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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
PROVED HIS SPELLING.
An Incident In the Career Of Stephen
A. Douglas.

An Incident In the Career Of Stephen
A. Douglas.
An amusing incident occurred in Nc
Lean county, ILL.,, at the first court
which Stephen A. Douglas. the famous
politician, attended after his election
as prosecuting attorney. There weie
many indictments to be drawn, writes
Professor Allen Johnson in his life Of
Douglas, and the new prosecuting at
torney in his haste wrote the name of
the county Mclean instead Of Mclean.
His professional brethren were greatly
amused at this evidence of fnexperi-
ence and made merry over the blunder.
Finally John T. Stuart, subsequently
Douglas political rival. moved that all
the indictments be quashed- Judge
Logan looked at the discounted youth
and asked what he had to say to sup
port the indictments.
Smarting under the gibes Of Stuart,
Douglas replied obstinately that he
had nothing to say, as he supposed the
court would not Guash the indictments
until the point had been proved. This
answer caused more merriment, but
the judge decided that the court could
not rule upon the matter until the pre-.
else spelling in the statute creating the
county had been ascertained.
No one doubted what the result
would be, but at least Douglas had the
satisfaction of causing his critics some
| delay. for the statutes had to be pro-
cured from an adjoining county.
To the establishment of court and
bar and of Douglas himself it appeared
that he had spelled the name correct.
ly- To the indescribable chagr OF
| the learned Stuart the court promptly
sustained all the indictments. The
young attorney was in high feather
| and made the most Of his triumph
The incident taught him a useful les
son-henceforth he would admit moth
ing and require his opponents to prove
| everything that bore upon the case II
| hand
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Not After Cancels Successor.

"That's news to me-" said Garry
Hermann. president OF the Cincinnati
baseball club, recently when told that
a story was out to the effect that Clarke
Griffith had been signed to manage
the reds next year. Mr.. Hermann
said that no efforts had been made to
secure a manager to succeed John Gan
Eel. Cancels contract has another
year to run, but of course arrange
ments could be made to satisfy Camel
in case it was decided to put another
leader in his place.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Danny Mahsr After Riding Honors.

Danny Mahsr. After Riding Honors.
The annual race for the premier
jockey honors Of England between
Danny Maher and Riggs is unusually
close this season. Recently Maher won
four races In a days racing. Makers
average Is always considerably better
than that Of Riggs. but Riggs, in con-
sequence Of his much lighter weight.
rides, Of course, more often. so which
viii wind up first can only be guessed.
Probably Maher will score, though the
nursery season gives Riggs a pull, as
he can ride frequently in these con-
tests, Mahef comparatively seldom.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
NOTICE TO AUToIsh.

All automobilists are requested
TO meet on South Fourth street In
front of the court house promptly
m seven-thirty this evening for the
purpose of taking part in the auto
mobile parade.
The line of march will be from
Fourth street. east on Main TO Six
teenth. north on Sixteenth to 4.
ives, on \ 10 Fifteenth. south on
Fifteenth 10 Main. west on Main
TO Fourth street.
All owners of machines are earn
esuy requested 10 take part in this
parade.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
NAVY MOVING PICTURES.

This evening moving pictures show
ing life on board United States bat
tleship will be thrown on a canvas
hung on the north wall of the Nichol-
son Printing company building, North
Ninth street. The show is absolutely
FREQ
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
ITALY KNEW OF PLANS.

Rome, Oct. Sit is learned that the
Italian cabinet had knowledge of Aus
tria's projects only few days before
the meeting between Sig. Tittoni, the
Italian foreign minister, and NJ. Iswols-
ky, the Russian foreign minister.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
TURK ACCEPTS RUSS PLAN.

ST Petersburg, Oct. S.-Turkey has
fallen into line with the Russian pro-
posal to convoke a congress of the
powers for general revision of the Ber-
lin treaty, which it is believed here,
ultimately will be accepted by all the
signatory powers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08

A Bio Differences.

MIS-. Crimsonbeak--See how nicely
that team of horses go along. Why
can't man and wife trot along pleas
antly together like that? Mr. Grim
sonbeak-well. you see, there is only
one tongue between those two horses.
yonkers Statesman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Shrubb to Race Lonqboat.

Alfred Shrubb, professional cham
pion of the world, and Tom Longboat,
the Canadian Indian, have been
matched for a ten mile race for the
professional championship of the
world. The race will be run Oct 27
at Madison Square Garden, New
York, and win be for a side bet of
$1,000 and a percentage of the gate
receiptS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
ARE FOR VACATION.

A petition for the vacation and 10
cation of certain public highways In
Washington township has been filed
with the county auditor. w. A. Creitz
and William Dicks are among the
signers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Every Move q Picture.

