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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
CONDITIONS ARE
GROWING BETTER
Dun's Report Says Volume of
Business Is Still Below
Normal, However.
BANK EXCHANGES LESS.
SEVERAL OF THE BIG EASTERN
CITIES SHOW A FALLING Off
GENERAL TRADE CONDITIONS
TOUCHED UPON.
BANK EXCHANGES LESS.

New York, April 4.-R. G. Dun's
weekly review of trade today says:
While the volume Of business is still
much below normal, moderate i'm
provement is constantly noted, al
though the rate of progress is very diff
ferent in the leading centers of trade.
Aside from the idleness at bituminOus
coal mines, which Is not expected to be
Prolonged, April did not bring any
serious labor disputes, and many
wage earners were enabled to resume
work by accepting small reductions in
pay.
Sales of pig iron have been made at
lower figures than At any time since
the decline began, although regular
quotations are nOminally unchanged.
Furnaces that have begun to accumu-
late stocks, however, make conces-
sions rather than reject offers. Some
| finishing mills have also sought raw
material more freely, and the net re-
suit is a better tonnage of pig iron,
| although it is estimated that little
more than 80 per cent of the steel max
, ing capacity is now in operation. De-
mand is still best for tin plate, with
| the wire and pipe trades next in point
of ectivity, but the railways do not
place much business, although small
orders for rails are noted and many
contracts for equipment are under con-
sideration. Sharp competition for
business in light rails has produced
! lower prices in that line, but as q 'e
the level Of quotations TO rfiI
steel products remains unchang>
Textile conditions show further
moderate gains, although progress is
slow and slower prices are still expect
co by purchasers in numerous lines,
Despite rumors of many Chinese in
quries it is not learned that any eX-
port orders have been placed, and it
| is believed that no cotton goods can
| be sold in that market unless mucn
more attractive quotations are named.
Fall buying is still light in the mems
wear division of the wooden goods
market. although inquiries are more
numerous aud the net result is favor
able.
The increased interest of jobbers in
the footwear market lndL WdS uOteu
last week has not been maintained
manufacturers reporting less demand
and it is believed that pressing needs
were satisfied.
Unsettled weather has retarded prog.
ress III retail trade at Chicago, but
wholesale shipments are large an(
mercantile collections occasion little
, adverse comment. Factories employ
more hands.
Bank exchanges this week at al
the leading cities in the United States
are $2.2O9.5o1 ,S99-22. per cent less
than year ago and 23.J per cent I'm
der the corresponding week of 1906
The larger losses are at New Yorl
City. Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg
Louisville and San Francisco.
number of cities in the West report al
increase over both preceding years
ind the losses at Baltimore and New
Orleans are not SO large as in proceed
Jig weeks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
CONQUER|NG HEROES
IDOLS OF RUSHv|LLE
They Will Be rendered Great
est Reception in History
Of City Tonight.
THREE MEETINGS PLANNED.
AT ALL-THE ENTIRE SIXTH
DISTRICT is INVITED TO PAR
TICIPATE IN THEM.

Rushville, Ind, April 4.-ROme new
er extended more generous welcome
to her returning heroes, than that
which is to be accorded James f. Wat
son and Frank J. Hall in this city this
evening. Rushville citizens have
come forward to pay honor to these
political representatives OF the two
leading parties of the state and have
loosened their purse strings. When
calls We're made for subscriptions
there was generous response AMI it
was only a short time until enough
money had been raised to provide for
more lavish reception than had been
planned for originally. The entire
Sixth congressional district is invit.
ed to be the guest of Rushville tonight
and all will find accommodations.
Rushville will be stirred by a throng
that will eclipse in size any that ever
gathered here. The three receptions
will be held at different times, so as
| to accommodate the crowds better.
| The first will be held at the rink.
| Rev. w II. Clark will be the chair
man; J. r. Arbuckle will introduce
Hon. James E. Watson to the people
while Mayor H. M. Cowing will pre-
| sent the Hon. Frank J. Hall
The meeting at the Grand Theatre
will convene at s o'clock, Mr. John NJ
Stevens, chairman. Rev. Father W. ]
Cronin and Rev. V. w. Tevis will
make the Introductory addresses, tC
which the nominees will respond.
| At $50 p. m, the court house will
furnish the last and closing scene OF
the evening program.
| Hr. r. E. Zorne has been selected
chairman of this NEE ting; Will l.
| Newbold will introduce Mr.. Watson
and Col. e. H. Wolfe will present Mr.
Hall.
To help out the musical end of the
program, two bands and a glee club
have been secured and there is nc
doubt that the event will be epoch
making in the history of this old
town!
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
PREACHER HAD SUCH
A PRETTY BUN
He With Two Women Were Ar.
rested.

