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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
About the Flicker,

The flicker. or yellow hammer, is one
Of the bird carpenters. Using his bill
as a chisel. be builds his home by cut
ting hole deep into Il tree trunk or
telegraph pole. The sharp. stout bill
also comes in handy for grub hunting
in the bark OF trees. The flicker is a
musician. the drummer of the bird
orchestra, and he plar3 a great rata
tat-tat" on tin roofs and drainpipes
Ants are favorite delicacy. and for
this reason he Is often seen on the
ground
The flicker is handsomely colored.
His gray head is set off by a crimson
band. The brown back is evenly bar
red with black and shows large white
patch when he flies. The wings are
black barred above and show a beau
tiful golden color underneath as he
flies overhead.
family of young flickers is most in
teresting to study. The little fellows
are noisy in demanding their food
and whine for it like a lot of young
puppies. They gulp down worm after
worm until one should think their stom-
achs would burst. but still they cry
for more. AS they grow older they
become saucy and scream loudly if
they see anything new or interesting
They soon learn good manners when
they get out in the world and act as
respectfully Is any other bird.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Tho Power of the Breath,

When you have breathed into a
paper bag in order to initiate it, for the
fun Of popping it afterward with your
fist, have you ever asked yourself what
is the power Of your lungs? You are
aware that this force is capable of
being measured by the instrument call
ed the spirometer. which you will often
see at fairs. You may replace this
elaborate affair with simple paper
bag.
Let your bag be long and rather mar
row. Of sufficiently strong fabric
Lay it tiat on the edge Of the table. its
mouth toward you; charge it with
gradually increasing weights. such as
books; then begin to blow, and you
will be fairly astonished at the weight
your breath is able to balance AS
soon as you have become expert you
will find it quite easy to upset a couple
OF heavy books, one above the other,
by blowing underneath them.-Magical
Experiments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Necklaces and Buckles.

Necklaces will undoubtedly continue
their present popularity. says the Dry
Goods Economist. In these the irti.
cations are that the thin or delicate
chains equipped with a single pendant
generally accompanied by a dainty
drop Of some kind or other, preferably
IN color harmonizing with either the
wearer's millinery or costume, will be
most favored.
Girdles Of all kinds will be strong
feature of fancy gowns next fall and
winter. Those composed of wooden
beads in q latticework will be used
alone and as a bordering on chiffon,
satin. etc. Linked metal and jeweled
effects are shown in the new lines. and
wide black velvet ribbon gtrdles with
the ends deliberately embroidered in
gold, silver. bright silks and chenille
and frequently studded with imitation
jewelry. =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Bitter Wits,

voltaire and Rousseau, though on
friendly terms. were in the habit OF
firing OF pointed jokes at one another.
One day Rousseau was dining with
Voltaire. and oysters were brought on
tie table. for. as somebody has remark
ed. no dinner could be complete with
cut them. The author Of Emile" aft
er helping himself pretty freely. made
the somewhat injudicious remark:
Il am sure | could cat as many oys-
tiers as Samson slew Philistines''
with the same weaponT' (the Jaw.
bone OF an ASST sly'y inquired Voltaire.
Rousseau did not soon forget the lit
he joke at his expense and sought an
opportunity for revenge Not long aft.
err-ard Voitaire called at his house
during his absence. The door being
open. he walked into the library. aud,
finding all the books thrown about In
confusion and covered with dust, be
traced on one Of them the word "co
Iaon" (pis, with his finger. Next day
ae met Rousseau and said to him:
II called at your house yesterday.
but did not find you fn."
II know" replied the latter. II found
gear card"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Agreed With tho Admiral.

