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The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26
NEWS OF ALBANY

Albany, May 25.-We are hav- ing some very rainy weather.
 Several persons of this com4 munity attended the meeting at Bodcaw Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Bean and daughter Mrs. White of near Lackland visited at Laneburg Sunday.
 Geni Green has at last made his appearance and farmers are fearful that with a continuation of rainy weather he will come out victorious.
 Mildred. the S-year-old daughi ter of Mir. and Mrs $, $, Wren was bitten by ground rattle snake on last Thursday, but is recovering very rapidly.
 Born to Mr. and Mrs C. w. Ham, ilton on last Saturday, twin boys which lived but a short time and were buried at Harmony the fol- lowing day.
 Mir. ]. A, Beatty is putting in traction engine with which he expects to log his mill.
 Mrs. Fannie Dcr and children of Barham. Louisiana are visit ing Mrs. Orr's parents MT. and Mrs. J. A, Nelson
 Misses Florence Daniel and Aileen Woodul are attending the commencement exercises at Bod cav this week.
 Mrs. Nat Martin Of Prescott visited at Laneburg Sunday. pertinent questions
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26
LOST MAN FOUND

Orange, Tex, May 26.-After a remarkable experience in Arkan- sas Henry Webb is With his friends and relatives again and his mind that for days was a blank is becoming accustomed to what were formerly familiar sur roundings. For weeks he had been missing when a telephone mes- sage from McNeil, Ark, near Texarkana was received here asking if such a person was miss ing from heres It was then real ized that the missing man had been located and his daughter. was put in telephone communica- tion with the Arkansas persons and arrangements made to bring Webb back here.
 Webb will be placed in sani- tarium where he has twice be- fore been confined during temp orary mental alterations and his recovery is looked for.
 He, it develops arrived in Me- Neil one night early this month and entering a hotel said he did not know who he was and asked that an effort be made to estab- fish his identity. He said he knew he was from Texas but that was all the aid he could give those who sought to help him.
 He was well dressed and man of apparent culture His cloth ing was marked with the initials Ht IA. w, and he wore a Masonic emblem. The Masons of McNeil took care Of him. A number of Texas towns were named over to him and when Orange was men tioned a flash of memory light ened his mind for moment and he declared that was his home. This fact was soon proved and the suspense of his family relieved
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26

Our stock of dress and ready mwear hats will also be offered at greatly reduced prices.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Opera House, June 3.
 PART Song, My Own United States, Glass. Salutatory, Grady Ganmage' , Sth grade.
 Valedic tory, Ida Hale Sth grade.
 Song Loving Forever Glass.
 PART II Salutatorian, Claude Newth II tn grade, Achievements of mind. Valedictory address, Mable Hale
 Class Prophecy. Ellis Butcher Literary address, Hon Joe T. Robinson
 Delivering of Diplomas, Hon. c. c. Hamby.
 Closing Song, "The Rally, Class.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26

Sick headache, constipation and biliousness are relieved by Rings Little Liver Pills. They cleanse the system. Do not gripe.' Price 25c Sold by Nevada County Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26
TILE TEXAS WONDER.

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and Rheumatic troubles; sod by Hes
 terly Drug Store, or two months treatment by mail, for S1.OO, Dr. E. w. Hall, 2926 Olive street, St. Louis. Mo. Send for testimonials.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26
FREEzERS
 SPECIALS

We find our stock of ice cream freezers entirely too heavy for the time of year. having bought heavily early in the season.
 So to move at least a part of them we will offer to the peo7 pie of Prescott and vicinity, the following:
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-26

If you buy a John Deere buggy you are right and can go ahead. Prescott Supply & Hdw. Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
Will Entertain the Northern
Indiana Methodist EpisCo-
pal Conference.
OTHER CHURCHES TO AID.
WILL ASSIST IN The ENTERTAIN
MENT OF THE HUNDREDS OF
DELEGATES EXPECTED TO At
TEND-PROGRAMS ISSUED.

