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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-20

If you want Tulips next Spring, it
is necessary to plant the bulbs now.
Saturday only, one thousand Tulip
bulbs will be sold at the unheard of
price. 10c per dozen. Saturday Special
at THE FLOWER SHOP,
1915 Main Street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-20
Letter to
Or. kiImer e. Co.,
Binghamton N. Y.
Prove What Swamn-Root Will Do For

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive a booklet of valuable informal
tion. telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention the Daily Palladium. Regu-
lar fifty-cent and one-dollar size bot
ties for sale at all drug stores.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-20

MET WITH MRS. FERLING.
Mrs. George Ferling is entertining
the members Of the Pythian Sisters
this afternoon at her home in South
Sixth street.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02

the top, as the illustration shows.
Sew little hemmed frills of silk
round and round the cone, to repre-
sent one of the founced skirts which
our great-grandmothers used to wear
over crfnolines. Fold bit of silk to
match across the dolls shoulders, to
stimulate low-cut evening dress, and
tie the ribbon round to look like q
high-waisted sash
When the cosy is on the pot, 1t
seems as though the little doll were
keeping the tea warm under her bill
lowy skirts
The idea may be carried out In any
color and almost any light fabric A
cosy of lowered muslin would, for In
stance. look exceedingly dainty with a
white tea-set having small flowers up
on the cups
If the cosy is intended for use in
the nursery or school room, you can
make 1t far more serviceable by dress
ing the doll in a bonnet and a long
dark cloak; or this cloak and bonnet
may be added when the cosy grows Z
tribe soiled-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
D-)REsS
Z|{NhoTEs

In spite of its simple effectiveness.
not one woman wears a sailor hat to-
day where five wore them a few years
ago.
Sleeves just now are half and three
quarter length, but there is rumor
afloat that they are to again be long
and close.
With the incoming of thin summer
clothes one sees good deal Of the
now established French idea of using
pink ribbon in ones lingerie instead
Of any other color.
Skirts of the hiur are close. narrow,
quite short as rule, but recently
made suits show skirts some wider at
the foot, although the straight effect
still obtains.
Sake gloves, perfumed and pale OF
tint, long and loose, are one of the
crazes of the hour. To be sure they
are extravagant, for they soil at once,
but they are liked well and are worn
universally; they are chic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02

~ ERE is an idea for delightfully."-
III pretty cosy, which would sell
well at a bazaar, or would
make a charming present for
a friend
The materials necessary for IT are:
(1) Half yard of sateen- CD Three
quarters of yard of thin silk in any
pretty light color CD Half a yard of
narrow ribbon (4) A small china doll.
go About a quarter of yard of white
cottonwood.
Cut out from the sateen ten triangu-
lar-shaped pieces. each about six
inches from point to base, and about
three inches across the base Take
five for the cover and five for the Tin
ing of the padded part Seam up both
cover and lining on their wrong Sides
Slip cottonwood in between them,
seam them together round the base,
thus getting a padded cone, as shown
in the illustration
Now cut on the little doll at her
waist, and fix her into a hole made at
the point of the cone, so that her
shoulders. head and arms stick out at
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Quad County settlers Picnic.

Much interest is being aroused at
Wichita this year over the annual
Quad county old settlers picnic which
is to be held at Mulvane on August
81. Old settlers from the four coun-
ties of Sedgwick, Butler, Cowley and
Sumner will be present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Meets carneoie condItions.

Having proceeded under the Kansas
law, organized library board and
complied with all ether regulations
Garden City is now ready for a $10.-
900 Carnegie library. The council
has just made the levy, which WIFE
produce slightly in excess of $1,000
per annum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
New Head for Army School.

Capt. Walter S. Short, in charge of
the mounted service school at Fort
Riley, has asked to be relieved from
his duties and will be ordered to the
Presidio, San Francisco. Capt. Short
has been with the mounted service
school practically since its inception
and number of his pupils have rep
resented the army in horse shows
and international contests.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
To Collect Poll Tax.

