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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

Wakefield to Ellen Turner on March
8, 1926, of which the certificate has
been lost. Miss Turner was an heiress,
only sixteen years Of age, and Wake
field decoyed her from school by
means of forged letter, and induced
her TO marry him by pretending that
her compliance was necessary to save
her father from ruin He was subse-
quently tried for abduction and sen
fenced to three years Imprisonment,
the marriage being annulled by spe-
cial act Of parliament.
On May z, 1886, Prince Carlo Ferdi-
nando Borbone, younger brother of
the notorious King Ferdinand H., Of
the Two Sicilies, was married at Gret-
ma hall to Penelope Caroline Smyth
Of Waterford, ireland. Among the
most interesting Of the other mar
riages, the certificates of which are
present, is that Of Capt. Charles Parke
Ibbetson to Lady Adela Corisande
Maud Villiers, daughter of the earl OF
Jersey, on November 6, 1S45.
In making a runaway match Lady
Adela was following the example OF
her grandmother, Miss Sarah Child
daughter of the founder of Child's
bank, who was married at Gretna
Green to Lord Westmoreland The
story Of their pursuit by the angry
banker, who gave up the chase only
after one of the horses in his coach
had been shot by his prospective son
in-law, is one Of the most famous in
the famous annals of Gretna Green.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
QUEEN MARY STARTS A CULT

Owing to the incentive of Queen
Mary, who is a devotee of the needle,
the cult of stitchery prevails in so
ciety to an amazing extent. Every
other woman one meets is talking OF
needlework and the craft of the
needle; 1t is a sort of obsession. The
mysteries of satin stitch, padded and
otherwise, of crewel work, braid
work, COUGHING, herringbone, button
hole and French knots are discussed
by everybody. When Queen Mary
came back from India and the Dur
bar she found society as keen on
needlework as it used to be on bridge.
One of the eleverest needleworkers
is Lady Glenconner (sister-in-law of
Mrs. Asquith), who makes her own
designs and has original ideas for
decoration. She is fond of big, bold
patterns In vivid cOlors and has
worked many bedspreads and cover
let's in William Morris patterns.
There is a splendid specimen of her
work at Wilsford Manor Salisbury, on
a slender mahogany bed of a very oil
signs and says she considers il won
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

His companions bent over him with
pitiful earnestness. and stared be.
seechlngly into his waxen features.
Again came the fiutter Of the eyelids,
but this time his will mastered APP.
preaching death. His lips weakly strug'
gled to execute his last command, and
the friends bent closer to hear the fal
tering whisper. Il anyone? Yes
er-I know. Go to Mllly. Tell her
er-I died with-her name on-my
lips; that I-er-have loved-her-her
alone-er-always And Bessie-telI
-er-tell Bessie the same thing. ~
London Weekly Telegraph.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
MARRIAGES AT GRETNA GREEN
Original Certificates Of Contracting
Parties Between 1928 and 1854 and
Signed by John Linton 10 Be Sold.

The original certificates OF mar
riages celebrated at Gretna Green be-
tween 1926 and 1854. signed by the
contracting parties, and the Gretna
Hall Marriage Register will be sold
at sotheby's. They are In the auto
graph OF John Linton. by whom al
most all the marriages were cele-
brated, and who, after being conf.
Dental servant to Sir James Graham
at Netherby hall, invested his savings
in the purchase OF Gretna hall, which
he turned into an inn.
His house became the most popu-
lar at Gretna for clipping couples, and,
while Linton had many rivals In the
business, his registers are believed
to be the most important in existence.
There are between 1.lOO and 1000 GER
tiflcates.
The most noteworthy entry IN the
register is that OF Edward Gibbop
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
POPULAR MISS AT CAPITAL
Picture Shows Beautiful Little Daugh
ter Of Charge d'Affaires Of
Swedish Legation.

Washington, D. C.-This dainty
maiden that smiles out at you from
under the fur bonnet is the beauti-
full little daughter of Mr. N. A. F.
Ekengren, counselor and charge daft
flares of the Swedish Legation, and
Nine. Ekengren. She is one year and
ten months old and has the name of
Elsie Helen Augusta. She crossed
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

He gazed tenderly into her eyes as
she spoke.
Life" she murmured dreamily, is,
after all, nothing but a romance in
which we are characters, moving hith.
er and yon as the supreme author of
our being directs"
"And in the novel Of your life, "
said he, tenderly. where do l come
in?"
your" she answered with a smile.
ooh, you are-let me see-one, two,
three-you are Chap Seventeen. ~
Harper's Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
RICHES EMBARRASS CHURCH
Jersey Organization With Only Fort,
Members lnherlts $1o6,ooo From
Pensioners.

