davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
SHANK BOYS CRIED AS
If HEARTS WOULD BREAK
Youngsters Pleaded for Leniency but
Judge Fox Sent Them to the
Reform School.

The Shank brothers-Wlne ana
Clarence are now inmates of the
Plainfield reform school. Despite
fearful pleadings for leniency, and
promises to be good boys in the flu
ture, Judge Fox yesterday morning
ordered their transfer to that insti-
tuition. These lads because OF their
propensity to appropriate to their own
use the property of others have caus-
ed the police no end of trouble in
the last few months They have been
before the juvenile court time and
time again, but good advice and warn
ings seemed to have no effect on
them They are bright little fellows
and despite their disposition to steal
are not inclined to be vicious in any
other way. When sentenced they
cried as if their hearts would break.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
HAS IMPORTANT CASES
WORK FOR TAX FERRET
Mr.. Lowe in Attendance at Meeting
OF County Council Yesterday and
Announced that he Expected to be
Busy in Spring.

At meeting of the county council
yesterday sums of money had been
originally appropriated for 1906, and
not used that year were re-appropriat-
ed for the present year The afore-
said sums were as follows: $3.50 for
defending the county in the suit
against it by NJ M. Lacey tax ferret
for damages: $500 for bill at McGrew
bridge; s1,711.44 for completing wo-
mans Jail at the Home of the Friend
less.
Tax ferret Lowe was present at the
meeting, and said that he would work
on number of important cases this
spring. Among them he mentioned
that of Albert Reid, who is alleged
TO be delinquent in the sum OF $1S,-
600. The. facts in this case were Civ
en- some time ago in the columns of
the Palladium. There will no doubt be
a bitter legal contest over this case.
Mr.. Reid is at present in Florida. He
is represented by Attorney John L..
Rupe.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
WANTS IN POOR HOUSE
James Jordan Asks to be put Where
he Cannot use Liquor for
Years Time

James Jordan, who was arrested
in beastly state of intoxication with
in few hours after being released
from Jail is using every effort to Sc
cure a residence in Wayne county for
the period of year. He says that
he wants to be placed where he can
not make any connection with red
liquor within that time and has asked
for admission to the almshouse.
Jordan has a guardian in the per-
son of Walter Ratliff, who has in his
hands S400, which was left to the
former by his mother Her will how
ever explicitly stated that this mon
ey was not to be paid to him until
he could show that he had sufficient
will power to abstain from liquor, and
this probably explains Jordan's de-
sire to separate himself from his old
enemy. Whether or not the authorit-
les will grant his request is yet a
question.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
GOT DIVORCE At EIGHTY
DAVE BRUMLEY PLAINTIFF
His Troubles Was Three Step-ChiI-
Not Work.

lettering with age, for he has pass
ed the eightieth landmark along life's
pathway. David Brumley, accompanied
by his attorneys, walked into the cir
cult court room yesterday morning TO
pour his domestic woes into the ear
of Judge Fox.
The aged man told the court that
welded life, SO far as he was concern.
I'd. was colossal failure, and he de-
sired legal severance of the ties that
bound him TO Martha E. Brumley, who
is just fifteen years his Junior. 1t
developed that this was the second
time that the plaintiff had sought joy
in the matrimonial market. The evil
dence showed that the couple was
married in Union county eleven years
ago. and that Mrs. Brumley at that
time was the mother of three children
by a former husband. To these off,
springs of his wife Mr.. Brumley at
tributed all of his troubles. He in
sisted upon their going to work, and
this caused many heated arguments be-
tween him and his wife. One NOM
ing about two years after their mar
riage he awoke to find that Mrs. Brum-
ley and his step children had depart
ed, and he and the defendant had lived
separate and apart ever since.
Mrs. Brumley said that Prumley did
not properly support her and she was
compelled to live upon the charity of
the neighborS.
Judge Fox entered a decree of di-
vorce.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24

The Rev. C. o. Shirley has returned
from Omaha, where he attended the
national meeting of the Presbyterian
Brotherhood. There We're 1866 dele
gates in attendance and many visit
orS.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
MOTHER WEPT AS SHE
PARTED WITH CHILD
Mrs. Edna M. Cox Unable to Support
Fer Babe, Turns 1t Over to
Mrs. Mary e. Allen.

