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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29


Mrs. Edgar Hill and two sons, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hill, Misses Ncttie
Brown, Edna Blose, Hazel Hill, Edna
Spencer and Eta Hill; Messrs. Vern
and Chester Hill, Harry Spencer and
Oscar White.
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The Dorcas society met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. Anna Heitbrink.
at her home on North Twentieth
street. Nearly all the members were
pre- sent. The hours were spent at
needlework and in social manner.
Luncheon was served by the hostess.
The society will meet in two weeks
with Mrs. Henry Hieger, 1873 South
Fifteenth street.
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Mrs. Fred Brachey and little daugh-
ter Mary, who have been visiting with
Mrs. Brachey's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles G. Swain of South Fifteenth
street, has returned home.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jesse WiecEnan have
returned from a wedding trip to New
York.
Miss Leona Floyd assisted by her
piano pupils will give a recital Sat
urday afternoon, October 8. at 2:30
O'clock in the East Main Street Unit
ed Brethren church. All are invited
to attend.
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cd
home after an extended visit with rela-
tives in this city and Williamsburg.
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A dinner party was given Sunday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. William E.
Mutchner at their home in Earlham
Heights. The function was comrh-
mentary to Mrs. Thomas Clark and
children of Parker City, who leave
next week for Seattle, Washington,
where they will make their future
home. Places were arranged at the
table for Mrs. Jennie Henshaw, Miss
Margaret Henshaw, Mr.. Lester Tur-
man, Mrs. Margaret thurman, Mr.. and
Mrs. James thurman, Mrs. Thomas
Clark and family; Mr.. and Mrs. e. A.
Demaree, Mr.. and Mrs. William E.
Mutchner and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ert Turner and family.
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The first regular meeting for the
Olive Branch Bible class of the First
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. r. st. John at their home east of
the city. After the usual business
session, Rev. Addison Parke gave
short address on "A Day in Pekin."
The +" ours were spent so
ciallv meets tho last Mon
day
The h~ .ssionary society of the
First Methodist Episcopal church will
meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs.
Ray Longnecker, los South Fifteenth
street. All members are urged to at
tend.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Coughlen
of Indianapolis will leave tomorrow
for an extended Western trip. They
will spend some time in Spokane,
Washington and then go to Seattle.
They will spend the winter in Califor-
MIA. Mrs. Coughlen was formerly
Miss Lillian Peelle.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson Of
fredericksburg are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Argus Ogborn and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. O. Horn.
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Mrs. Mary Grant left yesterday aft
ernoon for the East where she will
visit with her sons.
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The Penny club will meet tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. Leroy Mansfield
1015 South A street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
Bridset's Beatitudes


Blessed is the pinch of salt added to
the rhub6rb.
Blessed is the teaspoonful Of vanilla
added 10 the smaller, cheaper quality
of prunes.
Blessed is the bit OF butter rubbed
along the top Of the vessel in which
chocolate Is boiled. 1t will prevent
boiling over
Blessed is the puff paste which is al
lowed TO remain on ice an hour before
rolling into crust.
Blessed is the tablespoon. butter and
little hot water kept hot on the stove
for basting fowl or roast which lacks
Juice.
Blessed is the alum used on wash day
TO prevent the colored clothes from
running" Use in the proportion of
one tablespoonful OF powdered alum TO
a gallon of cold water. Let the clothes
soak in this and then wash in the usu
al way.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
A Mexican Recipe.


Travellers who have been to Mexico
viii recall this popular Mexican dish,
which II carefully prepared Is said 10
be delicious. 1t Is the "chili reinas,"
or stuffed peppers:
Cut chill peppers lensthwise down
the slider remove the seeds and care
fully roast In hot ashes. after which
the outer skin can be thoroughly
wiped OF. Crate dry cheese and stun
the peppers full of this. press the two
sides together and fasten. According
TO the number of peppers prepared,
take enough eggs for liberal dressing
beat the whites and yolks separately
to a light froth and then mix them
Have ready frying pan. with sum.
Gent boiling lard TO cover the peppers
Dip each pod into the frothy egg for .
moment. then drop into the bofline
lard, pouring oser each more OF the
egg while the frying peppers are turn
ed Serve with chilli sauce to which
have been added a few chopped green
wAlnuss
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
"Too Sure.

