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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
No Hair Splitting.

No Hair Splitting.
But" argues the exasperated auto,
mobilist, who has been hailed before
the country justice. you haven't the
shadow OF a reason for arresting and
trying me. Why, man, my machine
was standing stock still, absolutel,
motionless, Even the constable vii
tell you that"
The AUTOMOBILE was a-standin' still
all right" acknowledges the constable
''but its engine was runnIn' full blast
an It sounded just Ike they do wher
they go forty miles an hour"
But my machine was not moving
Judge this is prepos"-
The evidence is all against you,
colby decides the justice. Invent,
dollars and costs. This is not the tim,
or place for Idle technicaiities" -Judge
me Best That Was Offered.
A prominent attorney Of Kansas
City succeeded in getting his client out
of bad situation by means of an al
ibi. which the attorney presented IL
so novel a way that IL was little short
of masterfuI.
At the end of the trial the attorney
was overwhelmed by congratulations
from his colleagues Of the legal fra
ternity. To these Fluctuations there
were added those OF the learned Judge
himself. who observed:
"A fine alibi, that. and mighty vel
put"
Well modestly responded the law
yer. Il myself think 1t was rather neat
Of those that were offered me it wa,
by far the best"
Well Suited.
Do you think your daughter and
are suited to each other, madam" ask
Sd-the rrc-uS.tiEe hri6e=-ae.a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
An Honest Opinion.

An Honest Opinion.
Mrs. Ruggles of South r'ittsburg Wis
tied the Carnegie institute and had
been much interested In the statuary
on exhibition there.
On giving an account of the trip TO
a neighbor she said. Il have seen that
fellow what they call Adonis. and I've
seen Ruggles. and Of the two give me
Ruggles. "-Lippincott's.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
'1'rotuce!" cried the king.

IItNuCt. CrItu Ilt hIHS.
The story teller passed from the
throne room, but soon returned. he
was accompanied by a woman.
Your highness. this lady will tell a
story which has no end" announced
the story teller.
Then the woman told the king every
thing she was going 10 purchase when
her husband had his salary raised.
The king was still listening.-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
The Warning Beacon.

The bachelor and the benedict were
vending homeward their weary way.
'Ah, you lucky married mani" sigh
ed the bachelor. Think of having a
hearthstone, o real home, a waiting
welcome! Look. there is a light in the
window for you"'
Gee. So there is!' muttered the
benedict. well, there's only one way
out Of that. Let's go back to the club"
Home Herald.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
A Maine Whisky.

n MaThe WHISKY.
Sir Thomas Dewar told an amusing
story at the opening of Dewar House
concerning a liquid which he once
sampled in the prohibition state of
Maine, U. S. A. When he asked what
1t was made of he was tod the bender
took a gallon of wood alcohol, put a
wineglassful Of glycerin in it to mellow
it, then ground down some plug tobac.
CO and strained it through a cheese
cloth to give 1t flavor and united the
whole with a gallon OF water. 1t was
called squirrel whisky because
those who drank 1t talked nutty and
climbed trees. "-London Globe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
SOCIAL NEWS
To Editor

