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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
BUYING FOR SMALL
CHILDREN NOT EASY
Poorly Selected Gifts Often
Break Hearts of the
Little Tots.

What shall we select for the little
folk? In the wilderness of toys that
the department stores provide for the
children's Christmas, grown people
who have not kept up an intimacy
with children. are at a loss what to
select for the youngsters on their
shopping list.
The toy that is appropriate for tke
six.year-old child will not do at all
for the child Of three. Often a boy
or girls pleasure on Christmas IS
spoiled by gifts. selected by undis-
eliminating relatives. that they have
long ago rejected as childish or by
receiving something to intricate for
their years.
The baby on the list is first, and
most easily disposed of. For the
child of one or two years of age the
simple inexpensive things are all it
can enjoy. A linen picture book,
rubber doll, canton flannel animals,
worsted or rubber balls, string of
spOols, and wooden unpainted animals.
make up almost the entire list OF val
liable gifts for his babyship.
The little girl from two or three
years of age will like doll, doll
cradle or buggy. doll furniture, some
toy kitchen utensils. or box OF
paints. The boy will like an express
cart, set OF garden tools, or some
building blocks. Both would like a
pair Of blunt scissors and some inter-
esting picture books.
From three to five years old, the
same gifts. a little larger and more in
tricate in patterns will satisfy the
needs OF either boy or girl. In addi-
tion the girl will like some beads to
string, or a set of dishes. The boy
will enjoy train OF cars or books
with pictures Of trade life, vegetables,
fruits and flowers. Both boys and
girls are able at this age to appre-
ciate q blackboard with crayon, some
tracing cards, or a scrap book.
Things to do with. will appeal to
the children from five to six years OF
age. Tools OF all kinds. carpenters
tools. garden tools. miniature farm i'm
plements, railroads and trains, equip
ments for a grocer ystore. will give
the boy employment and entertain
ment for many days.
The little girl wants tools. also, but
of different sort. Kitchen furni-
ture, kitchen, laundry and baking sets,
chairs and tables. little churn or
toy piano. will give her chance to
initiate her mother in her daily occu-
pations.
Fittings for miniature school
room will appeal to either boy or
girl, and at this age both are cauable
of finding pleasure in games more
intricate than those of year before.
Marbles and tops, swings and see
saws. picture ppuzzles and the dissect-
ed pictures, will be enjoyed by chill
dren OF six years.
The little woman from six to ten
years Of age will want nice big dol
lie and it's paraphernalia of equip
ment may be as extensive and intri-
cate as the purse can buy. She would
like her doll to have an outfit Of
clothing that would rival a society
belle. A doll house with simple doll
furniture.a doll carriage. a dolls bed
and swing. and parasols, hats, fans
and jewelry. are only a few things
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
The North eoia.

The class was just beginning the
study Of geography.
james" said the teacher to the
small boy in the front row. tell ME
all YOU know about the north pole"
The north pole is up at the end Of
the world. and the earth turns around
1t. and 4skimos live there. and-and"-
We'll. James. Is that all you know
about the north pole? What about the
climate?"
James was embarrassed at being
'called" in front OF the class and
grasped at the suggestion. Why,
why the Eskimos try to climb it
ndianapolis News.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
Women'S Hair
Easy to Make It Soft Luxuriant and
Radiant.

Easy to Make 1t Soft Luxuriant and
Radiant
Many women have hair so dull and
faded that it is actually repulsive.
These women have probably never
heard OF PARTISAN SAGE the invig-
Grating hair dressing that is being
used by thousands of refined women
throughout America.
If your hair is falling or thin or fad
ed or lifeless; if you have dandruff or
itching scalp; if your hair is not as
fascinating as you would like to
have it, 60 to l.. II. Fihe this very
day ask for fifty cent bottle OF PAR
ISIAN SAGE and start At once to
make your hair perfect and even glor-
iOuS.
PARTISAN SAGE is guaranteed
to give satisfaction. or money back.
Girl with Auburn hair on every car
ton. For sale by l.. H. Fihe, and drug
gists everywhere.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19

We get a curious glimpse of the
variety of things that were barred on
Sundays in stricter days in an entry
of accommodation cases presented
to the consistory court of arches Of
Durham one day in the seventeenth
century. "Bambrough May 21, pre-
sented Thomas Anderson. of Swinhoe,
for playing on a bagpipe before
bridegroom on a Sunday, and not fire.
ceiving the holy sacrament. - +
Elizabeth Mills, for scolding and dry
ing fish on the Lords day."-London
Chronicle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
Powerful Effect Of Purs Saccharin.

