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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
v. R. c. CONVENTION
THURSDAY EVENING
Camp Fire viii Be Held at the
Post Quarters, Convention
At the !. D. O. F. Hall.
INTERESTING PROGRAMS
INVITATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO
PUBLIC AND PATRIOTIC Or
CARNATIONS DISTRICT AND
STATE OFFICERS HERE.

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold
it's district convention at the Grand
Army room, court house, Thursday
evening. The convention will be
opened with a campfire at 1870 o'clock.
which is open to the public, and espec-
tally to all patriotic organizations. The
program for the convention and camp
five have been announced and include
many interesting and patriotic fea-
lures.
Besides delegates from the district
it is probable that $50 persons from
other organizations in the state will
be present, including Mrs. Alice Pike
of Danville, who is department CON-
mander. Past Department President.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
Joke Medicine.

He Is a very practical. serious mind
ed man Of business. The other day he
met a friend and related to him an
alleged joke and at it's conclusion
laughed long and heartily. The friend
looked awkward for a moment and
then said:
you'll have to excuse me, old man,
but don't just see the point"
why. to tell you the truth, don't
just see the point myself. But I've
made it q rule to laugh Mt all jokes; l
think it's good for the health.'-New
York Times.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
PROGRESSIVE GOV,
STUBS ADvER1|SES
A New Method of Selecting
Votes Used by the Wayne
County Product.
HIS CAMPAIGN is UNIQUE
FEEDS THE HUMAN ELEPHANTS
PEANUTS WHEREVER HE TRAv.
ELSA FRIENDS OF THE "NEws
BUTCHERS"
HIS CAMPAIGN is UNIQUE

Topeka, Kas., Oct. 2O.-The humble
news butcher" who plies his trade on
the railroad trains in Kansas has learn
ed that it pays to stock up with a good
supply Of oranges. apples, bananas.
candies. popcorn and peanuts This
precaution is taken because of the
hope that somewhere along the line
Governor Walter Stubs will board the
train.
The news butchers" of Kansas are
solid for Stubs for denomination. and
after four years as governor, they hope
he will be chosen United States senator
so that his beneficence may be extend
ed to the great army of news butchers
who serve the trains between Kansas
and Washington.
Governor Stubs is good advertiser
and he does not miss an opportunity &c
get acquainted and talk with the peo-
pie on the trains on which he travels
His plan is unique, but it is an expen-
sive way Of campaigning When the
governor boards a train to fill a
speaking date, he first hunts up the
news butcher and makes a deal with
him for his entire stock of fruits, can
dies and nuts. He gets slight reduc-
ton on wholesale purchases, and then.
accompanied by the butcher, with bas-
kets on their arms. the two pass
through the train and distribute these
delicacies to the passengers. In every
car there are several Kansans who
know the governor. and, as he is adj
dressed by that title, every passenger
has chance to thank him and shake |
his hand. Governor Stubs says he |
likes to treat people and that it is adj |
vertising that pays.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
H. c. HASEMElER CO.
IS OUT FOR SHERIFF
LATE Larsh, Former Sheriff, Is
Again a Candidate for
That Office.

LATE Larsh the former popular sher-
If, will once more become a candi-
date for that office. Mr.. Larsh. 1t
will be remembered only served In the
capacity Of sheriff one term. being de-
feated the second time he ran by
Meredith. The Palladium recently
carried a story about the various can
didates for this office. but was not
aware that Mr.. Larsh was a candidate.
and did not carry his name.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
H. c. HASEMElER co.

Appointment Of committees.
Drill in making out reports of sec.
retaries and treasurers.
Dinner.
Afternoon session opens at one
o'clock.
disqualification of ritual.
Election of officers.
Opening OF question box.
Selection Of time and place for next
meeting.
Reading of the minutes of the con-
vention.
Closing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20

The practice of cutting the claws of
the more ferocious animals of the
London geological garden has recently
been greatly facilitated by chloroform.
ing the animals. Heretofore 1t was
done by sheer force by a squad of men
the animal being first secured by
ropes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20

A recent Indiana candidate for a
school teachers certificate declared Of
Whitcomb Riley's verse that it would
stand the wear and tear. II that judg-
ment stands. Shakespeare has a trav-
cling companion.-Louisvil Times.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20

Mrs. c. A. Brehm will have a special
sale and give 1919 discount on all hats
commencing Thursday. We now have
complete line of latest shapes in
black beavers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20

Even though Mr.. Booth Harrington
is sternly determined to quit authoring
we fear there are plenty more where
he came from.-Washington Herald.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20

Make a free will offering,
Tag Day, next Thursday. tt
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
LADIES' BAG, $1.00.
CHAM0ISETTE GLOVE, SOC.

