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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
IDEAS COME FROM ABROAD
imported Models of Blouses Are Ex-
tremeIy Pretty and Well Worth
the Copying.

Linen and sheer lingerie materials
arc combined in some of the imported
models of blouses. Fine linen, batiste
or marquisette may be used for long,
semi-transparent sleeve and guimpe,
with an everybody and skirt Of linen,
or the sheer stuff may form a chemi-
settle, collar frihs, cuff frills and per-
haps some panel or glimpse of petit
coat in the skirt. A full length panel
of finely cross-tucked linen was used
with a tucked collar and tucked cuffs
on one pink linen, and another in a
deeper tone Of rose had a narrow, full.
length front panel with a tiny box
plat in the middle and little plaits or
tucks on each side. Down the inch.
wide box plat were set small pearl
buttons, which were sewed on with
black silk, and a smart little cravat
bow fastening the finely embroidered
lingerie collar was of black.
The grille or filet mesh linen Il
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
WOMAN, 100, PLANTS ASTERS
Mrs. Eliza Van Brammer Works In
Garden and Plays Whist on
Her Birthday.

Pittsfield, Mass.-Mrs Eliza Van
Bramer celebrated her Tooth birthday
by setting out asters in her flower
garden and by playing a rubber Of
whist with friends who called. She
dresses herself, eats three meals a
day and reads the daily papers.
Mrs. Van Bramer was born in Wa
terloo, N. Y, June 8, 1912, She was
a daughter of Henry and Marys Press
er. She came to Pittsfield in 1853,
and in 1854 married Jacob Van Bran.
er. With the exception of seven years
she has since lived in this city. Her
fathers people were Quakers and her
mothers stock were the Dyers, of
Massachusetts, who were in the whal-
ing trade.
Mrs. Van Bramer's sister, Mrs
Catherine Harris, of Waterloo, ~ Y
is eighty-three years old, and her
brother, John Presser, of the same
place, is eighty-four.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Perfumlna Rooms.

So many ideas are in vogue respect
ing new ways OF pertaining rooms, that
one ventures to describe yet another
and more simple novelty which is be-
ing used for this purpose, Of making
rooms fresh and fragrant
This is known as the violet hanger
which consists Of a group of dainty
little wicker baskets filled with pot
pourri of violets and covered with silk.
These are strung together on long
hanging ribbons which can be hung IN
front of window, or door, or any
place where they catch the breeze, so
that the sweet perfume emitted
through the wicker work Is waiter
about the room.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
CYPRUS IS CHANGED
Island Well Governed by British
for "a Years.
Young Greeks Want Union With
oreeee-People Keeping Peace Be-
tween Turks and Christians,
Writes Correspondent.

L0ndon.-A correspondent, writing
from Nicosia, Cyprus. recalls that just
"a years ago the island was handed
over 10 the custody OF the English
people by the tactics OF a great Eng.
lish prime minister. The annexation
was the outcome Of the Berlin confer
Onco Of 1878.
The Cyprus OF 1878 was described
as "whity brown paper colored, des-
ert smitten, God forsaken island" But
the British are a nation OF housemaids
and their first act on acquiring new
territory Is to sweep and to clean. And
right nobly has the work In this in
stance ben done Dirt, decay and dis
ease have been yanqulshed, all ave
disappeared.
The population at the time OF the
British occupation was 100000. OF
which two-thlrds we're Greeks and the
remainder Turks. The art Of keeping
the peace between these different ma
tlonallties Is one calling forth high
degree Of diplomacy and integrity. Wit
ness the difficult position OF police
official in Famagusta, who was waited
on by body Of Greeks, asking II they
might have a procession the following
/ Tuesday.
why do you wish procession7" he
asked.
ITO commemorate the ever distress
full taking OF Constantlnople by the In,
hdel Turks" was the mournful reply
Half an hour later a Turkish deputa
ton called upon the same official Had
they the permission Of his excel
lency to fire the cannons the following
Tuesday?
why do you wish to FIRE the can
nons?" he asked.
ITO celebrate the ever glorious TAX
ing of Constantinople by the true
believers of the Prophet" they re
Piled
After some consideration he gave
the required permission to both par
ties, on their solemn assurance there
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