Anderson. Ind. March 1S.-The
magnitude of the task assumed by the
Methodist congregations of this city
when they obtained the privilege of
entertaining the North indiana Meth
odist conference for week is becom-
ing apparent to the members of the
various committees. Tie executive
committee is putting forth strenuous
efforts TO aid the subcommittee in
fulfilling the duties assigned to them.
The entertainment cOmmitte is busily
engaged in procuring accommodation
for the 500 or more visitors and dele
safes.
The members of other denomina-
lions are coming to the assistance Of
the Methodist brethren and by the
Tine the delegates begin to arrive
places will be provided for all
While much attention is directed to
preparations for the conference the Sc
lection of a new pastor for the First
NJ. E church 10 succeed DR.. G. c. Cis-
sell is matter Of great concern TO the
large congregation. The local pastor
ate pays the largest salary of any
church in the conference and is con-
sidered a most desirable charge.
Printed programs of the conference
have been issued and copies forward
cd TO all the delegates to the confer
enCp
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
TESTING DRUGS.
0raetine 10 Tried on Chickens, Disi-
tails on Frogs.

Uraetine 10 Tried on Chickens, Disi-
tails on Frogs.
A lot of sorry looking chickens, dogs
Ing yard Of the great chemical plant.
I'VE use these animals to test our
drugs on" said the chemist. "They
como in very handy. They more than
earn their board.
"Ergotine is a drug we test on chick
ems. 1t is a simple test. If dose OF
ergotine fails to turn chickens comb
black, we know that the drug is for
some reason or other worthless.
"Hasheesh we test on dogs. Hash
eesh Is made Of female hep buds.
Male hemp buds have no medicinal
value. yet some dishonest dealers put
male buds on the market, and since
they resemble the female buds precise
~ it is impossible to detect them save
by an actual test. Dogs given hasheesh
get drunk and happy if the stuff Is
good
"Digitalis, the heart stimulant, Is
tested on frogs. We inject drop Of
1t into q frogs stomach, and in the
kymograph, or heart recording ma
chine, we study the changes that take
place in the frogs heart action. Thus
we get a very accurate knowledge of
what our digitalis can do.
do We ever test drugs on ourselves?
Oh, yes, indeed, often. Chemists have
lost their lives, chemists have gone in
curably insane, through too rash a
bravery in testing drugs on their own
psrsons."-Los Angeles Times.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
FAVOR MAN WITH HOE
Residents of West Richmond
Say Road Scraper In
jures Streets.
GRADES ARE DESTROYED.

Scraping the city's streets with the
large scraper such as is being done
this week under the supervision of the
street commissioner does not meet
with universal approval. The scraper
is at work in West Richmond at pres
ent. There is no doubt of the fact it
does the work practically the same as
if it were done by the man with the
hoe" as in former years, but it is be-
lieved the surface of the street is dam
aged. The scraper removes a greater
part of the surface than is zone by the
hoe gang and this results in a constant
cutting down of the grade.
All the streets of the West Side are
comparatively new and the largest
number are made of gravel only. The
machine scraper cuts through the soft
surface, and after it has completed its
work. it is but d short time until ruts
are worn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
firing IA Distress signal.

When a ship does not carry can
non or mortar with which she can fire
distress signals, metal socket on the
bridge or poop rail is used for that
purpose. Into the socket a decorating
rocket is placed. and inside this is :
firing tube. \ lanyard is hooked on
to the tube, and man, by giving the
lanyard sharp jerk, explodes the
rocket. 1t contains high explosive
and on leaving the rail gives loud
report and another on reaching IFS
highest altitude. Both reports are as
loud as the report of a twelve FOUNDER
cannon. The socket is slipped in the
rail at an angle to prevent the rocket
touching the rigging.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
THE DUCK SHOWER.
A Man Who Gets Things on the Bounce
and tho Nod.

A Man Who Gets Things on the Bounce
and tho Nod.
An amusing dialogue occurred be
tween Judge Willis, X. c., and a plain
tiff who sued man for the value Of
quantity of grain supplied
His honor said he had received a
letter from the defendant, who said he
could offer only half crown a month.
That continued his honor. will take
six years to get rid of the debt"
Plaintiff (emphatically)-I would will
ingly forgive poor man. but when
you find he is "swanker" and doing
every one in the neighborhood it puts
your back up. tLaughter.l We have
to cut things very fine in order to get
shilling or two, and then these gen.
try come "swanking' about the coun-
try as if they were toffs. l am told
by others that he is nothing more than
q duck shower" Laughter
His Honor-A what shower? Loud
laughter.l
Piaintih-Duck shov er, your honor, a
man who gets things on the bounce
and the nod. TRenewed laughter.]
His Honor--You mean a man who
gets people to let him have things on
| credit by representations that are not
! correct? Is that what you mean to
convey by your big phrases-duck
| shower and SO forth? ILaughter.]
Plaintiff-That's it-duck shower and
swanker [Renewed laughter
An order to pay shillings monthly
! was made-London News.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
CLERK NOT PLEASED
Decatur Officials Does Relish
Idea of Taking Deposed
Mayors Seat.
COFFEE'S MANY TROUBLES.

