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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
PRESCOTT'S WAGERS.
Tho Historian Had His Own Way of
Forcing Himself to Work.

The Historian Had His Own Way OF
Forcing Himself to Work.
Rollo Ogden in his biography OF VII.
liam II. Prescott. tue historian. cites
many passages from the diary show
ing Prescott's habit OF logging him.
self TO his work by making wagers
with his secretaries that he would
complete given task by n certain
day. the odds always heavily against
himself
Prescott always took this betting
on his own industry with perfect Sc
robustness. Sometimes he would radi-
antly greet his secretary with: You
have lost. You owe me a dollar And
he would exact payment Occasional
ly he wOnld. with woebegOne cOunte.
nance. produce and pay over to the
protesting secretary the $50 or $50 he
himself had lost" One deliberately
made memorandum witnesses that a
bet OF 81 to $50 had been made be
tween E. b. Otis and William II. Pres.
colt. Esq. the latter betting $50 that
he will write 100 pages Of his History
OF Peru in 100 days"
The document is signed William H.
Prescott and Edmund b. Otis. but the
latter subjOins the following: II prom
Use on my honor as gentleman not
to release Mr. Prescott from any for
fixture that may incur except in such
cases as are provided for in the con
tract, this contract being made at bis
desire for his own accommodation
I.-f
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
JEBEL MUSA.

Mount Upon Which Moses Received
the Tables of the Law.
In wild and desolate region In the
southern half OF the Sinaitic peninsu-
la stands the mount which Moses as
cended to receive the tables of the law
From its sacred associations this noun
famous region has long been Il favor
lite abode Of religious refuses. The
mountain itself divides into three parts.
and there has been much discussion as
to the exact site OF the giving OF the
law.
Jebel Musa. the central OF the three
peaks. is now considered as best full
filing the conditions described in
Scripture. At its base Is the broad
plain OF sufficient extent to permit the
encampment OF the hosts OF Israel
The peak itself rises to a height OF
1868 feet, and on its northeastern
slope. at an elevation of about 1000
feet. is the monastery OF st. Catharine
So precipitous Is the side OF the noun
tain at this point that the only means
or access to the monastery Is by a
windlass. In this lofty dwelling place.
however. are housed some thirty
monks OF the Greek church.
The whole place was favorite OF the
Christian anchOrites of the early CEN
turtles. and the rocks are full OF the
| cells and caves In which they lived
There are 10 be seen here also numer-
Gus ancient inscriptions upon the rocks
which are OF great interest To archaeol-
oSiSts. and one OF the best manuscripts
OF the Bible was discovered here In
1S59.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
The Puenaciovs Arctic Doo.

Arctic dogs seem to love fighting for
Its own sake. and so long as 1t Is a
fight they are said to he Indifferent as
to why they fight. how they fight and
whom they fight. Two dogs seeing an
other dog enjoying n meat can that
has been empty for months. will spring
on him. roll him over and seemingly
tear him to pieces. Fortunately. the
wool Is so long and thick that the at.
lacking dog gets his mouth too full of
hair to be able to bite his antagonists
flesh. The dogs know that their vul
nerable points are the ears and belly.
When a dog is attacked by two OF three
of his companions he will run into a
snow bank. shove his head In and. ly-
ing on his stomach. let his foes choke
themselves with the hair they tear out
of his back.-Harper's
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Do the Right Thing

II you have Nasal Catarrh. Get Ely's
Cream Balm at once. Don't touch the
catarrh powders and snufts, for the,
contain cocaine. Ely's Cream Balm
releases the secretions that infiane the
nasal passages aud the throat, whereas
medicines made with mercury merely
dry up the secretions and leave you no
better than you were In a wore. Ely g
Cream Balm IL real remedy, not de-
fusion. All druggists, 80 cents, oil
mailed by Ely Brothers, So Ware d
Street. New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

c. A. Glossner, "a Ontario ST.. Roch-
ester. N. Y, has recovered from long
and severe attack OF kidney trouble,
his cure being due to Foley Kidney
Pills. A tter detailing his case, he says:
Il am only sorry did not learn sooner
OF Foley Kidney Pills. In few days
time my backache completely left me
and | felt greatly improved. My kid
neys became stronger, dizzy spells left
me and | was no longer annoyed al
uight- l feel 100 per cent better since
using Foley Kidney Pills. b. II.
Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Butter For Bruises.

