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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-16
SEN. K|RKMAN
TAKES STAND FOR
COUNTY OPTION
Before Leaving for Special
Session of Legislature, He
Says He Will Work for the
Passage of the Bill.
RATLIFF REMAINS
SILENT TO THE LAST
Generally Considered HoWev-
er Who will Vote Against
Measure Kirkman for a
Short Session.
THE Indiana legislature costs
about $4,000 a day. In the interest


about $4,000 day. In the interest
of economy, I shall favor a short
session. / believe the work should
be confined to three measures, ana
no more. Namely: The bill to re-
appropriate the funds for the var
ious state institutions. Possibly a
bill to regulate the night riders, and
most certainly a county local OPP
tion bill. ! shall do all I can to
secure the passage of the best pos
sible county local option bill in har-
mony with the republican plat
form. This work can be accom-
pl.shed in two weeks or less. II
the republican members OF the
legislature agree promptly on
program and follow 1t out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-16
THE WEATHER PROPHET.

iNDIANA-Fair Wednesday night and
Thursday; light TO fresh east and
southeast winds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-16

Peck a divorce from
undesirable
those who
in marriages
privileges she
should have.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-16

oHIo-Fair Wednesday night; Thurs
day fair, warmer in north portion;
light to fresh east and northeast
winds.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-16
Arrests Threatened.

Confined ON PAGE Fivel
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The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
WITH PHANTOM GUESTS.
\ Returned KIondiker Eats His
Christmas Dinner.

New York. Dec. 26.-It was indeed a
strange Christmas dinner that Henry
B. TannehiII ate at a local hotel. He
sat at a table at which there were 1our
other chairs but all of them vacant
In front of each, however, there was
placed a complete Christmas repaSt
which was later taken away untouched.
Tannehill dined with phantom guests.
the spirits of his sister and her three
children, all dead. OF an adventurous
spirit. Tannehill, once resident OF this
city, had wandered far and wide ano
returning here on Monday last from
Alaska, he learned of the death OF mis-
sister and her children. His expIana-
ton of the weird dinner is perhaps tne
best. He said:
"On the day left my sisters nome,
told her that 1 would be back next
Christmas or the one after and that
the treat for them would be the finest
that money could buy. l got out and
hustled and saved considerable money
in the Klondike and when L arrived
here the other night, 1 ran over to the
East Side and began to look up the
folks 1t did not take me long to ma
out what I least expected. My sister
went out to a store one day and lett
the children alone; when she came back
thew were dead-burned. little later
she herself died of pneumonia and
worry.
Alone in the world Tannehill is unde-
cided as to his future and says he viii
probably resume his wanderings.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
HE WAS MERELY CRAZY.
Paris's Opinion of the Assailant of
President FaIlieres.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The entire press OF
Paris, with the exception of such reac-
tionary newspapers LaLibre Parole and
IAction Franchise, consider the attack
made in the streets of Paris on Presi-
dent Fallieres by an unemployed waiter
named Maths, q fantastic act without
political Importance.
eff the cause of the Bourbons and
the Bonapartists were not as dead as a
door nail, such pitiful exhibitions of i'm
potent fury would completely discredit
them,". voices the general opinion.
Nevertheless, some of the Republican
organs express the opinion that the
government should do something to put
an end to the campaign being conduct
ed persistently by a small group of
militant royalists aided by clerical or
ganizations, with the object of keeping
public opinion inf1amed.
The recent disorders at the Academy
of Medicine, while originating from
genuine dissatisfaction with the new
system of examinations, are attributed
largely to these same royalist and cleri-
cal agitations, which some time ago
brought about the retirement of Prof.
Thalamas, whose offense consisted in
writing a history of Joan of Arc to
prove that the stories of her divine in
spiration were mere legends devoid of
any historic foundation. The mental
calibre of Maths is Illustrated by the
fact that he was victimized few weeks
ago by a matrimonial advertisement.
He gave up his entire savings, 1,200,
under the impression that he was
about to marry a woman of great
wealth.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
LONG AS SANTA CLAUS.
Kansas Delegation Enjoys "a Christ
mas Tree at Senator's House.