County Attorney Owen Samuel pro-
poses to collect a road tax from each
Mexican laborer who has been I'm
Lyon county for more than a year
He thinks that the protection of the
United States flag and the presences
of the Mexican peon as a serious
competitor to home labor should
merit a tax
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Below Zero Luncheon.


The hostess issued her invitations
on blue-white cards, the letters out
lined with diamond dust She did
this by writing with a heavy pen in
gilt ink, then went over the letters
with liquid glue, then dipped the card
in the diamond dust and the sparkles
adhered TO the glue. A polar bear
clasping q thermometer which regis
tered 10 below" was in the corner of
the card. please wear a white frock''
was In the lower left-hand corner.
On arriving iced grape juice with
dash of lemon was served. In few
moments the dining room doors were
opened, revealing the coolest place
imaginable The chairs were covered
with white cotton cloth, the curtains
were white and the floor had been
covered with sheets tightly stretched
and fastened down with large tacks-
A huge cake of ice was tbs center
piece. surmounted by a group of toy
polar bears. Ferns and vines were
massed about the base. Two small
globes of goldfish were on either side
The candles were white, also the
shades. Diamond dust glistened on
the tablecloth and glass icicles hung
from the chandeliers, while the dear
est of tiny dolls drew s1eds inscribed
with the name of each guest, forming
the place cards.
Then a delicious white menu was
served-first iced bouil1on In glasses,
cold breast of chicken, Saratoga
chips, baking powder biscuit, pear
and pineapple salad with whipped
cream dressing, iced tea and canta-
loupe, filled with vanilla cream COM
pleted this feast, with the usual ac-
cessories of nuts, white French bon
bons and Individual cases, and the
most delicious watermelon preserves.
The guests were asked to relate the
coolest experience they had ever had
There were large thermometers
around the room with the mercury
down below zero.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Libel Suits Filled.

Following charges made in aft
davits by Under Sheriff Meyer and
15 other citizens against Special AS
sistant Attorney General T. T.. Burr,
of Galena, accusing him of drunken.
ness, Attorney General Dawson has
filed libel suits against the accusers
in behalf of Burr. Dawson declares
the charges are false.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Mexicans Escaped From Jail

Three Mexicans in the Usage
county Jail at Lyndon, two of whom
were bound over to the district court
on charge of burglarizing a store
at Quenemo and the other awaiting
trial for burglarizing a iewelry store
at Burlingame, took advantage of the
sheriff's absence and picked the lock
of the outer door and made hasty
departure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
WouIdn't Pay Poll Tax.

Because he objected to the pay
ment of his poll tax. c. I. Bali OF
Ottawa was arrested and fined So and
costs in police court and placed at
work on the streets. He has wife
and several children. The city will
allow him 81 week for his services
So Of which will go to his family and
the remainder applied on his fine.
costs and poll tax
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Jerked out Burninq Fuse.

Frank Nivert was seriously injureH
when he fell in a well he wSs dig
ging near bingham, but is rejoicing
that he is living instead of spread
over the landscape. He had placed
four charges of dynamite to blow ous
some rock and, just as he reached
the top of the well, he slipped and
fell back in. He was badly stunned
but managed to jerk the fuses OUT
of the dynamite charges and prevent
their exploding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Natural Gas at oIathe

A new pocket of gas has been found
near Olathe- A company which has
been prospecting for some time on a
farm one mile southwest of the city
has just brought in well which de-
veloped IS pounds pressure in a few
minutes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
peanut Rooster Blew Up.

The boiler of steam peanut rooster
at the Leloup Modern Woodman
picnic blew up and Geo. Walden, of
Ottawa, bystander, was terribly in
jured by flying glass and particles
of machinery
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Hoppers at Yates Center.

