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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
NEW YORK RUMOR
PUTS ON NEW FACE
Dispatch from That City Says
Home Telephone Interests
Transferred to Bell.
REPORT is NOT CREDITED.
PECULIAR FEATURE is THAT
NEW EQUIPMENT is ARRIVING
FOR BELL COMPANY DESPITE
INTERCHANGE POSSIBILITIES.

Richmond Independent Telephone
company reported transferred to the
Bell interests
Such was the wording of telegram
York, headquarters of the two large
telephone companies. AS Attorney A.
of the Indiana Independent interests,
is out of the city, the rumor could not
be verified from that source N H.
Hutton, manager of the Bell. interests
here, stated that he had not been ap-
prised of any intention on the part of
the company to absorb the Home in
terests, in Richmond but might not
know until the deal was consummated
between the two interested parties
According to his statement the Bell
company never takes it's managers in
to confidence along this line and it is
thus that he is unaware if such
transaction has been made.
New Bell Equipment.
An interesting feature of the local
situation, is the fact that the Bell
company now has purchased and on
the way to this city a large number
of Western Electric No. L multiple
switch boards, which were to have
been used in the new building on
North Tenth street New Bell equip
ment is arriving daily and it is said
that the Bell company will begin work
on a new building, as soon as it can
secure underground privileges but this
is not confirmed. With new equip
ment constantly finding its way to
the Richmond station, and plans under
way for the erection of a most modern
telephone plant, the situation does not
by any means suggest a merger of
the two concerns.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
WILL Be A GREAT FAIR
Meredith Matthews Was at
Jamestown Opening.

Cambridge City, Ind, April 90
Meredith Matthews has returned from
a brief trip to the jamestown exposi-
tion where he went to attend the open
ingA Mr.. Matthews was highly pleas
ed with what he saw at the fair He
says that it is of such proportions
that the workmen have not been able
to complete it by this time. By the
latter part of May he thinks every
thing will be in readiness for one RI
the grandest shows of the kind ever
held in America. The battleships, the
ocean and the historic places of inter
erst are. according TO Mr.. Matthews,
points which make the exposition pa--
ticularly attractive TO Land lubbers'
Of Indiana.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
WAY IS FOUND FOR
THE CITY TO ASSIST
Will Give Its Share of One
Days Chautauqua Receipts
For the Y. M. c. A.
E. J. HUMPE is HEARD.
HE APPEARED BEFORE COUNCIL
AT ITS MEETING MONDAY
NIGHT-AcTIoN TAKEN WAS BY
A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
E. J. HUMPE is HEARD.

Monday evening after the special
council meeting had been adjourned
Councilman Ogborn stated that he had
a petition concerning the Y. NJ. C. A.
which he wished to introduce. Mayor
been called to consider only the meat
inspection ordinance, and that Mr.. Og-
born's petition would not be in order.
While the councilmen were dispers-
ing E. j. Humpe took the floor and
asked the privilege of being heard.
Mayor Schillinger then called the coun-
cilmen back to their seats and had
City Clerk Taggart call the body into
another special session. Mr.. Humpe
stated that the outlook for the Y. NJ. G.
A movement was very dark and that it
had occurred to him as a member of
the chautauqua committee to appeal to
the city, which is financially interested
in the chautauqua, to come to the as
sistance of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Mr. Humpe suggested that at the
chautauqua, which will be held next
August. a day be set aside for the bene-
fit of the Y. NJ G. A. He stated that
half of the proceeds of the Chautauqua
go to Mr. Shaw and the other half goes
to the city. Mr.. Humpe said that tt
would be a great boon to the Y. NJ. <.
A movement if council would order
its share of the proceeds on Y. NJ. c. y.
day to be turned over to the Y. NJ. c.
A. fund. After Mr.. Humpe had made
his plea a motion to donate the city's
share of one days receipts at the chau-
tauaua. was made and passed without
dissenting vote.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
Miss Elizabeth LashIey Went
To First Place Among the
Women Teachers Over Miss
Elizabeth Sands.
PROF. RICHTER Is NOW
HEAD OF MEMS LIST.
Miss HodSkin of Cambridge
City Closed the Gap Which
Has Been Widening Be-
tween Her and Miss Danner.

