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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
ODDITIES IN THE NEWS

Twelve thousand dollars was LETT
unguarded an hour in the business
district of Chicago when an irate po-
liceman arrested a Wells-Fargo ex-
press wagon driver. The wagon had
struck the policeman.
I. + +
Miss Bertha Bender OF St. Louis
must learn the German language thor
oughly and be able to recite "Befeli
define Wege' and "Glocke" before she
receives legacy Of $500 from her
great aunt's estate.
+ + +
Members of the clerical force OF the
Michelin tire factory at New Bruins
wick. N. j.. dropped cent In the poor
box every time they used a swear word
in 1912. The box contains $4.9S.
+ + +
Detective Clifton X. Woodbridge OF
Chicago, known as the Nemesis of
criminals" was robbed Of S25 while
riding In street car Several police
men have been robbed recently.
+ + +
Despondent because her parents had
stinted themselves to get her q Christ
mas tree, Esther Perler Of New York
city, an invalid. swallowed poison. She
may die.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27

traversed by President Taft, which
was guarded by line of police from
the station to the National theater.
while President Taft was at a
dance an explosion occurred at De
Lesseps Plaza in front of the Hotel
Tfvoli and blew up the news stand at
the hotel" says the dispatch to the
legation.
"The cause of the explosion is be-
Heyed to have been jealousy and re-
venge between two Spanish rivals In
business"
Minister Valdez says the minister
of foreign affairs reported the matter
to President Taft, who was convinced
that the explosion had been In no way
connected with his presence in the
city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
SUFFRACETTES PLAN
MUCH LONGER hike
viii March to Washington for
Wilson Inauguration.

Hudson, N. Y, Dec. 27.-The suf-
fragette army" now marching from
New York to Albany, will march from
New York to Washington next. The
trip will be started early in February,
In time to reach the national capital
at the inauguration of President Will
son. General" Rosalie Jones, leading
the band of suffragettes here, SO an
nounced.
The start will be made from the
Battery and the marchers will carry
message from the National Associa-
ton of Suffragettes to President vii.
son urging him to enroll in the cause
and to support it in his message to
congress.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
Civil War Correspondent Dead.

New York, Dec. 27.-William K.
stiner, a newspaper man who during
the Civil war reported such memorable
events as the battle between the Moni-
tor and Merrimac and the inaugura-
ton OF Jefferson Davis as president OF
the Confederate states, is dead at his
home on Long Island. He ives seventy
eight years old. During the war he
was attached to the Army Of the Po-
tomac and reported many engage
ments under Generals Mcclellan,
Grant, Meade and Dix.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
Explosion at Panama Ex=
planned by Officials.
NEWS STAND BLOWN UP
Use OF Dynamite Due to Business
Rivalry Between Two Spanish Mer-
chants-President Convinced That
No Harm Was Intended.

Washington, Dec. 27.-An explosion
In the park opposite the Tivoli hotel.
which occurred while President Taft
was attending dance given in his
honor at the National theater at Pan
ANA, is reported in dispatches to the
Panama legation here to have been
the outgrowth of business rivalry be.
tween two merchants in the vicinity.
The dispatches state that the ex.
plosion occurred outside the district
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
ANKLE DEEP IN SLUSHY SNOW
SuHragette Army" Continues Its
March on Albany

Hudson, N. Y. Dec. 27.-Ankle deep
In slushy snow, the suffragette army
pressed onward with but thirty-two
miles remaining of their journey from
New York to Albany, where on Jan.
/ they will deliver a message to Gov
ernor Sulzer.
The marchers decided to walk but
five miles to Stockport The rest of
the journey will be divided into equal
Iy short marches.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
PERUVIAN PREMIER QUITS
Or. MaIpartida Resigns Following
Senate's Vote of Censure.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 28.-Dr. Elias NAL
partida resigned as prime minister and
minister of home affairs following a
vote of censure passed by the senate.
General Enrique verela, minister OF
war and marine, has been appointed
prime minister and Senator Abel
Monies succeeds DR.. Malpartida as
minister Of home affairs.
The government has retired all its
pending projects, including the pro-
posed foreign loan of $2s,50O. 900, and
the extraordinary session Of congress
has been adjourned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
PEACE ENJOYS ENTERTAINED
Guests at Holiday Functions of vari.
Gus Kinds