An army of grasshoppers, that
seemed to have come from the south,
struck Yates Center and made pioneer
residents talk of the great grass
hopper year" They were not noticed
In the resident portion of the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
RaiIie Waqqener improves.

B. P. Waggener of Atchison has
so far improved that he was allowed
to leave the hospital, and is stopping
at a hotel in Rochester, Mimi. He
has to visit the hospital every day
to have the wound from the operation
dressed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Earner,s Barn and Horses Rurn.

While Joe McCarlock, a farmer near
Dodge City, was in town to attend q
circus, unknown parties drove seven
head of his horses from the pasture
into his barn and set fire to the struc-
ture. All the horses were burned To
death, while the barn was a total
loss.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Experiment Station Started.

Dean E. II. Webster, of the State
Agricultural college. of Manhattaz.
has begun work on the Kansas State
Experimental station at Tribune. and
work is being conducted under two
experts from the college. Mr.. Nelson
of Manhattan. and Mr. Chilcott, 81
Garden City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Auto Makes FARMING Easv.

The automobile is somewhat more
than a luxury for farmer P. d. Frfeseu
and his family of Inman. His place
is two miles out, but they enjoy a
nice town residence and it's advanf-
ages and the farm is by no means
neglected.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Have Big irrigation plant.

What is believed to be one of the
best irrigation plants in this part OK
Kansas is now being installed on the
farm of A d. and Paul z. Walker.
near Fowler. A new 60-horsepoweE
solar oil-gas engine has just been i'm
stalled and is capable of pumping
1920 to 1900 gallons of water min
ute
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
To Release Girl Prisoner.

Habeas corpus proceedings were
brought in the district court at
Ottawa for the release of young
girl sentenced by justice Richards, to
six months in the county Jail for in
corrigibility.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
kansas Victim oil own Gun.

Roy Saggs, 19-year-old son OF aH
Atchison shoemaker, accidentally shot
and killed himself while hunting ON
Stranger creek, southeast of Atchi-
son. Saggs shot himself in the leg
boy companion rushed for aid, but
before he returned Saggs had bled to
death.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Eire bal a storage Plant.

Fire of unknown origin broke out
in the large cold storage plant be-
longing to Swift & Co, at Wichita
and was well under way before the
department reached the scene Eight
thousand live chickens were burned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
> wichita's First Aviator.

Carl Evans an autOmobiIe race
driver, is the first Wichita boy, so
far as known, to handle an airship
successfully. Evans has made four
flights, the last one over distance
of several miles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Runaway Kills Driver.

w. D. Bennett, drayman at
Sylvan Grove, in attempting to stop
his team from running away was
thrown under the wagon and received
injuries from which he died in a few
minutes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Novel Potato Party.

The hostess passed to each lady a
well-washed potato of rather long
slender shape. Then each one was
given four small wire hairpins, four
small black tacks, two fancy paper
napkins with gayly coIored borders.
and supply of pins. There were
scissors and tubes of library paste
The order was to construct a doll.
With prizes to be awarded for the
best and poorest specimens the ladies
worked with amazing zeal This going
back to childhood days was thorough
fy enjoyed, and while none had manu-
featured potato" dolls before, nearly
everyone confessed to the Clothes
pin" variety, and it was surprising the
array of attractive little figures that
emerged from the hands of these erst
while creative artists.
The hairpins were used for arms
and legs, the lacks made eyes, nose
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Girl Killed by Lightning.

While driving along the road near
a telephone line the 13-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Poppie, of Upper
Middle creek, was struck by a bolt
of lightning and killed almost i'm
stantly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Abilene to Have Float at Topeka.

The Abilene commercial club has
accepted Topeka's offer to entertain
five girls from there and will have a
float in the semi-centennial parade.
The young women will be chosen by
a voting contest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Hurt by Premature Blast.

While working in the new sewer
ditch at Garrett, Silas Morris was
very seriously hurt by the premature
discharge of a dynamite blast
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
DONG Into Shallow Water.