supply their friends needs in head
gear. Frequently a girl has developed
by practice and by studying styles
shown in the newspapers, magazines
in the shops, she is able to apply In a
practical way In helping women OF
small incomes to do over their last
season hats and TO make up new ones
A great deal depends on the makeup
Of the girl herself, whether she is Co
ing 70 succeed In her home money
making ventures It generally holas
good that the girl who has ingenuity
and grit enough to'make small IN
dependent business pay would "
successful IN a larger venture.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
ELECTRICAL
@NOTESl6x
The British postofice controls $780,,

The British postofice controls $780,.
900 miles of telephone wires.
Electricity Is being successfully
used in France to ripen cheese.
In all European Russia there are
only 81 electrical distributing stations.
The automatic telephone service is
success in Havana, where there are
1000 subscribers.
At Cheyenne Wells. Colo, whole,
sale wheat growing was done by cleo.
trio light very successfully.
In Stockfield, suburb of Strasburg,
gas lighting of dwellings is prohibited
and electric lighting compulsory.
Ships on the Atlantic ocean are
supplied with weather information
from the station on top of Eiffel
| tower
The latest lightning conductor is
a braid of fine copper wires. 1t is said
to be more efficient than the older
| forms
Linemen working in the wllds Of
| Washington wear red coats to prevent
their being mistaken for wild animals
by hunters.
Roller skates propelled by two-cylin
der motors Of one-quarter horsepower
are a French invention, the fuel tanl
being worn on belt.
An electrically heated tray fol
keeping food warm while 1t is being
served is one OF the newest ideas In
the line of electric heaters.
Tourist trains on one of the Pacific
railroads are equipped with electrical
cooking appliances and travellers arr
encouraged to make use Of them.
In one of the newest electric fix
lures the amount Of illumination sheC
by a lamp is controlled by merely
turning the shade to owe side or an
other.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
IDEAL FOR WINDOW LIGHTING
Long Lamp Particularly AdvantageouT
for Illumination In All Kinds
OF Show Cases.

1T is just like an ordinary mean
descent lamp, except the current goes
in one end and comes out the other, ="
said Ben J. Ballard, of Cleveland, o.,
in telling about the electric light
shown in the Illustration.
The light is cylindrical in shape,
about IL inches In diameter and IL
inches long The current passes in
one end, through the flament and out
the other.
THE lights are peculiarly advan-
tageous for window or showcase light
ing" said Mr.. Ballard. Suitable re-
Electors are provided and the lamps In
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

under petticoat The wide Breton
sailor hat of white Tagel straw is sim
ply trimmed with large bow of black
and white ribbon.
Our second illustration is coat
and skirt of dark brown foulard with
white spots, The wide collar and re-
vers, deep cuffs and sash are all Of a
thick brown crepe de chine, the sash
has a heavy fringe to afford the neces-
sary weight
The skirt has a plain fiounce put on
at a slanting angle just plain enough
above the knee to grudingly give the
necessary latitude for walking. With
this is worn a white Panama hat,
trimmed with bows of white "Teny"
ribbon, while the brim shows lining
of brown straw. Both these toilettes
are practical and smart.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Largest Battery In World.

What is probably one Of the largest
batteries In the world is being manu-
featured in America. 1t Is to be at Bal
timore for heavy rates of discharge.
This battery consists of 152 cells, each
containing 1873 plates. Each Of tbs Ia
lead-llned wooden plates measures 4
feet inches high by 21% inches wide
and 72A inches long, and will weigh
without plates and electrolyte approx,
mately 1000 pounds. The total weight
OF the entire battery equipped with
plates and electrolyte, when ready for
service, will be approximately 100000
pounds.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
CONTRAST OF COLORS
IN EVERYTHING SOME FORM or
VARIATION IS DEMANDED.
Even the Plainest Coats and skirts
Must Follow the Fashlon-Two
Excellent Examples Of the
Prevailing Style.

