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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
AN IMPRACTICAL JOKER.
He Thought II Was Very Funny to
Fire the hayrick.

He Thought It Was Very Funny to
Fire the Hayrick.
Practical joking, 1.-The meanest form
Of wit" is common in Hungary. For
merly the pranks used to be coarse,
If not dangerous. but that is changing
now. The only saving grace OF the
Magyarian practical jokes. says W. b.
F. BoviA In Hungary and the Hun
garians," 10 that they are not perpe-
trated in a spirit Of bitterness.
One Of the most famous jokers Of the
old school was Jozsa Gyuri. Exiled
in one Of the most inaccessible parts
Of the great plain. he lived and died
"a prodigal and buffoon."
A story is told Of Jozsa going to
spend a night with Count Keglevich.
Wishing to be impressive, he journey
ed thither in q beautiful new coach. Of
which he was very proud. On being
shown over the grounds by the count
his attention was directed to a remark
ably fine hayrick. Hay was then
standing at 4 good price. After sup
per Jozsa drew together some friends.
and the rick was soon nothing but q
heap of ashes.
The next morning when Jozsa want
ed to continue his journey his won
derful carriage was not to be seen
anywhere.
"why. my FRIEND" said the count.
''you yourself burnt It last night The
fact is my coach house wants repair
ing. and as the evening threatened to
be wet We put your carriage under
the rick to keep it dry
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
MEXICAN WOoING.
From Making Eyes at q Ssnorita to
the Grams Serenaae.

From Making Eyes at senorita to
the Grand Serenaae.
In the uncertaiD illumination of the
electric lamps some Of the senoritas
OF Topic City appeared very attractive
in breezy. fluffy gowns and fetching
mant1llas. and they knew 1t pretty
we'll too. They like to have you look
at them directly and adniringly. and
they will not drop their eyes.
II you have the nerve to give one
a look Of this ktnd-such look as
would. be considered extremely rude
In any Amegioan city-the chances are
when yeu meet .her on the next turn
you will be rewarded with q smile and
challenge from the black eyes, and
II you have sufficient stock Of nerve
in reserve you will speak to her and
pay her some complimentary remark
upon the first opportunity that offers.
This is good breeding and will not be
resented.
Should you then become infatuated
with the lady you will search out her
home, visit her barred window and
NOPE under it for an hour or two
every morning, and il you impress her
favorably she will make your heart
glad by talking with you through the
bars or dropping little scented notes
to you.
Should you become real serious you
will hire striased band to serenade
her at night nu<F and then. To con-
form with the customsyou should start
your band out at midnight and let it
play as long as your money lasts.-Out-
ing Magazine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
WOMEN At WHEEL
Many Adopt Responsibilities
Of Operating Automobiles
Through the City.
MEN TO DO HEAVY WORK

1t formerly looked odd to see a wo-
man running an automobile. but now
it appears to be quite the fad and
very stylish" It's a common occur
renee to see tourists passing through
the city with lady chauffeurs and the
ease with which they handle the big
touring cars is surprising. This morn
ing party of tourists in four large
automobiles enroute from Cincinnati
to indianapolis passed through the city
and all of the cars were driven by wo-
men. In one case a young girl but
fifteen years of age ran the machine
without difficulty for a distance OF
thirty miles. However, when any,
thing goes wrong the fair oens resign
in favor of the sterner sex. as they do
not pretend to know anything about
the mechanical part of the engines.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
lavelle Mater.

Wherever water is used in preparin,
in hard water affects all chemical sub
stances. Javelle water is o STANDARD
preparation for Bleaching white thing
and removing spots and stains. but j:
must not touch. coaored surfaces. Tc
make 1t dissolve half q. pound Of wash
ing soda In a piut'of boiling .water ard
mix it with a quarteIpound Of chloride
of lime dissolyed'in a quart Of boiling
water Stir well. let settle. pour ofl
the clear liquid and keep closely corEed
in q dark place.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
IS STRANGE CASE
Child Poisoned by Swallowing
Substance From Daisy
Fly Killer Pads.
SUFFERING WAS INTENSE

One Of the strangest cases of poison
ing ever occurring in this county was
that of Joseph, the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Laughlin, residing at
527 North Seventeenth street. While
Mr.. and Mrs. Laughlin and son were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Laughlin
living east of Fountain City Wednes-
day the child got some Daisy Fly
Killer" a liquid poison in it's mouth
and became deathly Ill a short time
afterwards. 1t was necessary for a
physician to work with the child for
three hours.
This kind of poison is used very
generously In this county to kill flys.
1t is the first time that ever a case
of this nature hi come to the atten-
ton of local medical authorities. 1t is
not known how much of the poison
the child used.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
Men and Their Feet.