The heaviest vote of any since the
Palladium and Sun-Telegram voting
contest opened was cast today. Near
1y every formidable candidate increas-
ed his vote by thousands. There was
some shifting as a result of this.
Among the women teachers Miss
Lashley of Centerville secured the
lead over Miss Sands who has held it
several days. Prof. Richter of the ST.
Andrews school went from fifth to
the top among the men teachers
while i'm the same class Prof WisSler
overlook Prof Brunson and is now
just behind Prof. Davis of the high
school
Miss Elizabeth Hershey secured
better grip on first place in her con-
test while Howard Smith, man clerk
drew nearer to Harry Buntin Miss
Hodskin of Cambridge City who has
been slowly falling behind Miss Dan
ner of this city took a decided brace
adding over 10000 votes to her count
The candidates with small votes
should remember that tomorrow is
the day for cutting off all who have
not 500 votes.
Continued on Page Two)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
NO CHURCH RELATION
Bon Ton Orchestra an Inde-
pendent Body.
WORK OF LITTLE GIRLS.

The Bon Ton orchestra, which gave
a concert last night at the South
Eighth Street Friends church for the
benefit of the Y. NJ. c.. A. fund, is not
connected with the church in ques-
tion or any other institution, but is a
private voluntary orchestra club of
little girls who were granted the use
Street Friends in view of the worthy
object to which the proceeds of the
evening will be devoted The enter
prise is being managed entirely by the
members of the orchestra and the en-
tire proceeds will be given to the Y.
NJ. c. a. building fund.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
PROF. 0. |. V0R|S QUITS
HagerStoWn Superintendent
Going Elsewhere.
SEVERAL WANT HIS PLACE

Hagerstown, Ind. April 30-Prof O.
L. Voris. superintendent of the Hag
erstown schools. rendered his resigna.
uon to the School Board Monday
morning. He has received an invita-
ton to superintend the schools of a
larger place where the salary is con
siEAs ably larger and the opportunities
broader \ number OF applicants have
already appeared for the place made
vacant by the resignation OF Prof.
Voris. but no action has as yet been
.aken by the school board.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
Meat Inspection Ordinance
Passed by Council Monday

o me ordinance
selo
rs
al
are slaughtered
regulations prescribed
appointed
for
The
local butchers This shall provided with
hold
o1fal
free from in good sanitary condition.
of the of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT
Chas. J. BunteII Sprained Ankle
At East Liverpool.

Charles j. Buntell, who left the city
Sunday night on four weeks trip
for the New York house that he rep
resents, met with an accident at East
Liverpool, O.. on Monday, spraining
his ankle. He was compelled to re-
turn home and will be unable to re-
sumo his duties for a considerable
time. Mrs Buntell and son, Eugene,
left Monday to spend two weeks at
Wabash. Ind, with relatives, but have
returned home
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
OUTLOOK NOT GOOD ONE
City Baseball League Is Not
Probable in Richmond.

Owing to the fact that none of the
representatives of the various base
ball organizations were present Mon
day night at the call meeting, at which
the city league was to have been or
ganized. no step of that nature was ta-
ken. 1t is very probable that no league
will be placed on the base ball map of
Richmond during the summer. The
lack of interest is responsible.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
FORTY CANDIDATES
FOR THE WOOOMEN

The Modern Woodmen adjourned
their regular meeting early Monday
night that the drill team might get
practice for its work next Monday
night on the large class of candidates
Thirtysix have already passed the ex-
animation and il is thought at least
four more will, making a total of forty
candidates.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
JOHN A, KELLER HAS
ENLISTED IN ARMY,

Of the four applicants at the local
recruiting station Monday, only one,
John A. Keller, was successful In the
examinations He is young man or
this city He will be assigned TO the
cavalry ar San Diego. Cal. along with
Carl ST Myer the yonng man who was
enlisted Saturday Both the young
men viii leave at once for San Diego
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
MARR|ES ON SICK BED

Peru, Ind, April 30.-Undaunted by
typhoid fever and propped up in sick
bed. Miss Rudy Kissaman and Harry
HAYES, members of the Dora Woodruff
stock company We're married today
The young woman is very sick but
didn't want the wedding day postpon-
ed.
The Woodruff company played in
Richmond some months ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
PRESIDENT ESTRADA
INJURED BY BOMB

Washington. April 30.-An official
cablegram received by the Latin
American diplomat in this city today.
states that a bomb was thrown at
President Estrada of Guatemala. seri-
ousl yinjuring him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
ALLEGED ASSASSIN
is ADMITTED TO BAIL

Lexington, Ky, April 3U-WiIIiam
Britton, charged with the assassina-
ton OF Jim Cockrell, at Jackson, was
admitted to bail today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
KNIGHTS GAVE BANQUET
Grand Chancellor Guest Of Honor a.
Hagerstown.

