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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

terested in the following sketch OF the
career of the man who solved the
problem of providing a seal for the
Government of the United States;
Charles Thomson was born at Ma
gheTa, Ireland, November 80, 1929, and
came to America with his three elder
brothers in 1741. They landed at
New Castle, Delaware, with no other
dependence than their industry.
Thomson was educated by Doctor Al
lison, the tutor of several of the
signers of the Declaration of indie
pendence. He had a great passion
for reading and when yet a young
man he had CLEANED sufficient knowl-
edge TO be counted among the liter"
He was afterwards a teacher in the
Friends academy, at New Castle, Del
aware. From thence he went to
Philadelphia, where he became &C.
quainted with and obtained advice
from Benjamin Franklin; he soon be-
came the intimate friend of the
learned Philadelphia" and their
friendship seemed to increase daily.
In 1872 he served as negotiator with
the Troquois and Delaware Indians,
and his good. conscientious work
among the natives brought for him
the worthy nickname, "Truthteller,"
by which name the Indians always
after called him. He was man Of rare
abilities and had the peculiar requi-
sites to make and keep friends where
ever he happened to wander. He was
called to the responsible duty of keep
ing minutes of the proceedings of the
first Continental Congress in 1774, and
| from that time until he resigned his
office in 17S9-then fifty-nine years old
he was the secretary of that digni.
| fed and important body.
John Adams called him the Sam
Adams of Philadelphia, the life of the
cause of liberty" This certainly was
compliment, coming as it did from a
tried and honest patriot Thomson, 1t
is true, made a most diligent secre-
tary, and in that position he had the
rare pleasure of taking notes of all
the important congressional actions
For the first years work he received
no pay. He served as permanent sec
rotary during the eventful fifteen
years that followed. His seal was &C
cepted officially on June 20, 1882
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

discovered by their unshllfulness in
playing of the harp"
That the heraldic device of which
Du Simitier was the author pleased
his critics Is proved by the fact that
Franklin at once withdrew his design,
Adams abandoned his and Jefferson
relegated his diagram to oblivion in
favor of the compilation offered by the
French expert Also there were other
designs placed in evidence by distin-
guished colonists, Among them was
an emblem of Ireland, Harp" with
thirteen strings, and the motto, Majora
Minorobus Consonant, meaning The
greater and lesser ones sound togeth-
err" The strings of the harp were OF
different lengths, yet they composed
one instrument In a strong frame and
sounded in harmony This appropri-
ate device was intended TO represent
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

pass through the stockings. Many ach-
ing, tender feet are due to silk hos
iery, Merino hosiery is much better
for winter-not sufficiently heavy to
cause Precipitation.
The question of using soap on the
face is a vexed one Queen Wilhelm.
ina Of Holland, 1t is said, has never
touched soap to her face, and her
wonderful complexion is famous world
wide. But we must remember the
numberless cosmetics at a queens
command that make soap quite I'm.
necessary. Perhaps the best thing is
to use soap once a day II a cream
is not employed; twice or three times
week If it is.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
0NcHARpm Mcl SHIELD

