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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-06-07
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
the table. for. as somebody has remark
ed. no dinner could be complete with
out them. The author Of Emile" aft
er helping himself pretty freely. made
the somewhat injudicious remark:
II am sure l could eat as many oys-
tiers as Samson slew Philistines."
with the same weapon" the jaw
bone Of an asst slyly inquired Voltaire.
Rousseau did not soon forget the lit
tie joke at his expense and sought an
opportunity for revenge. Not long aft
erward voltaire called at his house
during his absence. The door being
open. he walked into the library. and.
finding all the books thrown about in
confusion and covered with dust, he
traced on one Of them the word eco
chon' (pigI with his finger. Next day
he met Rousseau and said to him:
Il called at your house yesterday.
but did not find you in"
II know" replied the latter. II found
your card"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-06-07
FreckleS

New Drug That Quickly Removes
These HomeIy Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed of your freckles, as
new drug, othine-double strength
has been discovered that positively re-
moves these homely spots.
Simply get one ounce of othine-
double strength, from Leo H. Fihe, and
apply little Of it at night, and in the
morning you will see that even the
worst freckles have begun to disap-
pear, while the lighter ones have van
ished entirely. 1t is seldom that more
than an ounce is needed to complete
ly clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion
Be sure to ask for the double
strength othine, as this is sold under
guarantee of money back if it fails to
remove freckles.
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town in season is the hedge of lilac
bushes on the South of the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Leeds.
These bushes are OF great age having
been planted by members of the Jack
son family whose old homestead was
metamorphosed by Mr.. Leeds into one
more modern. They have made beauti-
full that part of town for generations
and are in the medal class
Some notable Towering plants in
mass effects OF more recent growth,
are the spirea hedge that borders the
Nicholson residence on East Main
street and the syringia bushes which
surround the Henry Gennett lawn in
the rear.
Plants, trees, flowers have person
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alities.
Municipalities and idiosyncracies-
They are an indefinable part of the
beauty of all that Is and. from SUI
perficial aspect. an invaluable decora-
tive asset to the community or environ
in which they are located
Such roses as that OF Mr.. Clayton
Hunt, such a vine as the clematis on
the Boyd house. such hedge of nlacs
as that on the Leeds lawn. which have
given pleasure 10 generations, should
be acclaimed
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EGO For Bunions
corns, caiiouses and Tired Aching
Burning, Swollen and III
Smelling Feet.

Rub on EGO and rub out all sore
ness and misery from poor tired out
feet.
Walking is a pleasure; dancing a
joy after you have treated your feet to
a rub with EGO the refined ointment.
Don't forget the name; EGO for the
feet, the only real thing for making
feet feel fine and comfortable. % cents
a jar at Leo II. Fines and money back
If not satisfied. Nothing SO good for
chilblains, chapped face and hands
and rough skin, mail orders filled by
Eco Chemical Co, Rochester, n. Y.
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Easy on Him.

Easy on Him.
Tom weldon on journey from Al
lesanA 70 Philadelphia got into q game
tet cards with young man. The
kyoung man lost steadily. Finally. as
PAfMAslpAia drew near, he was out
u tp1al oe 361.
Ths young man had hard hunt to
p1oduce ail this money From one
ipsckst no took two twenty dollar bills.
k1rem another two nves. from his
twaistcoat ten dollar goldpiece and a
s1ver dollar and from his trousers q
thalf dollar, . quarter. two dimes and
flour pennies. The flnai penny he
couldn't md. search where be would.
, I'm awful sorry" he said to Tom
tWoldon. "I'm cent short"
'Nsvsr mind. young man." said Tom
t1enially. I'VE won't stick at a cent.
lieu can give your evening paper"
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GREATEST COTTON WASH GOODS VALUES
FOUND HERE DURING JUNE
Especially the Kinds i'm Constant ReqI
Now For Summer Wear.

NOW or Summer wear.
$4,000 Cotton Corduroys in plain and fancy
coors at Observation-Disclosures. .25c Yd
Fine Silk Csc Isle Tissues ........ 25c Yd
Csc Colored Voiles ............1 Sc Yd
25c Fine Satin Striped fancy, sheer Wash
Goods at 1Sc Yd
Fine Soft Finished Chambray Ginghams. 10c Yd.
Fine 1Oc Dress Ginehams ..... S1sc Yd
Fine 1Oc Cheyiot Ginpham ..7c Yd
SC Standard Apron Ginphams ........ sc Yd
Fine Double-fold Percaes, light and dark. SC Yd
Pretty Lawns ONLY &c Yd
15c Kimono Crepes, light and dark, only sc I'd.
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Didn't Want to Reverse.