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Long
and Mrs. Long played Santa Claus
for the Kansas delegation Friday when
they had their customary Christmas
tree and invited the members of the
delegation in congress and their fam
lilies and some other Kansas people
to take part in the festivities. The
tree was handsome and loaded with
souvenirs for each guest.
Senator Long made the gift
speeches After the distribution of the
gifts and the general merrymaking
the young people danced. The dane
ing attracted the older ones and before
the company dispersed everyone
danced.
Mrs Longs health is about restored
and she has taken her place again as
one of the leading hostesses in the
senatorial circle and certainly the lead
er among the Kansas people. This
Christmas tree for the Kansas delega-
ton has been an annual custom of the
Longs for the last six years.
Those for whom 1t was first ar
ranged have all grown up and where
the tree was loaded the first year with
dolls and blocks there was not one of
these but in their places were gloves
and vanity boxes for the girls and
learned books for the boys, although
there were three infants in the party
who were eligible only for rattles.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

fires must be checked, the many ave-
nues of waste timber in its travel from
the woods to the mill and thence to
the market must be closed, and al
most numberless important problems
demand attention before the Christ
mas tree.
Germany is conceded to have the
highest developed system of forest
management of any country, yet its
per capita use of Christmas trees is
greatest The cutting of small trees
for Christmas is not there considered
in the least as a menace to the forest,
but, on the contrary, as means of inn
proving the forest by thinning and as
a source of revenue. 1t is therefore
constantly encouraged.
There is little doubt but that the
time will come. when the Christmas
tree business will become a recognized
industry in this country, and that as
much attention will be given to it as
will be given to the growing of crops
of timber for other uses. This time
may be not be far off. for it is already
understood that only through the prac-
tice of forestry, which means both the
conservation the timber which remains
and carefully planned systems of re-
forestation. will it be possible to supply
the country with its forty billion feet of
lumber needed each year, as we'll as
the few million little trees used at
Christmas time
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
CARNEGIE'S GREETING.
He Sends Out a Christmas Message to
the World.

New York. Dec. 26.-Andrew Car
negfe sends this Christmas message to
the world after having spent yester-
day at his home in Fifth avenue here,
surrounded by relatives and friends.
Mr.. Carnegie congratulates the
country
Upon havig a man of such charac-
ter as Mr. Taft for it's next president.
Upon the return of the unduly
exacted indemnity from China, a
noble act, worthy Of the best tradt-
tions of the past.
Upon the removal of supposed
antogonism between the republic and
japan. which is proved now never
should have existed.
Especially does he congratulate the
republic upon the renewal of the old
time friendship with Venezuela; and
Upon the general improvement in
business and outlook for the future.
We have many reasons for gratitude e
as well as congratulation. All is well
with our highly favored land.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
DANGER TO ROOSEVELT.
Pointed Out by an Experienced Afri-
can Lion Hunter.

London, Dec. 26.-Selous, the lion
killer. explains that while he has col
lected camp and other equipment for
Roosevelt's hunting expedition and
will go with him to Mombassa, they
will not shoot together in East Africa
and Uganda.
Mr.. Selous points out some of the
dangers the president will face in
hunting. Says he:
you go out on horseback early in
the morning on a high plateau in the
hope of catching a lion which has de-
layed too long feeding and cannot get
back to cover. When you are over
taking the beast he generally comes to
a halt growing.
cat the fsrt moment you slip off
your horse and shoot him.
Sometimes the lion will charge at
you If he does you gallop out of the
way and wait for another opportun-
ity. If he charges while you are off
your horse and you fail to hit him it
may be awkward.
when you wound an elephant 1t
often will make a savage rush at you.
While you are shooting one of herd,
too, you may not notice another
among the trees, which may make a
sudden DASH"
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
TWO FIGHTS IN ONE DAY
Between Deputy U. S. MarshaIs and
Striking Miners.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 26.-Excitement
is intense today at Stearns, Whitley
country, where two pitched battles oc-
Cured yesterday between Deputy
United States marshals and miners
connected with the strikers there. A
posses will today go into the mountains
to search for the missing and wounded.
Officer Ryan who became separated
from his companions during the fight
yesterday, is still wandering in the
mountains if not already captured and
put to death by the infuriated strikers
Berry Simpson, who owned the hotel in
which the fight occurred, escaped into
the mountains and is being protected
there, it is thought, by his friends. He
is alleged to have been the leader or
the strikers.
1t is believed that at least five men
were burned to death in the destruction
of the hotel. A search of the debris is
being made today. Both sides are rest
ing on their arms today but further
trouble is expected when the posse goes
into the mining section to search for
the men connected with the battle
The men killed yesterday were Of
fcer Mullen and Miner Richard Ross
Ten miners are believed to have been
wounded in the two fights.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
''No More Gray Hair"
Says DR.. Mott!