the national banner was taken until
June IA, 1777 But Jefferson was so
impressed with the idea Of reeogniz-
ing The countries from whence Amer
lea was peopled. and 10 show definite.
ly admiration for their patriotism IN
The fight for liberty. that he placed be
low the Du Simitier idea the motto.
~ Plurlbus Unum." to indicate From
Many (People). one (people)." or
From Many Nahonalities, one ma
ton" or From England. Scotland.
Ireland. France, Germany, and the
Netherlands-the United States" The
motto does not mean"From many
Colonies. one nation" as the basic
definition is clearly indicated in the
device and in Jenersons description.
Still, Congress was hard TO please.
and the report OF the distinguished
committee was set aside and a new
committee assigned TO the task.
Though Jefferson continued deeply in.
terested In the matter and submitted
several other devices, no less than
twenty designs were under discussion,
and four subsequent committees Ia,
bored with tho seal problem
Then In 1882 a committee called TO
their aid a certain Mr.. William Bar.
ton, a patriot, soldier and heraldic ex-
pert, and he designed a seal which
again Incorporated the emblems in
token Of the Irish allies OF the Re
public. His design was elaborate and
practically became the basis OF our
present seal. In the shield the Stars
and Stripes appear and the eagle and
eye Of Providence. But the special
consideration of the Irish Is found in
the two figures supporting the pro
posed design. The harp and the tleur-
do-lys relate to the assistance rem
dered by Ireland and France. and are
blazoned on a green banner. How
ever, this committees report Jared no
better than its predecessors, and
finally lhe entire question of evolving
an appropriate seal was placed in the
hands Of the secretary of the Cont
mental Congress-the Irishman,
Charles Thomson. He, with the aid
Of William Barton, gave to the world
our present emblematic signature.
Americans in general, and those OF
Irish ancestry In particular, will be in
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Ono Of the Proposed Harp Designs

ranged by Jefferson, based on the com
pilation of a Huguenot named Du
Simitier, be reported to Congress on
August 10, 1776. The design in ques
tlon was quite elaborate and indicated
fundamental knowledge of the laws
Of heraldry, besides containing primal
symbolic language, and one impor-
tant element which appealed strongly
to the Irish pride of race. The pro
posed shield carried an emblem to
represent the six great nationalities
taking part In the war for independ-
ence, OF those who populated the col
onies and were earnest in the fight
for American freedom. Thus, for Eng.
land appeared a rose, for Scotland a
thistle, for Ireland a harp, for France
a fiuer-de-lys, for Germany a black
eagle, and for the Netherlands a lion.
Du Simitier, who was the heraldic art.
list, placed Ireland third in this i'm
portant subdivision OF that proposed
shield for the Union, and II Is inter
esting to note the reasons set forth
for this recognition of the patriotism
OF the colonial inhabitants who came
here from Ireland
The third Quartering, green, with a
harp of gold, was to be the respected
symbol OF ireland. and was placed
upon the shield as token to the Irish
patriots who took an active part in the
war for independence; in fact, having
brought over with them a spirit of dis
like and revenge against England,
they fought most bravely in our strug-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
ORAPE PRETTY FACES
MODELS or SPRING BoNNETs
FOR CHILDREN.
Fashions In shape Resemble Those Of
the orownups-shlrrinas and
Plsltinss Are Employed In
Great Profusion.

Tao pretty spring bonnets are pic
tured here, such as will be worn dur.
ing the coming season by little girls.
80 far as shape is concerned they are
about like those worn by grown.ups.
II is in the finishing that they diner.
Little details OF making and trimming
class them as juvenile styles.
Both these bits OF childish millinery
are made on wire frames and are good
examples Of prevailing methods OF
making and trimming hats for chill
dren.
Light weight silks, silk muslins and
ohiffons are used for facings Light
colors are chosen and small flowers
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Velvet Suits.

The prettiest of the velvet suits are
simply built, for this fabric is so rich
in itself that it is pity to break the
lovely lines it forms by too much trim.
ming.
Velvet coats are rather loose and
are cut in tunic style to avoid mar,
ring seams. Much handsome braid is
used on the coats and the braid trim.
ming. in band motifs and crochet but.
tons. is repeated on the skirta.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

When a certain Baltimore matr0n
returned home one afternoon not so
long ago the first sign her eyes be
held was a badly damaged youngster
of hers. Little Bobby's forehead bore
a bump almost the size of doorknob.
Heavens" exclaimed the mother.
'What has happened to Bobby"
"Nuthin' much, mum" explained the
new nurse, "You told me, mum, he
might play on the pianner If he wanted
to. Well, mum, wanst while he was
sliding on the top, he slid a bit too
far, mum; an that accounts for the
bump We see, mum"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
RIissfuI Ignorance.

