ard by lo-r, SIS. and 81
MEMS DOUBLES.
First round-D. HillSef and B. Davidson defeate1
F1ournoy and F1ournoy By IS and 80
Second ruund-R Hornidge and Arthur HELEN de-
feated T. J. Shearman and A. Kitten by 81 and
Sc; Al W. Howard and l. l. Doyle defeated u.
Hillyeg and b. Davidson BY Is and 90; John
Britton and Norris W. Mclean defeated Lundy and
Maps BY 81 and 50
semtnnal rouDd-H. L DOYLE and Lew Fische-
defeated Arthur HELEN and R. Hornidse by IS.
-. and Ga (will be finished today.D
The finals in the mems singles will be
decided this afternoon at $50 o'clock In
addition to these the semi-finals in the
mems doubles will be completed and the
finals probably played. The preliminary
round and the first and second rounds
in the mems consultations will also be
completed this afternoon. The card for
to-day follows:
MEMS SINGLES.
Final Iound-spencer Gordon rs. c. T. CHAPMAN.
MEMS CONSULTATIONS.
Preliminary rUund-A. Y. Leech rs H. X. Bent
ley.
Firss ruund-B. Davidson vs. r. W. F1oIrroy
John Cook vs.. R. Hdrnidse.
Secund rcund-AI ". Howard Arthur HELEN:
L. II. Chesley Va Winner Of Davidson F1ourpoy
match; Sam HerIik vs.. winner Of joan Cook r.
Hornidss match
MEMS DOUBLES
Seminal round-A ". Howard and l. l. DOy
vs. John BrittCn and Nonisw. Mclean
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
PABST TROPHY TO
MORTIMER ROBERTS
In . Mason Car, Winner Averages
5S.8 Miles an Hour for
220 Miles.

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. s.-Mortimer Rob-
erts, Nriving Mason car, won the Pabst
trophy to-day. averaging 5s.s miles an
hour for go miles. Havings. In Falcar,
was second, and Chandler, with another
Falcar. took third place. Only three cars
were running at the finish out Of eight
starters.
Harry Endicott. driving Mason. won
the Wisconsin trophy. averaging 55.s
miles an hour for LIS miles. George Ma
son. driving Mason. took second place
In this event. No other car finished.
Harry Endicott had little trouble In
winning the Wisconsin event His Mason
travelled much faster than its stable COM
panion.
The time was very slow in both races
and the contests were disappointment
after the successful running OF the van
derbilt on the previous day.
Practice for the grand prize race OF
Saturday will be held tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
Gasoline GOSSIP

A convention OF the Baker Electric
dealers and statesmen will be held in
Cleveland; where the Baker Motor We
hicle Company is located. October Is, II,
and is.
The development of the Baker Com
pany in the first half of 1872 in both the
pleasure car and truck departments. has
broken all former company records
About one hundred and fifty Baker
dealers and statesmen will convene They
will be shown for the first time the new
coupe model. which has just been an
nounced.
The Washington agents for the Baker
Electric, Cook & Stoddard. are planning
to send a representative 10 the conven-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
FINAL YALE SCRIMMAGE
In Preparation for Saturdays Con-
test with Syracuse Eleven.

New Haven. Conn. Oct. 3-The Yale
squad had its final scrimmage practice
to-day in preparation for the game
against Syracuse on Saturday. going
against the freshmen eleven for the first
time this season. The freshmen offered
a plucky resistance. but in twenty-seven
minutes of play were unable to prevent
the varsity from scoring three touch
downs
Capt. Spaulding was out OF the lineup
to-day on account of illness, but Is ex-
pected 10 be in Saturdays game.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
WIN FOR EVELYN W.
Forced to Go Into Worlds Record
.. to Beat Earl, Jr.

10 beat Earis of.
Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 3-Earl. jr., dis
tanced last week on the Columbus Grand
Circuit track in the first heat OF the
free-for-all pace, was steady all the way
to-day and made Evelyn w. go into a
worlds record performance of i've heats
to beat him. Each one did 2:0l 1-2 and
z:oS 1-2. The decisive heat was in 2:0i "a.
making a time average much better than
that at Terre Haute in 1903 by Minor
Heir and the Eel.
The 2:07 PAGERS went five heats and
then did not get their race settled. Three
were heat winners. each acquiring a new
record. Ty Cobb got the first two and
then was through. Babe, the fayorite,
took up the battling with Walter Co
chato and won twice out OF three times.
Bon Zolack had the 2:ls trot won at the
end Of me fifth heat. Belle Ashland was
the favorite and won the third mile In
2:10 Summary:
Freefor-h class; FACING; three in Eve; purse.
30.
Evelyn W.. b. m. by The Spy SHANK l s3II
Earl. jr.. Ct. h. POWELL.
Sir R.. b. g. Murphy ...............-.... }
Ross X. and Independence Boy also stArted- Bet
time 20lh-
2ls class: trottns: three in five; pure. NDo:
Bon ZoArk. b g., by PolAck (Garrsonl !
Miss Davis. blk, m. (snosl. -
Miss DIRECTED. b. m VaIentine,. ....... IL
Belle Ashland. Baron Abcrdecu, Lord Guyton.
Flying Feet. Peter Mccormick. Admission. Amy. J.
W. Mocke. and Sarah Hen also started Best time.
2osa.
e@ class; pacing; three in i've; pune. H.m tun-
finished:
Babe br. &. bs Atlantic King G.misu) 2 l l
~ Cobb. Oh. s. tOoihyl. ..--.-..-....... ! !
Walter Cochato blk. h. tsnyder1.
Edward B.. Judge Ward. King Daphne. and Early
Thacksr also started. Best time. so4s-
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
PLAY DOUBLE BILL.
Giants Meet CO.
'Iumbias at Union League Park.