London, Dec. 27.-The Turkish and
Balkan peace delegates, who remained
here over Christmas, were guests at
holiday functions of various sorts and
war talk was taboo, but there was
In diplomatic circles much specula-
tion as to the counter proposals which
the Turkish plenipotentiaries will
make.
The Turkish ministry at CONSTANT.
nople has agreed upon counter
proposition to be put up to the allies
in the peace conference and dis
patched it to London.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27

auguration of President Elect Wilson.
There probably will be the greatest
outpouring Of people that has ever
marked the Inauguration of any presi-
dent, but according to Chairman Will
lam G. Eustis OF the committee there
will be no ostentation. He contends
that true democracy demands that
there be no display.
The $150,000 fund for the inaugural
affair undoubtedly will be oversub-
scribed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
COSTLY REPAIRS NEEDED
Golfers Leondas and Hannibal to Be.
come Survey Ships.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Among the
big items of ship repair work to be
done at the navy yards next year are
extensive alterations in the battle
ships North Dakota and Minnesota,
each of which is to be overhauled at
cost of S250,000.
The big colliers Leonidas and Han
nibal are to be turned into survey
ships at an expense OF 100000 for
the former and $4,000 for the latter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
PRESIDENT STARTS FOR HOME
Completes Inspection Of Work on the
Canal.

Colon, Dec. 27-President Taft.
after completing his farewell inspec-
tion of the canal as chief executive of
the United States, started for home on
the battleship Arkansas.
With the president besides the par
ty coming with him to Panama were
Colonel G. w. Goethals, chief engineers
OF the canal, and Major General Thorn
as II. Barry. who is likely to become
chief of staff OF the United States
army.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
CHOLERA SPREADING IN ARMY
Gar Ferdinand Admonishes Troops
to Obey Sanitary Rules.

Sofia, Dec. 27.-Chclera is spread
ing alarmingly among the Bulgarian
troops on the Tchatalja lines, accord
ing to advices received here.
Gar Ferdinand has issued an order
to the soldiers admonishing them
strictly to obey the sanitary regula-
tions of the army.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
Has Diamond Cut From Arm.

San Bernardino, CAL. Dec. 27.-A
man who gave his name as Hitchcock
had diamond weighing a carat and
half cut out OF the flesh Of his arm.
He declared that the gem had been
sewed In his fesh in South Africa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
NUMEROUS THEFTS or AUTO.
New York Police Said to Be Power
less to Stop II.

New York, Dec. 27.-With the polioe
said to be almost powerless to stop
1t, automobile theft has become SO
general In New York that the total
value OF automobile property stolen
In the city during the past five years
Is more than sl000,000 Less than
one-half of the number of cars stolen
have been recovered and the situa-
ton is said to be growing so acute
that automobile insurance companies
have leagued together to hire private
detectives to run down the robbers.
By actual count 110 cars have been
stolen during the past year. Numer-
Gus arrests have been made, but very
few convictions have been secured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27

The presi1ept announced that h
would net decide definitely until h
was back In Washington as to the al
pointment Of Colonel cccjaals as ciyi
governor OF the canal zone.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27
WILSON TO GO IN QUIETLY
But Large Crowd is Expected to Wit.
ness Ceremony.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Jeffersonian
simplicity ia- e mark the coming in.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27

Sydney, Australia, Dec. 27.-Sam
Langford knocked out Sam McVey In
the thirteenth round Of a prize fight
here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-27

Believed Turkey Will Offer salonik to
the Bulsarians in Lieu of the North.
ern City and That the Allies Will
Accept the Proposal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
THE RACE Is NOW ON; THE
AWARD IS A $3.50 C0N0VER
BABY GRAND PIANO