Columbus, Ind, April 4.-Rev. JOS,
eph Carter, aged 45, and unmarried,
was arrested here yesterday afternoon
in company with Mrs. Jennie Jackson
and Mrs Lizzie Guess and lodged in
Jail on charges of intoxication. The
three pleaded guilty to the charges
and the preacher paid the fines. Rev
Carter has for the past 20 years been
doing evangel:stic work for the Unit
ed Brethren church, preaching and or
ganizing Sunday schools and churches
He has been apparently an earnest
church and Sunday school worker and
was known as such all over Southern
Indiana.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
SEVERED LAST CABLE
Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt Told
Her Story of Stormy
Life.
THE COURT is SILENT.

New York, April Airs. Alfred
Gwynne Vanderbilt has sailed the sea
of matrimony and yesterday severed
the last cable that bound her by tell
ing the stormy events of her domestic
life to David Mcclure, referee.
Just what Mrs. Vanderbilt said, but
nine persons know. They are not
talking for publication-the nine.
sensational reports and rumors
have been published, and no doubt will
be continued.' said Referee Mcclure.
ITS a case of guess on the part of the
public, for | will not talk, nor will any
one person on this case"
All this being true, to a certain ex-
tent, the public has nothing to do but
take the word of persons in a position
to know what Mrs. Vanderbilt did say
as to why she seeks a divorce from her
husband.
The case will probably not last very
long, for Referee Mcclure has an air
of iriskness about him that insures a
speedy ending.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
Ventilation.

Have we ever stopped to think how
our ancestors two or three generations
back lived and fiourished with little or
no ventilation in their sleeping apart
msnts? The night air used to be con-
sidered a very dreadful menace to
health and q sure inducer of colds.
Bedrooms were kept closely shut, and
yet our ancestors, many OF them, were
harder than we and lived to good old
ages. Animals burrow in their holes
at night, breathing the same air over
and over again. while birds and fowls
tuck their heads under their wings. OF
course ventilation is absolutely neces-
sary cor proper comfort. cleanliness
and health. but people have lived on
little or none of 1t for hundreds and
thousands of years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
Victims Of u False Prophet.

Just before the opening of the Kafir
rebellion in South Africa, about the
middle Of the last century. the sooth-
sayers babe the tribes xiii their cattle
and destroy their crops of grain. The
spirits Of their ancestors were to arise
and help them to exterminate every
white man In the country. The advice
was solemnfy accepted. When the day
OF the great uprising arrived many of
the rebels were already starving. But
there came no ghostiy herds Of cattle
out Of the earth, no crops not sown
with hands Grim, terrible famine
swept over the land. and in the months
which followed, although the authori,
ties did everything in their power to
mitigate it's horrors, 10000 victims of a
false prophet starved to death.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
MAGIC AND RELIGION.
Eheir Parting Due to the Advance Of
Cfvflixa ton.


