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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
A LAyMAN MEETING

At the solicitation of representative
churchmen of the city, E. M. Haas has
called a meeting of representative lay
men of the churches of the city for the
purpose of arranging for large lay
mems mass meeting, to be held stimuli
taneously with the large Indianapolis
convention in April. These laymens
movements have been quite effective
and been enthusiastically received in
all the large cities, but Richmond has
been somewhat backward in the mat
ter, and the purpose of this meeting is
to awaken men to the opportunities Of
fered through this movement. An eff
fort will be made to secure some of the
Indianapolis talent to make addresses
at this proposed mass meeting. The
preliminary meeting will be held at the
Commercial club rooms this evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
HAGERSTOWN. IND.

Hagerstown. Ind. Feb. 2j.-The Pro
gressive club met on Wednesday after
noon with fourteen members present.
An excellent program. in harmony with
Washington's birthday was rendered.
Mrs. Rebecca Stuart was the hostess.
A dainty luncheon was served to the
club in the dining room. The decora-
tions in this room were very artistic,
the red, white and blue bunting, flags
and the pictures of Martha and Gearge
Washington. being used. The table
was lighted with red tapers with cen
terpiece of red carnations. Miniature
! busts of Washington were also in the
decorating scheme as were the red
hatchets which We're given as favors.
, The next meeting will be with Mrs. b.
+. Weaver in two weeks.
Mrs. w. o. Jones received an invita-
ton to attend banquet of the L. d.
c. club near New Castle at the home
of Mrs. James Pierson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cook of Greens
fork and Miss Faye Moore were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. George Fouts on We'd
nesday.
Volley Gohring was taken very i'll
Wednesday, but is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Moore entertained
at dinner Tuesday. Rev. Bartlett OF
Economy. Rev. Parsons and Mr.. and
Mrs. George FOutS.
Albert Creek lost very valuable
horse. The horse was kicked by an
other horse and its leg broken causing
the animal to have to be killed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
The Stomach and How
To Cure lis Ills, Free

More thought is being given 10 the
stomach today than to any other or
gan. Dieting and a hundred other
things are suggested. but the fact re-
mains that We have TO eat and that in
the main we are eating the same food
today that has been eaten for hundreds
OF years. The point. then. is to find
a way of remedying an evil when We
find it,.
There comes a time in the lives Of
all OF US when laxative Is necessary
only with some this requirement oc-
ours more frequently than with others.
But whether the occasion is FREQUENT
or rare II is important that YOU take a
simple natural remedy. The farther YOU
get away from the man made tablet or
Pill and the salty purgadve water tho
better. You want something that COM
bines the virtues OF a laxative and
tonic. something that Is sure in its
effect and yet pleasant to the taste.
a remedy containing earth-grown veg
etables and plants. Such is DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. now for nearly a
quarter of century recognized
household friend I'm thousands Of homes.
The world affords no better cure for
constipation and liver trouble. for in
digestion and sour stomach. for sick
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25

headache and natulency than this REM
edy. But In addition Co its laxative
value II contains ingredients that have
tonic action In strengthening and
invigorating the muscles OF the stomach
and bowels. That Il what the majority
need-a tonic laxative But - there
may be no doubt about what Il viii do
In your case. DR.. Caldwell yin gladly
send YOU a sample bottle free OF charHs
upon receipt Of your name and address
Then, II It Pleasss you. you can buy
one dollar . bottle. just as Thousands
of others are doing. J. II FunderhurE
Sansahs. Tex. not only uses II with
good success himself. but gives II To
his children. for owing to its mildness
and agreeable taste there n no better
laxative for children. 8. p Mead. Wan
Gonna. Ia. has also found Il . good
family remedy.
DR.. Caldwell personally win ~
pleased to give YOU any medical advice
You may desire for yourself or family
pertaining TO the stomach. liver or
bowels absolutely free OF charge. Ex-
plain your case in a letter and he will
reply to you In detail Fur the FREQ
sample simply send your name and ad-
dress on q postal card or otherwise.
For either request the doctors address
Is DIR. w. II. Caldwell X. Sos Caldwell
building. Monticello. Ill
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
TO GREAT NORTHERN
Richard A. Jackson Has Been
Made General Counsel
of the Road.
FRIENDS NOT SURPRISED

