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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
ELEVEN YEARS TEST

Visitors to the exhibition recently
held in Philadelphia to acQuaint the
public with the dangers of tuberculosis
and to demonstrate the methods of pre-
were surprised when informed at the
Bureau of Information that no state
ment of cures was at hand. In the
past few years immense sums have been
spent and many persons treated by the
eggs, milk and fresh air advocates, yet
curiously, cured cases are rarely found.
That Eckman's Alternative positively
cures tuberculosis Consumption and
stands the test of time is proven by the
following letters:
Philadelphia, Pa, March ., 1898.
Gentlemen: Ny son commenced tax.
ing your medicine February I'd, 1893.
Previous to that time my family physi-
clan had given him up to die with Con-
sumption. Not being satisfied. I had
him taken to a prominent hospital in
this city. where they informed me that
both upper lobes Of his lungs were dis
eased. Upon examination of his sputum
they found it full of Bacilli. and said
there was no hope of his recovery. He
was compelled to give up his position.
He commenced to improve almost inn
mediately after taking your remedy.
(Signed) Mrs. e. r. Bird.
206 South Seventh Street.
AFTER ELEVEN YEARS
Philadelphia. Pa, January "a, 1909.
Gentlemen: Your inquiry as to the
health of my son Shapleigh received.
can truthfully say he is, and has been
in excellent health: never had return
Of the disease since taking your Altera-
tive II years ago.
l cannot speak highly enough Of your
Alternative, as it saved my boys life.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) Mrs. +. F. Bird.
Eckman's Alternative is good for all
Throat and Lung Trouble and is ON sale
gists. Ask for Booklet OF cured cases
or write to Eckman Mfg. Co.. Phila.,
Pa.
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INDIGESTION, HEARTBURN GAS
AND STOMACH HEADACHE CD,

must 60. and why they usually relieve
sour, out-of-order stomachs or indiges-
ton in five minutes. Diapepsin is
harmless and tastes like candy. though
each dose contains power sufficient 70
digest and prepare for assimilation in
to the blood all the food YOU eat; be-
sides. it makes you go to the table with
a healthy appetite; but. what will
please you most is that you will feel
that your stomach and intestines arc
clean and fresh. and you will not need
to resort to laxatives or liver pills for
biliousness or constipation.
This city will have many Diapepsin
cranks, as some people will call them.
but you will be cranky about this
splendid stomach preparation. too, il
you ever try little for indigestion or
gastritis or any other stomach mis-
cry.
Get some now. this minute, and for
ever rid yourself of stomach trouble
and Indigestion.
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A little Diapepsin relieves bad
Stomachs in five min
uteS.

If what you just ate is souring on
your stomach or lies like a lump Of
lead. refusing to digest, or you belch
gas. and erustate sour, undigested food
or have feeling of dizziness. heart
burn. fullness. nausea. bad taste in
mouth and stomach headache-this il
Indigestion.
A full case of Pape's Diapepsin costs
only 10 cents and will thoroughly cure
your out-of order stomach. and leave
sufficient about the house in case some
one else in the family may suffer from
stomach trouble or indigestion.
Ask your pharmacist to show you
the formula plainly printed on these
5O-cent cases. then you will understand
why dyspeptic trouble of all kinds
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
Club Meetings for Today

Congenial Twelve Whist club is
meeting this afternoon with Mrs. jeff
Wilson.
A bridge party for Country club
members is being held at the home OF
Mrs. Henry Gennett on East Main
street
Mrs. N. Fl. Hutton is hostess for a
meeting of the Aftermath society.
c. W. B. NJ. of the First Christian
church is meeting with Miss Belle
Scott at her home on North Fifteenth
street.
Mrs. Cleveland K. Chase will lee
ture on Art this evening in the lecture
room of the Morrisson-Reeves library.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Slower will en-
terrain members of the Sheepshead
club this evening.
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Their Practical Joke.