II 10 kayser washable. II you have
not already bought a pair, come and
look at it. Most popular glove today,
so cents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
BLUE WILLOW CHINA

New shipment just received. com.
plete line now in stock, &c to soc each.
Try q few pieces Of this attractive
china. You will want the entire Get.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20

Special for Thursday. Friday and
Saturday, 26 inch real hair. wavy, all
shades; compare with goods at $500;
choice, $500.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
MEMS TIES, Csc.

A clean up in Mems Neekwear;
about 400 Ties, goods worth up to 75e,
both evening and street shades. See
street case; choice Csc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-20
PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY.
Cash Always Secures the Best of All and All OF the Best

Special Values I'm
Homemade Comforts
We sell immense quantities Of our
good old fashioned home made bed Com
forts. They are made full and large, COW
cred with pretty and durable materials
and filled with pure, clean, white cotton.
They are worth Is per cent more, but we
sell them at 5 1.98 and $3.50.
Other Comforts from CSC upwards.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-19

was, the happy baby. and the smiling wife soon dis
PEELED the gloom. After relating his experiences of
the day John was surprised to hear Agnes inquire
But, John dear, didn't you know better than to
apply for position anywhere looking as shabby as
you do: Then, taking the boy and placing him on
his father S lap she continued:
L finished little sewing to-day and it brought
me five dollars With three of it | want you to re-
deem your Overcoat. l have the pawn ticket; then,
mas celebration think you get a hat and shoes
II you'll rush right out you can catch the shops be-
fore they're closed
John was overcome. 4 can't stand for it Agnes
honest | can't! I'm not worthy-but I'll make good
You keep the money
You silly" his little wife rejoined Don't you
realize that appearance Is everything, When YOU
come back We'll get your clothes nicely cleaned and
pressed, and in the morning my hubby will tackle
that nasty business world looking Just fine any
BODY"
Further argument was useless and with Well.
l suppose you re right he departed
He quite a different looking he ap
preached other prospective employers the next day.
but, try as he might, the result was the So
the days went on. He approached old friends and
associates; but the invarable response was that OF
sympathy promises for the future or the inevitable
invitation to Come IN and have a drink.
THE faith OF good woman IS much greater than
the strength OF man and this was again TO be
eXemplitled in the experience of Agnes.
The change all came about through Baby Jim and
the jumping jack. Agnes took the youngster for
his usual morning outing.
As thev turned the corner they almost cOllided
with the old man of Christmas morning. He looked
at Agnes and smiled sympatheticay, then stopped
dumbfOunded as he regarded the baby.
oh Mr."
- Jameson" he supplied.
L must explain. The baby isn't blind any more!
Then she related the incident OF the fire and all that
happened thereafter.
Encouraged by him. she finally gave all the de-
tails of Johns attempts to find work and the dis
COuraged mood he was in. The old man listened with
great interest. and then interJeCtng question
and before taking his departure presented his card
with the suggestion that John should call on him
that evening at eight.
John was electrified at the conclusion of his wfes
story and great were the preparations made TO in
his most favorable appearance when he made his
New-York tribune., 1909-12-19
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR DECEMBER ls 1909