in Spring Grove: Miss Rose Loring
and Miss India Sutherland of South
Bend; Miss Ruby Kelly, Miss Cora
Kirby, Miss Marjorie Simpson, Miss
Edna Skinner and Miss Airline Bar
low. Supper was served on the lawn
- - ~
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster Of Ell
wood are visiting friends and relatives
in this city for few days.
- - -
Miss Josephine Fleming, one of the
postal clerks has left for a fifteen
days vacation.
y - :.
Miss Florence Johnson of Indianapo-
lis will spend Sunday with her moth
er Mrs. Ella N. Johnson, who is
spending the summer with her broth
er Mr.. Harry E. Thompson.
~ - ~
Miss Ina CIawson, Miss Ethel
Thomas and Miss Edith Bowman
have gone to James Lake for two
weeks stay.
who has been attending school here,
has returned home.
- ~ -
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gaar and
daughter, Miss Mildred will spend the
remainder of the summer at Bay
View, Michigan. Miss Fannie Jones
| accompanied them.
~ u -
Miss Ruth Dillan. who lives in a
charming bungalo in Irvington, gave
a garden party last evening, the que st
of honor being Miss Hazel Elizabeth
Cahill of Terre Haute. who is visiting
Miss Grace Brannon. The decorations
were of pink and white sweet peas
and ferns. The supper tables were ar
ranged on the lawn, the guests being
seated at small tables lighted with
| pink and white candles, The veranda
and lawn were lighted with Japanese
| lanterns. Miss Dillan entertained ten
| couples in honor of the visitor Miss
| Flo Dillan assisted her sister.-India-
| napolis Star.
~ ~ ~
| The Francis Willard Woman's
Christian Temperance Union met yes
terday afternoon at Rhoda temple on
| North A street. Mrs. Wilson former
state president of the Virginia w. c.
T. Z. addressed the meeting Her
home is in Chattanooga Tenn. The
program which had been arranged for
was not given. Nearly all the men,
bers with several guests were pres
ent. Mrs. Wilson is a good speaker
| ~ ~ ~
Miss Hettie Elliott, one of the in
structors in the public schools, Is Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs. John w. Griffin
at her country home near Spiceland
~ - y
Miss Mary Meyer, 22S North Tenth
street, has returned from a several
son.
Yrs. H. l.. Tate and daughter, Mrs
Tin of Kentucky, are the guests of
Wallim and family.
~ - -
Miss Mable Barber has been giving
a number of social functions this
week at her home on South Thirteenth
street. Last evening she entertaine
in honor of Miss Pearl Friedley who
leaves next week for her home in Co
lumbus. The guests were members
! of the choir of the First Methodist
church with few friends. The lawn
was beautifully lighted with Japanese
lanterns. Forty guests were served
with dainty luncheon. later in the
evening. Wednesday evening Miss
Barber gave a lawn party for the
members of the Young Peoples Mis-
| sionary society of the church Sew
eral informal afternoon teas were
also given by Miss Barber.
| y - "
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shiveley left
today for Boston and Nantucket for a
| two weeks visit
- ~ -
Mrs. E. w. Stigleman. Mrs. ]. A.
karch and children Lillian and James
have gone to Cincinnati for a week s
visit with Mrs. James King.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
Simple and Logical.

A teacher observed what he thought
a lack of patriotic enthusiasm In one
OF the boys under his instruction.
Now, Tommy" said he. tell m
what you would think IL you saw the
stars and stripes waving over the field
of battle"
Il should think that the wind was
blowing Ladies' Home Journal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
OLD PASTOR RETURNS.

The Rev. c. o. Shirley, a former pas
tor of the Second Presbyterian church.
together with his family. are expected
here, August ). for a short visit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
BAD NEWS TO IRISH.
Investigation Shows Small Crop OF
'Spuds."

Greensboro, Ind, Aug. Those
who have examined their early pota-
toes in this locality report that there
will not be half a crop, The quality is
good but the yield is small.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
The Locust Story outciassed.

ne LOCUST story Outciassec.
The king commanded the court story
teller TO unfold a narrative without ar
end.
! "Once on a time there was a hug.
- -
building filed with corn" began the
story teller AN enormous swarm Of
locusts swooped down on this tremen-
dous eiifice and
Stop commanded the king. That
tale is a bearded chestnut. l want
something new. But it must be sto-
~ without an end"
The story teller departed. Several.
hours later he returned and was ad-
mitted to the royal presence.
20 most mighty monarch" he be-
gan, Il have found one who can regale
you with u story which is devoid O.
concluSicn"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
Our Insisnihcenee.

Worlds are but drea Of God and
evanescent The galaxies Of suns burn
out; the heavens wither. Even time
and space are only relative and the
civilization OF a planet but an incident
OF it's growth.-Lafcadio Hearn.-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
About Eleven Head.

