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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
$4,000 PURSE TO
AUTO RACE winner
Of 500 Mile International
Race at Speedway Next
Memorial Day.
palladium Specially

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22.-Who
wants salary of 26,2S0,O00 a year?
The figures almost stagger the av
erage person who figures that salary
of $4,000 year is good, yet the use of
a little calculation shows that the win
ner of the second annual 5OO-mile In
ternational Sweepstakes motor race on
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,
Memorial day, will be drawing a salary
of that rate for the time consumed in
the driving contest.
The figures would amount much
higher if the side money which will be
given along with the $4,000 purse is
considered. The winner will receive
$4,000 from the Speedway, while the
makers of various accessories will con-
tribute agout $4,000 addition to his pot
of gold and donate literally to the
winners of the other eleven prizes Of
fered, which brings the total to $780,
900.
$40 for Every Mile.
On mileage basis. the winner will
receive $40 for every mile driven, and
the rate of travel maintained in the
race will be more than seventy-five
miles an hour. This is the richest
offer ever made in the history OF auto
mobile racing and will prove a magnet
for the greatest pilots in the world.
True, the race will be one of the
toughest battles ever fought in the
cylinder conflict world, for 500 miles
Is test supreme of both men and
metal but the gold and glory are
greater than the hardship which will
be undergone. and danger is not an ell
ement OF consideration by the fearless
masters of the motor.
The international character of the
! event is assured, as the French, Ger
man and Italian makers are as much
interested as the Americans. From
| the standpoint of the spectator this
contest will be one of the most thrill
ing in the annals of motordom. Seven
hours of a speed battle royal is what
they will see, and the motoring public
today demands more from men and
machinery than any other class Of peo.
pie. That demand is to be satisfied at
the cost of thousands of dollars.
And yet perhaps the reader won
ders why the speedway should hang up
purse of $4,000.
The manufacturer does not enter
the racing game simply to see his car
whirl round and round the track. He
enters the game for the benefits he re-
ceives from the publicity attached to
the event, to study his car while sub
jected to the test of high speed and
to learn its possibilities.
The racing game is an expensive
proposition. The drivers do not care
to compete in events where sufficient
prize monel is not offered. Neither
does the manufacturer care to race fol
charity. Thus the speedway by hang
ing up this great purse. settling the
date Of the race almost at the opening
Of the season, and with its specially
constructed track, will be able to give
the public not only long race but
it will bring the best cars in America
md possibly several from Europe tc
- track for the five-century grind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
TO MAKE DIAMONDS
New Method Has Been Dis
covered by Berliner.

BERLIN, Nov. PA new method
of making diamonds has just been dis
covered by DR.. Werner Won Bolten, a
chemical expert connected with the
Siemens-Halske laboratory here.
The process is based on the decom-
position of lighting gas by mercury
amalgam whereby the carbon con-
tanned in the gas is crystalized into
diamonds. AS these diamonds are ex.
tremely minute, small bits of diamond
dust are introduced into the apparatus,
where they serve as metal crystals
upon which larger diamonds are grad.
ually built up.
The process IL still in the expert.
mentir 1oGAQd the diamonds are
small, but Il hoDsa that DR.. Bolten's
discovery nj result In the solution OF
the PROBES Of manufacturing dia.
moads IL artificial means.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
TO ENLARGE STORE.
Another Story for the Nus
baum Company.

The Lee B. Nusbaum company,
which was opened about seven years
ago has secured the second floor OF
it's present building at 1921 Main
street to enlarge its floor space. The
firm will insal a large stairway and
an electric elevator also. The fixtures
for the new second floor room will be
of the most most modern character.
Work will be begun at once on the al
terations. The second floor will be
made for the ready to wear depart
ment, which will be a most complete
one.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
CITY Statistics
Births.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Harold L.. Kellum,
433 South Thirteenth street, third
child, daughter, katherine Sarolta
kellum.
To Mr.. and Mrs Arnold E. Pfeiffer
ZIG National Ave-, third child, son,
George Julian Preiffer.
Marriage License.
Julian George Gates, Richmond
banker, and Miss Mildred Emily GAR
Richmond, at home.
David G. Whitton, Richmond, SO
motorman, and Selvia A. King, Rich
mond, SO, housekeeper.
Chelsie Culbertson. Richmond, %
laborer and Pearl Davis, Richmond, 10
at home.
Harvey Clement Petry, Straughan
| station agent, and Ethel J. N'iker, Dub
lin, 10, at home.
George Conrad Zwissler, IS, South
Tenth, bakery and restaurant man
ager, and Clara Bernidina Nichter
$40 South E street, 20. stenographer.
Deaths and Funerals.
KNOLL-Mrs. Lena Knoll, IS years
of age, died at her home miles north
of the city at midnight Tuesday. She
is survived by five children, Mrs. En-
ma Steinkamp. of Richmond, Mrs. AN
ma Singer, Piqua. O., Frank, Angus
and Charles Knoll, of the vicinity o.
| Whitewater. The funeral will be il
ST. Paul's Lutheran church Friday a
HOO a. M. under the charge of Rev
Huber. Interment will be in the Lu
therania cemetery
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
Ho Talked Shop,

