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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
Hunchback Who Had Learned
All That Sermon on Mount
Had to Teach.
LIVED LIKE A HERMIT
Crippled George Kramer Of New York
a Voluntary Exile for II Years That
Fellow Man Might Benefit-CaIIed
1t Duty.

New York.-George Kramer was
'ound dead the other day in dark
room at 317 Furman street, Brooklyn.
He was mute hero of the white
DEATH"
Kramer, handicapped in life by a
twisted. puny body, was tailor In
past years. He worked at his trade,
doubled up on a bench in dimly light
ed left, until II years ago two red
spots grew on his cheeks and his de-
formed spine began to be racked with
4 merciless cough. For time the lit
tie tailor kept stout heart and toll
ed at his bench, but meanwhile read
in the books of the white death" and
be became convinced of his duty.
Il will stop work. he told his en-
ployer, 'and | will shut myself up. 1t
Is dangerous for others that | should
be abroad; that they should work at
the same bench with me. Goodby"
So George Kramer, the hunchback
who had learned all that the Sermon
on the Mount had to teach, went to
live alone-that others might not be
infected with the virue OF the white
death. He had saved some money,
He carefully computed how long, with
infinite care, that money might pro-
vide the bare necessities of life, and he
set the order of his life by the hard
tally of dollars and cents.
He had one room on the second
floor of the Furman street house. To
that room he kept by day, never show.
Ing himself to the other tenants in
the house. Most Of the people there
only knew that the coughing man
lived in that little room, whose blinds
were always closed
But at night-late at night, when nc
one was on the street but the police
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16

the opening up Of this rich field Of az
riculture. and 1t 10 a high class Of ag-
riculture. carried on by the use OF
brains. and. where energy has not
been endowed, 1t has become in that
splendid air case OF inoculated en-
ergy.
The rapid advancement of railways
makes the situation easy. Today one
may be located thirty miles from one
Of the many branches of the different
systems. A year from now. the whis-
tie of the locomotive and the l0ng
train Of cars may pass the farm, the
elevator is but a short drive from the
home, a splendid market is established.
and all the advantages Of an old set
tied community are at hand
The prospects this year from an ag-
ricultural standpoint are exceedingly
bright, and. relieved of untoward con-
ditions, the farmer is already counting
his bank roll. planning for more ex-
tensive operations for next year, and
figuring on paying out for his farm.
He is calculating what the increased
value Of his holdings, as a result Of a
successful crop, will add to his assets.
Already some fields of wheat have been
harvested, barley has been cut. and
the yield is above his expectation. In
fact, the feeling at the time Of writing
Is that never in the history Of any
country on the continent has there
been such prospect Of large aver
lage crop, all over the three central
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
Canada Has Sufficient
Coal for 5000 Years
1t Has Enough Agricultural Land for the Set
tling of Millions.

A report dealing with the coal re-
sources OF Canada has been issued by
the Dominion Department of Mines
The estimates given are only based on
what Is known. In the western and
northern regions, which have been
little explored, there may be vast de-
posits of which nothing whatever is
known at present. The officials OF the
department estimate that Of btu
mnous coal there is in Canada 1914
billion tons; OF anthracite 461 mil
lion tons; sub-bituminous and Ignite
over 100 billion tons. The quantity
of coal now annually mined in Canada
is about IL million tons. With an es-
timated quantity Of unmixed good coal,
OF "A billion tons. 1t would require
e.l66 years to exhaust the supply. II
the inferior grades were included, sup
ply would last for 14,575 years. OF
course the coal demands of Canada
will keep on increasing, but 1t will be
a good many years before the quantity
of Canadian coal mined will equal
present output OF the United States
mines. Their annual output Is about
500,000,000 tons. At that rate it
would take only 145 years to exhaust
the estimated Canadian supply Of
good coal, and about $50 years to get
to the end of the total supply. And
with the increasing population, made
up of about four hundred thousand per-
sons year (and 1t looks now as If this
numhpr would he reached this ypar)
one hundred and seventy-five thousand
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
Hard Times Entertainment.