Frank Menard, a son of Peter Me-
nard, met his death in the Republic
an river at Clyde by diving into
three feet of water and breaking his
neck. He was q years of age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
waqqener for Senator.

Taking advantage of his ABSENCE
friends of B. P. Waggener have start
ed a movement to draft him for the
state senatorial race from the AtchI-
son-Jackson county district.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Chapman Fall Festival.

Preparations are being made by the
Commercial club of Chapman for =
fall festival on September A, the OPEN
ing day of the county high school
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Restrain poll Tax Collection

The Socialists in Girard have had =
restraining order issued against the
city officials there to prevent the COX
lection of the poll tax
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Railroad Grader Stabbed.

Ed Bloutman, of Sawyer, KAN
was seriously if not fatally stabbed hy
Robert Rex at Santa Fe grading
camp two miles north of Winfield,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02

H||Ez41Ezz@=
Weeds can be kept under by fire.
Quent cultivation
Clip off the tops Of early celery
plants in the seed bed.
The best chemical to use for killing
Canada thistles is coarse salt.
The idle curry comb and the fat
horse seldom live in the same barn.
Orchards in full bearing may be
seeded to grass and pastured with
sheep
The dairy cow is worth more than
the beef steer whatever way you look
at her.
Whenever you discover a sheep
1imping along, catch him and examine
his feet for rot
L ne Ola houses LIldL dIo AOunu
on many farms tell of the early ex-
periences in dairyang.
Catalogues, watermelons and cftron
can only be probably grown in
deep mellow loan soil.
By sowing a pinch of lettuce seed
every ten days there will always be
tender salad on the table.
The winter dairyman is the coming
man, but he cannot afford to milk in a
cold, dirty stable or barn.
Breeding ewes should not be too
fat; see that they are in strong,
healthy and vigorous condition
Pick out the breed you like best
and stick to it; study up everything
you can about that particular breed
One of the difficult problems for the
poultryman to solve is how to easily
provide pure, fresh water for his
fowls
Few dairymen realize the tremen-
dous significance of the cream trade
that has been developed during the
past few years
If you want to raise a good crop of
mice and insects that will damage the
orchard trees, let the weeds and grass
lie thick on the ground.
The cows should be MIXED in the
barn during the summer, but the
barn should be kept just as clean
iC t. hn int frnn
Keep the cultivator busy. Don't let
the weeds get ahead of you. Remem-
Der that they use the plant food that
should go into your crops.
Be sure that you furnish proper
quarters for the narrowing sow. You
can't afford to lose a single one of the
little 'squealers" this season.
Never give drugs to a horse any
more than you would to a baby I'M
less he is downright sick. Shutting
of his feed will cure all minor Ills.
No COW can do her best or even
keep up a normal fiow of milk when
compelled to stand out in the hot mid
day sun of August and fight the
flies
One of the most important things
in running a dairy successfully is
brains. Brains must be applied by
every branch of work If the best profit
is to follow.
The weak and wabb1y fence is an in
vitation to the cattle to try the other
side and it always works hard
ship, especially SO during the busy sea-
son Of the year.
No farm should be without some
sheep; they clean up the weeds, make
fine fertilizers and wool, and produce
lambs, all of which may be turned in
to good profit.
Diversified farming is adapted to
the man who does Intensified think
Ding. The intensive thinker is always
a success as farmer or any other oc-
cupation where talents lead him
The pig that has been supplied
with an abundance OF pasture and a
small grain ration during the sum-
fmer should weigh from $50 to IT'S
pounds by the latter part of Septem-
her.
nr,eR a0uv -, - S1--,ra ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
A New Band at Chapman.

a New Band at Chapman
A apiece band has been organized
at Chapman with William Phillips a.
leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
For the Hostess

and mouth. and 1t was astonishing
the variety of facial expressions
achieved. All sorts of garments were
made from the napkins, which were
pinned and pasted into shape There
were babies, children, Japs in XII
monos. sun bonnet toddlers, ladies Of
high and low degree, all acknowledge
ing common potato for their origin.
The prizes were in keeping with
the novelty of the pastime- The first
one was large sweet potato pie
piled high with fluffy meringue; the
consolation Offering was several
quarts of new potatoes In a most
charming green basket
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Movino pictures of Camp.

