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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
KANSAS PRISONERS
TO WORK ON ROADS
Malefactors to Earn Keep
and Thus Save Taxpay-
ers Double Burden

KANSAS CITY, Dec l3-udge Lat
agrees with Judge II. c. Gilbert, pre-
ciding judge of the county court, that
1t isn't necessary to send several arm
ID guards along with few county
prisoners employed building reads. He
says there are about fifty prisoners in
dence who should be building good
roads for the county.
Two guards are enough for fifty
Irisoners," Judge Latshaw said yes
terday. The reason the chain gang
is so expensive and that it is cheaper
TO hire contractors to build the roads
is because eight or ten guards are
employed to every twenty-five or thir-
ty prisoners. l heartily agree with
Judge Gilbert that the thing to do is
to place these men out in the open
where they can get plenty of fresh air
and exercise. Suppose some of them
| run away. Let them run. Few will
try to escape. That is the same as
breaking Jail and if they are caught
it means double punishment.
Fifty prisoners could 40 a great
| deal OF work on the county roads in a
year. The county has to feed them
anyway and furnish them place to
sleep. The only additional expense
| would be for one or two men to look
after them on the country road.
keeping man in Jail isn't going to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15

vania, with four veterans from last
year, is we'll satisfied with the outlook.
Dartmouth, the newcomer in the
ranks. faces the season with excellent
prospects. Cornell believes it has a
winning team. and optimistic reports
have been received also from Prince
ton and Yale.
In the opening series tomorrow
Princeton and Cornell will play at lth
AGA. Columbia and Dartmouth at Han
over and Pennsylvania and Princeton
at Princeton. During the season each
team will play one game at home and
one abroad with each Of the other
teams. and an exciting series OF
matches is in prospect.
\ box of Prices chocolates a gift
that will be appreciated by old OIL
young.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
RAILROAD WATCHMAN HAS
REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE

For several years have been in the
employ OF the Erie Railroad Company.
and in their employ was taken with
kidney trouble. tried several doc
tors, but seemed to get no results
from their treatment. I tried DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root, taking four bot
ties. which cured me. l am seventy
two years old and am at present at
the West Main street crossing of the
Erie Railroad in this village.
Very truly yours,
CHRISTOPHER McNALLY,
4 Bronson St. Avon, N. Y
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this the 18th day of July, 1909.
HARRY G. FOLLETT,
Justice of the Peace.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
"Jack In the Box islands"

It Is said that the natives Of the
Aleutian islands have given the name
Jack in the Box islands" to the curl
Gus chain that extends out toward Asia
from Alaska. They are like stepping
stones laid for a giant in the ocean by
which he might tread the sea dryshod
A writer in the Philadelphia Ledger
says that they may perhaps be used
some day as the Florida keys are used
as the support Of seagoing railroad
with the widest gaps covered by rail.
road ferryboats. These islands appear
and disappear in a curious way in con
nection with the activity Of Bogoslof
a small volcano that IL among them
Fire island appeared in 1888, Perry Is
land in 1905, Mccullough peak In 1905
but disappeared the next year. An
other island became visible in 1907
Christian Science Monitor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15

reform him very rapidly. The surest
way to make better men of them is
to put them out in the open air where
exercise will breed health and strength
and remove the torpid, criminal in
stinct, if it can be removed"
Judge Gilbert said yesterday he
would ask that the plan approved by
Judge Latshaw be put into effect.
That would mean about fifty men
would be put to work building good
roads.
The prisoners can build just as
good roads as anybody if they have
the proper kind of men to direct
them" Judge Latshaw said An in.
spection of the fine roads around Lans
ing will prove that The labor is here
and will benefit the men and the coun.
ty too, if the county will make use OF
it,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
H00S|ER OA|RYMEN
CONVENE At PURDUE
Cream Rates and Other Mat.
tiers to Be Discussed on
January II and II

