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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
BY Louise E. Dew.

Portia has been reincarnated' Al leeSt
that is what all good theosophists would
say. This time the fair Portia Is not
tail. commanding dame, "a pictured III
combat with the grizzled old Shylock.
Oh, no. she IS quite the opposite-a petite
and loveable little maid. I'VE feet tall and
tipping the scales at trihe over one
hundred pounds. But she is all there ana
desplte her diminutiye stature. no other
woman lawyer in the world, excepting
the original Portia. Of course, has ever
been so much talked about as MISS Lu-
ellie Puch. the FIRST OF her sex 10 defend
Q man accused OF murder, and negro
a. that
"Dld she VIM" gasps some GREATNESS
feminine interroZator. To be sure she
did and, what Is more, she made every
one in the legal profession the world
over sit up and take notice.
when Miss Pugh was assigned pS
Judge Swami to the defence Of Leroy
Poindexter. IT will be recalled that she
secured a disagreement by the jury In
the first trial and made so strong
presentation OF her case in tho second
ttldl tufis hllel lllllN Nlli'' lNHi "a ~
liberation. d verdict Of guilty Of man
slaughter In the second dcgree-a COM
paratively minor offonce-was rendered.
But the lndcfatigable counsel for the de-
fence, dissatisfied even with this natter
ing result Of her efforts. Is seeking no"
third trial In the firm belief that Pom
dexter will be eventually acquitted.
In the preparation Of the evidence she
was subjected TO great personal danger.
In one instance. but for the timely inter
vention OF one OF Pondexter's negro
friends. who fortunately recognized In
Miss Pugh the attorney for the accused
she would have suffered insult and bodily
harm. Her rescuer pulled a revolver IRE m
his trousers pocket and fired shot into
the air, dispensing the rabble.
Helrs Kitchen. the notorious home CT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
Two Sides to the
Professional Woman

tho most desperate characters OF Now
York, was one OF the districts where Hiss
Pugh searched for the evidence which
she finally secured for her successful de-
fence OF Po,ndexter. The hoadqulrt RS
Of nearly all the gangs of gunner. pick
pockets. burglars and receivers" are In
this section Of New York. and many u
man who enters Is never heard OF again.
The average citizen is totally unaware OF
the daily happenings In this nc.ghbor-
hood. where unreporied murders are on
everyday occurrence. The female ele-
rnent OF the multi-colored population OF
this cesspool IS. perhaps. even more re-
pulsive than the male.
What an inspiring picture Of Justice
this dainty criminal lawyer makes. with
the light kalsomlT cd walls OF the court
room as a background! In q we'll modu-
lated voice che subtly forces into the
CONSEQUENCES OF her hearers a convincing
logic 20 prove the innocence Of the man
she defends. literally compelling tho at
ten;ion OF Judge and jury
Dressed IN a dark blue costume. with a
mans coat. waistco at and collar. her au-
burn hair parted at the side and done
tightly 10 a small shnpely head. her big
brown eyes seem 10 cast hypnotic spoil
over her hearers
During business hours downtown Mss
Pugh always wears tailored skirt and
n coat and waistcoat Of mannish cut.
with the conventional collar and tie. And
there is excellent reason Tor this attire.
az the convenient pockets arc Invariably
filed with legal documents. notebooks and
all the necessary legal paraphernalis
Nor does Miss Pugh appear al all masou-
line In her trig business suit; she Is too
essentially feminine for that. In fact, the
mannlsh cut OF the costume seems 10 suit
her style exactly.
mo. I don't advocate any particular
mode OF dress for the professional or
business woman" saii Mis- Pugh. depre-
catingly, in q recent interview. Il am q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
STEWED CHICKEN.

REQUIRED: A chicken or fowl weighing
about four pounds. one onion chopped
fine. one tablespoonful Of chopped pars-
ley, one tablespoonful OF salt, one-hair
a teaspoonful of thyme. one-half tea
spoonful Of ground ginger. one-ouarter
of fl teasroonful of mace and one-quar-
ter Of a teaspoonful of pepper.
Cut the chicken into pieces suitable
for serving. wash 1t and put II In
saucepan. Cover il with water and set
IN on 10 boil When boiling add the
onion. parsley and the spices. Cool, it
slowly for three hours or until tender.
and about one-half hour before serving
thjcken IL with three tablespoonful or
Drowned -four and enough liquor from
the stew to mix the flour. BE carefui
not TO have 1t lumpy When well mixed
pour It into the stew and let II simmer
FOR a half hour Garnish with rice and
sprigs of parsley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29

