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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
ROUT THUGS BY ELECTRICITY
Nothing Has Done More to Lessen
Crime and DepraVIty In New York
Than Lighting Of Streets.

A glowing tribute to electricity as
"the best policeman" and the sworn
foe Of crooks" appeared, editorially, in
the New York Evening World, as fol-
lows:
Ghosts have fed before the cleo
trio light, according to a physician
lecturer. Ghosts have disappeared
just in proportion as our means Of
lighting have increased" said the doc
tor, and went on to point out that un-
til 1925 people used mainly candles,
which, so far from lighting up, make
shadows and dark corners all the
hlacker. Moreover, in the old days Of
draughty corridors and creaking stair
cases people lay in bed in the dark,
listening to noises and imagining spir-
its. Now We turn on the electric light
and that Is the end Of them.
I'VE owe much TO the electric light,
1t has cleared up the slums Of our cit
les. 1t has gone into the fearsome
byways and alleys and flooded them
with safety and purity. 1t has routed
thugs, providers and many other pow
ers of darkness. Perhaps nothing has
ever done more to lessen crime and de-
pravity than the street lighting, made
possible by the wide use Of electricity
in cities.
1.-THE arc light is the best policeman
on earth. 1t Is the sworn foe Of crooks.
If 1t is clearing out the spooks as well,
the more credit to It,"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Floral liable DECORATIONS.

Have you ever seen table in sum-
mer decorated with wild carrot? It
costs nothing and when arranged in
masses in a deep green bowl is cool
and dainty. If you can get the seed
pods to mix in with the carrot the eff
feet is heightened. In selecting a.
floral centerpiece strive for variety.
Have a different decoration for each
meal. Even If flowers must be used
more than once, as is natural where
one has a small garden, 1t takes little
time to have a separate decoration for
each meal. At breakfast keep the
scheme simple. Some people will not
use flowers at this meal, but few
blooms in a slender vase are sure to
attract The dinner decoration should
have thought put on it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
ELECTRICITY FOR FARM USE
Great Variety Of Devices Which outht
of Motors Would Drive Shown at
Recent Land Show.

Al a recent land show, held IN New
York city, an electric manufacturing
company showed. with the co-opera-
ton OF manufacturers OF farming ma
ohinery, Just what can be done with
electricity on the farm. The great
variety OF devices which the OUTFIT Of
motors would drive may be seen from
the following list:
The farms water supply was fur.
nlshed by an automatic pump,
A refrigerating machine, milk cool
er, cream separator, automatic churn
and butter worker, bottle washer and
ice cream freezer we're installed with
separate motors In the diaries.
An electric truck provided for the
transportation.
A large threshlng machine, with
motor drive, illustrated what could be
accomplished by the application Of
motors for outdoor machinery.
Corn shelters and feed choppers
equipped with individual motors
showed how the smaller machines may
be operated.
Types of laundry machinery driven
by individual motors.
An electrically driven milking ma
chine.
A silo with an accompanying mo
tor-driven silo filler was exhibited.
A sheep shearer, electrically driven
through a flexible shaft. This device
could also be used for grooming
horses or cattle.
Ventllating fans. household equip
ment, cooking eevices and the sup
planting OF the old oll-dripping Ian
tern by electric lamps or an electric
torch completed this unique exhibit
In practically every place where
muscular energy has hitherto beer
expended on the farm electricity II
taking its place. The use Of cleo
tricity is such a constant source Of
economy that complete equipment
soon pays for itself.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
ELECTRICAL
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A flash of lightning has been known
to cure a case Of neuritis.
Portugal has a new three per cent
ad valorem duty on telephone poles,
Several wireless stations in the
West Indies are operated by wind
power.
1t is claimed that there is less
shrinkage of meats when cooked by
electricity.
The telephone line across the 18TH
mus Of Panama Is strung on old rail-
road tracks.
The automatic telephone service is
success in Havana, where they are
1000 subscribers.
Electric ovens are used in Zurich,
Switzerland, and IN New York city
for conditioning milk.
The government of Uruguay plans to
make the telephone business of that
country a state monopoly.
New Zealand now has over 2,76O
miles Of railway. Electrifcatlon Of GER
tain sections is now under contempla
ton
Electric lamps for use in mines
was first designed for rescue work
but now they are extensively used by
the miners.
White ants in Australia have devel
oped an appetite for the lead covering
and insulation of cables which Is prov
ing costly to telephone companies.
A telephone small enough to be car
ried In the vest pocket and which car
be attached to connections provided II
public places is an English invention
Electric smelling and refining proc
esses are said to produce steel that Il
denser and more homogeneous thai
open hearth steel Of the same genera
composition.
By pressing a button. the powder II
a series of fiashlight smoke bags Il
ignited by an electric current, accord
ing to an invention Of /. G. Mccall 0
New York city.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
HIGH WAISTLlNE is STYLE
Particularly in the Tailored Suits Is
This Conformity to Fashion
Noticeable.