unexpected development Clappng his hands glee-
fully their first born gazing ecstaticallv at the
flames and exclaimed with childish delight O-o-ohl
Mama O-o-O-hi" pointing TO the blazing mass
on the floor and SquIruIng about as though trv-
ing TO get down from his mothers arms and ap-
proach It.
Throwing the blanket over the curtains and ex-
tngulshing the FIRE, John staggered to where they
stood and. taking the child who thrust his little
arms toward his father for the first time looked
searchIngly INTO the eyes
Good God, Agnes he exclaimed, the young
srer can see He can see"
Il needed not this statement to assure the wonder
ING mother OF the fact. Sinking TO her knees she
rurnured hall hysterIca sobs of prayer and thanks
while John stared IL awe and wOndernent at the
babe II his arms Then he too bowed his head and
thanked Him for giving sight to their bOv and birth
70 ms determination TO be the he had been.
Catching view Of the filled white stocking he
sheeIlShly took II from Its hanging place and slipped
Il into the worn pocket OF his coat.
All mama sang Master lin inquiringlv put
ting out his arms toward his mother
She rose and took him while John silently lit the
lamp. When the rays OF light fell full his face
Agnes saw once again the old John. the husband
and father she had always pictured him before.
L was John voice that finally spoke Agnes
dear. he said IN the tones that had died six months
before Isn I Il almost miracle, And to happen
on christmas Day How can | ever show my graft
tude- and sinking to his knees beside her and the
now cooIng baby he took one OF Master Jim's hands
II ms and, placing about the faithful little
mother. tearfully and with a catch in his throat
Entirely overcome Agnes was sobbing aloud with
her head on Johns shoulder
Brace up. sweetheart" John urged. % You
don want our little 10 tears on his mothers
face do YOU
Drying her eyes she hugged the baby close to her.
Little woman. never again will | touch drop Of
liquor / swear II almost shouted John. standing
erect and lifting his right hand. This little man of
ours shall never want for anything And. Agnes.
III hustle out and get my Old job back and we'll
take nice heated apartment. like the one we used
70 have-and you and the boy going to have
everything you should So help Cod"
Surely throughout the whole world, no home con-
tanned TWO happier people this Christmas night
PIT the worthiest and most determined oft
~ times the hardest tried So John to find 1t
New-York tribune., 1909-12-19

ANot = w q ( III LC1lolLlCd- W 4lCl {
could he be spending his
time He had not reached
home till four A. NJ. vester-
day, and he was up and out
before she could make him
a cup of coffee
She was worried and
frightened What she should
do in case he had developed
the old weakness was bevond
her; but she continued in her
preparations for the morrow.
As she was contemplating
an advantageous spot for
the Christmas tree. Tohn.
covered with snow. half
staggered. half lurched. into
the house.
II was evident that some
thing was wrong. Yes. he
must have been drinking.
and the whole year had gone
for nothing! She tried to
lose herself in some knitting
but John S voice commanded
her
Agnes, you 60 to bed"
It's too early vet. she
managed to respond. and
besides | have to wait up for
the boys. They're coming
in later with the tree and
we're going to trim it for
Jimsy -
All right, do as you say, "
he answered ; but I'm all
in and am going to knock off
for a spell" with which he
threw himself on a cot and
was soon fast asleep.
1t was only a short time
before a crowd of rough and
ready looking men filed
awkwardly into the small
I'm the tree they had cut for
Christmas tree that these
ned to have shaken off the
d his wife, and he surprised
,oration of everything.
lad arrived from New York.
as opened that it came from
I. EXClamations of surprise
were disclosed. There were
home, an entire warm outfit
fur cap. and heavy gloves
New-York tribune., 1909-12-19

motorman; but they meant schooling and try-out
and would not be available for week two. Here
was some encouragement, though. But letter that
Agnes and he read many times that evening de-
termlned their destiny. 1t was from Jameson and
had reached the house a short time after Iohn had
lett IN the morning. 1t read:
Ny DEAR LITTLE LADY-As the result of my pleasant
little talk with your husband night gave your affairs
my most personal consideration and have the
cusion that would be to your best interests take ad
vantage Of opportunity that has presented itself during
There position available for a man with your hus-
bands qualifications in connection with one of the mining
IN Nevada; but think 1t thing for your husband
TO dissociate himself from MS old environment and
quaintances and the climate there will have
heathfuI effect all not excepting the little boy
shall be glad TO furnish the necessary transportation
expenses you decide to do advise and further urge
that YOU make up your mind to do Let know Just
as soon as you can, etc.
WITHIN a week the happy trio found themselves
w route TO their home Their arrival in
this lonesome mining town heraded as an event
OF great Importance. 1t was not long before Agnes
and Baby Jim firmly intrenChed as the favortes
OF the village, and the men, to of whom had
leaked the story of ohm S past, looked up to him
with respect. Ohm had aptitude for the banjo
while two OF his friends played the accordion and
harmonCa.
As the months wore on. many Jolly little evenings
spent their cabin. where. due to Agnes skill
as housewife remarkable effects were accomplished
Baby Jim could soon tOddle about and take an in
dividual interest affairs generally and not half
year had elapsed before he the pride of the COM
munltV.
With the development of the properties under his
charge Johns responsibilities grew. His time was so
arranged, however. that and then he could
have some hours TO himself during the dav and it
worried Agnes a-litte notice that instead of
remaining at home. he would saddle his horse and
journey IN the direction of the adjoining where
all the wild amusements were located. Could it be
that he had forgotten so soon'
THIS continued for nearly three months when
L Jameson sent two assistants TO relieve him
Now surely things would be better: but with the
advent of the day before Christmas Agnes was
forced to conclude that her husband might lust as
we'll be IN the corner saloon New York for all that
she saw of him
As the evening wore on and no John appeared her
New-York tribune., 1909-12-19