The announcement, which became
known yesterday afternoon, of the ap-
pointment of Richard A. Jackson,
formerly an attorney of this city, as
general counsel for the Great North
ern railroad, occasioned no surprise
among his local friends, as they anti
cipated that he would receive d posi-
ton equal in Importance, to that held
by him while connected with the Rock
Island railroad company.
Mr.. Jackson succeeds w. r. Begg
in the Great Northern and will have
his headquarters at Chicago. The re-
cent stock exchange sensation in New
York, at which time the value of the
stocks went from 81 to 81 in a few
hours. was alleged to be the cause of
Mr.. Jacksons resignation as chairman
of the board of directors of the Rock
Island Railway company. Mr.. Jack
sons rise in railroad circles has been
rapid.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
MILTON, mo.

Milton, Ind, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Chas.
Wilson of Doddridge, visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benton Wagner,
yesterday.
Henry Newman is nurse for Walter
Wood, west of Milton. Mr.. Wood is
helpless from rheumatism.
The NJ. H. S. and c. C. c. teams
played basket ball here Wednesday
evening. The score was 81 to IA in ia
vor of NJ. II. S.
The Cary club entertained the
Home club at the home of Mrs. Alice
Gresh yesterday. There were twenty
seven ladies in attendance and a
pleasant and profitable afternoon was
spent by all. The following program
was rendered by the entertaining
club:
Responses-From Greek Literature
Paper-Great Names in Ancient
Greece and about Them, Mrs William
Ferris.
Reading-Ode to Greece, Mrs. c. H.
Pinnick
Reading-"The Greek Boy" Mrs. l..
II. Warren.
.hdSdIIlc Slol Iuc illeuS III 1 IT,
day"--Miss BERTHE Frazee.
Piano Solo-Miss Nellie Jones.
The paper of Mrs. William Ferris
belonged to the last meeting, but by re-
quest OF the club Mrs. Ferris gave a
re-reading. The reading of Mrs. L. II.
Warren was left over from last meet
ing. At the close of the program the
members and their guests enjoyed the
social hour. Dainty refreshments
were served.
Jos. Napier has bought the property
now occupied by Andrew Higgs. His
son Walter Napier and family will live
there.
Misses Inez Doddridge and guests
Doris HOckett and Helen Davenport
Of Richmond were entertained with
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hunt, at Cambridge
City, Wednesday and attended the
Hobson meeting at night.
John Rauch living south of Milton
was severely kicked by a mule.
Mrs. Henry Shepherd of Beeson' S
Station was calling on friends here,
and trading yesterday.
Mrs. David Nugent was able to get
out yesterday for the first time in sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. M. V. Brown received word
from her brother, Chas. Mack who
spent the winter here. that he is now
at his niece's in Iowa.
Mrs. Rhoda Hunt spent yesterday
with Mrs. Ann Rothermel.
Walter Houseworth has returned
from a pleasant visit with friends at
Doddridge.
Alvin Threewits of Doddridge was
at tea with the Rev. and Mrs. c. H.
Pinnick, Wednesday evening.
Miss Hattie Stills visited friends at
Richmond, Wednesday,.
The Rev. C. H. Pinnick will preach
at Doddridge Chapel Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Miss Nellie Jones entertained Mrs.
Chas. Kniese and daughter of Cam
bridge City. at dinner Wednesday,
Each evening finds a Car load of
people from here in attendance at the
HobsOn meetings in Cambridge City.
Mrs. Ann Martin is still suffering
from deep cold.
The Ladies Aid society of the
Friends church met with Mrs. Ella
Hoffman, yesterday.
Ell Beeson of Bentonville, spent yes
terday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Beeson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
ROBBERY is SUSPECTED.

