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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-23
GYPSY WOMAN HAD
An EASY VICTIM
Had Man Give Up His Purse on
Pretense of Telling His
Fortune.
SHE EXTRACTED SIS BILL
THREATS OF BODILY HARM AND
ARREST WERE NECESSARY BE.
FORE THE FEMALE CROOK
WOULD DIscoReE.
SHE EXTRACTED SIS BILL

One Of the women gypsies in the
group that invaded the city yesterday
came near getting away with a shrewd
trick on strange man yesterday AZ
ternoon. She met the stranger east of
the city and asked him for a match
She wanted to tell his fortune after she
had stopped him. She told him to put
his hands in the pocket containing his
purse and shake 1t. She did not hear
the jingle of coin, SO told him to re-
move the purse and let her blow in It
for good luck.
Swallowed Bait.
The stranger took the bait and held
his purse out to the gypsy and she
opened 1t. While pretending to blow in
the purse. with deft fingers she ex-
tracted s. bill and nimbly flecked 1t
up her sleeve. The stranger was given
back the purse. He counted his money
Immediately and missed the bill. He
accused the woman of taking 1t, but
it was not until after long argumen.
and threats Of arrest or bodily harm
that he induced her to restore the
money.
The gang was the boldest ever In
the city. The women began q begging
crusade in the business district. but
the police put them to flight and hur.
ried them out OF the city
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-23
PURDUE EXHIBIT
FOR HAGtRST0WN
County Fair Will Have One Of
Greatest Educational
Exhibits.
WILL INTEREST FARMERS
WILL INTEREST FARMERS
IT DEALS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE
FEATURE OF RURAL LIFE, FROM
AGRICULTURAL WORK TO
HOME ECONOMICS.

Hagerstown. Ind. July 2S.-The Ha-
gerstown Fair will have one of the
greatest educational exhibits In exist
ence. Purdue Experiment Station has
cereals, grasses. plants. fruits, seeds.
weeds. utensils and photographs of
mechanical appliances used by farmers
and farmers wives in modern methods
of agriculture. horticulture, dairying.
household economics and home santa
ton and decoration. This exhibit was
gotten together for exhibition at the
state fairs and it was beyond expec,a-
ton OF the faculty at Purdue 10 be
able TO bring it right home TO farm
ers. but this has been done and half
dozen county fairs will receive the
exhibit this year.
OF Great Value.
A study OF this exhibit will be of in
calculable value to farmers and of deep
interest to every visitor at the fair.
Expert attendants will accompany the
exhibit and explain every feature.
This exhibit is not sent free of
charge and the cost is far greater than
any race event on the program this
year. But the fair is an educational
institution where patrons will md
many things to engage attention out
side the speed ring. and the managers
have wisely waived all thought Of ex-
pense In securing this great exhibit.
The fair will be held July % to the
3Oth.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-23
FEW REPUBLICAN,
CHIEFS ANXIOUS
FOR PROHIBITION
Continued From Page One.)

nations will be asked to tell what
thsy think Of It. however. for they are
nearly all hoping that the liquor ques-
ton will be left entirely out of politics
next year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-23

HAlRTOacS AeAcoU0, ~ YER
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
GEMS OF THOUGHT

There is always golden age, soon to
be behind us, which at every period of
our life is before us-just as tomorrow s
yesterday is still today. SO we way all
take courage. 1t is never too late to
mend.-Lucy Elliott Keeler
Do not dare to live without some
clear intention toward which your liv-
ing shall be bent; mean to be some
thing with all your might.-Phillips
Brooks.
The greatest man is he who chooses
sists the secret temptations from with
in and without, who bears the heaviest
burden cheerfully, who is calmest in
storms and most fearless under menace
and frowns, whose reliance on the
truth, on virtue, on God, is most unfal-
tering.-William F.. Charming.
The tendency to presevere, to persist
in spite of hindrances, discouragements
and impossibilities-it is this that in all
things distinguishes the strong soul
from the weak.-ThomaS Carlyle.
The hero is one who kindles a great
light in the world, who sets up blazing
torches in the dark streets of life for
men to see by. The saint is the man
who walks through the dark paths Of
the world, himself light.-Felix Adler.
Pay as little attention to discourage
ments as possible. Plough ahead as a
steamer does, rough or smooth, rain or
shine. To carry your cargo and make
your port is the point.-Maltbie D. Bab-
cock
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
PERSONALITY IN LINGERIE

