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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
PLAGUE FIGHTING COSTLY
Sl4, 50o,0 900 Spent in the War on Tuber.
culosis.

New York.-In the war against tuber-
culosis S14,5oO,o00 was spent during the
year 1911 throughout the country, ac.
cording to a statement issued by the
National Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis.
Of the total sun spent $11, 500, GOO
went directly toward the treatment of
consumptives in sanitoria and hospitals,
and the remainder to anti-tuberculosis
associations, dispensaries, open air
schools, boards of health and other agen-
cies.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05

Jackson.-C. NJ. Fulton, an insurance
agent, was sentenced by Judge Henry
of the circuit court to serve five years
in the p]eniteutiary for forgery. Fulton
was convicted on an Indictment in which
it was charged he signed the name of a
prominent local physician to an oppli-
cation for insurance and upon which it
WAS alleged he collected his commission
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Suit for Damages.

G~ulfport.--L. b. Cheatham Of Jack,
son has fled suit against L. H. Doty OF
Biloxi in the circuit court, in which he
asks judgment for actual damages in
th4 sum Of $4,000 and punitive dam.
sgcs n .ae rum Of $4,000, The deelara
tions recite .nat the defendant w~antonly
anil with malice alienated his mothers
-. .~vaIwq him by writing her that
guilty Of obtaining money
pretealses from a bank ii
6ilnxi..p
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
WILL STAND BY RlCHES0N
Edmands Family Will Use Wealth to
Clear His Name.

Boston.-The reports that Moses
Grant Edmands, father Of Violet Ed
mands, who was to become the bride Of
the Rev. Clarence v. I. Richeson, &C.
cused of the murder Of Avis Linnell, had
deserted the young pastor in his hour
Of need were set at rest Monday by his
activity in Richeson's behalf.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
CHURCH MEMBERS IN RIOT
Pastor Confined to Bed as Result Of At.
tack by Women.

Tampa, Fla.-As a result of a near
riot between factions of the First Con.
gregational Church here, at the conclu.
sion OF the morning services, the police
arrested SIX persons and the pastor, the
Rev. r, L. /, Kirkland, spent the after
noon in bed. In a written statement he
declared that he had been kicked by
some of the women members of his flock
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
OF THE CONSTITUTION,
of the Convention OF 1890 Are
Passing Away,

aduThc department. of archives
cr,y OF the state has issued under
ICES a highly interesting pam,
wing the report OF the proceed
! meeting of the surviving mem,
Of the constitutional convention
30, held, November /, at Jackson,
entieth anniversary OF the adop,
; the constitution.
Towing how rapidly the men who
constitution are passing away,
n tmber 1s there has died since
z of the survivors 63 in mum.
following, all prominent men
McPpi: w, A. Boyd OF rippah,
Marfidge OF Tallahatchic, y. 4.
th;S attala, G. X Holland of Cal,
Witherspoon Of Lauderdalo.
- lids OF Alcurn, r. q. Hudson,
Vi rge, L. 0. Sykes Of Monroe,
M OF Jasper. aud james II.
the ilkinson, delegate from the
marSc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Injunction Stands.

Jackson The motion to dissolve the
injunction restraining the taking of dep.
ositions in the ease of the State vs.. Jas.
II, Vardaman ct al, wherein the state
seeks to have an accounting of special
funds said to have been handled by the
ex-governor during his term of office.
was decided by Chancellor Lycll in favor
of cX-Goy, Nardaman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Rumor Big River Deal.

Pittsburgh details Of 4 ~nsil;ion,dol-
lar combination Of Ohio river t.ansporta-
tion interests now under way are worked
out here, it viii mean organization Of 4
corporation to operate rive boats be
tween Pittsburg and New Orleans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Saws Richeson Unprepared.

Boston.-Connsel for Rev. C. ". L.
Richeson, accused Of the murder Of Avis
Linnell, after a visit to the prisoner, re-
iterated declarations that he would not
be in fit shape to 60 on trial january is.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05

MeridIan-Ed II. Racine, for the past
tNree years manager Of the Great
Southern Hotel of this city, died We'd
nesdaN The deceased was one of the
best known hotel men in the South, hay.
ing been connected with the leading
hotels of Louisiana, Mississippi and
Georgia.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Kills Brother.in.Law

Winona,-Chester Jcffcoat has been
placed in Jail here for the killing of his
orotferln-Iaw, Tom Overtsrect. AZ
huntsville a small town in the country
from this place. Family troubles have
been existing since the marriage Of Jeff.
coat to a sister-in.law of Overtscreet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
CHlNAMEN CELEBRATE
New York Celestials Have Queues Re
moved and Yell for Republic.