great believer in individuality, and By
all means wear the kind Of clothes that
are most becoming to you. | hit on this
costume as best suited TO me. In the
first place, II IL easy TO get into, ana II
has the advantage Of always looking neat
and businesslike. Best OF all. II saves me
10 end of time. I cannot Imagine myself
wearing furbelows TO business. any more
than ! can imagine myself having the
time IN take care OF them and keep them
In repair. Time Is q great factor to the
professional woman" concluded MISS
pugh. I'm her briskest little professional
manner.
Miss Pugh's first case was that OF
man who, having obtained $50 from MS
wife on bad check. disappeared Only
to be found living with another woman
with whom he had also gone through the
marriage ceremony. With the same lack
y, fear that Is always characteristic OF
Nfiss Pugh. she called on the knight er-
rant and explained her Grand only 10
find herself behind bolted doors. while
rho man. IN somewhat intoxicated con-
dillon. threatened violence
Miss Pugh soon convinced the man that
here az least was one woman VINO was
bis SUPERIOR Some months later. AFTER
tho man had been brought to justice, ne
asserted that she was the best friend he
rad ever had. As she atterward admit
rod Miss Fugh was more disconnected
when. at the trial Of this case the two
"Siyes" embraced each other and begged
the Indulgence of the court for their er-
ring husband" than she had been at
the threats OF brutal treatment
Are you I'm favor Of womans SUI
rrage?" Miss Pugh was asked. but a
doubtful shake OF her head and twinkle
~ the eyes was all the reply she would
vouchsafe.
As matter OF fact. few better ex-
amples for the equality OF the sexes can
be found than In Miss Pugh's achieve
msnts. But what would q Southern wom-
an Of the olden days think OF one OF her
sex and race standing up In defence OF
man accused Of murder, and IL negro at
that?
with n modesty that is real. Mss Pugh
hides even from her friends her long
struggle along the road TO success. OPP
posed By her family and friends. dis
couraged by the failure of others OF her
sex In the difficult requirements OF the
law course In New IorA University, MISS
purh WAS, upon one occasion. almost az
the point OF abandoning her efforts TO
secure admission 10 the bar. and accept
Ing an offered pos ton as re. orter for
Cosmopolitan newspaper But with I'M
vayering fidelity TO a plan OF action, once
carefully outlined. she persevered, though
Sin members OF Ter class left the ranks.
Quite In contrast 10 the strictly tailored
Ut'le business woman IL Miss Pugh
90 .earance In her delightful drawing
room. the visitor can scarcely reconc lie
the workaday woman with the essentially
feminine and tastefully gowned girl who
greets him. Such Is the dual nature OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
SpICED PEACHES.

Peel the peaches and 20 every six
pounds of fruit use three pounds OF
GRADUATED sugar. one pint Of vinegar,
one tablespoonful OF cassia bud, one
ounce Of stick cinnamon, one tablespoon
full Of whole, cloI 3. one tablespoonful
of allsplce, ohe-half Tablespoonful or
mace. Tie the spices In a thin muslin
or cheesecloth bag.
Put the sugar, vinegar and spices In
the preserving kettle, have II boiling
hot, add the peaches and cook until they
are tender. Put them into glass pre-
serving lars and sea while hot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
az A,ITleu WORK FROM cRUp NATIVE GolDsMiTHs
AT WORK IN HANDY CEYLoN.

eggs: favor with vanilla Bake the cake
in two layers.
Whip one pint OF cream to sim
froth and sweeten It to taste. When the
cake is cold spread one-third OF the
whipped cream on H. then put on this
chopped pineapple tsweeten TO taste;
After this put on top Of this one-third
more Of the whipped cream Now place
the other layer OF cake on this, spread.
ing IL with the rest OF the whipped
cream, and finally the rest OF the pine
apple
small can OF pineapple will be required
for this pudding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
a RARYS TERROR.

4 baby four months old shrieked wildly
whenever a doll In a magenta frock was
offered 10 her. Another child, a little
older. would burst into tears at the SOUND
of a pencil suueakiug over slate, Whlle
another could not bear the smell oi any
Kind of accent and would fight and cry
during the whole time OF her bath II she
happened 10 be washed with scented soap.
In a case like any one OF these II Is
quite useless TO scold the child or reason
with him. The only thing TO do II TO
guatd him as much as possible against
attacks OF fear and at the same time TO
build 10 his bodily health so that he may
have more power OF resistance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
HAIR COME S.