Metuchen, N. J.-Officers of St.
James Episcopal church of Piscata-
waytown are puzzled to know what to
do with a fund of 100000 which has
just come into their hands through
two requests from old parishioners.
The church has only 40 members.
There is no need for a larger church,
the hamlet is prosperous and the YES
tary probably will invest the money in
stocks and bonds. Even then the
disposal Of the income of $4,000 a
year may prove embarrassing.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

old, and enjoyed the balmy air of the
Riviera, but she has never been to
her fathers country, for it is too cold
there for such a little miss, who is
not accustomed to the climate She
has golden hair, blue eyes, pink and
white complexion, and, as you can
see, a most adorable smile of her
very own.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

course anything
happen.
We expect to into bad
pared for OF the toughest
We will
radOr and 1t is in that region that the
Captain Bartlett who
Tng with him large 34
seals These valuable
but for the
With this motion
only do hope be able
the sealing but pictures the
hope will not
all"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
WOMAN WHO AIDS RUSS GIRLS

Anna Maria Krapidinski, special
agent Of the Russian government
from Warsaw, Russian Poland, left
Chicago the other day after gathering
statistics through the medium of the
Immigrants Protective league and
the Juvenile Protective association.
She was detailed to investigate the
conditions under which Immigrant
girls are cared for by the United
States authorities after their arrival
at Ellis Island.
She has a clear conception of the
necessities of the situation. A yearly
average of 1900 immigrant girls rout-
ed out of New York for western
points, most of them travelling via
Chicago, are lost en- route.
Nine Krapidtnski said in an inter
view with a reporter
Conditions are SO serious despite
the great generosity of public spir.
tied men and women in the United
States that it is evident the problem
is one not to be adequately handled
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
TO PHOTOGRAPH SEAL HUNTING

Harry Whitney, the sportsman who
wintered with the most northern Es-
quimaux that he might go ahunting
into the musk-ox country and then re-.
turned on board the steamer RoOse-
welt when Commodore Peary came
back from his successful trip in quest
of the pole, sailed from here the other
day on sealing trip with Capt. Rob
ert A. Bartlett.
Mr.. Whitney carried with him
motion-picture apparatus with which
he expects to get photographs OF
scenes connected with seal hunting
AS far as known no one has ever un-
dertaken this feat. Captain Bartlett,
who commanded the Roosevelt, has
managed many successful sealing
trips to the north.
Mr.. Whitney said of his plans on
the present trip: THAT all depends of
course on our luck. The Neptune will
accommodate cargo of $4,000 seals,
but whether we will be lucky enough
to bring back as many as that OF
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

by private require a amount OF work
control OF SITUATION
toll missing
start New orkfor and
not accidental 1t is plain
would be
permitted white savers to
this blot
of blot
erm n
national realized
for coope of the governments
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
Some Are So by Nature

A certain young man, who prided
himself on a brusqueness that he mis-
took for wit, met an eminent but
touchy, sculptor at a studio supper.
so you're the chap" he said, on
being introduced, that makes mud
heads?"
Not all of them" the sculptor re-
Piled, quietly.-Youth's Companion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
In a Hurry.

Magistrate-What is the charge
against this old man?
Oficer-Stealing some birthstone,
your honor. He was caught in the
act.
Magistrate Ito prisoner)-My aged
friend, couldn't you have waited a
few years longer?
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
Method With DISADVANTAGES.

will you make any rear platform
speeches next summer"
81 don't know" replied the candi-
date. IT'S kind Of embarrassing to
have an engineer blow the whistle,
ring the bell and pull you out just as
you get to the grand climax on which
you relied for applause"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
Out.

Years had passed, the political
equality Of the sexes were fait accom-
phi, and a certain candidate for the
presidency had but now been knocked,
in a dignified manner, into a cooked
hat.
Her humiliation was complete. But
although she declined to talk for pub
LEGATION, her friends were less reti-
cent.
Hats of that shape" they protested,
with much feeling, went out ages
ago."-Puck.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired, weak, inflamed eyes,
and granulated eyelids, is Paxtine An.
tiseptic, at druggists, 25c a box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co, Boston, Mass.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
A Quarter Century

Before the public Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot .
Ease, the antiseptic powder 10 be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

refugees had wounded hospital
the barracks halls available
building
she Is an American Besides she travelling for rest and pleasure But
did
patng
For
that
duce the prevailing confusion misery Then help arrived The German
Red
hospitals Within worked transformation that
Miss Davis felt that she might elsewhere
She streets,
Italy approval
Quitting President American Red
especially Italian
Red through Italian ambassador Davis with
her with parch
ment
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
Very Improper.