Into no part of all her trousseau
does the bride put her own personality
as into her lingerie. If she is dainty
and refined in her tastes, here it will
assert itself, and if she is content with
the common things, here she will be
content to substitute muslin and Ham
burg and raw seams for cambria, hand
embroidery and lace. 1t is only the
comparatively few and the privileged
few at that, who may select their
lingerie from the tempting assortment
now offered in any of the better stores,
but every one is privileged to look and
to admire and to take away all the
ideas they are capable of carrying.
In our grandmothers' day it was
counted essential to have a dozen suits
of underwear in the trousseau, but the
girl of today has reduced the standard
to half that allowance, though many
have more. There is reason for this
and it is found in the incessant chang
ing of fashions. Fullness this spring
is exchanged for scantiness in the
summer. Then, too, the advent of the
silk petticoat and the Isle and silk
knitted things has done away with
the necessity of the many white things.
Moreover, the general style is deVel-
oped in underwear just as in other gar
ments. Where the kimono effect held
sway last year the empire and princess
are in vogue this season, manifesting
themselves distinctly in the cut and
general style of undergarments All
women are, or should be, familiar with
the deterioration of white goods that
lie packed away done up" and so
the trousseau supply does not exceed
what is likely to be worn out.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
HINTS TO HousEkEEPERs

A tablespoonful of salt in a kerosene
lamp will prevent that disagreeable
odor which sometimes pervades a room
in spite of the utmost cleanliness.
When too many oysters have been
creamed for filling pates they can be
reheated the next day by adding a little
more milk and fresh seasoning. Heat
in a double boiler or they may burn.
Much time is saved if paper Innings
for cake pans are cut in quantities and
kept ready for instant use in a dust
proofbox with tight lid.
To fill cracks in walls mix plaster of
paris with vinegar instead of water; it
can be nicely smoothed over before it IS
hard.
To clean leather, such as purses,
hand bags, suit cases and soft leather
of any kind, use any reliable wall paper
cleaner. Follow directions closely and
rub only one way.
Sunshine is a killer of germs and a
powerful disinfectant. AS much as pos
sible should be let into all the rooms, q
little fading of carpets and curtains
VIII result, but the Doctors bill will de-
crease.
A very cheap disinfectant is perman-
ganate of potash. A pennyworth is
enough to thoroughly disinfect a fodi
drain. A little of this mixed to a claret
color with water will be a cheap and
ready dlsinfectant at all times
Figs split open form excellent poGi-
tees for boils and small assesses.
A strong tea made of blackberry
leaves, will relieve bowel trouble, so
common in summer.
A toaspoonful of ammonia in a quart
If water is a very good preparation for
cleaning the hair brush Dry the hru sh
in the air after washing, but never in
the sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
WHY SHE is HAPPY

"The deeper 1 drink of the cup of life
the sWeeter it grows-the sugar all at
the bottom" is the sentiment expressed
by Julia Ward Howe as she approached
her ninetieth birthday last May. Flor
ence Painter, writing of her for the
May Putnam's, says that within the
last year Mrs. Howe has attended and
spoken at hearings on woman's suffrage
at the state house. In single week
she has given three public addresses on
technical matters and to bodies of ex-
perts. She is president of the New
England Women's club, as she has been
for thirty-three years, and of many
other clubs and associations. Concern
ing the quotation above she says: THAT
is quite true. You see. my husband was
a very great man, and had very dear
children, and have delightful grand
children, and l have two great-grand-
children-and I am very fond of little
children" This was the secret of her
happiness-dearer than fame, honors,
memories of great days and famous
friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
Welcome Showers for Bride-EIect

To this shower one young matron
contributed half a dozen big furniture
covers of cheap calico to be thrown
over tapestried drawing room chairs on
sweeping day. The calico covers were
simply big squares hemmed on the ma
chine and supplied with tape loops
at the corners. and buttons placed here
and there along the edges. The furni-
ture, thus rudely covered, did not pre-
sent a particularly graceful appear
ance, but much time was saved when
the busting time came around-not TO
speak of the protection afforded for
delicate chair seats and backs.
Aprons make very acceptable shower
gifts, for no housewife ever has too
many practical aprons. The giVer Of
the shower party should see to it, how
ever, that the various apron styles arc
divided among the prospective guests,
or when the bride-t to-be opens her sur
prise packages she will be apt to find
three frivolous chatting aprons of lace,
and ribbons to every really useful,
homely affair of gingham. Sewing
aprons, neat white muslin aprons, all
over pinafores and kitchen aprons-all
are. welcome.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
GROWING MAIDENHAIR FERNS