The Ffenchman's foot is long. mar
row and we'll proportioned. The
Scotchman's foot. according to anthro-
biologists. is high and thick. strong
muscular and capable Of hard work
The Russians foot possesses one pc
culiarity. the toes being generally
"webbed" to the first joint. The Tar
tar's foot Is short and heavy. the foot
Of a certain type of savage. and the
toes are the same length. The Span
iard's foot is generally small. but fine
~ curved. The Englishman's foot i
in most cases short and rather flesh!
and not. as a rule. as strong proper
tionally as it should be.-Argonaut.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
Tho Waiting Ones.

A gentleman meeting a young wo-
man who had formerly been q servant
in his house and in whose welfare he
was interested. the following converse
ton took place:
'Why. haven't you got married yet ?"
mo. SIR
"Well. I thought you would have
been married before now"
"Oh. no, sir; there's two waiting
1.-TWO! Why. you don't mean to
marry two. do your"
mo, SIR
'Then who are they?'
"Why, the two that's waiting is the
parson and me. We are waiting for
the man."-London Scraps.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
BAXTER SCHOOL 8
HEATING SYSTEM
New Modern Plant Being In
stalled Which Will In
sure Ventilation.
BUILDINGS ARE EQUIPPED
WITH BUT ONE EXCEPTION NEW
COAL SAVING PLANTS ARE NOW
INSTALLED IN ALL OF THE
BUILDINGS.

When the public schools of the city
open this fall all OF the structures.
with the exception of the Sevastopohl
building in Fairview, will be equipped
with the most modern and up to date
heating plans 1t is possible to obtain.
A new heating plant is being installed
in the Baxter school this summer,
the estimate cost Of which will be
$4,000. The work is progressing rap
idly and will be completed by the time
school opens. The heating apparatus
which is being iYstalled in the new
high school building will heat the
Garfield building also and will be COM
pleted by Sept. 10.
Superintendent T. A. Mott stated to-
day that for the past eight years the
school board had been changing the
heating plants in the various schools
of the city and that now. with the ex-
ception mentioned, they are all thor
oughly equipped. The new fan sys-
tenn with automatic heat regulation is
used and is great improvement over
the old method He stated that it
was the only system which insured
perfect ventilation. BY this method
80 cubic feet OF air per minute is sup
piled to each pupil. The air is forced
In from the outside and is constantly
changing In the rooms.
Can Regulate MinuteIy.
It is also the only system by which
perfect heat regulations can be made,
according to Mr. Mott. and the tenn
perature Of the rooms may be regu-
lated to a minute degree. while the
cost to install the plant is consider
ably more, the cost of operation is
considerably less than the old system
without the fan and ventilation" said
Mr.. Mott.
Also Requires Less Coal.
About 80 percent less coal is used
BY the new system. Mr.. Mott stated
that he hoped to heat the Garfield
building this year on half the amount
Of coal that was used last year and
that he thought it could be easily done
IN view of the new heating apparatus.
The Sevastopohl building will be i'm.
proved in this particular next year,
It ID said.
Mr.. Mott said that the teachers for
the public schools next year had not
been announced yet but that he
thought there would be very few
changes. There will be meeting OF
the school board soon and the matter
will be discussed then.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
LONG CAR STRIKE
COMES TO CLOSE
Evansville Workmen Return to
Runs on Schedule at the
Same Wages.
LASTED FOR TEN WEEKS
COMPANY WILL NOT ACCEPT
TEN MEN IT HAS CONSIDERED
OBJECTIONABLE FROM TRoU-
BlE'S START.

