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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
eoUGHEs OUT BOTH EYES.
Terrible Self-Punishment OF SeIf-Con-
fessed Forger.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Arrested for a
series of small forgeries, A j. Helm,
founder of a manufacturing company
of Milwaukee, gouged out both of his
eyes in self-punishment q do not
believe in suicide" said Helm, but
| shall never see daylight again or
forge another check, and l am more
at peace than l have been for some
time"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
BATTLESHIP AWARD.
Newport News Company Will Prob.
ably Get Hondsome Contract.

Washington.-Secretary of the Navy
Meyer will probably award the con-
tract for the construction of Uncle
Sans $15,000,0OO dreadnought Penn
sylvania to the Newport News Ship
building Company. 1t is authoritative
ly stated that the vessel will have
reciprocating engines and follow the
departments plans, The ship will be
the most powerful in the world.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
PENSIONS FOR UTAH MOTHERS
Legislature Passes Bill Providing
Minimum OF $40 a Month.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-The Moth
ers' Pension bill, providing for a mini
mum pension of SO month to moth
ers having one child dependent on
them for support and 81 month for
each additional child, was passed by
the Senate. The bill already has been
passed by the House and now goes to
the Governor for his approval.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

An English writer is said In a Lon.
don dispatch to have worked in New
York as "a newspaper man, a waiter,
and. in fact, in almost any capacity
in the lower strata of the great city,"
Thanks, awfully!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
THE CABINETS SOUVENIRS.
Chairs They Occupied Taken From
White House, As Usual.

Washington.-The first actual steps
toward the excavation of the White
House Offices by President Taft and
his official family took place, when
the chairs were removed from the
cabinet room. These chairs, the per-
sonal property of their occupants, al
ways are kept by the President and
the cabinet members when they retire
from office.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
WOMEN WIN IN JERSEY.
House concurs In Senate Resolution
To Submit Suffrage To Voters.

Trenton, n. 1.-THE New Jersey AS
sembly, after hours of debate, con-
Cured in the Senate resolution pro-
viding for an amendment to. the State
Constitution giving women the ballot
right. The House passed the measure
By vote of 46 to 5, but only after
several of the members had engaged
in bitter denunciation of each other.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
POWERS TO ACT FOR TURKEY.
Given Free Hand To Conclude Peace
With Allies.

London.-The Turkish Government
definitely abandoned its prohibitive
stipulations in connection with peace
and placed the Ottoman cause I'M
reservedly in the hands of the Eu-
ropean powers, with a request to
conclude peace as advantageously as
possible for Turkish interests. I'm
less, as has been the case before,
Turkey changes her mind before
terms can be concluded, it is believed
here direct peace negotiations will be
resumed speedily with every prospect
of an early settlement
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
CAPTAIN RosTRoN GETS MEDAL
Taft Presented Testimonial To
Rescuer Of Titanic PASSENGERS.

Washington. A gold medal Of
honor and the thanks of Congress
was presented to Captain A. II. Ros-
iron, commander of the steamship
Carpathia, who rushed to the rescue
of the passengers who survived the
sinking Of the Inflated Titanic. Cap
tain Rostron drove his ship at full
speed through a sea Of floating ice,
and saved hundreds of lives. The
presentation of the medal was made
at the White House by President
Taft.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

newly discovered cold light"
ainly no more effective than the
ght which CLEANS in ones wifes
eyes hen one comes home at three
o'clock in the morning after a spell
Of exhausting work at the office.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

New York man, arrested for theft,
Id 1t on to prenatal mark caused
y mouse. Living up to the old stunt
( when the cops away, the mice
i'll play"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A tutor in mathematics in an east
1rn college has entered the bank
uptcy courts, fling liabilities of $421,-
800 This man should certainly have
been the head of his department.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
FRANCE TO BE READY.
Proposal For $1ooooo,ooo For War
Materials.