as he proceeded early next
morning TO make good
his new resolution. The
weather was particularly
cold and blustery. but the
biting wind served only to
intensity his ambition. He
would 60 10 the old place
where he had been employed
as chief engineer. explain
ere-vrhIng. and ask f re-
Inscs-eueut. II there was
nothing for him 10 do. the
least he could get was a
reference. and with that
work elsewhere would not
be hard 10 secure
Illuminating IN this way
and with a hopeful heart he
finally approached his last
employer. the superintend-
eu- OF one OF the largest
apartment hotels IN the city.
Muicahey was a brawnv
Hihe-rian. with a particu-
la-lv sour disposition that
u0.u.ug because of dlsap-
continent over Christmas
gifts The time was least
pr0pitiOus for Johns pur-
poses. A Job IS 1t Well.
the lOikes OF YOU sure do
have the nervel Fit hadn't
been fer Nike Cassidy. Yer
assistant. the whole building
would have been up II the
air long before this. that It
would Yewid Yer drunken
ness, There's marry a Job
here fer such as YOU 20
For the first time John
realized how low he had
fallen. The idea Of appealing
u the sentimental side OF
this autocrat struck him as
humiIIatlng and useless. He
Tor a. reference.
And i > q character We "
behave We Iver had any He
from me Il We stood outside
Doomsday'" and with a la
fitted supplicant stupehed, l
THE day was consumed II
IL husband reached home
utterly detected
The CHEEKY little apartm'
New-York tribune., 1909-12-19

momentous call the stranger house that evening
1t not long before Jameson had drawn John
out fully to his qualifications. his hopes, and his
intentions. As he left his generous host the re-
turning husband could not overcome his sense of de-
pression for apparently nothing had been accom-
plished.
The optimism of the courageous little wife, how
ever soon had its effect and when John started out
next day it was with new heart and confidence in
their ultimate success He developed two chances
during the day. conductor and the other
New-York tribune., 1909-12-19

md useless He would though, ask him
zee.
character We want. IS 1t, Well ! don't
r had any. Ye couldn't git a reference
2 stood outside that dure from now ontil
and with a laugh he left the discom-
ant stupehed, 10 depart as he pleased.
-as consumed IN fruitless effort. and the
reached home that night fOotsore and
ted
Y little apartment. unpretentious as 1t
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-14
Teachers Meeting.

H. w. Lewis, superintendent Of the
school union composed OF Braintree.
Brookfeld. Randolph town and Randolph
incorporated districts, held his frst edu-
cational meeting 8 Normal bah last
Tuesday. Out of rossible A. teachers
jig tbe nnlan. Nass enrollsd us present
and teachers aside from the union made
the number 81. Quite a number were
present that we're not teachers and were
not enrolled.
Mr.. Cooley gave an interesting talk on
" The Word System Of Teaching Read
ing.p Supt. Lewis presented 1.-The Ele-
rnent OF Personality in Teaching" +" DR.. f.
z. Angel ably presented Physiology and
Hygiene in SCHOOL, Miss Briggs read
an interesting and sparkling paper on
"The Study of Nature through Art. y
Rev. Fraser Metzger suggested "Educa-
tional Ideals" in his usually impressive
manner and he was followed in some
what the same line and was a fitting sup
piement to very successful meeting.
Such meetings must be productive of
much good to teachers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-14

