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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05

1t has been ABLY managed by General d.
rector Thomas A. Bynum and his associate
managers. and there Is every indication that
the proceeds of the fair will add consider
ably to the funds of the Pythian Hall Asso-
citation. which has conducted the very sue
cessful building enterprise of that organi-
zatfon from Its incipiency shortly after the
meeting of the Supreme Lodge Of this ex-
tensive fraternity In this city In 1894.
One OF the most attractive and interesting
programs OF the entire fair was given last
night. 1t was called "Pythian night" and
was In the form of a reception to the SUBJ
ordinate lodges and the companies of the
Uniformed Rank and military branch Of the
order. 1t was preceded by a parade OF the
military companies Of the Order Of the
Lily and the. lodges at 1880 o'clock. The
visitors were formally welcomed to their
own fair by General Director Thomas A.
Bynum. whose address was followed by re-
sponses from Grand Chancellor Jefferson
Middleton and Col. Harry Coggins, repre-
senting. respectively. the civil and semi
Afterward the evening was given over to
booth visiting and other appropriate festivi-
ties.
Melva ]. Caswelr. Lady Maccabee state
commander for the District, Maryland and
Delaware. is a native of Ohio. She has been
In charge of this. jurisdiction for year, and
during her term the work has been pro-
crossing rapidly. all of the hives having
made net gain in the past six months.
Rauonai h.ve, l.. y. I. NJ, Is striving to
make this the banner year To do this 1l2
members must be added. Several applica-
tons were read at the last meeting.
State Commander Casweil of the L. o. T.
M, accompanied by Lola NJ. Julian and
Lula 8. Hammond. commander and record
keeper OF National Hive. attended an en-
tertainment In Baltimore Thursday evening.
The entertainment was given by Calvert
! Hive, Ladies OF the Maccabees of that city.
Z 49,
The new consolidated Rathbone- Superior
Lodge, No. %. K. of F., conferred the rank
OF page in ampiided form at its last con-
vention. and il to meet again on Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05

The new consolidated Rathbone-Su
Lodge, No. D. K. of p, conferred the rank
OF page In ampiified form at its last con-
vention. and Is to meet again on Friday
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. NEW YORK


Why do the sailors call the, right
hand side of the ship "starboard" and
the left hand t.port?" For the answer
it IS necessary to go back to the days
Of the Norsemen and Saxons. In the
viking ships the. warriors hung the
"bords," or shields, on the side Of the
ship above the places for their oars.
The viking himself held the steer oar,
which was fastened to the right hand
side Of the stern Thus the right hand
side of the ship became known as the
steer side. and as the bords of the war
riors were hung there it was. called the
"steerbord," or starboard side, while
the lower, or lurking side. became the
larboard. Bord eventually became cor
rupted into port.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Friday afternoon almost all the
boys of high school wore red and
white bandannas to signify that they
were going to "root" at last night s
basket ball game.
Prof. Carl Van zimmerman of the
Commercial department Of Wabash
High School, was visiting all depart
ments of the high school Friday.
George Chapman has returned to
high school after about two weeks
absence.
In chapel Monday morning the
high school orchestra will be given
chance to show its ability. There
will probably be several new mem
bers in the orchestra after Prof. Ear.
hart holds an examination with the
Garfield candidates. --~.
George Chapman has returned to
high school after about two weeks
absence. -.s a. 49,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Elliott. WOULD REuEsEIlW
REQUIRING THAT INTEREST
SHOULD ACCRUE ON TAXES.
Thinks Commissioners and City Coun-
ellis Should Have Power to Des-
ignate Depositories.