Paris.-The French Parliament was
asked to appropriate Immediately
$1O0,000,000 for the renewal and in
crease of ornaments and war ma
terials" This request was made by
the ministers of war and finance in a
note which said: Recent wars have
shown conyincingly' that nations
means of defense should be kept
abreast Of the progress of science and
military art"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

New York woman involved in
rimonial troubles says that the
It Of her husbands first wife is
cause Of 1t all. Why don't she
him give W the ghost?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
SONORA GUSTS MAYfoRENA.
State Congress Decides To Accept
Huerta Government.

Tucson, Ariz.-The Sonora State
Congress decided to accept the Huerta
provisional government The Cover
nor's office will be declared vacant,
owing to the refusal of Governor May
torena to accept the party in power
in Mexico City. Ygnacio Bonillas,
candidate for Governor at the last
election, probably will be appointed
provisional Governor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

terms have been found in finger
wis in high-priced restaurants.
obably an exclusive and superior
I'd, yet thrown In without extra
arge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

reparations are bling made to lee
rich mothers on the care of chill
I. AS usual, the lecturing will be
by unmarried women.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A man who had four aces beaten by
a straight flush called the police, max
ing the second bad call of the episode.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
SCOTS WIDOW GETS NEWS.
Sends Wireless To Brother That She
Is In Good Health

London.-Dr. Bruce, a brother of
Lady Robert F. Scott, widow of the
Antarctic explorer, received a wireless
dispatch from his sister, saying that
she had just heard of her husbands
death and that she was in good health
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

I'm city is said to record the
of all its dogs in the city direc-
n order to increase the popula-
list Writing doggerel?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

Moscow woman challenged her
band to duel and killed him, just
luse he was jealous of her. An
way Of proving ones fidelity.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A Milwaukee man wants official help
to keep people from kissing his baby.
He might let the child smear its face
with molasses candy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A Chicago professor says there are
more insane persons in this country
than college students. Some profess
sors possibly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A Seattle judge has ruled that 1t is
not proper for husband and wife to sit
on the same jury. That would only
be eleven jurors?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

The Prince Of Wales is learning to
play the bagpipe to develop his lungs,
and probably will go barelegged to
endanger them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A student Of such things says that
long sleep tends to produce crime, but
criminals arg always trying to catch
Neir vicfims mapping,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

American monographs are popular
In all parts Of the world They are
popular with their owners. of course,
not the neigbbors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

'kable duel has just taken
Hungary, where the com.
tctually injured each other
NOR was satisfied.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A Delaware hotel has four cats regu-
larly employed to deal with rats.
Wonder who furnishes the rats?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

So patriotic is the average citizen
that he will not express even an opin-
ion, proferring to send it by parcel
post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A New Jersey man, 100 years old,
says he shaves himself without a
scratch. But think of all the practice
he's had.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

Philadelphia lawyer says that
ster Is not good sport. But most
hem are good spenders.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

The London hotel that gained a
world wide reputation through it's
onions is making a strong bid for
fame.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
BLOW UP POSToFFIcE.
Yesgmen Commit Two Robberies Near
DeIaware-Pennsylvania Line.

Wilmington. Del-Yeggs broke into
the postofIice at Yorklyn, Del, and at
Linwood, Pa, just over the State
line, and succeeded in getting $1,000
in stamps and money at Yorklyn and
$1,000 in stamps at Linwood Dyna-
mite was used to blow the safes at
both places and it could be that the
same gang did both jobs
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A divorce case at Reno took nine
minutes for trial They've got the
thing down to a system there, all
right
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A Boston bandit just captured an
nonnces that he never robbed the
poor Certainly not. What chance
had he?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

II you save your money you will be
called a "tightwad" If you scatter 1t
you will be referred to as a spend
thrift"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

A Boston physician says whiskers
are sort Of capillary fungus. There
are some that look 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

ing paper was discovered IN
but it has been mighty hard
k ever since to find any when you
1t It.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
$7,37e, oooo BALANCE FOR YEAR.
Heavy Drinking and Smoking Cause
Surplus In Treasury.

Washington.-The booming of Gus
toms receipts and the record drink
ing and smoking of Americans, yield
ing enormous internal revenue re-
turns, have given the Federal Govern
ment surplus of $7379,000 for the
current fiscal year, as compared with
a deficit of s20,570,000 a year ago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
impossible to cor
fellow can try.