The secret of the cultivation of maid
enhair ferns, to have perfect examples
for house or conservatory decoration,
with an ample supply for cutting, is
contained in nutshell:
Not to repot unless actually needed
or division necessary to increase stock;
abundant supplies of soft rain water
and frequent feeding with stimulants
during the growing season; a lower
temperature than generally accorded,
with shade from sun and an immunity
from an arid atmosphere or cold
draughts. Plants grown as stated
above are in capital condition for plac-
ing in the house.-Gardening Illus
trated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
HOW TO TEST DRESS GOODS

or the goods sold as "all wool" there
is not one-tenth that is genuine. Cen
orally the main component is cotton.
The test for this is simple. All that
is necessary is to pull out a few threads
and apply lighted match. Cotton will
go off in blaze; wool will shrivel up
To distinguish pure linen from coun-
terfeit is even easier The intended
buyer need but wet her finger and APP
ply it to the goods. If they are pure
linen, the moisture will pass straight
through. The spot touched will be
soaked at once and almost Immediately
one side will be as wet as the other
Frauds are more numerous in silk than
in any other fabric, but here also the
material of adulteration is cotton. Its
presence can readily be discovered
Draw a few threads out. The pieces
of cotton will snap off short when
pulled, while the silk will stretch and
permit a considerable pull before
breaking,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22

n NE thing there is that the brand
new menage always lacks ana
~ that is old clothes. More than one
newly fedged housewife has been com
PEELED to snatch up hemstitched
damask face towel to mop up INK
spilled on the carpet because there was,
literally. not a rag in the house to be
pressed into service.
A dear old woman, herself for forty
years a scrupulous housekeeper, aroused
deep gratitude in the heart of a little
bride by her donation of assorted house
cloths, including bits of old silk, linen
chamois and flannel in every size from
scrap to wipe pen up to sufficlent
material for a floor mop.
At another housewife shower the
guests were asked to bring contribu-
tions for keeping the new home I'M
maculate. Washcloths, busters, broom
covers, chamois skins, polishing cloths
and glass towels were included in the
list of acceptable offerings. The gifts
were tied up daintily in tissue paper
and ribbons and were opened by the
bride-elect, who read aloud amid much
merriment the various original verses
a stipulated part of the gifts-which
were inclosed in each package.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
Club News

TIME closing program of the year for
the Ebell was given yesterday
4 afternoon before capacity aud
ience that tested even the available
standing room of the auditorium.
1t was an enthusiastic audience, and
with sufficient reason, for the program
was presented by an 'all-star CASTE a
feature gracefully commented upon by
the president, Mrs. Willitts ]. Hole, in
her introduction.
Mrs. c. L. Higbee, whose interpreta-
tive reading opened the program, was
in charge of the afternoon. Her own
Offering, an A, B and c number, proved
a most happy introduction and won the
fair lady repeated applause. Her inl-
personation was exceedingly dramatic
and her Characterization strong OF
graceful and appealing by turns.
Harry Girard's appearance was none
the less enjoyed that it was practically
a surprise, and he responded again and
again to demands for more giving
as one encore 1.-THE Toreador's Song
1.-THE Violin Maker of Cremona' was
seen for the third time within rev
weeks in Los Angeles, and again made
good with the audience. The little play
has been reviewed in these columns be-
fore and does not need further indorse-
ment.
Hobart Bosworth and Eugene Now
land repeated their careful work and
skilled Interpretation of the two pre-
vious events, and Clara Williams made
a. most convincing, winsome and wom-
anly Giannina, and no one wondered
that both youths were deeply In love.
The program in full was as follows:
Readings ..........M Mrs. c. l.. Higbee
(a) Ingomar-( second act, third scene).
Ingomar, acknowledgements
(b) "Sometl .....,...,. Eugene Field
(c) "a New Years Prophecy .......'
................... Emerson Brooks
Music .......''' ''''' - '''' - a. a. - '" "
THE Violin Maker of Cremona' .''..'
......... ,........F Francois Coppee
Cast:
Fillippo-the Hunchback. Eugene Nowland
Ferrai-The Violin Maker. Hobart Bosworth
Giannina-His Daughter. Clara Williams
sandro-His Pupil ....Sherman cambridge
Page Girls w Ester Church, Ruth Brauer
Peasants, townspeople etc
installation of officers preceded the
open meeting.
The closing meeting of the season of
the Southern California Womans Press
club will be held today. The festivities
will include a midday picnic at West
lake park, to be followed by an in
formal reception at the home of Mrs.
George Drake Ruddy in Wiltshire bouie-
ward. Several guests have been IN
vited for this function, including Mrs.
Carrie Jacobs Bond, Miss Pearl Hern-
don, Miss Margaret Goetz, Mrs. Rior-
dan, Miss Florence Reed of the Belasco
theater and Mr.. and Mrs; Harry Girard.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
WHEN TO CLEAN THE TEETH