The very best remedy l have ever
found for a bruise Is butter. says q
writer in Harper's Bazaar. Whenever
one Of the children has a fall or knock
Of any kind 1 Immediately apply but
ter. This relieves the pain. prevents
swelling and keeps the hurt place from
turning black and blue. It IL a very
simple salve and one that is always in
the house.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Uncle Ezra Says

ut don't take more'n a gill NV effort 10
git folks into a peck of trouble" and q
little neglect Of constipation, biliousness.
Indigestion or other liver derangemept
Will do TIVE same. II ailing, take DIR.
Kings New Life Pills for quick results.
Easy. safe. sure, and only % cents al
b. Fl. Gorrell's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
WONDERS OF THE YOSEMITE.
First Seen by White Men During a
Chase After Indians.

First Seen by White Men During a
Chase After Indians.
1t was In the middle years OF the
last century that the eyes of a white
man caught their first glimpse OF the
wonders of the Yosemite. In January.
1850. DR.. Bunnell while prospecting
for gold in the Sierra Nevada noun
tains saw n stupendous cliff looming
up In the distance. but did not then
take time to make any Investigation.
In March. 1851. the Mariposa bat
TALON. commanded by Major Savage.
Of which DR.. Bunnell was a member.
penetrated the mountains In pursuit
of Indians. who had been giving great
trouble to gold miners. prospectors
and settlers. On the 2lst Of March
they entered the valley. being, so far
as known. the first white men to OBJ
tain near view of its sublime cliffs
and wonderful waterfalls. although a
Captain Walker. with several compan.
ions. had crossed the Sierras and look.
ed down into the valley shortly before
Dr. Bunnell quickly recognized In the
giant cliff. now called FL Captain. the
towering rock that had attracted his
attention the year before. although he
had then viewed 1t from a point fully
forty miles away.
Four years later the first party OF
tourists visited the valley. arriving In
June. 1870 \ member OF this party
wrote description OF IL for the Mari
posa Gazette. which was widely copied
IN newspapers and magazines In this
and other countries. being the first au
thentic description ever published
National Monthly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

r. g. Collins. postmaster, Barnegat,
N. j.. was troubled with a severe la
grippe cough. He says: al would be
completely exhausted after each tit of
violent coughing. i bought Il bottle OF
Foley's Honey and Tar Compoud and
before l had taken 1t all the coughing
spells had entirely ceased. 1t can't be
beat. b. Ii. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

tai position. as shown at b. and the
disk passed around them as indicated
10y the heavy dotted line.
The disk is then placed beside the
legs. but beyond the vertical part OF
the string. Now the fowl is lowered
aud allowed to hang head downward.
- Indicated at {. II applied in this
way there is no danger OF the fowl
Working loose To release the bird
the position is reversed and the disk
Slipped 10 one slde.-American Agri-
culturist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
What We Never FORGET

according to science, are the things as
ISOLATED with our early home life, such
a. Bucklen's Arnics Salve, that mother
or grandm other used to cure our burns,
boils, scalds, sores, skin eruptions,
cuts, sprains or bruises. Forty years
OF cures prove its merit Unriyaled for
giles, corns or cold sores. Only 25
cents at b. II. GorrelPs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
To Mothers in this Town

Children who are delicate, feverisl
and cross will get immediate relief
from NJ other Gray's Sweet Powders fol
Children. They cleanse the stomach
act on the liver. and are recommended
for complaining children. A pleasant
remedy for worms. AT all Druk gists
25c. Sampl' FREE. Address, A. s.
Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
SCOTCH HAGGlS.
Here Is the Recipe For h In All It's
Beautiful Simplicity.