Saccharin should never be taken in
pure state. Some idea of its power
will be conveyed when it is understood
that one part Of it Will give a very
sweet taste to 10000 parts of water.
Tasted in too large quantity. it acts
upon the nerves in such way as to
pUraly2e the sense OF taste. just as
powerful music stunS or deadens the
auditory nerves or Il bright light acts
ppuu the optic nerves.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19

needed to contribute to the dolls
pleasure and comfort.
A nice big express wagon with some
substantial tools furnish entertain
tainment par excellence for the boy Of
this age. Clay board and modelling
clay, dissected pictures and maps, wa
ter color paints. simple games, and
picture books and easily comprehen-
sible stories are appropriate for chill
dren of this age.
From the age of ten or twelve, ac-
cording to the maturity of the child,
children begin to care less for toys
which are a miniature of the real
world and take more interest in max
ing collections of butterflies, of coins,
postage stamps, postcards, or some
thing to which their attention has
been attracted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19

We wish to call your attention to
such as whooping cough. diphtheria
and scarlet fever are contracted when
the child has cold. Chamberlains
Cough Remedy will quickly cure a
cold and greatly lessen the danger of
contracting these diseases. This rem
contains no opium or other narcotic
and may be given to child with i'm
plicit confidence. Sold by all dealers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
Use ALIENS F0oT=EASE,

The autseptic powder TO be shaken into the shoes.
II you want rest and comfort for tired. aching,
sw ;aI-n. sweating feet, use Aliens Foot Ease. Re
Ieyes corns and bunio:s OF all pain ard prevents
bistere and callous spots JAS, the thing t'r
Dancing Parties, Patent Leather Shoes, and Tor
Break ing in New Shoes. 1tis the greatest comfort
discoy OF the AGE. Tryi, toay. Sold
act.. Don't accept any s.bst''H'-. For FRI. trial
pack age, address Allen 5. Oimsted, lie k"y, ~ i.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
See Nicholson's Greetings,
Page 1.
Wasted Effort.

Sorry. Bill. l can't come to the the
ater with you tonight. Now. don't look
50 cross. You amt cross. really, are
yer. Bill?"
NO, I amt exactly cross. LIZ, but
still it IS Il bit aggravating for chap
to find he's washed his face and hands
for nothing, amt it?'-London TeIe-
graph
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
Sounded Ominou:

Sounded Ominous.
Dad. can | take a post graduate
course in biology"
THAT depends. daughter" replied
the old man cautiously. What do
you want to buy first ?'-Pittsburs
Post
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
Mistaken.

Witness-He's a d!rthy, name little
wretch. yer honor: a low
Silence. witness.
"Well. yer honor. its the truth"
Doesn't matter We want none OF
1t here.'-London Telegraph.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19

An English inventor has copied an
old idea in the history of telephony by
designing a transmitter shaped like
the human ear.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19
AmuSementS
THEATRICAL CALENDAR.
At the Gennett.

Dec 25-"Heart Breakers"
Jan. 15-"Aborn Grand Opera Co."
Jan. 23-Polk-McGibney recital
At Coliseum.
Feb. 2S-Symphony orchestra con
cert.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19

Let every man. If possible. gather
some good books under his roof
Claiming.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-12-19

Is is easy to take a joke in the spirit
other fellow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-02

Washington. per cent
OF the inhabitants of American Ga
moa are suffering from the hookworm
disease, according to the report Of
Capt. f. Parker, governor. This means
that about $500 natives have the maj
ady.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-02
$4,000 BOOK IS REPAIRED
Only Man on Earth Who Could Do
Work Keeps Transaction Secret
Until Returned