Evansville, Ind. Aug. THE strike
of carmen of the Evansville & South
ern Indiana Traction Company was
declared off yesterday in the last day
of its tenth week. Many OF the old
men will be back on the cars Mon
day. Wages remain the same as be-
fore the strike, Il, Is and 10 cents
tons apply.
The decision of the strikers was
made unanimous after the test vote
showed a division of 2 to l in favor
of ending the strike. The action
came as the result of the submission
by President Ike Hornbrook and his
committee from the Central Labor I'm
ion of an understanding" with the
company, secured and put into writing
Thursday night by Mayor Nolan.
The understanding promises that
forty of the strikers will be re-em-
ployed by the company at their old
wages within four days, and that as
rapidly as possible the others will be
taken back, with the exception of pro
badly not more than ten men, whom
the company has considered objec
tionable from the earliest peace nego
tiations.
The company refused to be consid
cred as party to any settlement
The promise of Vice President Mar
shall and General Manager Durbir
that no overtures would be made t
the old employees until the strike ane
boycott had been ended, was fulfilled
Opposition to the Nolan basis o
ending the strike developed early il
Fridays meeting, but the conserva
tives overrode the minority radica
| element
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
AmusenentS
earnum e Bailey Circus

The public halls with delight the
announcement that when the Barnum
and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth
visits Richmond on Monday, Aug. %.
1t will again present the free street
pageant as a part of its daily pro-
gram. But not in any particular will
the new parade be similar to those
given In the past by any amusement
enterprise. The promise has been
made that procession three times
the length of any other. with ten times
the investment and not one old feat
ure. would be offered, and the prom
Use is being more than fulfilled.
For four years this circus has omit
ted this part Of the days entertain
ments. Those years. however, have
been devoted to the creating OF new
ideas and the gathering OF strange
features from every land. For two
years. day and night. artists and me-
chanics have been toiling in the for
eign workshops Of the circus at Stosk
on Trent, England, putting these ideas
into effect. The result of these la.
bors is parade indescribably beauti-
full and with novelty and strangeness
in every detail
It has great value as a worlds Elk
position. for 1t presents every human
type that is strange and exhibits the
vehicles. costumes. tapestry. banners,
war engines. statuary and art OF saw.
age lands and wealthy kingdoms. The
gods Of mythology, the idols of child.
romance, heather images and the
priceless statuary of Italy's galleries
have been reproduced in bronze and
are displayed on golden floats. A
complete menagerie is displayed in
open dens. 700 horses OF the finest
breed are utilized. there are chains oi
elephants and herds Of camels, all in
Oriental harness, while 1900 men
women and children are concerned in
the giving Of the parade.
II Is natural to expect this great
circus to lead all others in the quality
and quantity OF its street spectacle az
well as In other departments OF the
big show, yet never before In its SPLEEN
did history has 1t displayed such seem
ing extravaganza as Is seen this seas
on In the establishment of the pa
rsde. It is gold, silver. FURNISHED
brass. silk and satin and In its ma
terial makeup and the sight Is one O,
SURPRISING splendor.
Sensation Is given the program By
the performance OF Desperate. who
leaps from the dome Of the tent and
lands on his chest, and the act Of Ju
piter. = magnificent horse. that goe.
up In = balloon and comes down amid
4 shower Of fireworks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
Teaching Him q Lesson.

The new1 mail carzisr on the rural
free delivery route glanced. at the name
on the letter box by the roadside.
stopped bis horse and spoke to the
roughly attired faEmer with the old
SLOUGH hAt who was resting his sun
Drowned arms On the gate and look
ing ut him.
Il see" he said, 'ysur- name h
Hofmes"
'YeS."
Beverly G.. -
Yes. IN the man that lives here"
ANY relGtion Of Sherlock Holnes?'
gravely asked the earnfer
No. sir" Swereasthe s6nfmef, ssbut
I'm detective enough to know that
you'rs.not Z very good Judge q human
nature. Tou took me for an iEnoramus
became Eve got.my Old working duds
on I'm Sherlock Holmes enough to
look at . mans face and eyes before
size him mp. ~ A. Some mail for
49, saannn6sw 12nG1nR1nGa1m -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
JOIN IN PICNIC
Great Time Enjoyed by More
Than a Hundred.