Decatur. Ind, March sc. O.
France, city clerk of Decatur does not
relish very favorably the prospect of
having to assume the office of mayor,
since the office has been declared va
cant by a jury in the Jay circuit court
finding the mayor, David D. Coffee
guilty Of improper conduct and de-
claring the office vacant. To accept
the position means a reduction in
Frances salary Of $50. The law pro-
vides the city clerk shall serve as
mayor, when such contingency arts
es, however. 1t is not known if COT
fee will ask for an appeal from the
court decision. His troubles arose ov-
er his attempt to depose the town
marshal as the result of a political
controversy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
AGED SENATOR DEAD
William PiCkney Whyte Died at
His Home in Baltimore
Last Night.
WAS A PROMINENT MAN.

Baltimore, Md, March 1S.-William
Pnckney Whyte, the oldest member
of the United States Senate, died in
his home in this city at O'Clock
last night. He was SO years old. hay
ing been born in Baltimore on August
9, 1924. Senator Whyte had been ill
only a few days.
Senator Whyte was one of the lead
ers Of he bar in the South. As a Grim.
inal lawyer he had few equals. His
record of acquittals was almost I'm
broken. One of his famous cases
was a year ago when he defended and
secured the acquittal of Mrs. Joseph
inc Kelly, charged with the murder OF
her sister. Mrs. Kelly's first act when
free was to throw her arms about the
aged Senator's neck and kiss him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
DELEGATES SELECTED.
Jackson Township Did More
Than This, However, in
Convention Monday.
OFFICERS NO M MATED

Cambridge City, Ind, March IS
When the republicans of Jackson
township gathered i'll convention Mon
day, they did more than elect dele
gates and alternates TO the Legislative
and congressional conventions. Gus
Garrett, of Cambridge City and Grin
G.. Hall of Dublin were named as dele
gates and A. w. Bradbury, of Cam
bridge City and Elmer Oldaker, OF
East Germantown, as alternates.
William E. Floyd, James Clark and
William Bear were selected as mem
bers of the advisory board. The JUS
tees of the peace named are: William
Woodland, of Dublin, and Joseph Wei
gle of Cambridge City. Os Roby Of
Dublin, was nominated as constable
and an additional name will be placed
on the ticket by petition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
The r axeu,

Writing on "Birds In Christian Leg
end and Symbol in the National Re
view, Rev. r. L. Giles says:
The raven is looked upon with divid-
ed feelings. He is the bird of i'll
omen" par excellence. "Corvo di NAL
augurio" is indeed the Italian equiv
alent OF the phrase and "Ungluck-
srabe' the German one. According 10
the fathers, he is the emblem of pro-
crastination, with his cry of "Cras.
cras"-''Tomorrow. tomorrow" His
not having returned to the ark has al
ways been remem bered gainst him. Yet
he. too. is a pious bird. He played his
part IN the Christmas mystery. IT was
said that at the hour of the great birth
the crock crowed "Christus natus est"
the raven croaked "Quando:' the rock
cawed "Hac nocte." the OK mooed
''Ubi:" the sheep bleated bethlehem, "
and the ass braycd "Eamus." This Is
found as early as the fourth century.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
OBSERVANCE
Ancient Order of HibernianS
Gave Only Entertainment
In Memory of Saint.


The only formal observance of St
Patrick's Day made in the city, was
that at St Mary's Hall last evening
The celebration consisted of an enter
tainment and banquet under the aus
pices of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans and the Ladies' Auxiliary. There
was a large attendance and the Occa-
sion was one of unusual enjoyment
to all who participated. The follow
ing was the program:
"Unfurl. Glorious Banner ......
........ Boys Chorus
Daughter Of Love Boys Orchestra
Violin Solo. Miss Dorothy Kirk patrick
Banquet.
Three Leaves of Shamrock. ...
....... Ladies Chorus
Kerry Dance Vocal solo ....
Mrs. Florence Young
Believe Me If All Those Endear-
ing Young Charms Geo. Mckone
Instrumental solo-"Irish Diamonds"
49,. Mabel Geiel
The Low Backed Car'-Vocal solo
E. $1,000. Mrs. p. NJ. Williams
"Acushla Machree" Mabel SteinkamI
Irish Medley-Instrumen duet.
... Mary Porter, Lucille Carney
Top O. the Mornin' Vocal SOLO.
.......L Lillian Shofel
Lines TO a Blackthorn," selected.
$500. E. ..........J. S. Fitzgibbons
St. Patrick's Day Ladies Chorus
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
POOR JOHN DEE
HE IS ABUSED
At Least Andrew CarnegIe
Thinks So.