Didn't Want to Reverse.
An Irishman obtained position in a
skyscraper that was being built He
had to carry material up to the top
floor. One day he went up and couldn't
find his way down. The boss missed
him and called up to him.
Pat" 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 I won't" said Pat, "for I
time up head first"
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eionors Were Even.

When the members of a Greek letter
society in Barnard college were initial
ing two girl neophytes into frat mys-
teries just before last commencement
exercises, one Junior. who was obeying
orders. waited until street car on
Broadway. New York. had passed her.
then chased 1t for block. waving her
hand and calling frantically to the con-
ductor. who at last held up his car. the
eyes or all the passengers were on the
flushed young woman. Then. instead
Of boarding the car. the initiate dainti-
" lifted her skirt. placed a small foot
on the car step and calmly as possible
tied her shoe. taking her time to 1t.
This done. she smiled prettiiy at the
conductor and walked away after
sweetly saying Thank you"
mo. miss" said the conductor.
hsartily:"1 want to thank you"
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The Widows Complaint.

@Yes." said sad eyed man. 81 mar
ried the widow Of man who was
hanged, and thought that under the
circumstances there would be no COM
! parsons in connection with the late
lamented. but was mistaken"
did she praise him Just the same?''
rejoined his friend.
well. not exactly" was the reply.
'sbut we had not been married a week
/. before she declared that hanging was
! too good for me-,
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TAs&ino the Dose.

Testing tho Dose.
On q wet and bitter night in winter
old DIR. B. was summoned from his
snug home to attend a farmer threat
ened with pneumonia. The farmers
wife, a little woman resembling a
scared bird, reported that the patient
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nntx pa~tlx True.

Did YOU say : was deadeeat!
Nope. | never said you were dead -
Houston Post.
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called for hot punch. but that she
awaited the doctors permission before
giving it.
Make it." said DR.. B. Make it
as soon as You can, strong and hot.
and let me see IL"
The little woman soon huttered in
with the smoking punch. The doctor
took it from her hands. examined 1t.
smelled it. then drank it of and
smacked his lips in critical satisfac-
ton.
Exactly" hs said. Give your hus-
band one just like it. only half as
much.
Satisfaction.
do you know that your attentions
weary me?"
do they, indeed? I was beginning
to feel that 1 had failed to make
any impression tever."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
Fish With False Teeth.

Cap Wilson, the inventor of as many
different kinds Of spoons as there are
fish that will take them, has discov-
cred new lure for catfish. He was
on an outing among the sloughs of the
Sacramento river, when one of his
companions found him on the deck Of
his launch, roaring loudly.
whats the matter?" he inquired.
Matter? Huh! There's a $40 cat.
fish down under this boat, an I'm
a-goin' to get him if I have to seine
him out"
How do you figure catfish worth
twenty dollars?'
This way: was standin' right here
a-cleaE:n' my new set of false teeth,
when he come up to the top, looked at
me an opened his mouth. l grabbed
for the boathook to gaff him an
dropped the teeth. Plumb they went
right square into his mouth. Now
he's down there crackin' crabs with
my teeth, an got to eat clam chow
der outen salmon spoon.
Evening Post
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
NOTHING TO DO BUT WAIT
Weary Husband Simply Hopeful,
Knowing Well That He Couldn't
Do Anything Else.

Even the bright sunshine failed to
cheer the man in the motor car. He
sat all huddled up in his heavy driv-
ing coat.
A friend passed.
Halo, Johnson!" he said What
up? How long have you been here?"
"Oh, about four hours!" said the
motorist, miserably.
whats the trouble-tire burst?"
The motorist shook his head.
Engine gone wrong? Short Of pc
troll? If SO, can"
Thanks, old man. She's running
fine, and the tanks full"
"Then what the dickens is the mat
ter?"
"Oh, nothing" murmured the motor.
list. "I'm only waiting for my wife
She's been kissing her sisters new
baby ever since ten in the house
there. Perhaps she'll be finished pres
emily: then we can go home to din
ner. I'm so hungry"
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
CIVIL SERVICE SESSION
Their National Assembly Opens Its
Convention in Spokane.