Manager Armour of the Toledo TO-
ball club recently released Theodore
Smith. left hand twirler, from the
Wisconsin league for laziness. Armour
says he is a walking fashion plate in.
stead Of pitcher.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
All His D-;--

Miss Chellus-Is 1t really so that
you're engaged to Mr.. Roxley? Miss
Pechis (calmly}-It is Miss Chellus-
My, he was a great catch! Miss Pechis
Il beg your pardon; catcher.-Phila
delphia Press.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Too Cons;der1&e-

Judge-You say you went into the
room at night quite unintentionally,
Why, then, had you taken of your
shoes? Burglar-'Cause. jedge. / heard
dere was somebody lynn I'll in de house.
Home Magazine
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.

John Lichenfels while returning
home yesterday morning was taken
sick with heart trouble by the Cham
pion Roller Mills and das removed to
his home by the city's ambulance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
COLORED WOMAN ARRESTED

Mary eettiford May he Placed at
County Farm for Safe Keeping.
Mary Pcttford. an aged colored
woman was locked up yesterday for
safe keeping II is probable an effort
will be made TO place her AT the coun.
~ farm. She was arrested in an alley
in the rear of No. engine house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
KROMA WAS CONVICTED.

Had Ben Arrested Before for Same
offense With Same Woman.
August Kroma was convicted of as
sociating with Goldie Kelley Rider. a
prostitute. In city court this morning
and fined so and costs and given a
jail sentence of ten days additional
1t was tn second time Kroma had
been arrested for associating with this
same woman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Mise Sutton May Head Tennis Team

1t 10 rumored that Miss May Sutton
will be requested to lead a team Of
American women tennis players in an
invasion OF the English tennis courts
next season. The object of the pro-
posed trip, 1t Is stated, is to revive the
woman's international matches.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
WAS SEEING SNAKES.
"pick" Fitzsibbons Again Arrested

Suffering From De!iriur Tremens.
"Dick Fitzgibbons was found by
Officer Gully at West Forst street and
Richmond avenue this morning at
o'clock. Fitzgibbons was suffering
from delirium tremens and was sent
to the county Jail for treatment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08

Fundamentally there Is no such
thing as private action. All actions
are pu5Nc La themselves or In their
nonseQ aences.-B cveaL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Dan Pateh's Fast Mile.

Dan Patch paced mile in 1:5S& at
Detroit. Mich, recently. the fastest
mile ever driven in Michigan.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
Nine Maroon Veterans Returned,

Coach Stagg has nine OF his 1907
Chicago varsity team as nucleus for
this years team and is looking ahead
toward winning the western champion
shtp.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
sheldon and Sanford Have Retired

Dick Sheldon and Foster Sanford.
Yale's old football players. have at last
ended their days OF coaching and com
petition and are in commerce together.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

National League.
New York Z; Boston 2.
Philadelphia 4; Brooklyn ?.
American League.
Washington l; New York 0. First
game.
Washington g. New York 4. Second
game.
Boston 10; Philadelphia 1. First
game.
Philadelphia 5; Boston 8. Second
game.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
WAippet RACING.

Toronto sportsmen may take up
whippet racing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-08
SOLDIER WAS ARRESTED.
Robert Grant Turned Over to Officers
at Camp With Report.

Robert Grant. a soldier, was arrest
ed on South Fifth between r and F
streets. He was sent out to the camp
and report made of his alleged drunk
eness TO the officers. He is the only
soldier, who has been placed under
arrest and he was not required to
stand trial in court
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-04-15

The tramp has little use for the Of the house.
1t is the delight to find homes In which the
husband is away at business The wife is ordinarily
charitable or, she be dsincned ia tmorous Rather
than suffer possible Intrusion, she will hasten to give
the beggar comfortable meal Whereupon the knight
the road rewards her goodness By drawing curious
sort weight the fence wall Precisely
what it MEANS few loose mouted ramps tell 1t Is
the symbol which has been adopted and passed among
the craft, and 1t suffces notify every fellow
Der that the lady Of the house usually at home and
that the husband during mornings and afternoons Is
likely to be away.
The tranps sign of bad luck is broken circle Where
he got such odd expression disappointment
other unexplained feature Of his system Of herogyphcs
But that too tells every subsequent that dis
erection in the neghboood is the better part vaor
Nothing is distastefu to the ordinary tramp
pleasant lecture on things religious OF the ultimate
fate of mankind including himself he dosent
He isn't particularly thoughtful the future
Food and tobacco with few drinks for company, in
teres him far mcge than elucidation of the Scrip
So the deyout householder who believes
solemn duty talk Christianity mendicants the
highways generally after opportunities gets
wide berth. They draw her front gate and
that is red signal Of warning to all later
And the good who wishes the Wayfarer join his
family circle at evening prayer instead of letting
so his way in peace with enough pennies in his
pocket to buy nightcap this householder too must
suffer for his zeal by future immunity the tramp
fraternity They his fence by he ayy cross.
The heroglyphcs Of fraternity il they could
be complied would puzzle Psychologist. But with
out doubt the student things chronological might be
able to find Ia these symbols which wanderers are SO
fond of using resemblance the symbols of prn
| tive people.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-04-15