Milton. Ind, Aug. THE union
Sunday school picnic composed Of the
members Of the NJ. E., Christian and
Friends school, picnicked In Mrs. Al
ice Gresh's grove. a mile east Of town.
yesterday. There were about one
hundred at dinner however. which was
fine and toothsome layout Before
serving at the table. the picnickers
joined In singing the doxology and the
Rev. F. A. Scott offered thanks. The
afternoon was happily spent In swing
ing. playing croquet and other outdoor
amusements. Others went out during
the afternoon and increased the
crowd and q good supper finished mp
the day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
HUGE MASTODON
REMAINS DUG up
Found in Henry County, But
CrumbIed Away.

Evidence that mastodons roamed
the wilds of Henry county in prehis-
toric times has been found on numer-
GUS occasions. Only recently some
massive bones of these huge animals
were unearthed in that county which
crumbled to dust Immediately upon
being exposed to the air. Two large
teeth were found which gives one a
fair idea of the immensely of the ami
mails. The teeth were 12x5 inches
and the combined weight of the two
was about 70 pounds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
PRETTY SCHEME
MAY Be FAILURE
Saloon Keepers Attempt Evas-
ion of the Law.

In order to steal a march on the
county local option advocates of Num-
Gle two saloon keepers of that place
renewed their licenses at that time. A
few days ago they appeared before the
county auditor of Delaware county
and announced that they wanted their
license, but were refused. The circuit
court will settle the question whether
the two men are eligible to receive a
license since the county has been voted
dry,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
Two Ribs Broken.

Several people saw him slip on q
wet step and fall. Partly extricating
himself from his umbrella. he set up
such vail Of distress that every one
In hearing ran to his assistance re-
CARELESS Of the drenching rain.
Are you hurts" asked Z chorus Of
voices.
Anything brokeay demanded an.
other.
Only two ribs" he muttered In
tones Of deep anguish as he wiped his
blearefl face on his sleeve
Helping him up, kind man
dragged him INTO . drug store. One
thoughtful, perSan suggested q glass
Of Bsaody. anotnar. more generous said
thereswSrestwo ribs bfoken. and sec
ond glass followed .the 6rst.
.sThat'll make you feel better, old
man. RibsehnF. you ncw:"
What ribs? he puzzled. smackins
his lips.
WHY. tn saes ron said rers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
GIVEN POLICE POWER

Police power was vested in William
Meinie. an employee of Reeveston last
evening at the meeting of the police
board because Mrs. Reeves has a rath-
er large estate and has been bothered
occasionally by trespassers. The po-
lice are unable to cope with the situa-
ton at Reeveston. Other citizens who
are owners of large estates and fire.
quently troubled with trespassers may
be expected to appeal to the board for
power to arrest violators.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
The hct Air Balloon.

1t is related that the hot air bal
loon had its origin in petticoat.
Nine. Montgolfier had washed her
garment. intending to wear it to a
great festival the next day. and hung
1t over chatting dish to dry. The hot
air swelled out its folds and hoated
it up into the air. The lady. In as
constituent, called her husband to see
the sight. He at once grasped the
idea and was not long in producing
the h6t air balloon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
Russians Like Perfumery.

The Russians are very good and
lucrative customers to the makers of
perfumery, for 1t flows like water as
spray In their apartments and in
the little ornameata1 fountains that
decorate their drawing rooms and
state apartments. among the utmost
and plants. especially In st. Peters
burg during the long winter senson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07

1t will be long time before airship
operators are seriously troubled by
people whose great object in life Is to
get some kind Of free ride.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
"A Nose Fer the Truth.

Exact truthfulness. according to a
writer in the. London Sketch. had its
proper reward in the following in
stance:
Teacher-Now. can you tell me what
the olfactory organ is? Boy-Piease,
sir, no. sir. Teacher-Quite right.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
DoDDRIDcE HOME COMING.