Every once in awhile. and particu-
larry on the day after a Robert Burns
anniversary celebration. the newspa-
pers publish reports OF gatherings and
banQuets OF Scotchmen in which the
name "haggis" occupies a prominent
place on the menu. Then a few curl
GUS minded persons who do not know
inquire: "Haggis? What Is haggis?'
The answers vary from a kind Of
Scotch oat cake to hot drinks Nobody
ever seems quite sure what haggls
really is. One hears vaguely from
guests Mt Scotch banquets that II is a
fearsome dish. There Is a story Of
the elderly gentleman of rickety d.
gestion who. taking Off his overcoat In
a friends house and smelling haggis
in preparation. remarked. "Eh. but III
be bad the norm The possibility OF
refusing this dish apparently never
dawned upon him. and In a sturdy sort
Of fashion when one is hungry the
recipe certainly sounds rs though the
compound might be fascinating. Here
is the recipe:
A pound each of liver. onions. tripe.
suet and cooked pearl barley and half
pound Of oatmeal. with salt and
pepper. are put into IL Sleeps paunch
and slowly boiled for four hours. That
is all in its beautiful simplicity. A
French chef in Stulfy kitchen might
faint at the recipe. but hungry
Scotchman thinks 1t Is the finest dish
on earth--New York World
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

The "Child's Welfare" has
challenged the attention OF thoughtful
people everywhere. Mothers are nat
ural supporters, and will find In Foley e
Honey and Tar Compound a most valu-
Ible aid. Coughs end coles that un-
checked lead to Group. bronchitis and
pneumonia yield quickly to the healing
md soothing qualities of Foley Honey
and Tar Compound. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
WHEN KILLING POULTRY.

Simple Device Found Practical and
Convenient In Handling Fowls.
Here is a device which poultry men
Of Boston have found very convenient
In holding fowls during the killing
process.
Nothing could be simpler or more ef-
fective. 1t consists OF a string and
thin disk Of wood hung from nail.
as shown at in the drawing here
with. When to be used the fowls
legs are brought together in a horizon
h'HlFg'lTW ,tmiT. qrlIrp@'Ft;
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
A Cold, La Grippe. Then Pneumonia

Is too often the fatal sequence, and
coughs that hang on weaken the sys-
tenn and lower the vital resistance. Fo.
ley's Honey and Tar Compound is a
reliable medicine that stops the cough
promptly by healing the cause; soothes
the infiamed cir passages. and checks
the cold. Keep always on hand. Re-
fuse substitutes. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
How Cold Causes Kidney Disease

Partly by driving blood from the
surface and congesting the kidneys,
and partly by throwing too much work
upon them. Foley Kidney Pills strength
an the kidneys, give tone to the urinary
organs and restore the norma action
Of the bladder. They are tonic In act =
lon, quick In results. Try them. b. II.
Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Not Too blind

Passerby-i thought you were blind
Mendicant-Weii. sir. times is so hard
and competition is so great that even
blind man has to keep his eyes open
nowadays II he wants to do apy bust.
ness at ali.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Quick Retort

Paola has bill collector noted for
his repartee. 81 never will pay you"
shouted young man who became an
CRY at the insistent demands Of the
collector. Nor any one else" was the
reply.-Kansas City Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
The ORIGINAL Water WAGON.

Jonah entered the whale.
This is the original water wagon"
he exclaimed.
Herewith none wondered that he re-
manned aboard only three days.-New
York Sun.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD. .

Mrs. WINsSows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
ssed for over SIXTY WEARS by MILLIONS q
MUrnERS Tor ,,h shs pp SM1IDsEH WHILE
HoOTHRS the CHILD, SOFrENS the GUMS
ALL-AYS oil PAIN CURES WIND collie, and
is the besx remedy for DIP RRHGA. 1t Is alb
soluteiy harmless. BE sur and ask for "MrA
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take ne o1hef
Eiud. Twenty-Five ceHts bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Blackjack. Almost Unbeatable

Is an almost certain reeult of kidney
trouble. ID. Toomey. S03 f. Olive st. /,
BlooInington, ILL.,, SAYS: II suffered
with oackache and pains In M kidneys
which we're almost UNDESIRABLE. gave
Foley. Kidney Pills a good trial and
they done wonders for me. Today l
can do hard days work aud not feel
the effects" b. H. 9orrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Ental Influence.

Catterson-Notice how CarStair's
wife makes up OF late? Should think
he would stop her Hatterson-Hns
tried TO: feels had about II. But he
says it's no use: she learned II from
their daughter.-Life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Then He Want

Father lat head OF stairs)-Ethel
whit time is It? Ethel Tin dra wing
room)-It's quarter past 10. father.
Father-Ail right. Don't forget to
start the clock again after the Young
man goes out to get his breakfast
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Same Old Story.