ABOUT Eleven Head.
An evangelist journeying through
darkest South Carolina stopped az q
cabin swarming with children and ask
ed of tie young negress who responded
to bus knock how many children she
had
Well. I've buried some. of co'se. but
Twin I. exon / got 'b?It 'leven head"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
II EXCURSION TO sHELBYvILLE

Pennsylvania Lines, August 2, &C
count Dedication Catholic Church.
Lv. Richmond SIS a. m.
july2S-30-aug1
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Satisfactory Plan.

Satisrdctory ran.
Your wife's twin sister is so like
her that / wonder you can tell them
apart"
We'll, when l meet either of them !
kiss her. When she slaps my face
know it isn't acknowledgement
Batter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
THE SCRAP BOOK

oh. splendidiy. Haven't you a very
fine loud voice. and isn't Mary dread
fully hard of hearings"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01
The Saving of the English.

I hN SaNin9 OF the En9FIsh.
l cannot disguise from myself the
helpless dependence OF the British en-
pire on us Uhe Irish for vital elements
OF talent and character. Without Us
the English race would simply die of
responsibility within two generations.
Bernard Shaw.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01

Miss Frances Simmons entertained
Earlham Summer school, at her home
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01

Mr.. Chase, who graduated recentl
from Valparaiso University is the CUES
of his sister. Mrs. Edward Stout, 70
a few days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-01

Miss Ito Oler. Misses Mayme and
Jennie Grace and Miss Inez Menden-
hall, left today for a ten days trip to
Niagara Falls, Canada and various
other points of interest
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
1T ODDS OYER CHANGES.
Ne7o Constitution of Municipal Art
Societu Finally adopted.

After an exciting discussion. the Municipal Arr
Society last evening, q meeting in the National
Arts Club adopted, with some changes the constr
tuition of the society, redrafted by committee ap-
pointed on October u. Nearly every section as
cha nged was the subject of critical opposition, as
was shown by the numerous amendments ofered
and warmly debated
An amendment by John Martin was finally adopt
I'D that the object of the society should ne 10
advance in every possible way municipal art
lively debate excited over the article In
the constitution providing that Of the eighteen d-
rectorr three should be architects, three painters
and three sculptors. 1t finally carried.
An amendment changing that section of the new
constitution providing that the president and two
vice-presdents shall not be eligible for election for
more than two successive terms to three sue
cessive wears" called forth a hot protest from
Frederick S. Lamb.
1T Is all very we'll" exclaimed Mr. Lamb Tor
iconoc1asts to suggest royal roads to heaven, but
leaders must lead. If this opposition has anything
to show let It come forward and sweep the "hoie
class of directors out of existence
Ii Van Buren Magonigle said he could not COM
pete with Mr. Lamb in heat eloquence, but since
he had been director he had learned Of consider
able dissatisfac ction in the society. He thought
three wears was long enough for director TO serve
amendment 10 the constitution was lost. The
new constitution provides that fifty members shall
constitute quorum.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
TALKS OF ORIENTAL EDUCATION PLAN
John D. Rockefeller Says It Will Take Years
to Establish $50 100000 Fund.

Cleveland Dec. 15.-Befcre leaving Cleveland for
New York last evening John d. Rockefeller said
that he unable 10 understand why the newspa-
pers directing attention to his proposed estab-
ishment of Il S500O00O0 fund for education in the
Far East.
1T viii take years 10 obtain the necessary Iegis-
lation to accomplish the ends attributed to me- and
is much too early To make n public announce
ment this time, he said
In the first place. it viii he necessary to pro-
charters from the government which will safe
guard a charitable enterprise of this nature and
all this will take time. we must lay the f1unda-
ton foF propo sttion that is likely to involve a
large amount OF money, and until this is done il
would be absurd for ne 10 discuss The question
In time undoubtedly l shall have something to say
70 the public on the subject. but not now"
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
R. g. MORRIS RECEIVER FOR KE1RAN
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed Against Head of
Fidelity Investment Company