Paris.-One of the most valuable
books in the world-.if not the most
valuable-is on its way to New York,
from which place II took a special trip
to Europe just to have loose page
set In. There Is only one man on
earth who can do this work as Il
should be done and he lives In Paris,
although he is an Italian.
The book belongs to J. Pierpont
Morgan, who gave $4,000 for II some
years ago A few days after it came
into his possession II was reported
that he had been offered $40 900 for 1t,
and it's value is said to have increased
since then.
II is a small book, an ordinary
16mo., but its cover of gold was won.
derfully wrought by Benvenuto Cellini
in the sixteenth century. Experts re-
gard 1t as one OF that famous artists
masterpieces. Cellini himself so re-
garded It, for he mentions II glowingly
In his droll memoirs Between the
gold covers is book of hours, pro
fusely Illuminated by Clovie, pupil
OF Michaelangelo.
The precious book remained in
Paris only part OF one week II was
brought to the Paris book binder By
a special agent. The book binder was
careful not to let II be known that he
had had the unique treasure until II
was on its way back TO America
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-02

Rain is principally composed OF wa
ter, but it should not be confused with
mining stock
Rain always comes on Sunday after
Moons and washdays.
Washday may be changed to any
day in the week, systematically or In
discriminatory, but the rain will come.
Sunday afternoon, however, cannot
be changed to any other afternoon.
The rain will hold off until you are
ready to go driving, and then the word
will be passed along the mysterious
currents Of the air and double order
of cirrus and cumulus will be hurried
in from the west
Also. in the morning, when you
leave home and carry your umbrella
and rain coat, the rain will go away
and sulk. But If you take heart Of
the fair sky and leave the umbrella
and other trimmings, then the rain
will wait until you leave the office
and time get you. Incidentally II will
tuck few grip and rheumatism
germs into your system.
Rain is good for the crops, but why
1t takes you for crop Is hard TO un-
derstand
Rain never brought fame to anyone
except Noah. Probably on the day the
food began he watched the last picnic
party drive out of town In bus,
shouting sarcastic things at him
through the dust
There are several varieties OF rain,
out the one most popular with the
weather bureau is called Probably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
Arrangement Of loTimeT and
New Inquiry Demanded,
Statehood Debate Resumed in
the House. Contentious.
Witnesses Before Committee on Ex-
pendltures al Creosoie Hearing.

Washington May 22.-Senator Mel
son of Minnesota. attacked President
Taft today before the Senate finance
committee for seeking to prevent the
Senate from amending the Canadian
reciprocity bill. He declared that the
constitution made the Senate part of
the treaty making power Of the ceun-
try and offered several amendments to
the measure.
Senator Nelson's amendments would
reduce about one-half the existing
tariff rates on most farm products. To
put farm products on the free list. he
declared. was legislating directly
against the farmer.
President Taft is evading the con-
stitution of the United States" he as
serted, when he tries to force the
Senate to accept this agreement as it
was presented. He is trifiing with the
Senate of the United States"
Senator Nelson said the Senate had
amended previous treaties and that
there was no valid reason why it
should not amend the Canadian agree
ment.
After J. Knollyn, an Idaho sheep
raiser had appeared in opposition TO
the bill, the committee adjourned I'M
til tomorrow morning. when John Nor
ris. representing the American News
paper Publishers Association, Will be
heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
FOUR SHOTS FIRED
With Two Deaths in Cigar
Store al ChaTIestown.
AL. BoaTdman, Proprietor, Under
Arrest for Murder.
Claims One Man Started Quarrel
Over Change and He Fired.

Boston. May ga dispute over a
nickel and handy automatic revolver
combi1ed today to bring about the
death of A. p. Monroe, % years old. Of
Somerville, and John Murray, 30 years
old. of CharlestoWn and the arrest on
a charge of murder of Arthur l..
Boardman. 80 years old. the keeper of
a small cigar store in CharlestoVn and
a former resident of Stockbridge. Mass.
As Monroe died within five minutes
and Murray half an hour later the Pc
lice can only obtain Boardmans state
ment regarding the shooting. Board
man told the officers who arrested him
that Monroe ana Murray came into his
store about noon and after buying a
package Of cigarettes. demanded an
other package or nickel in charge
Boardman said that Monroe slapped
his face and that grabbing a revolver
he fired one shot. He did not know
that Murray was in the store at the
time.
When the revolver was examined
later it was found. the police found
that only one of the five cartridges
remained UNEMPLOYED and the police
came to the conclusion that four shots
were fired.
Boardman was very cool and collect
ed while he was being questioned in
the police station and told his story
with few inquiries from the police. He
showed no resentment against Monroe
or Murray, although he repeatedly
claimed that the former mad attempted
To hold him up.
An alienist will be called upon to ex-
anime Boardman tomorrow after his
appearance in the Gharlestown court.
Monroe was married and had been a
street railway conductor for year.
Murray was unmarried and leaves a
father and mother. Boardman is mar
ried and has several children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
First Days Play
In Tennis Matches.