He was a railroad man and spoke
mostly in railroad terms. He was the
father Of two boys. One day he in.
vited the minister home to dinner
The hungry boys wanted to pitch in
as usual. but the father in q stern
voice cautioned them to wait. The
minister bowed his head to return
thanks. The boys, innocent Of wha,
was being done. began to eat before
the blessing was half said. Excuse
me a minute" said the father, address
Ing the minister, until switch q few
emptieR"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
Sporting Gossip
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Central association magnates
have voted down a proposition to In.
crease the salary limit.
r<~Chiaf' Bender, of the Athletics.
took part in 81 games last season,
making IL put outs and 56 assists with
out an error.
Friends and neighbors of catcher
'Chief" Meyers presented him with a
loving cup when he returned to his
!. home N Riverside, California.
~NanDafter the sale and distribution
OF all tickets for worlds series base
ball games will be in charge of the Ma
tional Commission.
The New York Giants are playing in
Florida this week and will arrive in
Havana, November rs. Several games
will be played in Cuba.
With q new president. a new mana
ger and q new ball park the Boston
Red Sox should be able to show Huh
fans lots of class next season.
Pacific Coast league fans predict
that Buddy" Ryan. the Portland play
SyAM,h0s goes to Cleveland, will make
e bigger sensation than Ping" Bodie
did last season.
Nothing slow about the Chinese
/ fans. Az soon as their baseball sea
son was over they framed up wal
. in order to have a little excitement
i during the winter months.
The Virginia league is split wide
open. Three clubs stand for the re
election Of G. r. Williams, Of Roanoke
for president. and the same number Of
clubs are holding out for w. NJ. Brad
ley. of Richmond.
When asked his opinion of the
Giants defeat by the Athletics. Chris
ty Mathewson said. Great pitchers
and seven men in the regular Lineup
who can hit over 300 is a combination
that cannot be beaten.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
FOOTBALL NOTES,

On the 18th day Of the 18th month,
1911, the Dickinson college eleven won
by score of IL to 0.
Up to the present time the Yale
second team has made a much better
showing than Harvards second-string
men.
Since the Harvard.Carlisle game
Jimmy Thorpe. OF Carlisle. is hailed as
the greatest football player of the
age.
Ed Robinson. coach Of the Brown
eleven. favors Yale and believes that
the Ellis will beat Harvard in the big
game.
The freak goal" at Princeton not
only cost Dartmouth defeat. but sup
porters q big bunch Of coin as we'll.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22

Gordo castle, where the king made
q call upon the duke of Richmond, was
once taken for a public house. Some
body had begged the duke to sample
the burgundies Of California, and he
haA written out for 4 few caseA m,
scsibing himasl1 Of eourss -Richnon4
and Gordon" The cases w arrived
addressed to ~Messrs. R1mond and
Gordon. Gordon Castle, kotel.''
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
TOLEDO GRAIN
LOCAL MEN DRAGGED
INTO OPTION FIGHT

Accused by Greenville, O., mer-
chants of having contributed $500 to
the Ohio Anti-saloon league, in order
to keep Darke county dry" Richmond
merchants are signing a paper in
which they declare the charge is false
The paper is being circulated among
local merchants by an agent for the
Darke county "drys." He says the
charge was made by the wet" organi-
zatiOn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22

Mike Gihhoa the Western weltsre
weight, and Lewis will clash r.
- Yurk II -. fusaras
Young Saylor w11ta another bout
with Joe Mandot and has offered Joe
$500 for his end n the bout takes
place In Indianapolis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
MRS. HODAPP is
SLOWLY IMPROVING

Nrs. Edward Hodapp OF N. Eighth
street. who recently underwent = ser.
lous operation at the Reid Memorial
Hospital b slowly improving.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
NO ONE WANTS TO
-.=s. CLAIMLOST HORSE
Capt. Howe Yale BO0ng His Teams Lone Against Princeton
Anyone want q horse!