Cant you contribute something for
our charity bazaarT'
but the affair has been over two
weeks"
Yes: we're making up the deficit
now."-Iouisville Courier Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
FARMERS BEST PLAN.

1t is said that the best assur-
ance for peace is for n nation to
be prepared for war. Be that as
it may. the surest plan for the
farmer is to save the moisture be
already has in the soil. This may
be done 10y blowing and harrow
ing. Pray, but keep the pow
der dry" was the admonitiun of
q warrior.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Constipation causes headache, nau-
sea, dizziness, languor, heart palpita-
tiOn. Drastic physics grippe, sicker =,
weaken the bowels. and don't cure .
DoaI 8 Reguleis act gently and cure
constipation. % cents. Ask your drug
gist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. i suppose you
would be afraid to marry q logical
woman.
Professor-Oh. no: II she was really
logical l could convince her once in
awhiie.-Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Manchurian Malnuts.

The Manchurian walnut is called the
English walnut In the United States.
1t is found growing wild In the hill
country OF northern China and In Man
churia. 1t is thoroughly acclimated to
the severe winters there.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
To Break in New Shoes ALWAYS Us.

Aliens Foot.Ease. the antiseptic pow
der. 1t prevents tightness and blister.
ing, relieves Bunions, Swollen. Sweat
ing, Tender feet. AT druggists. 25c.
Sample mailed FREE. Address, A. s.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Policeman-Well. my little dear. II
you can't tell me your mothers name
or where she lives how are we to find
her? Little Girl Qost while out shop
ping)-Jes put me in a shop window.
an mamma II be sure to find me
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Ought to Work Both Ways.

"Hut you Will have to be identified.
madam. before we can cash your
check
u don't see why. ] didn't have to be
identified when | deposited the money
here. Chicago tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Teacher notice that you are never
able to answer any of the questions.
How is this, little boy? Willie Dull
boy-Well. II knew. dad wouldn't go
TO the trouble of sending me here to
learn.-Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
A Short Rida-

Lveryman Ito rider)-Here. what's
this-half dollar? Why. you've
been out two hours. Rider-So 1 may
have. but I've only been on the brute's
Batter
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
PERHAPS Not.

The man who invented gunpowder
should be held responsible for q great
many broken hearts"
But not for SO many as the man
who invented face pOwder."-HOuston
Post
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
MacauIaN'a MemorN

Macaulay once said that II every
copy of Paradise Lost" and 'SThe Pill
grim's Progress" was destroyed he
cVuld reproduce them from memory
he was credited with q similar knowl-
edge OF "Ivanhoe."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Might Be. but Not WiaelX

do you consider him a man who
can be trusted?"
WELL" replied the purist, 81 suppose
he can be trusted, but there would be
considerable risk attached to the pro-
ceeding"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
An Emptx Aasuranca

An Empty Assurance.
HE says he'd share his last dollar
with me-
Yes said the man who looks at
things coldly. but he IS a man who
will take precious good care never 70
get down to his last dollar"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Wisdom From the Bench.

Wisdom From the Bench.
"a man hit me. and hit him back. -
said a woman at the Marylebone police
court
Eyes" said Magistrate Plowden:
-you wouldn't be a woman II you
didn't nowadays. Express.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Don'tle the baby suffer from ecxeina,
sore or any itching OF the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief, cures
quickly. Perfectly safe for children.
All druggists sell 1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured me. ii. H. Walker.
Sunbury, Ohio.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. DIR. Thomas
Eclectric oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
The t.'hole Tbino

how s ereIyt hing at your house?"
shes all right, thank you."-Detroit
Free Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
Chas. vi. Stieff
VIRGINIA:

In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit
Court OF RockbridRe County, the 10th
day OF February, 1912.
J. r. MEEK and others Plaintiffs
VS..
NEWTON III. MRRK and others
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-06
IN CHANCERY