Tn, milk was used
Q. Must have been
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

Leap year" says an eastern paper,
to be fruitful" And doubtless
e few lemons as well as
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

next thing will be a
lie Ibe service between the
ty a. farm.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06
Romans May Have We

Every one is aware
gold mines have beer
Africa and speculate
to the identity of the
ed them. A news lite
informs US that a
lately been found
of one of these mir
sent to the curate
British Museum, v
was struck during
Emperor Diocletia
the letter adds t
coins are not RAJ
be unsafe to dra
as to the age OF
tionality of the J
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

The yew tree lives four or five hun
dred years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-06

Mother" asl
have the same
has %
why, John
well, it sa
lesson that h.
tablets"
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
LANiER DOTS

Well, as l have been absent
for some time, l will come again.
What has become of all the
writer's to the Jimp? You must
pick up courage and come again.
We love to read your news.
Messers George Burns, Cary
FAINT, Bob FAINT and Master Cur
tbs FAINT visited the Shreveport
Fair last week.
Misses Eddie and Octavia
Burns was in Linden shopping
Thursday.
George Lee and wife and Miss
Lee Duncan were the guests of
Mrs. Maggie Duncan last Sun
day evening.
Mrs. w. M. Hatcher was shop
ping in Jefferson last week.
Miss Daisy Clonninger of Cave
Sraings, was the guest of the
Burns girls Saturday night, re-
turning home Sunday morning.
Quite a crowd attended the
show at Lanier w G q n G sday
night. They report having lots
| fun.
Messers w. NJ. Hines and w.
a. Burns made a talk on truck
growing at Webs store Monday.
Tom Burns. Misses Daisy
Clonninger, Ellen, Eddie and DC.
tavia Burns, spent a few hours
pleasantly with Miss Lee Duncan
Saturday night
Rev. l.. II. Mathison took din
ner with G.. T.. Burns and family
Saturday.
Dewie Duncan and wife was
the guests of the latter parents
MIR. and Mrs. Il. X. Hatcher.
Sunday.
Master Ebert Trempcr and
sisters. Mabel and Le,,ie. attend
cd preaching at Shiloh Sunday.
VIII Burns aud wife spen, a
few hours with George Barns
and family one night las, week
| hear the murmur of wedding
bells somewhere. Hurrahl Won
who will leave us next
would mt be surprised II IL was nj
IT. G.
August Tresnper Is all smile.
ov.- his new buggy.
| Wishing the Jlmplscuse an1
lis many readers success. re-
Uain Aunt Sarah.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
Good Fiction for November

An attractive list of stories
make up the fiction of the South
ern Woman's Magazine, among
these being the first installment
of "Scufiles," a typical tale OF
the post bellum South by Sally
Nelson Robinson; How Little
Mother Forgot, a heart-touch
ing episode of mother love, by
Katherine Atherton Grimes;
Mars Roberts Thanksgiving
Day." new story with an old
flavor, by Eedith Tatum; Ashes
of Roses" a psychological frag-
ment, by Florence de Sage
Wightman; and the Chicken
Lady's Letter." a chaming tale
of eagerness and optimism, by
Grace Allen.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13