Anyone want q horse!
stable occupied by William Rtn ~:
North Fifth street, and no C
to want it The horse was
West Main street by PatrolI
song. November 20. and was
the livery stable. 1t Is bello
it belongs to WIN Meet 49,
Of the city on the NationAl r6o 1T
Meek does not seem toWant Il and
Rgsby doesn't want it. The matter
has been placed In the hands Of the
police.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22

Mrs. Iva May Rau. widow Of the late
Ora Rau, who was accidently electro
cuted on September s, has been
named administrator Of the decedent's
estate. The personal property Of the
decedeut was Of the value Of $50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22

made by the Jury as follows: First,
Willard Kaufman; second, Marion
Russell: and third, Walter Murray.
The exhibit is to be open to the pub
lie every week day from nine to Ave
and on Wednesday and Saturday ev-
enings from half past seven to ten, and
Sunday afternoon from two until six.
mas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22

Appointment of guardian for Mary
J. EliasUh, who is alleged to be aged
and Of infirm mind. 10 asked in suit
filed in the circuit court by Daniel
KAntner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, Nov. o.
Hogs-Receipts 10000: light $500
6.45; heavies $5.90@e.55; pigs 1915
@5.35.
Cattle-Receipts 1900; $4.65@5.10.
|Sheep-Receipts 1900; prime 5000
40.
Calves-Choice $5.5O@S.50.
Lambs-$5.7O@5.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
PITTSBURC LIVESTOCK

Pittsburg. Nov. o.
Cattle-Receipts fair; choice $500
700; butchers, $3.50@6.0o.
Sheep-Receipts fair; prime $3.50
$40.
Hogs-Receipts 20 cars; pigs $500;
workers. $500; heeves $3.50.
Calves-Receipts $500; choice $500.
Lambs-$5.5O.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
BUMOY THE winner
OF PREMIER PRIZE
At LOCAL EXHIBIT
Famous Richmond Land
scape Artists Last Days
of Winter" One of His Nu-
merous Masterpieces.

CONTINUED from Page One.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK

Cincinnati, Nov. o.
Cattle-Receipts q; top $6-75.
FHogs-Receipts 1900; top $3.50.
Sheep-Receipts 600; top $3.50.
Lambs-$6.0O.
Calves-$8.75.
INDIANAPOLIS LIVE
STOCK
Indianspalls1lsov. Il
cattle-Reo ! TOO: sbsa k16o
Hogs-Receis 10000; 2se0
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
EAST BUFFALO LIVE
STOCK

East Buffalo, Nov. a.
Cattle-Receipts $50; primo $1,000
IT'S; butchers s3.oo@6.eo.
Hogs-Receipts 1900: workers. $500;
heavies $3.50; pigs, $500.
Sheep Receipts 10000; prime $3.50.
Calves-Receipts 200; choice $1,000
900.
Lambs-$530@5.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-22
CHICAGO GRAIN

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 22.-Wheat fr
lures 40 I'd lower; corn I'd higher
The Washington herald., 1911-06-11