Hon. r. n. Elliott, representative
from Wayne and Fayette Counties,
was asked his opinion on the much
talked of Observation-Disclosures
question yesterday, and responded
that he would vote for such a law, if
properly drawn. He was not, he said,
in favor, however, of lending public
money to the highest bidder, as the
matter now looked to him as that
might be the means of building up
even a greater evil than now existed.
Mr.. Elliott said, in substance: -
~ would favor legislation grant
ing power to boards Of county COM
missioners. and city councils to
designatesto county and city treas
urers or other officers handling pub
lie funds certain banks as deposito-
ries for public funds, provided sttch
banks would pay reasonable interest
therefor, and give a satisfactory
bond to such city or county, in suf-
ficient amount to amply protect any
amount so deposited.
However, as a general principle
I do not favor counties or cities en-
gaging in the loaning business fur
Their than to temporarily handle, in
the most profitable way such money
as is necessarily carried to meet the
necessary current expense of govern
.ment. Where more is on hand, car
ried over beyond semi-annual settle
ment periods, would favor in such
cases the lowering of taxes and the
leaving of this surplus for the tax
payers themselves to individually
care for and carry in their own posk-
cts or bank accounts
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
INDIANA TO HAVE
BIG DRUG TRUST
PLAN TO GET CONTROL OF ALL
STORES IN THE STATE
AND BOOST PRICES.
MANY DRUGS ARE: SCARCE
I'D
ON Account of Difficulty in Importing
Them Want to Charge
More for Them.
.. <.." -
MANY DRUGS ARE SCARCE

A retail drug trust in Indiana is
reported to be one of the latest
schemes. The plan, it is understood,
is to get control of all the drug
stores in Indiana and then boost the
price of certain drugs which are be-
coming scarce by reason of slow I'M
ports or in many cases being diff
cult to get at all owing to relations
with certain foreign countries being
strained or about to become so.
Take camphor, for instance. Ninety
per cent of the camphor gum used In
the United States comes from China,
and by reason of the relations be-
tween the two countries becoming
STRAINED and the threat in certain
portions of the country to not only
boycott American goods, but to re-
fuse to export anyngoods to America,
the camphor supply is threatened.
The quinine supply is also said to
be growing short and the trust, if it
is formed, will attempt to control
the sale of this drug, also. u, The
sale Of quinine, however, does not
cut much figure in Indiana as it did
few years ago, when this country
was one long strip of swamps and
frog ponds, and if the price was rails
ed on this heretofore much used drug
the people would find somei other
drug as substitute.
Several of the retail druggists OF
this city were approached about the
matter and they claimed to know
nothing about it. They said that
they had been solicited by no one,
looking to such an end, while several
said that they would be glad to well
come the gentleman, and if he was
seen nosing around to head him their
way.
1t is possible that such a scheme is
forming in the east, and it will be
several days before it is put into eff
feet in Indiana cities.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
MACKAY COMPANIES REPORT.
Shows That They Own Part Or All
of the Capital of Ceventy- Four
Telegraph Companies.
Palladium Special Dispatch:

Palladium Special Dispatch:
Boston, Mass, Feb. 16.-Reports
of the trustees of the Mackay Com
panies was issued today and states
that the companies own part or all
of the capital stock of seventy-four
prosperous cable, telephone and tel
egraph companies in the United
States, Canada and Europe, including
the commercial cable and Postal Tel
egraph systems. The report further
states that the Mackay companies is
one of the largest stock holders in
the American Telephone and Tele-
graph company, commonly known as
the Bell Telephone Co., and that dur
ing the past year it has acquired
control of the North American Tele-
graph company, which for twenty
years has owned and operated tel
egraph system in Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin, Iowa and Illinois. The report
shws that the Mackay companies has
no debts and that there are $40,
645,600 preferred shares and SAL
3S0,400 common shares. During the
last year S $4,676,900 preferred
shares have been issued in exchange
for shares in other corporations pay
ing as much or greater dividends
than the corresponding dividends on
the Mackay preferred shares. The
report states that the income of the
constituent companies is largely in
excess of the amount required to
pay the Mackay companies dividends
The excess is used for extensions and
reserves. The trustees state that
they confne themllves in their in.
westments to first class cable, tele-
phone and telegraph stocks, the, lay
ing Of fifth cable in the Atlantic
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
j JINGLEs AND JEsTs.