Never before have hair combs OF every
description been quite so popular.
The hair dress is so simple these days
that there is plenty Of opportunity Tor
decora tIon-fllets OF tortoise shell. In
laid combs and Empire combs In spread
ing lines. oou
Any heirlooms in the line OF combs can
now be- used simultaneously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
The Romance of the
Modern Department Store

each other for exclusive models men lSi
- %c,rnen tales OF factory outputs
b ,5a3 up for years Of factories item en-
selves bought UP and run entirely Bu.
III. telling of them would lead US away
from our theme into the realm OF Inc '"-
venture story
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29

water. one-half q tablespoonful Of but
ter. the Juice Of two lemons and the
Iind of one.
Stir these ingredients together ana
Just before serving place them on the
fire and stir all the time until the MKT
ure is as thick as syrup.
This sauce is delicious with all kinds
of buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29

Miss Pugh The world knows her record
to-day, so far as she has gone, out ner
friends and coworkers believe that behind
those large. serious brown eyes, there
/ rs a mind capable of even greater
things. and deep down. too, that there
Is a woman's heart as fine as that or
the Portia of old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 4, 1912.

BREAKFAST-Plum fried d niese'
c,samed goldfish, graham mullins, coilee;
TJjNCHEON OR SUPPERL,MacaIU,ll'
and tomatoes. finger rolls, paKeo Pea'''
D1TNNER-Oyster soup, boiled haiIDu'
LII rickle sauce. lima beans, trled paI
ships. potato crust. chocolate ice crean'
walnut waters, cof1ee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
WRISTS AND COLD WATER.

When one feels very warm. dipping the
wrists Ia cold water for Few minutes
cools off the body II is no doubt be-
cause many of the large blood vessels pass
through this point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1912

BREAKFAsT-sliced p p, dnfSss an'ooN''
ce I IN IN clPfFoN OR SUPPER-tried sc.i-
Ions. macedoine salad. stewed piuins'
sweet crackers. cocoa - u,,ou not
DINNER-Oysters on half sn es,,a ut
roast with potato duinp nn,see
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1912

Neutrality-suspicious., hominy' haS"
foilfSi N yotifSON OR sUPPER-Calfs I'VE yer
and bacon, sweet potatoes, sponge e"'0'
''S'r>>,ER-Beef soup with farina DUNN
H. bToiled bluefish. creamed celC.S
root. potato roses. sliced cucumoefs' GU
taec budding, coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
TUESDAY, OCTOBER I, 1912.

HREAKFAST-Gr oatmeal parsley
oneiet, rye popovers. coffee; c,,io,,au
IJINCHEON OF UPPER-CI alIiced
souiIle white bread gherhns' s"0'1
nesches. snow cake. tea. A-oued
PI I1i T\,i1rRNC'r eamcd oysters, DTolleu
s,rak, Slowed tomatoes, French frey P 90
fatoes. celery. Drowned CRACKERS Iu'S'
cake with whipped cream, coffee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1912.

HREAKFAST-Grapes rice trltteIs'
minced meat on toast, baked potatoes
ITNCHEON OR SUPPER-Cold duck
ling, espiced peaches, hot biscuit ah'se-
seed cake, tea. 5000, H., oo,,,,
DINNER-Oyster cocktail, onion SOUP,
roast duckling Anna potatoes, silhB
hcans. radishes, cucumber and tomato
mavonraise, sailed almonds, rolled apple
pudding, -iemon sauce, coffee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
PINEAPPLE PUDDING.

Make sponge cake as follows: One
cupful of water, one cupful OF -four. i've
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1912.

HREAKFAST-Ora cereal. scramn
blcd eggs. lyonnaise potatoes hot iO"''
'VIiiTTTTCHFON OR SUPPER-Cold meat,
radish salad. creamed potatoes "aines
with maple syrup. tea -. ,,r,,, M
DINNER-Oxtail soup, roast lamp po-
tatoes baked around meat STEW cboc-
rots and peas, lettuce salao' nlei0i'''
olot. cookies coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
LEMON SAUCE.