AS we have not seen any OF
old Maid" in quite while, will
come with our budget of news.
What has really become Of Old
Maid? She surely has married
and gone to some distant land, or
on account of these cold snaps,
probably she has to stay indoors
We are having some pretty
days and bright weather.
| will venture to say our school
at Halls is progressing nicely
with Mrs. Vernon Wilson as
teacher.
Good Roads Day was well re-
membered in Comet. Hurrah
for the good roadersi
Quite number of Comet peo-
pie attended church at Shiloh
and Moore's Chapel Sunday.
Mr.. Mrs. Lewis Jaynes spent
Sunday as guests of their cousin,
Tom Lindsay and family of
Stalls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carter
spent Saturday and Sunday in
Comet, guests of relatives.
Will Mcfarland of Shiloh com.
munity was royalty entertained
Sunday afternoon by Miss Vera
Jaynes.
Misses Fannie and LOWE
Schellinger were Ursery Hill
visitors Saturday and Sunday,
guests of Miss Burma Duncan.
Tony .Ragland and family and
Jess Heliman are moving this
week to Prospect community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harper Scuddy
of Ursery Hill was in Comet
Sunday.
William Davis visited home
folks at Kellyville Saturday and
Sunday.
Bud Stone was in Comet
Thursday on special business.
There was singing at Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Schellinger's
Saturday night. 1t was well at
tended and reported fine time
and good singing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carwile
were Lodi visitors Monday.
There will be a singing at
Halls School House Sunday af
ternoon. Everybody come.
We are glad to welcome Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Wilson to our ON
munity.
The wedding bells of Comet
are expected to ring soon.
With success to the Jimp and
its many readers, we remain
Ned and Bill.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
A Splendid SALARY
WORKING FOR UNCLE SAM

The Tyler Commercial College
Of Tyler, Texas. makes special
ty Of preparing young people to
pass the Civil Service Examina
ton as stenograper, typist and
bookkeper. These examinations
are held in the Fall aand Spring
of each year. So far as we have
been able to ascertain, every one
of our graduates who has stood
the examination has passed. and
every one who has passed has
received an appointment. This
class of Civil Service work pays
5000 year and upwards; our
students seldom start at less than
81 900 for the first year This
line of Civil Service work is
about the safest work that a
young person could pursue.
With us they are sure of being
able to pass the examination;
when the have passed the exami-
nation, when they have the posi-
ton, they are sure Of good
salary; they are also sure of
easy hours and promotion. Make
your arrangements now so that
you can be ready for the Spring
examination. Write for cata-
logue and full particulars. If
you cannot enter in person to
take the work. take our course
by mail; it is practical, it is
thorough; guaranteed to be as
recommended or it costs you
nothing. For full particulars
address Civil Service Dept,
Tyler Commercial College, Ty-
Ter, Texas. State coursd inter
ested in.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
Resolutions OF Respect

Resolutions OF respect adopted
by the Missionary Society of
the NJ. r.. church South, JefYcr.
son, Texas:
1t has pleased God in his provi-
dence TO translate, on Oct. 10Th,
the soul of our beloved sister,
Mrs. NJ A. Northen.
Whereas, She has been a faith
full, earnest, and devoted member
of our body for almost fifty
years.
Whereas, Her constant, gentle
and beautiful life was an inspira
ton to each of us who had the
blessing of her friendship, for
she always said she loved every
one" and everyone loved her.
Therefore be it
Resolved. First: That our
Missionary Society, which she
was made a life memb Der four
years ago, has lost one of its
most faithful members.
Second, That we believe ear
nestly that she is among those
blessed ones who die in the Lord
and we feel fully assured of her
eternal happiness.
Third; That we earnestly pray
that each of as may follow the
example which she constantly
kept before US, of a soul who
knew and loved her Savior and
endured as seeing Him who is
invisible, and her memory is a
star leading us to find where our
Savior abides.
Fourth; That we extend the
love and sympathy of our body
to the bereaved ones, with the
earnest prayer that the God who
was with her through the valley
of the shadow of death may suS
tain them in this and in every
sorrow.
Fifth; That copy of these
Resolutions be recorded in our
minutes and be sent to each of
her loved ones.
Mrs. B. +. Sherrell,
Mrs. J. M. beware, Sr
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
A Conservative Cough

A cough that bothers you continual
ly is one of the danger signals which
warns OF consumption. DR. Kings
New Discovery stops the cough. loos-
ems the chest, Danish rever and let you
sleep peacefully. The first dose checks
the symptoms and gives prompt relief.
Mrs A + Me..z, of Glen Ellyn, Iowa.
writes: DR. Kings New Discovery
cured a stubborn cough after six week g
doctoring failed to help. Try it. as it
as tt will do the same for you. Best
medicing for coughs, colds, throat and
lung troubles. Money back if it fails.
Price SOC and 81. All druggists, by
mail II f Bucklen Il Co. Philadel-
phia or st. Louis
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
Nearly Every Child Has Worms

