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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
Destitutlen In Italy.

Rome, April 3.--King Victor Eman-
uel has contributed $4,000 towards
the establishment OF soup kitchens In
the province of Venice. where. owing
to unemployment, the destitution is
very great. The mayor Of Venice has
already sent $4,000 to the places
where there is the greatest suffering.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
WIRELESS STATIONS ALONG
GREAT LAKES

Chicago, ILL.,, April 3-Wireless sta
tions will be established in Milwau.
kee, Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo and 9TH
er important points on the Great
Lakes by company formed by the
steamer lines. Excessive rentals of
wireless outfits ON the boats has led
to the new move
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Ogg of West
Vine street are spending the week
end with relatives in Coshocton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
WOMEN FROM
As to S. TESTIFY
To the Merit Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
of Life.
Westbrook, Me. - "I was passing
through the Change of Life and had

pains in my back
and side and was 80
weak l could hardly
do my housework.
] have taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
it has done me a lot
Of good. l will re-
commend your med
icine to my friends
and give you permis-
sion to publish my
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06

DEATHS

Mrs. John Raymond

Mrs. John Raymond died at the
heoe OF her daughter, Mrs. John
smith, OF North Liberty, Saturday
morning at S:35 o'clock, after long
Hines OF diseases incident to old age.
Tue deceased was SO years old and is
survived by the following children;
Mrs. John Smith, Mrs, Washington
Bowers, Mr. George Wineland. all of
North Liberty, and Mrs, William Don,
nell OF Oklahoma, The funeral In
North Liberty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06

Mr.. Ell Londont of Utica is spend,
ing Easter in the city, the guest OF
hts mother.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
CONGREGATIONAL

The Ladies' Missionary society OF
the Congregational church met in the
church parlors Friday afternoon with
a large attendance. Mrs. Young called
the meeting to order at the usual hour
Hymn I'm the Cross of Christ Glory
Mrs. Fairchilds led the devotionals and
read the "Crucifixion" and prayer.
Prayers were voiced by Mrs. Hous-
ton and Mrs. Browning.
Hymn Father Of ALL"
After the usual business, Mrs. Hen.
ry Cooper presented the Easter Thank.
offering service which consisted of re-
sponsive readings and the hymn 20
Love that Will Not Let Me Co." "The
Day of Resurrection" and Savior, Thy
Dying Love-" and the reading of a
prayer by the society, Easter Story"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
Ohio Man Lands Job,

Washington. April 3.--Prcsident
Wilson appointed j. X. Huddie of Fort
Recovery. o.. consular assistant
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
Official Denial

NO WAR TAX on HOMESTEAD LAND
is to be placed on Homestead lands In
Western Canada having been given con-
siderable circulation In the States, this is
has been placed, and there is no intention
TO place war tax of any nature on such
lands. (Signed) w. ID. SCOTT.
Supt. of immigration.
Ottawa, Can, Mar 15 1916.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
BAPTIST

The Ladies' Missionary Society OF
the First Baptist church met Friday
afternoon at the church with the presi.
dent, Mrs. Fleming, in the chair.
After devotional exercises and the
regular routine of business the pro.
gram under the direction of Mrs. Carl
Zolman was given.
Subject, Child in the Midst.
The child and its Helplessness Mrs
Iolman.
The People and Country-Mrs. vii.
liam Rockwell.
Current Events Mrs. Howard Kin
ney
At the conclusion of the program
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostesses, Mrs. Clark, Benoy
Mrs. N. Adrian.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06

Photo by American Press Association.
While 1t is unknown just what part
In the Rothschild fortune was in pos
session of Baron Nathan Mayer
Rothschild, head of the British branch
of of the great banking firm, who died
in London, the total wealth Of the firm
10 estimated at s2,0OO,OOO,OO0. Lionel
Walter Rothschild will succeed his
brother as head of the English firm.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
Several Vacancies To Be
Filled Next Week
Other Items Of Interest From
The. Court House