Required: Three eggs. enc and one
half ;upfuls of sugar one cupful OF hot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29

BREAKFAST-Melon, farina, boiled
aggs. French rolls. flannel cakes, eolleej;
TJrNCHEON OR SUPPER-triZz .e,
heel served on rounds of butiered toast
Nd IN NEtP%Ducbcss soup, "stewed chick
on h6iIed rice. mashed potatoes corn i
siicer tomatoes with chopped olio"
pineapple pudding. coffee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
The Weekly Bill Of Fare

Dishes prefixsd with an ssterlsk nave
recipes corresponding to them else
where on this page.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
"A LITTLE: KNOWLEDGE"

son,e Answers o. British ExsrIiHatiJa
2arers.
FST!i!L Z0!iac is tie 700 Of the sky.
& where lions, goats and other all
inals 80 after they are dead.
The earth is an absolute :,pheroid.
Lord Raleigh was the first man to
sec the invisible armada.
Shakespeare founded AS You Like
It. Oh book previously written By
Sir Oliver Lodge.
Tennyson wrote In Memorandum
Louis XIV. was gelatned during the
French revolution.
Gender shows whether man is mas
culine. feminine or neuter.
Geometry teaches us how to biseG
angels.
Parallel lines are the same distance
all the way and cannot meet unless
you bend them.
Horsepower is the distance one horse
can carry (, pound of water in an hour.
Gravitation. is that which if there
were none we should all fly away.
z. A vacuum is a large empty space
where the pope lives
: A deacon is the lowest kind of Chris
tan.
A renegade is a man who kills a
king.
In India a man out of cask may not
marry woman out Of another cask..
The Salic law is that you must take
everything with grain Of salt
The Pharisees were people who like
to show of their goodness by praying
In synonyms. :.
An abstract noun is. something you
can't see when you are looking at it.
Independent. -, .. 49,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25

repreSen1auyes-1ne ra1JnruI SAINTS or
previous ages. raised to human perfec-
ton instantly. Through these the in
visible Messianic Kingdom will op-
crate Jesus said. I'VE shall see Abra,
ham. Isaac. Jacob and all the prophets
in the Kingdom
The pnr0nsi0 of Jesus will come first
present but invisible The world will
continue with the ordinary affairs OF
life (while He is gathering the church,,
as III the days Of Noah.
After the gathering Of tho Church,
there will he IN epiphdnia a2d an apo
kaiMp%js Of jesus He will shine forth.
He will be revoaled--not in flesh. but
lin flaming fire" the trouble OF that
Day, in which the present order will
be consumed ia anarchy. giving place
70 the Kingdom lIiSDenSatiOn
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
Not Interested.

II would like to talk to you about
your typewriters," said the suave
young salesman when he had been ad-
mitted to the private Office Of the mag
nate.
"Well. what have you got to say"
How do you like the ones you have:
are they giving perfect satisfaction:"
Il don't know anything about them.
I bave 10 time to consider such
things
But they play an important part in
your business. | should think yon
would want to be sure that You had
IL" Dest."
"TaI!: 10 the general manager. !
have 30 time to discuss typeWriterS
with yUu. never, saw but one type
write: Cat Interested me"
''Ei,&t kind vas that. if l may ask"
~ sim i"uupttC. | married her and
have paid. 10 attention to any OTHER
sil;ce." - Chicago ::ecori Herald.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25

Communication road tax for 1912, s.
dollars, is received at the same time
as other State and county taxes.
~ Read instructions below before
remitting: 80.
According TO law the County Audi
tor will add the following penalties:
On January 1st, 1913, 1 per cent.
penalty will be added 10 those who
have not paid. On Feb! nary lst, 1913,
an additional per cent. will be added
to those who have not paid, making
per cent. penalty for February. Still
an additional 8 per cent. panalty Will
be added on March 1st., making 7 per
cent. penalty to be paid by those who
have not paid by March 1st, 1913.
Tax Books will close March. 10, 1913.
When remitting give each township
or school district your property is III.
GIVE one name in full, not initials.
Very truly,
r. L. WINGARD,
Treasurer Lexington CoUnty, S. {.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
Fannino the Flame.

For 2 number Of years bitter feud
existed between the Browns and Per-
kinses. next door neighborS The trou-
Bile had originated through the depre-
dations Of Browns cat and had grown
50 fixed an affair that neither party
ever dreamed Of making up" One
day. however. Brown sent by his serv-
ant Il peacemakius note for Mr.. Per.
kinS. which read:
Mr. Brown sends bis compliments
to Mr. Perkins and begS to say his old
cat died this morning"
Air Perkins written reply was bit
ter:
MIR. Perkins is sorry to hear Of Mr..
Browns trouble. but be had not heard
that Mrs. Brown was ill."-Fun Maya
zine.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
california; W oman
Seriously Alarmed

ETA short time ago I contracted a
severe colo which settled CT nIy lungs
and caused ne greet deal Of annoy
arce, ! would bavc bad coughing
spells and my lungs were go sore and
i1famed l began to be seriously alarm
ed. A friend recommended Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, saying she had
used it for years. I bought a bottle
and it relieved my cough the first
night, and in week I was rid of the
cold and soreness Of my lungs" writes
Miss Marie Gerber, Sawtelle, CAL
For sale ty all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
Ire Truth.