"Can it really be true?" Gray-haired
people are asking one another since the
announcement that the famous DR.. Mott
has discovered a hair restorer that will
bring back to gray locks the color of
youth!
Many a man yet in his prime is af-
f1icted with premature grayness, and in
a sense it is a serious aff1iction. There
is no need to look old before your day!
A man who used DR.. Motifs Hair Re-
storer with perfect results was asked
why he cared whether his hair was gray
or not. He answered, How would you
like for people to call you a nice old
man when you felt as young as your
youngest daughter? It's boon to men
like mel Seriously, this discovery is
of worldwide Importance, especially
since it is just as effective in cases of
hereditary grayness as in any other
Marshall Bros. Topeka, and B. Whel-
don Drug Co., Emporfa, Kan, have a
limited supply of this remarkable pre-
paration and recommend it emphatical-
Marshall Bros. Topeka, and B. Whel-
don Drug Co., ETnporia, Kan, guaran-
tee to refund the money to any gray
haired person, male or female, irrespec-
tive of color, age. nationality or creed.
If after using six bottles they still have
gray hair. Besides. you can get the
first bottle for nothing.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
BUFFALO JoNEs's PARTY.
He Entertained Chicago Newspaper
Men on Christmas Eve.

Chicago, Dec. &c. J. C'Buffalo'')
Jones blew into town the other day
from his ranch at Garden City Kan.
He had a little shopping to do, but
when he had tied the last bit of string
about the last bundle and seen it
safely across the counter at the ex-
press office he began to wonder how
he should pass Christmas eve.
He decided to give a little Christ
mas party. Should he insult his
guests by serving them up the sort
of Frenchified messes that pass for
food in a, great center of population
The idea was too absurd to harbor.
Mr.. Jones being a famous breeder
savory food and a friend of the presi-
dent, decided to do the thing up
handsomely.
He got busy with the telegraph
wires and sent express directions to
his subordinates on the ranch to
hybrid buffalo and the most delicately
nourished Persiarino and Pershire
lambs on the place, and to spare no
pains or expense, for he desired to put
large double crimp in the
Chicago chefs and teach his guests
the real flavor of fine meat.
In his concern lest all might not go
well he almost forgot to rescue his
buffalo coat from the counter of the
telegraph office when he went out.
Then he set about rounding up his
guests. He thought of the poor, over
worked and unappreciated writers for
the press and of the writers for the
magazines, who do not, like his friend,
the president, command a dollar a
word for their contributions.
The thing was no sooner conceived
than it was executed. MIR. Jones did
not send out printed invitations,
which seemed to him cold and formal
but just breezed into the newspaper
offices and asked the hungriest look
ing men he saw there to be his guest
on Christmas eve.
Mr. Jones acted as host in a room
which he had engaged at the Boston
Oyster house. He begged his guests
to eat heartily, since the president had
been gracious enough to admit that
never in his life had he partaken of
such exquisite meat as Mr.. Joness s
own brand of Persiarino lamb.
IT was a wonder how Mr.. Jones
guests were able to stay for the
coffee and cigars. He served up fifty
different varieties of lamb, topping
off the feed with some of his own
brand of buffalo.
1rhe Persiarino lamb, which is a
cross between the Persian and the
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
POLICE RUN DOWN.
BY a Brother Officer Speeding in an
Automobile.