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed
Yesterday in the United States Circuit Court
against Patrick J. Keiran. of No 115 Broadway,
of the Fidelity Investment Company by Samuel
Kyle. of this city Alexander d. Thorburn. of
East Orange and Number one Hundred and
Eleven Broadway, a corporation. Robert c. Nor
ris was appointed receiver. with a bond of Sl5 600
Kyle's claim is upon a promissory note for
81 600 executed by Leo y. kwasiiCwski dated
April 13, 1905 made 10 the order of p J. Keiran
and indorsed by the latter ThorbUrn's claim Is
on a promissory note for $1,000 executed by the
Rev Jan APPEL Rykarzenski, dated April % 1895
made to Keran and indorsed by the latter and the
claim OF Number One Hundred and Eleven
Broadway is judgment for $1,4Sl % obtained
against Keran in the city Court November Z.
The petitioners aIlege that about October
Is Keiran transferred, concealed and removed with
intent to hinder, defraud and delay creditors
portion of his property. They further alege that
Keiran has absconded and taken property with
him and that he a fugitive from Justice.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
DISTRIBUTION OF PAYMENT

The distribution OF our payment Of $4,000
coo follows the award Of arbitratoTs chosen by
the new company and the liquidator authorized
by the decree Of this same civil Tribunal OF the
Seine. and providing for determination OF the
proportionete division between the new and old
companies. We paid the money through the
New York banking house Of Messrs. J. T. Nor
gan & Co acting fiscal agents OF this gov
eminent. into the Bank OF France in Paris
The receipts and accounts Of Treasury De
partment show the payment Of the money into
he Bank Of France and account for the money
being paid over TO the Hquidator appointed by
the Civil Tribunal Of the Seine and TO the New
Panama Canal Company Of France, the proper
ton OF the 100000 600 being 12S.6O0OeB francs
70 the hquidstor Of the old company and "a. 7.400.-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
Willy INSURGENT MOVE
RULES ATTACK IN HOUSE.
Effort to Haze Special Committee
Named Barely Defeated.
LFrnm The Tribune Bureau !

vvssbineton Dec 15-Representatfve Augustus P.
Gardner of Massachusetts, came within ID votes
bringing about the passage of resolution In the
House to-day which would have required the ap-
poIntment of a committee OF eight to consider the
necessary changes in the rules. and which would
have capped the onslaughts OF the insurgents
with victory. for this session at least.
Mr. Gardner first moved to discharge the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs from further consideration
of the resolution calling the Secretary OF StS'e
for statement TO whether he has In his posses
sion information as TO whether not the British
House of Commons has appointed committee TO
report on the advsa bty Of changing its rules ana
that the resolution be considered by the House.
The motion of Mr.. Gardner prevailed i4S to 49,
and thereupon he offered an amendment eIlrninat-
ing all reference to the demand on the Secretary
OF State for information, and leaving In the rsso'
ton simply the provision for the appointment OF
eight members report the question OF revising
the rules.
Messrs. Payne CNew York; and Dalzell Pennsyi-
vania) were quickly their feet with points OF
order. Mr. Fitzgerald Democrat. New YORK; up
held the contention of Mr. Gardner.
In an elaborate opinion the Speaker sustained
Messrs DaIzeH and Payne holding that the char
acter of the resolution had been changed In such
wav as to render 1t non-privileged. Mr.. Payne
moved 20 Law the appeal on the table, and that
motion a rolcan forced. BY a vote or yeas
149 nays 1856 present a., the Speaker was sustained
The resolution then on motion of Mr. Gardner.
after he had further attacked the rules of the
the effect of killing the whole proposition.
After having lain dormant for many months the
hill TO codify revise and amend the penal laws
of the United States again taken up for con-
sderation in the House to-day. A good deal OF
discussion was at once aroused over an amendment
bv Mr. Garrett CTenn.) prohibiting the trans
mission through the mails of any advertisement or
other information bearing futures in connection
with stock transactions where the product or
article which is the subject of contract could not
actually be delivered.
Following an explanation of his amendment by
Mr. Garrett Mr. Campbell (Kan) assailed the
New York Stock Exchange, declaring that less
than 10 per cent of its business was legitimate.
His statement was challenged by Mr.. Fitzgerald
IN ", who read from message OF president
Roosevelt in which the President said that the
great bulk of the business of the New York ex-
change was legitimate.
Mr. Campbell disputed the assertion and declared
that he was urging the adoption of the amend
nent in the interest of legitimate business on the
New York Stock Exchange" His visor Of speech
mt the House in a turmoil. and the debate be-
NessTs Gaines CTennD, Henry CTexD and VIII
isn1s (NissO advocated the amendment. Whlle
Sfascrs Parsons N. W, Alexander IN y. moon
Penn and Madden Oil) argued against II. me
subject was still pending when the House al
iourned.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
DENIAL FROM c. p. TAFT
Douglas Robinson also Replies to
"PrO1idence Journal"