Sir John Fisher. who recently re
signed as first sen lord of England, is
a bluff, blunt old fashioned seaman
about whom anec dotes cluster as bees
on a honeycomb. One of the classics
has to do with former boatswain on
Fishers ship. who insisted upon seeing
him at the admiralty offices in London
Fisher was busy and refused to be
bothered "Hi'll stay h'until Hi do see
i'm said the boatswain.
Sir John was not in good humor and
when this was reported to him he
snapped out. IN see him in hell"
The boatswain had edged into the
office and heard this promise. Hi
know that, Sir John" said he. but
Hi want to ave talk with you first"
And he had the talk
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
TOURISTS NOT HURT
But Lightning Killed Nine
Saddle Horses.
National News ASSociation1


San Francisco. July e2-Nine hors-
es ridden by eastern tourists on one
of the streep trail in Yosemite valley
We're killed by a bolt of lightning and
not one of the riders was injured. All
We're thrown violently to the ground.
but escaped serious injury.
The tourists started for the top OF
Glacier Point. They had reached the
summit and were preparing for the
descent when a thunderstorm OF great
violence arose. In spite of the heavy
rain the party continued their way
down the steep trail. which winds
along the face of the cliff.
There were ten in the party and
they were within few feet of each
other, proceeding slowly. The upper
end of the column was passing under
a tree when there came a roar OF
thunder. and in an instant there was a
flash OF blue fire which enveloped the
tree and the entire line of travellers
went down.
Only one horse survived the shock.
The riders We're all stunned. but in
less than half an hour started on the
return journey on foot.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Sonrethina to Live For.

Three little girls were playing. The
mother of one came into the room and
engaged the children in conversation
Marian. what are you going to be
when you grow up?" she asked.
Il am going to be famous singer"
size replied.
And you. Susie. what are you to
be-"
"Oh, l am going to write stories
when grow up" she answered.
And what is Marjorie to be?" con-
tinued the mother.
Marjorie. aged Eve. thought seriously
a moment. and then said. We'll. am
not sure. but l think I'll be a widow"
-Delineator.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
sand as Fire Extinouisher.

Why are pals OF sand kept hanging
in some buildings? 1t is the usual
thing TO see hanging in large building
museums, factories, ofices-rows o.
pals containing liquid which can b
used for extinguishing the flames IL
case Of fire. 1t Is quite common now
adays to see also pail of sand hang
ing with the others or in a place by
itself. This sand is for use in case
Of fire caused By an accident TO the
electric wires. bringing about what is
known as a short circuit" II water
were used it would spread the cleo
trio current and probably increase the
damage. but sand. properly used. very
quickly extinguishes the fiames.-Chris-
tian Science Monitor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Stuck to tho Rule.

A Platform lecturer who was green
on the job was demonstrated with BY
the manager OF his bureau as follows:
why. they tell me that down at John
sOnburE you lectured two hours. Thats
too long. The committee says that
more than half your audience left be-
fore you We're nearly through"
well. let ME tell you" protested the
new lecturer: You told me when you
started me out that | should make It
a rule to quit while the audience want
ed more. And I'll be hanged II l saw
any signs OF their wanting more at any
time. so just kept on."-Chicago Rec
ord Herald
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
LAME DUCK HAVEN
HAS BEEN DOOMED
Sen. Cummins Wins Fight
for Abolition of None
tary Commission.