The object of this suit is to have set.
clement of the several estates OF Susan
Meek, Mary A. Meek, Bette A. Meek
Rachel NJ. Meek and Amelia II. Meek
laid estates consisting only OF tract of
six acres OF land in Rock bridge county.
Va, near Raphine, which tract OF lar.u
was conveyed to aud owned Jointly bN
said last named parties, the abovr
named plaintiffs and defendants bsin.
all the heirs at law of said Susan Meek
Mary A. Meek. Bette A. Meek, Bach
VI. Meek and Amelia II. Meek.
Ano ii appearing by affidavit mad,
and filed that Newton II. Meek, Robert
Fulwider, Mary Shaner, Dora Bruce.
Mary Rhyner, Baxter Brubeck aud
Amanda Cowan, are non-residents of
this State, 1t is order ed that they appear
here within fifteen days after due pub
LEGATION OF this order and do what NAV
be necessary to protect their int res l.
in this suit
Teste:
r. r. WITT, Deputy Clerk.
Z. II. Kennedy, pa.
Feb. 21-4t
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-01-26
BILLY DELANEY. FAMOUS
TRAINER, is DEAD

n OAKLAND. Cal, Jan. 20. Billy De
laney. the famous trainer, died here
Early YESTERDAY
Delaney had been in for several
months and his death was not unex-
/pected.
81 While on a visit TO the east last
year. he contracted a severe cold,
complications OF which caused his
death. Delaney trained many OF the
most prominent fighters OF the last %
years, including Johnson. Jeffries.
Corbett. Choynski and Kaufman. He
Trained Johnson for his championship
light with Jeffries at Reno, and was
also instrumental in arranging the
match and backing the colorcd fighter.
~ The funeral will be held Saturday
md the body viii be cremated
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-01-26
BRUCE-BROWN WILL
RACE IN EUROPE

81 NEW YORK. Jan. 26.--It was an.
trounced today that David Bruce.
Brown, the daring young American,
considered by many to be the best
racing driver In the world. will meas
are strength with the best European
drivers In Europe during the coming
summer. Bruce Brown has signed
with a leading italian manufacturer
10 drive In the French Grand Prix in
Juno. BruceBrown is now in Europe
with Ralph DePalma.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-01-26
|STOvALl FOR H. LORD
IS THE TRADE RUMOR
Somers Wants White SoX Third
Stacker For Former Man
ager of Maps

"A CHICAGO, Jan. 26.--That negotia.
lions are being carried on between
Manager Callahan OF the White Sox
and President Somers OF the Cleve-
land Maps that may end in the south
siders securing thetservices OF George
Stovall, former Nap manager. was ad-
mitted here today.
IL was said today that Somers want
ed Harry Lord, the Sox third saCker,
but Callahan declared he could not
part with Lord.
II Is believed possible, however,
that some of the recruits in the Co.
rniskey string may be given TO Som.
|ers In exchange for his star first base
man.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-01-26
RECORD FIELD OF
ENTRANTS AT CARY

E CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-With the larg-
est field OF entrants in the history OF
It's annual ski tournament on hand,
the Norge Club today has hundreds
OF men at work pounding down the
snow on Its course at Cary, III. When
the competitions are started tomorrow
the great hill and the tower from
which the Jumpers start on their long
slide down will be as smooth as glass
and the jumpers will develop express
train speed. as they hurtle through
Ne air, in their thrilling Jumps OF,
|cials Of the club believe they have
ne best course in the world and are
confident that new worlds records
Xill be set.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-01-26
Observations From
The Sporting Dome

The action OF the New York state
<tthletic commission in suspending
be Attell for six months for "fak.
hg,r and his chief second Danny
Goodman. for similar period,
Dor faise testimony before the com
mission ought to have most salu.
larry effect upon professional boxing
in that state.
s. With bills in the legislature to abol-
ish the commission and end boxing.
"a Is conceded on all hands that fight.
Ing In that state is on trial and that
figid action will be necessary 10 pre-
<erye ii.
A few more fights OF the order of
The Attell-Brown mixup would, fight
fans declare. surely kill the game.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-01-26

doing SO, we tested 1t
thoroughly in Detroit
Electric pleasure cars.
MIR. Edison had already
perfected this new in
vention which involved
seven years of "ir1spi-
ration and perspi-
ration, a series Of over
fifty thousand expert
ments, the design Of
special manufacturing
machinery and the ex-
penditure of over two
and one-half million
dollars.