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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
FLOODS IN FRANCE
ARE. STILL RAGING
Factories Have Been Closed
and Fifteen Thousand
Men Are Now Idle.
(American News Service)

Paris, Dec. 3-F1oods are still rag
ing in the Loire river valley and the
area of devastation extended today
in the northern departments. Fiji
teen thousand workmen have been
made idle, hundreds of factories have
been closed and lives are reported
to have been lost as result OF the
breaking Of dikes in the department of
the Loire at Infereuere.
Monsieut Pouch, the new minister
of public works. took active charge OF
the flood situation today and 600 sap
pers were rushed to the stricken dis
trict by special train. Relief plans
are already under way and troops are
held in readiness to go to the scene
of devastation.
Reinforce the Dikes.
All dikes are being reinforced in
an attempt to curb the turbulent wa
ters.
Millions of dollars damage has been
done, buildings have been washed
away and the 1911 wine crop has been
ruined according to reports reaching
Agricultural Minister Raynal.
From Normandie and Blittany and
from the western city of Savenay
came reports today that more villages
were cut off and that the overflowing
Of the rivers had washed out telephone
and telegraph poles and railroad tracks
completely cutting OF communication
Much of the territory along the
Rhone valley was under water today
and official communications to NJ
Pouch declared that other dikes were
in danger of demolition and thousands
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
A CAR RUNS AMUCk
Charges a Restaurant, but
Was Foiled.

nold's restaurant. North Eighth
street, last evening. when a city street
car jumped the track and headed to-
ward the front of the building. There
was a hurried exit from the front Of
the store, but it was false alarm as
the car stopped just as it got to the
side walk. Several persons in the
car were badly frightened but no one
injured. The car was replaced on the
track after a half hours work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
Two Largest Whales Which Were Ever Caught


Photographs Of two OF the largest
whales ever caught and the skeletons
Of which will be mounted and placed
in the Museum of Natural History,
New York. Above Is a picture OF a
seventy.foot fin back captured by
Professor Andrews in North Japan
and below the Mr.. Andrews can be
seen standing by the head OF one OF
his prize catches. A sixty-foot sperm
whale. This whale weighed seventy.
five tons, the head alone tipping the
beam at twenty-six tons.
After journey covering more than
10000 miles in search OF specimens
OF the whale family. Roy c. Andrews,
OF the Museum Of Natural History. re.
turned to New York recently with
skeletons of eight OF the largest
whales and ten porpoises ever taken
This Is the largest collection ever
brought to the United States by sin.
gle expedition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
An ARREST
Clue to Death of Aged Wom-
an Found.
tAmerican News service)

Sisterville. w. Va. Dec. 3-An ar
rest soon will be made in the murder
case of Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, the rich,
S7-year-old widow whose dead body
was discovered in her home at Shir-
ley near here according to the county
authorities today The sheriff de-
clared that he was on the track Of a
clue which would likely lead to an
early capture of the murderer. who
got away twelve hours ahead Of the
discovery of his crime carrying over
So, 900 with him.
The court today ordered a strict
search Of the premises to learn wheth-
er the aged woman. who had an in
tense aversion to banks. had hidden
any of her wealth about her home.
Currency was found sewed into sew
eral articles of clothing and secreted
in various places about the residence
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
After Four Years Search,
Mrs. Matte Commons, a
Daughter of Mrs. Ralph
Lord, Is Found.
PECULIAR FEATURES
ABOUNDED IN CASE
Woman Who Left Bequest
Did Not Know Where Her
Daughter Was-A Wayne
County Woman.