Her Sacrifice
,,,~.,~.>~-~1~1-

Miss wellington reversed the run
about and they whirled away together.
"I have an engagement at the dress
makers" she explained. IF you don't
mind, I'll stop now, and then we can
take spin out to the park. There are
lots of things I want to talk to you
about
Doris flushed with pleasure; 1t was
not often she enjoyed an hours recrea-
ton since their reverses. And the pros
pect Of talk with Eudora Wellington
was most alluring to her.
After the visit to the fashionable
modiste had been accomplished they
drove straight to Fifth avenue, head
ed for Central park.
~Perhaps you are wondering why I
took SO long" Miss Wellington remark
I'd with musing little smile about her
Ups. "Shall tell your" ia
Doris smiled, too, with responsive
gfeam In her gentle brown eyes. .'You
need not say word" she said 'T've
bean In love, too" When the words
had left her lips swift shadow fell
over her face and the tears rushed to
her eyes despite the effort she was
making toward cheerfulness.
The other girl turned and looked into
her face keenly. IF could help you,
I would, would! !, she said impulsiye.
~. and her own eyes went dim.
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per on the last words, and she stran-
gled sob In her throat.
It was some time before Miss Well
ington spoke. When she did there was
a different note in her voice, and all
the pretty pink had died out, Of her
cheeks.
1T was hard on you,' she said, ''ter
ribly hard. But you were always a
heroine, Doris; knew that years ago.
know It now, more than ever"
The young girl flushed warmly I'M
der the genuine words OF praise, and
her dark eyes cleaned black for an in
slant. There are compensations in
everything" she sadly ''even In our
most bitter disappointment"
For several minutes they drove In
leisurely silence. At last Doris said
she must be getting home, and ten
minutes later Miss Wellington was tell
inf her goodby In front OF her gate
When she entered her room she
flung herself down ON the bed and
gave up to the tears that had been
lowering so close to her eyes for long
time. The encounter with the other
girl, who had everything, her happi-
ness chief OF all, made her own hearts
tragedy and miserable lot the more
uncomfortable. Somehow she could not
get hrr loer out of her mind he had
cared for her, she knew that, as. he
would never care for any one else !;
h11f xUifh aar linn ceaa
from his life, and that by her own
hand it was more than probable that
he would find as much contentment as
most people have in his new relations
and surroundings
That night Doris Balfour was deliri-
GUS. For several days she was unable
to leave her bed. She had grown very
white and thin after the fever left, and
her vitality seemed dwindling away.
One morning her sister came into the
room and sat down on the bed beside
her. Doris" she began, 81 want you
to tell me the truth you are unhappy,
are you not? 1t doesn't look as though
a mere physical hurt could produce
this condition"
The hot blood famed over the girls
small face and her lips trembled. She
was too weak to control her emotions
at all. Then, for answer, she covered
her face with her hands and shook
convulsively. Lefty Balfour went ON :
@They are making plan to send you
to the Adirondaeks-the doctor seems
to think you need change. But |
have different theory. / believe |
have something that viii cure you a
whole lot quicker. Shall I tell you r
Doris glanced up eagerly, her heart
bounding with an excitement that was
more than half pain. Something In
her sisters tone thrilled her strangely.
eyes," she said. tell me-" She
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-04-15
she Gave Herself Away.

Robert Watchorn, the well-knowa
commissioner of immigration, has
made a sympathetic and thorough
study of the immigrant types that
reach New York.
Discussing these types the other day
he said:
sThe most naive are the Germans
from the smaller and remoter states.
They have the charmlngly simple and
quaint minds of children.
"A beautiful German girl disem-
barked here the other day. She was
tall and strong, blue-eyed and yellow
haired. She wanted to know at once
il there were any letters for her.
1.-THE postmaster at the pier, after
getting her name, said, by way OF a
joke: r
"'Is 1t a business or a love letter
that you expect?
1.-THE girl faltered:
"'A business letter.
"sWell, there's nothing here salt
the man after looking over the assort-
ment.
'sThe girl hesitated. Then, blushing
as red as a rose, she said:
"'Would you mind just looking
among the love letters now, sirT ~
Boston Globe.
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reached up one trembling hand and
laid it In Lettyq'sj. The latter went