Howell-Why is it that Harvard
doesn't want to play Carlisle again?
POWELL believe the Cambridge
boys caught the Indians doing some
thing redhanded.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
Prove What Swsmp.RoOt win Do For You

Prove What Swamp-RO0t Win Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co, Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. It will
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive a booklet OF valuable informa-
ton, telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
and one.dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

To overcome constipation and resultant
Ills, take Garfield Tea, pure herb laxative.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

The more a trust magnate wants the
less the other fellow gets.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

Outwardly most people are cheerful
givers, but how about the feeling in
side?
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

As we grow more sensible we refuse drug
cathartics and take instead Natures herb
cure, Garfield Tea.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

It's easier for man to make money
if he isn't on speaking terms with his
conscience.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
Accounted For.

"The boy has the aviation fever"
"That accounts for the rise in his
temperature"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

It's difficult for a man who is broke
to break into society.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

1t takes a man of originality to pose
as a successful liar.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24
The Natural Thlnu.

Lawyer-Of what did you take cog.
nizance in the saloon?
Witness took a drink.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

A man isn't necessarily worthless
because his neighbor is worth more.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

Beginning a proper name with a
small letter is a capital offense
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

"Pink Eye" Is Epidemic In the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

FAMED AS A SOCIAL WORKER

When Katherine Bement Davis is
az home at Bedford, n. Y. she super
intends the State Reiormatory for
Women, where bad girls are made
over into good ones The making over
is long. hard and difficult process
and some two years ago Miss Davis
felt that she must have a rest. So
she applied for a leave OF absence and
sailed for Italy, sure that long days
Of idleness in that sunny cline would
bring her the relaxation she so sore
ly needed.
While she was in Syracuse, there
came the horror OF the Messina
earthquake. A few hours later, refu-
gees from Messina began TO arrive in
Syracuse. Wounded; frightened al
most to a state OF insanity; covered
at best with one or two scant gar
ments; homeless; destitute and hun
cry, men, women and children poured
into the city. Many travellers quietly
packed their grips and departed.
Within a few days four thousand
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

and is the finest kind of tonic.
Your 'BRbek' acts like maggie / have
given II TO numerous people In my par
ish who were suffering with chills, ma
laria and fever. / recommend it TO those
who are sufferers and In need of a good
tonic."--Rev. s. Szymanowski ST.
Stephens Church. Perth Amboy. n. j
Elixir Babek, 90 cents, all druggists
or Kloczewsh & Co. Washington, d. c.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

The man who argues with his wife
is one kind of an idiot.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If IL fails TO cure. h. ",
GROVES signature Is on each box 3c.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-24

Smith-My wife can cook, but she
insists on playing the piano.
Jones-Well, my wife can play the
piano, but she insists on cooking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
Opening of Cleanup Week.

Cleanup week starts today. Omcially
L will end next Saturday. But 1t is
1oped that practically 1t will never end,
that next week will be cleanup time, and
al of May. and all the summer, and all
he year 1912 and the years to come.
In yesterdays Star was an article tell
ing how some of the cities and vii
ages in Holland are kept scrupulously
clean all the time. and how the people
AXE pride in their cleanliness and re-
gard it as part of their capital. Why
should not Washington become as one of
hose Dutch cities. spick and span all
he time, its Inhabitants hating dirt as
hey naturally hate disease, keeping it
rom accommodating and making every
lay a cleanup day?
Two things are to be aroused to ac-
;omp.ish this result, the sense of individ-
Ial cleanliness and spirit of civic pride
This is more than matter of the appear
ance of Washington. with which unfortu-
aately not every WashinStonian is con-
cerned: 1t is question of the health of
he family. the family in the clean house
AS we'll as the family in the dirty house
What The Star hopes to accomplish by
means of this cleanup week Is to make
everybody realize that cleanliness is col
.ective term and that no city is clean as
ong as any considerable number of people
n II fail to measure up to the standard
IF sanitation that the general health re-
lutres.
An efficient organization has been pro-
ytded to scour the city from end to end,
ooking for dirty places and furnishing
ne means for their cleaning and the dis
oosal Of the trash they contain. Tons OF
iirt will be found and removed during
these six days, and an untold benefit will
De conferred upon the community for
he immediate present in the destruction
u disease germs and fly eggs. At least
Washington will get good start for the
summer season. which is prolific Of dis
eases owing their origin or means of
transmission TO dirt and trash. But the
success of cleanup week is not to be
measured by the morbidity and mortality
statistics of the season to come The
demonstration II will afford that there
S dirt in Washington to be removed is
,alcNated TO arouse the sense of pride
hat Is unquestionably latent in every
'esident of the capital and evoke a spirit
II determination to keep things clean
Iere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
The First American Theater.