New York.-A celebration of the es-
Enlistment Of the Chinese republic CO..
incident with the Inauguration of its
first president, was held in Chinatown
Monday. Hundreds of Chinese rushed to
their BARRIERS early in thei day and had
their queues cut away, severing, as they
said, the last symbol of Manchu rule.
At noon, when 5000 Chinese gathered
ion the celebration, not a queue was
snan
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Liquor Dealers Fined.

Nicksbmg-A number of liquor deal,
er9 were tried before Judge Henderson
and a fine Of $50 was imposed for alleged
violation OF the law on W. r. Hindman,
c. S. Ebert, Philip Greenwald, II. r..
Rosley, Charles Morris, j. l.. Cheatman,
Victor Bonero and T. NJ. C~aughlin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Negro Murderer Lynched.

Sallisaw, 0kla.--For the murder with
an AK OF George Casey, a white farmer,
and the criminal assault upon the farm.
er's home, where he lay in bed in a
drunken stupor and lynched by an infu.
riated mob of white men.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Freeze Kills Cattle

Dalhart, Tex.-With sacks Of oil cake
tied to their saddles, horsemen are rid
ing over Pan Handle cattle ranges saw
ing what cattle they may from starva-
ton by giving them the cakes. Reports
from the range are that many cattle
are being found dead,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Richeson Trial Secret.

Boston,-Besides those necessary to
the proceedings, only newspaper men
will be admitted to the ira. Of Rev.
Charles v. t. Rieheson, charged with
the murder OF his FORMER f~lancee, Miss
Avis Linnell.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
$4,000 ,000 Blaze.

Washington Court House, o.--Fire
wiped out a large portion of the bust
ness district Of this city. The loss is es-
timated at nearly $4,000, 900, with pros.
poets that i would SO far shove that
figure.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
PROPOSE BANKING LAWS.
Statute May Provide for Examination
Of Financial Institutions,

,luckson-it is announced that the
banking laws of the state are coming IN
Tor careful consideration at the hands
and minds Of some of the members OF
the legislature, and there Is going to be
some remedial legislation on the sub
jeet OF banks and banking,
First Of all, some system OF having
an examination by the state banks made
hy competent persons so that the CON
ditions Of the institutions may be ascer'
tanned as they really are at the time
of the calls made upon the auditor.
Az matters now stand the auditor has
no power over them except to call ON
tllrm four times a year Tor a report, but
~ not that report is correct and
"ee true condition Of each bank,
cle' means OF knowing. lie may
Illustrations which fail 10 make
he on time, aud he may certify
ireport printed was received,
catgures are added up correctly,
tiots just about the limit of his
the as cS'otfIc'o supervisor OF
banking.
Gre Is likely to be introduced
w, uiring a publication by each
january / OF all inactive &C
ich have not been added to or
IN during the past year, cSclu'
VI he certificates OF deposit, This
sue that missing persons, estates
lecles of deceased persons may
prirtain amount Of publicity in
N. 1t is estimated that there
ably millions of dollars accumu'
hpltho banks of Mississippi, in
nosrge sums possibly it is true,
nnt are carried on the books, for.
unr by year of those to whom
iiu rightfully belongs,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
= NOT ACCEPT BONDS.

90, Considerable confusion has
1eo ny the refusal Of Chanccry
n +. jenkins to accept bonds
W county ofriccrs,clrct with Sc,
Cand bending companies a, the
~, the objection being based on
the ground that no certificate accomna,
MED the bonds certifying to the fact
that the signatures OF the bonds are
,hose Of bona fde officers of the com.
panies. Another objection was hat the
bonds were not acknowledged before a
commissioner Of the state,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
-"
Orlando Hartman Dead.

New York.-0rlando Hartman did
after an operation for diabetes at d
sanitarium in East Thirty.third street.
Orlando Hartman was the only brother
Of the late Z, II, Hartman and was
himself a millionaire real estate operator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Store Is Burglarized.