Boston, May 22.-When the first
days play in the New England lawn
tennis championships closed this after
noon. +. II. Harris of Dartmouth,
twice champion, had been eliminated
from the individual championship by c.
l.. Johnston. an Amherst Sophomore:
the first two rounds of singles had been
disposed of and Williams had won the
only match played in the doubles.
Singles-Second round. w. Black
Bowdoin. defeated r. MeColester
Tufts. default; r. l. Oakley. Williams,
defeated d. S. Pulvord, Trinity 7-6:
6-1; r. C. Hay. Vermont, defeated G.
Mccormick. Bowdoin. 1913; 6-3; F. A.
Guild, Brown, defeated f. A. Coville
M l. r., 7-5; Sd: T. b. Parker. NJ l.
T., defeated w. T. James, Wesleyan
7-5; ga; #. Conger, Williams. defeat
ed C. Rowell. Wesleyan, 75; 60: ]. G,
Nelson. Dartmouth defeated L. Shum
way. Amherst, 6-3; Ga.
Doubles first round--F. Conger an6
r. l.. Oakley, Williams, defeated r. c.
Hay and C. II. Swift. Vermont. 6-1
ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
VEDRINE CONTINUES.
Crowd Apparently Stunned by Sun
days Tragic Opening.


Paris. May 22.-Pierre Vedrine, I'M
dismayed by his own accident yester-
day when just prior to the disaster
in which the French minister of war
was called. his machine suddenly cap
sized and was wrecked again started
in the Paris to Madrid race early this
morning.
thick haze covered the Issy ?les-
Moulineaux aviation field and COM
parattvely few spectators were on
hand to witness the resumption of the
race. The field looked desolate M.
Train, who, in trying TO avoid crashing
into a squadron of cruirassiers gallop-
ing across the military field caused
yesterdays lamentable tragedy. and
who was entitled under the conditions
of the race to make another start in
the International flight contest. an
neunced that he had no heart to do so
because of his terrible mishap of yes
lterday.
Three other aviators. MN. Frey,
! GARNER and Ferrept. also retired from
, the race. NJ. Nedrin at $40 this morn
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
A $4,000 Fire
AT Frankfort, Me.

Frankfort. Mes May 22.-The store
and general stock of the Frankfort
Supply Co. and the residence and law
offices of f, Parker Treat were total
" destroyed by fire here today, caus-
ing a loss estimated at about $4,000
The loss to the Frankfort Supply Co.
is thought to be about $4,000, while
that to Mr.. Treats property is $4,000.
The blaze originated In the base
ment of the supply store and jumped
across the street to the Treat residence.
which Was one of the finest in the
village Frankfort has no fire depart
ment, hut bucket brigades saved near
By buildings, which were threatened
for time.
The fire broke out in the supply
4tore. and had gained considerable
headway, before 1t was discovered. The
ortgin OF the fire is mystery. as there
Il was no one in the store building at the
time. nor had there been any fires
4here
The general alarm for fire was given
just as soon as the fire was discovered
iand the whole town turned out to fight
Z k<Iis Sftaiiics- 4 he dDSeHce OF Hfe HgnJ-
ing apparatus handicapped the work.
hut q volunteer bucket brigade pro-
tecfed the other buildings that were
endangered by the flames.
The fire spread from the supply
store. which was soon in ruins, to Mr..
Treats residence, and that was reduc-
ed to ashes in spite of all that the vol
unteer fircmen were able to do. A
stand was made at the little one story
building. used as an office by Mr..
Treat, and here after hard fight the
fire was checked
The town was alarmed for the safety
of the other property until 1t was de-
termined that the fight at the office
building was to be successful. II is
understood that the selectmen will in
vestigate the cause of the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
SeIecimen VIII Look info That
and Other Suspicious BIazes.
A $4,000 Fire Early Monday
In Frankfort Village.
Supply Co.'S. Store and {. P. Treats
Residence Are Destroyed.