Pupil-They say TOny's injuries
Professor-Yes. The chappies told
him that a big. burly fellow in the
smoking room was deaf and dumb,
and Tony walked over to him. with a
sweet smile. aud told him he was a
bally fool. Pupil-Weu? Professor
The man wasn't deaf and dumb
London Illustrated Bits.
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urday evening at her home south of
the city in honor Of her birthday ami
versary. After engaging in music and
games for some time luncheon was
served in the dining room, the colors
being pink and white. Those present
were Misses Hazel Helms, Adline
Hockett, Grace Davenport, Ethel Unite,
Gertrude Osborn, Mabel Helms, Jes
sic Davenport, Alice Pinkerton,
Blanche Davenport, Messrs. John Hart
man, John Hawley. Walter Osborn,
Forest Meek, Hugh Williams, James
Watson, Perry Rude. Chas. Bailey. Earl
Helms. Ray Unite. Horace Hockett.
Clayton Jordan and Mr.. and Mrs.
Knode Benbow.
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FOR MISS NICKEL.
Miss Juliet Swayne and Miss Marie
Campbell will entertain this week in
honor of Miss Mary Nickel Of st.
Louis. 49,
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RETURNS MONDAY.
Mrs. Roland De Weese of Dayton,
Ohio, who is the guest of friends and
relatives in this city will return home
Monday.
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IS A GUEST HERE.
Mrs. Fields of st. Louis. is in the
city for a few weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. Henry Gennett of East
Main street.
WILL BE HosTEssEs.
Mrs. A. D. Gayle and Mrs. w. P.
Robinson will act as hostesses for a
meeting of the Wednesday Evening
Assembly this week.
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GAVE BRIDGE PARTY.
Mrs. Henry Click gave a charming
bridge party Monday afternoon at her
home on North Fifteenth street.
Bridge was played at several tables.
Mrs. Frank Spekenhier was presented
with the favor. After the game de-
licious luncheon in several courses
was served. The guests hidden to
participate in the affair were: Mrs.
John Hutchinson. Mrs. H. B. Lopez,
Mrs. J. A. Williams, Mrs. Harry
Brooks. Mrs. Geo. Scott. Mrs. Frank
Spekenhier and Mrs. Otto Helms.
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WENT TO DAYTON.
Mrs. j. M. Wampler went to Day
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ELABORATE SOCIETY EVENT.

complimentary 10 MISS Mary MIC
kell, Of st. Louis. Mo-, Mrs. Rudolph
G. Leeds gave an elaborate bridge
party Monday afternoon, in the par
lors of the Hotel Westcott. Chrysan-
themums, Richmond roses and palms
were used in decorating the parlors.
A bank OF palms was placed In the
foyer where the guests were received
by the hostess, Mrs. John Aufderheide
of Indianapolis and Miss Mary Nickel.
Bridge was played at sixteen tables.
Favors we're given to Mrs. Edwin
Rupe, Mrs. w. Ramsey Poundstone,
Mrs. E. b. Grosvenor, Miss Marie
Campbell, Mrs. Howard Jones. Mrs.
Henry Gennett and Miss Meb GILBERT
son. Later in the afternoon the fol-
lowing persons assisted Mrs. Leeds in
extending hospitalities: Mrs. Thomas
Kaufman. Mrs. Ray Shiveley, Miss
Marie Campbell, Miss Juliet Swayne.
Miss Josephine Gates, Mrs. P. w.
Smith and Mrs. Jeanette G. Leeds.
After the game about twenty five
additional guests came In for supper.
The dining room where the guests
were served was beautifully decorat-
ed. The younger guests were served
at one long table while the others
were seated at small tables. Ferns
and pink begonias set in jardinieres
formed the main decoration for this
apartment. Candles, capped with
green tinted shades adorned with
decorative motif. The favors were
small bouquets of pink roses and val
ley lilies tied with pink ribbons.
Many beautiful and elaborate gowns
were worn by the guests.
Mrs. Fields of St. Louis and Mrs.
Roland De Weese OF Dayton, Ohio,
were among the out of town guests.
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GIVEN A SURPRISE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shannon Campbell were
pleasantly surprised last evening at
their home on South Eleventh street.
by party Of eight friends. Games
and music were the features of the
evening. A luncheon was served.
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A SUCCESSION OF TRIUMPHS.
The people in this country have
followed the train of all Europe and
gone "Lerner mad" this season. This
charming, fascinating, brilliant and
beautiful young Russian has complete
~ captivated the public to such an
extent that her recitals are the gossip
Of the musical world. She plays here
December thirteenth, at the coliseum,
In the series SO excellently opened by
Nine. Gadski.
The seats are on sale all this week
at the Starr Piano rooms. Mr.. Tay
Tor has been generous enough to Of
fer any seat In the house to the chill
dren of the public schools for TWEEN
ty-five cents. II our people are awake
to the Significance of this splendid
opportunity to let the children hear
what fine playing is and that by a
world-famed artist scarcely nineteen
years of age, the coliseum will be
pretty well filled next Monday even
ing. Nine. Lerner will be assisted by
Miss Olive Killer. the noted violinist
from Indianapolis. ~.
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MISS DAVENPORT ENTERTAiNS.
Miss Blanche Davenport entertain
ed party OF young people last Sat
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ton. Ohio. this morning to join her
sister Mrs. William Dechant.
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VISITING GUESTS.
A number of out-of-town guests
were in the city yesterday having
come to attend the party given Mon
day afternoon by Mrs. Rudolph G.
Leeds.
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HAS ARRANGED FOR SOCIAL.