The man who always does a thing
~ Right on the very minute
Will never get blown up because
OF failure to begin it.
While he who idly puts it, off
Till he gets good and ready
May get a blast quite we'll designed
To make him feel unsteady.
So when you have a thing to Go
Co right to work ana DO it.
If you just put5it off. the chance
Is gocd that YOU VIII rue it.
But if you Go it right away
And then tell yorr employer
Why. he will turn right round and fnG
Some other duty for yer!
-Somervil.e Journal.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
MAY LOCATE PERMANENTLY
Web Pyle Likes California Very
Much-Will Not Return Home
For a Month.

Web Pyle, who is now in Los An
geles, California, for his health is
getting along nicely. He will remain
month longer in the West. Mr.. Pyle
is so well pleased with California
that he may locate there permanently
after arranging his business inter
ests in this city.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
The Golden Crested Wren.

The golden crested wren is the small
est not only of British but of all Eu-
ropean birds. It's average weight is
only about eight grains troy. The
length of the feathers is about three
and a half inches and the stretch of
the wings about five inches. but when
the feathers are taken off the length OF
the body does not exceed one inch.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Ink Deterioration.

The deterioration of ink is supposed
by chemists to arise from one of the
three causes: III MoIdiness or the
growth OF vegetable parasite on the
surface Of the liquid; % the separation
OF the coloring matter. this being COM
monty attributed to chemical changes
taking place in the liquid: 90 change
OF color due to chemical action.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Ivory carvings that have become dis
colored can be restored by using fan
mel wet in turpentine. Put them In the
sunshine for three or four days after
the first rubbing and wet them again
while they are in the sun.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
A Good lob,

If you could get 4 cent for the first
days work from your employer and
have that amount doubled every day e
cents for the second day. 4 for the
third, etc.. you would be receiving
C5.0OO,000 per day at the end OF the
first month.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Nemesis Is hhe but she is Of colos-
sal stature, Ind sometimes, while her
sword is not yet unsheathed, she
stretches out her huge left arm and
grasps her victim. The mighty hand is
invisible, but the victim totters under
the dire clutch.-George Eliot
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Bell Ringing a. ! s.1sace.

In England the practice of ringing
bells has been. reduced to a science.
and peals have been, composed which
bear the names of their inventors:
Some Of the most celebrated Of these
were composed by one Patrick. This
man was a maker of barometers.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Dogfsh Eggs.

The egg of the dogfish is provided
with a system Of spiral cables like the
tendrils of climbing plants. These feel
ers reach out In every direction and
whenever they encounter an object
which they can seize Irvine themselves
around it and hold the egg in position
until 1t is hatched.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
EMPRESS Poppaea.

Empress Poppaea. who was sacrific-
ed to Neros brutality. was small
brunette beauty. with great. lustrous
black eyes and glorious wealth of
hair. Her skin was like polished ivory,
and she was SO fearful OF losing her
dainty complexion that she always
washed in asses milk
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Ocean and the establishment of COM
rmusication with New Foundland
and the laying of the new cables to
China and Japan are referred to. The
trustees are Clarence II. Mackay,
William w. Cook, George G. Ward,
Dumont Clarke and Edward D.
Plat.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
tt REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For c,noress q, atoJo'2 Er.
JAMES E. WATSON.
Joint Senator. sf'1 ''ia.F' 70 ~,
ROSCOE E. KIRKMAN.,
Representative, $3.50,
W...TER S. RATLTF. ~.
Joint Representative, ady ,rG
RICHARD N. ELLIOTT
Prosecuting Attorney, ''." 49,.
WILFRED JESSUP. So.
Cler,, Wayne Circuit Court.
HARRY Z. PENNY, g. 49,
Auditor,
DEMAS S. COE. r,e, 49,. 9. g.
Treasurer, ~
BENJAMIN B. MYRICK, JR.
Sheriff, ,.... ....,.
LINUS p. MEREDITH. q.
Commissioner, Western District,
THOMAS E. CLARK.
Commissioner, Eastern District,
CORNELIUS f. WHEY. a
Coroner,
ALLAN L. BRAMKAMP.
County Assessor.
NORMAN w. MARINE.
County Surveyor,
ROBERT A. HOWARD. >S
County Councilmen-at-La
HENRY f. ROBINSON.
JAMES c.. FULGHUM. ~s..
WALTER S. COMMONS. 3d..
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
/. The Ears.