Don't let a man be too sure Of you
Never tell him the whole truth about
how much you care for him. You'll be
lots happier So"
That is the advice given the wom-
ems Auxiliary OF the Ancient Order OF
Hibernians by a wise man. man with
fine. stern profile and twinkle In
his eye-Father O'Toole of wellsboro.
priest who is blessed with a great
love for human nature and a vast COM
prehension of it.
He talked 10 his feminine audience
Of the one subject in which perhaps
women are most interested husbands.
He gave them some excellent advice as
TO how +, rot ~rnl husbands aof how
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

The first meeting of the year for the
Trifolium Literary society OF the First
last evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Fledderjohn, 442 South
Thirteenth street The annual election
Of officers was held at this time. They
are:
President, Miss Ida Meyer.
Vice president, Mrs. Everard Knoll
lenberg.
Secretary, Emma Englebert.
Treasurer, Miss Lena Leive.
After the election Of officers a discus
sion was held concerning the course
of study for the year. 1t was decided
to study Scotland.
After the business session an in
formal reception was held for Mrs.
Daisy Mote, a bride of next month.
The members of the club presented
Mrs Mote with very pretty gift.
Several musical numbers were given
by quartet composed of DR.. and Mrs.
f. W. Kruger. Miss Alice Knollen-
berg and Mr.. Oliver Nusbaum. About
fifty guests were received during the
evening. the rooms were arranged in
an attractive manner with ferns and
flowers. The color scheme. red and
white being carried out in all the dec
orations. Tiny bags of rice were Civ
en- as favors. Luncheon was served
by the hostess. The occasion was a
most enjoyable one. Monday evening,
October Twelfth, the society will give
German musical. This will no doubt
prove a delightful affair, as a num-
Der of the city's most prominent mu-
sicians are members of the society.
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The Foreign Missionary society of
Grace M. E. church will meet tomor-
row afternoon with Mrs. Horace Kra-
mer, at her home, 100 North Seven
teenth street. The meeting will be
called promptly at two-thirty o'clock.
A good program has been prepared
and all members are urged to attend.
Rev. George H. Hill will also give a
short address.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Deuker and
little son have returned to Cincinnati
after having visited with Mr. and Mrs.
w. S. Kaufman and Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Deuker.
Miss Ong, Of Pittsburg, who has
been visiting with Mrs. Kaminski and
Miss Lillian Kaminski, has returned
home.
Mrs Ralph Husson is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Husson Of National
avenue for few days.
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Miss Sadie Brown of Minneapolis
came yesterday to attend Earlham
College.
The ladies' aid society OF the Fifth
Street M. e. church will hold its reg
ular monthly meeting Wednesday aft
ernoon at two-thirty o'clock. All mem
bers are urged to be present. The so
ciety meets thes last Wednesday of
each month.
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Miss Edna Johnson will be hostess
for card party tomorrow afternoon
at the Country club house. The game
will be gin promptly at 2:30 o'clock,
All members are invited to attend.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Hill ST., enter
tanned in very pleasing manner Sun
day, at their suburban home south OF
Bethel. The affair was compliment n.
tary to Miss Nettie Brown of Chattan.
ooga, Tenn, who has been their guest
during the past few months. An ele.
CANT dinner in several courses was
served. Places We're arranged at the
table for Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Spen'
Ger, Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Hill, NJ aid
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
The Pride Of q Governor.

The Pride Of Governor.
''Out in my state says Missouri
congressman. I'VE used to have gov
ernor by the name Of Stewart. This
was way back when l was boy. They
tell how Stewart, among others, was
once entertaining the Prince Of Wales
on the occasion many years ago when
be visited this country. They gave a
great ball in st. Louis in the princes
honor. Stewart came down from JEFF
ferson City to do credit to 1t. He and
the prince were stationed on little
platform raised for them at one side
Of the hall SO stationed the beauty
and brilliancy and the blue blood OF
st. Louis swept by them in dazzling re-
view. Tho spectacle elevated Stewards
feelings several notches. His bosom
swelled Finally in tremendous I'M
pulse born of glow and glory. he ad-
ministered a mighty slap to the royal
back and exclaimed:
"Prince, don't you wish you were
governor of Missouri"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
ITALIAN WANTS TO
BECOME A CITIZEN
Asks Clerk for Papers Show
ing His Intention.

giuseppe Roberts. an Italian applied
ut the Office of the county clerk this
morning for copy of his papers show
ing his intention to become a natural
lied citizen of the United States. Rob-
erts took out papers originally at Gin
cinnati, but lost them and now desires
a copy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
Taft CAMPAIGN SONG.