Sunday at Union League Park. FIJI
teenth and H Streets Northeast. the final
game of the season will be played. when
the crack colored team, the EN-Wash-
ington Giants, play the loca! stars, the
Columbias. a double-header. First game
at p. m. Big HaV and Adams will be
the battery for the Giants.
The Columbias will have a minor
league battery working.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
MISS MELLUS SHINES AGAIN.
Notes Out Unexpected Defeat q
Miss Phelps in Golf Tourney.

Manchester. Mass. Oct. 3.-Miss Kate
MeIlus, of Los Angeles. who has been
the surprise of the national woman's golf
tournament. came through again to-day.
administering a most unexpected defeat
to Miss NJ w. Phelps. of the Brookline
Country Club. in an extra-hole match.
Miss Margaret Curtis had to play an
extra hole to defeat Mrs Fox. the
youngest player in the tournament"
Miss MeIlus is the 'lioness" of the
tournament, having come to the-Hery
front from obscurity in the golf world.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
Very Honest.

From tho London Opinion.
Commercial (staying at small country
inn)-Look here. landlord. I've left my
boots outside my door all night an no.
body's even touched EN-.
Landlord-Ah, sir. you might "a left
your purse out there an nobody wouldn't
"a touched 1t. We're honest ere. we
are,
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
SEAT SALE OPENS.
Sumner Thompson First Fan to Blu,
Series Pasteboard.

Boston, Oct. 3.-The sale of reserved
seat tickets for the worlds series game
at Fenway Park opened to-day.
Sumner Thompson. of Dedham, was the
first fan of Greater Boston to buy seats.
He bought two seats in the grand stand,
and they cost SIS. Tickets were sold
from four booths, with $50 fans waiting
when the sale began.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
ro.DAY's SELECTIONS.
BY Geo. B. Morris. !

First race-Exton. Bunch Of
Keyes. Old Stock.
Second race-chuckles. schad-
Ter, Jewel of Asia
Third race-Hughie Quinn. GIL
bert. Edith Inez.
Fourth race-Dr. Duenner. At
tamaha, Prince Ahmed.
Fifth race-Magazine. Towton
Field. Montcalm.
Sixth race-Michael Angelo. o.
u. Buster, Stairs.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
HANDICAP TO MIXUP.
Nursery Event Captured by Whit
ney's Entrant Mt New Market.

New Market. England. Oct 3-Harry
Payne Whitney's Mix-up won the MUIR
sery Handicap, valued at $1,000, here to-
day. Playman was second and Final
Shot third. Nineteen horses ran.
Prince Palatin won the Jockey Stakes
of $4,000. Steadfast was second and
Adamite third. Nine horses ran.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04

If some folks don't know some
thin bad about somebuddy, they
don't say nothin'.
You kin allus tell a self-made
man if you'll keep your ears open.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04

The thirtieth anniversary of the picture
postcard will be celebrated by a con-
gress and exposition late this year in the
city of its origin. Nuremberg, Germany.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
LOUISVILLE RESULTS.

rcntice allowance of five pounds claimed.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-04
RACING CARDS FOR TODAY.
Laurel.

Laurel.
FIRST RACE-Twoyear-old maidens; $50 added;
Williams news., 1912-03-23
Lawrence Homes

The average in Lawrence homes is more than two people to each room-counting kitchen, dining room and living room if there is such thing.
 What kind of family life can there be in such circumstances None that is not a menace; and the family life of a nation should be of kind which will produce good and useful citizens.
 The family is the unit on which civilization is based. When ia mil y life is attacked it is like a disease which destroys the cells in the hu- man body. It is vital, far reach ing and fatal.-Duluth Herald.
Williams news., 1912-03-23
School Excuses

Among a collection of notes from parents to teachers are the follow ing:
 "Dere Miss: Plese excuse mary been late she as been out on a her ring"
 Dear Madam: Jane has had to stop home as I have twins. It shan't occur again"
 "Dere Sir: Pleas excus Harry. He haddest no trousers and his father woulddept let him come without any"
 Dear Miss Smith: Please ex- cuse Rachael Abraham. She had to fetch CT mothers liver"
 "Sir: must strictly forbid you punishing Thos. again for anything he does, az we never do ourselves except in eelfdefense. Yours truly" National Monthly.