A crime with all the wierd aspects Of
the most morbid taste is that OF the mur-
der OF Gideon Browning at Adair, Mich.
The murderer was Rev. P. H. Carmich-
ael, Methodist clergyman in active serv-
ice, and it was committed some time
Tuesday night OF last week in the Rattle
Run Methodist church edifce, where Car
michael preached. The commission OF
the crime was discovered the next dav by
a man rho visited the church aud found
blood evsryw here, with evidences Of a
fearful struggle. The authorities we're
notified and on examining the interior Of
the two wood heating stoves the bones Of
a human being were identified. II was
known that Carmichael had been 10 the
church that night, and for 4 time be was
Supposed 70 be the victim, hat 3 aenfisf
iaonti6e The tea1h az those "a Gideon
Bf0wnifg, q carpenter end crony 81 The
minister. and 4 button belonging to MIN
was also found In the stove. The minis
ter's team was found miles away, and it
appeared that the murder had been done
by Carmichael, who had disposed OF his
victim by cremation and had then fed in
the darkness OF early morning. He elud-
ed pursuit. until Monday morning he
was found to have committed suicide at
Carthage, H., the night before, at the
place here he had taken board, BY cut
ting his throat. In his pocket were found
letters to the sheriff and to his wife which
described the crime and disposition of the
body in detail. Carmichael claims that
Browning had hypnotic influence over
him and that the victim led him TO the
church that night to display bis power,
and that when about to be attacked BY
him the clergy man killed him with a
hatchet. It appears that the murderer
was q drug fend.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-14
SOUTH RANDoLPH

John Slack is quite i'll with acute indi.
gestion.
@. K. Smith has sold his oxen to Percy
Oickerman Of Tunbridge.
Barton Camp and three Of WIN Camps
children are n with chickenpox.
Mason Ladd Of Woodstock made q
short call at e. P. Riford's Thursday.
Mrs. Charlie Smith is in Tunbridge
caring for the sick. George Prentiss fell
on the ice near Z. J. Princes store satur-
day. laming his hip quite badly.
Only i've scholars We're able to attend
school this week. The teacher, Miss
Olive Hanks, attended the educational
nesting and teachers conference at RAN
dolph Center Tuesday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-14
WHAT Is DOING
THE WORLD OVER
4 WORD ABour ThE LEADING
EVENTS or TrE WEEK.

rreaidart and Congress 81 Odds.
After receiving the message Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt last week, dealing with
the secret service issue, the House, BIZ q
vote OF 2l2 to 55, tabled such parts Of the
annual and special messages as related
thereto, and voted that it would not re-
ceive communications Of q disrespectful
nature. There was an interesting debate.
with much dignifed criticism Of the prss-
ideut. Tie House will investigate the
uses to which the secret service has been
put By the president to see II they con-
form to Law. The Senate Is looking up
the transfer Of the Tennessee Coal and
Iron company to the Steel trust. BY exec
utive permission. to. see II ii is legal. The
president made public letter in which
Senator Tiliman was accused OF nrevari-
cation, i not Of improper action, in the
purchase cf certain western lands forfeited
through Congressional enactment in
which Tillman took part. Tillman had
stated In Senate speech that be had not
undertaken" to buy, but secret service
men found letters that be had already
written showing that a trade was even
then In progress. Tillman, In a reply be-
fore the Senate Monday, denied all wrong
doing ano explained his first statement
by saying that be had not ssundertaken''
in the legal sense to buy, but had made
no secret that he was intending to do so.
Attorney General Bonaparte has denied
some Of rillman's statements. Tnlman
sent typewriter through the mail from
his home by using his frank, but the
Washington postmaster held il up on the
ground that Il was an abuse Of the frank
ing privilege, and demanded e1T charges.
Tiilman replied that it was q common
practice and that he had used the ma
chine for public business.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-14

"About ten years ago my brother was
held up in his work. health and happi-
ness by what was believed to be hopeless
consumption writes W. R. Lipscomb
Of Washington. N. c. "He took ali
kinds Of remedies and treatment from
several doctors, but found nc help till he
used Or. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured BY six bottles. He is . we'll
man today" It's quick to relieve and
the surest cure for weak or sore lungs,
hemorrhages, coughs and colds, bronchi-
tbs, In grippe, asthma and all bronchial
affections, SOC. and 81. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed.
II. A. Leonard, Randolph.