Tears streamed from the eyes of
Mrs. Edna M. Cox. as she placed her
prattling ten months old babe in the
arms of Mrs. Mary E. Allen in the jul
veniIe court yesterday morning
Nearly everybody who witnessed the
sad spectacle, turned their heads IL
order to hide their emotion. For a
long time Mrs. Cox struggled against
adverse circumstances in her efforts
to support the pretty infant. but at
last realizing that she would be utterly
unable to give it the proper attention
reluctantly consented to its adoption
by Mrs. Allen From the loving ca
resses that the foster mother bestow-
ed on the diminutive bit of humanity,
it was apparent that it had entered up
on the journey of life under most en-
yiabIe conditions The little one will
bear the name of Raymond Mora Cox.
Artificial gas. the Goth century fuel
lott
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
THE CITY IN BRIEF
Telephone the Richmond Steam
Laundry to get your laundry. II

Senator Kirkman came home yester
day to visit with his family. Mrs
Kirkman is quite sick.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
TIMOTHY NICHOLSON
RESIGNS AS TRUSTEE
Submits His Report on the AIcinda S
Lough Library Fund-Total of
635.55 on Hand.

The report of Timothy Nicholson as
trustee of the Alcinda S. Lough libra
nv fund was filed in the circuit court
yesterday morning, together with his
resignation This fund was establish
ed for the purpose of securing litera-
ture for colored children.
Mr.. Nicnolson's report showed a to-
tai of S63655 on hand of which sum
$500 is represented by a note from
Earlham. bearing per cent interest.
The fund has increased considerable
since it was established in 1898. The
Dickinson Trust company succeeds
Mr.. Nicholson as trustee.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
A PROGRAM OF INTEREST
Basket Social at Laural Hall in
Whitewater Was Well Attended
and Financial Success.

Whitewater, Ind, Feb, %, (Sp1)-
The entertainment and basket social
given at Laurel Hall Friday evening
for the purpose of celebrating Wash
ington's birthday and raising funds
to defray the Memorial day expenses
was well attended. thel hall being
filled to the limit of its capacity. The
program was well rendered, the sing
ing of Roy Lacey, of Fountain City
and the music furnished by Cooper's
orchestra, being especially meritor-
ious. About fifty baskets were sold
at an average. price of from IS cents
to 81. The committee will probably
make this event an annual affair
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
ron pc IS Houcemen.

Herr Muerbe. a Dresden schoolmas-
ter. on visiting Halle lately went up to
policeman and. touching his hat. beg
ged In courteous tone to be directed
TO his destination. The policeman star
ed at him and told him that if he desir-
ed a reply he must speak more re-
specially and take off his hat This
was too much for Herr Muerbe. who
asked the policeman not TO be insolent
Legal proceedings followed, and the
court decided that. while Herr Muerbe
was not obliged to take off his hat
when addressing a policeman. he must
pay fine for using the word 'fnso-
lent
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
Fought Fire and Frost.
Publishers Press.I

Dexter, Me. Feb. 23.-With temper
allure several degrees below zero and
with no other fire fighting apparatus
than hose and hydrants, the citizens
of this town fought disastrous blaze
that started in a group of wooden
buildings in the business section. BY
heroic work they confined the fire to
four large three-story wooden blocks
at loss of 100000 Seven business
firms and four families were burned
out
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24

The raw horsehair used in the manu-
facture of haircloth for upholstering
purposes is just now high priced in
this country because of the situation
which during and since the Russo-Jap
anese war has prevailed in Russia.
whence most OF the hair comes. The
best Of such cloth must have a certain
width of weave, which depends upon
the length of the hairs, and in this re-
spect the Russian horses are superior,
having tails which sweep the ground
Much Of the 4eaving is done in this
country. For the narrower weaves Of
the cloth. used by tailors In lining
coats. the hair from American horses
on the western plairr is used
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24

Use artificial gas for tight ana heat
lott
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24
CITY AND COUNTY
Deaths and Funerals.