Verse and Music Written by Wife Of
Pennsylvania Doctor.
"Our Good and Honest Taft" cam
paign song which has been officially
approved by William II. Taft and
Chairman Frank Hitchcock Of the Re
publican campaign committee, was
written by Mrs. Anne r. VAIN Bassett,
wife Of prominent physician Of Nor
wood. Pa.
Mrs. Bassett was, before her mar
riage to DR.. Bassett, resident of
Philadelphia. She was graduated from
the School Of Industrial Art in that
city and is proficient artist and mu-
stefan. Despite the fact that she has
written more than hundred songs
and instrumental selections, she has
had but few Of them published, pre-
ferring to keep them for her home.
Il first got the idea of writing the
song" said Mrs. Bassett, while was
reading one Of Mr.. Tafts speeches.
His words, Although I'm slated presi-
dent, I'm just plain man STILL struck
me as being a fine campaign slogan.
and determined to put 1t to music"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
STtGALL FINED
FOR HIS Actions
Man, Who Says He Was Rob-
bed, Punished for Drunk.

Edward Stegall, the man who claims
he was. held UP and robbed by Earl
Huntington and Frank Murray, col
ored, was fined 81 and costs for drunk.
He paid his fine. Stegall has given in
formation upon which the prosecution
of Huntington and Murray will be
based in the circuit court.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
DANCING SCHOOL.

Mrs. Charles Kolp will begin her
Friday evening dancing class Friday
Oct o. at O'Clock, I. o. o. r. hall.
Those DESTROYS Of entering the class
will please hand in their names to
Charles Koip. The class starts later
than usual this season on account OF
Mrs. Kolp being In New York get
ting dance work for this coming sea-
son.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
AZ Children See Things.


A. Canadian school principal. Miss
Anges Cameron. III he Century tells of
n boy who wrote:
when gentleman walks with a
lady on the public street, no gentle
man walks inside the lady"
To the question, what IL dew?' an.
other child answered. 1.-THE earth re-
wolves on its own axis 365 times in
twenty four hours. This rapid mo-
ton through space causes its sides to
perspire: this IL called dew"
In geography class asked: tom.
your father Is sailor. Would 1t be
possible for him to start today to 60
round the world and keep on sailing
always In the same direction till he
came back to his starting point7"
''No, Miss Cameron"
'why?"
Hes in JAIL"
It was q little girl whose imagina-
ton took the bit in its teeth with this
audacious run across country: Eliza
beth Is well known In literature. She
patronized Shakespeare and encourag-
ed Sidney. She was dearly fond of
ud W No dAu iiOtSCc anu AOuuuc, SuASAA-
~ and cavalry and other animals of
the chase. In glory and honor and
majesty we see her strut in her Ger
man garden. Raleigh set his cloak for
her, but Elizabeth fondly died a maid
en- queen
Home, Sweet Home.
The wife of a naval officer attached
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

On the pages are spaces for each day
of the year, in which wishers are to
write their most precious desires, sign
ing their names beneath There are
also pages for common everyday
wishes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
0Iadstone's Ruse.

0ladstons's Ruse.
Mr.. Gladstone was once guilty Of de-
liberately evading an international
regulation at the Franco-Italian from
tier. He was carrying for his refresh
ment basket Of fine grapes, which
stringent regulations at the time for
babe being taken from one country to
the other. on account of phylloxera, an
insect that attacks the roots and leaves
Of the grape vines
Mr.. Gladstone's great brain reviewed
the situation; he must obey the law.
but he was determined to have the
grapes, so he sat down then and there
on the railway station bench and-ate
them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

Wednesday evening Coach Horton
will give the high school lads and las
sizes. instructions in giving school
yells. A number of new yells have
been selected and 1t is hoped that the
students will learn the mand go out
to all the games, root for the home
teams and so help them to victory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
NEW SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE.
Northland Limited Taken Out OF
Service.