Lafayette, Ind, Dec. 15.-Three
hundred Indiana dairymen will par
ticpatc in the sessions Of the Indiana
State Dairy associations annual meet
ing, to be held in connection with
the farmers short course. January ii
and II. Men of national prominence
will appear on the program to discuss
dairy problems. Demonstrations Will
be introduced wherever necessary.
The dairy visitors will also have the
privilege of attending the various
sections OF the short course work.
At the opening session, Presiden l.
B. Calvin of kewanna, will preside,
opening the session with his annual
address in which the progress OF the
association will be discussed and
means proposed for the extension OF
its labors Mrs. Flora Meeks, OF Par
ker, will deliver an address on THE
Womans Part of Farm Dairying."
One of the problems to be handled
will be that of a uniform cream rate
over Indiana railroads, which has been
advocated by the association during
the last few years. Such widespread
interest has been created that the
leaders in the movement believ the
present. system Of shipping rates will
soon be abolished and a more advan-
tageous substitution offered them. w.
f. Smith, of Indianapolis, will deliver
the opening address on this subject.
The second days session will be OPP
Inv
the Michigan Agricultural college,
Mich. He will deliver an address on
Community Breeding of Dairy Cows"
j. b. Carney, of Morristown, will
discuss his success with the milking
machine on the afternoon Of January
H..
Professor o. F. Hunzicker, chief of
the diary department Of Purdue uni
versity, will appear on the final pro-
gram in discussion of "Why Cream
Tests Vary" and will be followed by
an authentic treatment of "Udder Dis
eases of Dairy Cows" by DIR. j. II.
Roberts of the Indiana Veterinary col
lege. Indianapolis.
Great interest is being aroused In
Dairy matters, especially on the part
of the consumer of dairy products.
The coming sessions Of the Indiana
State Dairy association should con.
vince the consumer that the dairyman
is doing his best to conform with the
demands of customers and that it will
be only a matter of a few months be-
fore strides are taken in the industry
that will insure the offering Of the
best possible milk on the public mar
ket at the lowest possible price. The
adoption of the suggestions Of the
various speakers will undoubtedly ad
vance the standing of the dairy indus
try and aid them in their efforts to
best conserve the interests Of the peo
pie.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
BASKETBALL SEASON
IN EAST OPENS
National News Association

(Eational News Association
NEW YORK, Dec. 15-Everything
is in readiness for the opening tomor-
row OF what is expected to be the most
successful season of basket ball since
the sport was taken up by the big cas-
tern colleges. There are six teams in
the intercollegiate league this year,
Dartmouth having been added to the
original five-Yale. Pennsylvania, Co
lunl bia, Cornell and Princeton.
Never have six teams seemed SO
evenly matched at the start of a sea
son as do the entrants for this wear
college honors. Columbia. winner OF
the championship last year, again has
a strong team in the field. Pennsyl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
A Robbsr's Real Terror

The only really satisfactory burglar
alarms are living ones, and the best
Of all 10 a crying baby. No man will
enter q house or remain In one If be
hears . baby crying. for the simple
reason that he knows that some one
will be about.
The small dog. We may add. is also
a burglar alarm. and there IS story
told Of Sir Walter Scott and a burglar
The author Of ''Waverley" had defend
ed a veteran cracksman. and in grati
tude he gave his counsel little ad
vice. 1t ran something in this way
You are rising sun. but l am goins
down. The best way to Fighter
housebreakers is to have a small dos
about. He'll always be on the aler,
and il better than the ordinary watch
doR."-I.ondon NJ. A. p.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
Letter to
Or. kiimer T. Co.,
Binqhamton N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For
You
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle 1t will
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive booklet of valuable informa
ton, 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, 1911-12-15
Tho Catastrophe.

Tho Catastrophe.
did you hear about the catastrophe
down at the Browns last night"
NO. What happened:"
why. Mrs. Brown gave the baby a
bottle to play with. and while she was
in the kitchen it fell out Of the crib
and broke its neck
''What. the baby?'
mo; the bottle"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15

Great Britain has about $4,000, 900
invested in hounds, horses for follow
ing the hunt and hunt club property
There is one clerical master of fox
hounds, the Rev f. A. Milne, who has
been master Of the Cattistock hounds
for eleven seasons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15

Mamma's Joke.
lob. mamma. the hen is sitting on
the vacuum cleaner
"Perhaps she's only trying to lay the
dust, dear."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
Not Just What She Meant,