Even IN plain coats and skirts there
Is a fancy for certain forms OF trim.
ming, or the introduction OF another
fabric Of contrasting color TO obtain
tho requisite variations. On the left
Of the page before you is a becoming
coat and skirt composed of the fash.
ionable lemon shade of crash linen,
with these is introduced a striped
black and white galatea. which ap-
pears to face the revers Of the coat in
front, and forms a pointed cape collar
at the back.
A narrow strip Of the same outlines
the basque Of the coat, and appears aH
a panel let In to the skirt to form the
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
To Court Sleep.

Don't lie with lot of pillows under
your head.
And don't think of how much you
have to do tomorrow
Nor of all the things you nave
neglected today.
Leave your worries with your clothes
on the chair.
Have fresh night clothes and sheets
as often as possible.
Cultivate lazy evenings, with short
walk, followed by warm bath, be
fore getting into bed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

The tennis girl does not wear her
heavy, heelless rubber soled tennis
shoes through the streets or in the
trolley car, going out to the club, but
keeps them in locker there and trips
back and forth in neat, buttoned shoes
or oxfords which look very trim be-
meath the short tennis skirt of linen
or pique. The change to lighter, heel
ed boots is also more restful after an
afternoon spent in running about the
court in the heelless rubber-soled foot
wear.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

ly the same shape as the iron and
with handles for lifting It on or OF
the stove" In this vessel water may
be boiled and food cooked as well-in
a small way-as on a regular stove,
electricity supplying the heat. Owing
to the shape of the vessel the entire
bottom is heated and food In it cooks
better and quicker than If It was an
ordinary pan.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
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ELECTRICAL
@@WORLD8
IRON AND STOVE COMBINED
Water May Be Boiled and Food Cook.
ed In Small Way-hest ls Sup
piled by Electricity.

Not 20 very long ago a combination
sad iron and cook apparatus was pat
ented, and now comes an Illinois
man with an elaboration on this idea.
In this new apparatus, as In the FIRST
one. an electric fan forms a stove by
being inverted, resting upon the
handle and two legs that at other
times fold along the top. In the new
cooker, however, the inventor has de
signed cooking vessel Of substantial
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

much used in combination with plain
linen, and there are soft. heavy, loose
woven cottons which have filet weave
to match. These cottons are flecked
with white in pepper and salt fashion.
and are very good looking in the cool
grays and tans, though 1t seems posi-.
BILE that the loose woven stuff might
stretch and pull out Of shape. Some
very llkable frocks and suits are made
up in gray linen, of which there are
many lovely shades this season, and
these are best relieved by lingerie of
the yellowish. antique tone, though
frills and collars, etc, of pure white
sheer stuff are pretty with the gray
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
lowered Stockings.

Silk stockings embroidered with
tiny rhinestones are one of the sea.
sons new luxuries for use with sim.
ilarly adorned evening slippers, and
jeweled gowns. OF course, they are
not selling at bargain counter prices
though the prices asked for a pair of
them do not seem high when the rich.
ness of the silk texture and the work
involved are considered. They are
worth visit ijust TO look at, even II a
woman does mt care to buy them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
c. p. NELL, THE STRIKE FIXER

Perhaps no man In the United
States, or in the whole world, occu-
pies such happy position between
the mighty industrial elements-capi-
tai and labor-as does DR.. Charles P.
Neill, commissioner of labor, who has
averted scores of large strikes, involV-
ing thousands upon thousands of men,
through his remarkable tact and abil-
ity to solve economic problems Since
1906 Commissioner Neill has been in
strumental In settling AZ controver
sizes, directly involving 163,05O en-
ployes and $685. $50 miles Of railroad.
Born in Illinois in 1865, the future
Strike fixer" was taken to Texas by
his parents Ave years later. He now
prides himself on the fact that he is a
Texan, and in fact was known in col
lege as THE Tall Mesquite Of the Rio
Grande."
After a brilliant college career, DR..
Neill was appointed instructor of polit-
ical economy at the Catholic Univsr-
sity in Washington, and took an active
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Solves Water Problem

