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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
A RAIN OF FIRE.
Tho Great Meteorie Shvwer That
Scared Folks In 1888.

Tho Great Meteorie Shvwer That
Scared Folks In 1888.
In Scharfs CHRONICLES Of Baltimore
there is vivid description of the star
ry hailstorm. the fiery meteoric show
er, of 1888 and old files of newspapers
are made luminous at that date with
the impressions of editors and contrib
utors. One writer said it was the
grandest and most charming sight ever
presented to the vision Of man. Awak-
ened fron sleep, he sprang to the win
dow. thinking the house was On fire.
but when he looked out he beheld
stars. or fiery bodies. descending like
torrents The shed lin the adjoin-
ing yard to my own" he wrote. was
covered with stars, as l supposed. dur
ing the whole time" Professor Ohm
stead Of Yale college thought that the
exhibition was the finest display OF
celestial fireworks that had been wit
messed since the creation Of the world.
although he. too, while knowing its
character. was sufficiently imbued
with the theological spirit of the time
to believe that it was a solemn portent
that carried a divine warning.
One editor whose comment upon this
phenomenon was probably more quoted
than any other he ever made said:
I'VE pronounce the raining fire which
we saw. on Wednesday morning an
awful type. forerunner, merciful
sign. of that great and dreadful day
which the inhabitants Of the earth will
witness when the sixth seal will be
opened. Many things occurring in the
earth tend to convince us that we are
now in the latter days"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
CALLS WIFE SHREWj
IS GIVEN DIVORCE
William c. Jones, a Travelling
Man, Pours Forth Tale
of His Troubles.

His wife, Emma r. Jones is Il suspi-
cording to William G. Jones, a we'll
known local man, who is a travelling
salesman for an Anderson firm, and
who was granted a divorce and Gus
tody of two minor children in the
Wayne circuit court Saturday.
For fifteen years, Jones declared
his life had been made miserable by
his wife's ungovernabie temper, her
suspicious nature and her false accu-
sations. The woman was not in court
to testify on her own behalf, it being
alleged she was in Chicago. AS an il
Illustration Of her false accusations, he
said that one Saturday night he had
walked down town with friend,
came home about ten O'Clock, and was
accused at the front door of being so
drunk he could hardly (alk. He had
I not even had a beer, AID his testi-
bmony in this regard was supported by
his friend. On another occasion, he
said, he was telling his friend a per-
fectly respectable parlor story. which
he had heard while on his route, and
which he had intended to tell his wife
1t seems that Mrs. Jones was stand
ing behind the door listening, for the
witnesses declared she burst ont from
her hiding place, in her stocking feet
and accused her husband OF being sew
eral kinds Of a william.
His wife, he said, thought he was
spending moderate salary on other
women, although one month, he paid
A grocery bill, amounting to SAB, the
butcher, who demanded $14, the light
bill amounting to IS and the landlord,
who received SIS and several other in
cidentals. He said he had been lock-
ed out OF the house and had to spend
several nights in hotel. On last
election day. he made up his mind to
follow his wife's advice and leave. and
he since has neither seen nor heard
from her. They have married chill
dren.
Some Other Cases.
Leota Gray of the western part of
the county, who was deserted by her
husband, William Gray, within a
month after their marriage in jan
.uary 1903, was in court this morning.
However. her case could not be heard,
though several of her witnesses &C.
companied her.
Marital troubles of George Matthews
and wife, Anna j., have been amicably
settled out of court and this morning
her divorce action was dismissed on
the payment of the costs. Matthews
was released from the county Jail yes.
/. terday, upon payment Of his fine for
assault and battery upon his wife.
Katherine Florence Stevenson has
dismissed her action for divorce from
Frank J. Stevenson.
Laura Baker who Is in the woman's
Jail at the Home for the Friendless.
and who Is defendant in an action by
Clarence r. Baker has filed motion in
the circuit court that the plaintiff file
suit money In order she may defend
the action.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
|BRYAN'S STANDPAT
Won't Retract His Editorial
on Underwood.
National News Association

