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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Everybody In Hard Luck.

Suddenly he stepped up to a gentle
man, who was waiting for the train.
and, tapping him lightly on the shout
der, said: Excuse me, but old you
drop a five-pound note7" at tho same
time holding out In his hand the ar
ucle.
The gentleman questioned gazed a
moment at the note, assumed an anx-
ious look, made hasty search Of his
pockets. and said; why, so did, and
hadn't missed It," holding out an
eager hand.
The elderly hunter took the name
and address Of the loser and, putting
the note in his pocket, turned away
well" said the other, do you want
It all as q reward?"
"Oh, did not find one" remarked
the benevolent one with another
beam; but 1t struck me that in bis
place like London there must be 1
quantity Of money lost, and upon in
quiry I found that you are the one
hundred and thirty-first man who los
a five-pound note this morning. Lon
don Answers.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
MATURE" RESCUES WOMAN
Fire Destroys a House That Was
Moved by Flood Into
Canal Path.

Louisville.-That English poet who
wrote Mature never did betray the
heart that loved her''-and Mrs. Ellen
Clark-were INDICATED when fire OF
mysterious origin destroyed the wom-
ans house here recently.
Several years ago Mrs. Clarks cot
tage was foated off its lot and deposit
ed squarely on the route through
which the government subsequently
decided to construct a canal. Then II
came time, a few weeks ago, to tell
her that she must move the house out
of Uncle Sans way, she replied:
Mature put it there; nature can re
move It," and that was all they were
able to get out of her until they paid
her a cash consideration Of $3.50 to
sign jump-claim papers.
And now Mrs. Clark is pointing tc
the ashes and haunting the fedora
agents with II told you So"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
snarrow Sets House AbInzs.

An English sparrow was the cause
of three houses catching fre at Law
renceburg, Ind. recently, and had It
not been for the prompt work Of the
neighbors and friends all would have
been destroyed. The sparrow was
building nest under the caves Of the
home Of Mrs. Mary Weber, and It
picked up long cotton string from a
pile of rubbish that had Just been
burned. With the burning string in
it's beak, the sparrow few to the roof
Of Mrs. Sophia Skaters house, then
to Otto McCright's house and then to
the roof Of Emanuel Wuest'B home,
where 1t dropped the burning string,
A fire started in the shingles Of each
building Each was extingushed by
neighbors before much damage was
done.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
HANDS ITCHED AND BURNED

Warrenton, Va.-''My little girl was
troubled with eczema for three years.
Her hands burned and itched and look
ed as II they were scalded. She could
not sleep at night; had 70 be up all
night to keep her hands in warm wa
ter. She rubbed her hands and large
white blisters came full Of yellow wa
ter. Then sores came and yellow cor
ruption formed. She could not take
hold of anything with her hands. l
used an ointment and tried a treat
ment, but nothing did her any good.
30 l got some Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment. After bathing her hands with
the Cuticura Soap and applying the
.Cuticura Ointment l was astonished
to see the great relief, and Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured her
hands in three weeks" (Signed)
Mrs. John W. Wines, Mar. s, 1919.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept l., Boston
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Hero Of "Life on the Mississippi,
on Duty to End.
Famous Character Resented Notori-
ety-Dlsllked Use Of His Name
by Mark Twain, Who Was
Under His Tutslaae.
= ~ 90 10 '''57s'555 70

st. Louis, Mo.-Horace q. Bixby,
the best known of the Mississippi
river pilots, who taught the art to
Mark Twain, is dead. Captain Bixby
died suddenly at his home.
Dr. Rolla Bracy, coroner of st.
Louis county, who held an inquest,
said death was caused by apoplexy.
Captain Bixby was eighty-six years
old, al-d was still In the river service
at the time OF his death. He daily ex.
pected call to take out the govern
ment towboat Nokomis. He arose
early and dressed, A little later his
wife went to his room and found him
lying dead on his bed, He died as he
often had said he wished to die, Sin
the harness."
Captain Bixby's fame rests upon
the writing of cub pilot, one OF the
many youths he taught-Samuel
Clemens mark Twain. He made an
epic of the days he spent with Bixby
and the plots name was known
throughout the world. Captain Bixby
received hundreds of letters from
strangers who knew him solely
through Mark Twain's books. This
became distasteful to him, and dur
ing late years he had avoided all men
ton of Mark Twain's name.
The sixty-six years Captain Bixby
spent in the pilot house marked the
growth and gradual decline of steam
boat days on the Mississippi and ohiC
rivers. While pilot on the Missouri
river in 1858 his boat would b.
stopped by buffalo herds crossing tn,
river one day and by Sioux WARRIOR
the next.
In the Civil war he was chief pilo
for the Union feet besieging Vicks
burg and Memphis. He always hell
the Union victory at Memphis due t,
the information he gave Commodor
Foote. Later. as a principal stock
holder and commander Of the fines
steamboats, In the Anchor service
Captain Bixby was known the lengtl
of the Mississippi. He ran the Cit
Of Alton when It made the singl
trip record of $4,000 clear,
On the decline Of river commerc
he entered government service.
Captain Bixby was pilot of the Pau
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
OLD PILOT is DEAD