A jolly party may be given with a
little preparation called hard times
party" Everyone comes robed in the
worst clothes he can find. A prize
should be given to the most appropri-
ately dressed persons. making sure
that no prize is given to any one
wearing collars or cuffs. shoes that
match. jewelry or gloves. The room
should be furnished with rag rugs,
small boxes for chairs and large
boxes or barrels for tables. For light,
candles stuck into empty bottles
should be provided A supper Of pork
and beans, cider, doughnuts, rye
bread and cheese sandwiches would
be very appropriate.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16

ond stitch OF the previous row and
make chain, leave loop on the hook
(there will now be %, draw a loop
through the front top thread Of the
next stitch: make a chain and repeat
through each of the other stitches to
end Of row. keeping all the loops on
the hooks; to work them off draw the
wool through one stitch first, then
wool over and draw through two at
a time to end Of row, turn with one
chain.
Row 3.-A double crochet under the
front top thread Of the stitch lying be
tween the first and second upright
stitches Of previous row; =, double
crochet under the front top thread be-
tween the next two uprights and re-
peat from to end of row, working
also double crochet through the very
end stitch. taking up two threads of
It; turn and repeat from Row for
length Of scarf desired. then turn and
work three chain into every alternate
stitch Of last row; ., turn. three chain
into the middle stitch Of each chain
loop Of previous row; repeat from =
twice more; fasten off.
Work 4 rows Of loops on other end
Of scarf to match.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
Uniforms and Diplomacy.

The gaZettes have announced that
the emperor Of Germany has deigned
to name Mon. de Kiderlen- Waechter
major of the Seventy-first Thuringian
infantry. To please his august master.
the minister sometimes wears his uni
form. but in 1t he gives no illusion of
elegance. The other day, to console
himself. he said: Il believe my col
league. M. Poincare (the French am
bassador) would appear more ridicu-
lous than / do If he were Obliged to
dress as an artillerist."
Prince Won Buelow. who is colonel of
hussars. rode in the grand review at
the head of his regiment Some years
ago. at Strasburg. the emperor remark
ed some squadrons that were moving
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
Awful.

A West End woman called the atten-
ton of her husband to a little baby
which was trying to sleep on the porch
Of it's home on the opposite side of
the street.
It's lying on the bare boards. isn't
it," he observed
yes, they haven't even placed a
rug for the little chap to rest his head
on"
The husband took another look.
"And what do you think of that?"
he calculated. They haven't even
painted the boards" - Youngstown
(O) Telegram.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
RobespIerre Collar.

Notifications Of the Robespierre coll
lar are appearing on all sides. In
stead of the simple straight collar.
from each end of which extends half
of the 1abot, there is double collar.
The collar proper extends around to
the sides Of the neck, and from under
the ends two lapels issue. The two
sides of the jabot are broader than
usual and reach to the waistline.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
His occupatlon Gone.

Hungry HERBERT would work.
ma am. but there Is little doing in my
profession at present.
The Housewife-What is your pro
fession?
Hungry Herbert-Tak'ng care OF the
galloping horse effects In theater.
The automobile plays have Just about
ruined my business
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
Believes In Bible.

Atlanta, Ga.-Governor Brown quot
ed from the Bible. Whose killeth any
person, the murderer shall be pu. to
DEATH" to justify his refusal to com
mute sentence of death passed or
murderers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16

In zigzags across the field In a man
ner scarcely correct. They were the
hussars of M. Won Buelow. "Ach."
cried William H.. init Buelow INNER
die krumme wege der diplomatie!"
(Oh. with Buelow. 1t is always the
crooked ways of diplomacy LIE Cr1
de Paris.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
WHERE DOCTORS
FAILED TO HELP
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Restored
Mrs. Green's Health
Her Own Statement.
Covington, Mo-" -"Your medicine hax
done me more good than all the doc

tors medicines. At
everymonthly period
/ had to stay in bed
four days because Of
hemorrhages, an d
my back was so weak
I could hardly walk.
I have been taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e table Com
pound and now | can
stay up and do my
work. / think it is
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16
Novel Scraper.

A crumb tray and scraper in one, the
tray part deep tilted groove at the
back next the handle into which the
crumbs are turned and kept unit. the
table Is finished, IL one Of the new in
ventions which . young housewife
would prize.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-16