@H HE commandant of Fort Matthias
|" Pushkin stood on the battlements'
scanning the horizon anxiously.
Away off TO the east, where the great
Siberian plain met the sky, outlined
against the blue as they moved upon
the top of little rise, could be seen strange
procession OF huge hemispherical objects, toll
ing along like train of monster turtles.
It was a horde Of the BashlSird Tartars,
with their travelling house-tents, and although
they were miles away, the groaning ana
the countless wheels of the tent-carriages,
borne on a gentle wind could be heard at
the fort.
Scores of horses tugged at each great tent
the fanks of the caravan and an immense
herd of horses followed in the rear;
Ivan, the courier of Orenburg, had been
right. The Bashkrd Tartars had reyolted
against the Russian rule and were coming 10
attack Fort Matthias Pushkin
Angered at what they considered excessive
demands for tribute, the Bashkirds had NUT
tered against the Russians for e long Tune
but none of the garrison OF the Tort had
dreamed that they would revolt.
The Governor Of the province had placed
such great trust in their allegiance, that com
pany after company of the three, regiments
Pushkin had been withdrawn until only four
companies remaned-barely enough to man
the three exposed sides Of the fort, for the
southern wall needed no defenders, abutting
u
sandstone bluff, that rose directly from the
bed of the river now almost dry in the heat
of summer, but a swollen torrent in winter.
Major Podonoff, the commandant, ordered
the assembly to be sounded, and gave his
directions to the soldiers for their stations
during the night. Every one commenced max
inc preparations for the conflict, which few
believed would take. place, yet which might
take Dlace within few hours.
The field-pieces of the fort were placed in
the embrasures boxes of ammunition were
oDened and cartridges distributed, muskets
cleaned and put in order, and, as the last
rays of the sun, sinking behind the dark
masses of the distant Ural mountains, gleam-
ed upon the shining helmet of the statue of
a soldier that stood in the centre of the par
ade ground. all was in readiness
Back in the foothills of the mountains,
three years before, some masses OF tin had
been discovered, and forthwith costly. appli-
onccs we're brought to the outofthc-way
place and great shafts were sunk.
From the first tin taken out of the mine, a
Hfesize statue of a soldier was cast and set
ND in the parade ground of the fort.
Beyond the tin first discovered and that
which had entered into the composition of
the soldier, none was ever found in the
mine The workmen returned to Russia and
the machinery rotted and rusted away.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-11
1HtE TIN SOLDER Jz#=@s%@@

when he told me to put the tin soldier in the
hallway to be guard for Madam Podonoff z,
said the. ordnance sergeant to himself. II
viii obey him, at any rate, for there can be
no question in that case"
He called the ordnance squad together
and they began the task of dslodging the
TIN soldier from his pedestal aad taking him
to the majors quarters
Il am glad the mine contained so little tin
that they made the soldier hollow said the
sergeant, as they stretched the tin soldier on
2 pair OF trucks, Hes heavy enough. as
With much humping and humping, the
tin soldier was placed in the corner Of the
hallway by the front door, Madam Podonof
rail. looked down into the dimly-lighted hall
"What is it" she asked.
"a soldier, mistress. to stand guard" re
piled the sergeant.
'Sls it Andrew BelskyW
'No, mistress, it is another soldier, but he
has stout heart" replied the sergeant.
Madam Podonof looked at the tin soldier
as he stood there in the dim. light, heels close
together clasping his musket tightly, and
staring fiercely at Major Podonoff,s bear-slIin
oyercoat that hung on the hat-rack opposite.
She had no thought but that it was a real
soldier, and went back to her room much
comforted.
In the parlor,sat Alexis Podonoff. reading.
1t was long past his usual bedtime, but oc-
cupied in calming the fears of the two little
girls, his mother had forgotten him, and, boy
like, he never went TO bed until told 10 DO So
The firing of the cannon had not disturbed
him, nor had he bothered his mind to find
reason why the ordnance sergeant had placed
the tin soldier in the hall, for he was deep in
the marvellous story of another tin soldier,
having selected the story, on account OF its
title, from volume of Hans Christian An
derssen's fairy tales that had been presented
to him the day before.
At last he finished the story and leaned
back in his chair. The cannonadipg had
ceased some time before, and all was silent
in the fort.
He heard slight rustling sound in the
next room, and, opening the door, discovered
the Tartar maid-servant, Kasya, hauling
from a closet rope-ladder. which was one
of his most cherished possessions.
The Podonoff house had been built in a
space that was made by removing part Of
the southern wall of the fort. The house
completely filed the space and really formed
part of the wall. The rear piazza OF the
house extended to the top of the bluff BY
fastening the rope ladder to the piazza rail
ing, Alexis was enabled to descend to the
river, for bath, or to fish, while to reach the
river in any other way required mile or
more.
What are you doing with my rope lad.
der?" asked Alexis, angrily.
IL was going to use it for a clothes
line" stammered the Tartar girl
The Washington herald., 1911-06-11