The loss of between $50 and $40 by
employees at the Ollie and Mcclure
Lawn mower factory. has been report.
ed to the police and it is said that every
evidence points to a robbery. Fred
MCGUIRE claims to have lost several
dollars and two other employees also
declare that they suffered similar loss
es about week ago. The money
apparently. was taken from the mems
clothing by some one while they were
at work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
CHARLES NOW HOME

City Engineer Fred Charles returned
from Chicago last evening where he
has been attending the convention of
the National Association of Cement
Users held in the Windy City this
week. Mr.. Charles read an excellent
paper before the convention Monday
evening on "The Development of Con-
crete Roadways." His paper was
highly complimented. Mr.. Charles also
bears the distinction of being the only
representative from Indiana to attend
the convention. The invitation to de-
liver an address before the association
which is attended by delegates from
every state in the union, is high
tribute to Mr.. Charles ability and an
honor worthily bestowed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
GIVEN A STIFF FINE

James G. Blaine Brandon was fin.
ed $3.50 and costs by Judge Fox this
afternoon for exploding dynamite in
the stream south of Milton. July 80.
The fine was paid. Brandon was
brought to this city from bradford.
Ohio, by Dan Drischel Of Cambria. 20
City, who obtained requisition papers
from Governor Marshall. Brandon
was one of the party of three who dy-
namited fish south of Milton last
summer. Ear, Doddridge was arrested
and fined last fall. but Brandon and
the other party succeeded in making
their escapes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
A LITTLE ROMANCE

Howard Mashmeyer and Miss Edna
Young, two we'll known young per-
sons of this city, were married in Gov
iugton, KY, yesterday. where they
elopeG, just to surprise their friends
on returning home. Mr.. Mashmeyer
is son OF Oscar Mashmeyer. deputy
sheriff. He is employed at the Starr
Piano company factory. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mashmeyer will live with his father.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
YOUNG MEN WANTED
Government Pays Railway Mail Clerks
$500 to $1,000 Year.
Free Scholarships Are Offered.

Uncle Sam holds examinations for
railway mail clerk, postoffice clerk or
carrier, custom house and depart.
mental clerks. Prepare at once for
the coming examinations.
The job is for life; hours are short,
salary twice monthly and vacation. To
any young man who has energy
enough to answer, this is the opportu-
nifty Of lifetime.
Thousands of appointments ere to
be made. Common school education
is all you need; city and country peo-
pie have equal chance. Start to pre-
pare now-free information. Free
scholarships this month. Write i'm
mediately to Central Schools, Dept.
232, Rochester, n. Y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
P. KIDDER VERY ILL.

AS the result of stroke of paraly-
sis sustained yesterday morning Peter
kidder. an aged resident of the city.
is in critical condition at his home,
2O2 North Fourteenth street. The mans
death is feared at any time and the
relatives have been sent for.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25

other women to avail themselves of
this valuable medicine.''-Mrs.E E. NJ.
FREDERICK, Bloomdale, Ohio.
Backache is a symptom of female
weakness or arrangement. II you
have backache don't neglect it. Tc
ct permanent relief you must reach
the root Of the trouble. Nothing we
know of will do this so safely and surely
as Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
found. Cure the cause Of these dis
tressing aches and pains and you will
become we'll and strong.
The great volume C unsolicited tes-
timony constantly pouring in proves
conclusively that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound made from roots
and herbs, has res std health to thou,
sands of women.
II you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. PSnkham's Vege.
table Compound will help Won.
write to Mrs Pinkham at LINN.
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will DO absolutely confidential.
and tho advice frco.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
BLAZE A SMALL ONE.

The fire departments were called 10
the home OF Frank E. Thomas. Al.
North Seventeenth. this morning
about IL O'Clock to extinguish a small
blaze in the roof of the house. 4
spark from the flue is believed TO have
caused the fire The damage was
small amounting to about $25
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.

William Malloy was removed from
his home, 1917 Harris street, to the
Reid Memorial hospital, in the city
ambulance this morning. The man is
suffering from an acute attack of the
grippe and asthma
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25

urgently require aid from the United
States. according to a dispatch from
Minister Ellis at Elmonde. who asks
that warship be sent Immediately
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25

Learning and Thought.
Learning without thought is labor
lost; thought without learning is peril
Ous.-Confucius.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25

Mrs. McManus. you're . lady and
your husbands a gentleman: but thot
SON Moike av yours. be hivins. he
comes from family Of robbers. SO he
does. Boston Transcript.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
BILL TO-DAY