Two tintypes OF a baby girl. one
taken by the father, the other taken
by the mother when the parents Of
the child separated, have served to
prove that Mrs. Matte Commons.
employed in Muncie department
store 10 heir to a $4,000 estate and IL
the daughter Of J. w. Brewer. now
living at Beloit. o.. and his late wife
from whom he was divorced when
Mrs. Commons was an infant In arms.
Mrs. Commons mother. who after
dlvorcing Brewer. married Ralph
Lord. Of Culver. Ind. The fact that
she had ever been the wife of Brewer
was kept secret from Lord. Lord
committed suicide by jumping into
Lake Culver. About four years ago
Mrs. Lord died, leaving an estate Of
about $25. 900. OF which $4,000 is un-
accounted for. to her daughter. whose
whereabouts she had no knowledge.
as she hard not seen her child since
her divorce from Brewer. at which
time the daughter was taken by the
father. When she married. Mrs.
Commons left her father and he had
not seen her since that time. until q
few days ago.
Search for the Heir.
After Mrs. Lords death a search
was made for her heir. but she could
not be located. Brewer knew all the
time where his daughter was located.
but no one knew he had ever been
Mrs. Lord's husband.
II remained for Fl Wayne attor-
ney. John Caprou. to solve the riddle
OF the missing heir. BY chance he
met a Wayne county man. Jacob Cook
Mt Zionsville. Ind. Cook had known
Mrs. Lord and also had knowledge
that Mrs. Commons OF Muncie was
her daughter. Cook and Capron To-
Gated Brewer at Beloit and went with
him to Muncie recently.
was q tintype OF her baby daughter.
Attorney Capron had secured this.
Mrs. Commons had the duplicate tin.
type. which she had secured from her
father.
These tintypss combined with the
statement Of Brewer that Mrs. Com.
mons was his daughter. furnished sat.
isfactory evidence that Mrs. Commons
WAS the heir Of the late Mrs. Lord and
yesterday Judge Bernetha Of the Mar.
shall county circuit court. La Porto.
Ind. oficially recognized her a. such.
Mrs. Commons 10 q niece Of Walter
8. Commons. senator-elect from
Wayne and Union counties. While
living together Mr.. and Mrs. Brewer
resided In several places in Wayne
and Rush counties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
TROUBLE STARTED
BY DRUNKEN NEGRO

A disturbance occurred at the
street. last evening. william Lyttle. a
street. last evening. William Lyttle. a
colored youth. became intoxicated at
a Sixth street saloon and started trou.
ble. cursing and yelling. The boy was
fined 81 and costs In police court to-
day. The saloon keeper who sold him
the liquor may be prosecuted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
A MISTAKE MADE

In an article published in the
Palladium Friday. on Richmond's q
building record for the past eleven
months the inaccurate statement
was made that the First Nationa;
bank was constructing building
at the corner OF Eighth and Main
streets. As every resident of the
city knows this building is being
erected by the Second National
bank.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03

Willingness alone is the only re
Quirement necessary for any single
woman in making application to be-
come the second and better half OF
Warren (Joe) Harris. a driver of a
coal wagon. who filed the above ad
vertisement in this once Saturday
under the cognomen Of w. Wilson
He says he Is in earnest and II he
finds any maiden. old maid or grass
widow. who Is satisfied with him and
he is with her. it's the parade to the
altar for both.
Harris Is not the least bit forward
In the matter. He preferred in the
Arst place to keep his real name con
cealed from the public's prying eyes
and he absolutely refused to discuss
several matters in regard to his in
tentions. ....
He Liked His "Ad."
He was satisfied with the "ad" and
wanted others, who we're not appli
cants. and particularly reporters
whom he cannot marry, to keep theil
hands OF his unique arrangement.
for winning bride.
When interviewed about all which
was learned was that he had beer
married. the Arst union being dissolv
ed about Ave years ago. He said he
was driver for the Farnham Goa
company. Fhe and Main streets. A,
the present time he 10 boarding or
North Seventh street. but the ofiicial.
Of the company and those with whom
he is associated in his work were no,
familiar with his address.
The man apparently IL an honest
and industrious workman: is abou,
forty years old: hve feet. eight inche.
tall: neither bald. nor yet blessed witt
an unusual amount Of a rather reddish
brown hair: weighs about $50 pounds
positive In his manner. at least with
reporters: and known to be an Amer
lean citizen Of the Caucasian race
He 10 endowed with a certain qualit,
tisement. The answers to the adver
tisement should be left in this ONCE
as requested by the advertiser.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
CORN SCHOOL MEETING

