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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19

an aged broker. IN the Hotel IroQuois
a few weeks ago.
An international marriage will take
place in 81. Paul Thursday, when Miss
Josephine Kalman. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold Kalman, OF ST. Paul.
will become the bride of Richard Ed
ward Blacque Bey, first secretary OF
the Turkish embassy in Berlin.
Another wedding of note will be that
of Miss Dorothy Chapman. daughter
of Mr., and Mrs. Winfrid B. Chapman.
and Benjamin Sturtevant Foss. son Of
Governor Foss, of Massachusetts,,
which will take place Wednesday in
Grace Pro-cathedral in San Francisco.
The convention calendar for the
week is filled to overflowing. Among
the gatherings oil wide scope will DO
the conventions of the Grand Army of
the. Republic and affiliated bodies in
Rochester. the Spanish-American war
veterans in Oklahoma City. the Nation
al Association oil Insurance Commits
sioners in Milwaukee,; the American
Federation of Catholic Societies. in
Columbus. the Fraternal Order OF
Eagles in San Francisco: the Loyal
Order of Moose Ia Detroit: the Nation
al Association of State Dairy and Food
Commissioners in Duluth: the Com
missioners on Uniform State Laws In
Boston: and the American Veterinary
Medical Association in Toronto.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
PROVED HIS WORDS.

Stiii, the Philosopher Didn't Like Il
When Death Called.
A certain philosopher was in the
habit OF saying whenever he heard
that an old friend had passed away:
"Ah. well. death comes 70 us all: 1t Is
no new thing. 1t Is what we must ex-
pect. Pass me the butter. my Gear.
Yes. death comes to all, and my
friends time had come"
sophical remarks at different times.
and one day he showed himself to the
philosopher. ....-.-
Il am Death" said he simply.
go away" said the man In a panic.
II am not ready for you."
Eyes. but 1t IL one Of your favorits
truisms that Death comes to all. and l
am but proving your words"
go away. You are dreadful!'
mo more dreadful than ! always
am. But why have you changed SO
You have never feared the death that
has come to your friends l never
heard you sigh when l carried OF your
old companions. You have always
said. 1T II the way Of all flesh Shall
I make an exception In favor Of your
flesh?'
Yes, for am not ready"
"But am. Your time has come. Do
not repine. Your friends win 60 on
buttering their toast They win tnke
II as philosophically as You have taken
every other DEATH"
And the philosopher and Death de
parted on . long journey together
Charles Battell Loomis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
ORDERED CHILD'S
BOWED LEGS BROKEN

PITTSBuRG, Aug 19.-Judge L. l..
Davis, sitting in Juvenile Chambers,
today decreed that five-year-old Min
ME Johns should have an operation
performed upon her to adjust her bow
ed legs to normal position The
child's legs will have to be broken
and placed in casts.
Judge Davis issued the decree after
two city physicians, DIR. D. G. Rafferty,
and DR.. Wallace, had both assured
him that the operation lis minor one
which is performed every day with
only one out of 10000 resulting seri-
ously"
When the operation was first spok-
en- of T. Johns. the girls father. i'm
mediately objected, and Dr. j. Mish-
kin testified that there was a chance
of the operation proving fatal Never
theless the Court ordered the child
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
CENTERV|LLE HAS
Big CROWD TO-DAY
Over Two Thousand People
Are Attending the Old
Settlers Picnic.
Palladium Specially

CENTERvILLE. Ind. Aug. 19.-AL
most two thousand people from all
parts of the county congregated here
today to attend the annual gathering
of the Old Settlers The crowd was
one of the largest ever attending the
picnic. The weather was ideal and no
doubt was conducive to the exception
ally large crowd.
Everything went off smoothly and
as planned. The exercises this after
noon, which consisted of addresses,
reminiscent talks by the older resi-
dents. and musical selections by the
band were all interesting and we'll re-
ceived. There were several amuse.
ment features which drew the atten-
ton of many.
Resolutions of coincidence were
drawn up in memory of Caleb King
who for several years was president
of the association.
The town was gaily decorated and
the best spirit prevailed. Although
accommodations at the park were linn
tied, the large crowd found the parL
sufficiently large for all purposes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
Kind Words Mean Much,