"Have you seen Joe IateIyY"
why, yes; saw the old chap yes
terday. And. what do you think
he's going to be married"
Can it be possible? To whom?"
Hes going to marry Mary Merrie."
what! Why, ! didn't know they
knew each other"
They don't. That's why they're go
ing to be mar :"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

velvet constitute the only other trim
ming.
The coat is lined with a beautiful
white crepe meteor brocaded in black
velvet. which shows plainly when the
fronts are thrown en-.
The most pronounced feature Of the
tailored or semitailored costumes is
the combination of two materials.
Skirts Of satin and velvet appear from
beneath the tunics and coats of serge
or wool; and skirts of white cloth and
ratine are much used under coats OF
dark wool and velvet. the white being
repeated In the collar and cuffs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

One morning about forty of them
advanced against II, by strategy in
duced the Jesuit brother to open the
outer gate, and then trooping into the
courtyard fell upon their knees. thank
ing God for this preliminary success.
In vain did the two monks reason
with them on their scandalous CON
duct.
Some of the more reasonable mem
bers of the sisterhOod explained that
they were really In need of a dwelling
as spacious as this and that they did
not purpose leaving it. The rector in
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Work Eeaets Work.

George w. Perkins, the New York
fnancier was talking about the scar
city OF the $4,000 year man--the
man actually worth a $4,000 salary.
The advantage OF the $4,000 .
year man." he said, lis not alone that
he works splendidly-it Is also that
under him everybody else works SPLEEN
didly. There's a Chinese proverb," he
said, that expresses exactly what |
mean:
"'lf a farmer is diligent the soil
will not be lazy"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

and soft ribbons with an occasional
model showing velvet ribbon make
up the decorations. Frames are made
small enough to flt. Many shirrings
and plaitings are employed.
The choice Of shapes for children
is far more varied than in the past,
and consequently their millinery is
more quaint and pleasing than ever.
For midsummer, lingerie hats will
hold first place probably, but such is
the preference for lace and braids,
Just now, that it is not safe to make
predictions.
JULIA RoTToMLEY.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

despair fled into the sacristy, from
which retreat he exhorted his col
league to be of good cheer, crying
that they must do their best TO ex-
tricate themselves from those ladies"
The siege lasted for three or four
hours. News of it few about town
and bands Of young men, scrupulous-
ly neutral, watched proceedings from
the bars of the outer gate. Eventual
ly the Jusuits yielded and the nuns
occupied the house until a new con-
vent entirely to their taste was eTeov
ed for them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Convent Stormed By Nuns

ease, had the misfortune to be burned
out
At that time there was in Orotava a
house Of Jesuits which had lost its
former Importance. and, though com
modious and healthful gave lodging to
but two men, the rector Of the house
and his assistant On this mansion
the nuns cast eovetous eyes and soon
resolved 20 appropriate it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Jesuir Priests Unable to Hold Doml.
Gle Against Determination Of
the Fair Rellgionists.

A curious tale Of a besieged and
conquered monastery belongs to the
early history Of the Canary islands. In
the early part Of the eighteenth cen
fury there was in Orotaya, on the isl
and Of Tenerife. a convent Of Domini-
can nuns who. after some years Of
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

A bad dgure and a poor carriage
are often due to laziness; walk with
the shoulders thrown we'll back, the
chest elevated and the hips back
II the soles of the feet are sensitive
a layer of newspaper inside the shoe
will sometimes remove the difficulty.
but better still are some of the foot
powders that come for the purpose.
Applied to the soles Of the feet, they
prevent Precipitation and give general
relief.
silk stockings are not suitable for
street car wear in cold weather. as
they retain the moisture that should
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

the new government under the Con
tinental Congress, as composed of
provinces of various sizes and
strength, but all working and re-
spending tremendously for the gen
eral good-made united in strength
and purpose by the framework of Con.
gress. This design no doubt was OBJ
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
WIRE FENCING.