SCHROEDER-Mar L., the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sch
roeder died yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the age of thirteen days.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock from the ST.
Andrews Catholic church. Interment
in the cemetery of the same.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24

Use artificial gas for light and heat
lott
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24

Artificial gas. the Goth century fuel
lott
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-24

Demas Coe has recovered from Sc
we're attack of the grippe and will re-
turn to Indianapolis Monday to resume
his work on the News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
TUESDAY, APRIL 80. 1907.

Patent Commissioner Frederick I. Allen has resigned from the import- ant post he has held under the in- terior department for the past six years, and will follow the example of some of his predecessors in office and return to the practice of law. Com missioner Allen has not had an all together tranquil time in his long ad- ministration. The office under his care fell dreadfully into arrears of work, and there were many criti- cisms of his administration. A great many influences were at work to oust him from his job, but 1t took a great deal of time and much effort to pry him loose from such a good official salary. His successor has not yet been named. but quite possibly it will be Assistant Commissioner Moore. What is needed in the office above all things now is, prompt and effective business administration to clear up the long list of arrears with which the office has been struggling for some years past and for which Com ministration is at fault.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30

The bureau of corporations is now engaged in the praiseworthy effort to determine whether the price of lumber which has made such sensa- tional advances within recent years has been forced up naturally through the demand for lumber and the de- crease in supply or by the operations of what is popularly known as the lumber trust, says Washington writer. Every one who has occa- sion to use lumber or even cordwood knows that the price is steadily ad- vancing and apparently notwith- standing the fact that the forests are being denuded. There seems to be no scarcity of good lumber sufficient to warrant such increases as have been reported to the bureau of cor porations during the past year. It is claimed that in 1906 the average price of hemlock advanced s2 per thousand feet: that of oak. plain, s2 per thousand feet and quartered oak has gone up ss per thousand feet. Additional figures show an advance of s3 on white pine, si on yellow pine and s5 on poplar. The average price to consumers has advanced within the past ten years as follows:
 maple, 17 per cent; oak. 36 per cent; quartered oak. 4e per cent: yellow pine, 65 per cent: poplar. 70 per cent: spruce. A per cent; hem lock S6 per cent. Of all the crimes which have been charged against
 the Standard Oil company. 1t at least has never been charged with steadily raising the price of oil to the con- sumer. Of course there have been advances in the price of oil and since the introduction of the automobile there has been a very considerable advance in the price of gasoline but this is attributable to the law of SUD- ply and demand. Whether due to natural or artificial causes there is no question that the price of Ium- Der has steadily gone up with the result that many persons who might build homes are prevented from do- ing 90. Having studied the matter and compiled all figures available in the department. investigators will nov be sent throughout the country to all the principal numbering dis tricts to discover the causes for the steady advancs iA REinA . . ad-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
HEARD IN PASSING.