In the selection OF his latest special
award in connection with The Herald's
merchants and manufacturers SIS 200
contest, The Advocate has broken even
his own high record Of liberality and
enterprise.
He has purchased a 500 Conover Baby
Grand Piano from Percy Foster. the
piano merchant, 1880 G Street North
west, and win give II to the person cast
ing the most votes in The Herald con-
test between the dates of December 2s.
1872, and January Is, 1918. Any one may
compete for this magnificent plano.
This special contest within a contest is
not limited to contestants, but the votes
must be cast for some contestant.
All votes must be turned in not later
than 8 p. m. on January Is. in order TO
be counted for the extra award.
The Conover Baby Grand is one OF the
worlds finest small pianos, and Is known
wherever music lovers are found. Visit
The Advocates headquarters, IA Thir-
teenth Street Northwest, where II is on
exhibition. An enthusiastic response Is
bound to follow such a remarkable an
nouncement Ask for votes everywhere,
on every purchase, every time. and re-
member that you need not be a contest
ant to compete for this special award
and that your votes may be cast for any
candidate you prefer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
BILLY" RICHARDSON,
NEWSPAPER MAN, DIES
Sueeumbs After Long Illness at Home
in Drummond, Md.-conseious
Until the End.

William w. Richardson, one Of the
most prominent newspaper men OF WASH
ington, died at his home in Drummond.
Nd. yesterday morning after an illness
Of several months. Rallying slightly from
an operation performed two months ago
for clrrhosis Of the liver. II was thought
that Mr.. Richardson had a fair chance
Of recovery. Hope was not abandoned
until about ten days ago when there was
sudden change for the worse
Conscious until the end, there were
present at his bedside at the time Of his
death his wife, Mrs. Lulu, his son, W.
W. Richardson, jr., Mrs Little Richard
son. Miss Lillian Clabaugh, and Simon
W. Richardson.
Mr.. Richardson as born in Atlanta
Ga, forty-six years ago. and received his
nrst newspaper experience as a reporter
on the Atlanta Constitution. In 1895 he
came to Washington and served in vari-
Gus capacities on local papers, until 1907,
when he was made news editor Of the
Evening Star.
He was active in fraternal and civic
circles He was a member Of the Bethes-
da Lodge Maryland), r. A A. NJ. He
was president Of Dickens Fellowship in
this city. member OF the English Dick
ems Fellowship. and a member Of the
Drummond Citizens Association and del
egate from that orga niZation to the Fed
Grafton Of Citizens Associations.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence In DrummOnd, Thursday after
noon, at . o'clock. II is probable that
the pallbearers will be chosen from his
colleagues in the newspaper profession.
lnterment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
Lemon Butter,

A novel and most economical way to
make pretty tea-party was discovered
by a girl who is very clever with her
wits and her fingers. She first purchased
for 10 cents large oval picture frame
from a secondhand store, securing a very
good bit Of natural old woodwork.
Then with bottle of stain, some sand
paper and little varnish she polished
up the wood to look like new, then
screwed on two brass handles, one at each
end, afterwards cutting piece Of pretty
cretonne the same size as the glass, and
FASTING II smoothly where the picture
would ordinarily go.
Covering with the boards that belong
to the frame, tackled securely into place,
the entire back then being covered with
piece OF felt she found herself possessed
Of a most fetching tea-tray, which In the
shops would cost IS tn 81
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
Topics of Interest to Every Woman
EDITED BY JULIA CHANDLER MANI
THE MOST PRECIOUS OF
ALL YULETIDE GIFTS
Happiness Is Present that Princes and Folk
Nth Lots of Money Dream About but Do
Not AEVays Find. .,

just by a little more patience, a
little more sympathy. cheer and en-
couragement, don't you believe we would
be more generous, far more prodigal in
our gifts?
Some Of us work for weary. weary
hours on a gift that is supposed to repre-
sent a labor of sheer love, but sometimes
in the stitches we work in cross thoughts.
and maybe a whole string of discouraged
words. And who gets the spirit OF that
gift?
The truth is, in more than one home
where tiaras will go. the recipient would
exchange them gladly and freely If in
their place they might receive an assur-
ance of pure, unadulterated love and care
about the little things that often make
or mar the happiness of a home.
For happiness and good cheer are gifts
that princes and folk with lots and lots Of
wealth dream about and do not always
find.
And yet it is within the power Of most
OF folk right In their homes and among
those the closest of all to make this
Christmas and the others that will follow
the brighter, the merrier and far the hap
pier because OF gifts that have no value
in dollars and cents, yet are the richest,
the most acceptable Of all.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
The Gift of Tact.