Both welded and wrapped for stock,
pigs, poultry, garden and lawn. all Sizes
per rod. Send trial order. ROOFING OF
all kinds, galvanized and painted steel
rubber and gravel coated. We have a
good rubber roofing for 75c square, all
complete. Send trial order Mention this
paper. Pidgeon-Thomas Iron CO., 9i-9s
N. I'd St, Memphis, Tenn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

The tenants of the escutcheon stand
on scroll on which Is the following
motto: Dec Favente,' which alludes
to the eye in the arms. meant for the
eye of Providence.
The Congress evidently counted it
more important to possess the seal
than a flag, for no definite action on
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

were once looked on as the cream OF
style. But the newest velvet girdle
Of today has but little in common
with those half-forgotten outlines and
can be made with much less trouble,
as we'll as with much less elabor.
ate foundation.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
posltIveIv nriIIlant.

did you hear young Founders play
ing on the piano just now?"
Eyes. consider him a remarkable
performer"
How is that?"
"He can hit more wrong keys In
less time than any other person ever
saw"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Velvet Girdle.

The term "girdle" used to suggest
rather bulky swathings of folded silk
or satin, sometimes brought to a point
high up in the middle of the back.
We can even remember "girdle forms"
four or FIVE inches wide, pointed at top
and bottom. front and back, which.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Wheat Goes Down.

De Broker-Hear about De Curbb?
De Ledger-No. What's happened
to him?
Dc Broker--Knocked fiat.
De Ledger-You don't say so. Was
he caught by the drop In wheat?
De Broker--Well, yes; something
like that. A barrel Of flour fell on
him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

French allies, toy merit the highest
oommendation for their aid 20 the
cause Of freedom: and only because
the former people hailed from an al
ready established government are
their claims granted precedence
Irish historic emblems, both in device
and uncture. are woven unalterably
into the fabric OF the evolution OF
American history. Here, for the
nrst time, are set forth items OF
great heraldic importance, giving the
proper credit to Erin's emblems, as
they have formed an equation in the
development of the present govern.
mental devices OF heraldic or sym
bolie meaning.
II il generally supposed that the
only important matter which engaged
the attention OF the first Continental
Congress, on the fourth day Of July,
was the adoption OF the Declaration Of
Independence; but the records show
that no less essential national problem
"A government signature. or seal
was a part Of the considerations OF
that eyentful occasion. Il was about
three o'clock in the afternoon, when
the Liberty Bell was still sounding
the call TO arms and proclaiming the
dawn of freedom. that John Hancock,
president of the Continental Congress,
arose from his chair and said:
we are now a nation, and | APP
point DR.. Benjamin Franklin. John Ad-
ANS and Thomas Jefferson a commit
tee to prepare a device for a great
seal Of the thirteen United States"
The committee Immediately proceed
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

Cambria, madapollam and Jap sin
are all suitable materials in which
to make this little under-bodice. 1t
is a specially nice pattern to wear I'M
der blouses. The neck and sleeves are
trimmed with insertion and lace
Materials required: One yard SO
inches wide, one and one-fourth yard
insertion, two yards lace.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

A man feels as Ill at ease in a dry
goods store as a woman does In a to-
bacco shop.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

For liver and kidney troubles, nothing il
quite so mild, pleasant and effective as
Garfield Tea.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20
Braos Considerably

HAS Biffels any faVorite fiction?"
Eyes. And it's mostly about him
self"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

Ihis am willing 20 give millions Of free pack
ages, ] take al the risk. Sold by druggists
Tor % cents a vial. For free package address,
PFOi RunyOn 53rd Jefferson sls.. Philadelphia Pa
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-03-20

u n p ia b
March the 18th. be.
longs to the Sons
OF Erin by world
vide assent, but
few Americans, out
side OF those de
seconded from ma
tlves OF the Elmer
aid Isle, pause TO
consider " h a {
memorable services
were rendered by
Irish during the
Revolutionary war.
With the single eK-
aantfOu Of ouF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
less uncomfortable over It and take
pleasure in looking forward to the
time when the shoe win be on the
other foot.-Omaha Bee.
The Road 70 Thrones.