Hagerstown. Ind. April 3O-The
Knights of Pythias gave a banquet and
smoker last night after the regular
lodge meeting Grand Chancellor
Jonce Monyhan was the guest of hon
OF. ----------7
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
STREET CAR STRIKE SET :
TIED BY INTERVENTION.

Salt Lake City. Utah. April 3o.-The
street car strike was settled today by
Intervention Of citizens who got a ten
per cent increase for the men for two
years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30

Kerr 73
MAN TEACHER.
Joseph M. Andre school .ss5s
WIS M,.n ssvsnson son EEon'my Leon soa school -. 1852
W. Wssier, Garfield schooi. 151o1
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Lawrence smeIser Arlington
B. W. Kelly Fountain City school. . :. !. :.
Campbell
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WOMAN CLERK.
MISS MISS nis wss Singer ' Sewing Machine office
Miss Emma Johnson n'iIiner at NoIders 7'a1a
MAN CLERK.
Harry euntin Fox eother sos5
Tailoring
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WOMAN SHOP EMPLoYE.
MISS Marie oaskn ssrtes factory Cambridge 1851
MISS Bessie shue Watt and keso easket Factory 1872
MAN SHOP EMPLoYE.
William Russell SELL Hoosier 0riI 1918
Geo Knight ss.r Starr Plan Piano so 1sss,
Abrabam sehssIer wavne " - - 4Is1s s1s
ran,,,N Frank Ne~'and .r" s.de e. Buggy % Co... SOL
E1"ns MS:s wsxss ssss e.ss ss s4s
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factory. So
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
HEAVIEST VOTE OF ANY DAY SINCE THE
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION CONTEST OPENED
How the Vote Stands
WOMAN TEACHER.


Mics
Mis-
Miss Dasv PETTY
Mis- ,63
Miss
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Dais LeaveH
schools 1S
Blanche
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-30
Y. NJ. {. A. BIG MEETING
At THE COLISEUM TONIGHT
THE WEATHER PROPHET.

OHIO Wednesday probably fair;
fresh northeast to north winds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
The BUSY Juryman.

William Archer, the English critic,
was advocating spelling reform at a
dinner in New York.
Il believe" he said, that reformed
spelling would be unanimously adopt
ed if the public would but weigh the
matter with an open, unpreJudiced
mind"
He paused and smiled
But no." he said. The public's at
titude is such that it brings wildly he
fore me an episode that l once heard
related in London 10y Justice Darling.
THE justice as the trial of certain
case was about to begin started and
said suddenly:
but there are only eleven jurymen
In the box. Where is the twelfth
"The foreman rose and held up his
hand with soothing gesture.
Its all right your honor he said
respectfully. The twelfth juryman
had to go away on business, but he
has left his verdict with me-"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS

William Devereaux. aged 80. was
killed by lightning at Norrdgewock,
Me.
The date of the formal dedication OF
the new Boston and Cambridge bridge
has been fixed for July 81. An elaborate
illumination and fireworks display and
other exercises are planned.
Michael A. Mccarthy, II years old,
was fishing for bananas which float
from the fruiters unloading at Boston
wharf and fell overheard being
drowned before assistance could ar
rive.
Frank Kanaly of Cambridge, Mass,
long distance runner and trainer, has
been appointed coach for the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology track
team.
II. G. Watson, aged %, brakeman,
died at New Haven as result of being
crushed between two freight cars in
the local yards.
Thirty-two out Of 33 of the automo-
biles which made the 20O-mile endur-
ance run from Boston to Keene and
return finished inside the time limit
The run was made in less than 13 hours
Charles Bixby of Concord n. H.,
aged II, was drowned at Woods Hole.
Mass, while bathing, it is believed as
his clothes were found on The beach,
but no trace of the young man could
be found.
The Boston Central Labor union
passed a resolution asking that free
state employment bureaus be estab-
lished at Springfield, Fall River and
Lowell or Lawrence.
Albert d. Royal, aged 46. living with
his mother at Boston. committed suicide
by cutting his throat. He had recently
returned from hospital forthe insane
An electric car struck and instantly
killed 4-year-old Esther Almond at
Pawtucket. x. |. The child ran in
front of the car and was dragged 80
feet beneath its wheels.
Colonel Henry A. Kent of Lancaster
was elected president of the New
Hampshire Society of the Cincinnati
al the annual meeting.
AS a result of attempting to change
seats with his companion while canoe
ing on the Charles river at Boston the
canoe upset and George Toohey, aged
II, was drowned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12