In west Africa the belief in a new
birth without loss of identity is proved
by the fact that when a baby arrives
in a family 1t is shown a selection OF
small articles belonging to deceased
members, and the thing which the
child catches hold Of identities him as
.Uncle John or Cousin Emma" and
50 forth. 80 far as this belief prevails
1t Ia held BY some that garments once
in intimate contact with a human be-
ing are penetrated by his personality
and remain. as 1t were, united with
him for good or ILL.
In nearly all stages of civilization
now to be found In the world what we
call supernatural beings were concern
ed with the initiation of the magician
4ion was a later development Of civ
ilization. When 1t occurred, as the
history Of heresy in Europe and the
witch trials teach, 1t was rather magic
in its antfsocial aspect than in itself
which was reprobated and punished
1t is strange In this connection to no
tice that the magician was only con
demnsd when he departed from estab-
lishsd custom and established beliefs
which involved a severance from the
community and an imputation of anti
social ends Practices essentially mag
icaI might be Incorporated in religious
rites and exercised for what was be-
lieved to be the general good. In such
a case they have continued to be cx-
ercised with general assent in the high
est forms Of eligion.-London Hos
pital
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
ODD MARRIAGE CUSTOM.

Porches as Wedding Certificates on
the Island of jersey.
Among Jerseymen proper-that Is to
say, among the descendants Of the orig
inal inhabitants Of the island and not
the English or French residents there
a very curious and interesting old mar
riage custom exists.
Upon the completion of the ceremony
and, IL in strict accordance with tradi-
ton. before the happy couple take up
residence in their new abode the stone
slab at the top Of the porch containing
the front door Is inscribed with the in,
itials Of the bridegroom, those of the
bride, the date Of the ceremony and
two hearts intwined, the latter being
an emblem of their intermingled love
and the whole forming a most lasting
and public certificate of marriage.
Occasionally. however, a little diff
Guilty arises. The bride may meet with
an early death, and in the course OF
time the widower may desire to re
enter the holy state of matrimony
Having fulfilled his desire, it appears
rather puz1ling to know what to dc
about the inscription.
In some cases, therefore, the initials
and date of the first wedding have
been erased and those of the subse
Quent ceremony substituted. while ir
others the initials of the second wife
and the date have been added below
the first. a second pair of intwinet
hearts being thought unnecessary. The
letters are usually from six to nint
inches in height, SO that they may b.
easily read across the road.-Londor
Mail.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
TOML|N SAYS TWICE
IS ENOUGH FOR HIM
Will Now Retire From Political
Game.

Shelbyville, Ind. April 4.-Prof. J.
H. Tomlin. superintendent of the pub
lie schools, who was defeated in his
race for the nomination Of superinten-
dent of public instruction on the re-
publican ticket, has decided not to be
candidate again.
The ticket suits me all right, and
am for it, but | viii never again
make the race for the office of public
instruction. Two defeats are quite
enough" were the words of Mr.. Tom
lin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
An Oversight.

A doctor was called in haste to an
old lady who was suddenly taken very
i'll. When he arrived he asked her sew.
eral questions as to how she felt be-
fore he ordered her medicine of any
kind. Among other things. he asked
her how she felt when seized with her
complaint.
L had terrible shivering," said the
lady.
Did your teeth all clatter when the
chill came on your
Il do not know. I'm SURE. doctor
she replied: they were lying on the
table at the tirne n~1 t7idn't notice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
Sunday Services at the Churches.

Victory of the Cross" Evening sub
ject, The Gospel-Its Vision Of the
Future" Sabbath School, 9:l5 a. N.
Christian Union, 6:45 p. N.
ST. Andrews Cathoiic-Fifth and
South c streets. Mass at 1880; High
Mass at 9:45; Vespers, sermonette
and benediction at 3 o'clock: Rev
Frank A Roell. rector, Rev. H. J.
Gadlage. assistant.
Sunday at s and O'Clock and High
Mass and sermons at 1920; Fespers
and benediction every sunday at p
m. Rev. J. F. Mattingly, rector, Rev
Thomas A Hoffman, assistant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04

Mr.. Mcguire Ito hospital attendant
Phwat did We say the operating doc.
tors name was?
Attendant-Dr. Fitzpatrick.
Mr.. McQuire-Thot settles it. No
doctor wild thot murderous cognomen
will git chance to operate on me-not
II l know It,
Attendant-Why not?
Mr. McQuire-Well, We see, my name
is Patrick.-Judge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
TWENTY LUMBERMEN
HEAVILY FINED
No Jail Sentences However for
MIsdemeanors.

