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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-12
WIFE WOULDN'T GIVE HIM
ENOUGH OF BEDCL0THES

BOSTON, MASS, June 12.-That he
contracted pneumonia because his wife
would not give him enough bed clothes
was one of the allegations made by DR.
Walter NJ. Roberts, dentist, In a suit
- liEaEna
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-12
NEGROES TO HAVE BIG FAIR.

THOMASTON, ca, june I2.-The
annual Inter-county Negro fair will be
held this year at Thomaston, October
% to 26. The fair association owns
its own grounds Of six acres within
the city limits, and has all necessary
buildings to house exhibits. More than
$500 in cash prizes win be given away.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-12
THEATER COLLAPSES;
THREE PERSONS DYING

CHICAGO. June 12-Three men
were fatally hurt and nine others are
reported buried in the wreckage when
a theater under construction at Thirty
fifth street and Michigan avenue col
lapsed today
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-12
DOG CATCHES A FISH:
USES MASTERS TACKLE

NEW YORK. June IA dasch-
hound, belonging to Eugene Mccarthy,
seized his masters fishing pole which
had been set at Highland lake, and
hauled out a big sunfsh.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-12
MIL ElRE III ocILLA.

OCILLA, GA, June 12.-Fird at the
Henderson Lumber Companys saw mill
located just out of town burned the dry
kiln and quantity of lumber The
loss is $1,000 to $4,000 fully covered
by insurance For two hour. the city
and mill fire companies fought tne
flames Tho main mill anu lumber
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-12
SUICIDE ON MOTHERS GRAVE.

CHICAGO. June 12.-Otto L. Tosetti,
vice president Of the Ernest Tosetti
Brewing Company Of this city, commit
ted suicide today over his mothers
grave in OakwoCS cemetery.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-12
SHORTER TEACHER GOES
TO RICHMOND COLLEGE

RICHMOND VA. June l. Profes
sor J. NJ D Oldsted. of Shorter coll
lege Rome. Ga. mas been elected as
sistant professor of biology AT Rich
mond college. 1t is understood he win
ACCEPT
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
little shy respects this week but gives the Commissioners Proceed
KRAUsE-WILSoN.

Mr.. W. A. Krause and Miss verUa
Wilson, Of Leod, were married at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Miller,
in this city, last Sunday evening, at
s O'Clock, Rev. Walter Berg officiat-
ing. The wedding was a quiet one,
only the relatives of the contracting
parties being present.
The groom is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. NJ. Krause, of this city, and
is one Of the hustling youngbusiness
men Of Lacrosse. For several years
he has been associated with his ia
ther In the grain business here, and
is we'll and favorably known to most
OF the people of Rush county.
The bride, whose parents reside at
Leoti, has been in Lacrosse for the
past year, and was, until recently,
DooKKeeper at the Rougnton market.
She is a popular and accomplished
young lady and has gained a large
circle of friends here since coming
to Lacrosse. The Hale cottage, near
the German NJ. E chunch is being
fitted up for their occupancy and
they will be "at home'' there to
their many friends after the goth.
The out of town guests at the we'd
ding were Mr.. and Mrs. A. H Wilson
Of Leoti, parents Of the bride, and
Mr.. Adam Krause, brother of the
groom.
The Chieftain joins with the many
friends of the newly married couple
in best wishes for long and happy
welded life-LaCrosse Chieftain.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
BRoWN-T

Harrison NJ. Brown and Miss Mae
Tullis were married at the home of
the parents of the groom in Fairview
township, June 9TH, 1912, at s O'Clock
p. m, Rev. Lair of the Galatia NJ. E.
church performing the ceremony.
There were 80 guests present. Among
them were AIr. and Mrs. William A.
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Brown and
R. o. Patterson of Great Bend.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Tulhs of Wheatland town
ship, is popular with her friends and
acquaintances- She has lived most of
her life in that vicinity. The groom is
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom C. Brown
of Fairview township. He was born
and raised in that vicinity He and
his wife have been acquainted since
they were children and schoolmates.
He is a young man of fine character
and energetic. They will move to
their farm in that township at once.
We extend congratulations and wish
them all the happiness the world af-
fords. May they live long and pros
DER,
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
CONSIDERATION OF SISTERS.