Washington, July Ex-senator Cum
minis of Iowa, has won mis- fight TO
compel the national monetary com
mission to submit its report to CON
the commission Immediately thereaf-
ter. AS a result the principal haven
for political lame ducks will be aool-
ished.
Under the enabling act the commits
sion might continue in existence I'M
til 1914 if not otherwise disturbed.
The commission has cost $500, 900 up
to date.
Senator Cummins was moved to in
troduce his bill largely by the scan
dalous proportions which the commits
sion evil was assuming. Almost all
OF the old guard" representatives
the polls have berths on various com
missions at the same salary they re-
ceived in congress. In some instances
even higher compensation has been
given.
Lame Ducks" to Lose Jobs
Retired statesmen on the monetary
commission are former Senators AL
drich, Burrows, Hale, Teller, Money,
Flint and Taliaferro and former Rep
resentatives Bonynse and McaLuslin.
Each draws salary of $500 a year.
In response to the agitation against
the commission which has been brew
ing in congress, former Senator Al
dr1ch, chairman of the body, sent
word a few days ago to the regular
Republican leaders in the senate that
he would be ready to present his re-
port when congress convenes next De
cember
This report will be recommends
ton for legislation reforming evils in
the financial system of the country.
Accompanying it will be the draft of
bill for this purpose.
Senator Cummins last April intro
duced his bill to compel the commits
sion to report and disband not later
than next December. The bill was
referred to the committee on finance
and nothing more was heard of it I'M
til the Iowa senator began to demand
action.
The regular Republicans on the fl
nance committee did not want to or
fend Mr.. Aldrich, so they refused to
consider the bill. Senator Cummins
threatened to move the discharge of
the committee, and the indications
were that there would be plenty of
votes to achieve this end.
Favorable Report on Bill.
At this jun tture Chairman Aldrich
communicated the intelligence that he
intended to bring in his report in De-
cember anyway. The regular Repub-
licans on the finance committee there>
fore decided Their would be no harm
in passing a bill requiring Mr.. Aid
rich to do what he intended to do vol
UNFAIRLY.
Chairman Penrose of the finance
committee reportsd the Cummins bill
to the senate today with favorable
but on account of
the absence of Senator Bailey consid-
Grafton of the bill was postponed. Its
passage is assured.
The resignation of Secretary of
State Knox from the commission was
Senator Penrose was APP
pointed to fill the vacancy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

Smart society at Newport Is inter
ested in the opening Of Marble House
by Mrs. o. H p. Belmont. for it is be
lieved that this fact indicates the
Duchess OF Marlborough is likely to
come over with her two sons to visit
her mother for part Of the season
Mrs. Belmont has not occupied this
palace for a number Of seasons, and
that she should do so now is matter
Of gratiicatio to members OF the
smart set, who hope that she may en-
terrain as of old. Even if her daugh-
ter does not come to America Mrs.
Belmont has her son Harold with her
and may give something for him. Her
entertainments are never dull. and. al
though she is so active suffragist and
for some time has given most Of her
attention to the movement, she is still
as secure in social leadership as ever.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

very important part in this years
naval maneuvers. The completion OF
the Thueringen is an event of the
greatest Importance 20 the German
navy, for she is the first of the Ger
man Dreadnaughts carrying anything
larger than an eleven inch gun. Her
displacement is $4,000 tons and she
carries an armament of twelve 1872
inch, twelv 90 inch and sixteen "a
inch guns and six torpedo tubes, while
her belt of armor is eleven inches
thick amidships taperng to inchese
fore and aft German navy officers
proudly assert that the Theuringen
compares favorably with the latest
English battleships, the Hercules"
and COLOSSUS" which are only 10000
tons and carry ten Pinch and sixteen
4-inchm guns. But, on the other hand,
the disposition of the Theurngen's
principal guns can hardly be regard
ed as satisfactory. The six turrets
are arranged one on the center line
forward and one aft, while the others
are at the four corners of the super
structure. Although carrying two big
guns more than the Hercules the
Thueringen can, therefore, bring only
eight guns to bear on the broadside
as against ten, and she is also inferior
art, only six guns bearing as COM
pared with eight on the British ship.
Forward the vessels have six guns
each. In the aggregate, however, the
TheurinSen is much superior to the
Hercules, her total gunfire being 49,
$50 pounds as compared with 1896
pounds for the British ship
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Den. a JoIIv Game.

Den" is a good out OF doors game.
Each boy takes the name of a wild
beast and has tree to himself, which
represents his den. Any player who
leaves his den IS liable to be tagged by
the next one out. The best runner gen
orally starts out first. second pursues
him. and so on until all may be out at
once. II a player can tag any one he
has right to capture. he takes him
home to his own den. aud the latter
must help him to take the rest. The
pursuer cannot he tagged while bring
ing home prisoner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
The Gas Stove.