Jones about 1856, when Samuel Glenn.
ems became his pupil. Clemens then
gathered material later used for his
Life on the Mississippi" Years
later, after he won literary fame, he
made a trip from st. Louis to New
Orleans with Captain Bixby, and only
few years ago was his guest in st.
Louis.
Captain Bixby was Of small physi-
que, nervous and wiry. He had a
tremendous energy Throughout his
river service he kept a diary, record
ing daily the events and the shifting
Of the river current. This record the
United States government is anxious
to get and it probably will be EN-.
bodied in a book which will further
perpethate Captain BiIby's fame.
Mark Twain in his writing made
Captain Bixby out a profane man,
This was incorrect, his other friends
say. He was, by reputation, gentle
in speech and courteous to all men
he met.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
BLUEJN LIVES IN WOODS
Hawks. Owls and other Birds Are
leased and Tormented by These
Noisy Blrda.

The blueiay likes best 10 live IN
thick woods but Il often comes into
open fields. orchards and near dwell
ings IN search OF food When Il dis
covers you II assumes proud and
angry air OF concelt and defiance.
Tho bluOjay's upper parts are pur-
plish-blue. The lower parts are pur-
plish-gray The wings and tail are
bright blue with black bars. The tail
feathers are tipped with white. II has
a crested head.
The bluejay builds its nest about
twenty feet above ground, Il is made
OF twigs and fine roots. From four to
six eggs are laid. They ere OF a green
ish drab color necked with brown.
Doubtless the bluejay helped 70
name itself. as It's common utterance
is long drawn. LAY, Jay. Jay" This
cry, with the bright blue color. has
given It its name.
While the Jay sings no song II Is
able TO initiate the calls Of other
birds, by which means II often at
tracts them. II likes 10 tease and
torment the owl and especially the 1T
tie sparrow hawk This is done by
initiating the cry Of a wounded bird
which draws the hawk near. Then
several Jays will dart at the hawh
squealing and irolieking about Fl
great glee. Sometimes the play ends
in a tragedy. for the hawk pouncei
upon one Of them 10 the dismay o.
the others. Jays may be Gagged GnC
tanned like crows and some writeri
say they can be taught TO utter words
Bird Studies" by Herman G. ID
0roat.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

CHILLS. Cheatham's Chill Tonic Is the
only medicine which has entirely cured
me of chills. After spending great
deal of money for several years to get
cured, bought and used your Cheat
hams Chill Tonic which cured me and
also two of my children. l recommend
1t to all as the best Chill Tonic I ever
saw, says Mr.. T. ]. House of Butcher,
Texas. Guaranteed to cure malaria or
price promptly refunded. All dealers
sell 1t in SOC bottles. MID by A. B.
Richards Medicine Company, Sherman,
Texas.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

rhages which would last for weeks and !
was not able TO sit up in bed. suffered
a great deal with my back and was so
nervous could scarcely sleep at night,
and did not do any homework for three
years.
"Now / can do as much work as
any woman Of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit l have received
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. recommend your remedies
TO all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread and unquali-
fed endorsement. We know of no other
medicine which has such q record Of
success as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. For more than 30
years It has been the standard remedy
for woman's Ills.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia IL. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound win help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfldential) Lynn, Mass, for ad-
vice. Your letter will be opened
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

81 was very happy" said the profes-
sor, when, afer years Of wooing, che
finally said Yes.
But why did you break the engage
ment 80 soon after?" asked his friend
Man, It was she that dissolved It y
"Really?" said his friend. How did
that happen?"
ut was due to my accused absent
mindedness. When, few days later
l called at her home, l again asked
her to marry me"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Polar Exploration.

North polar exploration had attract
cd the attention of adventurous and
ambitious men for nearly 400 years
before Peary reached the top Of the
world. Search for the south pole has
always proved less attractive, and
only during the last 140 years have
explorers turned their attention toward
the goal recently reached by Amund-
sen.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Lhassa, which is the capital Of
Tibet, for generations was known as
the Forbidden City, because Of its
political and religious exclusiveness.
In 1904 a British armed expedition
opened the mysterious old city. Pre-
vious to that time practically every
European traveller had been stopped
In his efforts to reach the place. The
population in Lhasa is about $4,000.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
TURKEYS TO FIGHT WORMS

and the army worms had just started
in. l drove my turkeys in my field
and they ate the army worms up in
two days, and if it had not been for
my turkeys l would have lost 500
bushels of corn by those worms.
$50 please send me a check for said
amount, for that is the only way to
destroy the army worms"
Congress recently appropriated s25s
900 to eliminate the worm.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
JUDGE LOSES HIS CLOTHES
s; Lawyers and Kansas Jurist Pre-
tend to Be Boys by the River
With Sad Results.