Bishop Hennessy Of Wichita, paid
an official visit last Monday to the
Dominican Convent west Of town. A
special ceremony took place in the
Convent Chapel, Two young ladies
Of Barton county consecrated them
selves as Sisters Of st. Dominic to
the service Of God and Humanity.
The Bishop explained briefly the
deep meaning Of the religious vows
Of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience.
The ceremony, indicating sef-sacri-
flee, was most impressive. Assisting
the Bishop were Rev. Frs. Maher, Of
Wichta,N iederpnm OF 0din, o.,
Sullivan Of Hoisington, Davern Of
Chase, Healy Of Seward, and Hull Of
this city. II there is anyone trying
to follow in the footsteps Of Christ,
1t surely Is the Catholic Sister. Her
life is am inspiration to goodness to
all who know her. May the number
Of such be multiplied.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
For Week Ending Saturday, June 8,
1912, Compiled by the Barton
County Abstract & Title
Co., Great Bend,
Kansas.

A E Wegley-S D & S Kemp, lots
1924, block l. CIaflin, 81.
Mary Babcock-Viola Geer, part Of the
S IL OF N E IA Of S5-17-14,
$1,000.
Beckett Bros. Ralph Deal, lot 2, blk.
3, D o Gray's Add. Hoisington,
s1OO.
A NJ SchiEer-otto Schiller, S E IA
of 1S-17-12 and S IL Of N E IA Of
1S-17-12, $4,000.
NJ M Butler-Wm Pfiester, blk 50, Col
lege Grove Add, Great Bend ST.
$50.
VIM Pfiester-M NJ Butler, lot "a, blk.
95, College Grove Add, Ct. Bend,
$500.
D L Kuhns-B c Deyerle, lot 10, blk
1856, Great Bend, $1,000.
L Lamatsch-Frank Lamatsch, N IL
of S E IA of 6-17-11, 81.
] Lamatsch-J A Demel, S IL Of S E
IA of 5-17-11, 81.
Ferdinand Schenk-F Ferdinand Schenk,
Jr., W 1-2 Of N W IA Of 26-17-15.
$500.
T Dahm.W G Merritt, lot IA, blk So,
w.t. Co.'S Add, Ct Bend, $165.
McLain Inv. Co.-E F Strock. lots l 2
"a, blk 5, Lyndhurst Place. s4OO'
NJ G SchreiberAnna Schneider, S E
IA Of 27 and N E IA Of "a. all IN
17-15, 81.
] A Watson Merc Co.-John Chrisbens
W so It. Of lots IS 10 20 21 %, blk
u, Claflin, s25OO.
Alice Renolds-A G Lundblade, N II
Of blk 110, Great Bend, s625.
A G LundbJade-C G Frederick, N IA
Of lot 6. blk 131. Great Bend $4,000
J H Hartman.E xecutor-J F Huslig
Und. IL int. In N W IA Of 17-17-12
$4,000.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
WAS A PAYING CROP.

H. J. Steffen was IN the city We'd
neSday and says his wheat like others
is needing rain badly. However, the
corn, oats and other spring crops
are looking all right and will stand
several days Of drought yet before
being damaged much. Mr.. Steffen
sowed several acres Of alfalfa this
spring and he says it is looking as
fine as he ever saw and does not
seem to be affected by thedry wealth
er in the least. But the way he pre-
pared the seed bed is probably the
reason for that. The ground was
plowed TO a good depth last fan and
carefully narrowed. In the early
spring II was narrowed again and a
few days later was again plowed
eight or nine inches deep. 1t was
again narrowed and firmly packed
with a heavy roller before sowing
As a result Of this careful work he
has an excellent stand and ii has
been growing right along Mr.. Stef-
fen was also telling of a small patch
of alfalfa on his farm last year
which certainly yielded haldeome
income.
The patch was a four-acre field am
the first crop was cut for hay. The
second was left for seed, and from
this enough seed was secured so that
he sold $1S5.50 worth besides keep
ing seven bushels for his own use
The third cutting also made a good
crop Of hay, and he estimates thai
counting the alfalfa straw, which Is
Of equal feeding value with the hay
he secured at least IL tons Of hay
from the patch, besides the seed
As the hay was worth at least s1(
per ton, and the seed he kept fol
himself s45, 1t will be seen that the
income on these four azores for the
year was $3.50. or a little better thar
$S7 per acre. What would a mai
from Illinois or some other eastern
state, where land is worth from s15(
to 5000 per acre, think II he couk
secure an income such as that? Wa
imagine they would double the puict
Of their land In about 'steen minutes
Leader.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
HOW ABOUT THIS?