Toledo. Ohio. April 1.-THE 20 lum-
bermen OF Toledo found guilty OF con-
splracy in restraint of trade, under the
Valentine antitrust law. were resen-
fenced by Judge kumler of the Com
r1on Pleas court. The sentences were
fines ranging from $500 TO $1,000 and
in no instance was Jail sentence Civ
en-.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
AND THE ELEMENTS
TORMtNTEO THEM
Snow Fell From the Clear
Heavens.

Findlay. O., April 4.-Last midnight
when apparently every star in the
heavens was shining, and not a cloud
could be seen, an inch Of snow fell,
which remained on the ground late
this morning. 1t was a phenomenon
rarely witnessed. it is said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
SALO KEEPER
SIGNED REMONST TRANCE
Unusual Case at Valparaiso,
Indiana.

Valparaiso, Ind, April 4.-The anti
saloon forces has filed remonstrances
in the First, Second and Fourth
wards. If the remonstrances stand IA
saloons will be put out Of business by
next November Chris BornhOlt, sa-
loon keeper in the Second Ward,
where 10 saloons are located, signed
the remonstrance just before it was
filed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04

"Oh, auntie. pray don't 60 away
yetw exclaimed a little girl who had
misbehaved herself.
IL had no idea you were SO fond Of
me, Gertie," remarked auntie.
"Oh, it isn't that" continued the
child, but mother said I was to b
whipped when you were goneE"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
PLENTY OF TROUBLE

is caused by stagnation of the liver
and bowels, to get rid of it and head
ache and biliousness and the poison
that brings jaundice, take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, the reliable purifiers
that do the work without grinding or
gripping. 25c, at A. G. Luken & Cos
drug store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
Another Soft Answer.

I'm glad to say" remarked Mrs.
Strongminde in an insinuatlng tone,
that my husband Is not a sporty man.
"Oh." replied Mrs. Kafyppe. looking
very sweet and innocent, I'm surpris-
ed to hear you say that. had always
supposed that he must have married
you on bet."-Chlcago Record Herald.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
RECEIVES CONGRATULATE

You will soon receive the congratu-
lations of your friends upon your i'm
proved appearance if you will take
Foley's Kidney Remedy as it tones up
the system and imparts new life and
vigor. Foley's Kidney Remedy cures
backache, nervous exhaustion and all
forms of kidney and bladder troubles
Commence taking it today. A. G.. Lu-
ken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04
ELECTION NOTICE,

The members of the German Fire
Insurance are hereby notified to meet
at their Hall, corner 5th and Main SITS.
April 4th, al 7:30 p. m. to elect eleven
Directors and to transact such other
business as may come before the
meeting.
c. A. BARTEL. Pres.
HENRY GRIEVE. Sec'y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04

This is the season of listlessness,
headaches and spring disorders. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea is "A sure
preventative. Makes you strong and
vigorous. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
A. G.. Luken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04

Would be pleased to make
an appointment with you to
demonstrate the ease of hand
ling and the smooth running
qualities of the Buick Automo-
biles. Richmond Automobile
Co., Auto Inn. 3-3t
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MASONIC CALENDAR.

Saturday April 4-Loyal Chapter
No. 43, o. z. S. Regular meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-04

VIRGINIA:
Cold Medal Flour makes delicious baked
stun RHopA.
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Evening star., 1908-01-26
REAL ESTATE
BOWLING FIGURES
P0tomacs Still in the Lead and
Going Well, With Assessors
Very Close Up.