The Kansas militiamen will soon
have an opportunity to see them
selves as others see them. The rep
resentatives of a New York moving
picture company have left for their
headquarters, after taking about 1900
feet of film, which will be developed
and sent@ back to Kansas with all
possible haste. The films will prob
ably be sent to Wichita first, and
from there will be shown in many
of the towns of the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
For tho Bride.

Many years ago this sentiment ap-
peared in household magazine and
woman confesses that from reading
1t she formulated a rule she adopted
early In her married life. 1t is such
excellent advice. put 1t here for all
our department brides and for those
of US who are old housekeepers, too.
l think the little quotation Is by N P.
Willis. Be that as it may, the senti-
ment is one we should all adopt. Let
us all try to give not only our hus-
bands, but our children and friends
AN unclouded welcome"
in life
Is the unclouded welcome of a WIFE,"
MADAME MERRI.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02
Latest Kansas Events.
Charges Against Pittsburg Police.

Charges Against Pfttsburg Police.
Ben Nelson and VIII higgins,
policemen. were suspended tempo
rarily from the Pittsburg police de-
partment following charges made
against them by c. W. Trickett, a
liquor prosecutor for Gov. Stubs.
Trfckett said the men were found in
joint drinking. The board of civil
service commissioners and Mayor a.
c. Graves are to make an investlga-
ton and If the men are found guilty
they will be dismissed Each of them
denies the charge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02

If a soil lacks water some form OF
fertilizers are a positive detriment II
they are present in abundance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02

1t is common sense that a mature
COW will produce larger and more
perfect pigs than a very young one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02

Never give drugs to a horse any
more than you would to a baby un-
less he is downright sick. Shutting
off his feed will cure all minor Ills.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-02

Nest farmers raise chickens by the
natural process. and that is all right
so long as you do not~care to raise
more than. say, 100 chickens; blu,
when you get up into large numbers
incubators are necessary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-13
A TABLET TO Penn
Unveiled in London Today
with Ceremonies.
fNational News Association

fNational News Association
London, July 13.-With fitting and
impressive ceremonies, the tablet to
can pioneer settler, was unveiled tod
day in the church of Allhollows, Bark
ing, in which Penn was baptized on
October %, 1914. Ambassador White
law Reid unveiled the tablet and Dr.
Robinson, Vicar OF the church, officiat-
ed at the subsequent dedication cere-
monies, participated in also by mem
bers of the international committee.
The church of Allhollows is the only
building still extant in London which
is definitely associated with the life of
William Penn.
The memorial tablet was erected by
the Pennsylvania Society of New York
City 1t was designed by McKim, Mead
and White, who carried out the origin
al ideas of the late Charles Follen Nc
Kim, who was a member of the Penn
sylvania Society. ex-senator w. A.
Clark, Vice-President of the Pennsyl-
mania society paid the expenses of
acsting the tablet and erecting it in
the church. It bears this Inscription
within borders:
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PENN
Baptized in this church October 23rd
A. D. 1864, Proprietary Founder
and Governor of
PENNSYLVANIA
Exemplar of Brotherhood and Peace
Lawgiver. Love of Mankind.
II shall not usurp the right of any
or Cypress his Person-God has fur
nished me with a better resolution and
has given me His Grace to keep it,"
This Tablet is Edected by
| THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF
NEW YORK, A. D., 1911.
This inscription was written by the
Venerable George Francis Nelson. D
d., Archdeacon of New York, mem
Der of the Pennsylvania Society.