The Corn School committee will
meet at the Commercial Club this aft
ernoon to consider some new plans for
the school The Commercial Club has
announced that it will do everything
possible>to promote the venture.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
WILLIAM HI. MOODY
A VERY SICK MAN
american News Servicel

Washington, Dec. civilian H.
Moody, former assistant justice Of the
United States supreme court, is SER
iously i'll. and his friends are alarmed.
He Is suffering with severe hiccoughs
which cannot be controlled.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
SOUP SIGN OUT

The whitewater lodge of Odd Eel
lows hangs out the soup sign next
Friday night, when there will be third
degree work and lunch. "A big crowd
is expected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
WAS ACQUITTED OF
A BRIBERY CHARGE
fAmerican News Service,

YaZoo, Miss. Dec. 3.-After a trial
lasting for several days, l.. c. Du-
laney has been acquitted Of the charge
of bribing state senator Bilbo in the
ator
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
NOTE FOR MABEL
AND CLARA ALSO
Harris Wants Bride
and He Goes Courting
with a Want "Ad"
PERSONAL,

Stop! Look! Listen!
Mabel! Amt 1t awful!
What IL 1t, Clara? ...
Here 10 poor man that wants q
wife. He says he means business.
! am going to answer 1t.
Would you? Yes. II you do. / will.
Address w. Wilson Palladium.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03

locAl-Nsln Or snow tonight or Sum-
asvs warmer Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-03
THE WEATHER

sTArg-onow In the North portion.
Rain or snow In the south portion.
Warmer tonight. sunday. fair
and cold.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by all infamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inhamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unlnss the Inflammation ca1be taken
out and this tube restored to it's normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by Catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for auy case Of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hail. g
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
Staggers Skeptics.

Thata cleon, nice, fragrant compound
like Bucklen's Arnica Salve will in
stantly relieve bad burn, cut, scald,
wound or piles, staggers staggers skep-
tics. But great cures prove its won
felons, eczema, skin eruptions, as also
chapped hands, sprains and corns. Try
1t Csc at The Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
For Quick Relief
From HaY Fever

Asthma and summer bronchitis, take
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t quickly re-
lieves the discomfort and suffering and
the annoying symptoms disappear. 1t
soothes and heals the infamed air pas
sages of the head, throat and bronchial
tubes. 1t contains on opiates and no
harmful drugs. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
Crops in California are protected
from the flocks of night-fying birds
by means of displays of fireworks.
Struck A Rich Mine.

s. W. Bends, of Cojal City, Ala, says
he struck a perfect mine of health In
DR.. Kings New Life Pills for they cured
him of Liver and Kidney Trouble after
12 years of suffering. They are the
hest pills on earth for Constipation,
Malaria, Headache, Dyspepsia, Debility,
Csc at The Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
Acute Or Chronic-Which?

No matter if your kidney trouble it
acute or chronic Foley's Kidney Remedy
will reach your case. Mr.. Claude
Brown, Reynoldsville, H., writes US
that he suffered many months with
kidney complaint which bafled all
treatment. At last he tried Foley's
Kidney Remedy and few large bottles
effected complete cure. He says, "It
has been ofnestimable value to me.'
Sold by all Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

Of the 25,0o0-odd persons employed
in government shipbuilding yards of
the United Kingdom, about 280 are
women.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

In Jerusalem the opportunity for
selling floor tiles, pipes, steps and per-
maps cornices of concrete is quite
large, but not for coucrete building
blocks.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

To keep your health sound: to avoid
the ills Of advancing years; to conserve
your physical forces for a ripe and
healthful old age, guard your kidneys
by taking Foley's Kidney Remedy.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