In spite of all the predictions about
the descent of the waistline, there is
not a doubt but that the line remains
Nigh in the back of the tailored suits.
N may find its old place in neatly
Nelted dresses 1t may slide toward
the knees If it will in fanciful gowns.
But in the smart little coat and skirt
of serge, or silk, or wool, it exists
only in the back, and there 1t is dis
tinctly high and marked by a strap,
a belt, a gathering, line of piping or
a row of buttons. From the high cen
ter of the back It may curve down
ward at each side In front the coat
is pretty sure to be cut away in a
straight OF round or zigzag line be
low a pointed crossing at the bust, so
that It cannot be said to have any
waistline there.
OF course the absolutely practical
mannish suit beloved Of so many bust
ness women and others may have an
uncompromisingly straight jacket
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
BUILDINGS IN CHINA
Homes and Temples Have Orig
inal and Unique Style.
Ideas Were Not Borrowed-Basls Of
Construction, Both External and
Internal, Is That Of tho
Nomad's Tent.

Pekln, Chlna-Isolated from othei
nations by geographical barriers, such
as seas, deserts and mountains
ranges. the Chinese developed a civ.
ilizatlon which was entirely their own.
Their customs, arts and sciences we're
indigenous and original. They Dor
rowed little or nothing from other peo-
pies, but built upon their own founda-
lions. The architecture OF the Chi
nese is typical of the originality Of
their civilization; It contains no Dor
rowed elements, no exotic features,
The Chinese house exhibits certain
features which can be traced directly
back to the tents OF the barbarian an
cestors OF the Chinese, who wandered
into China from the west. The roof
OF a Chinese house, though made OF
rafters and tiles, still retains the
shape Of tent II hangs In graceful
curves and Is caught up at the cor
ners like canvas. Il does not rest
upon the walls OF the house, but upon
wooden pillars, which are placed in
the same position as the poles Of a
tent. The process Of construction re-
minds one Of the erection Of a tent;
the pillars and the roof are erected
first and the walls are filed In after
ward.
II Is not only externally but inter
nally that the Chinese house reminds
one Of tent. There is no ceiling to
hide the inner surface Of the sloping
roof and its supporting rafters. In
stead Of a wooden floor there is only
a layer Of bricks to cover the cold
earth. The brick floor is covered with
mats and rugs, which also remind one
Of a tent. The furniture is portable
and makes one think OF the desert.
Most Of the movables in a Chinese
house, even the stove, could be loaded
on the back of camel or carried on
a pole. A Chinese house is a COM
posite affair, consisting Of number
of buildings arranged around squares
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
washstand for the Nursery.

A nursery washstand Of wicker, or
namented with the new composition
called French Bisque," which is COM
ing into usage, is made to hold two lit
tie pink china wash bowls, two pitch
ers, soap dish, and powder box, all
OF ping china, 1t is convenient
height for the children to use, and so
pretty It should dispel the usual dread
OF clean face and hands, which soap
and water seem to suggest to the in
fantile mind. The pitchers have the
advantage Of being small enough for
any child to lift for himself.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
or courtyards, much as one would
mitch tents around camnfres.