The Union Epworth League cabinet
has arranged for the third union so
cial to be held Wednesday, December
eighth at the First Methodist church.
All members and friends are cordially
invited to attend. A program will be
nroSante6
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SOCIAL ENJOYABLE.

Miss Florence Lacey, Miss Susan
Crowell and Mrs. Turner Hadley, pre-
sented a charming musical program
at the social held Monday afternoon
by the Aid society of Grace church in
the parsonage. Miss Ensminger also
gave a reading. Refreshments were
served. An all day meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. DR.. Town
send, 101 North Ninth street Friday.
to arrange for a market to be held
December eighteenth.
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CLUB NOTES
WILL ENTERTAIN THURSDAY.

The members of the II. S. II. club
will entertain their husbands at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Miller,
Thursday evening. The club will re-
organize in January.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07

CASTOR Il tell you. old man. Mlss
WATKINS Is mighty sensible giri-the
most sensible girl, 1 think. I ever
knew. Alphonse-I think you're right.
my boy. I wouldn't advise you to pro-
pose to her.-Somerville Journal.
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Hard are life's early steps. And but
that youth Is buoyant. confident and
strong In hope men would behold IN
threahoad and despair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07

the German People" was the subject
for an interesting paper read by the
hostess. Two German poems were
read by Mrs. Oscar Hasty. After the
regular program the remainder Of the
afternoon was spent in discussing sub
ject pertaining to home economics.
Mrs. Albert Foster gave talk on
The Possibility of Electricity in the
Home Mrs. Henry Ramp gave a talk
on German composers. She also play
ed several piano numbers. December
twentieth Mrs. Charles Groce will en-
terrain the club at her home, 222
North Nineteenth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
BANQUET At six-THiRTY.

The Mems Union of the First Pres
byterian church will hold a banquet
Wednesday evening at six-thirty
o'clock in the church assembly room.
Professor c. w. Knouff will act as
toast-master.
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No Imitation for Anty DrudSe.

No Imitation for Anty DRUDGE.
Groeers boy-"The boss told to tell you he just
of Fes Naptha but that this soap is just good
and he's sure you'll like it."
Anty Drudge-"Just outs he! Well, he's going to
be out some more. If he thinks I'm going to use
ger rake-of he's got another think coming. Some
other grocer will get my trade in the future"
Any invention that saves time and labor
is bound to come into universal use. Wit
ness the sewing machine, the telephone,
the electric light and scores of Others.
They were received with doubt at first;
now every intelligent person takes advan-
tage of them.
So Fels-Naptha soap will some day be
used by every woman in this country who
washes clothes. More than million now
make it save them time, bother and hard
work, and the number is growing every
wash-day. If you are not one of these
million modern women, you will be some
day Just as soon as you have courage
enough to break away from old-fashioned
methods. Every week your delay means
another half day of backbreaking labor,
coal or gas wasted, danger of colds from
steam, unnecessary wear and tear on clothes.
With Fels-Naptha you can wash in cold
or lukewarm water without hard rubbing,
and in half the time it takes by the wash
boiler method. Follow closely the direc-
tons on the red and green wrapper.
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Useful In one WAY.

did Skribbler ever make anything
out Of that book he wroteT'
Nothing except fires In the grate.-|
Milwaukee Sentinel.
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IVY CLUB NET,
MRS. MIkESELL HOSTESS.