Providence, Dec. 15.-"The Providence Journal
tomorrow morning will print the following tele-
graphic correspondence:
Charles p Taft, Cincinnati
VIII YOU tell The Providence Journal for pub
licaton whether you are now have been at any
time in the past stockhOlder in the the old
Panama Canal Company. and whether you have
ever held any shares in either company?
THE PROVIDENCE JOII IRNAI.
The Providence Journal" Providence, r. l.
In answer to your query, | say that never was
at any time a shareholder in the new or old PAN
anna Canal Company, either directly or indirectly.
and have never in any way been connected with the
Panama business. CHARLES T. TAFT.
The question addressed to Mr.. Taft also sent
to Douglas Robinson, President Roosevelt's broth
er-in-law. The reply follows:
My the question I'm your telegram is
no The statement connecting my name with
the so-called Panama Canal syndicate is alb
soiutely unfounded- lnasmuCh I have not now
and have had any connection with anv such
syndicate. | do know whether such a syT dicate
exists. II outrage my name
with what obviously a fabrication for
campaign purposes
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
J. b. H4HMOND 1RRESTED'
TgDe1criter Nan focused Of ITg"s
to Strike Buyer.

James r Hammond president Of me -, -, NJ.
Typewriter Company who was declared - 80
the Supreme Court "a year ago. was 49, 49, ,Ilsn
terday ON a warrant procured by ''I@'' Ausn
a buyer for the Hsmmoud COMPANY -, ain
Charges that Mr. Hammond tFieI II, ,rs con
poT9'SSH oT SnIa py .nen and that the AGED man na1
tried 10 strike him with stick MI y-,-k-
was charged with disorderIy conduct ul . bs
Vile court but paroled 'n the '1S~'-
counsel Tor examination on FRIDAY - *
Allen told the court that ne was ' y, ,.,,s,ity
the estate of James Y Davis and 'n '-''' '5 nal
held i've shares Of stock which Hammond 80. -
a, ~T'" i Davis in reward for faithful services , aas
mond he declares now regrets having sl'e' +rses
the stock. which IS worth about 50 80 .
Hammond vas stepping into his aI'o---.. aI.-a
front Of the Plaza Hotel when ne Wa
New-York tribune., 1908-12-16
A. H soDEN SUED FOR s5OO,OOo.
Mysterious Action Filed in Boston-Papers
Withdrawn at Once
rBy Teiegrap6 to The tribune

To} ItIFKIaph 70 The
Boston. Dec. 15.-Arthur H. Soden. who until last
year part owner Of the Boston National Base
ball Club. is the defendant in mysterious suit
filed to-day In which Fred Small asks for $500 Ota
damages. The suit is action In tort Small Is
represented by three prominent New England law
yers
None OF the counsel or principals viii discuss
the nature Of the suit The papers were with
drawn as soon as they were f"d. IT'S nobody's
business said Soden. No knows who Small