Kansas City, Mo.-seven lawyers
from this city went to a fishing re-
sort near here and thought they would
spend the week end in the old-fash-
Toned way. Their boy nature got the
best of them, and they all went swim
ming-bathing suits barred. When
they were ready to return to camp a
suit of clothes belonging to Judge
John c Pollock of the Kansas federal
court was missing.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

The woman who cares for a clean,
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath,
will find Paxtine Antiseptic a Joy for
ever At druggists, 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Only Way TO Get Rid Of the "Pests,'
Says a Georgia Farmer-conaress
Gives $4,000 for Work.

Washington.-M. NJ. Kicklighter, a
farmer at Groyeland, Ga, has sent
this tip to congress Of a way TO rid
the south Of the army worm:
Il saw your advertisement in the
Atlanta paper for aid to check the
army worm. I had ten acres Of corn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Smoked Same Pine Is Years.

,Charlerol, Pa.-Mrs. Susanna Blatch-
ford, aged 81, died at Vesta, this
county. She leaves fourteen children
and $50 grandchildren, The decedent
was an inveterate smoker and for the
last twenty-five years had used the
same pipe.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Too Much RAnnnoIation.

How foolish you women are" said
Mr.. NAgg to his better half. you
don't catch men doing such things as
Joining Don't Worry clubs"
''Of course not" snapped Mrs. Nagg.
Men couldn't give up the pleasure Of
worrying their wives"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Fears Fish Had HxdrophobIa.

New York.-Fearing that a pickerel
that bit him on the toe had hydro,
phobia, Fred Henry Of Brooklyn has
sent the head of the fish to the Pas.
teur institute for examination.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
The Marvel Of Il.

''There is one thing in life which al
ways struck me as queer"
What Is that?"
while so few are successful in look
ing for an opening, almost every one
can find himself in a hole"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
The Iona and Short Of II.

Struggling young lawyers mix
things up, don't they?"
I'm what way?"
"They seldom have a brief career
when they run short"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

To prevent Malaria Is far better than
to cure II. In malarial countries take q
dose OF OHIDINE regularly once each weel,
and save yourself from Chills and Fever and
other malsrial troubles.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

A great majority Of summer Ills are
due 10 Malaria in suppressed form. Las
Iitude and headaches are but two symp-
toms. OXIDINE eradicates the Malaria
germ and tones up the entire system.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

As summer tonic there is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDINE. II not
only builds up the system, but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

believe i can safely
say now that ] am 3
we'll woman. / was
reared on a farm and
had all kindsof heavy
work TO do which
caused the troubles
that came on me la
ter. For five years
during the Change Of
Life | was not able
TO lift a pail of wa
ter. / had hemor-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Marks-So your Italian barber re-
fused to shave you. Why was that?
Parks-I told him I'd Just had a
Turkish bath.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Easy.

IT put the wrong couples together
at that dinner and l don't know what
to DO about my mistakes"
why, repair them"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

A woman's mind is continually run
ming to clothes. If she isn't talking
through her hat she's laughing in her
sleeve.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Gaynor Asks Laborer for Chew.
Flew York.-Mr. Gaynor disclosed
one of his habits by asking labofer
IN front of the City hall for a chew
OF tobacco.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

The old hat on woman's head
hasn't the slightest resemblance to the
new one she has on her mind.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
After Dark.

Honest as the day is long, chr
Absolutely. But you'd better keep
your chicken coop locked"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Comparative Possession,
II have an abstract theory"
That's nothing. I've got a concrete
cellar"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

II your appetite Is not what It should be
perhaps Malaria is developing. 1t affects
the whole system. OXIDINE will clear
away the germs, rid you Of Malaria and gen.
orally improve your condition.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Ma. Winslow's soothinR syrup for Chiidrsn
teethtng, softens the gums, reduces inhammA-
ton, alloys pain, cures wind collie. 25o . bOtala
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Ideals in America are almost as high
as the cost of living.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

The Editor-Well, there's hardly
any chance Of our going to war with
Japan.
The Reporter-I'm glad Of that.
never could spell those Japanese
names.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

More often It is the man who gets
Justice that kicks
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Appropriate Trimmings.

what was that Ice palace trimmed
WITH"
II suppose 1t had q handsome
friexe."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Never trust your secrets to the mails
or the females, either.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
CRITICAL time
|. OF WOMAN'S LIFE
From 30 to so Years of Age
How 1t May Be Passed
in Safety.