An authority on the just proportions
Of the human form divine says, THE
ears should be so placed as not to be
higher than the eyebrows or lower than
the tip Of the nose" .s..
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
The CuttleHSh.

Pliny says that the liquor Of the cut
fetish was often used by, the Romans
as an ink. 1t was considered superior
to the Iampblack prepare ton, but was
not used SO freely on account Of its
much greater cost.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

In general animals feeding on q vege-
table diet have complex stomach;
those which use animal diet have sim
pie stomachs. There are, however,
notable exceptions to this rule The
dolphin has a multiple stomach and yet
is carnivorous, while the horse has
simple stomach and yet feeds on the
same diet as the cow
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
No Apologies.

A young man in Canajoharie
Fell In love with a maid in Schenectady
They were married in Peekskill,
Took n trip to Hoboken
And settled in Sagaponack.
Chicago Tribune.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Antiquity of RoDemakinr.

Before the beginning of the historical
period considerable skill in ropemaking
had been acquired, and on that account
1t Is classed as one Of the oldest Of the
arts. There are existing sculptures Of
the ancient Egyptians which show the
process of rope. manufacture as 1t was
carried on in the year 1000 B. C. ..- ,.,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Broken Plaster.

To mend ii broken plaster cast. paint
the broken surface over two or three
times with very thick sh2l.ac varnisll.
and after each application burn the al
cohol over the fame. When the sheilac
Is soft press the parts together ana tie
in place until cold. The article will be
as strong as it was before being broken.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Among other customs enforced by
Persian etiquette 10 the rule that WHARF
. superior dimes with an infe13oe he
latter brings In the first dish himself.
It must be held at arms length. car
ried perfectly horizontal and 1depositsd
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Barley ripens to perfection on. the
sidessof the Himaiaya mountains UP to
$4,000 feet above the sea level. There
Is no other place in the world where
it natures at greater height than;
1900 feet. .... '1t77 Il
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Ants.

A great many persons believe that
ants do not sleep. The superstition
arises from the fact that in moonlight
nights during the summer ants have
often been seen at work about their
nests.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Diet.

Sudden '.hange of diet is sometimes
dangerous, During lie Revo.ns. o:asr :.
war soldiers from tae salfherI 81 .se
became mysterious.y III when niarc,le
into the Forth. They f1i-se,l tor. r.,
bacon. and most OF theta raS.,verc
when this was sersed est 10 item :
part of their rations.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
House Builder Moths.

The house builder moths of the West
Indies defend their habitations by fas-
tening on the outside thorns and small
pointed twigs which forbid the ap-
proach of small predaceous animals.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Old Roman Ink.

The ink OF the Greeks and Romans
was merely lampblack mingled wit,
gum in the proportion of three parts OF
the former to one of the latter.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
The WAR of 1912.

During the war of 1872. the second
war with Great Britain. there We're
ten regular battles, eight actions al
most equaling the dignity of battles
and fifty-two skirmishes. lombard
ments or other combats.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
- =" r.--.+'
Ant Suspension Bridges.

In fhe ant hills of South Africa have
been found suspension bridges passing
from one gallery to another and span
ming gulf more than six inches wide.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

The ''testudo' in use among the Ro-
mans when besieging a city. was no
doubt suggested By the shape and shell
Of the tortoise. .r,.-'> II ,s.;&:<, ct &
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

I ~
The pure food bill will get through
the senate all right provided none Of
the7 senators are Interested in any Of
the impure factories.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Quite n Difference.

the young man ardently. "Huh!" ex-
claimed her younger brother, you
hain't never seen her in the morning
yet."-Puck
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Most copying inks are fer72gallic In
their nature and are adapted for use
by being highly gummed and havin:
also portion of sugar in their compo-
sitiOn -' e~~r'-e"' ~-7' '' ' ~'e~
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
The White Lotus.