There are plenty Of other ropes that
you can use without your tearing my ladder
to pieces" aaid Alexis.
Kasya flushed hotly.
Il shall tell your mother If you don't go-
right to bed. She will make you CO. and
punish you, too, for sitting up so late"
Alexis begged her not to tell his mother.
back into the parior. turned down the lamp
stepped into the hall and ensconced himself
behind the tin soldier.
In short time he heard Kasya, come into
the parlor, walk around and 60 out. She had
apparently satisfied herself that he had gone
He crept back to his book and was soon
deep in another story, and, although he heard
a few slight noises in the back part Of the
house ne. thought II imprudent to again inS
An hour passed He heard stealthy steps
in the next room, and thinking that il wan
Kasya coming to send him TO bed, he hid be-
hind the tin soldier once more.
The steps entered the parlor. They APP
preached the door. He heard the sound Of
heavy breathing and saw the shock head
Of Tartar. warrior peer into the hall: The
the tin soldier, and il quickly drew back.
Alexis watched the doorway: speechless
with terror.
Minutes passed, and then he saw q hand,
sill, and then another hand, and the the
head and body Of the Tartar. creeping
through the door.
The Tartar was coming TO kill the tin
soldier, and, when he found that the soldier
was net real one. what would become Of
Alexis?
Silently, slowly, the Tartar crept. but the
tin soldier stood staring before him and mo-
ticed nothing The Tartar crept nearer, half
arose, drew back his arm, ready to strike
when shrek burst on the air.
Alexis leaped from his hiding place; the
tin soldier, disturbed by the sudden move
ment, tottered and fell crash upon the kneeI-
ing Tartar
Alexis bounded through the outer door.
and, in response to his cries soldiers came
hurrying up The long roll sounded. Dark
figures were issuing from the doors and win
dows Of the Podonof house The house was
full of Tartars.
The Russians charged and fought them in
hand-to-hand struggle, pushed them back
through the house and hurled them over the
bluff
The southern wall was manned, signal
rockets were fired, and by their light could
be seen a mass of Tartars fleeing down the
river-bed from the scattering hsilade above.
Almost before the fight was over, Alexis
entered the house. Insthe entry lay the dead
body of the shock-headed Tartar. killed BY
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-11

Major Podonof did not appreciate the Sc
verely simple in art, and by his commands the
statue had been painted-all except the he'll
met; but the soldiers saw in this figure, with
ITS bright blue coat and row of gilt buttons,
ITS gray trousers and white belt, its pink
lace and staring black eyes, the military spirit
OF their fatherland, and reverenced 1t ac-
cordingy.
The tin soldier was always on guard His
lace was always turned toward the East, the
quarter OF danger; and, whether It should be
horde Of .nomad Tartars in petty revolt, or
a vast Chinese amy-the vanguard Of the
swarming millions which the mysterious en-
pire of the Orient threatened to some day
send against its Russian neighbors-his eyes
would be the first to see them.
The soldiers often talked about him. stand
ing sturdily there. staring steadily and boldly
before him, and, little by little, came to re-
gard him as protecting genius, and half
believed that in the event of danger he would
step down. from his pedestal and fight side
When night had fallen, scouts were sent
out INTO the plain to bring word Of the first
movement of attack At ten o'clock the
scouts returned, and reported that the, Tartar
troops were moving toward the fort in dead
silence.
The garrison was assembled, and the men
told off to their places When the troops
were all on the rampartss,, Major Podonoff
into their midst.
He was standing by the largest howitzer
IN the fort, lanyard in hand, ready to fire
the piece, as soon as Corporal Andrew Biel-
sky should finish sighting it in the supposed
direction OF the enemy, when the old ord
nance sergeant touched him on the arm.
Madam Podonoff desires you to send a
soldier to stand guard in the hallway. She
is afraid to be alone there with her two little
girls and the little Alexis"
What can she be afraid off" asked the
major, testify. "The house is on the edge of
the bluff, and there can be no attack on that
side. The house will only be reached when
the garrison has been defeated here, and in
that case all will be lost, and it will make no
difference whether there be one or ten sol
ders guard in the hallway. Sne will be
best protected by having every man here
and every man is needed here, too"
"She would like Andrew BieslSy to be the
guard. She knows him to be trusty man !"
"Bielsky-our best cannoneer? He is
needed here, as well as every other man.
Alexis is ten years old. Give him a musket,
and let him stand guard. The tin soldier is
the only soldier of the garrison of Matthias
Pushkin who is not on the ramparts. Take
him to be a guard for Madam Podonof."
Boom! went the howitzer. The shell hur-
tied through the air and burst, but no sound
of Tartar shrieks or shouts followed its ex-
plOson.
81 wonder if the major was in earnest
The Washington herald., 1911-06-11
COPYRIGHT by JAMES BLVERSOY

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