Spokane. Wash. June 21.-The Ma.
tional Assembly of Civil Service Com
missions met here today for it's fifth
annual convention, with delegates
present from federal, state and mum.
cipal boards and commissions through.
out the United States.
Frank A. Chase of the Spokane city
commission delivered the opening ad-
dress and the visitors then were wei.
coined by Governor Hay. Vice-Presi.
dent G. T.. Buell.. who is head of the
chair and announced that the presi-
dent, Joseph G.. Mason OF Illinois, was
unavoidably absent. Mr.. Mason
however, had sent his address and it
was read by Mr.. Buell..
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
STATEMENT ISSUED BY COLONEL
DECLARES HE HAS ALREADY
BEEN NOMINATED.
AN UPHEAVAL DUE SOON
Little Chance Of Compromise. Say
Political leaders-Conficting
Reports from Roosevelt
Camp.

Chicago, June 2l.-That the Amer
or the country already have nominated
Theodore Roosevelt for president of
the United States and that Mr.. Roose-
welt and his followers will not recOg-
nizc the national republican conven-
ton as regular unless the Hadley mo-
tlon to oust the contested delegates
was adopted was the declaration of
manager, Senator Dixon.
The convention wa, In session exact.
ly four minutes al It's tlrst meeting
Thursday. 1t was Called to order at
IL. w y. m. ana adjourned at 1906
p. IN. until y. m, when 1t is expected
that the credentials committee would
make its report on the contested dele.
gates. Should the Hadley motion not
be adopted Colonel Roosevelt and his
followers Will bolt the convention.
The colonel will either be nominated
at a meeting held in the same hall or
the Roosevelt men win adjourn to an.
other hall and nominate him to head
an independent party. Should this
party be organized it probably will be
known as the American party. In a
carefully prepared statement Roose-
welt announced his willingness to lead
an independent light for the principles
of the progressive movement and
called upon such of his friends as
placed these principles above party
loyalty to join him in the fight
Despite the efforts of leaders to Sc
cure compromise bolt appears inn
rinent.
Coming from conference with
Roosevelt, Senator Miles Poindexter Of
Washington, one of his chief lieuten-
ants, said: 1T is certain that there
will be a bolt. as you call it. I do
not call 1t a bolt. 1t is beginning
Of a new movement in politics. We
will not be faction of the republican
party; we will be a new party, new
force in American politics."
Conflicting Roosevelt Reports.
Conflicting reports came from the
| Roosevelt headquarters that Colonel
Roosevelt had released his delegates
from all obligations to vote for him.
The colonel issued d statement which
was variously Interpreted. 1t said
The time has come when feel the t
! must make certain statements not
only to the honestly elected members
Of the republican national convention,
but to the rank and file of the re.
publican party and the honest people
| OF the entire nation. | went into this
fight for certain great principles. AT
this moment ! can only serve these
principles by continuing to bear the
personal responsibility which their ad
| vCcacy has brought me-
Former Governor Regis Post OF
Porto Rico earlier had announced that
Colonel Roosevelt had released his del
egates, but would remain in the race
and this statement was accepted by a
number OF the Roosevelt leaders. The
! cclOnerS own statement was so inter
! DTeted. O. X. Davis of the Roosevelt
| headquarters. however. said he was au
thorized by the colonel TO say the
statement rs to the release of dele
gates was absolutely false.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
OUTDOOR LIFE.
viii Not Offset the I'll Effects Of
Coffee and Tea When One Cannot
Digest Them.
A farmer says:

A farmer says: YEA
''For ten years or more I suffered
from dyspepsia and stomach trouble,
caused by the use Of coffee (Tea con-
tatns caffeine, the same drug found
in coffee), until got so bad had to
give up coffee entirely and almost give
up eating. There were times when I
could eat only boiled milk and bread; !;
and when I went to the field to work
l had to take some bread and butter
along to give me strength.
II doctored steady and took almost
everything I could get for my stomach
in the way of medicine, but if I got
any better it only lasted a little while.
I was almost walking skeleton.
zone day I read an ad for Postum
and told my wife would try it, and as
to the following facts 1 will make aft.
davit before any Judge:
II quit coffee entirely and used Pos
tum in it's place. I have regained my
health entirely and can eat anything
that is cooked to eat. have increased
in weight until now weigh more than
ever did. I have not taken any medi-
cine for my stomach since I began
vsing Postum.
my family would stick to coffee at
first. but they saw the effects it had
on me and when they were feeling
bad they began to use Postum, one at
time, until now we all use Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Ten days. trial of Postum in place
Of coffee proves the truth. an easy and
pleasant way.
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. "There's a rea.
son."
Ever read the above letter1 A new
me appears from time to time. They
re genuine, true, and full Of human
-atercst.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
COlesa CarhO1isaIve