Cultivate kindness OF heart; think
well OF your fellow men: look with
charity upon the shortcomings in their
lives. Do a good turn for them as op.
portunity offers and, finally. don't for.
get the kind word at the right time.
How much a word OF kindness, en-
couragement or appreciation means to
others sometimes and how little it
costs us to give it. We do not need
to wait for some special occasion.
When calamity overtakes a friend
words OF sympathy and encouragement
are offered sincerely enough, yet in
certain respects as a matter Of course
Such an occasion calls for expression
on our part, and we naturally respond
But why wait for occasion? Why not
speak the kind word when there II no
special occasion2
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
HE WON THE CROWN.
The Ancient Story Of the "5leedy Hand
Of Ulster"

The Ancient Story Of the "sieody Hand
Of Ulster"
The emblem Of the Ulster steamship
limo is q huge red hand, from the
wrist Of which is flowing drops Of
blood. An official Of one Of the YES
sells Of the line gave this explanation
of the queer device:
1T was in the early days Of Ireland,
when James l. was king and when
Ireland was divided into four prov
inces. that the king Of Ulster died.
He had two sons. who were devoted
to each other and who at the time Of
Aaron. Scotland. In those days the
eldest son did not always succeed the
father on the throne
They were brave lads. these two
sons Of the old king, and upon learn
Ing Of the death Of their father each
planned to race aci oss the channel and
be the first to place his hand upon the
soil Of Antrim and thus become king
Of all the north.
with eight men each they started
or from Mullcantry. On nearing the
shores Of the isles the youngest prince.
whose name was Neill, seeing that his
brother was in fair way to become
king. drew his sword. placed his left
hand on the sido Of the boat and cut 1t
of ut the wrist.
Quickly selling the dripping hand.
he threw 1t on shore and thus won the
crown. Since that time. it Is told. the
bloody hand Of Ulster has led to vic
tory on many hard fought Geld as
emblem on the shields Of the young
king and his followers. Ulster name.
whether in trade or war or sport or
on n steamship line. Is known by this
sign."-Philadelphia North American.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
SAVED BY PRAYERS
Were Missionaries from an
Arab Band.

NEW YORK, Aug. ia story of
an escape from tribe Of Arabs in a
sandstone, which, they declare, was
brought about by their prayers, was
one of the tales of suffering and peril
brought to this city by John Wise
man and Wesley Newbern, missionar-
les from California, who, dressed in
the garb of the early Christians, have
travelled through the greater part of
Europe and the East in eighteen
months.
The men arrived here on board the
Martha Washington of the Austro-Am-
erican line, and will return to Califor-
mia by the way of Florida, travelling
the most of the way on foot. Dressed
in flowing robes and sandals, they
held daily services on board the Mar
tina Washington and excited much in.
terest as they stood on a pier yester-
day waiting for customs officers to
inspect the tiny bun''es which made
up all the baggage they carried.
Tell Of Pilgrimage.
They declared they set out on their
pilgrimage in order to demonstrate
that missionaries who would dress and
live as Christ and His disciples did
would accomplish far more for reli-
gion than men who live comfortably
in houses and preached from the pull
pits of churches.
While journeying on foot from Jer'
icho to Jerusalem, they declare, they
were suddenly surrounded by band
of Arabs who demanded money and &C.
cused them of masquerading as Mo-
hammedans. When they explained
that they had no money and that they
were Christians the Arabs, they
charge, announced that they would kill
them. AS the Arabs were discussing
their fate the captives bowed their
heads and prayed for deliverance.
Saved by Sandstorm.
According to Mr.. Wiseman their
prayers were answered. He said that
out of a clear sky there came a sand
storm and the Arabs in fear threw
themselves on the ground and wrap
ped their heads in their burnooses.
The travellers seized the opportunity
to escape, and, they declare, they
made their way to Jericho through
whirling sand. They say they think it
was miraculous that they could
breathe.
At other times, they assert, they
were attacked by hyenas and jackals,
but beat them off with their staffs.
They say that after the first of these
attacks they never doubted that they
were under divine protection.
Their determination to live accord
ing to the manner of early christians
they preserved despite much ridicule
and many hardships. At times they
could not get lodging at inns on &C
count of their costumes. On board
the Martha Washington they slept ON
the open decks.
Mr. Wiseman formerly was an en-
CINE driver, employed by the Union
Pacific railroad, and Mr.. Newbern
was a carpenter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
A STORY OF FORREST.