If teeth are to get but one thorough
cleansing during the day. just before
retiring is the best time to give it to
them, as there are six or eight hours
sleep that the salivary glands are in
active, and fatty and starchy foods
that may be lodged between and
around the teeth are bathed in saliva,
a partial digestive fluid, undergo de-
composition. forming acids which act
more or less readily on the tooth struc-
ture at the time of its formation. The
salivary glands are not active during
sleep, acids are not diluted, as during
day a free flow of saliva prevents to
a great degree the deleterious effects of
acids thus formed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
3ocnefu Gla1bs
NAID a prominent Frenchman, whose
art in dressing homely, even ugly
- women has brought him renoWn:

NAID prominent Frenchman, whose
art in dressing homely. even ugly
~ women has brought him renown:
Dressed in the new style gown, you
can scarcely tell whether a woman is a
beauty or not. She is smart, chic and
so novel that if her coloring Is good
she passes for a beauty. AS for her
actual features and figure, they are so
thoroughly disguised by fashion that 1t
never occurs to the beholder to pass
judgment upon them.
1.-THE ugly woman to be beautiful
must be eXquistely groomed. Her hair
must be done in no uncertain fashion,
and her gown must be selected with
care. If she has mastered the details
of picture dressing she can be beauti-
full, no matter what her natural fea-
lures may be. Yes, it is the artistic
heyday of the ugly girl, the time Of
her triumph.
Il had an ugly-featured girl apply
to me for spring outfit She had been
badly treated by nature. Her front
teeth protruded and her chin receded.
Her nose was lumpy and her cheek
bones high. Her eyes peeped out from
a rather fat face, and she was not an
encouraging subject for a beauty-mak-
er. Yet that girl was temptation TO
me. yearned to see how I could trans
form her.
"I saw at once that my only chance
was to make a picture of this girls
countenance. So l called in an expert
hair dresser who proceeded to dress
the girls hair in that exaggerated style
of Psyche knot in which great bunch
protrudes at the back of the neck.
When completed the knot was six or
seven inches in depth, breadth and
thickness.
Il then selected a hat which covered
the girls head completely. 1 next
turned my attention to her chin. The
woman with an ugly chin should adopt
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
aNn1sreo Ghaf
Edited by
M. N. F. Bridgham
CIeUer Girls Need Not Be Ugly

earrings at once. She should also wear
a long chain around the neck.
Earrings dress up the face and make
il seem wider. They also lengthen the
line from the forehead to the chin, and
they give a decorative touch to the
profile.
Into the ears of this decidedly ILL
featured girl L hooked big, handsome
tt ruuoises. 1 selected turquoises be-
cause the girls eyes happened to be
pale blue and turquoises seemed to
deepen them and bring out the color.
"Then about her neck 1 put a sort
white ruche, very full, very tall and
very thick 1t was charming and it
dressed up the ugly neck and chin, con-
cealing it and investing it with thou
sand hidden charms.
Dress your ugly woman as though
she had no face at all. Forget her
features for the time being and devote
yourself to her gown.
Strive fer concealment. Her hat is
more beautiful than her face; her
gown more lovely than her figure.
my chief difficulty is with the fig
ure, for there are women who seem
to have a grudge against themselves.
They insist upon walking as though
they were trying to double up.
"They kick their feet along; they are
awkward with their arms and they
look short, and in these days of svelte
girls shortness is to be avoided. l
make my ugly short woman look tall
and glorious, willowy and graceful.
IF the ugly woman is ugly also in
figure. I advise the exaggerated style
in dress.
Wear chic shoes and be sure to
show them.
MANY a woman is partly created
from a dress standpoint by the chicness
of her shoes. Have uppers that match
skirts; have buttons that are picture
buttons, and be sure that your boots
q re dresSV"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
MOSQUITO PEST