The latest summer creation, special
ly built for the Newport society wom-
en-, is in the shape of a quaint little
bonnet to be worn at afternoon teas
and garden parties. The hat Is an
excuse simply for keeping the hair
tidy. The one in the picture Is of a
lace crown, white plumes and con-
trasting velvet ribbon in the Ameri.
can beauty shade.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
NOPAR1YLEADERS
TO BE OVERLOOKED
President-Elect Wilson Will See
Them All on His
Return.
EARLY SESSION DESIRED
Underwood Will Urge That Con-
gress Meet Not Later Than
March IS.
EARLY SESSION DESIRED

washington. December 1.-On the
return Of President-Eiect Woodrow
Wilson to his native country, Demo
Gratis who are to be forcefui in shap-
ing tariff legislation at the extraordi-
nary session of Congress which Gov
ernor Wilson has announced he is to
call not later than April Is are to
urge the President to convene
this extraordinary session on March
Is. The Democrat who is at the head
of this movement TO urge the President
to call the extraordinary session for
March Is Is Representative oscar ".
Underwood. chairman OF the Ways 81 nd
Means Committee. Supporting Mr.
Underwood are many other Congress
men.
with Governor Wilson's safe return
to the executive chair at Trenton. he
is TO begin his conferences with lead
ing Democrats of the country. Not
only is he to confer with William J.
Bryan. but no leading Democrat is to
be overlooked. This statement was
made Immediately after the arrival OF
" illiam r. McCombs. chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee. who
is in town to attend the Gridircn Club
dinner Mr.. NcCombs had nothing 10
say personally on the question. but II
is quite we'll known that Representa-
tive Underwood Is to be one OF VIII
sons visitors. On taat visit NJ Tn
derwood. 10 is stated. is To suggest to
Presi5ent-Elect Wilson that the quick
er the extraordinary session Is called
the better IT will be for the business
interests OF the country. and the quick
h.. red
BY Mr.. Cnderwood's committee and &C.
cepfed OF amendcl by TIE Rouse and
the senate will BE ready Tor Prcsi-
dent Wilson's signature
Mr. Underwood said to-day. y BE-
iievc firmly with q number Or my
Democratic colleagues that u would
be advisable FOR President Wilson 70
call the extraordinary session as quick
y after March 80 possible nav"
no hesitation in suggesting the cate
10 he March Is In ny daily mall are
many letters. principally from textiie
manufacturers. requesting that ] give
them the best information az nay COM
maud as TO the new schedules for their
goods. or course I can give them no
Information. They write That they
are slowing down IN business ana
hesitate 10 20 ahead because % the ur-
certainty Of the schedules u be sdopt-
ed in the tariff biii affecting their
goods
Il reci inst with aomcthine Ike
ur4rfr4urs action the ueo tari0 bil
could p. adopted and SIGNED b. the
President. certainly not later thsn
JrIv ueNt The main features % the
new bin without the slightest doubt
will b. almost similar. n not Identical
with the bill which We passed last
session. and which the President We
toed.~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
PR0GRESSIvES TO CONFER
Dixon Expects LARGE Attendance at
Chicago Gathering.
Ispeeiai % TIC Times Dispateh-l

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
Washington. Dec mber senator
Joseph NJ Dixon. chairman Of the Ma
tionai Committee Of the Progressive
party. who will leave here tomorrow
noon with National secretary O. X
Davis for the Chicago conference OF
Progressive leaders. said tonight that
the committee to be chosen TO draft
program Of national legiSlations
probably would he made up OF persons
outside Congress.
The executive committee viii meet
at the La sale az 10 o'clock on Mon
day he said. and the national COM
mittec will meet in open conference
Tuesday morning. To this conference
have been invited many OF the state
leaders. I shall call the meeting TO
order. speaking only briefly. and
Colonel Roosevelt viii celiver ar ad-
dress that day. senator Bovcridge
will sneak wednesday and Jane Nd
dams and other leaders viii also be
heard
tuesday afternoon and wednesday
will be given TO general discussion OF
ways and means q carrying on the
work Of the Progressive party IN the
nation during the next fOrr years. tn.
national committee viii 20 into eNecu-
tie session "wednesday niEai. this ses-
sion 90 last probably into Thu ssay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
earring" FOR THE HELPLESS
Turks Ship Women and Children Away
Like So Many Cattle.