Santa Monica, CAL is considering a
unique plan for solving a serious wa
ter problem. The supply is already In
adequate and an application for a part
of the Owens river from Los Angeles
has not been granted. Now it is pro-
posed to distill ocean water for domes-
tic purposes, and the municipality may
purchase the Burning Mountain, sew
eral miles up the coast in the Santa
Monica range, for use as heating
plant. 1t Is believed the sea water
could be carried through ~" pipe
deep to the hot interior of the smoking
Aill and distilled at practically 20 cost
Power might be produced, some engin-
GERS think, that would enable the mum
icipality ia maintain an electric light
ing plant.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
New Sleeve Trick.

The new trick with three-quarter
sleeves, by the way, is to have a plat.
ed ruffle turned back and one turned
down. The fabric is usually fine mus
lin or net, and it may be black or
white, according to the color of the
blouse or coat-for these sleeve frillJ
are now used on jackets.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

peace accomplished here
plea OF necessity the
essential Neither the Fnchman
parliamentary permitted arguments
20 before the people exactly for what they
Inc Baroness
oened with ornaments the breaking
well
cannot continue at but she something effective her
international
fece appeal will be
horrors Of the
effectively.
In Paris June the
European
women Of the world to labor peace
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Leghorn Hat.

The ever popular Leghorn hat,
lined with darker straw, is promi-
nent on the list of correct headgear
An attractive model is swathed with
soft apple green tulle, while nesting
between the filmy folds is wreath OF
small pink roses, making lovely con-
trast to the bright green of the tulle,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
USEFUL AS DUST COLLECTOR
Slectrlc Motor Affords Means Of
Operating Machine and Gathering
Up Little Particles.

More attention is being given to
providing safeguards for workmen IN
shops and factories where dust parti-
Giles are thrown into the air by grind
ing, polishing and buffing machines.
The electric motor as shown In the
illustration affords means Of operat-
ing a suction dust collector on such
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Safety Lantern.

Electric watchmen's lanterns are
used by many of the largest gas and
oil companies. A battery is con-
tanned in the lantern, while a minia-
ture Mazda bulb supplies the light.
There is absolutely no danger of fire
or esplosicI from this means of light
ina.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Heat for Bears.

During a cold snap last winter 1t
was found necessary to furnish heat
for the bears at the New York zoo.
AS the laying Of steam pipes would
entail a large expense, it was decided
to use electricity, Consequently cleo
trio. radiators were installed, much to
the comfort and surprise of bruin.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Death Followed Turkey Trot,

Atlantic City.-Whlle teaching her
husband the intricacies of the turkey
trot," Mrs. Agnes E. Day, vivacious
matron of twenty-one, sank with a
groan to a couch and died few hours
later. The exertion had ruptured q
blood vessel
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
sTIMsoN APPROVES NEW BILL

A substitute for the militia pay bill
has been submitted to Secretary slim.
son and has secured his approval. The
pay Of officers Of the militia In this
bill is a percentage Of that Of officers
of like grade in the regular army, not
including longevity pay, as follows:
Five per cent to all general officers
commanding a division or brigade, in
Guiding authorized officers detailed, for
duty herewith, the division and bril-
gade inspectors of small arms practice,
If any, the authorized aide chaplains;
20 per cent. to commanding officers Of
companies. troops, battalions and am
bulance companies and to adjutants
and quartermasters Of regiments, indie.
pendent battalions, squadrons and
coast artillery districts, including med
ical officers doing duty or assigned to
regiments or smaller tactical units or
coast artillery districts, medical Off
GERS serving with field hospitals and
veterinarians.
The enlisted men, It is provided,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

serted, thus forming a complete line
of light across the window, as well as
down the sides, If desired"
Whether in the window or showcase
the reflector may be so arranged that
the bare light is not visible to the eye
of a passerby thus bringing out the
display of goods.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

interest in civic affairs besides serving strike
arbtraons He had much do with
strike Of 1902 the adjustment of the miners strike troubles in Nevada
1907 the avertng Of nationwide egaphers strike the his
particular prejudice
plain demand for higher
of peace
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
CHANCE FOR HOME MILLINERS
Girl With Taste Should Do Well at
This occupaSlon-May Lead
to Higher Ventures.