Odd, Va.:-"I am enjoying better
health than ! have for 20 years, and /
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Men and women who are odd might
get even by marrying.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
M AND BUILD vi VIZ, THE SYSTEM rs5:TI EN-
CHILL TONIC, You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing IL is simply Quinine and Iron in tasteless
form, and the most enectuRl FORM kor grown
people and children, TO cents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Don't get your colors mixed when
you set out to paint the town.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

TmporIant TO MothOFe
Examine carefully every bott1 81
CASToRIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that II
Bears the M </~
Signature of A1NZZIzSw
In Use For Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoris
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
Appropriate.

Appropriate.
THAT angling friend of yours GER
tainly has fitting physique"
I'm what way?"
Il noticed he has fishy eyes and a
decided catch in his voice"
One way to become popular is to let
other people impose on you
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11

Many a dear girl remains in the
Bpinster class because men are looking
for something cheaper.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-09-11
The ChamberIayne School

A Country School for Boys at Richmond Va. Board
ing Department limited. Individual Instruction.
second session begins Sept %, 1912 OGChAmberaynS,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-06-25
Bruce-Brown /.
First Winner
(By United Press Leased .yire.)


DIEPPE. France, June rs. -
David Bruce-Brown, American,
won the first days contest in the
International Grand Prix today,
covering ten laps, 470 miles, at
an average speed of rs miles an
hour. The race vas marked at
the opening by the overturnlng
of Collinet's French Gregoire car,
and the killing of his mechani-
clan. Collinet was seriously hurt.
Bruce-Brown and Ralph ae
Palma. the American entrants,
were strong favorites in the bet
ting. Both drove Flats. Bruce
Brown took an early lead I'm the
race and set the pace throughout.
The race will be completed to-
morrow when ten more laps will
be covered. Fifty-seven cars start
ed. Hemery's Lorraise-Deitrich
was forced out by motor troubles.
Brown official time for the ten
laps today was six hours thirty
i've minutes and 38 seconds.
COLLECT, a Frenchman driving a
Peugot was second, his time be-
ing six hours, 3s minutes and 40
seconds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-06-25
Here Is a Live Tip For
The Tacoma Tiger Team

Harmony, youth and large
tablespoonful of Clarke Griffith's
wisdom, garnished with Ger
many" chatefer's wit, pep and
chatter-and you have the dish
that is the talk of baseball just
now-the Washington club of the
American league, one time base
ment champions, now headed for
the top of the ladder like a ter
rier after an alley rat.
The Senators won 13 games in
row-12 on the road. They
started the streak with the second
game with Boston Decoration day
and have gone through the White
Sox, Browns and man-eating
Tigers like the Twentieth Cen
fury through Elyria.
Obscessed by the idea Of win
ming they play like fiends and
quit when the 9th man is retired
not before.
To ILLUSTRATES: In Detroit, Dubuc
BANKED them for eight innings,
allowing two hits. and In csSe
ninth they hammered out three
runs. and won the game.
The teams success can be at
tributed to many things-chiefly
the pitchers. Johnson, Groom,
Hughes and Cashion, the nerviest
quartet in the game; they back
up Engle, a 19-year-old phenom
and Mussar, another green one
from the o. and p.
Clarke Griffiths' knowledge of
pitchers must be given credit.
What the "O1d Fox doesn't
know about baseball hasn't been
invented. It may seem that he
derricks his pitchers without
cause sometimes when four or
five runs ahead-but he seldom
makes mistake. Griffith says
the teams success Is due to
Youth. Vim and Harmony. and
the greatest OF these Is Har-
mony."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-06-25
American Team Arrives In
Holland All Battered Up

ment in their condition, IL Is
doubtful If the trio will be able
to take part in the contests. This
would be a severe blow to Amer
ica's hopes as Shepperd was con-
sidered a sure winner In the 500
and 1900 metre events in which
he is entered, while Thorpe and
Ryan were figured certain point
winners.
The team will spend two days
training here, leaving Wednes-
day for Stockholm.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-06-25

Sheridan in the discus.
All the policemen save Erick-
son Is, or has been, a champion.
Erickson has jumped 6 feet 8
inches and can better this if
right and hard pressed, as he will
be when George Hovine, worlds
record holder, with 6 feet Is
inches to his credit, begins to
leap.
Mat McGrath will be first
choice in the hammer and Sc
pound weight events. He Is ex-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-06-25

Coast fleet. before the Dupont
Athletic club. Fox has defeated
Romeo Hagan and several other
fast boxers, and is to fight Harry
Forbes over the 20-round route at
Bremerton July A. Harry Isl I'M
proving rapidly.
If this Guy Hicks expects to
come in out of the woods and
meet a boxer who has proven his
worth before the Tacoma Athletic
club without previous trial, he
has another guess coming. Secre-
tary Harry Andrews today went
to Seattle to arrange for an in
ter-club match between Joe Bonds
and Dale, the fireman boxer.
Hicks will probably not appear.