The city of Tampa, Fla, has adopted
a mode of warfare against the mosquito
that is proving highly successful. There
are many rain water tanks and cisterns
throughout the city for supplying wa
ter for lavatory and various other pur-
poses, and these are favorite breeding
places for mosquitoes. The warfare
against the annoying pests consists in
stocking these reservoirs with small
fish to feed on mosquito larvae. This
method has been tried in one place and
another in Florida and has proved sue
cessful in every case. The fish eat the
larvae greedily, keeping the tank water
clear at all times. They live for years,
even in tanks that are covered and
their living place one of darkness.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
Mark rwain's Use of Books

A young girl once asked Mark Twain
if he liked books for Christmas gifts,
SAYS the Louisville Times.
"Wen, that depends" drawled the
great humorist. "If a book has a leath-
er cover it is really valuable as razor
strop. If 1t is brief, concise work,
such as the French write, it is useful
to put under the short leg of a wabbly
table. An old-fashioned book with a
clasp can't be beat as a missile to hurl
at a dog; and large book, like a
geography, is as good as a piece of tin
to nail over a broken pane of glass"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
a GOOD PRAYER

The new minister in a Georgia
church was delivering his first sermon.
The darky ianitor was a critical listen
err from a back corner of the church.
The minister's sermon was eloquent,
and his prayers seemed to cover the
whole category of human wants
After the services one of the deacons
asked the old darky what he thought
of the new minister. Don't you think
he offers up a good prayer, Joe?"
"Ah mos suhtainly does, boss Why,
dat old man aXed de good Lord fo'
things dat de odder preacher didn't
even know he had!"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
PREyENTIvEs AGAINST MOTHS

Take one-fourth of an ounce each Of
ground cloves and caraway seed, one
ounce of dried common salt, one-half
pound of lavender flowers free from
the stalk and one-half ounce each of
dried thyme and mint. Mix we'll to-
gether and put in cambria or silk bags.
These scent bags, if placed among
clothes, will preserve them from moths
and give a pleasant odor.
If you are troubled with moths in
the house, try putting blotting paper
well saturated with turpentine in the
drawers, among the furs and bed
clothes, or wherever there is any
danger of the moths working their
depredations it can even be put along
the edges of carpets. Turpentine is
the best preventive of moths l have
discovered Woman's Home Compan-
ion for Nay.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
NOT So nrv

PA, how many is two bushels of
corn, plus six bushels of corn, plus nine
bushels of corn?'
sT dunno. Ask the teacher if he can't
give you yer lesson in quarts"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22
A Corner in Kisses

Wilie-I saw you kiss Sis, ana if you
don't give me 10 cents I'll tell.
Young Man-Here's your dime.
Willie-Thanks, That makes $3.50
I've made this season.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Moore will leave
Sunday for an absence of a year, dur
ing which they will visit Seattle,
Alaska and Canada, coming home by
way of Richmond, Va, Mr.. Moores
former home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22

The last reception of the Lyric club
for the present season will take place
this afternoon in Symphony hall
Blanchard building, several hundred in
vitations having been issued.
Acting as hostesses for the club will
be Mrs Brierley, Mrs. Frank Wells,
Mrs Harmon, Mrs. Clockfelter, Mrs.
John w. Thayer, Mrs. Selby, Mrs.
Philip Zobelein and Miss Willy Smyser.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22

Mrs Fred Selwyn Lang and Mrs.
Reuben Shelter will be hostesses with
in informal tea given in honor of the
members of the executive board or
Ebell club and the members of the
house committee, of which Mrs. Lang
is chairman, on June 29 from until 5
o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Lang on
BiXel street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-22

The st. Cecilia club an organization
of women musicians, attended the Ma
son in a body Saturday afternoon and
later enjoyed tea at the Alexandria.
The club colors are red and white,
n nd ca t.1la tinns in thniI hlIes decl1ed thta