The new district assessor, John IL.
Stonebrook, assumed the duties of his
Office on Saturday morning, Mr.. +. w.
Severns retiring. The bond of the
new official, In the sum of $4,000 was
approved on Friday afternoon.
According to the present plan the
deputy assessors will not take up
thelr active duties until one week
from Monday, April IL. It Is the ex-
pectation of the district assessor to
call the assessors together for meet
Ing at the court house on Saturday,
April 10, when they will receive sup
plies and instructions.
There are number of vacancies
about the county and possibly one or
two In the city of Mt. Vernon. These
vacancies will be filed by District AS
SCISSOR Stonebrook some time the
coming week. The names will be TAX
en- from the eligible list OF those who
have taken the civil service examina-
ti0n.
o
Common Pleas Court
In the court of common pIas on
Friday the following matters were
disposed of by Judge Blair:
Rca vs.. Matthews ct al.--Report OF
commission confirmed. Sale ordered.
Campbell VI. Schiappacasse--
tied. Each party to pay his costs.
Baldwin vs. Stonebrook, treasurer
--tntunction made perpetual.
o.
e>l,viiie Couple Divorced
Helen Taylor has been granted u
divorce from Glenn Taylor by the pro-
bate court on the grounds of extreme
cruelty. All questions of alimony
have been settled out Of court, so
any claims either might have In the
property of the other are extinguish.
ed, The plaintiff III restored to her
maiden name, Helen Mowery, and the
costs are assessed against her. The
PARTIES live near Mansfield
News.
o
First And Final
w. q. Rockwell administrator W..
". q. of Robert G.. Bell, has filed a
'Arst and final account In probate.
showing the following: Received un-
der the will Si4,73225. paid out the
fsAme sum. Received under contract
H9.S20.3o, paid cut the same sum,
D.
Deeds Filed
w. q. Rockwell to George w. Bell,
226.G5 acres in Liberty, $l4,73225.
A, w. Mishey to H. l.. Frank, 7G
acres In Pike, $3.S00.
N. C.. Buckland TO Albert u, Buck
land, lot in Mt Vernon, 81.
Jacob II. Ross to +. W. Mot2, 107 80
acres In Brown. s9,649,S0.
A. l.. McCamment to Sarah Melton
S3.s3 acres In Monroe. 81.
-is-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
The Fire Insurance Man
WILL j. "Doc" WELSH

II you own anything, have
Il Insured.
Citizens Phone 231 Red
East Gambler Street, Mt. Vernon, O.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06

STREAM & RIMER
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
Farms and city property bought, sold
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire insurance spe-
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance.
live stock insurance. Plate glass in
surance, automobile insurance, in fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds of all kinds. Call
and see us. Room Sipe bldg, South
Main st. Cit. phone No. 447 Black;
Luther A Stream VIM. r. Rimes
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-06

4. !. j. ]. i. i. i. !. + i. i. i. i
!. MISSIONARY SOCIETIES j.
i j. i. X i. !. + i. i. !. 1. + i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Premier Carrier Of the South.
TR AIMS LEAVE RICHMOND Ma

SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Premier Carrier of the South.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. MAIN
STREET STATION.
i N B.--Fol1owin@ schedule figures
published -as information and not
$50 4. M-Daiiy local for Danvilie
1880 A. M.--naily--IAmited--F all
points South.
500 r. M--Except Sunday--Local
for Chase city. Durham and interme-
diate stations
500 r. M-DaiIy--For Danviile. At
ianta and Birmingham with Pullman
Observation sleeping car.
l1.f6 r. M.-Daily--Iimited- all
points South Pullman ready SEQ p.
YORK RIVER LINE.
4:f4 RI M.--Daily local--ro West
SIC p. M-steamer train. daily ex-
cept sunday. for West Point and Bal
timors. No stop.
7:3s A. M.--Daily--Local TO West
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From the South: 7:05 A. NJ, $500 A.
NJ. $50 r. NJ and sac r, NJ. daily:
$50 A. NJ. except Sunday.
From West Point: $40 A. NJ. Sis p.
N. daily. ana s:45 A. Steamer train
from Baltimore. daily except Monday.
n L. BISHOP. d. p. A..
s07 East Main Street. Phone Mad 273
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

Liberty Council OF Juniors viii take
part in a Labor Day celebration AT
Hopkinsville near Hallsboro, Chester
feld County. next Monday afternoon,
when the council will formally dedt-
cate the new Hopkinsvilie public
school The lodge will present six
Bibles and a handsome American nag
70 the school. Following the fiag-rais-
ing ceremonies. there will be an ex-
tensive celebration. which has heeh ar.
ranged for by the citisens Of Hopkins
willie In honor Of the@visiting Juniors.
Il The council 10 also making tentative
preparations for the fAg-raising and
dedication OF the new Balnbridge
School. which will be one Of the most
Intervening and important events On
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
Friday. Sept. II, 1915

that valuable track of land known as
the Shepherd Tract" containing $50
acres more or less. 1t lis on the north
side of Roanoke river running down to
Goodies Ferry. Ii has on II an elegant
dwelling OF ten or more rooms, hand
scmely located; barns. sta bles and all
necessary outhouses.
The improved road--Goode's Ferry
road--passes through 1t. 1t ia about
nine miles from South Hill on the
Southern Railroad and about four
miles from Bracey on the Seaboard.
Fine body at low ground. Produces
all kinds of crops grown in this sec
ton. Cotton. tobacco. peanuts. grain
and grass.
TERMS. One-third cash. the bal
ance In two equal payments at six and
twelve months time. the purchaser to
execute bonds for the deferred pay
ments bearing interest from day OF
sale.
q. r. REEKES, Trustee,
Boydton, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
Do NOT PLACE FAITH
fcontinusd from First Pags.)