With the beginning of the second half
OF the schedule in the Real Estate Bowl
Ing League the Potomac team is found
ciirging to the leadership OF that league
and making the other teams hustle in or
der to head them off The boys had a
long rest during the Christmas holidays
and are determined to keep up their Win
ming form and not lose their advantage
over the other teams. which they have
gained after hard struggle. Bontz, Rob
inette. Barker and Caldwell have been the
consistent bowlers of this team, and have
pulled IL UP to it's present position, all
four having an average Of $50 and over
for twenty-four or more games with
the exception OF Barker. who only fig
Ured in nine.
The Assessors. who were third, but now
occupy second position after having
ousted the Lawyers from that place. are
still plugging away at the pins in a des-
perdte effort TO gain something the
nyinS leaders. These boys have been put
ting VI q stiff game in the past month.
having captured seven games out OF the
last nine played. The Lawyers have been
doing some fairly good pin topping. but
not quite up 10 their usual form. haV-
ing won but six games out Of the last
nine rolled. The Marines, who have been
occupying the cellar position from the
start OF the season. have added three
more games to their winning column and
increasing their percentage from O31 10
Ill.
In the team average the Potomacs still
maintain tile lead with splendid aver
age Of SS1. having toppled 81 500 pins in
thlTty-s!X games Bontz and Robinette
hold the individual leadership with the
same average, 1s6. with Brown in third
position with Isl and Barber fourth with
Isl Schrader of the Washington quint
sun remains the high honor roller with
80. Following are the official statistics
Evening star., 1908-01-26
Department LEAGUE
PLAYS ON WHITE LOT

Ii will he gratifying news to the teams
of the Departmental League to know that
they have secured permission once again
10 play their championship games on the
historic old White Lot
This important concession was made
known Friday by Manager Worley of the
War Department team. who had been Sc
lected chairman OF the committee to
wait on Col. Charles s. Bromwen, Us. A.,
In charge OF public buildings and grounds
TO get his opinion on the matter. as il had
been published that there were objections
from higher quarters To the continuance
Of the games on the grounds.
Col. Bromwell assured Manager Worley
that there were no objections whatever to
the clerks OF the government departments
using the ellipse during 1898 for their
games, from personal observation h
was able To say that II afforded a vast
number of the citys best people amuse
ment during the summer afternoons and
that IL was pleasant enjoyable and free
from all disorderly surroundings.
The securing Of the grounds clears the
way for the schedule committee. and 1t is
expected tia; at the meeting Tuesday
next the committee will submit to the
board oi directors the draft Of its report
There was Il movement started carly IN
tie campaign for the grounds to try and
induce Col. Cromwell 10 allow the league
is skin the diamond. hut owing to a
decided opposition In the ranks the matter
dropped, and We'll II might. for under
nG circumsta nces would the commissioner
- the grounds allow any such disfSure-
nicut oi the ollipse.
President Cnancc OF the league was
away from his desk last week owing to
a slight attack Of the grip. but is putting
hi some good licks 70" the advancement
uf The league. He is receiving many ap-
piicatious for the position OF umpires but
b. tore arriving al any decision he intends
10 give each applicant a close invest iga-
ton. as he realizes that efficient umpires
are needed To keep up the standing of the
departmental games in order to maintain
the sport on the White Lot.
President Chance says every team will
b considerably stronger than ever before
as al the managers report the finding of
uee and efficient players among the clerks
composing the force OF their respective
departments.
The Agriculture and Interstate Com
ncrcc commission are Sanguine they Will
put in the field teams that Will keep the
others on the jump every moment of the
games. and both claim they will be up
near the top.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
What Dad Clarke Wished.

One reason things didn't break very
well for Clarke Griffith. and the next year
found him playing bush league ball in one
OF those aIuisy horse and buggy leagues
out in the far west.
In this same league. though on a differ
ent team, was Dad Clarke, once a noted
New York pitcher and the possessor OF
the best drop ball that was of those
days.
On the afternoon that Grif was slated
to pitch his first game for the western
club he was put in against Dad Clarke,
and from the start-off Griff's teammates
had Clarkes delivery gauged.
They simply iambasted Clarke's curves
all over tie lot and Dad was in a terrible
stew and the Horrible things he got of his
chest were awful to listen to.
At tie LeSnning of the seventh inning
Griffith went &c the bat, and happening
to catch one of Dads outcurves on the
end OF his stick, he hit IL high over the
ccnterfieid fence for home run.
AS Grff tore around the bases. he yelled
10 Clarke:
Hi there Dad. that's one that's going
clear to New York.
Yes" shouted back Dad; land I wish
was seated on it going east, too"