Milton, Ind. Aug. THE homo
coming and two days gospel meeting
of Doddridge. will be held ut Dodd-
ridge Chapel. Saturday and Sunday,
August II and Is. This will be . great
time in the history OF Doddddgo
Chapel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
unreouited Love,

First Office Boy-Me boss is awful
cranky lately. 1 wonder what makes
him SO hard on a fellow. Second Of
fee Boy-Dats easy. When a mans
hard ON q fellow it's a sign he's soft
on a girl.-Lippincott's.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07

The Teacher-Do you know what an
island is, Tommy?
The Boy-Do you mean BlackWelps
island?
"Well, yes"
"Why, it's a piece Of land entirely
surrounded by guards" Yonkers
Statesman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07

II Col. Roosevelt goes In for play
writing there will be final settle
ment Of the old contention AZ to
whether the author Or the stage man
ager = boss.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
TouQh Skin.

CUMBERLAND now comes a professor
who declares that fruit is just as
healthy with the skin on as it is peeled.
Guyer-H'm! I'd like to see somebody
start him on a diet Of pineapple
Chicago News.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07
Not His Fault

Not His Fault.
The Poet-Poets are born. not made.
The Girl know. I wasn't blaming
you.-Boston Transcript.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07

Great thoughts reduced to practic
become great acts.-Hazlitt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07

broken.
oh" he replied. getting on his feet
and moving toward the door. "Dey
was de ribs In me umbrella. Judge
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-07

XAHAI4A:
Gold Medal Flour saves worrZ
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-04-23

noon. The passage of the initiative and referendum measure by the pres ent legislature was complimented by the speaker and he especially urged that bank guaranty law be passed.
 In speaking of the guaranty law, MT. Bryan stated that this movement was about 15' years old at the pres ent time and entitled to receive the most earnest consideration of all law makers. The need of this was grow ing palmer each day and had now approached an absolute necessity.
 Mr. Bryan said for 40 years we have had a national bank system, and today there is no penalty for over loaning; the law says you cannot loan more than 10 per cent of the capital and surplus; what is the pen alty? Why, suspend the bank, and throw the loss upon the community and throw the burden and penalty upon the stockholder who is inno- cent. That has been the law for 40 years and the banks have made it; why don't they make it a criminal offense for overloaning? Because they object to that law Forty years ago they made the law, and overloan- ing goes on.
 The complete address is lengthy and was received with enthusiasm by the great crowd attending and throughout the address the speaker was heartily applauded After deliv ering speech to the law students of the State University later in the day, Mr. Bryan left for Hot Springs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-04-23
Tenants Sue Landlord.

Little Rock.-A suit for $3,067.9S on a contract was filed in the circuit court here against T. NJ. Phillips by D. c. Crittenden, A. J. Jackson, Hen ry H. Hunt, Charley Stephenson, Sam Davis, Jim Hunt, Finley Williams and F. J. Jedkins recently. The plaintiffs alleged they contracted with the de- fendant for the use of certain farm ing lands, that the plaintiff agreed to furnish them with provisions and money to work the lands and to sell them whatever stock or teams was necessary to use in the working of the lands. They aver the defendant was to receive onefourth of the gross value of the crop plus all outlays made by him for advances to them. They worked the farm and practically got the crop ready for picking, they allege, when the plaintiff stepped in and harvested the crop himself after cutting off their provisions. The Phillips farm is at Altheimer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-04-23
First Wife Secures Judgment.

Little Rock-Judgmen for $4,000 was rendered by consent for the plain tiff in the case of w. M. Kavanaugh, administrator of the estate of James L. Pegrim, vs. Rock Island Railroad, in the United States Circuit Court here. Pegrim was fireman on train No. 43, Memphis to Little Rock, on the Rock Island, and was killed in a wreck near Kerr station. The estate sued for $10.000 in the Lonoke Cir cult Court, and the case was brought to the Federal court on writ of re- movaL Mrs Mary J. Pegrim, wife No. 1 of James Pegrim, was recently held to be the rightful heir to the estate, which immediately after the death of Pegrim was claimed by Mrs. RoXie Pegrim, wife No. 2.