over silk, in wolfe or in smooth pongee
or china silk. The waist is made in
one piece and can be arranged over
the fitted lining or left unlined, and a
chemiset;e joined to it is as material
renders desirable. 1t is shirred at it's
lower edge. while the skirt is shirred
at the upper, and the two are Joined to
give the princess effect. For a girl OF
moderate size will be required for the
waist 39s yards of material ~ or pa
yards Al inches wide, with one-half
yard of all over lace for the chemi-
settle, l yard of insertion and 3 yards
of lace edging; for the skirt So yards
81 or 3as yards A inches wide, with 16
yards of insertion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Millinery Matters.

There are many turban shapes and
hats with considerable brims in front.
These are usually on the mushroom
order.
A great many slashing big masses OF
ribbon loops are used as trimmings,
with large ballheaded pins thrust into
them. Another style is to use great
quantities of tulle wound around to
form a crown, with aigrets or para
disc plumes springing from the folds
Flowers. of course. are always In vogue
for summer trimmings.
In becoming colors. with properly
dressed hair and worn at just the right
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
HONEST MEDICINE
TRY DR.. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS
FOR STOMACH TROUBLE.
Convincing Evidence Supported by .
Guarantee That Must Convince
The Most SkeptjcaL.

The Most Skeptioai.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are a doctors
prescription, used by an eminent pfao-
titioner, and for nearly generation
known as a reliable household remedy
throughout the United States Need
less to say, no advertised medicine could
retain popular favor for so long period
without having great merit and it Is the
invaluable curative properties Of the pills
that have made them a standard remedy
in every civilized country in the world.
Added to this is the absolute guarantee
that the pills contain no harmful drug,
opiate, narcotic or stilnulant. A recent
evidence of their efficacy is found in the
statement Of Mrs. N. B. Whitley, Of
Boxley, Ark, who says:
II had suffered for a good many years
from stomach trouble. For long time
WAS subject to bad spells of faintness
and lack of breath accompanied by an
Undesirable feeling that seemed to
start in my stomach. Whenever / was
a little rundown or over tired, these
spells would come on. They occurred
frequently but did not last very long.
~ was confined to my bed for ten
weeks one time and the doctor pro-
nounced my trouble chronic inflamma-
ton of the stomach and bowels. Since
that time l have been subject to the
fainting spells and at other times to fut-
tering of the heart and feeling as
though 1 was smothering. My general
health was very bad and was weak and
trembling.
II had seen DR.. Williams Pink Pills
mentioned in the newspapers and de-
cided to try them. When began taking
the pills was SO rundown in strength
that could hardly do any homework.
Now l could walk ten miles if necessary
Both my husband and myself think Dr.
Williams Pink Pills the best medicine
made and we always recommend the
pills to our friends. "
DR.. Williams Pink Pills actually make
new blood and give strength and tone to
every part of the body. They have
cured serious disorders of the blood and
nerves, such as rheumatism, sciatica
anemia, nervousness, headaches, partial
paralysis, locomotor ataxia, ST. Vitus
dance and many forms of weakness in
either sex. They are sold by all drug
glsts or will be sent, postpaid on receipt
of price. so cents per box, six boxes for
81 90. ly the DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, n. Y
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Maine Suffers From Moths

Boston. July 9.-E. L. Philbrook,
special field agent of the Maine de-
partment of agriculture, in charge of
the gypsy and brown-tail moth work,
is in Boston to obtain information re-
garding the methods employed in this
state to check the spread of the pest.
The gypsy moths have been found in
seven places in Maine. In tracing their
origin it was found that some colonies
had followed summer visitors to the
state, presumably in automobiles.
The brown-tails have a much wider
spread.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
The Ubiquitous Self Seeker.