"A discussion lately occurred at a
luncheon about tact, some of the women
declaring unhesitatingly that tactful
people were invariably deceitful."
This caused an outburst of protest
from those who disagreed with the
statement "A tactful woman is kind
and generous because she does not speak
of her friends faults to her face, be-
cause she does not wish to hurt her."
But" asked one OF the revilers Of tact
IF she talks unkindly about her friend
behind her back / call that deceitfuL"
so do l." was the answer, but IL a
woman Is truly tactful she will not
say ugly things either to her friend or
about her to others. The height of
tact Is to hurt no one and therefore she
who has the gift must necessarily have a
good sweet nature And so the talk
went on, those who were in favor Of
tact finally carrying the day and silenc-
ing, II not convincing, the opponents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
ROSE FUNERAL TO-DAY.
No Inquest Over Body of Street Car
Victim.

Funeral services for Henry L. Rose.
chief clerk in the Army Medical Museum,
who was run over by car OF the Chevy
Chase line in Connecticut Avenue. ex-
tended, near his home Saturday night.
will be held to-day at o'clock from his
former residence. 1858 Tilden Street North
west. Rev. Benjamin Clayton will off,
ciate Interment will be in Congressional
Cemetery.
Montgomery County officials yesterday
notified the Washington authorities that
no inquest over the body was deemed
necessary. as II appeared that the death
dent
He is survived by a wife and six
children. George, Leo B., and Frank Rose.
and Misses Maize, Helen, and LaeI Rose.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24

Fig Cream Ice-One coffee cupful OF
finely chopped dried figs. four ounces OF
granulated sugar, one dessertspoonfuI OF
granulated gelatin, two tablespoonfuIs OF
cornstarch. one quart OF milk. one pint
Of cream, three eggs and teaspoonful
Of vanilla Mix the cornstarch smoothly
with little milk. Heat the remaining
milk in double boiler; when scalding hot
add the cornstarch and stir one minute.
Have ready the sugar and eggs beaten
together, stir them with the milk and
cornstarch, add the gelatin previously
softened in a little cold water and stir
until dissolved. Remove from fire; when
cold add the cream and vanilla havoring.
then add the chopped fig and freeze as
ice cream. This will serve twelve or
fourteen persons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
Customs Receipts Increase.

Under the reformed customs admins
tration in Nicaragua the receipts for the
current year will show a great increase.
according TO advices TO the State Depart
ment yesterday. Collections for the first
eleven months amounted to 3I,0l0,00o
while for several years previously the
collections for twelve months have aver
aged not more than $500, 900.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24

Here is a fascinating frock designed
for the miss and small woman. It closes
at the left side of the front and the
skirt is cut in four cores. The garment
is simple. but in its simplicity lies it's
chief charm. II may be carried out in
cashmere. serge. challis or silk, with the
collar and gtrdle of satin or other con-
trasting fabric.
The pattern. No. eosI. is cut in sizes
Il, IS, and IS years Medium size will
require 35s yards of 36-inch material and
z of a yard Of 24-inch satin.
The pattern can be obtained by send
ing 10 cents to the pattern department of
The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
Ine1pen.ire De..ert..

in the Christmas pudding and minee
pies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
To Clean Piann Keus

The keys Of the paino that have be-
come discolored or soiled may be
cleansed by rubbing gently with a fan
mel rag dipped in lemon juice which has
been diluted with an equal part Of
water
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-24
For q Vegetarian.