Especial Cable 20 The Times Dispatch.)
Constantinople. December 7-Tur-
keys method OF caring for the thou
sands OF refugees. who were compelled
TO leave their homes By the continued
advances Of the Balkan allies, was
thoroughly Characteristic Of the Otto
man. The women and children were
shipped wholesale to Asia Minor and
then left TO shift for themselves.
1t was quite simple. explained an
officer OF the Anatolian Railway to-
day. AT various points after psSsing
Isrnfd. the last station on the sea OF
Narunora. we would disconaect two
cars from the train and leave the local
inhabitants to make the best arrange
ments for them they could
ire great majority OF the refugees
rcre nennflcss. and had only such
household goods and clothing as they
could carry in packs on their shoul-
dcre
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
FOOT CAUGHT IN FROG
Victim Compelled 20 Wait Untii Trsn
PASSES over IT,

Especial 70 The Tin1es- Dis patcl-I .
Paterson. " J. December .-Esls
foot caught IN the frog OF switch on
ire PIE Railroad. Jesse wilde. ma
.hs,f~- Of lfidvaie unable to release
himself. had TO wait until a freight
train had passed over u
Leaning away from the tracks. ne
saved his life. but he was 80 badly
injured by the train that physicl@ns
later found Il necessary TO amputete
his right leg above the knee. also his
left foot
wilde was hurryinz home. and took
a short cut across the raiiroat tie
saw the train coming. but thought De
had ample time 90 get across. His
right foot got wcdzcd IN the frog over
which he tried 20 jump. He vavcj
his hand. but thc engineer did not
see him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Washington. December Frank NJ
Randolph, of K8wick. Va. great
great grandson of Thomas Jefferson,
to-day wrote Congressman Levy a
strong letter protesting against the
methods of Mrs Martin Littleton In
toying to secure control of Month
cello" the home of Jefferson.
In expressing his wish that Mr.. Levy
may maintain control of Monticello.
Mr.. Randolph said:
1T am sorry 10 be- so dIlatory in ex-
pressing to you my sympathy and my
adherence of the unjust fight Mrs
Littleton IL waging to seize your home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
TIME IS NOT RIPE
TOATTEMPT CURE
c.. O. P, Sick Unto Death, Must
Wait at Least Year
for Aid.
ITS CONDITION DISCUSSED
Governors OF Dozen States Hope
in Future 1t May Be
Revivihed.
ITS CONDITION DISCUSSED

Washington. December Republic
can Governors from dozen States and
party leaders in Congress with whom
they informally conferred to-day have
agreed that no definite steps toward
reorganization of the Republican party
are practicable within year. OpQosi-
ton from Progressive Republicans.
whom il was desired 10 bring into the
movement. and apathy on the part OF
the men who have been Identified Win
the party's greatest activity nave
helped to convince the leaders In ne
reorganization movement that 10 con-
certed plans should be undertaken
until late next year.
\ conference planned by Governors
HaGley. Of Missouri. and Toner. Of
PENNSYLVANIA. and presided over ny
Governor Colds borough. % Maryland.
brought together here to-day kepubii-
can executives from states covering
tn. entire area where the Progressive
Republican aEhf was most severe dur
ing th. recent campaign. The confer
snce was called for an exchange OF
views and nothing further was at
tempted by those back 7f the move
ment. As the result Of the conference
IL beam. apparent that sny general
plan Of reorganization viii embrace
a reduction Of representation from
Southern states and an adoption Of pri-
mary system FOR selecting delegates
70 the national convention
Gets Little support.
Prior To- the conference % Cox e.
rors. Governor Hadiey. 81 Missouri.
had canvassed the Republican eud Pro-
rr.ssiv. forces o. the senate 80 a.cer-
tain the feeling toward proposed ac-
ton o. strengthen the party II is
understood Progressive Senators who
SisI maintain their alliance with the
Republican party gave iistic support q"
IT, proposal Tor reorrsuizst-on atE
that many -reguilr- Republicans de-
cIarcd empha;icaiiy that they u.iicvcd
- too early 70 attempt any concerted
cf ,rt toward party rehabilitation.
Those present a. TIE conference
we're. Governors Hsdley. Tener and
Goidsborough. E.scrhardt o.. Mime
rcta. Carroll. % Iowa Pcna.wiii. -
Delaware. Oddte % Nevada. Nesscy.
% south Dakota. Spry. os UtaA slass-
cock. 81 West Virginia. NcGovcrn. ~
Wisconsin. Carey. % Wyominz. AMI
Governcr-efect Hanna. % Sorth pa-
kota
70 formal statement was issued by
tho conference. and ITS participants
declared no action had been taken 90
&C. rartv convention mex; year. or
Continued On second raee1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
HE ENTERTAINS
WITH LUNCHEON
Land Credit Systems Are Dis
cussed, With President as Chief
Speaker, and Committee of
Governors Is Appointed to
Investigate and Report
at Next Meeting.
Guilty Of Many Things,
but He's Not Gov. Blease