To economic in the use Of gas OBJ
serve these rules:
Have all cooking ready for the blaze
before the burner is lighted.
The burner may be extinguished q
few moments before your cooking Is
finished and still retain heat enough
for the purpose.
At night turn OF the stopcock be
tween the stove and the main pipe to
prevent waste.
Never use large burner when q
small one will do.
strip Of asbestos pinned around a
burner causes the heat to concentrate
On the cooking instead Of scattering
into the atmosphere
II you heat by stove utilize the space
under the fancy top for cooking.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
a New Button Button,

The orientals play button" with a
fruit stone. Instead of saying Button.
button. who's got the button:" the
leader sings:
Something for all, pip for one;
Four o'clock seeds and pineapple bun:
Pewter, please and powder--run.
As the leader shouts the last word
the child who has the stone starts for
the goal, which he sometimes makes
without getting caught; then he has
the stone a second time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
A PICNIC DAINTY.

Ham Served In Gelatin q Delicious
Cold Dish.
A glorious dish for the picnic or 9th
or outdoor frolic is jellied ham. Il
looks just as nice as it tastes, and that
is saying a good deal. Good House
keeping tells how to make 1t, and II
you have a wish to try it here is the
recipe:
Mince fine sufficient cold boiled ham
to make a cupful, season well will
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
JELLIED HAM.

salt. pepper, paprika and n few drops
Of onion juice and moisten with one
cupful Of thick sauce to which have
been added a little red coloring and a
heaping teaspoonful Of granulated gel
ready a number of small mods lined
with aspie jelly, fill the molds with the
ham mixture and set in a cold place
to harden. Turn out and serve very
cold with mayonnaise dressing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

The three handsome boys in the il
lustration are sons Of Crown Prince
William of Germany. eldest son of
the kaiser. They do not differ in ap-
pearance from youngsters that may be
seen every day in this country. Royal
birth. according TO American ideas.
adds nothing to boy or girl. True
worth is what we appreciate in this
land of the free. The voungster on
the left is Prince Wilhelm Frederick.
born July 4, 1906: on the right is
Prince Louis Ferdinand born Nov. g..
1907. and In the middle is little Prince
Hubert. who will be two years old
next September.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
A Summer Soma,

Butterfly, futter by. skinlu1ing the clover
Bee. buzz your drowsy song over and
over
Tell Of the summer sun.
Sing that the winters done
Flutter by. butterfly: hum, golden rover.
Deep in the meadows the daisies ar.
swinging.
Out OF the thicket a thrush song is ring.
ing
Mellow wind. yellow light.
All the worlds warm and hriph,
Everything summers dear praises is sing.
ing.
Youths COMPANION
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

London, July 22.-The coming toul
of the United States by Admiral Togo
Is at present engaging the attention OF
his suite. Trunks are being packed
and all the Admiral's effects put il
readiness for his speedy departure.
Admiral Togo will arrive in New
York on August 4, where he will be
met by Captain Templn Potts, Chic
of the Naval Intelligence Bureau. who
will look after the distinguished for,
cigner during his stay in the United
States His itinerary will include the
cities OF Boston. Philadelphia, New
York and Washington.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Makjno II Rioht.

On one of the southern railroads q
negro Sound employment rs a fireman
On his first trip he noticed that the
steam gauge showed 300 pounds. the
hand pointing in the direction of the
engineer. See the way that hand is
pointinCt" said the engineer Yes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Tod Him thu NA,Aa

Lord Durerin when he was q young
man In Dublin always used a certain
jaunting car driven by an old Irish
man. who. however. did not know the
name OF his patron. Well. Pat" said
Dufferin one fine morning. what Is
the news today:" II don't think Of
ANYTHING. SIR" was Pats reply. Then
as an afterthouGht. Yes. they do say
that that one eyed Dufferin Is going to
marry Kate Hamilton."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
She Was Different,

John" asked his wife. who was
writing to one of her former school
mates. (which is proper-to say. I diff
fer from you or I differ with your"
Tell her you differ from her IN
derstand that she lets her husband
keep part Of his salary to have fun
with himself."-Chicago Record Her
aid
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
Didn't Want to Reverse,

An Irislinen obtained a position IN q
zkyscraper that was being built. He
lad to carry material up to the top
.oor. One day he went up and couldn't
End his way down. The boss missed
kim and called up to him.
Pa" said the boss. why don't you
come DOWN.
Il don't know the way" said Pat.
well. come down the way you went
up"
Faith and won't" said Pat, "for I
came up head first"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
4 EsiiurA.