For a Vegetarian.
No longer is Christmas a terror to the
vegetarian and the turkey a temptation.
This year the vegetarian can enjoy as
good Christmas dinner as his meat
eating brother. Here, for instance, is a
menu which one vegetarian association
suggests for the Christmas feast:
Soup.
Nut cream (thick)
F.. Normits Cclear)
Mock-hsh
Fried "soles' with parsley and butter and
lemon
Fried "plaice," with piquant sauce
Rota
Nut roast, with bread sauce and forcerneat
balls
Nut outlets. with horseradish sauce
Tomato farcie
Green corn fritters and fried onions
CaulIhowers Spinach Brussels sprouts
Clipped and mashed potatoes
Entree
Maraconi cheese
Sweets
Christmas pudding
Fruit trfhe Fruit salad and cream
Cheese Salad
Dessert
The ''soles' are made of semolina and
the ''plaice" Of salty. II - not difficult
to serve up the nut roast in the shape
of turkey, sticks of uncooked macaroni
taking the place Of the bones Of the gen.
uine bird Nuts arc used instead Of suet
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-02

The great hall ci fhc1iotel de Vile
OF Aries. France. designed ~ Man
sard. Is the wonder and admiration Of
every one who has seen e on account
OF the groined roof
To regard to this neishborins
GAZETTEER tells somewhat grim story.
King Louis XIV happened to be pass
ing through the city just at the time
Mansard was experimenting the com
plefion OF his creation The roof was
supported by powerful pillar. The
monarch admired the work and con-
graduated the architect on his design
AT that moment the architect was
passing through great domestic tribu.
lation He had a son under sentence
Of death. so he thought Il would be q
good opportunity to intercede on be,
MALI Of the lad
Mansard threw himself at the feet
of the king and said: "Your majesty
sees In the center that massive col
umn2 IF you win spare the life Of my
son will remove the unsightlS pillar
and the roof shall stand without sup
port" "Mansard." replied the king.
IL you accomplish that miracle will
papdon your son. but II you fail win
hang you with him"
The architect removed the pillar
without great difHculty and with the
result desired. The GAZETTEER is a
philosopher and he concludes his story
with the reflection that had not Man
sard's son been a scamp the hall at
Aires would be Just like any other
hall.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-02
cOronsr's Inquest over cOInu.

A short time ago $50 gold coins, dat
ing from the period OF the Roman 90
cupation Of Britain we're found in
bronze jar about ons foot below the
surface Of the ground three miles
from Hexham, England. on the site
Of the ancient Roman city OF Corstop-
itum.
A couoner'S Inquest has heea held
70 determine their ownership. The
jury, however, was unable to asroo a.
to whether the coins were treAsura
trove or not the contention Of the
owner Of the land being that ne coins
had been left on az anoienf hfghway
ana abandoned during a raid By the
caiedoniann against the Romans. TAa
cororSr therefore agreed 70 keep ~
coins for a week to See II SONS az
ransemeht could b. made VITA ~
treasury sa TO their disposal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-02
CAUSE OF CANCER IN CHINA
Eating Of Steaming Hot Food Respon-
sible for Prevalence Of Disease
Among Men.

IN China, when a native family sits
down to dine, the men of the house
hold and the male guests, if there be
any, are served first. Their food
comes to them steaming hot. The
women must wait until later to be
served, and by that time the food has
grown cooler. The men commence to
eat Immediately the dishes Of steam
ing hot food are set before them.
Rice, COW peas and other things are
bolted hot. The women have to be
satisfied with only lukewarm dishes.
So much for etiquette. Now for the
consequences. In China cancer Of the
oesophagus, or throat, is common
among men. Among Chinese women
the disease is very rare; practically
unknown.
All of this, and more, was reported
by DR.. E. D. Bashford at the recent
annual meeting Of the Imperial Can
Ger Research Fund held in London. He
said, in referring to the alarming In
roads made by cancer among China
men, that the frequency Of the disease
would be diminished If such practices
as the eating of very hot rice were
discontinued. The rice the women
eat is cool and non-irritating, and
they rarely contract cancer.