Kansas egg dealers and farmers
who sell eggs don't know a thing
about handling them, according to
the Federal department of agricul-
ture' The department. makes the de-
claration that Kansas loses a million
dollars year because of poor care
and mishandling of eggs. Egg prices
are up and have been up for a year.
Experts say there are fortunes in
eggs right here in KanSac hut the
poor methods of handling them are
followed month after month and the
big loss is sustained not only by the
state in general but by the individu-
ais who handle the eggs. The retail
ens are receiving big prices for the
eggs but the farmers are not receiv-
Ing particularly big prices.
This is not due to any combina-
ton ON the part of buyers to keep
prices down." says the department of
agriculture. ''The real reason lies
In the fact that the system Of mar
keting and buying eggs i'm this Sec
tion is faulty and causes a good dead
OF preventable loss and deteriora-
tlon' This is mainly because no in
centive is Offered for care and ex-
peditious handling Of the product. In
other words, the careful farmers who
handles good eggs as a rule gets
no more for them than his careless
Aeighbor who handles poor ones. As
q result of this loss, prices paid to
producers must be neduced to cover
It and this accounts for the differenc
between the prices paid for the eggs
and the prices charged the consum-
ers.
I'm the state of Kansas alone the
annual loss is estimated at more
than $1,000, 900. A condensed report
Of the total receipts Of three Kansas
egg buyers during the months of July
August and September, shows the
number Of 'rots' thrown out as a re-
suit of Gambling as we'll as the num-
ber of seconds and checks in two
instance each month,
"The total receipts were 7O6,569
dozen. At fifteen cents dozen the
value of the total receipts would be
sos, ,9S5.26. The total loss for eggs
thrown out and those deteriorated In
quality is s15,15S.61, or 14.S per cent
Of the original value"
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
CHANGE AT THE
FIRST NATIoNAL'

As will be seen by the statement
made by the directors Of the Nrst
National Bank Of this city, pulished
elsewhere, Ed Chapman, for many
years connected with the institution,
has retired and Is succeeded by
Fred Miller. This information
comes as a distinct surprise to our
readers The cause for the change
Is that Mr. Chapman Is not enjoy
ing the best of health, and that he
has been desirous Of entering some
other line Of business. He was q
strong card for the institution, but
will be ably followed by Mr' Miller
one Of bur oldest and most respected
citizens. It Is hoped that whatever
line Mr.. Chapman may engage IN,
It viii not mean bis removal from
this city.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
MATHEWs-MoRRls.