steamer Fjeil and read in part az
follows:
Twin youf please communicate to
the interested parties the information
that the captain. the wireless ope-
rator and H. Iabat. OF the steamship
went to pieces in latitude nineteen
degrees, longitude eighty-eight de-
grees, night OF August Is. Besides
the above named persons two passen-
gers were saved: also an engineer.
who said he lived in your city.
They are being held for ransom
on Cozumel Island. The persons men,
toned above will be returned as soon
as the United Fruit Steamship Com
many paws for their release. Several
Of the survivors said that they had
relatives In your city and begged, that
word be sent their people that they
are safe"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
OFFICE OF
CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Proposed the Constitution of Virginia. agree.
General Assembly 1914 published
of the Constitution and approved February
1908
46 Article W.
Constitution
the House OF Delegates for
with provisions section hundred
and of Constitution, namely:
article which the following words: $50
Assembly
House Dates and oene uniess in
Assembly
hreeffths of the members
the extended for period not
held
stuon members shall be allowed for exceeding sixty days
exceeding thirty
the other adjourn
majority the
do business.
smaller number adjourn shall
sue
in lieu thereof following:
Assembly shall
election
the House unless
Assembly
the
extended period exceeding thirty Neither
SHALL
majority the members elected
each house shall constitute do business but smaller
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
AUCTION SALES.
CHAS. X. WILLIS & co.
Real Estate Auctoneers.


BY virtue Of certain deed of trust
dated September ~. 1914, to the under
signed trustee. recorded In clerks of
fice. Circuit Court of Henrico County.
In %. q. 2o4 b. page 2o7. default hav-
ing been made in payment Of the debt
thereby secured and being required by
the beneficiary therein SO to do, l will
on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER !. 1918.
mt $50 o'clock r. VI.
on the premises, proceed to sell at
public auction the property mentioned
therein; Commencing at a point on
the north line OF Northside Avenue.
distant ass feet east OF Napoleon Street,
thence running eastwardly and 'front.'
ing on north line OF Northside Avenue
SO feet and back northwardly and be-
tween parallel lines los feet to an
alley. being lots - and 1s in block i,
in the plan OF North Side Place"
TERMS-~Cash.
CHAS. X. WILLIS
TruHteA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
the southsids this yea,


fHneRnt 81 eager W. sn@cmaAfs
Funeral services for Esbert W. Shoe
maker, OF 100 West Twenty -hfth Street
woodland Heights. who died IN the
Retreat for the Sick Sunday afternoon
about half an hour after. he had been
crushed between two trains In the
yards of the Atlantic Coast
Line Railway. will be held from the
home this morning at 10 o'clock The
services will be conducted by the Rev.
George Green, pastor OF Decatur-Street
Methodist Church, of which church Mr..
Shoemaker was member. He also
belonged TO New South Council, Jr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
& Western Railway

ONLY ALtrHAfL LINE TO NORFOLK.
schedule in effect April 5, 1915.
4 Leave Byrd Street Station, Richmond.
ron NORFOLK. 1900 A.. NJ, $500 r.
FoR IYNcHBuRa AND THE WEST:
sss.1S A. NJ. $3.50 A. NJ. 800 p. NJ,
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: slt:40
a. NJ, se.SS r. NJ, s11:30 p. NJ From
the west: ESQ A. NJ. x1:10 r. M,
ti:tc .P. II. ss;i7 p. NJ. 1900 r. M
sDaily. xDaily Ex. sunday &Sunday.
w. b. HEvIIsL. w. c. SAUNDERS.
r. 4. ~, Roanoke. @. r. A., Roanoke.
c. III BOsLEY. p. p. A.. Hicbnond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

Trustees Sale
OF Valuable Mecklenburg Land

~ virtue of deed of trust from
PLYE & CO. to me as trustee. dated.
June IL. 1911, and recorded In the
clerks ONCE OF Mecklenburg County,
Va. IN deed of trust book No. S. at
page $50. default having been made in
the payment of the debts therein se.
cured and tsne beneficiary demanding
sale. ! will sell to the highest bidder
at public auction In front of the Court
hol,sa AT Boytfto0 Va at noon on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