tNdtlonai News ASSOclatlOne
MT. PLEASANT, Ia, Aug. 5.-Wm
Jennings Bryan, who spoke at the
Chautauqua here, declines to retract
the charges made editorially in his
newspaper, The Commoner. against
Representative Oscar w. Underwood
of Alabama. A broad smile and the
promise of another burning editorial
were Bryan's answers to Underwood s
outburst against him in the house OF
representatives.
Il wrote that editorial myself he
asserted. 1T was based on an article
in an Omaha newspaper of last week
Congressman Kitchin was reported to
have insisted on the introduction OF
a bill to lower the iron and steel tar
if and as calling attention to Under
woods connection with a steel com
pany.
Il take it for granted that Represen
tative Underwood will rise in the
house to point of personal privilege
read the editorial and fully deny it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
Sunday Services
At the Churches

st. Andrews Catholic Fifth and
South C streets. Mass at 1880: High
Mass at s:45. vespers. sermonette and
benediction at ! o'clock Rev. Frank
A. Roell. rector
St. Mary's Catholic Masses every
Sunday at 800. 500 and 900 o'clock
80 a. m: Vespers and sermons at
10: 80 a. m: Vespers and Benediction
every Sunday at 5 p. m. Rev. J. F.
Mattingly. rector.
st. PauI's Episcopal chureh-Holy
communion $50 a. m. Morning pray
er and sermon 1890. Sunday school
9:15. Evening prayer and address.
5 90. Holy communion, Thursday. and
all Holy days $50 a. m. Evening
prayer and Litany, Friday. 4:30 p. m
Rev John S. Lightbourn. rector.
Grace M. e. church-Cor. Tenth
and North A streets, Arthur Gates pas
tor. Sunday school 9:15. Preaching
services at 1890 Sermon by the pas
tor Glass meeting 1900. A cordia
welcome to all.
West Richmond Friends Church
Earlham College. Bible school al
9 a. m. Prof. E. p. Trueblood. Supt
Meeting for worship at 1890. Sermon
lby Prof Kenworthy Monthly meeting
Thursday 1880 p. m. Women's Aid so
tciety 207 College Ave'Tuesday. All in
terested are cordially invited to b
present, at every service.
Christian Scienee-Service Masonic
Temple Sunday services 10:45 a. m
Subject spirit. Wednesday evening ex
7, periences meeting 7:45'p. M. Public in
vited. Reading Room No. 10, NORTH
Tenth .street, open to the public dali,
except Sunday 9: 90 a. m. to 1900 m
1870 p. m, to $500 p. m.
First Presbyterian church-The pas
tor will conduct divine worship 1913
a. m. and preach. Subject, Seeing {
, Sermon" Matthew WI: Prayer Houl
Thursday and Sunday service Aug
Is, conducted by Rev. 1. NJ. Hughes
| itors and strangers.
St. Andrews Catholic Church.
South Fifth and C-Mass and Hol!
Communion at $3.50 a. m. Mass ant
sermon at Z a. m. High mass and Ser
mon at $50 o'clock. Vespers and bene
diction at 1880 p. m. Frank A. Roell
rector; Edward Joseph Bauer. asso
ciate rector. r.
Second Presbyterian - Preaching
morning only at 1890. Theme, Can
Man Rob God? The men of the con
gregation are especially requested t
be present for a short meeting at tn
close of the service. Sunday schoo
1915.
EarIham Heights Church-Sunda
school 2:15. All children of the com
munity especially urged to be present
Gospel song and praise service in tn
evening at 1880. Let everybody com
and join in an hour of fellowship il
praise and worship.
| First N. e. Church-Cor. South lat
and MANI. F. Radcliffe. Sunda
school 9: Is a. m. Preaching 1890 an
1880 p. m. Epworth League 700 p. n
The pastor will preach morning an
evening. Friends or strangers we
come.
Third N. z. church-Corner Hun
and Charles, Chas. c.. Farmer, pastor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05

Various shades OF brown cleverly
harmonized are used in designing this
pretty hat for a young girl. The straw
is a pale russell. and the velvet facing
Is a deeper shade Of brown. The bows
Of ribbon are a blending Of various au-
tumn leaf tints. Clusters of oak leaves
and sprays of wintergreen berries, or
a good imitation Of them. encircle the
crown Of the hat. This makes a serv-
iceab summer hat. The sun does
not stain straws Of this shade, as it is
apt to do in case Of white ones.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
WHY shIRrwAlsrs GET FLIMsY.