Mamma-What in the world is max
ing the baby cry so. l wonder:' Little
Eva-I guess he's mad cause l tried
to make him smile with your glove
tretcher.-Chiccgo News
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

sab" Well" continued the man at
the throttle. you want TO keep that
hand pointing AT me all the time
They ran along for about fifteen
miles. and the steam went down. The
hand began to point toward the fire
mans seat The negro watched ii in
tently. Finally he stepped over to the
engineer end tapped him on the shout.
der, saying, Cap, All spect you'd bet
Ter get over on the other side awhile"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22
CanA-.ic liHeui&x

Old Lady turning TO neighbor dur
ing last act Of trasedy,-Eh. mister.
but them 'Anlets 'ad deal O. trouble
in their family.-London Punch.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

Germany's sixth Dreadnaught, the
battleship Thuerinsen las now been
put into commission and made a unit
in the High Sea fleet which will play
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

Time enough" always proves lit
tie enough.-Franklin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

n sensation has been caused in
France by the announcement that the
krupp firm has bought land between
Mauhourg and Fcisnies, and intends
To erect factory for building loco
motives. There is great Indignation
all over France that the great Ger
man firm should be permitted to set
ioothold on French soil.
The land was obtained by an anony-
nous buyer. aud the price offered was
$4,000, nearly three times the
amount originally given 70, the land
by its late owner. The deal was made
through man from Brussels. and i.
was the kcelnische Zeitrng that an
nounced that the real buyer was the
Krupp firm.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-22

Gold mining in Sutherlandshire has
now begun with will and the Duke
of Sutherlands mining camp at Kill
donan is in full swing 1t is located
near the Suisgill Burn, a typical Scot
fish stream flowing midst kid and
barren country, not unlike parts OF
South Africa in some respects.
Mr. William Heath, who is an expe-
rienced Klondyke miner, is in charge
of the search for gold, and he has I'M
der him gang of seventeen laborers
1t is hoped that the new industry will
shortly employ very large number
of men, for work is badly wanted
here
To house the miners two large tents
have been put up for there is to be
accommodations near the lonely
stream where the gold is being found
One of the tents is used as a dining
room and the other as a dormitory
Amongst the equipment OF the camp
are a blacksmith'G forge and carpen-
ter's shop, and the venture is being
conducted in a serious, energetic and
business like way.
The gravel in which the gold is
found is being washed in sluices and
to facilitate this the burn has been
damned in two places in order to con-
centrate the flow of water and OBJ
tain it in sufficient quantities
Several tons OF gold bearing gravel
can now be washed each day, and
those behind the project expect rich
results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-31
LOCAL BRIEFS.


Arthur Ref will leave tomorrow for
Chiffon, wis.
John Downing left this afternoon for
Pontiac. this state,
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Peter f..
Ruppe, son. Sunday morning.
Charles Lieblein and wife left yes
terday for lake trip to Buffalo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beccham Barker of
Osceola will leave this week for visit
in England
Albert James of Centennial has re-
turned from months visit In Mil
waulSec
Decorators are at work redecorating
tho exterior of the Franklin school in
Red Jacket.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Red Jacket village council will he
held tomorrow evening.
Mark Train of the Johnson Vivian
store, has left for Chicago and New
York on n purchasing trip.
Mrs ~ r. Kaiser and son oil
Houghton, are visiting with Mrs Kali
sers parents on Mine street
Misses Kate and Mary MacDouga
have returned from the canal. where
they have been spending few days.
Richard Klau of Milwaukee arrived
in the city Saturday to call on his