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.I
Washington. December stand
ing In the lobby of the New VIII
lard to-day, senator Fall, of New
Mexico, who wears n broad black
vombrero and a huge mustache. was
approached by a brand-new news
paper reporter, who. taking OF his
hat and smiling, said;
81 believe I am addressing Gov
erpor Blease, am i nOt!'
NO, by Cd" Numbered the New
Mexican. "I'ye had to plead guilty
TO nearly everything, but not that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08

EIafrs- sarIf1riurn. ipcstrd ~ - MAJ 81
- Irs.rh 40. has Cub ishrd a book show
inr fhe deadly eject % ire Tobacco habit
and fou 90 can b. stopped IN three - I've
favs - thst are Distributing this book
free am one wanting copy shoalt send
treir nanne ard a1lxs.s e srce--k5~trtise-
mat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
Has No Apology 90 Make.

w~shirgton. December 7.-GovernoF
Cole I. please. Of south Carolins.
whose remarks created stormy scenes
at the Richmond conference. was
among the FIRST Governors 70 arrive
to-day for a conference with President
Taft. lie took apartments az down
town hotel and spent part q the day
tcortiaacd on second Tagey
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08

prrITuoND TO HfHWTNgffAN Va soufr-
81, ..aiiuav Departure y ". Daily. with
through electric lighted drawing room sleep
Ing car. Arrive atlanta Ie1 4. n. BIZ
mirctam y. ~ Oficc. ~ s Main ST
Advertisement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08

IA Soafhrrn Railway Route 81 rhs "f3ir-
ruirabarn Special Departure from Rich
rrond Y. NJ. Daily. with electric-ii ghtcd
sfeplux car. Aiso 1o.G A N and Ms y.
N 70 All TIE south Information 81 ~ s.
Main sI--Adusrtisenent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08

am sure that all my family, 10 whom
you have always been so courteous
and kind in Offering the hospitality or
Monticello feel the same way. we
all feel that ii is a traveSty on JUS
tice, a direct infringement on Ameri-
can liberty and directly opposed to the
princi pies and sentiments of the great
builder OF Monticello
The care and preservation you
have bestowed on this dear old place
shows your faithful and sentimental
appreciation OF your charge.
You have always evinced desire
| and Interest to caro- fer Jefferson
| tomb"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08
srrDz~rs-rssr NOTICE

Rs md Quickcst service o. Yo4f Frr1rs
10. H1Ii4ays Leaves kicrmoul p y
rsfv ia southern Railway. wifl tnrcszh
siespine car for atlanta and birrinqtarr.
ard direct cornsc ,iors beyond. Also tsc
oshe~ Limited Trans eaiiv ca o. wris
~ r. Main - Tei~phone Msf'soa II
A. ceriisemrnl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08

Be- s<rsfce a. California. standard or
tourist. Latter personally conducted without
change daily. except sunday. Berth -
vash'n-Snnset Route. 30 r. Main.-Ads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-08

Frs.r from the Battlefield On hi-
r,r.e Correspondent wattcrsor -
- tr.f - te I~fl fne SID. tac
i..,.oe~a-s % itt Housc were tryiu<
4. .--arrs .hs farir sched1ies. ~ant
a.. errraze ~ssS friahff1t Tnrcusn
a.. classes saul discerned the general
"a ~. Rau N0ose. dashinG to~e~1
me sarx~ eensrai seated - th- put-
dag green. followed ~ the tensee
Ssoafiuaed on ss~sn,s PsssS
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1912-03-06
Distribution of Creeds

In 20 states majority of the church
members belong to Protestant bodies, in
16 states to the Roman Catholics and in
state, Utah to the Latter Day Saints or
Mormons.
In Georgia $40 per cent of all church
members belong to Baptist bodies. In
Mississippi 56.5 are Baptists; in Alabama
$40; in Virginia 52:4 and in South Caro-
lima 513.
The highest percentage shown for
Methodist bodies is for Delaware 45.5;
for Lutheran bodies, North Dakota 1871;
for Presbyterian bodies Tennessee ia;
for the Disciples Kentucky 1859; for the
Protestant Episcopal Church the Dis
trict of Columbia 10; for the Congrega-
tionalist Vermont Is.
In connection with the comparative
statistics of Protestant and Roman
Catholic bodies it should be understood
that very many of the constant attendants
of Protestant churches not having regu-
larry affiliated are not regarded as men,
bers, while the Roman Catholic strength
is estimated bv the number of baptized
which includes infants and the actual
communicates all over the age of seven.-
Christian Herald Almanac.