knights Of the. grip Will appreciate
this yarn, which is told Of one Of their
number lie had been summoned rs 4
witness in 4 case 1T court. his EN-
pl0ycrs having sued delinquent GUS
toner. and the lawyer for the defense
was cross examining him.
You travel for the Hooque &
CrooQue company. do you?' asked the
attorney.
Yes, sir"
How long have you been doing it"
About ten years"
Been travelling all that time. have
you:"
We'll. no. sir replied the witness.
making 4 haSty menta! calculation;
mot actually travelling. have put in
about four years Of that time waiting
at railway stations, functions and Wa
tering tanks for rains."-Judge's Ii
brary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
AN MASTER or THE
OPTICAL BUSINESS

My motto is painstaking consci-
entious Optical service. l have
one of the most completely
equipped optical offices, in Co.
lumbia. Let me do your opti-
cal work and show you how I
can serve you. Spectacles and
Eyeglasses repaired and lenses
matched in 80 minutes.
Three gradulte opticians of many
years experience to serve you and
we can promise you the highest de-
gree of accuracy, reliability and sat-
isfaction in all cases entrusted to
me. Come and see rs, we maker no
charge for our examination.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
He Wanted to Know,

Are caterpillars good to eat?'' asked
little Harold during lull in the con
versation over the evening meal
NO. replied his father. What
makes you ask questions like that at
the dinner table?'
You had one on your lettuce" re-
piled Harold. but it's gone now
Exchange.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25

S-LE. TIL 0.1HtIO ..-e--.'-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
Srash Youth.

Suitor-Why do you object to me
marrying your daughter?
sFather-Because you cannot support
her in the style to which she's been
accustomed.
Suitor-How do you know I ant? |
can start her on bread and milk, the
same rs you did.-San Francisco EX-
auiner.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
ROW re Found 1t.

Waiter Well. sir. how did you find
the beef in that stew:
Diner-Oh.' | happened to shift q po'
tato and-wel. there n was.-By
Stauder.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
Unused.

Sir. have all TIE gems Of English
lteraturr iii ny ihra.y.'
Eyes, sud notice they arc uncut
gems. - Baltimore American.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
TAX NOTICE

Office os County Treasurer, Lexington
County, Lexington, s. G., September
2G, 1872,
viii be at the l*Iaces &Dd date
mentioned below for tie .cc.!rctj0n Of
All taxes cue for 1912, and viii thank
the taxpayers TO meet me p-"mrt!y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-25
HOW, WHEN AND WHY
A SECOND ADVENT
Denver Diviaes on Right Track,
Says Pastor RUSSELL

No World Burning Satan to &c
Eound-Sln, Sickness and Death to
Be Conquered-Man to Be Delivered.
The Power Vested In Messah-Hls
Kingdom Neas--E!ow It VIII Appear.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-20
EcLIPsING EDISON.

The inventor appeared at his home
one day with q number of homing
pigeons.
Why this bunch?" queried his wife.
my dear" he replied, Il feel sure
that they will make our fortunes BY
closely observing their habits and
methods | shall make an invention
which will bring us millions and pro-
vide mankind with something of which
1t stands in dire need. Yes, my dear,
l shall give up for the nonce my ef-
fort to find cure for seasickness and
cheap substitute for ivory billiard
balls"
What do you propose to invent?"
inquired his wife.
Something that will cause my name
to be blessed in every home IN this
land" he replied, "a homing umbrelial
Think of it-no more permanent bor-
rowing by unscrupulous friends-no
more"
But she had resigned her housework.
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-20
HE FELT 1T.

Football" cried the old gentleman
in the Red Lion smoke room, "is a
sin and a disgrace. Football" he
continued, humping the table with
his fist, lis an abomination and a
blot on civilization. The very name
OF football" he shouted. sweeping two
glasses and a pint pot of the board
in his excitement-"the very name OF
football is enough to make a decent,
respectable man go and hang himself
out of pure disgust"
THE gentleman seems to feel rath-
.er deeply on the subject" said a com
mercial traveller, who had been listen
ing to his remarks.
He do" assented one OF the ma
Has he lost something at a
matchr" inquired the commercial
traveller.
He ave so. 'Ad a relative killed
at one" replied the other oracularly.
What relative was it?" asked the
querist.
lis wife's first husband" was the
response.