China. Me. May 22.-Recent fires in
this village have had so many suspi.
cious features that the selectmen Will
start an investigation to see whether
there is a firebug at work. A fire start
school building this afternoon with just
little more Roadway would have
blocked the only exit for the 40 pupils
1t was discovered shortly after start
ing and promptly extinguished without
serious damage. The teachers. how
ever. got a very bad scare over the
narrow escape of their pupils. This fire
is one of the suspicious ones. as there
is no good explanation of its origin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
ALL TRANQUIL IN NORTH.
Hostilities Appear Ended and CarbaiaI
Leaves Juarez.


Juarez. Mex. May 22-Trauquilitv
reigns in northern Mexico today fer
the first time in six months. Mes
sages are being flashed today over all
wires and by courier to remote parts
of the country announcing that last
night peace agreement definitly
ended the hostilties between the rev
olut;onists and the Federal govern
ment
Judge Carbajal, the Federal peace
envoy. plainly overjoyed today pre-
lered 70 depart Tor Mexico City. his
mission here being accomplished aft
er rearly four weeks of parleys.
Francisco /. Madero, Jr., triumphant
leader of the revolt, sat in his house
in the outskirts of the town. content
and happy. receiving scores Of con-
eratulatory kilograms on the success
of the movement he initiated. He will
now await the resignation of Presi
dent Diaz. starting for Mexico city
within a week. when it is expected to
become an blished fact
Though the peace agreement pro-
vides for the gradual disposition OF
the troops, it is NOT believed any cOun-
ter-revolts or disturbances will occur
The object of the gradual disbanding
of the Insurrectos, it is explained. is
to maintain for short time a good
fighting force by which to keep or
der among the small scattered bands
who might feel inclined 10 disregard
the peace agreement
Trouble is anticipated with the
rebels in Lower California. Though
The rabAlS there have never been al
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
IN THE SENATE.
Dillingham; and Lormer Resolution
Provide New Lorimer Inquiry.

Washington, May ga sweeping
and immediate investigation of the re-
newed charges that Sen. Lorimer of
Illinois is not entitled to his seat is
provided for in two resolutions intro
duced by Senators Dillingham; and La
Toilette in the Senate today. Sen. La
Toilette called up his resolution and
made a speech arraigning the Illinois
senator whom he charged with person.
al knowledge of the corrupt spending
of money for his election. Both the
Democratic steering committee and the
Republican members of the Senate
committee on privileges and elections
discussed the charges of bribery in the
Lorimer case and Dillingham;. chair
man of the elections committee pre-
scented his resolution of inquiry as a
substitute tor the La Toilette resolu-
ton.
The La Toilette measure provides
for renewed inquiry into the Iorimer
case by a special committee while the
Dillingham; measure directs the COM
mittee on privileges and elections to
make the inquiry. The Democratic
senators will support the Dillingham;
resolution. 1t is likely that the cleo
tons committee will he instructed to
Investigate through a snh-committee
to be chosen from it's own nnen,bors
but affirmed bv the Senate. Senator
La Toilette. who was anpareutIv sur
prised by the Dillingham; resolution.
counts upon number Of Prorrasqivee
to support his resolution
The Dillingham; resolution follows
That the committee on privileges and
elections are authorized and directed to
further investigate the charges made
against William Lorimer, senator from
the state of Illinois. and to inquire and
| report to the Senate whether in or out of
the election Of the said William Lorimer
as senator of the United states from
the state of Illinois, or in connection
with his right to seat IN this body
'"e't were uaed OF employed hy any per
son urn. CORPORATION OF ASSOCIATION, any
corrupt f'e'n'ds'
mat said committee be authorized to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
MUSCULAR JUSTICE.
Judge Connolly Executes Own SEN
tenee on. Dog Kicker.

Portland. Me-. May 22-Judge Jos.
E. f. Connolly of the superior court
this afternoon imposed sentence and
executed it in a swift if uneonven-
tinnal way. The Judge was walking
hoEe from the court when a partly
intoxicated man who was ahead of
him without proyocation kicked his
bull terrier dog into the gutter. Seiz-
ing the man by the shoulder the judge
swung him around and gave him a
blow under the chin which sent him
to the sidewalk in a heap. Leaving
the mans companions to attend to his
needs the judge proceeded homeward.