' A further proof of the good will of the Russian premier. M Stolyp!n, toward the Duma has been given in his proposal to allow experts to ad- wise parliamentary commissions Middletown Press.
 The laundering guns that vibrat- ed the air in salutes to President Roosevelt carry message to the people of the world of the power that is behind the universal demand for peace.-New London Day.
 There was much inconvenience at the opening of the Jamestown expo- sitien resulting from the incomplete Iconditions and inadequate transpor- tation, but these will be changed soon and better accommodations will be afforded. No serious conse- quences resulted from the unfinished conditions.-Bridgeport Standard. Senator Penrose, who has very lit tie, Daniel in his makeup, has ven-s tured into the lions den at Wash ington and emerged smiling. Evi- ldently the spear that knows no.
 brother was out of commission dur ing that day or this prominent mem- Der. of the l$5,000,0U0 conspiracy, could not have escaped.-New Britain Herald.
 It is claimed that there is no law
 which will permit the governor of
 Rhode Island to fill the present va fcancy of United States senator from that state. Had the vacancy oc- cured when the assembly was not in session, he would have been empow- cred to name the man, but there Is no provision, it is said, which meets the emergency in case the assembly fails to elect.-Ansonia Sentinel. Blackwell's Island bridge is to cost SIS, 100000 to $20.000,000, instead
 of 12,500,000, as first estimated. AL
 most equally incouraging with this
 advance is the apparent fact that
 when the structure is ready for an l"opening" with fireworks it will be about as near ready for its full share tof traffic as is the Williamsburg bridge of to-day, nearly four years af- ter the flight of rockets.-New York World.
 Ways of beating prohibitory law
 seem endless, and the latest down in
 Maine is the fake express company,
 which receives consignments of liq-
 uors addressed to different persons,
 real and fictitious, and there are al-
 ways some of thase packages on
 hand which can be obtained by a man who is in hurry to get an order
 filled, and who is told that the con- signee is willing to wait few days,
 until another package can be brought from outside the state. The law protects the express company as an agent of purchase as well as of trans
 portation, and the business flourishes
 while the companies multiply Springfield Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30

ducts services in Boston hotels, choos- ing different hotel each Sunday. He has audiences composed of men and women of all and of no creeds. church members and those who scarcely ever see a church interior-all of them strangers.
 That the establishment of chap lain for hotels is feasible is apparent from the fact that hotel and theater men, clergymen and philanthropists commend the idea and offer to assist wherever and however they can.
 T have been asked how hoped to overcome the difficulty of conflicting creeds in preaching to all strangers. said MT. Webster in speaking of his work. "The great underlying princi- pie is the same in all the creeds we have to deal with here. All of them believe in the Bible; prayer is used in all churches. shall leave out contro. versial points, of course, and deal only with the great essentials.
 "The work is progressing steadily with the assistance of the hotel and theater men, all of whom have done much to help me. Hotel clerks make appointments for me, and theater men do the same. For the present we shall have to use hall or my own home and office and the theaters. In time we may have church supported almost entirely by the theatrical pro- fession. Many leading actors and ac- tresses have written to me already and expressed willingness to contribute.
 Some time I hope to have fund established for the carrying out of another feature of the work-the plac- ing of a Bible or Testament in every room of every hotel and lodging house. And then I hope to publish a paper, a monthly paper. for distribution among guests of the hotels of Boston.
 There is another feature of the work among the strangers. I meet many visitors who are members of churches at their homes. but who, al- though they are perhaps spending some weeks in Boston, or even months. are not acquainted with any church of their denomination here. When I meet these people immediately notify pas tors of their denomination. so that they may call and make the strangers welcome.
 The latest development of our plans mine and those who work with me is the founding of what we shall call the Chaplaincy association. Mir. Rich ard c. Humphreys, treasurer of the Public School association. Is treas urer."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30

last November be was secretary of the Congregational churches of Massachu- setts. which position he resigned to begin the self-appointed work as pas tor of the Parish of All Strangers" as he is pleased to style his field of labor.
 Neatly printed cards placed in every conspicuous place in hotels. theaters. lodging houses. etc, announce in the top line. Chaplain Boston Hotels and Thezters, Parish of All Strangers" and then go on to say: The guests. patrons and friends of this hotel. wish ing to have the services of a clergy man. are respectfully informed that they may call upon Rev. Eugene c. Webster. The Hotel Chaplain. who will be pleased to render any kind of pastoral service. regardless of creed. nationality or residence Then fol lows his of'ce address in Fremont Temple and his home address aud tel ephone number, and below this on the bottom of the card is the announce ment that Requests for services may be sent to the residence at any hour of the day or night Messages left at the hotel ofice vflI be forwarded promptly
 On Sunday nishts Mr. webster cor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30