Several Western railroads are pre-
pairing to build long stretches of ce-
ment snow sheds. These are more
substantial than timber and are fire.
proof.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
From Sickness To
Excellent Health"

So says Mrs. Chas. Lyon, Peoria. ILL.,:
II found in your Foley Kidney Pills
prompt and speedy cure for backache
and kidney trouble which bothered me
for many months. am now enjoying
excellent health which I owe to Foley
Kidney Pills" Sold by all Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

In its anti-rat warfare San Frencis-
co authorities caused the arrest of 400
persons for failing to observe the reg
ulations in this respect.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
Foley kidney Pills

Tonic in quality and action, quick in
results. For backache, headache, diz-
illness. nervousness urinary irregulari-
ties and rheumatism. Sold by all Drug
gists. ->
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

Infants foods form q considerable
item of importation, 81 ,0Cc worth in
1908.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
Children Teething

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for over Fifty
Yeaas by Millions of Mothers for their
Children While Teething, with Perfect
Success. It Soothes the Child, Softens
the Gums, Allays all Pain; Cures Wind
Collie, and is the best remedy for Di-
arrhoea. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask
for "MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP" and take no other kind.
twenty-five cents BOTTLE
Oct. 20-1y
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

One large electric company Of this
country spent during the past year
nearly 100000 in patents and pat
ent litigation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 20.
n. B. These schedule figures show
the time that trains may be expected to
arrive and depart, but the times stated
are not guaranteed.
DEPARTURES FROM LEXINGTON.
NORTHBOUND.
l0:1s A. M-No. 8, daily for Columbia
and intermediate points connecting
at Columbia for Spartanburg and
Asheville. Parlor cafe car Colum-
bia to. Asheville. Arrive Colum.
bia 1880 6. m, Spartanburg 5:15
D. M, &sIlevllle 9:15 p. m.
6:55 P. Mo. 130, daily for Colum-
bia, Washington and the East also
connects at Columbia for Ashe-
vile. Through Pullman, sleeping
car to New York. Pullman sleep
ing car Columbia to Asheville. Ar
rive Columbia 1880 p. m, Wash
ington 10:40 q. M, New York
sOUTHBoUND.
7:2S A. Mo. 129, daily for Augusta
and intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 1910 a. L. Pullman Car.
5:44 P. M.-No. 2, daily for Augusta
and intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 1885 p. m.
Summer excursion tickets now on
sale. For further information call on
ticket agents, or
E. II. Coapman, Washington, D. G.,
Fl. F. Cary, G. P. A., Washington,
d. G. J. L. Meek, A. G. P. A
Atlanta, Ga. Alex. H. Acker, 7. P. A
Augusta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

In 1908 nearly so per cent of persons
convicted and imprisoned in England
had been previously convicted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

The number of books produced in
this country in 1908 was 9,254, which
was not the high water mark.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

A watch ticks Isl, $3.50, 900 in a year,
and the wheels travel 1858 3-4 miles.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

Sweden and Spain have the fewest
alien resider ts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24
Notice Subscribers,

A Blue X on your paper denotes YOU
are in arrears. A Red x shows that
yonr subscription expires in the issue
crossed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

FOR sALE:-Cheap. one light spring
wagon, newly repaired and painted.
In good condition. Rice 3. harman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-24

Old age insurance is compulsory in
Germany.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-22
Opera Bags of Gold Cloth.