The Actors Encounter With an Inn
pertinent Critic.
Many years ago Edwin Forrest. the
celebrated actor, when In New York.
was in the habit Of dining at Win
dust's. a noted restaurant on Park
row that was a favorite resort OF ac-
tors and literary men. 1t usually hap
pened that Forrest would be Joined by
friends and that the little group would
sit together at one table. On one occa-
sion it CHANGED that an Englishman
with a reputation for conceit and i'm
pertinence, who had scraped acQuaint-
ance with the tragedian. was one OF
the group.
Early in the course Of the dinner the
Englishman began to make criticisms
which he considered pleasantries about
Forests conception Of certain roles
Encouraged by his own appreciation
he gave full play to his humor and
concluded each Of his impertinences
with Pardon my freedom, sir-it's my
way"
To the establishment Of all who knew
Forests irascible disposition be bore
the Briton's offensive remarks patient.
~ and seemingly ignored them as fai
as possible. When. however. the nut.
were brought in by the waiter be
took several cracked walnuts in his
hand and, walking over to the Briton's
place, jocularly snapped them sue
cessively in the face Of that Individual
lightly saying after each shot. Par
don my freedom. sir-it's my way
and snapped him out Of the restau
rant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
Hunt for Capital.

The Republicans are trying to make
capital out Of the failure of the Demo
cratic house to pass the dollar-a.day
pension bill. The bill was framed by
Congressman Sherwood OF Toledo, O.,
chairman OF the committee on invalid
pensions. Another bill was introduc.
ed by Congressman Anderson of Eos.
toria, O., which Is said to have been
written by John McElroy OF the Sol.
diers' National Tribune McElroy
became involved in a scandal in which
he was accused of using the paper to
promote q fake land deal in Florida
and this scandal has split the G. A. r.
upon the question of pension legisla.
ton.
The Indiana men favor the Sherfood
bill which would give a dollar a day to
evry disabled soldier who can show
that his disability is traceable to the
army service. When many Of the
present members of congress from In
diana were making their campaigns
they made promises of substantial
provision for the soldiers if they be.
came members of Democratic cos
gress.
Indiana Democrats in the house
tried to have day set for the consid-
nration Of the Sherwood bill but were
blocked by the southern Democrats
who are opposed to further pension
Legislation. Failing to accomplish an
ything. 1t appeared for time that
the Indiana members would hold up
other legislation.
The heralds of both political par
ties In Indiana know that good deal
OF demagogism is connected with the
agitation OF additional pension legis-
lation. Both parties have been guilty
OF hoodwinking the old soldier and it
10 said now that the old soldier will be
fortunate to get any substantial rec
ignition from future congresses. His
power and influence are waning be-
cause the ranks are thinning and as
his power wanes. he is more and more
helpless to get what he wants.
Senator Beverage not only intro
duced and fought for dollar-a-day
pension act during his incumbency
but his last appeal to the soldier vote
W6B m8Oe Oh HIS pension legislative
record. Congressman Adair has many
soldier friends in the Eighth district
who left the Republican party to vote
for him. He is now being assailed bit.
terly by the Republican press of the
district for the failure Of the Demo
cratic house to pass q pension bill.
Indiana Republicans are pleased
with the apparent failure of the New
York Democracy to give the state a
satisfactory administration. Many
Democrats have expressed grave
doubt whether their party can carry
the Empire state in 1912 after the re-
turn Of Tammany to the control. A
prominent Democrat in the state
house said this week that New York is
likely to swing back to the Republl-
cans - q rebuke to Tammany follow
ing the Democratic victory of 1910.
which he considered rebuke to for
nAr President Roosevelt. It IL stated
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19