Gin, L'viile q West 300 =. III 100 B.
Main Limo Local - n, x3 p. xS:1S 3.
James River Lane $1,000 4 xs:lS b.
N. News. Nfsx.. Old Pt ~ -. III M. II b.
Newport News Local s7:lS = $500 D.
Trains arrive from MIX sils3o 4.
is3:lE 81. ESQ b.. N. News. s9sb6 D.. q D.
From West $3.50 a, $40 p. xs:ES 8.
xi:lop.. s1;oop. Jas Riv. xs;3ka-. s7;1sp.
eDatlx. xExcept SUNDAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31


House Delegates the Senate eoneang g
the following to the
chosen
sss' for article s @ @ mn n' OF section
four aheh 1s' sa section
Sec 50 No law shall enacted sy BIZ, bin oT,s
be amended By shss with the Of t. other
b.
the saes IN q
shan iii
committee from bin
q
s s
e - as ali
.ss Il tie 'as the
BIZ law prior a it's n.. benz
Referred considered
committee in reported:
house
the
Journal which
twofths elected
hrmative.
shall amendment bill
other adopted
consideration
reported provided
athe subdivisions ID this
dispensed with bill codf the laws the State
the
the provided
public
claim demand Of the State which
continues shall
nrmatve Of majority
Every
continuing revvng shall specifically
shall be which
other The presiding
shall in the OF the which presdes
6 which has been passed By both houses and duly enrolled
Of the bill shah be publicly
tered the Journal
hereby certify that the foregoing copy Of
proposed the Constitution and by the General
bly, Of Virginia session 1914 and the published ID
of 1906 General
sembly, approved February s. 1908. ~
JOHN w WILLIAMS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

Miss viva Ppaiietts. Of FarmviIIe. u
the guest Of Miss Grace Paul. 1855
BaInbridge Street.
Miss Ethel Bookman has just return
ed TO her home. after spending some;
time at white sulphur springs and
covIugton.
; Judge II. A. Maurice is enjoying his
vacation in Buchanan County.
j. w. Bronaugh. deputy city treas
urer. Is spending some time In AIbe-
marie County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
SCHEDULES.

SCHEDULED.
RICHMOND q RAPPAHANNOCK
RIVER RAILWAY.
Laws Richmond: sseave Pamunksy:
sT:oo A. ID. sS.16 A. ii.
sf1:oo A NJ. si2:1S r. NJ
fx:<S r. NJ f6ioo p. III
ts:0e A. NJ sIo:is A. III
eDafly except sunday. fDaiiy. SS4n>
day only.
REDUCED SUNDAY RATES ALL
STATIONS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

- St Acres, 4 sxaiex Frem RtehmonA.
la mile from electric car: good
house. orchard. timber. spring. run
ming water immediate possession.
Bargain price. Owner: WELLS BIR-
cHARD. Highland SprinGs. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
WANTED

Partner Wanted luust ~ OF nustaess
ability: preferably cne owning pro-
perty at Hopeweil or familiar with
d the situation and can anve&t with me
dollar for dollar In some kind u
business. i'll. care vir9ininn.
II reach, Thursday. September !. lsfS.
from Byrd street Station. at 7.3O a.
n. Adults Sl.oo; children under III.
Il Soc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
WHEN YoU WANT TO INSERT
A WANT AID. PHONE MADISON
1855. ASK FOR CLASSIFIED ADV.
DEPARTMENT.
.-ECTAy. NOTICE.


c. ID. Puckett Has Just Opened ut 20s
Stewart Street. Highland Park with
nice line of hardware, home fur
nishings and general variety goods
For quick service call Mad. 54sz.
sHOES--SHOEH-sn
Another large shipment STEAD.
fast" Oxford samples to soil at SAGE
and sa.50.
BowDENs SAMPLE SHOE STORE
szs Il. Broad ST.. Near City Hall
BY DfrecxtOn Of
G. G. BRIDGES,
state Auetioneer.
we will sell at public auction at the
Jefferson Loan Office. 1705 East Main
Street. Wednesday. September /. 1915,
at 1880 A M, all forfeited pledges
that have been In eur possession four
months or longer and have not been
renewed, consisting OF diamonds,
watches, jeweiry. clothing. musical In
atraments. guns, tools, etc.
All parties having pledges must re-
new or redeem same before our sale.
JOSEPH EIssNER,
Proprietor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