The Criterion club had for it's hos
tess Monday, Mrs. Mikesell of North
Eighteenth street. Germany" was the
subject for the afternoons discussion.
Roll call was responded to with Ger
man proverbs. characteristics of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
DANCING CLUB.

A large number OF persons attend
ed a meeting of the Monday Evening
Dancing club held last evening in the
Odd Fellows hall. Several new men,
bers were present. Dancing was en-
joyed until a late hour.
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MISSION CIRCLE MET,

Mrs. r. II. Kuhn was hostess last
evening for meeting Of the Young
Peoples Mission circle of the First
Christian church at her home on
South Thirteenth street. Mrs. T. H.
Kuhn read paper entitled The Pass
ing of Korea" Several business mat
tiers were discussed.
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PENNY CLUB TO MEET.

Members of the Penny club will
meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Frank Kitson at her home. sos North
Eighth street All persons who have
books or clothing not in use are re-
quested to bring the same to the
Pythian temple either on the evening
of the twenty-eighth or the morning
of the twenty-ninth.
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MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

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MUSIC STUDY CLUB.
The first open meeting of the sea-
son for the Music Study club will be
held Wednesday evening in the Starr
Piano parlors. Each member is priv
LEGGED to invite ten guests. The pro-
grom as announced in Sundays music
column will be given without change,
it having been arranged by Miss Lucy
Francisco of the music department Of
Earlham college, assisted by Miss
Mary Kaufman. This will no doubt
be one of the most important music
events of the week.
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MEMS UNION TO MEET.
A meeting of the Mems Union Of
the First English Lutheran church
will be held Wednesday evening at
the church. The Months Events
will be given by Mrs. John e. PeltZ.
Fishing for Men-How to Do It," will
be the subject for talk given by Mr..
George l.. Goodwin, general secretary
of the Y. M. c. A.
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IVY CLUB NET.
Members of the Ivy club We're en-
tertained in a very pleasant manner
last evening by Mr.. and Mrs. James
Reed at their home on South Seven
teenth street. Sheepshead was play
ed during the evening. Mrs. Reed was
given the favor. Lunch was served
at small tables. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Strattan entertains the club in two
weeks.
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MRS. MlkESELL HOSTESS.
The Criterion club had for it's hos
tess Monday, Mrs Mikesell of North
Eighteenth street Germany" was the
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MRS. HOLToN ENTERTAlNS CLUE

Mrs. Charles P. Holton entertained
the members of the Magazine club
Monday afternoon at her home, us
North Thirteenth street. This was
miscellaneous day. Mrs. Joseph Kin
sey read the story. Mrs. Foster en-
tertains the club nCt week.
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KINGS HERALD BAND.

Mrs. George w. Davis was hostess
for meeting of the Kings Herald
Band of the First Methodist church
Monday afternoon at her home OH
South Fifteenth street. A number of
business matters of interest to the
organization were considered.
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GAVE BRIDGE PARTY.
WENT TO DAYTON

Mrs. J. M. WamDler went to Day
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TIckNoR CLUB MET.

JOycu ulltll d ldle Houi.
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TICkNoR CLUB NET.
The Ticknor club met Monday after
noon with Mrs. Mary Grant at her
home on South Eighth street. Mrs.
j. NJ Bulla, Mrs. Judson Rupe, We're
the readers for the afternoon. Mrs.
d. L. Mather and Mrs. Lemon gave
the current events. Mrs John Shroy
err entertains the club next week.
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MEETING POSTPONED.
The Woman's Collegiate club will
not meet Thursday of this week. The
meeting has been deferred until
Thursday, December sixteenth when
Miss Edna Johnson will entertain the
club at her home on East Main street
Miss Magdalena Engelbert will read
the principal paper for the afternoon.
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LADIES AID SOCIETY.
An all day meeting of the Ladies
Aid society of the East Main Street
Friends church will be held Thursday
in the Christian Endeavor room. The
time will be spent in preparing arti-
cles for the Christmas box to be sent
to the Southland college.
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MISS DAVENPORT ENTERTAlNS.
Miss Blanche Davenport entertain
ed . party OF young people last Sat
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NET MONDAY EVENING.