or courtyards, much as one would
pitch tents around campfres.
Comparing the buildings of the
Chinese with those of the ancient
Egyptians we find that Chinese archi.
lecture is weakest in that quality
which the Egyptian buildings pos
sessed In the highest degree, namely,
stability. The buildings of the
Egyptians were satisfying and rest
full to look upon because they had
the appearance Of being built to stand
till doomsday. Those Of the Chinese,
on the contrary, seem to have been
built for one generation only.
The Greeks were the first people to
produce a type Of architecture which
combined delicacy Of design and sta
bility in such way as to secure a
maximum quality.
The quality of purity, for which the
Greek architecture has been so much
praised, Is also characteristic of the
Chinese. The buildings Of the Chi,
nese display no unnecessary or exotic
features. They are true to themselves
and have borrowed no elements from
other styles.
The roof, with its graceful curves
is the most beautiful part of a Chi
mes house In fact besides the Jap
anese, who have learned from them
the Chinese are the only people who
build beautiful roofs. Following Out
the theory that one cannot have toe
much of a good thing, they often or
nament their buildings with several
roofs, one above the other, thus pro
ducing a very beautiful effect.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
NOVEL BRAID DAISIES
THEY ARE MADE OF REVIVED
Rick-RAcK TRIMMING.
caboehon Of Them Placed at the Side
Of White Lingerie or Straw Hat
Gives a Most Pleasing
Effect

On one Of the expensive little hats
for children seen the other day a
wreath OF daisies was used with great
effect II was a model sent out by a
noted milliner in Paris, yet any
needlewoman could reproduce it, The
whole story hinges around the making
OF the daisies.
Do you remember the old.fashioned
Fick-rack braid used on our baby
dresses? In those days our mothers
were busy in sewing together this ser
pentine braid In straight bands, in
more intricate flower designs, or In
motifs that we're inset on yokes and
sleeves. Rick-rack trimming has been
revived. II is so easy and so very eff
fective that 1t comes back with a dou-
bile appeal
The braid is serpentine and general
ly white In color. II can be sewed at
the points and very easily twisted In a
flower that when yellow center Of
braid or linen is added, resembles a
daisy with pleasing fidelity.
Some daisies can be made in double
rows; some in triple rows. The daisy
form then changes TO a dahlia: but
whatever the flower may be, 1t is at
tractiVe.
When one daisy is made, you win re.
peat the process. which is very easy,
and add the daisies in a straight line
or in an irregular wreath, one follow
ed by two or three in a group.
A huge cabochon Of these braid
daisies placed at the side Of a white
lingerie hat or a fine straw shape will
look new and will remind one of the
popular field flowers that have been
accorded so much favor this spring.
From the millinery idea the clever
woman can depart into other fields Of
dress. On dainty little flower frocks
Of figured batiste, null or muslin, lit
tie clusters Of rick-rack daisies can be
placed at the girdle, on the ends Of
sashes or In garlands that hold up the
drapery at the side Of a skirt
A high waist line can be outlined
with these pretty little flowers. Al
the rick-rack braid is procurable II
several widths, daisies can be made IL
several sizes, and a delightful variety
can be given by grouping little ant
big flowers.
Rick-rack can be bought at the ar
needlework department or at the no
ton counter of any large store. There
promises to be much work in this new
flower idea.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Leather Flowers

The newest type of corsage bouopa,
is the flower composed of leather col.
ored to match the gown. Red ana
yellow leather roses are worn with
the petals beautifully cut to imits.o
nature, and, as they are very costlv
it is not probable that they win be'
come hackneyed
Women who do not care for fre.k.
OF this kind are wearing roses fash.
Toned OF shot taffetas, which do NOT
pretend to initiate nature, but make
pleasing touches Of color either on the
hat or on the gown.
The shot taffstas roses are weleom.
ed as change from the flowers Of
seh-colored satin, blooms which. how.
ever, are still seen and find great
favor with many wearers.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Police Signal Light.

on the beat says the Popular Elestri-
city.
Closing a switch on the station op-
orators desk turns on the light which
is red and rings gongs on one beat
or over a wide area as desired. The
attention Of the officer on the beat is
at once attracted; he opens his box
with a special key. answers the tele-
phone call and receives his instruc-
lions.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
ExCAVATE IN kHAB'S PALACE.
savants of United States Dig Up
Kitchen Utensils of Ancient Pal
estIne King.