on good authority that Boss Murphy
personally passed upon every bill be-
fore the state legislature at Albany
and that the people of New York are
aware of this relationship.
The flop of the New York World
against Gov. Wilson and it's apparent
reactionary tendencies at this time is
viewed with concern. The World re-
Gently said editorially that the Demo-
cratic party would find it difficult to
nose out a victory in 1912. Its bitter
fight against Roosevelt in 1910 will be
remembered in connection with its
present leanings.
1t begins to look now that many of
the Republican candidates for state Of
flee in 1910 will seek denomination.
John r. Reed, former deputy auditor
of state, and Republican candidate
against H. O'Brien is following the
drift of sentiment very closely. q 1t
Is fairly certain that Mr.. Reed will go
into the race again if the going looks
good. Samuel N. Farrell of Shelby
vile, it is said, will be a candidate for
denomination as the candidate for
state superintendent and it is expect
ed that Otis Culley will be a candi-
date for the nomination of secretary
of state.
There is little talk of reorganization
in either party. Leaders of both par
ties are saying that August weather is
bad time to arouse any political &C
tivity particularly when session of
congress furnishes all the politics that
the people want to talk about.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
The Turnip.

The turnip is supposed to be a native
Of Asia and Europe. 1t has been cult
waited for centuries. The wild East
Indian turnip is said to be remotely
kin to the edible turnip. 1t is the size
Of a walnut and first tasted Is sweet
fsh. but in a moment the taster's
tongue feels as though 1t were pricked
By a hundred hot needles. and he feels
like expectorating for hours after. 1t
Is the country boys favorite medium
for q joke on the visiting town boy.
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taken from the protesting mother,
who fought scneamingly.
What with her cries and the enrag-
ed fathers defamation the spectators
lost their decorum and those that did
not hastily leave the room. had their
Gncalled-for views summarily shut off.
Two fainting women were carried
out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19

Governor Dix, of New York, vetoed
234 bills. This establishes a record
in executive disapproval. He cut from
the appropriations $5,519,12S.27 and
$1,633,70 in special enactments car
rying disbursements. A veto message
was written for each of the 234 We
toes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
POLITICAL CHIEFS
BUSY CONSIDERING
PRESIDENTS VET0S.
Indiana Politicians Speculat-
ing on the Probable Politi-
cal Outcome of the Action
Taft Took.
Continued from Page One.)

voters. The man who shall lead the
Democratic hosts OF Indiana to vic
tory must be warrior who can fight,
an orator who can present the issues
forcefully. and leader who can point
the way to success.
sam Ralston Is known to the DEM
ocracy OF Indiana in every point OF
the compass. He needs no introduc-
ton to the voters of this state, for
he has been fighting the battles OF the
party for twenty-five years. He comes
from the line of the common people
and Is truly a self-made man. He was
born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Dec.
1, 1887 As a farmer boy he attend
ed the district school and was gradual
ed from the AWHILE Normal college.
He taught school and finally read law
with Robinson Fowler at Spencer, In
diana. In 1885 ne located for the prac.
tice OF his profession in Lebanon.
where he has since continually resid-
ed.
Never Held Office.
Though he has never held office he
has twice been the party's candidate.
In the last state convention he was
candidate for governor but withdrew
before the nomination was made. For
Ia quarter Of century he has been In
the forefront of all the party's engage
'ments with the common enemy. Few
men have campaigned the state more
frequently, or more thoroughly, or
more effectively than Sam Ralston.-
There will doubtless be competi-
tors Of Mr.. Ralston for the Democratic
nomination for governor. but in our
opinion none is his equal as a speaker
or stronger or safer in intellectual
grasp Indeed he appears to us to be in
class by himself and we feel that he
IL the party's logical candidate for
state leader In the greatly important
campaign of 1912-."
Mr.. Henderson who is interested in
the Ralston candidacy was in Indiana
polls the greater part of this week and
while here met prominent leaders OF
the party from different parts of the
state. All Democrats agree that the
Ralston will result in smoking out the
other candidates and that before long
all who expect to be candidates will
have announced themselves.
II Is well enough known here that
Congressman Boehne will be one can.
didate to oppose Mr.. Ralston. Wheth-
er the large Glars OF those mention
ed" will come forward with an an
nouncement is problematical. Mr..
Ralston Is working every minute to eff.
feet an organization and will make a
desperate fight to get the nomination.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19
Work and Worry.