WILL TRADE MY INTEREST nv
REAL ESTATE FOR MOTORCYCLES.
MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION NOT
GINIAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31
ROOMS WANTED

BaeAeiors Cs3furea ana ReAned. nank
references; desires permanent fur
nished room in quiet home OF select
people. State number adults and
sex composing home: also children.
price, telephone. etc. otherwise no
attention given. Address L-1s&, care
vtrgintan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

RICHMOND AND CHEsAPEAKE HAY
4 HALLWAY COMPANY.
schedule effective January 3. 1915,
.unerseding schedule Of April IL, 1914
schedule subject to change without
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

SEAB0ARD Ain lime RAILWAY.
The Progressive railway - tAs eeu1A,
south bound train scheduled 20 laws
Richmond daily, Ss3G Al ~. local 70
Martina: Ire r. ~. slsspsrs ana
srs to Jaeixsonvills: l1.sS 4. ~, sissp-
era Atlanta. Birmingham. Iackeonvtila.
Tampa. and coaches JAekaonsfIAes
"a North bound txninp ec6oduled tos 81.
etvo n Richmond daily, Eeo u ~. o:1A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

white Caps CettaGe. Oeean view, va
Waterfront, 800 yards from pavilion.
all conventsncss; bathing. hoAtina
and hshings rates. - 70 III per weak.
Special week END rates. MRA J. b.
GILLIM. PropristresA Fox ilA ocsan
View. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-31

b Carries baggage. ssSunday only
sDaiiy except Sunday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-10-29

Have you tried the Miller
Creek Kentucky block coal.
Those who have tried it want no
other. Call up III. Croal eleva.
tor for it
MISS Flossie Conrl ght went to
Minneapolis, where she has &C.
cepted = position as head sales.
woman in the MILL lery depart.
ment Of the Vogues.
All Odd Fellows are requested
to attend the regular meeting
next Tuesdayevening, when sec.
ond degrees will be Conferred.
II. J. Benedict and wife ar
making arrangements to start
next week for Hot Springs. Ar
kansas, where they will spend
the winter.
Have you noticed the fine dis.
play OF fresh fruit in the Ian.
phier grocery window? It is
an artistic and tempting display.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-10-29
Tantalixino Ownerahin.

In q French village q citizen had
upon his land q part Of an old building
containing two very beautiful win
dows. He was In debt and embar.
rassed and eagerly closed with the Of
fer Of a rich archaeologist. who bought
them. Thereupon the government in
spector, hearing OF the bargain. ar
rived just in time to stop the masons
from dislodging the windows. you
cannot" he said to the villager. "sell
antiquities, my man." But, excellen-
cy, I have used the money and paid
my creditors" The villager was In
despair, but the official was unt0uch-
ed. "That's all right be said. "The
money is safe. The windows are no
longer yours. But the buyer can't
move a stone Of them. He can. how
ever. come with a camp stool and sit
down and look at his property as much
90 no 1ikes"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-10-29
HISTORY IN WAX FIGURES.

Lendonie Famous rvsssud 9hew, With
Word About lts Feundsr.
At an average rate Of one model per
fortnight I must have turned Z round
thousand In my time, some In hot
haste to b up to date. others at COM
parativs leisure, being less meteoric
and Of more abiding interest-royal-
ties. for example. and men OF letters,
or great soldiers like Gordon. Wolseley
and Roberts. Each stays a. long as
his fame endures. Nobody remembers
when Shakespeare was not in the ex-
hibition. voltaire IL its oldest inhabit-
ant. and Ave generations have now
passed before the figure Of this revolu-
tionary. The most notorious leaders
Of the French revolution are there. as
Of ourse the exhibition was trans
ferred from Paris to London over 100
years ago.
It was in 1902 that madame came to
London. having lived In Paris through
the whole OF the French revolution.
Frequently had her art been requisi-
toned to mold the head Of some san
culinary monster or other. R~obespierre.
Danton and Marnt among the number.
The cast Of the last mentioned of this
trio. still In the exhibition. was taken
by Nine. Tussaud at the Of his
murder. and later she made a cast Of
the once beautiful face OF his assassin.
Charlotte Corday. Madame came to
London alone. leaving her husband.
Francois Tussaud. in Paris. After near
~ half a century Of peaceful and
prosperous years in England. she died
In 1850. In her ninety-first year.-John
Theodore Tussaud in London Strand
Ng0uo1i~o
Not Q Pleasure Trip.
"Hello. Blanc!" said a man On the
limited. "On for New York. Ell? Is 1t
a pleasure tripY"
No. said blanc. Its just q trip to
bring the missus home. "-Detroit Free
Press.