San Francisco. Dec. 26.-Policefnan
G. S. Hawkins of the local force was
run down and. seriously injured by an
automobile in which A. r. Hamil. an
other police officer, was riding Hamiu
has been temporarily suspended pend
ing an investigation as a result of the
accident and his subsequent miscon-
duct while on duty. and I. McHugh
the chauffeur. has been placed under
arrest charged with battery. Hawkins
is suffering with a broken ankle and
fractures of both wrists besides numer-
Gus bruises and cuts.
Hawkins, who is a mounted officer of
the park squad, was endeavoring TO
warn McHugh that he was exceeding
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
Marathon Race on Ship Board.

San Francisco, Dec. pa Mara
thon race was the feature of the
Christmas celebration held on board
the monitor Wyoming, which is lying
in the harbor awaiting to be christ
ened the Cheyenne New Years day.
Eleven sailors entered the race, but
only two finished the full course. The
huge deck of the monitor made a
track of 1870 yards to the lap. ]. H.
White, the winner, proved himself a
star in the other contests which were
held during the afternoon.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
SANTA CLAUS IN AIRSHIP.
Roy Knabenshue Gives Exhibition for
Los Angeles Children.

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 26.-To Gel
ebrate Christmas day, Roy Knaben-
shue made a remarkable fight in his
airship yesterday afternoon, leaving
Chutes Park at 4 o'clock and making
trip over the Y. NJ. C. A. build
ing to give the hundreds of children
entertained there an opportunity to
see, the Christmas saint sailing in the
air
George Deusler, Knabenshue's en-
gineer, was costumed as Santa Claus.
After making the turn at the Y.
NJ. A. A. building. Knabenshue sailed
twice over the ball park.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
TRADE RELATIONS RESUMED.
Dutch Vessels Carry Cargoes to Vene
zuelan Ports.

WiIIemstad, Dec. 26.-The i'm
provement in the relations between
The Netherlands and Venezuela has
resulted already in a resumption of
communication by sea between the
republic and the island of Curacao. A
Dutch schooner left here this morning
for Maraciabo for a cargo ~ wood.
which following the announcement of
the Venezuelan government. that it
would no longer enforce the trans
shipment decree. will be brought to
Curacao and transferred to another
vessel. Furthermore, the steamers of
the royal Dutch mail line will begin to
call again at. Venezuelan ports.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

provided for the purpose. The gifts
included such substantial offerings as
sugar, bacon, coffee, tea and similar
supplies, each class having chosen
some one thing to give to the needy. A
committee appointed for that pur-
pose distributed the provisions today.
There was the usual Christmas pro-
gram at the church including a pref
ty cantata, Santa Claus Delight" ex-
cellently sung by the pupils of the
Sunday school,
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
IN VAUDEVILLE HOUSES.
lAt the Majestic.

The patronage at this popular play
house has been the largest in its his
tory this week which is very flatter-
ing compliment to the Boston Ideal Op-
era company, who are just closing their
f1rst weeks engagement of what looks
like a long and prosperous run Long
oefore curtain time last night every
seat was sold and during the evening
several hundred people were turned
away. Their second week begins with
Monday matinee presenting the Chimes
of Normandy" which will no doubt be
as popular If not more so than the
'Mascotte" as the music is tuneful, the
comedy bright, and a well founded plot
holds the attention of the audience
throughout the opera. The chorus will
be seen in several pleasing numbers and
the principals are better cast than this
week. The public is invited to leave
requests for their favorite operas at the
box office. The evening curtain rises
promptly at Sis, matinee at 2:30 Prices
will remain the same matinee 10 and
20 cents, nights Is, 25 and 35 cents.
At the Novelty.
The Novelty theater's programme for
next week-New Years week-incIudes
some of the biggest acts in vaudeville
embracing sensations, novelties. high
class music, dancing and. comedy, an
ideal combination for a vaudeville en-
tertainment- One of the big headliners
win be the Famous Fords, sensational
escape from straight-jackets, packing
boxes, and any handouts that anyone
may wish to bring to them.e4 These per-
formers challenge anyone to present
pair of handouts they cannot open.
This act will also include the sensa-
tional escape of Dot Ford from an en-
larged milk can filled with water and
with the lid securely fastened and seal
ed. Another great feature of the bill
will be Eva Nudge The Military
Mafd,'' in quick character changes. Miss
Nudge carries her own special scenery
and this act has proved one of the most
attractive novelties in vaudeville, cap
tivating London as well as American
audiences. The three Alarcons are
trio of Mexican street singers, who
have decidedly entertaining act and
McGreevy and Brown viii present an
exhibition of fancy and eccentric dane
ing. A large share of the comedy on
the bill will be contributed by Ernest
Mack, the blackface comedian and Karl
Hummel the popular tenor, will sing
illustrated ballads. An entirely new
series of moving pictures will be shown
by the viaScOpe There will be no ad-
vance in prices for seats for the holiday
matinee on New Years day, but the
usual matinee prices win prevail.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