Cambridge, Mass, May 2S.-An ex
petition under Prof. George Reisner
of Harvard has just completed a Sc
ries of excavations in the palace of
King Ahab in Palestine One of the
most remarkable finds was the
kitchen of the palace, where more
than 5000 ancient household utensils
we're uncovered. DR.. Reisner is pre-
pairing a complete report of his work
of excavation, illustrated with plans
and photographs, which is expected to
arrive soon in this country.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Plan for "TeIeVislon,"

Professor Campbell Swinton, an Eng
llsh scientist, has proposed a new plan
for "television," or seeing objects at a
distance over a wire, on the principle
that we speak over telephone wire.
The process is complicated, but it de,
ponds on using cathode rays from a
vacuum tube and making them play
over a sensitive screen in such a way
as to paint a picture, in light, at a
distant station, Of any person or OBJ
ject at the receiving station. There
is little doubt that within few yeasl
it will be an every day thing to see
the face Of the person you are talking
with over the phone, as well as hear
his voice. even though he may be hun
dreds Of miles away.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
AMERICAN WIDOW WINS NOBLE

white and gold gown, with a
collar and tiara of diamonds and sap
nhires. won for the beautiful Mrs
Wylie Reynolds of Jackson, Mich, an
italian nobleman with the blood of
bourbon kings In his veins and Paris
dressmakers and modistes are busy
mon one of the most elaborate trous-
seaus which has left the city since
princess Marie Bonaparte married
prince George of Greece, in 1907.
Mrs. Reynolds is the widow of
millionaire banker. The italian noble
man whom she has won is Baron di
Francisci. son of Marchese di Trian-
ara His family is connected with the
pourbons of Parma and the Bourbons
~ the Two Slcilies, who are them
so1ves branches of the oldest royal
house in the world Baron di Fran
c,sci is even richer than his fiancee,
and takes an active interest in the
life of his country. Added to these is
.be fact that he belongs to the Oldest
Neapolitan nobility, all Of which make
A.k-u1ygvr axno ha host 4
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03

1t merely consists of an ordinary
ribbon book-marker, of sufficient
length to pass between the leaves In
the manner shown, cut into points at
the ends and frayed out into fringes.
Attached to the ribbon is small
piece of card Ian old visiting card will
answer the purpose), cut into points
at each side, which slides up or down.
the ribbon, and may be easily moved
to the particular spot that it is neces-
sary to mark
The diagram on the right hand side
clearly shows the shape in which the
card should be cut out, and the rib
bon Is threaded through the two Sits,
which, by the way, should be made
amply large enough to allow the card
to be freely moved either up or down
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
TO FOUND NEW CITY OF ZION

Mrs. Jane Dowie, widow of the
late John Alexander Dowie, first apos-
tie OF Zion, is attempting a reconstruc-
tion of the Zionist movement in Chi
cago.
Believing herself divinely inspired
to carry out the work her husband
began, Mrs. Dowie came to Chicago
last fall and gathered about her the
few remaining members of the
prophets original flock An exile from
Zion City and the tabernacles her
husband founded, she planned to re-
build the Zion congregation with the
aid of Gladstone Dowie, "unkissed"
son Of the departed Elijah H.
The younger Dowie was In fui
sympathy with the plans of his
mother, but apparently lacked the
divine inspiration for the task she has
undertaken. He had already resigned
from the present church at Zion City
following the assumption of absolute
control Of Wilbur Glenn Voliva, gen.
eral overseer and successor apparent
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Shetland Wool shawIs.

Little Shetland wool shawls are
much better for seashore use than
scarfs Of chiffon or mousseline de sole.
as they do not Crinkle in the damp
ness; their price is far from prohib-,
tive, averaging less than one dollar
they have recommendation in AL
ways being becoming to any woman
and especially to young girls.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03

line. The electric pot may safely be
used among shavings or other infam-
mable material, without the slightest
danger Of fire."
Other advantages claimed for this
device are its portability, economy,
cleanliness and perfect heat reguIa-
tinN
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03

to the first apostle and is studying for the Episcopal ministry
Mrs. Dowe
but reganed spiritual
greaon The
hm the religious teachings healing
the regeneration of the nanatn together with
all Christian beliefs
the
Faith healing the original Zionist instituted
Dowe the
tie Of
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
ELECTRIC GLUE POT is SAFE
Device Can be Used In Factories
Among Infammable Material
Without slightest Danger.