OuI OF
Service.
The new G. R. & l. schedule is now
in effect and announces the following
changes: The Northland Limited
which is primarily summer train has
been taken off, but the special Sunday
train for fishermen will be retained on
its present schedule for some time at
least. Train No. z, which leaves for
the north at $40 o'clock will not be
changed. Trains No. 6, 5, IL and 2
have been changed to different run
ming time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

Tommy, did you give your brother
the best part Of the apple, as told you
tor"
Tommy--Yessum; gave him the
seeds. He can plant 'em and have a
whole orchard.-Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

Madeline is decided blond. isn't
she?"
Yes, but she only decided last
weed. Topics
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
Courageous For His Wife.

Courageous For HIS wife.
A farmer went into the Office Of a
Biddeford (Me.) dentist the other day
and inquired what the charge was for
pulling a tooth.
twenty-five cents without gas and
fifty cents If you take gas" replied the
dentist
IT don't want any gas" said the
farmer.
II admire your courage" replied the
dentist. Most people want to take
gas"
ooh, it isn't me; it's my wife that's
going to have the tooth out" explained
the farmer
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

High school athletics have taken
on new life under the management
of Principal Knouff and Coach Roy
Horton.
An effort will be made to arrange
games in which the high school girls
may participate, at the public play
grounds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
Tho Shrewd Poodle.


In 1880 the daughter of an army off,
Ger from Coburg wrote to Haydn of
little adventure, asking him to set it
to music. This Is the story: She and
her intended husband. a captain of the
army. together with a friend and
poodle, were taking a walk. The cap
tain had been pralsing his dogs tai
ents, and made bet with his friend
that the dog would find a thaler laid
under bush now, he being sent back
for 1t after their return home. The
bet was accepted. Directly after re.
turning home the captain sent his dog
back for the money.
Now it so happened that travelling
tailor sat down to rest under that very
bush where the thaler was deposited
found the money ana put it in his
pocket. When the poodle arrived he
smeIled the coin and fawned upon the
tailor. The man, highly pleased al
having found a thaler and such ar
amiable dog within an hour, took him
to his stopping place in town. The
poodle watched the tailor's clothes al
| night and when. early the next morn
ing. the door of the room was opened
he stole out, carrying the tailor's trous.
ers with him and brought both them
and the thaler to his master.
This little adventure had been put
into verse under the title, 1.-THE Gun
ming and Servicenble Poodle" and
Haydn put the text to music.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

The board of control of the Rich
mond High School Athletic association
has elected the following officers:
Ralph Brown-Chairman.
Blair Converse-Vice chairman. a..
Prof Observation-Disclosures
Mildred Enthusiastically.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

MAHALA:
Gold Medal Flour saves WORK.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

local option, which. Bernhard Knoll
lenberg. with his ever ready wit, com
pletely refuted. The affirmative side
won.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
THE RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
From ths View Point OF co-sd

The JUNO. class of the Richmond
high school met for organization last
evening. Russell Heitbrink. senior
class president, explained the duties
of each officer, after which the follow.
ing officers were chosen:
Stonehill Keates-President.
Martha Williams-Vice-pr
Marguerite Price-Treasurer.
Irwin Coffin-Se cretary.
Earl Spangler-Marshal.
Karl Allison--Assistant marshal
The Alpha Mu Kappa, domestic
science club composed of the girls OF
the senior class, will meet for reor
ganization this evening. Miss Elsie
Marshall, who has been the instructor
of the club for the past three years
will take charge of the work again
for the coming year
The last term senior English class
debated ON the subject: Resolved
That county local option is better than
township local option"
The affirmative was taken by Ada
Heath, Bernahrdt Knollenberg and
Ruth Peltz, while the negative side oil
the question was represented by
James Chapman, Lucille Townsend and
Mildren Kuhn. James Chapman, the
star debater of the negative side. made
some strong arguments for township
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29
BANK Statement

A.
Sent.22
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

The board of control has appointed
Prof. Waldrip. faculty manager of the
1908 football team and Prof. Hamilton
manager of the basket ball team
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

FIOWf6, SWeet TFoHIc.
The wife of a naval officer attached
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-29

lursday. Watch next Thursday. It's just good
st on yours if you miss this sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-07-02
THAT is THE SUM PAID BY MR..
EIsELE, OF NEAR cENTRALIA,
TO A FRIEND WHO FOUND
HIM A SUITABLE woM-
AN TO BE HIS
WIFE.
MARRIED BY JUDGE ". ". BOFFS.
Wedding Took Place in the Rest
Room at the Court HOnse at 8
O'clock Thursday After
noon-Filed a Wedding
Contract.