Washington, Feb. 2J.--The Senate in
terstate commerce cvommittee today
ordered a favorable report ON the ad-
ministratiOn railroad bill.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25

Nothing SO cheap for good, whole
some, hearty breakfast, as Mrs. Aus
tins pancake flour. At all grocers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
MRS. LANDS DYING |
(American News service)

(American News Service)
Logansport, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Mary
Lands, mother of Judge Kenesaw Lam
dis, and ex-Congressman Charles and
Fred Lands, is critically ill. Death is
momentarily expected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
CALLS FOR WARSHIP.

american News Service)
Washington, February 23.-Condi-
tons in Liberia, financial and political
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25

ana HgnC sac, ana
was tired all the
time and nervous.
I could not sleep,
and every month I
could hardly stand
the pain. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound re-
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again and made me
feel like a new wo-
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
City Statistics

Marriage License.
Wesley Goodlin, Richmond, "a, ma
chinist, and Miss Francis Miller, Rich
mond, 10.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-25
YOUR
BACKACHE
YIELD
To Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Bloomdale, Ohio.-"I suffered from
terrible headaches, pains in my back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-09
ROCKVILLE.
ial Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, May q. 1910
The dedication of the new Mount Zion
Church at Became. this county, took place
yesterday in the presence of large gath
ering of members of the denomination
All-day services were held, and luncheon
aud supper were provided by the ladies
of the neighborhood
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah V McCor-
mick widow OF George S. Mccormick,
who died at the home of her brother.
Judge John E. West, here took place
from Mrs. McCormick's late home at
Darnestown, large crowd attending.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Mr. Smith, pastor of the Southern Metho-
dist Church. at Potomac and the inter-
ment was in tine Presbyterian cemetery
at Jamestown.
The church was completed several
months ago at cost of about $1,000. 1t
is comfortable pebble-dash structure
and occupies the site of the old church.
At the services Yesterday about $50 was
raised which was sufficient to wipe out
all Indebtedness. The church has been
without regular pastor since the resig
nation OF Rev. Thomas H. Campbell,
eighteen months ago.
The directors of the recently organized
national bank at Silver Spring. this
county. have elected the following Of
ficers: President. J. Herbert Cissell: vice
president Somerset r. Waters: cashier
J. Floyd Cissell. Plans for bank build
ing are being prepared and it is under
stood the work Of construction will begin
within the next few weeks and the build
ing completed in time for the bank to
began business August l.
Funeral services over the remains of
Julian Hoskinson son of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert H. HoskinsOn, of this place who
died on a railroad train, Ell route to
Rockville from Phoenix. AriZ.. where he
went several months ago for the bene-
ii, Of his health. were held yesterday in
Potomac Southern Methodist Church, the
pastor. Rev. Mr. Smith officiating.
William Lee a young Washington
negro is in Jail here with three charges
housebreaking. carrying concealed weap-
ous and Iarceuy-ag ainst him. He was
arrested on charge OF the larceny Of a
lap robe from farmer of the upper Sec
fion of the county and was found to have
revolver in his pocket. Since then, the
housebreakins charge has been preferred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-09
NEW SUBURBAN LINE
ASKS FOR A CHARTER
Senator Fletcher's Bill Provides
Road Shall Be Completed
in Two Years

bill to incorporate the East Wash
ington Suburban Railway Company and
to grant it franchise to operate in
the southeast suburbs was introduced
today by Senator Fletcher.
Albert Carey, o. A. I;mmons. John
Kuhn, Maurice Otterback, Robert Brad
berry and George f. Enlmons of the
District. Samuel T.. Cox, William A.
Harrison and \. w. Thomas of Mary
land. Reese Carpenter of New York, r.
Fl. Phillips and J. s. Sims of Virginia
arc named as the incorporators.
The bill proposes to give the COM
pany authority to operate single or
double track street railway for pas
lowing route: Beginning near the in
tersection Of Nichols avenue and Good
Hope road. thence along or near Bowen
road to Suitland road, thence along or
near Suitland road to the District line.
The use of overhead wires is granted,
but two wires must be used by each
track. The construction work must be
begun within one year and completed
within two years.
The bill prescribes that free transfers
shall be issued between this line and the
Anacostia and Potomac River Railway
Company in accordance with agreements
Court.
1t is also specified that cars shall be
run las often as public convenience may
require in accordance with time table to
be subject to the approval of the District
commissioners" The company is to pay
an annual tax Of 1 per cent en- its gross
earnings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-09
IN THEIR H0ME|
MERCHANT AND WIFE LOSE
LIVES IN FLAMES.
Cash Amounting to $4,000 Also
Burned in John Miller's Store
Near accokuk, Md.