80 you think worry kills more peo-
pie than work."
I'm sure Of It," replied the sarcastic
scientist.
'swhyT'
Because 30 many people ind IT
easier than work and devote their time
70 it."-Washington Star.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-19

For who knows most. him loGo Of
time most grievee-Dan.e
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-06
MUST CHOOSE
BETWEEN PEN
AND MARRIAGE

If Harry Meister, son of a wealthy
breweryman of Portland. and who
was recently convicted by a jury in
tn circuit court of Multnomah county
Of the crime Of seducing Elma Olsen,
and sentenced to a year in the peni-
tentiary, is to obtain a pardon for his
offense, 1t will be up to him to mar
ry the girl, and make suitable pro-
vision for the child.
That was the ultimatum deliv-
cred by Governor West to the pa
rents Of Meister, when they asked
for a pardon several weeks ago. and
he repeated it this morning, when
the boys attorney wrote him setting
up a number OF reasons why it would
be hard to comply with the COVER
nor's wishes.
Travelled the Primrose Path.
Letters appearing in the evidence
adduced at the trial indicate that
both Meister and the girl travelled
the primrose path while in Portland.
From there he went to Los Angeles,
and when becoming aware Of her con
ditiOn she wrote appealing to him to
marry her. He wrote to her that he
was down and out" and requested
that she send him $50 to return to
Portland on. Unable to send the
money she wrote back appealing to
him to return, and also to write
something cheerful. Complying with
the latter WISH he wrote long letter
telling of all the roadhouse escapades
they had had together, and ended up
by advising her to go to lady friend
of his, and take a drink, but not get
drunk. Tired of appealing to him,
she had him arrested, and now the
parents think he should be pardoned,
but they object to him marrying the
girl in order to obtain the pardon.
Unless he does he will go to the pen
itentiary and serve his one year SEN
tence, for on no other condition will
the governor pardon him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-06
METEORIC
CAREER is
AT AN END
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l

Denver, Colo, Sept 6.-Reduced to
the direst poverty through her crav-
ing for drink and drugs, Mrs. Helen
Dixon, governor maker" and one
time powerful Populist politician, is
dead here today, the result of starv-
alton and excessive use of spirit
deadening opiates and liquor.
The woman, whose craving for
drink wrecked a brilliant career
died in a little one-room hovel, de-
serted and alone.
Politics caused my downfall and
drink my ruin. Late caucuses and
conferences placed me on the high
ball route and | never got off"
These words coming from her own
lips only a year ago summed up the
story of her life.
Her career started in 1878, as an
actress, she scored distinct hit in
the title role of "Esmeralda." Quit
ting the stage to devote her time to
the teaching of elocution, she devel-
oped political sagacity of the keen
est variety. From 1885 to 1895 gov
ernors of states and prominent poll
tlcans by the score were numbered
among her closest friends. She was
the leading spirit of the Populist
movement which swept Colorado in
1891 and 1892 and was directly re-
sponsible for the election of David
II, Waite as governor
After the Populists downfall she
tried to resume elocution, but, fail
| ing resorted to selling tonic and hair
dyes. OF late years she had eked
out a precarous existence by beg
ging.