Relieves and cures itching, torturing dis.
eases of the skin and mucous membrane.
superior Pile Cure. 25 and so cents, by
druggists For free sample write to W.
Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wis.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
Poor Father,

Mayor Turnbull, Of Canton, was
talking about a statement, made all
unconsciously by Titanic officer, that
had been a terrible black eye for the
Titanic administration.
"This statement" he said, reminds
me of little Canton boy.
Tommy, why are you so unkind
to your nurse? Why don't you love
herr his mother once asked him.
because l DON'T the enfant terri.
BILE replied. 4 just hate her! l could
pinch her cheeks like papa does!'"
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
Clapp Boom Started,

Chicago, ILL.,, June II. Moses E..
Clapp, of Minnesota. is being discussed
rs possible compromise candidate
for the presidency. The senator's
friends were in consultation with sew.
eral Representatives of both sides look.
ing to make Clapp the compromise
candidate in the breakup. 1t is not
generally regarded as serious.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
RECORD OF A
GREAT MEDICINE
Doctors Could Not Help Mrs.
Templeton
Health through Lydia E.
Pinkham's Compound.

Hooper, Nebraska. -"I am very glad
to tell how Lydia E. Pinkham' g Vegetable
Compound has helped me. For five years
suffered from female troubles 80 was
scarcely able to do my work. I Itook doc
tors medicines and used local treatments
but was not helped. I had such awful
bearing down pains and my back was 80
weak I could hardly walk and could not
ride. Ioften had to sit up nights to sleep
and my friends thought could not live
long. At my request my husband got
me a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and commenced to
take it. BY the time I had taken the
seventh bottle my health had returned
and began doing my washing and was a
we'll woman. Atone time for three weeks
/ did all the work for eighteen boarders
with no signs of my old trouble return
ing. Many have taken your medicine
after seeing what it did for me. would
not take $1,000 and be where was. You
have my permission to-. use my name if
it will aid anyone. Mrs. SUSIE TEN
PLEToN, Hooper, Nebraska.
ThePinkham record is a proud and peer
less one. It is record of constant VIC
tory over the obstinate ills of woman-ills
that deal out despair. 1>~~N
1t is an established G1EAEN[G
fact that Lydia E. M%V8N\M
Pinkham's Vegeta- ~ A~~H
BILE Compound has re- H~Tu
storedhealth to thou ~ II
sands of such suffer- C\ A~MD ~
ing women. Why W\CE$S&XS XSIM
don'tyou try tiff you GyH&ANSN
needsuch medicine? iS5K FINxH1M
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
Her Foresight.

1T is really by little things that one
can tell mans character"
Yes; l think that was the reason
Julia broke her engagement Henry
used to bring her such cheap choco-
lates."
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28

in this cOndi.
ton has cause
to suspect kid
ney trouble,
especially If
the kidney &C
ton S e e m S
d / s or dered.
Doan's Kidney
Pills b a v Q
c u r e d thou
sands. It is
the best rec
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28

ommended special kidney remedy.
Mrs. John Robinson, 90S Burney st.,
Modesto, CAL, Says: "My back was
so lame and sore was practically
helpless. My feet and ankles swelled,
puffy spots appeared beneath my eyes
and l became so dizzy I had to grasp
something to keep from falling. Relief
quickly followed the use Of Doan's
Kidney Pills and it was not long be-
fore l was enjoying good health"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remember
the Name-DOAN'S." 50c., all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28

When birds of a feather flock to-
gether it is pretty safe bet they'll try
to pluck each other.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28
HARD FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

It's hard enough to keep house if in
perfect health, but woman weak,
tired and suffering with an aching
back has a heavy burden. Any woman
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28