Bernard X. Green, the well known
consulting engineer of Washington,
said the other day in a discussion of
the new Pennsylvania capitol, which
he helped to build: THE trouble with
every question Is that self seeking en-
tiers into it. Were there no self seek
ers the world would be a very Utopia
But as 1t is He smiled. "Why,
yesterday" he said. Sin a talk about
filtration In a cafe l heard well dress
ed man say earnestly, I maintain that
all water used for drinking and Gull
nary purposes should be boiled at least
one hour You are physician, pre-
sume| said a thin man respectfully.
No, SIR was the reply; 4 am a coal
dealer"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Feeney Out For Bartlett

Boston. July S.-Chairman Feeney
OF the Democratic state committee is
sued statement saying that at a con.
ference held IN Fall River. at which
Charles w. Bartlett, eX-Mayor Cum
mings and himself were present Cum
mings announced that he would not en-.
ter into a contest for the Democratic
nomination for governor. and is not a
candidate In view of Cummings
declaration Feeney says he has decided
to support Bartlett The contest fol
the nomination now lies between Henry
NJ. Whitney and Bartlett.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
SUPPORTS SUICIDE THE0R
Chemist Found Opium In the Stom-
ach of Mrs. Studley


Derry, n. H., July 9.-The presence
Of opium in the stomach of Mrs. Annie
S. Studley, whose body was found in
Canobie lake last week, was reported
by Edmund X. Cngell, the chemist to
whom the contents of the stomach
were submitted by Medical Referee
Newell for examination.
Angel found, besides the opium,
only such food as would ordinarily be
eaten for breakfast He stated that he
would make Il more detailed eXamina-
ton to determine the quantity of opium
present. Angel said unoflicially that in
his opinion, unless the woman was in
TIE habit of using drugs, the finding Of
the opium went far to strengthen the
theory that she committed suicide.
Angel also examined other portions
of the body and reported that he found
absolutely no evidence that the woman
had been criminally assaulted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
College President Resigns

Williamstown' Mass" July o.-Presi-
dent Henry Hopkins OF Williams col
lege has rendered his resignation. to
take effect in June, 1908. Professor
Harry A. Garfield, son of the late
President James a. Garfield. and at
present occupying the chair Of politics
at Princeton university, has been
chosen to succeed Hopkins. Garfield
has accepted the appointment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12

St Paul, July 6.-Twenty-o per-
sons are now reported to have been
killed in the tornado which swept a
path 100 miles long and from a mile to
a few rods in width through western
Wisconsin. Details are still coming in
slowly. The property damage undoubt-
eddy will be more than 100000. The
tornado passed through rich farming
country. destroying houses and barns
and sweeping crops and farm animals
before it,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
The mer Schedule.

The Rutland Railroad has puts its
trains on the Summer schedule, and will,
until further notice, run trains as fol-
lows: Weekday trains going north leave
al 1903 a. M, express; s: 80 a. M, mixed {;
II 80 a. M, mail 3 :32 p. M, mail; $3.50
p. m. flyer; 9:45 p. M, passenger.
Weekday trains going south leave at
$40 a. m, mail; 1882 p. M, flyer; sos p.
M, mail; 9:45 p. m, passenger; 11:15 p.
M, express.
Sunday train goes north at 10: 53 a. m;
goes south at 7: L p. m.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
Guimpes and Matching Sleeves.

AS nearly every gown has the neck
cut out and some sort of thin collar
and guimpe or plastron used, with IA
touch of the plastron material in the
sleeve fnishings or perhaps nearly the
whole sleeve made of it. there Is ample
chance to cut away soiled or worn
places in the old bodice and to replace
these with new goods without any dan
ger of giving the gown the home
made" look that spoils many made
overs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-07-12
A. o. U. w. Quits In Michigan

Detroit. July 1O.-After a long and
stubborn battle against heavy odds to
pace the order in Michigan on d BILE
footing, the grand lodge of Michigan,
Ancient Order of United Workmen,
voted to surrender its charter. In
eight years the membership in Mich
igan has dropped from 1900 to less
than 1000