Mr.. J. Walter Steinkamp's dancing
class met Monday evening in the
Knights of Columbus hall. The class
has changed its time OF meeting from
Friday to Monday.
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-21
. By JOHN IRVING DAY

big play from the board Of trade mer
and other big bugs. They never turn
an eyelash at q $1,000 bet. There's q
telephone booth right here in the
saloon where our friend Brown can cal
me up. We are just In time for the
fifth race at Los Angeles. My friend
Brown is going to call me up here as
soon as he gets the result from there
and then we'll hurry upstairs and gel
. bet down.
lust SO We'll be certain everything
will 60 through all right, we'll only
make hundred dollar bet today, and
then II 1t is o. X. we can pick out q
race tomorrow to make our killing In.
After that, there's nothing to hinder US
from taking in some of the other rooms
and We ought to be able to clean up q
hundred thousand dollars apiece with
out anyone getting on to our game"
No such thing as a conscientious
scruple occurred to Herr Oberman as
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-21

but three o'clock in the afternoon. but
Herr Oberman had arrived at the time
when he could make his choice Of
hours for his pupils. It was none toe
cordial a greeting he gave Danny Rob
berts, who rushed, in excftedly right al
his closing, hour. : (.
I've got it," whispered Danny, ex
citedly. rs there anyone here that
can hear u.s."
+ mo. What Is it," inquired the pro.
lessor, becoming interested.
Don't ask me now. I haven't got
time to explain. Get your hat and
come with me. We must hurry"
The excitement of Danny was con-
tagfous, and before he knew 1t Herr
Professor was in the elevator and
speeding towards the street. Once on
the sidewalk, Danny rushed his fat
friend down Michigan and over across
Jackson boulevard to the Western
Union building. There he almost
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-21
New Wrap.

New Wrap.
A most practical and comfortable
new wrap is in gray diagons: tweed ~
three different shades. In length. 1t
comes almost to the ankles. The back
Is plain and loose, and it has large
rounded hood covering the shoulders.
trimmed with small gray silk tassels
and several large gray buttons. This.
while fiat and inconspicuOus. may be
raised and put over the head. hat and
all, and form a good shower or dust
or cold protector.
The sleeves are half cape. half coat.
and hang well down over the arm,
with deep Sits from the shoulders
down, 80 that this wrap may be
slipped over a tailored coat and skirt
costume and be perfectly comfortable.
Made up in plain dark red serge
with silver or brass buttons and
heavy braid. 1t would be fetching
wrap for q young girl.
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-21
holy RAIL TQMtcCA
Road Now Runs 10 Mohammed's Tomb
in Medina and wilt oe Completed
to Mecca In 1913 At Cost
Of &40,0c0,00o.

Springfield. Mass.-On Tuesday.
September 2. 1908. the holy railroad
was opened from Damascus to Me-
dina. and no av0wed Christian Is to
be allowed to pass further than
Medina-Saleb into the country of
Hejaz. So there IL q SAVIOR Of mystery
about this holy railroad. which runs
near the tomb Of the prophet Of Me-
dina. the present terminus Of the
road. It Is the holy city that received
Mohammed when Mecca cast him out
as a hereto. denouncing paganism and
idolatry and preaching. There Is one
God and Allah is his name!" 1t was
In 622 A. d. that Medina allowed the
young reformer to preach his new
faith. Finally his new gospel was
preached by the force of the sword.
and Mohammed won the reputation Of
a miracle worker. He conquered Nee
ca and made it the center of Islam.
and the kaaba, or sacred pantheon.
was made the great temple of the
MOslem faith
At Medina Mohammed died and was
buried, and was laid In his mosque
tomb, where the faithful for centuries
have wOrshiped their leader. This
mosque is the hottest spot of the Mo-
hammedan world. 1t is said to be
decorated with costly ornaments and