Paleness, at times a flushed face, I'M
natural hunger, picking their nose
great thirst, etc, are indications Of
worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer Is a
reliable, thorough medicine for the re-
moval of all kinds of worms from
children and adults. Kickapoo Worm
Killer in pleasant candy form, aids d.
gestion, tones the system, overcoming
constipation and increasing the action
eff the liver. Is perfectly safe for even
the most delicate children. Kockapoo
Worm Killer makes children happy
and healthy. 25e. Guarantee. Try it,.
Drug stores or by mail Kickapoo In
dian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and
st Louis,
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
Saved His Foot

X d Ely, of Bantam, 0. suffered from
horrible ulcer on his for fonr years.
Doctors advised amputation. but be
refused and reluctantly tried Buck
lens Arnica Salve as last resort. He
wrote:s l used your salve and my foot
was soon completely cured. Best rene
dy for burns, cuts, bruises and eczema
Get bog today. Only 25c. All drug
gists or by mail. II f Bucklen & Co.
Philadelphia or ST Louis.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
For Children There is Nothing
Better

A cough medicine for children must
help their coughs and colds without
bad effects on their little stomachs and
bowels. Foley's Honey and Tar ex-
actly fills this need. No opiates. no
sour stamach. no constipation follows
its use, Stuffy colds, wheezy breath
ing, coughs and Group are all quickly
helped, Sold by Allen Urquhart.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13

The raising Of silkworms is to
be undertaken on a large scale
on Long Island by English CAPT
talists. The United States de
partment of agriculture will go
to an unusual length to assist in
making the enterprise success
full. Attempts to grow silk
worms We're made thirty years
ago, but proved a failure.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
Nervous and Sick Headaches

Torpid liver. constipated bowels and
disordered stomach are the causes of
these headaches. Take DR. King s
New Life Pills, you will be surprised
how quickly you will get relief They
stimulate the different organs to do the
work properly. No better regulator
for the liver and bowels. Take 25c and
invest in a box today. All druggists
or by mail II f Bucklen 4 Co, phila-
delphia and st Louis.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
A Night of Terror

Few nights are more terrible than
that of mother looking on her child
choking and gesping for breatq during
an attack Of Group, and nothing In the
houge to relieve it. Many mothers
have passed such nights of terror in
this situation. little forethoupht
will enable you to avoid all this.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is GER
tain cure for Group aid has never been
known to fail. Keep it at hand. Sold
by lien Urquhart.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13

Every family that has children is
liable to have Group; invariably at night
If Billiards. Horehound Syrup is kept
in the house, it saves going after the
medicine at an inconvent time and
checks the attack promptly. Price 25c
SOC and 81 per bottle Sold by A lien
Urouhart
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13

In severe cases Of sore lungs, you
need an internal and external remedy
Buy the dollar size Horehound Syrup,
YOU get two remedies for the price of
one. With every dollar bottle there is
a free Herrick's Red Pepper Porous
Plaster for the chest. Sold by Allen
UrQuhart.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13

A comparison of 625 star ath-
letes of the Naval Academy,
with $50 non athletes, in both
cases from the classes of 1892
1911, shows that apparently the
non athletes are in better physi-
cal condition than the athletes
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13

A napthaline locomotive con
structed at the Creusote works
in France weighs Is tons, devel-
ops 17-hOrsepOWer, costs OF
cents per hour to operate and is
expected to be used where water
is scarce or bad or for military
operations.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13
ROby- Tomatoes have proved

ROby- tomatoes have proved
a profitable crop to. It. H. Lon
don, one of the most enterpris.
ing farmers Of this city. He has
realized more than $500 from the
sale Of love apples emanating
from one and a hoe half acre
patch of irrigated land and ex-
poets further profit of $40 if
there is no early devastating
frOStS.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-11-13

Recent excavations of an an
cient Roman villa near Liege
discloses fragments Of coal,
leading to the belief that the
fuel was mined in Belgium as
far back as the beginning of the
Christian era.