A~mory.-The s~torehouse of Moore A
Majors, OF ~Smithville, was broken omen
by robbers, and the large iron safe
blown open and all the money in the
safe taken, which was about S40o,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Burglars Get $4,000.

Waco, Tex.-Diamonds valued at slb,.
900 were the spells of burglars who
worked the combination OF a local jew.
eler's safe. The burglars entered the
place with keys and on departing Locked
the doors as usual.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05

Strongs-.H I, Clopton died at his
home here. He was about 60 years of
age and for many years was very promi.
nent in local politics in Chickasaw
county, having served that county for
several years as sheriff.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Mrs. Thumb Visits Taft.

Washington.-The smallest woman in
the world visited the biggest president,
physically, this country has ever known
Thursday, when Mrs. Tom Thumb, now
70 years old, called ON President Taft.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Insane From Tuberculosis.

PauldingY--T. s, Packer, an old man,
suddenly went insane from tuberculosis,
and attacked his wife with a razor, in.
~iiicting a painful wound on the neck.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-05
Rain Damages Cotton.

Marks,--Farmcrs in this vicinity re,
port a loss Of % to so per cent Of the
cotton crop that remained in the field
prior to the recent heavy rains
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
CHRISTMAS DEC 0RATl0Ns.
Great Skill Shown by the cobura
Glassblowors. -,

Ss0OO0sO~Os -
From Coburg. Germany. little rail-
way only twenty-five miles long leads
into the heart Of the Thuringlan forest
ranges. terminating at Lauscha. where
Christmas ornaments are made. Near
~ every house and hut is the home Of
a glassblower, and the smallest child
that can use it's hands understandingiy
has some part in the work.
The blowers make all their work
:eo.:. glass tubes Of varied Giam.:;,:::
AT; thickness. which are cut 70 con-
venient lengths by scratching them
with a file and breaking them at the
cleavage A burner consisting of two,
four or more flames issuing from tiny
gas jets converges it's fires upon a
metal plate, which usually supports a
piece of dry wood or charcoal whose
slow but fierce combustion under the
blue fame Of the blowpipes rapidly
melts the hardest glass. Driving the
bellows which supplies air to his blow
pipes with his feet. the operator turns
out with deft swiftness balls. stars,
pendants and larger ornaments Of al
most every conceivable shape and size.
His good wife is perhaps injecting a
spray of gliding or silvering solution
into a great basketful Of the tiny balls,
used to festoon windows and Christ
mas trees, or, perhaps, with greater
skill is coloring with deft fingers the
interior of larger ornament.
The eldest boy may himself be a
skilled operator and perhaps excels his
father in creating miniature reindeer,
with great spreading antlers, spirited
horses. coursing hounds, fragile air.
ships and balloons and, most wonder
full of all, roses, carnations. tulips and
other flowers. each Of whose parts is
made Of colored glass of the proper
color and fused in place with dell
cacy of touch that far excels ordinary
painting.
So light and fragile are these goods
that they are packed in cotton and
cartons divided into compartments and
to very great extent are shipped
away from Lauscha by parcels ex-
press. So generally is this done be-
tween the middle of November and
Christmas week that the postofice
force and a number Of mail cars are
furnished to meet the demand for par
cells sportation.-National Maya
zine.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13

en1 mounted In silver or silver gilt are
being restored. in the proper phrase,
to grace the festive board
A center dish with series Of smaller
dishes radiating from it is handsome
device, and sometimes there is a center
epergne with flower dishes and candles
united to it by crystal chains.
Lamp and candle shades with prts,
matte pendants are fashionable again.
and candelabra of the same genre.
once relegated to the storeroom, are
now brought out as the things Of beau
ty that they are and reflect. the light
Of electricity as of yore they sent back
the golden flicker Of many candles.
Chained decorations are very fash
lonable, and lamp shades, candlesticks
and flower holders are made to match
and wholly in crystal Of slim and
graceful design Tulip shaped bowls
for flowers and antique goblets Ter
fruit are pretty decorative details #
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
HAloY ALMOND Bo0ns.