Garfield Tea promotes and ensures health.
Try it to be convinced. Druggists keep it.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28

For regulation of the stomach and bowels
you will find Garfield Tea very beneficial.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28

Most homely women are clever
because they have to be.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1912-06-28

Silence and blushing are the elo-
Quence of wOmen.--Chinese Proverb.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-09-27

BY virtue Of an execution. issued out Of
and under the seal OF the district court In
and for the CountXof Bottineau. and state
of North Dakota, upon atndgment rendered
and dOcketed in the said court on the 8Oth
Gay of August, 1912f1n an action wherein
H, A. Battle Is platHtif and w. II. Rea as
public administrator OF Bottineau county.
North Dakota, and Mrs. William Gre are
defendants, in favor OF said plaintiff and
against said defendants for the sum OF
$l,242.S8. debt, damagess and costs, which
execution was dtrected and delivered to
me as sheriff in and for said county OF
Bottineau, I have levied upon All the right,
title and interest Of the said defendants in
erty, situated in the said county of Bottin-
eau, viz: the south halt Of the southwest
quarter (s17a sw1D of section two (O and the
north half Of the northwest quarter ina Of
nwO OF section eleven LQ1), in township one
hundred sixty-twois (l82) north OF range
seventy-five 70 west. Fifth principal
Notice is hereby given athatI,i the under
signed as sheriff of BOtttneau county afOre-
said, Will sell the above. described real prop
erty to the highest bidder for cash at public
auction, at the front door of the court house
in the city of Bottineau, In said BOttineau
county, North Dakota, on Saturday, the 18th
day of October A. D. 1912, at the hour of two
o'clock in the afternoon OF said day, to
satisfy the said execution. together with
the interest and costs thereon.
Dated Bottineau, N. d. September 5th, A,
D., 1912.
LII Sandstrom,
Sheriff Of Bottineau county,
s sss State of North Dakota.
(Sent. 6. 13-2O-27 Oct An '7- A I-l AZ
The Bottineau courant., 1912-09-27

Michael G. Murphy, the veteran
trainer, probably has handled his last
track team. Unless plans that have
been under consideration for some time
fall through he will retire this year and
take up another branch of work.
He is said to have the backing Of
George w. Perkins and other fnanciers
in the establishment of a rest cure on
the general lines Of that run by Will
Liam Muldoon. whittier may repair tired
statesmen and others in need Of build
ing up.
The Pennsylvania trainer, as every
body knows, has been in i'll health for
many years and has found the burden
Of handling college track and field
teams increasingly heavy. The care of
the Olympic athletes was the last big
undertaking that Murphy felt himself
fitted for and he has cast about for
means of employing his knowledge Of
the conditioning Of men under circum-
stances that would allow him a little
leisure.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-09-27
Always FAIRY TaIes.

There has never been a language
spoken that has not been used for tell
ing fairy tales. Whether in hot lands
or cold, among savages or the most
cultivated nations why, not mo-
ment passes in which some one, some
where, is not telling fairy tale or
listening to one or reading one or per-
haps writing new one, which makes
it delightfully."- probable that we shall
always have them with us, however
scarce the fairies may have made
themselves in these prosaic and prac-
tical ys.-Hildegarde Hawthorne in
st Nicholas.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-09-27
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Each bid must be accompanied by g certi-
fed check for Five Hundred ($5U0.OO Dol
lars, PAYABLE to the order of ]. III. Cook,
chairman of the joint board OF Drain Com-
missioners Of Bottineau and McHenry
counties, as a guaranty that the bidder will
If successful, promptly execute satisfact-
ory contract for the faithful performance
+ Of the work. ss III III 9
The successful bidder will be required to
execute a bond In the sum equal to the full
amount Of the bid. and such bond shall be
conditioned that he shall faithfully perform
the work called for in the plans and speci-
f1catiOns. M gs-,#
Upon the award of the contract the
checks of the unsuccessful bidders shall be
returned to them, and upon the fling OF the
bond the check of the successful bidder
shall be returned to him.
Proposals must be marked Proposal for
the construction of pile bridges and adj
dressed to j. III. Trimble, secretary OF the
Joint board Of drainage commissioners,
Westhope, North Dakota. The commits
sioners reserve the right to reject any or all
bids, {ssS 4
3 .- j. ii. Trimble,
(Sept e-13-2O-2D