There will probably be a hot con- test for the next republican conven- tion says man who is watching the different factions getting ready for the battle. According to Colonel Harry s. New, chairman of the Re- publican national committee, St Louis, Kansas City and Seattle have formally applied for the honor of entertaining the convention, and Chicago has informally notified the committee that it is in a position to take care of the convention should it come that way. Denver, Balti- more, Cincinnati and other cities are also mentioned as possibilities. The na- tional committee will meet in Wash. ington December next at which time the various cities will present their claims. In every case 1t is practi- cally essential that the invitation be backed up by substantial sum in cash. This is not given as a bonus for the convention but to enable the committee to pay the expenses incl dental to the convention, which are always considerable. The remain der, if there is any, goes into the campaign fund. There are three essential qualifications that any city aspiring to the convention must pos sess-good hotels and plenty of them; a great auditorium and first rate telegraphic facilities" said Col onel New.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
>Oa!NG EvENTS-

May 3-Music hall. Citizens bank building, reception of the Alba so- |ciety.
 May 3.-Hamilton hall-Sixth an- nual masquerade dance given by Hamilton Park A. c.
 May 3.-Cheshire Town han. Nea- polltan minstrels.
 May 7-Goodwill hall. waterville, masquerade and reception by Mir and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing classes. May 10. II. Is. Is, IT. 1s-Good- will hall Waterbury. St Michael's church bazaar.
 May l0-SpeedweIl hall. SociabIe and dance given by Young Mems as. sociation of St Anne's parish.
 May 17-Leavenworth hall, May party of Court McGivney. D. of l. May 24-Hamilton hall. NH Plain Social and masquerade given by the Nassau Social club. May 20. City hall. Annual muster and inspection of Company E, 1st regiment Hibernian Rides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
Gown for the Eyeninu,

Soft silks and silk materials to be had this season are excellent for a simple style of evening dress, and there should be always at hand one good silk or satin evening frock to be ready for emergencies. The flow cred and striped silks are attractive. and even the plain satins made up quite simply are being worn a great deal Satin, if gracefully draped and if of a becoming shade. requires little fancy trimming. Gold or silver em- broidery on a white or yellow satin is now preferred to any lace. and only a small amount of the embroidery is required to trim a gown most ef- fectively.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30

wood, the edges fixed at the back with seccotine; cover piece of paper a trifle smaller than the wood with silk or sateen, then seccotine to the back to make all neat. A brass hook should next be screwed into the center of top above the plain circle. from which suspend the watch.
 This ornamental piece must now be fixed to the foundation by two little supports of stained wood about three inches long, that must be fixed by seccotine or by small brass tacks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
DESIGN FOR WATCH STAND.
Wood Foundation With SILK Worked
 In Ribbon Embroidery.

Two pieces of thin wood about five inches deep and 31s wide are used as the foundation for this pretty little stand. The lower one forming the foundation should be we'll sandpaper. ed to make it smooth, then stained either dark green or brown. The up per piece that forms the rest for the watch is covered with silk worked in ribbon embroidery. .
 When worked, the silk should be strained tightly over one side of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
Leather Hstpin.

A novel use of leather is in the form of a hatpin- It is rather large. cone shaped. embossed and stained in a handsome design representing leaves and fruit or flowers. very rich but yet subdued in color. Though 1t looks massive 1t is hollow and very light weight. and it gleams like a bit of enamel on the spring hat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
New Striped siIk.

There's a new silk that is also strip ed For instance. the stripes are ar ranged in clan ooiors instead of in a plaid. and the results are most har. nonioEs and rich- Blue and green effects are a bit overvorn. perhaps. but in these newer silks they are stiII shown for simple frocks. and fresher combinations. such as browns and olive greens. touched with . lns of h1oab aEs sesticalariy nieA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-30
SEEKS UNCHuRCHED
BOSTON MINISTER DEVELOPING
 UNIQUE RELIGIOUS WORK.
Advertises Himself as Chaplain of Hotels and Theaters in the Pa. rish of All Strangers
 A long.FeIt Want.

A unique religious interest is being developed by Boston minister, Rev. Eugene c. Webster, and 1t gives prom ise of growth into system which will fill long-felt want in the large cities of the country. It is none other than an effort to reach and minister to the spiritual needs of the thousands upon thousands of homeless souls whose only habitation is the hotel. At the time of the inauguration of this work