Max Eisele, OF near Centralia, and
Mrs Matte Waddlngton, Of Benton
City, came to Mexico Thursday and
secured a marriage license, and we're
accordingly married In the rest room
at the court house at 3 O'Clock In the
afternoon by Judge Bolts.
Before their marriage Mrs. Wad-
dlngton and Mr.. Eisele went into a
written marriage contract and filed
the same with the recorder OF Audrain
so that there can be no dispute over
the agreement made between them.
1t is understood that Mr.. Eisele has
been advertising for helpmeet, but
not having success by that means Of
fered his friends fifty dollars to find
him suitable woman. Presently a
friend showed up with one but she did
not possess the required quail Hcations
and so was dismissed. Several Others
were presented, but n0ne OF them
suited, and not until Mrs. Matte
Waddlngton was introduced did MIR
Eisele find one to his liking. who wa'
willing to share his sorrow as well al
the pleasures Of life with him. Wht
is the recipient Of the fifty dollars w
did not learn.
Mr. and Mrs Eisele left on thu
afternoon train for Centralia wher'
they will make their future home Oh
bis farm near there
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-07-02
large BALD Eagle.

The Owl went out to the pleasant
home OF DR.. J. Rule Fritts Thursday
morning and took a shot at one Of the
largest bald eagles that he, the Owl,
ever saw. The eagle was sent to DR..
Fritts as a present by Uol. Leo Motz,
OF Wellsyille, and the noted physician
appreciates the gift very much, he,
himself, being warm member OF the
Eagle bunch Of this city. The eagle
is chained to a tree in DR.. Fritts'
yard-just like any three men would
tie up one Of Carter Johnson's fierce
Indians.
Said eagle is one Of the largest and
fiercest birds Of the feathery tribe
that ever swept the cobwebs from the
clouds and is Of the Dave Ball variety
DR.. Fritts says II the eagle should get
"about half sick" he will send 1t tc
the Springs to dip It's bill and become
rejuvenated, by partaklng of the watel
of life. Dill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-07-02
ENJOYED A Hay RIDE.
A Crowd of About Thirty Young
People Attended a Lawn Par
ty Wednesday Evening at
the Country Residence
Of Joe Considine.

A party OF about thirty young peo-
pie took hay ride Wednesday even
ing and went to lawn party at the
country residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Consldine. A most enjoyable evening
was spent and the members OF the
party returned TO town late In the
evening, pronouncing Mr.. and Mrs.
Considlne most enjoyable entertainers.
The party was chaperoned by Miss
Carrie Sproul.
Among those who went are Misses
Mary Mcintyre, Ida Clark, Dorthy
Holmes, Ria Hall,1 Cess Campbell,
Victoria Brooks, Edna Duncan, Mamie
Campbell, Elijah Bolts, Mary Abbay,
Louise Buckner, velma Johnson,
Flayal MoLoney and Mabel Eaton.
Messrs Edwin Barth, Ben Barnes, Mat
wymore, Herbert Plunkett, Robt
Berry, Hugh Dunlap, Ed Kinney, AZ
yette Buckner, "Much" Adams, Jas.
Bledsoe, VIM. Coatsworth, Louis Hord
Cook, Harrison Brown and Irwin
Franklin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-07-02
MR.. CLEVELAND DIED POOR.
Left Practically Nothing but Two
Residences.

New York, June 27.-Contrary to
he general belief, Grover Cleveland
was q poor man. For some reason
which does not appear, the opinion
was generally held that he was pos
sessed Of considerable estate and
that he would leave bis family well OIL
when he died. Inquiries made to-day
developed the fact that Mr.. Cleveland,
far from being well oil, was poor and
left to his family, unless his close per-
sonal friends are entirely mistaken,
practically nothing but the residences
at Princeton and Buzzard's Bay.
HAD he lived little longer his
circumstances would have been much
improved, p said one Of his friends to-
night IAN Of his friends rejoiced
when be became the head ofithe Asso-
citation of Life Insurance Presidents,
with salary Of $4,000 a year, for
they knew his circumstances"