Book binderies, piano factories,
brush factories and so on will find the
electric glue pot Invaluable, according
to a Detroit manufacturer.
There is no risk OF fire." he said,
"as with pots heated by gas or gaso-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03

with pockets and no effort at individu-
ality, but the French tailored suit Of
the season has many little prettipess.
es that do not detract from it's useful
ness. The skirt is sure to have a
tunic or at least the effect of a tpnic
obtained by means of trimming or
slashing or panel inserted at ono
side.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03

suffer from interruptions and have
occasionally to put a book down at a
moments notice, will find 1t a great
convenience, as it not only marks the
page. but also indicates the particu.
lar place in the page at which reading
ceased.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
New Desk Fan.

says the Popular Mechanics. The see
saw motion of the fans is obtained by
setting the vanes on the guards so
that one vane acts against the other.
The speed with which the vane tits
cannot be varied, but the amount Of
tilt can be regulated by setscrew on
the arm Of the gear.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Stylish Gloves

White is still the proper shade in
gloves, but tans are also good form
and the various shades of taupe are
growing in popularity Champagne
color is correct with the right cos,
tune, and black gloves will be much.
worn with the seasons popular white
costumes.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Infancy of Electrloltv.

The recent developments and won
derful growth of the electrical indus
try bear out the assertions Of many
eminent scientists and inventors who
claim the industry is as yet in its in
fancy and that the time is not far dis
tant when nearly everything involving
the use Of power will be electrified.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Electric soIderIna Irona.

The electric soldering iron has been
adopted, to the exclusion of all others,
in one of the largest canning factories
in this country.
The saving in labor, cleanliness and
efficiency are given as the reasons
for the adoption of the electric solder
ing iron.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
DRESS FOR THE AFTERNOON
Costume That While In the Lates'
Style, lie Simple and Not
Too Snowy.

Our illustration shows one of tho
afternoon dresses worn by Miss
Frances Cameron in her new play.
The jacket, which is OF lace. has the
Empire effect, The edges OF the coat
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
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FOR CALLING A POLICEMAN
Signal Lights Installed In Many Cana
dian cities for Communication
With Man on Beat.

This picture illustrates the way 20
lice signal lights are installed In To
ronto and several other Canadian CT
ties to enable the stations TO get into
almost instant touch with patrolmen
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
UNIQUE ELECTRIC DESK FAN
Two Sets Of Blades Are Employed In
stead Of One and In Addition Has
Seesaw Motion.

An electric desk fan with two sets
Of blades instead of one has recently
appeared ON the market. 1t reVolves
in a circle. and, in addition, the fans
tilt or seesaw while the head reVolVes
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
Electric Railway for Mexico.

An electric railway is planned to
run between the City Of Mexico,
Puebla, and to the rim of the sleep
ing volcano of Popocatepetl, which
Is 1880 feet high.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03


handsome Catalonian
covered that hygiene and modern
Of the
70 deliver young prince the
moved her her position.
the Caaonan peasant Of we'll
of her native province.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03
VICTORIA WINNER IN SPAIN

Queen Victoria of Spain is slowly
bSt surely winning the affection Of the
Spanish people, who at first strongly
d&approved Of her and her English
ways. In fact, If King Alfonso sue
ceeds in keeping his throne it will be
due in part to the domestic virtues of
his wife. Queen Victoria has set a
new fashion in Spanish society, that
Of mothers taking personal interest
in their children.
Queen Victoria practically devotes
her life to her babies. She oversees
the work of the nurses and occasional
ly may be seen on the grounds Of the
palace wheeling the Princess Beatrice
in her specially imported English
perambulator just like any English
mother. All this Is in defiance of the
rigorous court etiquette of Spain,
which demands that a queen should
leave the care of her children entirely
to others.
When the prince of the Asturias
was born, according to historical GUS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-03

On some of the most up-to-date
soda water counters there are electric
egg Gamblers, by which all eggs are
tested in full view Of the patron before
being made into drinks.