A little community OF colored people
had raised the money to build a new
church. and the dedication was to
take place the next day. Where are
you going tomorrow" the school
teacher asked one young girl. Smil-
ing radiantly. she answered. us 60
ing to the degradation Of our church,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-15
TO THE PUBLIC

II cough syrups would cure coughs
every time, it would not be necessary
for us to print this Information, but
there are 80 many cases of chronic
bronchitis in town that have hung
on for months and years, we feel that
we must tell what we know about it,.
1t is positive fact that the only
right way to treat a cough is to use
a remedy that acts on the blood, such
as Vinol. our delicious cod liver and
iron preparation without oil.
This makes the blood rich and pure
so it can heal and strengthen the in
famed bronchial tubes. It's taste is
so pleasant that even children like it.
Mrs. Olivia Parham, East Durham,
n c., says II used Einol for a cough
which had lasted two years and it
gave me perfect satisfaction. l am
also giving it to a delicate child to
strengthen her. She will not take any
other medicine but Vinol is SO pleas
ant she cries for it and it is benfit-
ing her very much"
Remember if Vinol does not help
you 1T cost you nothing. Leo II. Fine
Druggist, Richmond, Indiana.
MAKES THE HAIR GROW.
1t is the cleansing, germicidal and
tonic effect of the herbs contained in
Mrs. Mason's Old English Shampoo
Cream which makes it so far superior
to all other head washes. It's a won
derful hair grower. csc. Leo II
Fihe and other druggists. Just try
it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
SUES PRESTON GIBSON.
Grace Filkins Seeks $1,000 Damages
for Breach of Contract,

Grace Filkins, an actress. who is the
wife Of Admiral Mark. retired, yesterday
filed suit against Preston Gibson, the
playwright of this city and New York,
for $1,000. which she claims is due her
by reason of alleged breach Of contract
by Mr.. Gibson.
Mrs. Mark states to the court that she
was engaged by Gibson to play the lead
ing part in his play 'Drifting,' and
agreed to open in New York in December
1910. according to her contract. This
contract, she maintains, was made upon
condition that Gibson would provide her
with the manuscript of the play and fur
nish rehearsals for her under proper stage
direction.
Now she charges. through attorneys
Lyon g. Lyon and Alvin l.. Newmyer
that Gibson failed to perform the condi-
tiOns on his part, and thereby rendered II
impossible for her to prepare herself
sufficiently to appear publicly In the play
on the day it was scheduled to open
Gibson then attempted to terminate the
contract, and notified her that her serv-
ices would not be required in "Drifting, -
but that he would give her the leading
part in one Of his plays being produced
in London called 1.-The Turning Point :"
but she declined to accept this engage
Nent and now wants her contract to ap-
pear in Drifting disposed Of before en-
tcring into another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
FOR OLD GUARD BENEFIT.
Col. O. H. Oldroyd Delivers Illus
trated Lecture at G. A. r. Hall.

Starting at Philadelphia, Col. Osborn III.
Oldroyd took an audience at Grand Army
Hall last evening over the route Of his
recent tour TO ireland, Scotland and Eng
land in an illustrated lecture that omitted
few, if any. of the points of interest
visited by him.
Following the song THE Wearing Of
the Green the spectators We're given a
glimpse of the beauties of Ireland, in
Guiding Barney Castle and Killarney,
with domestic scenes illustrating the life
of the people. annie Laurie the next
song, was followed with views Of the
home of Robert Burns and scenes Illus
trating his poems: Sir Walter SCOTS
land and scenes Of Melrose Abbey, his
Edinburgh monument. Abbotsford, Allo-
way Kirk and Edinburgh Castle. After
''God Save the Queen came England,
the birthplace of Shakespeare, and pre-
senting views of Ann Hathaways home.
Westminster Abbey. buckingham Pal
ace. st. Paul's, Gads Hill, the home of
Dickens. Leather Bottle Inn and other
scenes in the land of the Britain.
The lecture was given for the benefit
of the encampment fund Of the old guard.
The frequent applause showed how we'll
the audience liked il. DIR. Thomas Calver
John Middleton and j. L. McCabe had
charge of the entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
WAR ON CATERPILLARS
WITH POISON SPRAYER
New Machine Will Throw Stream
High Among Boughs Of
District Trees.