Do you know why your shirtwaists
get flimsy and won't do up" nice?
Well. you and the washboard rub all
of the original surface off OF the tex
ture. OF course you have to rub hard
when you use poor, cheap soap, but
you don't have to use that kind. Get
a cake Of Hewitt's Easy Task Soap. 1t
makes clean, white suds that takes
the dirt right out. Costs only a nickel
.and makes the work so easy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
Velvet Wings.

trimmings are also very effective in
dark neutral colors as we'll as black.
A charming new taga! has them in
sepia. the straw itself being iron gray.
Another. u purple tagal atoque. shows
these wings in a fine dark magenta
red hue. Prettiest Of all, however, Is
a very large coarse straw in black and
white. with the wings in black velvet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
For Iardx Husbands.

At Celzen. in Luneburg. there Is a
curious bylaw which is very popular
with the wives. but Is regarded with
their being obliged to be at home by II
p. m. There is a fine equivalent to
$3.50 for infringing this regulation,
half Of which goes to the person who
brings ana proves the accusation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
DEATHWA1CH BEETLES.
Their Tapping Stands For Courtshif
and Not For Warming.

o"o WV w
Much mental anguish could have
been saved to past generations and
some not SO very far past IL people
had known that the mysterious tap.
ping of the ''deathwatch" stood foi
.courtship and not death. A writer IN
the Scientific American explains tina,
the various species OF the beetle anobi
um and their bigger relatives Of tn.
genus xestobium not only attack furni
'ture. but so completely riddle the
whole woodwork Of old houses by their
borings as to render the structures un-
safe. Indeed. a beam that has been
tenanted by these insects for n mum.
Der Of years Is little better than an
,Outer shell containing mass OF wood
dust. The xestobium Is the common
deathwatch. while the anobium also
ID In the habit Of making tapping
sound.
The nocturnal tappings Of these in
sects. distinctly audible In room
where there Is an otherwise complete
absence Of noise. has for many centu-
ries been regarded by the supersti-
tious a. q warning OF the approach Of
death. This uncanny Interpretation OF
q mysterious sound Is scarcely surpris-
ing when Il Il remembered that only
In recent years have naturalists dis
covered its true cause.
The little beetle has been found In
some secluded spot. Jerking its hard
head at regular intervals upon the sur.
face Of the wood beneath IT. So far
rs can b. told. its rappings constitute
q kind ship ritual. Obviously
they ,nnectiou with the lat
ter eli ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
AVIATRICE SEEKS
NATIONAL PRIZE
(National News Association

CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-Announcement
was made today that thirty-four avia-
tors have signed contracts to fly dur
ing the international aviation meet
which will be held at Grant Park be-
ginning August -. Harriet Quimby
the aviatrice, will compete for the
prizes with the men.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
Tn, lobstor.

The lobster Is decidedly pugnacious,
engaging in frequent combats with
others Of its kind. in which contests
limbs are often severed, but this loss
Is soon repaired by the growth OF new
members. rather smaller, though, than
the old ones.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
PILES CURED NJ home ~
new ABSORPTION METHOD.

If you suffer from bleeding. itching. blind
or protuding Piles. send mo your address.
and will tell you how to cure yourself ut
home by the new absorption treatment: and
free for trial. with references from your
own locality II requested. Immediate re-
lief and permanent cure assured. Send no
money, but tell others Of this offer. Write
today to Mrs. II. Summers. Box P, Notro
Dame, Ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
oscEoLA TRIBE OF RED MEN

Requested to be at Hall Sunday even
ing, 700, to attend funeral services of
Brother James Personnel of Chestnut
street By order OF Sachem George
Lloyd, and Keeper of Records, VIM.
Hungerford, Jr. SGT
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
~ o. ! Letter.

\ :. ,- switzerland bore on one
Of Its walls the time honored inscrip-
ton 'Hospes, salve" c'welcome.
stranger!) After rebuilding the leg.
end had to I've restored. but the paint,
er, who must have had some expert
ence As traveller. made a very slight
alteration in one Of the words and
caused 1t 70 read "Hospes, solve:'
c'Pay, stranger"J
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05

VI the great mems signatures that
were written 10 the Declaration Of In.
dependence hardly one is leSible now.
But this IL due to the fact that some
sixty years ago in taking a fac-simile
the press copy absorbed the ink from
1early all the signatures.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
A PRIMA DONNA'S VACATION.
Strenuous Doetorins For rheumatism
Nine, Cadskj's Summer Recreation.