On Wednesday afternoon at 400,
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edo
Mathews. occurred the service By
which their daughter, Elma 0del,
became the wife OF Mr.. Albert B.
Morris Of Salina. At the appointed
hour Miss Myrtle ,Mahoney Of Lor.
rain sang very beautifully, aOh,
Promise Me-" Immediately following
this Miss Ida Shank Of New Cambria
rendered Lohengrin's wedding march
while Vera Harden and Blanche Nc.
Derme formed the aisle with ribbons
Of pink and white. Angehne wilson,
as ring bearer. led the procession
and opened the gate to admit tha
minister and bridal party to the par.
lor where, Under a beautiful arch,
was set an altar. The BRIDES sister,
Mrs. Nelson, was matron Of honor,
and the groom's bruhter. Ed Morris
Of Salina. was best man, while Miss
Fay Chatten Of Wichita, and Ben
Mathews were attendants. The
groom met his bride at the gate and
led her to the altar where Rev. ]. E.
Wilson officiated with the Episco-
pal service and ring ceremony which
was very beautiful and impressive.
The bride was very tastefully at.
tired in a white silk crepe dechene
dress trimmed with baby Irish yoke
and silk fringe. She carried a very
beautiful bouquet Of bridal roses and
wore a veil, while the groom violat.
ed nOre Of the tenets Of correct
wedding ettiQuette-he was dressed
in black. o..
After congratulations were extend.
ed a very dainty two course lunch
con was served by the Misses Bea-
tricn and Alma McDermet, Dona
Ingeusoll and Marie Mclean, assist.
ed by the Misses Agnes Paeger and
Lucy Brubaker. In the front room
the Misses Eta and Gertie West
served punch. All were eager to get
a piece Of cake which held the me-
mentos, ring, a coin and a thimble.
Miss Mathews is well known in
Claflin where she has always taken a
ve-- actiye part in social aid church
work. She completed the aree ! "a .
course in plano study at Salina IN
1910 and has been teaching since.
Her circle Of friends is limited only
by her acquaintance, for to know
her Is to admire. Mr.. Morris Is a
very esteemable young man. He
completed the art course at the Wes-
lyan IA 1911 and taught in the Beloit
High School last year. He has been
elected to the principalship Of tha
Delphos schools for the coming year.
Here they will be at home after a
short visit in Colorado and Salina.-
Clarion.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
THE FAIR DATES.

At a meeting Of the Fair Associa.
ton Tuesday evening 1t was decided
to hold the fadr the second week IN
October, the exact dates being the
9Th, 9th, and 10th. Many matters
were discussed by the meeting, aud
the executive committee, consisting
Of c. L. Moss, Robert Merten, Ira
Brougher, Fred Zutayern and W. L.
Bowersox, were authorized to act 10
all matters concerning the fair. Ira
Brougher and l. P. Aber we're au-
thorized to look after getting the
track In shape, and Chas. Morrison,
Frank Kramer and Tom clayton
we're authorized to get the buildings
in shape. Let every one pull for a
successful fair this year.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Jesse R. Hamilton, Great Bend.
Edna Robe, Great Bend
Martin Tucker. Great Bend.
Mary Gates. Seward.
Albert 7. Booker, Great Bend.
Esther May Stephens, Gneat Bend.
DR. Wilhfred Page, HOisington.
Angie Amy Nimocks, HoisingtOn.
DR.. D. A. Hilton. Mena, Ark
Bessie Mae Harter. Great Bend
MiIlard C. Taylor, Hoisington.
Ada NJ. Coxedge, Hoisington.
John E. Frazier. Great Bend
Lula Fisher, Kansas City, Mo
Dawson Myers, Great Bend
Beulah Popjoy, Willston, Okla.
The last named couple were mai
RED by Judge Hall, Friday, June
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The First National Bank regrets to
announce the retirement from its Of
ficial staff Of Mr.. Ed L. Chapman,
who resigns to engage in other busi-
hess along lines which shall be less
combining. MF. Chapman, last year,
Under eompulsion from his physician,
took a long vacation, and the matter
Of resigning was considered at that
time, but deferred until satisfactory
successor could be secured. MT.
Chapman will remain with/us for
some little time yet and help Mr. Mil
Ter get the work in hand.
As an evidence Of good will and
appreciation, Mr.. Chapman was voted
two months advance salary by the
board, and he carries with him the
best wishes of the officers and direc-
tors for his prosperity and happiness.
While regretting more than we can
express the loss of Mr Chapman, we
feel that We are especially fortunate
in being able to present as his sue
eessor, Mr.. Fred H. Miller No man
In Barton county is more widely or
fayorably known. His name is a
guaranty for honesty ard square deal
ing, and should give absolute assur-
&nce to our patrons Of the continua-
tion of those which have characteriz-
ed this institution.
E. ]. EVELEIGH,
WM, TORREY,
O. B. CHAPMAN,
R. L. HAMILTON,
F. V. RUSSELL,
CHAS. E. LOBDELL,
Directors.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
STATE OF KANSAS, BARTON COUNTY, SIS.
Office of the County Clerk Great Ben