them between the finger and thumb
the skins will readily come OF. Dry
In a clean cloth.
Put 4 tablespoonful or less Of olive
oil, according to the quantity Of al
monds. in another small bowl Put in
the almonda and stir them round till
all are coated with oil. Then roll them
in salt. Put them In the oven, which
should be moderately hot, and leave
them till pale brown. Take them out,
shake of the superfuous salt and
when cold they are ready to serve.
Sugarcd nuts are nice. Nearly all
nuts except peanuts are palatable in
this shape. Hickory nuts and butter
nuts are especially good.
Have the meats picked from the
shells. Boil granulated sugar with
enough water to dissolve it. stirring as
little as possible. When it can be
drawn out in a thread stir in the nuts
and let them cook very little, for Il
left too long on the stove the oils will
be drawn from them. Pour thinly OF
platters, and when cold they will b
found to separate easily.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
CHRISTMAS NUTS.
Served In Various Forms In Dainty
Souvenir Boxes.

Served In Various Forms In Dainty
Souvenir Boxes.
Nuts or nut dainties are generally
part Of the Christmas feast. Sugared
or sailed almonds may be served In
souvenir boxes like those illustrated
here. These are made Of cotton to rep
resent snowballs, the eyes, nose and
mouth being painted on with water
colors. The tin cup and funnel make
quaint covers for the larger boxes.
Fancy lids shaped out of pasteboard
may be covered with Grape paper.
When mixed nuts are served have
them cracked before they are taken
to the table See that there is small
portion of salt at each cover. Nuts
with salt are valuable az an aid to d.
gestion.
II you prefer to make your own salt
ed almonds put an ounce or two Of
almonds in a bowl, pour boiling water
over them. cover and let them stand
for five OF six minutes. By pressing
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
RIBBON THEATER BAG.

glowing flower. A ribbon ruching was
used to trim the outlines Of the bag.
"A spray of ribbon flowers was knotted
at one side of the bag. This makes a
pretty bag to carry to the theater and
for holding the opera glasses.
Brocade work bags also are most
fascinating and are quite fashionable.
Magnificent bits of fabric may be used
in this fashion, and if the pieces are
too small to form the entire bag they
are used with the satin or silk
There are an infinite number of ways
an which they may be adapted in this
manner, and even the smallest pieces
are available for the decoration of the
bag.
If there is enough of the brocade 1t
9s sometimes used in deep band with
the silk or satin shirred on the lower
or upper part of the bag. If the pieces
are smaller the brocade is made into
medallions and set into the sides.
These medallions may be bordered
with gold lace or gold braid or with
fine shirrings of satin. Bags are safe
things to present to woman friend.
for now, when they should match her
costume and are 50 generally worn,
che Is scarcely likely to have too many.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
! cAssERo LIE DISHES.
ct,ristmas Foods May 90 Attraotively
Served In These.

, SVSvO0 ~ VUOoVs
Chicken cooked in the casserole may
be one course at the Christmas dinner.
The casserole dishes may be handsome
nickel mounted affairs, like the ones
shown in the picture. or merely simple
earthenware vessels. The food will
taste just as nice out of the plain as
out of the expensive dishes.
The casserole dish may be brought
TO the table festooned with tiny gar
lands OF holly berries.
when chicken is served a nice way
4 preparing it is in the casserole. Cut
x inWI into neat joints and pieces.
::';!:", = the skin and as many of the
:...:::::.. ,'o,lcs as possible Put about two
-: Z half 1.;!'leSpoonfuls of olive oil
to :: saucepan. Watch it carefully
IL: ~; soon us it begins to smoke put
q a lew pieces Of the fowl and fry,
arni:'@ them frequently until they are
;:lir white Drain the fowl thorough
~ OF h|otting paper and put aside un-
II 1t is required.
Make some broth with the trim.
min%s and bones Of the bird by boiling
them in u pint and a half of water,
with a small onion, two cloves, a little
piece Of mace. a stick of celery cut up
q few sprays Of parsley and thin
slice Of bacon.
Cook an ounce and a half Of -four
with one ounce Of butter without let
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
Christmas flovvoro,

Flowers always make a lovely gift
and will keep fresh several days If the
following precautions are taken:
Dip the ends of the stems In melted
paraffln wax and carefully wrap the
flowers with sheets Of cotton. Line
the box with waxed paper, being care
full: to leave plenty to fold over the dow-
ors.
Place them In the box. cover over
with the paper. wrap with several
thicknesses of brown paper and they
are ready to express.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
CHRISTMAS POSTALS BURNED.