Washington, March Isl have the
highest respect for John D. Rockefel-
Ter. l think he is much-abused man.
l intend to play game of golf with
him in short time and I'll beat him, "
said Andrew Carnegie as he was leav-
ing the White House. Mr.. Carnegie
was answering a question about the
much-heralded story that he and the
Standard Oil king were at loggerheads
over the score of a game of golf.
OF course" he added, with an
amused expression, II don't know how
things will come out if We play the
game on Mr.. RoCkefeller'S links. If
we do, I'll have to keep sharp eye
on him, as he knows the game and
plays it with great earnestness."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
ORGAN OF SMELL. HURT
BY FALSE TEETH.

Frankfort, Ky, March IS
Adolph Kratzer, local butcher,
when standing in front of a restau-
rant this afternoon. was seized
with a sudden dizziness and pitch
ed forward 10 the pavement. His
false teeth fell out of his mouth,
striking on the ground, and in fall
ing his body struck in such a posi-
ton that his nose was caught be
tween the jaws OF the teeth, which
smut like a steel trap, almost sew
ering the organ of smell.
Bystanders rushed to his assist
ance, but found that his head had
driven the sharp teeth together,
and that mis- nose was hanging by
a shred. Physicians fear that they
cannot save the member.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
PREMIER BANNERMAN'S
CONDITION UNCHANGED
Physicians Guarding Over
English Statesman.

London. March 1S.-The condition of
Premier Zimmerman is unchanged,
but on account of disquieting symp-
toms, the physicians have decided to
remain in attendance. Theree was
much speculation in the Hobbies of Par
Lament in regard to the coming cabi-
net changes. 1t is understood with
the accession of Herbert Asquith to
the premiership there will be a recon
struction, the marquis Of Ripon and
Sir Henry Fowler both retiring on &C
count of advanced age, and Winston
Spencer Churchill. under secretary for
the colonies, and Sir Walter Runci-
man. financial secretary to the treas
ury, being promoted to cabinet rank.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
For Husbands.

A clergyman took down a small vol
ume.
This is called" he said. the In
structions of Ptah-ho-Tep.' 1t is one Of
the very oldest papyrus writings
known 1t gives among other things
advice TO husbands, and that advice is
as good today is 1t ever was. Listen"
And he read:
eff thou be wise. furnish thy house
well.
"'Woo thy wife ever, and never
quarrel with her.
"'Nourish her daintily.
"'Deck her out, for fine dress is her
greatest delight.
Feed her upon sweets.
"'Perfume her.
"'Make her glad with praise.
"'Adorn her with jewels, feathers
and the skins of beasts as sumptuously
as thy purse will suffer-"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
TirHs She Ssaan.

1t was on a Sixth avenue surface
car. A woman sat with her little
daughter, who 10 all appearances was
seven or eight years Old The conduct
or came for the fares. and the woman
gave him five cent piece.
rs the little girl with you, madam =
asked the conductor.
Yes" assented the woman.
Her fare, please" said the man
But never have paid for her" be-
gan the woman.
And does that prove that you're
never going tp?' asked the conductor,
taking the fare reluctantly rendered
New York Press.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
A GIGANTIC FORGERY
Crime Disclosed by Comics
sion of a Former Stenog-
rapher in Paris.
scoops WAS REALIZED

New York, March 17-An attempt
TO steal $4,000 from c. B. Richards
& Co., bankers of 81 and SO Broad
way, this city, was revealed at police
headquarters last night following the
receipt of the news of the arrest of
one Of the alleged forgers in Paris
The man under arrest is Gustave Boz
70, % years old, formerly a stenog-
rapher employed by the bankers. The
police say he has confessed and that
he implicated two confederates. The
alleged thieves had realized $36,025
of the big stake they were after be
fore their forgeries were discovered
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
THE QUADRANT.
How the Idea Of tho Device Came t.
Thomas Godfrey.