Office Of the County Clerk Great Bend Kans June g. 1912
The Board County Commissioners OF county Kansas met
ing their regular session office the County on Monday
June 1872 Present. Mat Dick Chairman Wood and p
Murphy, Commissioners R. RUSSELL County Attorney, Daley
Sheriff, and c. F. Younkin, County Clerk.
The minutes Of the last meeting read approved.
In matter the appointment appraisers School Land cat
ed the Arkansas River sections 80 and S4 township range
two appraisers presented the county superintendent
The following persons duly approved by Board Chas
Travis C B. Wonden and Chas. Barsow
The following bills filed the office County Clerk were
approved anda allowed:
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14

John and Louie Sessler we're In the
city Thursday ON business connected
with the erection of a new school
house in the district in which they
reside, No. 40. On Wednesday Of
this week a special bond election for
the sum Of $500 was held. There
are 40 votes in the district, Al Of
them turned out to vote, 2S for the
bonds and 13 against. The new
building will be heated with fur
mace, and will be a modern country
school house.
Childnen's Day exercises were held
in the various churches In this city
last Sunday. At the evening service
Of the NJ. E. church, Judge Clayton,
who as Just returned from the gener.
al conference at Minneapolis, to
which he went as a delegate, gave a
very interesting talk and resume Of
the work accomplished at that meet
ing.
Joe Koehler was In the city Wed.
nesday morning from the east side.
He left this week for Missouri, and
rmor has It that he win bring a
bride back with lhm, The girl that
gets Joe Koehler gets one Of the fin
est young men IN Barton county.
Mrs. Joe Shinnick has returned
from a visit In Kansas City.
T. D. Wilson went east the hnt Of
the week for few days
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14
DOCTORS eABFEsT.

The meeting Of physicians Of this
and surrounding counties which was
held in this city on Thursday Of last
week was a distinct success, many
from the various counties included
IN the call being present. The prin,
cipal addresses were made by DR..
Fowler Of Denver, and DR.. Hall Of
Kansas City, who were especially Sc
cured for this meeting.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14

Henry wuebbnng, the young man
who was seriously injured in the cy.
clone that swept over the Albert
naghborhood some weeks ago, and
whose Hfe was for some time de-
SPARED Of, Is improved 10 the ez-
tent that he viii be discharged from
the hospital this week. HIS mother
has been heue from Ohio. taking care
ot him.
Barton County democrat., 1912-06-14

Mr.. and Mns. Elmer Epperson and
the Misses Jennie and Lizzie McMul
len, visited EIlinWood trireDds Sun
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-14
Judges of Election Named
By Board of Supervisors

nest Carlmark, A. L. Pulver; Tremb-
lays building
Fifth Precinct-G. H. Flick, A. Young
rem, Charles Grant; Mrs. Stockings
store, 1913 Fourth avenue.
Sixth PTecinCt-Charles G.. Hogberg,
H. n Williams. John E. Creutz;
Swanson Bros. store, 1211 Sixteenth
avenue.
Seventh Precinct-Robert ]. Pears,
William Seiffert, Frank Lundholm;
Turner hall.
Eighth Precinct-Alfred Lindvall,
Gust Johnson, Frank Lewis; Kuihls
, Office, 1909 Fifteenth street.
Ninth Precinct-Henry Hull, p. J.
Kali, J. v Thomgren; Art gallery.
Tenth PreCinCt-Alvin Anderson. Al
bin O. b. Olson, Eli DeRue; Central
Tea company store, 1904 Fifteenth
street.
/ Eleventh Precinct-E. H Sleight, NJ.
S. Lamb, j. d. First; old third dis
trict hose house.
Twelfth Precinct-Conrad 4. Flick,
b. Washburn, Henry Wilke; Chell-
stroms store, 1717 Fifteenth avenue.
Thirteenth Precinct-A {. Wood
yatt, d. A. Jones, c. A Halter; Bailey
* Co.'S store.
Fourteenth Preciuct-L A Minteer,
John NJ. Bowen, James Hasson: Doer-
ing's store, 2419 Fifteenth street.
Fifteenth Precinct-William Coyle
John II. Coburn, Frank Streed; Coyne S
Block. 23l9 Fifth avenue
Sixteenth PrecinCt-Charles F
Processing. John A. Gustafson, Nat
Reeves; No. fire station.
Seventeenth PreCinCt-Charles Brun
strom. Eric Larson. Oscar Berklund
Morris building. store. Forty-seconG
street ana Third avenue
COUNTRY PRECINCTS.
Cordova-Ed Cool, u. T. Pinneo
Aaron Smith; Woodman hall
. Coe-William McRoberts, William
H. Ashdown, A Saddoris; Fairfield
school house
Canoe Creek-E H. McMurphy, c
p H. Tanner. Alvin 7 Frels; Woodmar
hall. Hillsdale.
Zuma-Lesiie Hanna, Alonzo Dun
bar, Fred Behreudt; Wake schoo
house.
p Port ByrOn-Henry c. Schafer, W
= W. Pearsall, D. f. Schaible; Mcbride
/ barber shop.
Hampton-First Precinct eorg
Turner, Hans Schrader, z. Holton
Village hail. Hampton. Second Pre-
3. cinct-Andrew O'Brien, William Maj
dis. A. F. Cant; Village hall, Carbol
+ Cliff Third Precinct-Boyd McMicl
S ael, Henry Wildemuth, John Vogel
Village council room, Rapids City
/, Fourth Precinct-W J. Odendah
; George Nichols, James Shannon; vi
lage hall, Silvis. Fifth Precinct
= William Filbert, VIII Ausbrook, Davi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-14