Merino species of sheep. Mr. Jones
believes will reIegate the English
mutton chop to the limbo of forgotten
dishes Did not the president a year
ago in Washington smite the table
with his fist, in the presence of con-
gressmen and cabinet officers and as
sure the breeder that never had he
tasted flesh so delicious, and did he
not thank him for the treat?
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
Camnben to 60 to Yale.

San Jose, Cal. Dec. 26.-Director w.
w. Campbell of Lick Observatory has
been informed officially Of his appoint
ment as Silliman lecturer in Yale uni
yersitv for the academic year of 1909
TO- The lectures. which are from TO
IL in number are delivered on success
sive days and deal with investigauonal
results obtained by the lecturer. Di-
rector Campbell is the first astronomer
and the first American to receive the
annointment.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
senator Penrose's Father Dies.

PhiladelpIia. Dec. 26.-Dr. Rich
ard A F. Penrose, father of United
States Senator Boise Penrose, died at
his home here today of pneumonia.
He was 81 years of age. DR.. Pen
rose was well known in the medical
literary world having contributed
many papers on a variety of subjects.
He held a. professorship in the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania for 26 years
and was connected with many of the
hospitals and charitable institutions
of the city.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
Arrested for shooting.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Faufkner Court
Maston. who declares he is president
of a paint and varnish com pany of
New York, was arrested today after
firing a revolver in his apartments in
a hotel He asserted he had fired at
a burglar, although hotel employees
declared no person had been in his
rooms. Two days ago Maston was
held to the grand jury by Municipal
Judge Gimmel, on charges brought by
Ruth Lee a trained nurse.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
LEMONS GROW IN KANSAS.
Tree on the Burton Farm Near Cof-
feyville, Bearing Fruit.

Coffeyville. Dec. 26.-On the Bur-
ton farm near this city is lemon tree
that has blossoms and several lemons
One of them measures IL inches
around and is still growing. Mr. Bur
ton says he thinks lemon orchard in
that section il not improbable and
that it can be made a success with
nrOner
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
wan Street Firm ASSIGNS.

New York. Dec. 26-Henry W.
Poor. trading as H W. Poor & Co.,
at 33 Wall street. made an assign
ment today for the benefit of his cred
itors Mr. Poor is a member of the
banking house of H. W. Poor & Co., of
this city and Boston.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
Killed by Her Son.

Fry. Ga. Dec. 26.-Mrs. Scott Pardon
was killed by a stray bullet from a re-
volver in the hands of her son, Jack
Pardon. while trying to separate him
and her husband. a. stepfather of the
boy. who were engaged in a struggle
in their home. Jack Pardon has been
placed in the Jail at Blue Ridge. Ga
Hear Peck on Man Traps sunday.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

The tOnicity of "Seventy-Seven''
preserves the vitality during a Cold
and you come out with vigor, vim and
snap and not used-up wreck. Now
is the time to look out for Grip and
be prepared with vial of Seventy
seven,'' handy, it fits the vest pocket,
easy to carry pleasant to take.
All Druggists sell, most Druggists
recommend "77.'' 25c.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. Cor.
William and Ann Streets, New York.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26
D. I1I n III u lESX D slB
60 fksSsE ses,i s,iSa sSISagg. g
THE REAL CHRISTMAS.

THE REAL CHRISTMAS.
But cold winds bring not Christmas tide,
nor budding roses June,
And when it s night upon your side we're
basking in the moon.
Kind hearts make ChristmaS-June can
bring blue sky or clouds above;
Ihe only universal spring is that which
comes from love.
LDouglas B. SIaden.