lsertcd wide ruchc Of gold or silver metal
lace softened by an inner ruching of some
fairly good thread lace finishes the top
of the bag. A dull gold braid or metal
lace is next put on. bordering the bag all
around and hiding the joniDgs, and nj
The end is sewcd n two or three inch gold
fringe. One large gold rose. or silver, as
the case mny be. placed on one side will
give n still more finished and moro pro-
fessonal look to this bag.
There is no limit TO the possibilities for
elaboration on an opera bag. a dainty
French print in little frame of small
pearl beads will show up attractivcly on
instead of the print mirror is both use
full and ornamental Somewhere on or IN
an opera bag there must be bit OF look
ing gluss- III not on one side. then on tho
bottom of the bag. But If II is found dn-
hcut to attach mirror 10 the bag itself.
then tiny leather OF paper bound mirror
must be bought and covered with brocade
or gold cloth or gildcd before slipping into
the bag.
For a brocado bag silk braid and fringe
max he used instead of gold or silver ior
tasScls Cord and fringe can now be
procured in every shade desired aud IN
tho best quality OF texture. Ribbon work
embroidery is once more grently IN vogue,
but not every girl is capable of this eX-
ouisitc work. Instead OF this embroidery
worked directly upon the material as
tonisbinsly good effect can be obtained
with wreaths and fcstoons formed of tiDy
ribbons and silk flowers that can lc
bought by the yard md sppliqucd on ia
any design desired.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-22

chine, but if each ribbon is added when
acquired 1t will be bur the work of a
moment to run seam down the centre
of each piece and doyetail the end to-
gcther aud TO the last piece.
As the ribbons which are used to tie UP
bouquets are almost invariably of soft,
pretty colorng. with an occasional dull
green or a vivid red, for American Beauty
roses, the blending of the different pieces
is sure TO be attractive. Often, too
strips of favorite gown which has seen
many especially jolly times can be woven
in among the ribbons. The silk of the
dress may have become too shabby for
further wear. but still be quite strong in
parts. Some girls have embroidered the
date Of the day and year on each ribbon
when it wns added TO the ball. so TINT
when the time has finally come for it n
be made UP there will be no danger of
forgetting of just what bit of fun each
special piece Of ribbon Is a souvenir.
A younger sister who wants to be espe-
clally loved by the debutante in a family
will guard for her carefully each ribbon
from each bouquet sent her at her debut
and from every lovely bunch of flowers
sent her through her first winter. and =,
the end Of the time have all made into
table cover. bed spread OF curtain
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-22

WHAT girl could bear to give or throw
w away the ribbons which tie up the
bouquets sent to her on such great
occasions as a football game, col
lcce dance or her own school commence
mcnts? Yet IL must he acknowledged
that these ribbons, accommodating so rapid
Iy wear by year, do become somewhat oil
problem when after her debut closet
shelves are half given over TO boxes oil
nothing more useful than odd lengths
never worn. never 10 be used. but Kept
through all time just for sentiments SAKE
But, indeed, they should be trcasured'
every one of these ribbons, which mas
each it's own little story of some happy
event. They should not, however be
slowed away out Of sight never to see inc
light of day. aud the boxes opened on''
when a new piece is added. quite Won
derful things can be made from stra!
SCRAPS of ribbon and silk, and from tne
very first ribbon which she receives s"i
should start In to collect with the p'''"'
ktion Of some day being able 10 make eitoer
Ia sofa cushion, couch cover TUE w.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-22

pair of portieres. IL she has sufficient pa
tiencc pair OF silken poriicres is well
worth waiting for. but even H small couch
cover. made every bit of il from odd
Lengths OF silk and ribbon each bit of
which has story of its own, is a choice
possession
To prepare the ribbon for the weaver
is very simple, and in practically every
town in tho union there can be found q
carpctmakcr who Will weave the strips
of ribbon into portiere OF rug Of what
ever length and width desired aud woven
with warp of red, green, pink, blue or
yellow, whichever il is thought will har-
monize best with the varied tones of the
ribbons or which will help to bring the
ribbons into harmony with the color
scheme of the room in which the porticrc
is 10 hang
The carpetmnker will designate just
how many pounds or yards in all Of silk
arn needed 10 make up what is wanted.
for all ho is given are the great balls Of
silk. These balls are formed by Joining
together piece after piece of ribbon. each
strip an inch in width. the ends doyetailcd
together. Ench piece OF ribbon is cut
into two-inch strips. the rough edges
being turned in and sewed SO there shall
he DO frayins. This can be done by ma