How the Idea Of tho Device Came t.
Thomas Godfrey.
Concerning Thomas Godfrey, a IA
nous American Mathematician, there
Is an interesting account in the Lit
erary History of Philadelphia"
Thomas Godfrey was a glazier. He
seemed to be one of the most singular
phenomena that ever appeared In the
learned world.
One day while at work at his trade
young girl came to pump and filed
L pail with water, which was left upon
the sidewalk. The suns rays were re-
aected from Godfrey's glass to the pail
Of water and then to his eye, thus com
pleting a triangle. This is said to have
suggested to the glaciers mind the idea
which in 1870 became the basis for the
double rejecting sea quadrant.
Prior to this time English mariners
had been using Davis bow to ascer-
tain their latitude at sea, but II could
not be adjusted in a storm. Godfrey
gave the subject careful study. taught
himself Latin in order to read New
toms Principal" and endeavored to
have the value Of his invention recog-
nized in England. While thus engaged
he determined to have the device tested
on a ship bound for the West Indies.
In Jamaica the quadrant was exhibit
ed, or presented, to an English sea
captain. Thus the important discovery
came into the possession Of Hadley, a
mathematical instrument maker in
London, whose name it usually bears
In spite of the long exsrtions Of infiu-
sntial Americans Of the eighteenth
century to have Godfrey's claims es-
abolished and honored.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
BREWERS ATTACKED
BY PROH|BIT|ON|STS
Flaming Posters Are De-
nOunCed.

Muncie, March 1S.-The Delaware
county prohibition convention chal-
lenged the brewing companies to pro
duce speaker to uphold the state
ments and statistics now being print
ed in large posters that are being cir
culated about the city. These circu-
lars profess TO show the industrial
harm that will result if prohibition be
comes general.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
SHOT MAN He THOUGHT
|NSULTEO HIS GIRL
Wife and Daughter Say JeaI-
ousy Was Cause.

Richmond. Va. March 1S.-With his
wife and siXteen-year-old daughter
claiming that he was actuated by an
unreasoning jealousy, Silas Smith,
manager of the Acca Stock farm, shot
and killed William Murphy, groom.
Smith alleged that Murphy had insult
ed the girl. After the shooting Smith
slept for three hours, then drove into
this city and surrendered to the au-
thOrities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18

The author looked up from the first
chapter of his mammoth History Of
Advertising
Il wonder" he nurmnred. who
could have been the first manufac-
turer to advertise. II is an item that
would fit in well here"
There is no extant data on the sub
iect," said the farmer but l have
every reason 10 believe that the hen
is the person you are looking for
New Orleans Times Democrat.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
SHOT INJURED BABY
AND STRUCK MOTHER
Tiny Lad May Die as Result Of
Accident.

Detroit, Mich, March 1$.-Johnnie
Wielek. - months old, shot himself
and his mother this afternoon with Il
revolver while playing with it, One
bullet passed through the bahy's head
and struck his mother i'll the neck.
The child is alive, but his death is eX-
pectcd. The mother is not seriously
wounded.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
How Much He Thought About Her

They were on their way TO the the
alter, and she was TREMENDOUSLY happy.
She felt that the words she longed to
hear would be spoken that night, and
the idea made her almost dizzy with
delight
Mr.. Sampson" she said softly. why
do you wear that bit OF string upon
your finger"
oh" replied Mr.. Sampson, taking it
of. that was to remind me of my en-
sagement with you tonight
1t wasn't much. but it was enough 70
take away the delightful dizziness
London Chronicle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
TIE Words Goes On.

We all ina CINE that our work is i'm
Portrait and that 10 one can do It as
well as we do, but the world has been
constantly improving in spite of the
fact that every man dies at the end Of
short time-Atchison Globe
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
The Soencthrift ysrsion,

You know that old saying" began
Kwoter, Take care of the pennies
and -
And" interrupted Galley. the do
lars will take care OF your heirs -
, Philadalphia Press
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
Quite Different

Pspa-No; he's not the proper sort
OF husband for YOU. my dear. naugh-
ter-Oh. papa, he'd die for me. Papa-
On. thst's all right. Tell him to so as
far As he likes. l was afraid be want
ed 70 marry you.-Clsveland Leader.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-18
Genius Defined

Professor Of Polite Literature and
High Art-NoW, young gentlemen. can
any Of YOU give me a good definition
OF genius Beloved Discipte-Geniu
sir, * an unlimited capacity for taking
--er-what belongs to others. --Sydney
u. s. w Bulletin