Dead Letter Office Destroyed $4,000
Last Year.
The dead letter Office in Washington
last year destroyed $4,000 picture
postcards. The majority of them car
ried Christmas greetings and were held
as unavailable because either the post
age was not prepaid or the cards bore
mica or tinsel ornaments and were
mailed in unsealed envelopes.
The transmission Of cards with mica
or tnsel decoration is forbidden by the
postal regulations because In the past
the eyes Of employees were injured By
handling them.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
FANCY DISHES.
Nodded Rice Or Gelatin May b Hand.
comely Decorated.

comedy Decorated. - ~,. -
The side dishes for the Christmas
banquet should be made as attractive
as possible. Fruit and nuts may be
served III gelatin Chicken salad may
60 to the table in rice mold or
sweets may be used in the same form
The mold chosen for the rice should be
one of those with hollow center. in
which the salad or dessert may be
placed Parsley or bits of holly can be
laid along the outside of the dish. and.
in the case Of gelatin desserts, they
may be adorned with candied or mar
aschino cherries.
A delicious fruit cream is thus
made: Take two tablespoonful Of
granulated gelatin in pan and cover
it with a cupful Of cold milk. Soak
for an hour and then place it over a
saucepan Of boiling water that it may
dissolve slowly.
Whip half a pint of thick cream,
sweeten it to taste and favor with a
teaspoonful Of vanilla and a cupful Of
chopped dates. Strain the gelatin slow
~ through muslin into the cream
(which must be evenly stirred mean
while), place in a wet mold and when
set turn out and garnish with split
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
The Christ1nao Present.

The Christmas prooont.
4 plague on him who oouI1y duh0
Tho custom overdono,
For every Christmas 911e contains
All presents rolled In o0A
II takes the faith in things unseen
Most wonderful to think,
In reindeer journeys over roofs
While stars look down to wink.
It takes the hope which ever Syringe
In high and lowly found.
The optimism and the trust
That make the world 90 rouDa
And. last, it calls for charity
Tho present to enhance.
But II from giver or givee
Depends on circumstance
Wilson In, New York eunr
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
AMUSING TOKENS.

Character Brooms For the College Boy
or Girl.
II in doubt what to give to the COL
lege boy or girl you will amuse and
please by dressing q whisk broom In
any of the quaint styles suggested
here.
Separate covers may be made for the
whisk brooms. or these decorations may
be applied directly to the handles.
One whisk is dressed to represent a
plantation nanny. A colored dolls
head is glued to the handle or to some
foundation that will slip over the han
die. Then a dress Of gayly Powered
fabric is made. the waist being filled
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
DESSERT AND SALAD IN HOLDS.

glace cherries. Garn1sh with sprigs OF
holly or pine.
A handsome fruit mold may be
made as follows:
Prepare gelatin in the usual way.
When slightly cooled pour it over Nal
aga grapes and halves" Of English wal
nuts in the bottom Of china or crys.
tai bowl.
The grapes should be halved and the
seeds removed. and If the gelatin is not
tart flavor orange or lemon Juice
should he added.
Stir slightly to distribute the fruit,
stand in cold place to chill thorough.
~ and serve with sweetened whipped
cream Garnish with sprigs Of holly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
THOUGHT IN GIVING.

Do not spend more than you can af-
ford on Christmas tokens Nothing
justif1es it. Friends who know your
circumstances will worry If they do
not criticise you for false pride or
love- OF display. If you put thought
MES.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-12-13
FESTAL FARE.
WINTER FRUITS.

Artistic Arrangement Of These Makes
Attractive Table Decorations.
Fruit makes a charming decoration
for the center Of the Christmas table.
Grapes, apples, winter pears. oranges,
bananas and pineapples may be used
for this purpose. The fancy baskets
Of braid or wicker can be filed with
the fruits and make not only attrac-
dive but useful centerpices.
The once despised epergne Of fruit
~ come back to take it, place ~ Z
conter dish, and even tho cruet stand
10 receiving some approval. Combine
don fruit and flower dishes Of cut crys-