In the year ZIG a girl called Marie
dAbbadie was hired as a servant In
an inn at Pierrefitte. France. She was
the daughter of peasants named DOM
Unique Habas and Marie d'Abbadie.
A Bearnais from the village Of Boeilh.
whose name was Jean de SaintJean,
stayed in this inn, saw the pretty
maid, fell in love with her and on
May 30, 1719, welded her In the
church at Assat- They had several
daughters, the eldest OF whom on
Feb. 20, 1854. was married at Boeilh
to Henri Bernadotte, physician, son
of Jean Bernadotte. master tailor.
Their son was Napoleon's Marshal
Bernadotte, who became king Of Swe-
den and whose great-grandsons and
great-granddaughte are respectively
King Gustave V. Of Sweden, King
Haakon VII. OF Norway and the
Queen of Denmark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
A GLIMPSE OF YOURSELF.
Get II by Reading a Cosby Letter
You Wrote Years Ago.

There is nothing more interesting
than to come across Unexpectedly an
intimate and gossipy letter that one
wrote oneself ten or fifteen years ago.
In reading such a letter one Is looking
at oneself from the outside. The proc
ess is a good deal like looking out of
the window and seeing oneself go past
in the crowd. The strange part of the
matter is that IN reading such a docu-
ment one is generally filed with sort
of pity for the fellow who wrote 1t.
he seems to have been rather uncer-
tain of himself. He CROPPED for his
facts and his ideas. Evidently he did
not know much. He was merely an
imperfect adumbration Of the admira-
BILE person who is now overlooking his
correspondence, chr That Is the first
impression. But presently one feels
differently about 1t. Those half baked
opinions may now have hardened into
dogmas. We may now be cocksure
of what once we only surmised. But
who is SO hopelessly wrong as the
cocksure man? II the person one
was fifteen years ago could contem-
plate effectively the person one is
now perhaps he would pity the pur.
blind dogmatist more than we pity the
cropping experimentalist- - New York
Mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20

How many people use the expression
"a regular bedlam" without knowing
bedlam's where or what" Bedlam
was the popular corruption Of Bethle-
hem, the name of an insane asylum in
London, first established in 1923.
Owing to the prevalent ignorance of
that age, 1t was a place Of chains and
manacles and stocks and finally be-
came so filthy and loathsome that NJ
man could enter It II was rebuilt
several times, but even as late as 1872
the institution was marked by its
cruelty to inmates. The poor lunatics
were chained and logged at certain
stages of the moons age. Preacher
GUS floors were arranged that, slipping
suddenly, precipitated the unsuspect-
ing ones into baths Of surprise"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
SEE THE. FUNNY SIDE.
Use Your Sense Of Humor When Ola
tressina Situations Arise.

Use Your Sense Of Humor When Dis-
tressins Situations Arise.
= Humor proves to be the saving
clause of many distressing situation.
The trouble with most of Us Is that
we take our troubles altogether too
seriously. We fail to see the funny
side of things that for the moment
concern us. even though we are quick
to grasp it when we are mere on
lockers.
In the face Of gathered clouds that
seem TO shut out the sunshine forever
It is not a bad idea to remind ourselves
that this old mother earth has been
revolving on her axis for countless
ages, that generations OF men have
come and gone for thousands Of years
and that the march Of human progress
has gone right along in the forward
direction despite what seemed to be
occasional setbacks.
Laugh and the world laughs with
you" There is humor in nearly every
situation IL we can only see 1t from
the right angle. Those Of rs who try
to smile in adversely and think how
much more laughable 1t would be II
conditions were reversed at least fee