First preparations for a war on the
caterplllars and other bugs that prey
upon the shade trees Of the District are
being made by the division Of trees and
parkings. test of a new spraying ma
chine made yesterday afternoon at the
stable OF the division, Sd and streets
southwest. developed the fact that the
poisonous mixtures which will be poured
upon the tree enemies this coming season
will be shot into the boughs and leaves
with a great deal more force than ever
before. The machine tested yesterday Is
new type gasoline sprayer, with force
enough to send a stream of arsenate of
lead ninety feet into the air. The spray
ing machines used hitherto have sent out
mist, SO that 1t has been necessary to
get within six or eight feet of the cater
pillars before the poison could be spread
thick enough. The present machine.
which has cost the District $1,2JO, is
similar to the kind adopted by the state
Of Massachusetts in war on tree pests
The first shot against the pests will
probably be fired when the elm trees
show their leaves. If the elm beetle is
In evidence at that time the spraying ma
chine will be loaded with arsenate of lead
and sent out to do battle with the de-
stroyers of foliage.
DR.. L. o. Howard, chief Of the bureau
of entomology, was an interested witness
of the tests yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
MACHINISTs AT BANQUET.
Progress Of Columbia Lodge Com
mented Upon by Speakers.

President Gompers Of the American
Federation Of Labor was the principal
speaker at the banquet Of Columbia
Lodge. No. ia. International Associ-
alton Of Machinists, last night, in cele-
bration Of the twentieth anniversary
Of the lodge. He reviewed the growth
Of the organization, and comp1imented
it's membership upon it's progress.
Representative Hughes Of New Jersey
also spoke He declared that neither
Columbia Lodge nor its members had
ever made an unreasonable request Of
Congress, to his knowledge. in regard
to the wages Of men who are employed
by the government.
President James OConnell Of the 1.
A. NJ. reviewed the work of the lodge.
He said that If it were not for or
ganized labor unions men would have to
work harder and have longer hours. and
that they should congratulate them
selves that they are members of the
union.
Others who spoke were Rev. Hugh T.
pastor of the Bethany Bap-
fist Church; f. L. Adams, W. N. Huttle,
president of Lodge No. 174; A. E. Hol-
der and F. H. Kramer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
HOLD LADIES NIGHT
Bachelors Club of Y. M. C. A. Gives
BANQUET and PLAY.

The annual ladies night Of the Bach
elOrs' Club of the Y. M. G. A. was held
in the banquet hall of the association
last evening. more than 300 guests being
in attendance. The feature was play,
"Ici on Parle Francais,' given by the
dramatic club under the direction of
W. T. Bower. Those participating were
r. Edward Hall. as Victor Dubois; Edison
b. Browne, as MIR. Spriggins: William l..
Vetter, as Mrs. Spriggins; John 7. Ken
nedy, as Maj. Rattan; Fl. f. Stewart, as
Mrs Rattan: Arthur p. Weinerth, as
Angelina, and c. F. Carpenter, as the
maid.
Other numbers of the program were
comis songs by Messrs. Hall and
Browne reading of gems of English lit
erature by William Radford and a bari
tone solo by Harry j. Jeffries, accom-
panied by Miss Viola Measer "le 0ide
Made" paper published by the club,
and flowers were distributed among the
guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
AWARDS FOR DAMAGE.
Property Owners Reimbursed fol
Losses in Change of Grade.