Mime. Gadski's Summer Recreation.
The great prima donna. Nine. Jo-
hanna Gadski, who sailed for Europe
lately. Nmented to friends that this
year she will be unable to enjoy her
usual summer housekeeping. Nine.
Gadshi has beautiful home in Ber-
lin. where during her vacations she
literally revels in hOuSewifely effort.
Each year when she gets home to
Germany one of her first recreations
Is the Inauguration OF q grand house
cleaning campaign. The servants I'M
derstand that their mistress is just as
particular about the removal Of specks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
nest AND HEALTH TO MOTHER IND child.

MRS. WISsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used TOT over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN wHIIR
TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS It
SoOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS,
Is the best remedy for DIARRHGA. Il is as
solutcly harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no okher
Kind. TWENTY-FIVE cents Q bottle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptc powder. It relieves
painful smarting, tender, nervous feet. and instantly
greatest comfort discovery Of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight new shoes feel easy. 1t is .
certain relief for sweating, cslous, swollen, tired,
aching feet. Always use 1t to Break in New shoes
Try it today. Sold everywhere, rs cents. Don't
accent any substitute. For FREE trial package,
address Allen s. Omsted. LIE Rov. N. Y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
PROGRAM OF BAND
CONCERT TONIGHT

Members of the Richmond City
band. bedecked in their new uniforms.
will give a band concert ut North
Eighth and E streets this evening
The concert will be held under the
auspices of the North End Business
Mems organization. The program for
the concert follows.
Part
March-"National Emblem. Bagley
IOserture-"Piaue Dame. .... Suppe
Waltzes-'Love Sparks. Holtzman
Two Step-"Dancing Starlight.
0to&0A
Serenade-Garden of Dreams.
Lincoln
Part z
March-'Salute to Camp Harrison.
Selection-"Old Dutch. Herbert
Spanish Waltz-"Senora' 49,. Nathan
Potpouri of Late Song Hits. .O'Hare
iFinale-"Greater Pittsburg" St Claire
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-05
the Persian Gull

the Persian Gulf.
1t Is q known scientific fact that the
hottest region on earth IL along the
Persian gulf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16
Bethel.

Mr.. W. A. Spencer OF Portland hal
been In Bethel In tho interest OF the n.
z. Fairbank Company.
Mr.. Charming Grover has moved hii
family to Bethel whore he has purchas.
cd the Arthur Barker farm.
Monday Mrs.. Susanna Wight Chap
man, widow Of the late Albion p. Chap
man, died ut the homo of her nephew
Edwin Arno, having been Ill for severa
months. Funeral services wore held sl
tho homo Wednesday afternoon. Rev
C. L. Banghart, her pastor, officiating.
Mr.. Eben and Mr.. George Chapman
were here from South Paris to attend
the funeral OF their mother, Mrs. Chap
man.
Mr.. Fritz Goddard 10 now running the
express business.
The lawyers have been In Rumford at
tending court the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. r. Springer are spend
ing few days at their new cottage a
Poland Campground.
Mrs. L. n. Valentine 10 visiting bel
sister, Mrs. Irving Bean, In Norway.
The Universalist church Ia being
changed by the putting Of cathedra
windows In the front.
Mrs. Susanna True Is Ill at her home
and her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Bryant, o.
Bangor, was called to Bethel on account
of her serious illness.
Mr.. Roscoe Clark and family hav'
come to Bethel to make their home will
Mr.. C!ark's mother.
Mr.. Moses Hastings and family hav'
gone to their summer homo.
The W. c. T. U. Convention will NEE
Tuesday and Wednesday with Mrs. Cor
Sebsrry OF Brooklyn, N. Y, speaker.
Mr.. E. W. Whitney and wife went Il
Lancaster, N. H., By anto the first Of tn
week and remained while Mr.. Whitne.
did some monumental work.
Postmaster j. G. Billings has receivet
his commission Of re-appointment a
postmaster at Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hatch were guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. 81. Morrill, over Sun
day.
Rev. Mr.. Pottle preached at the II. 3
Church, Sunday morning, and went t.
South Paris in the afternoon.
Myrick Lamb Was with bis friends
here over Sunday.
Mrs.. Sadie Robinson and Mrs. Belle
Nplty went to Portland Saturday for
short stay.
Mr.. william Irish passed away at bill
home on High street, Wednesday morn
ing, after an illness which began las
December. He was 81 years old and !,
survived BY . widow and son ant
daughter. The funeral WAS hold from
his late home Saturday morning, Rev
Eleanor Forbes officiating. Mr.. Trial
moved here from Hartford fourteen
years ago.
Mrs. Melopia Bradbury died at th'
home of her son Thomas, Thursday, a
the age of " years. Mrs. Bradbury me
with an accident last winter that perma
nently injured her health and she ha'
failed gradually till her death. She VA
q daughter of Thomas and Sally Chase
the widow OF the late DR.. Bradbury
She has three sons, Thomas, Charles an.
Rolf. Funeral Saturday, Rev. Mr.. LAM
officiating.
New and second hand autos are com
Ing into town at frequent intervals
When one has the fever the dealer
pounce on him and he has to buy o
s'bust."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16
East Sumner.