Home millinery is paying PROPOSE
ton for the girl who has gift for
trimming hats. Often women who have
learned the millinery trade open par
lors in their own homes, where they
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

are both gathered. 1t is trimmed
around the neck and bordering the mar
row plastron with band Of lace.
This same lace, also narrow ruff
fle of lace, trims the sleeve. Thu
plastron is of white tulle.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Ohio VIII Vote on Death Penalty.

Columbus, O.-The Ohio constitu-
tional convention decided to submit q
proposal abolishing the death penalty
and prescribing life imprisonment to
popular vote at the November cleo
ton.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

the enlisted man OF the
the Of % cent OF the initial
enlisted Of corresponding grade OF the
soldier shall have attended not less than 20 egu
during poporae amount for attendance
20 No money is to be paid to
o. OF
person qualify to fitness for military service In time
other the president
by order the organized militia
benefits the act therein for
enlistment commissions Such
part of the militia will be a Of the
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
Jim 1HLEHC ILIFgILCtLIlfLTL11
SEEKS WAYS TO ABOLISH WAR

Baroness Bertha Won suttner OF
Vienna, famous among other things
because II was she who Inspired the
founding Of the Nobel prizes. ls in
America on a mission unique among
those undertaken by women OF the Old
World among the women OF the New.
she Is here 10 tell her slsters what
she knows Of the horrors Of war and
TO appeal to the women OF the United
states to do their utmost toward the
abolition OF war.
The campaign for peace undertaken
last spring by Baron d'Estournelles de
Constant of France was noteworthy.
For three months Baron d'Estour.
nelles, himself Nobel prize winner,
went through the country, and every.
where his arguments we're heard with
Interest. So also in the case of Count
Albert Appony people crowded to
near what the Hungarian parllamen.
tartan bad to say about tho cost OF
armed peace now prevailing IN Europe
But much as these advocates for
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

machines as well as Of operating the
machine itself, says the Popular Elec-
tricity. The grinding and buf1ng
wheels are partially surrounded by a
metal hood, while fan and recep-
tacle below complete the suction out
At
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

Electrical force varies with the sur
face of bodies, while gravitation varies
only with their mass. This explains
the curious fact that a comets tail is
always turned away from the sun. A
comet and the sun are similarly cleo
trified and for this reason they are
mutually repulsiVe. Gravitation out
matches this repulsion in the body OF
the comet, but yields to it in the ga
eous tail
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

would be no infringement of law and
order; and it says much for the pres
tige Of the British government that
no heads were broken when the rival
celebrations took place in due
course.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24
HADLEY PREFERS LOG CABIN

Governor Hadley Of Missouri lives
in log cabin because he likes bet
ter than a mansion He has the man,
sion, toto everybody in Missouri
the governors house in Jefferson City
always has been known as The Man
sion"-and Governor Hadley might
live there all the time II he wished to-
and at no expense Of rent But he
prefers the log cabin in the summer
time and he and his wife and three
children live there from early May to
late frost
Governor Hadley b'lilt the log cabin
himself, that is, he planned It and,
after the logs were cut and hauled to
the site he stood around with his
hands in his pockets and bossed the
Job Of house raising.
He invited everybody in Jefferson
CITY out to the old fashioned house
raisln', it was a blanket invitation to
the whole town and pretty nearly ev.
erybody went, including all the boys
in town. and since then the governor
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-24

those that he wishes
his brush and other Publications
in search health
University of Kansas to Kansas City to
condition
elected prosecuting this
county exercise When he elected
General of the state he
pc for that when his friends besough hn
20 m for make the
Taft had with him candidate for governor could
he to the state