In connection with the appraisement of
damages resulting to real estate In the
District from changes in the grades of
streets made necessary by the establish
ment Of the Union station and terminals.
the grade damage commission, composed
of Charles a. Baker, George W. Moss
and George Spransy, has reported to the
District Supreme Court the following ap-
praisements:
The north twenty-six feet of lot 10. in
square 3l3. improved by premises All 10th
street southwest. Helen a. Desmond and
John ]. Desmond. petitioners. owners;
$50.
Original lot o. in square 353. containing
1855 square feet, together with the
buildings. Jane s. Clarke, Edward b.
Clark, James NJ. Clark. Sue Barrett Wat
kins, Annie NJ. Hademan and William
A. Milton, petitioners. owners: $500.
The east "a feet 10 inches of lot S,
square 3.S. and part of lot Z, in said
square, improved by premises 1910 D
street southwest. Henrietta Hopfenmafer.
petitioner. owner: $225.
The west 10 feet 10 inches of lot s,
on, George E. Walker and Charles ].
Walker, executors and trustees under
the last will of William T. Walker. de-
ceased. and Thomas II. Walker. petition
ers owners: $500.
The property owners were represented
before the grade damage commission by
Attorneys F. Walter Brandenburg, George
James E. Padgett and William II. Ma
nogue. Special Attorney for the Dis
trict A. Leftwich Sinclair appeared In
behalf of the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
HUME H. WEST DENIES
CHARGES AGAINST HIM
Accused Of Passing Worthless Checks
and Stealing Money Orders.
Others Arraigned.

Hume H. West, alias Lieut.. Commander
Henry Knowlson, U. S. N. today pleaded
not guilty when arraigned before Chief
Justice Clabaugh, in Criminal Court No.
l. West was arraigned on all three
charges pending against him.
The indictments alleged that under the
name of Lieut.. Commander knowlson
West obtained S., 400 in bonds from Crane,
Paris & Co. and diamond ring from
Gait & Co. worth $3.50. on two worthless
checks Of Virginia trust company He
is also alleged to have stolen blank
money orders from a local branch post
Office, forged them and cashed tine orders
Charged With Bribery.
Thomas H. Pickford, John H. Walter
and ". ]. Dugan. charged with bribery
in attempting to influence the testimony
of a witness in case pending before the
District Supreme Court, were also ar
raigned. Each entered plea Of not
guilty and their counsel. II. Prescott Cat
ley, obtained permission of the court to
withdraw the plea and demur to the in
dictment. II desired, in twenty days.
John A. Heany Denies Guilt.
John Allen Heany Of York. Pa, who
claims to be the inventor Of the tungsten
fllament for electric lighting, was ar
raigned in Criminal Court No. .. He en-
tered plea of not guilty to the charge
that he procured false statement to be
made In a hearing at the patent Office in
connection with the question Of priority
OF the tungsten invention. The technical
charge Is subornation of perjury.
Through Attorneys u. w. Baker and w
J. Lambert Heany obtained from the
court the privilege of withdrawing the
plea and demurring to the indictment in
twenty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
DUTY OF TRUST COMPANIES.
Corcoran Thorn Lectures on Subject
to Bank Clerks.

The responsibilities Of trust companies
were explained in detail by Corcoran
Thorn. vice president of the American
Security and Trust Company, last night
before the Washington Chapter Of the
American Institute of Banking.
Mr.. Thorn first explained the business
methods of the trust companies, and then
dwelt on their responsibilities to the gen.
eral public as well as the business world.
He defined the many aspects of the fiduci-
airy Offices performed by modern trust
companies. and dwelt upon the obliga-
tions that rest upon every individual en-
ploye in safeguarding the interests of
the client, as well as Of the institution.
The lecture was historical, technical and
explanatory of the manifold duties and
services performed by the corporate trus-
tee.
At the conclusion of the lecture Mr..
Thorn answered number of questions
by members of the chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
RENEWING RIVER WHARVES.
Work at River View, Alexandria and
Marshall Hall.

One of the pile-drving machines belong
ing to the Clarke Winston Company of
this city is at the excursion pier at
River View, Md. driving a number OF fen
der piles and doing other work to the
pier In preparation for the coming excur-
sion season. 1t is stated that the decking
on the pier is to be renewed. but this
work will be done under the direction of
officials of the excursion company.
The work Of rebuilding Aitchesons
wharf at Alexandria for the new steam
boat line. which will operate steamers
between this city and Norfolk, is APP
preaching completion. and will he ready
for service about May I. The wharf has
been made practically new structure
aud the warehouse room is to be en-
larged
The wharf At Marshall HALL used bv
the steamer Manchester for her summer
excursions, has been rebuilt and put in
trim for the heavy passenger traffic that
will pass over it in the coming summer
excursion season.