reached up one trembling hand and
laid it In Lettyq'sj. The latter went
on:
Ever since the day after you were
( taken ILL.," she said, "he has been COM
Ing here. They never would tell you,
or let you see him. The doctor said
any kind of excitement would be bad.
But this morning the postman left
letter for you----from Tom. I got 1t
myself and I've held on to it every
minute sinoe Here it Isl She drew
the envelope from her bosom and
placed it in Doris little hot hands:
My Darling: Something tells me
that you do love me in spite of all
that You gave me up because Of your
own nobility and unselfishness. In my
anger and pride I let you do it then,
and in desperation engaged myself to
the other girl. Afterward, realized
what a wretchedness my life would be
what an utter failure But 1t was
too late then to draw out. The mar
riage preparations We're already under
way, the ceremony to be performed
next month. But on Sunday morning
she wrote to me and said: I have
made mistake, Tom. We can never
be happy together. l do not want the
money, so it,is all yours unquestionably
and without feeling on my part. AS
you know, | have a plenty Of my own.
return your ring and letters Don't
feel hard toward me, for believe me,
this is best for us ALL
May L come back, sweetheart? I
shall be in Philadelphia on business
for a couple Of days, but shall be
frantic with Impotence. Write me at
my hotel. I sail for Hamburg on Aug.
8. Shall I engage passage for two7
As ever. Tom"
The answer went back without de-
| lay. Lefty took 1t down and sent 1t
herself. 1t was only one word, and
it took but three letters to spell It
New Orleans Times Democrat.
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Doris shook her head and smiled
again. mo one can-now," she pur-
sued absently, you see, I gave him up
myself. That makes it out Of the ques-
ton for any one else to say or do any
thing. Once we were well off and
prosperous-my fathers family, you
know. But he speculated and lost J;
we're as poor as Jobs turkey now. I
was betrothed to the kindest, best man
In the world. But he, too, had been
unfortunate. His father, who was a
very hard, peculiar old man, died and
(tritely enough) left his will to the eff
feet that If Tom married otherwise
than as he had chosen for him, he
should forfeit all; the girl, on the other
hand, would lose everything Ii she de-
clined to accept the terms of her step
fathers arrangement But Tom de-
clared from the start that he did not
love her in that way-as he does-did
me-and that he would go to his grave
bachelor If I refused him. What
could I do? offered to give him back
his freedom, but he would not take
it. Finally they had some great trou-
Bile In his family-money was involved
and could only be procured by an al
lance with"
Eyes, yes, 1 see," the other girl in
terrupted breathlessly.
80 I gave him up in way he could
not elude. I wrote and sent him back
his things and told him that did not
love him any more. | knew that then
he would marry the other, and that
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-04-15

Trampdom has dialect Of It's which nobody be
yond the pale understands spoken and written da
lect which In curious way has grown up in the
kindred and has suppanted many other Of com
municating ideas. ### #### &@
The mysterious signs that sometimes fences
small cities and may frequently be attrb
uted the tramp fraternity In the big city these signs
rartes for there the hobo doesn't have the leeWay
that urban and rural life gives him.
Give tramp dinner and you give dozen. The
grateful recipient Is fairly certain Ii he gets the
tunity to make little chalk symbol the phianthro
pists fence, perhaps merely rude circle inclosng
cross--thus informing every other member OF his guild
that the householder is ready to feed regiment
If the tramp bis way up the back walk has
countered lively member Of the bulldog family he is de-
cent enough he succeeds In escaping, Indicate
in manner the first owners fence gate the
presence of sharp teeth inside
the occupant of house bears strong dislike for
and doesn't hesitate, the slightest provocaton
hand them to the police perhaps taking pains to
deprive them Of their liberty until the officer arrives the
first tramp lucky enough to escape gives warning to his
comrades by writing '23 the vigorous citizens gate
If only live in the house the tramp takes the
liberty Of describe their by the use Of the letter
indicating the the ladies by the number Of
"Va" Anybody good enough to give the first mendi-
cant pennies usually gets recompensed by some
symbol illustrative the "easy mark for instance
a hand with disk drawn between the fingers And If
the householder proffers sufficient for railroad
trip to tranps home then the recipient shows his
hankfuness by drawing the gyers gate or back door
picture of engine or Of understanding trans
portation A single scrawl on the capboards Of a cot
tage indicates the occupants too to look
for anybody but themselves.
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WINDING MOTHER.

Boys, just listen for moment
To word I have to say:
Manhoods gates are just before you,
Drawing nearer ev'ry day. 9,
Bear in mind, while you are passing,
Ger that intervening span,
That the boy who minds his mother
Seldom makes wicked man.
There are many slips and failures
La this world we're living in;
Those who start with prospects fairest
Oft are overcome by sin.
But I'm certain that you'll notice,
If the facts you'll closely scan,
That the boy who minds his mother
Seldom makes wicked man.
Then be guided by her counsel,
It will never lead astray;
Rest assured she has your welfare
In her thoughts both night and day.
Don't forget that she has loved you
Since the day your life began;
All, the boy who minds his mother
Seldom makes wicked man.
Weekly Bouquet.