bOA, image H1ll' w d'Sl 'O"A'
South Molne-First PTecinct-John
Stark. l.. *. Cleaveland, Charles Lar
son; Town hall. Second Precinct
Zach Einfeldt, A. f Bergholtz, Henry
Best; United Light & Power Co. build
ing, SIG First avenue, East Moline.
South Rock Island-First Precinct
f. w. Robinson, Ed Jens. J. W. Donnel;
Town hall. Second Precinct-C. c.
Kirsch, Andrew Mannheim, George II.
Richmond; Paridons store.
Black Hawk-.Iames McQuaid, r.
B. Olmsted, William Kale; Town hall.
Coal Valley-T r. Lees, J. NJ. Lees,
Robert Patterson; Town hall.
RuraI-P. w. Wadsworth, Robert l.
Bollman, Guy Sayers; Town hall.
Bowling-John Upton. Minor Curtis
Lawrence Liphardt; Keller school.
Edgington-First Precinct-A. w
Elliott, August Hartman, George T
Harris; Rush's store. Second Precinct
James Venable, G. c. Speetzen
George f. Mayhem; old postofice build
ing.
Andalusia-J c. Burgoyne, George
Herbert, D. l.. Parmenter; Village hall
Buffalo Prairie William Elliott
Edward A. Martin, Maynor NJ. Mar
quis; Town hall
/ Drury--J. p. Fowler, George G
/ Foster. Joe Watson; Fosters store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-14
THE HALIFAX GIBBET.
A Sort of GuiIIotine That Was Ono,
Used In EnqIand.

A Sort Of Guillotine That Was Once
Used In England.
An ancient law of Hardwick forest,
a tract coextensive with Halifax par
ish. is sung by Taylor. the water poet:
At Halifax TIE law so sharpe doth deale
That whose more than thirteen pence doth
stcale
They have a jim that wondrous quick and
Sends thieves all headIess into heaven or
helle.
This lin" resembled the guillotine
In construction and stood on stone
scaffold. unearthed when Gibbet hill
was leveled. The ak is preserved.
This. the only guillotine used in Eng
land, was the forcrunuer Of the maid
en-" introduced into Scotland by Re
gent Morton and now in the Edin-
burgh Antiquarian museum. The
Halifax gibbet' was last used in 1850
and the maiden" for Lord Argyll in
1861 and his son in 1875. who spoke Of
it as the sweetest maiden he ever
kissed.
DR.. Guillotine did not invent the
machine. DR.. Louis constructed one in
1871. the 'LouiSOn." but the name
'guillntine" became general from the
burst of surgical enthusiasm. IN which
Or. Guillotine in 1889. after deploring
the tedious torture Of hanging. ex-
claimed. With my machine | strike
of your head IN the twinkling Of an
eye. and you never feel itr'-London
Globe.