Pnlladelphla newspapers recently pup
lished as news that the walls of the
first theater in the United States were
being torn down in that city. One Of
the Philadelphia dailies said:
There is an echo of the past called
up by the falling Of the walls Of an
abandoned distillery on South street.
These walls once inclosed the first the
alter that was erected in the United
States. 1t was burned out some years
later. but the walls have remained to
this day. If surprise be noted over the
location Of the theater, 1t is only neces-
sary to point out that in the middle of
civic spirit of the day prevented the
PROCLAMATION of the city by any such
institution. SO 1t was erected outside
the boundaries and was in what was
known as Southwark"
The inference from this item is that this
first theater in the United States was
erected about the middle OF the eight
zenith century.
The first theater in the United States
may or may not have been built in
Philadelphia. Many persons have war
rant for the belief that the first Ameri-
can theater was built in Annapolis, and
an ancient brick structure which re-
Gently was occupied. and perhaps still
Is. on the first floor by an express
office and on the second by a lodge Of
Odd Fellows Is pointed out as the pre-
mier American theater. Some histori-
ans Of the American stage may claim
that the first theater was built at Will
liamsburg. the city near the James
which after the destruction OF James,
town during Bacon's rebellion became
the seat Of government OF Virginia; or
may say hat the FIST. playhouse stood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15

the expectations OF those responsible for
his election to the mayoralty Of New
York. Still, there are persons who have
considered all that merely q pose.
1t may not be much OF a compliment to
say that Mayor Gaynor Is an ADLER man,
and has made better appearance in Of
fee, than Gov. Dix. He owes his place.
as does the governor, to Tammany Hall,
but Tammany's influence has been much
less at the city hall than at the gov
ernor's mansion at Albany. Whether,
knowing the man, Mr.. Murphy has, been
less pressing at the city hall Is a ques-
ton; but 1t is fact that Mayor Gaynor
has now the reputation of wearing his
own hat. and of doing his own thinking
under it.
New York should, either present name
In the beginning or hold one in reserve.
at Baltimore. She has long been power
In the democratic party. Since the civil
war she has furnished the rarty with
five presidential candidates - Seymour,
Greeley, Tilden, Cleveland and Parker.
Mr.. Cleveland was three times nominated,
and twice elected. When convention time
came the ruling consideration was to find
q man who could carry New York.
The Importance of the state to the
democracy still exists. Her electoral
votes are necessary to democratic sue
cess. Would the nomination Of Mayor
Gaynor insure them?
A point of Importance is that Mr..
Hearst is no admirer OF the mayor. He
opposed his election. and does not con-
slider that the mayor has succeeded In
his office. Not improbably, therefore. he
would look disapprovingly on anything
like boom for the mayor for the presi-
dency. And suppose he should bolt If
the nomination were made? He knows
how to bolt, and has the courage to turn
the trick.
Counting Gov Dix out. as nearly every
body has done. and Weighing this anti
Gaynor feeling on the part Of Mr.. Hearst,
what may be expected of New York at
Baltimore? Action, or merely observa-
ton? Having been consulted SO often
about the candidate. is she now disposed
to return the compliment and consult
others? After accepting Tammany's
leadership at home. will she hesitate to
press 1t on the party at large?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15

on Nassau street, New York city. There
| are historians who favor Boston ana
| others Philadelphia as the site OF the
| first American theater.
Theatrical representations were given
in America long before there was Q
theater-or building exclusively devoted
| to play purposes In the early part OF
| the eighteenth century theatrical repre-
sensations were given in coffee houses.
taverns barns and storehouses. Some OF
the "theaters" were storehouses or
large rooms rented by the players and
temporarily fitted up for their pur-
pose. There is no doubt that number
of the English player troupes which ap-
peared in Boston. New York and Phil
adelphia, Williamsburg. lumfries. Va.
and Upper Marlboro, Md, also played
at Annapolis.
In the Maryland Gazette. published
at Annapolis on June IS. 1852 may be
| read this advertisement:
by Permission of His Honor, the
President, at the New Theatre in An
napolis by the Company OF Comedians
22d of this instant, will be Performed
the Beggars' Opera, likewise a Farce
called the Lying Wallet. To begin pre-
cisely at o'clock. Tickets to be had
Is Cd
"NB.-The Company Immediately in
tends to go to Upper MARLBOROUGH as
soon as they have done performing
here. where they intend to play as long
as they meet with encouragement and
so on to Piscataway and Port Tobacco,
and they hope to give satisfaction to
the Gentlemen and Ladies in such
places that will favor them with their
company"
From the records Of the time there
is no doubt that this Annapolis theater
was built as a theater. The Maryland
Gazette. December Z. 1852. contains
this:
"The theater Is entirely lined
throughout for the reception Of ladies
and gentlemen: and they have also
raised a porch at the door that will
keep out the inclemency of the
weather"
The chronicles refer to the playhouse
Of 1852 as the New Theater, which
would indicate that there was an older
one.