The pure white, lotus Is the royal fiow-
er Of Siam and fasAswnys borne before
the king In state professions. For Q
subject to carry one or have one car
ried before him Is high treason.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Cotton Paper.

In the Bodieia-. library there is Il
manuscript written on cotton paper an
dated l045. This is believed 10 be III
first Gated instance of H. use OF cotto.
paper in England. . ~
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Sire Cot Him.

Patieace-siie married an optician.
Patrice-Weii. she always said she
liked a man who could look into her
eyes.-YOnkers Statesman.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

The first balloon was made by a
Jesuit, about 1920. The idea was re-
vived in France by NJ. Montgolfier in
1888 and introduced in England the
following year.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

The Seminole Indian war began Nov.
20, 1917, and ended Oct. q, 1918. The
total number of regulars and militia
serving in this war was TOLL.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Cgs and DOVES.

The Friend-Well, did anything turn
up during your sojourn in Washing
ton?
The OGHcc Sccher-No: but l got turn
ed down.-Cleveiand Plain Dealer.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Before and After.

Twas when I courted her that she
Declared she liked to wash and scrub.
We're married now and, woe is me,
Her time Is spent at a womans club!
Chicago News.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Thrust UDOn Him.

"How did stupid old Boresome ever
get reputation for wit?''
"He was once interviewed by bril-
liant young reporter" - Minneapolis
Journal.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Al. They Danced.

'Txns at a hop that he proposed.
His heart went thump-ty-thump.
But that same heart was true, and she
.u.. Accepted It a jump.
... s....--.-. -Phfladelphia Ledger.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
The Majority.

A pretty woman's always vain.
But then-and more's the pityi-t0
The average woman's vain because
She, merely thinks she's pretty
Baltimore News
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
BETTER Plan.

Mamie kissed me-such a smacki
But did not kiss her back.
On my part are no such slips,
So instead I kissed her lips.
Chicago News.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Palace OF the Kings.

The palace of the kings, Babylon,
was 100 yards square and had walls
eight feet thick. r.. ...2
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Delicately Puf.

Business Man-Has Mr. De Chappie
any balance here?
Banker-Ah. well-y-e-s. a delicate
one-New York Weekly.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

Crab pots and eelpots are exact mod
els, on an enlarged scale. of the cocoon
Of the emperor moth
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

$50 you and he are related by mar
riageT'
Eyes, in a way. My first husband is
married to his second wife" Chicago
Record Herald
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
words and Thoughts.

In every patriotic band
You'll meet the cautious elf
Who talks about his country and
Who thinks about himself.
Washington Star.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
DiNercnt.

Willie tied the baby's ear
Firmly to the chandelier.
Baby chuckled. full of glee--
Twas his ear OF corn. you see.
Princeton Tiger.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Zoroaster,

No one knows. when H3roaster wa
born. The dates giyea vary betwee.
200 and COCO years z, C-~,s,rq ~
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
Saved.

Knicker-Did the ship have water
tight compartments?
Bocker-No; but it had three Ken
lucky colonies aboard.-Judge.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
To LOiter

To loiter meant originally nothing
more than to walk slowly.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
A Poor Trade.

"Yes,'' said the African chieftain
pleasantly, Il gave eight mules for my
wife, and l must say that got badly
bunkoed." .tr
"So?' .~s-.-t
"That's what. 1t was found case
Of swapping eight for one."-Louisvills
Courier Journal
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17

When delivery is irregular kindly
make complaint. s'E a<'..
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-17
PROF. BUNDY RECOVERING.

Prof. j. E. Bundy, one of the
Richmond group of artists is recov-
ering from siege of illness that
covered almost three weeks.