John Miller and his wife were burned to
death early yesterday morning in a fire
which destroyed their store and residence
Accokuk post Office and not far from Fort
Washington.
Mr. Miller conducted a general store,
one of the largest in that neighborhood.
and. with his wife, resided above the
store. About > o'clock yesterday morning
the building was discovered in flames.
There was no means at hand to fight the
fire and the frame structure was soon
burned to the ground. AS soon as the
ruins cooled search was instituted and
portion of the trunks of the bodies, 1t is
said were found, the remainder. head.
limbs and upper part of the chest, having
been destroyed by the flames.
How the fire started is not known. Mr..
Miller. it is stated. closed his store about
have returned soon afterward. Between
and > o'clock Sunday morning VIII
Dean and an Italian named Levironi,
who live in shack in the woods a short
flames shoot out of the building.
AS fast as they could run they made
their way to the burning building, and,
seeing nothing of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
they realized that they must have been
trapped in the house by the fire. They
made several efforts to get into the house.
but each time they were driven back by
flames The building with it's contents
was totally destroyed. 1t Is asserted that
cash amounting to 5000 or more was in
the house and was destroyed.
Mr.. Miller at one time ran a store in
Alexandria, on the southeast corner Of
Prince and Lee streets. He and his wife
had many friends in this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-09
LEESBURG AND VICINITY.
Excitement Caused by a Dog Sup.
posed to Be Mad.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence or The Star.
LEESBURG. Va, May o. 1910
Excitement was caused in Leesburg
yesterday morning by dog thought to
be suffering with rabies. When the con-
gregation of st. James Episcopal Church
was dismissed the dog was having fit
on the pavement outside the church.
The head will be sent to Washington for
examination.
Joseph r. Bitter died at his home, near
Mount Hope LOudoun county, yesterday
morning. aged fifty-seven. He was a
son of the late Harmon Bitter of this
county and a brother of ]. w. Bitter Of
Leesburg and Mrs. John Thompson Of
Hamilton His remains will be buried at
North Fork. -
Mrs. John Colbert died at her home,
near Paxson, this county. Saturday, aged
sixty-nine Her husband and one son.
Winfield Colbert of Round Hill, survive
her.
James NJ Hose Of Washington, l..
Clarke Hoge of Hamilton and others are
members of syndicate that closed
deal last week for the purchase OF 10O
acres Of apple orchard. containing 5000
young trees in bearing condition. sit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-09
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. May 9.-The highest price
this season was touched by May wheat
today. l.16l,. Not since the last day of
February has such a figure been APP
proXimated. At that time the topmost
quotation reached was 1.151sa1.l Is. To-
day the option. after selling at lisa
broke back to 1.1J. Trading in the May
delivery. however, was not general. Bust
ness in the deferred futures was also
light. operators awaiting the government
report on wheat acreage and condition.
Predictions were current that. although
bullish report might be depended upon
to start rise in prices, holders and
shorts would seize such chance to sell
September opened a shade to 1sar.
lower at 1.W:ls to 1.03i4 and declined to
LOB, and rallied TO 1.03i2. On purchases
credited to a leading local house. corn
advanced somewhat abruptly after an
easy start September opened Is lower
to Il higher at 63a4, and advanced to
64isa64A
The oats market was purely local Sep
TENDER opened shade to Is lower at
3S4a.'Sis. to :'S1s. and later sold at 80.
Commission houses We're well supplied
with buying orders and offerings were
extremely light in the provisions market.
something of a furry and sharply higher
prices resulted. July pork went to T. ~.
a jump of 10 cents. Lard and ribs rose
LIE and 20 cents. respectively.