Clifton Allen, an employee at R. G.
Stephens barrel works, lost a finger OIL
last week Tuesday, by contact with ar
edging saw. A few weeks ago Fred Bar
rows also lost finger at the same place
stances, and not by any fault of the ma
chinery. The teeth Of rapidly moving
saw don't turn out for flesh and blood.
Unless rains come soon many logs will
have to lie over for while as water
power is fast diminishing. For some
time the mills were run day and night.
Guy Turner lost good OK by stoppags
Of the bowels recently. The loss falls
quite heavily on Mr.. Turner, as the ami
NAL was much needed at this time of the
year.
Persons using water conducted by lead
pipes should have the water analysed to
ascertain II it contains a solution Of lead
poison, before any serious results follow.
A sample Of water in this place was
found to be unfit for cooking or drinking
purposes upon expert examination.
Work on the Grange Hall is progress.
ing we'll for the small number of Ia
borers. Will Bryant Is in charge Of the
work, but good help is scarce, as the
farm now demands much help.
Allie Barrows Is in active demand for
paperinR, painting and withdrawing.
JEFF Russell has had his buildings
treated to coat Of paint by Asa Robin
son and Frank Scudder.
Autos do not seem 80 plenty as usual of
late, owing It may be to the awful dusty
roads.
A. D. Park and wife of South Paris
were recently guests Of Mrs. Ella s.
Hoald.
Samuel, son of the late Stephen c.
Heald, is stopping here and will look
after the farm aad garden.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16
West Bethel.

al love the flowery May.
With It's sunshine bright and gay.
Its ringing laughter In the woods, and shouting
love the hawthorn bloom.
With Its delicate perfume,
That whitens all the hedges round, and sweetens
every gale.
/ love the merry May,
And long ~ be awav
In copse and dingle. where the flowers IKE stars
are shining out,
To hear the sweet birds sing,
And the gurge Of the spring..
That gushes from Its ferny bed. and freshens al
about"
The May drouth is becoming severe.
Farmers have begun blowing and
planting.
The roads are very dry and dusty.
The hay crop will be light unless rain
snon falls.
Be careful that spark of fire is not
dropped out Of doors.
Joseph l. Spnfford OF Milton was In
West Bethel last week.
w. II. Mills is at home from Poland
Spring for vacation and needed rest.
Sheep and young cattle are being turn
ed into back pastures.
Henry A. Cross of Oxford was In this
village two days Of last week.
Allan Mcleod of Mason, whose death
from drowning was announced In last
weeks Democrat, has been Mrs. L. e.
Beams business manager since the death
OF her husband, Alpheus s. Bean, and
bis home was with Mrs. Bean and her
sister, Miss Cora j. Mason, on "Birch.
mont Farm" Mains Pond, where he
t. lnL t. 10 u.
from which no house or road can be
seen, and there Mr.. Mcleod kept Q small
boat for pleasure. The water was about
twenty feet deep where the boat was an.
chored and overturned, and how the ia.
tality happened no one but God can ever
know. He leaves two brothers and
three sisters, and an aged mother In
Prince Edward Island, where his en-
balmed remains were taken for inter
ment, His age was 80 years.