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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09

Performed In Tsssn 9quarss With <he
crudsst Kind sf 8esosry.
From the beginning Of the pageant
In the old mystery and miracle plays
OF the twelfth century to the saabo-
rate and highly artistic productions Of
tho tweneieth II indeed tar cry. Not
only was the work Of these early &C
tors far below modern histrionic stand
ards. but the stage setting. although
the most complicated effects were at
tempted. was OF the crudest The mys-
teries were performed In the town
squares on two story scaffoldings.
Saints and angels descended from
above on very visible ropes. The dood
and the Red sea were represented by
q hole dug in the square and Oiled
with water and 50 small that q row.
boat might only with. difficulty turn
around therein. Here sea Voyages
were made from Marseilles to Pales-
tine with one shove Of the oar. These
were the properties. Irrepressible me-
dieval Imagination dtd the rest.
The mystery plays were dramatiza-
lions Of the Bible performed BY the
different trade guilds Of the town.
each guild giving the part Of the story
established a. its own by immemorial
custom. The fshwives and prentices
from all the country round thronged
into York or Chester whenever a pag-
cant was to be given. Royalty fire.
quently graced the psrformances.-
From the Four Seas.
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Peculiar After Effects
Of Grip This Year.

lesvss kIdnsys In Weakened condl-
tion.
Doctors in all parts Of the country
have been kept busy with the cpl
dsmic- Of grip which has visited %
many homes. The symptoms Of grip
this year are very distressing and
leave the system in . run down condi-
ton. particularly the kidneys which
seem to suffer most. - every victim
complains Of lame back and urinary
troubles which should not be neglect
cd, - these danger signals often lead
to more serious sickness, such n
dreaded Bright's Disease. Local drug.
gists report . large sale on DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root which 20 many peo-
pie say soon heals and strengthens the
kidneys after an attack Of grip.
Swamp-Root 10 q great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy. and, being an
herbal compound. has a gentle healing
effect on the kidneys, which il almost
Immediately noticed by those who try
1t. DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N.
Y, offer to send q sample bottle Of
Swamp-Root, free by mail. to every
sufferer who requests It. A trial will
convince any one who may be in need
Of 1t. Regular size bottles Scots and
800. For sale at all druggists. Be
sure to mention this paper.
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BRIDES IN WHITE.

Il Was Mary Stuart Whe Set the
Fashion For That ceier.
The majority Of brides choose white
when selecting their wedding dress be-
cause it 10 the conventional color. and
many persons are Of the opinion that
it always has been favored AZ a mat
ter Of fact. 1t Is Of comparatively mod
ern origin. and In most eastern coun-
tries pink IL the bridal color.
During the middle ages and In the
renaissance period brides wore GRIM
son to the exclusion Of all other coiors.
Most Of the Plantagenet and Tudor
queens were married In that vivid hue.
which II still popular in parts Of Brit
tAny. where the bride 10 usually
dressed in crimson brocade.
It was Mary Stuart who hrst changed
tho color Of the bridal garments. At
her marriage with Francis II. Of
France in 1868. which took place not
before the altar. but before the great
doors Of Notre Dame. she was gowned
in white brocade. with q train Of pale
blue Persian velvet six yards in length.
This innovation caused a great stir
in the fashionable world Of that time.
1t was not. however. until quite the
end of the seventeenth century that
pure white-the color worn BY royal
widows-became popular for bridal
garments.-London Sketch.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09

Jefferson end the Patent oniee.
The first patron OF our patent system
was Thomas Jefferson. who during
three years gave his personal attention
to every application for a patent He
used to call the secretary Of war and
the attorney general to examine and
scrutinize with him. and they did 1t 70
thoroughly that in one year-the first
they granted only three patents. The
very first patent Of all was given to
Samuel Hopkins in 1870 for pearl ash
es. Mr.. Jefferson held that the patent
system was not one for creating rev.
enue. but for encouraging a production
OF that which IL to be Of benefit to the
whole people. In the 6rst twelve years
a single clerk In the state department
and a few pigeonholes were all that
the business of the Office required.
Then a Dr.. Thornton took charge Of 1t
and devoted himself to It m q hobby.
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IMPORTANT TENNIS
MEETING IS HELD
tNational News As.oela.,oa,

tNational News Associatloal
NEW YORK. Feb. s.-Reprssenta-
tives of the several hundred prominent
tennis clubs and associations through
out the country are arriving from al
directions to attend the thirty-Arst an
nual meeting of the United States Ma
tional Lawn Tennis Association 10 be
held tomorrow At the Waldorf-Astor in
this city. The meeting promises to be
one of unusual interest and importance
to all devotees of the game. The awar-
ding of the championships for 1917 IL
one Of the flrst matters to be taken up
at the meeting. The effort to take the
big tournament away from Newport
where the event has been held regu-
larly for a number of years, will be
renewed. The Point Judith Country
Club Of Narragansett Pier viii make .
strong bid for both the singles and
doubles events. Philadelphia will also
be a factor, and the Merton Cricket
Club of Haverford and the German
town Club will enter the field IL the
decision IL against Newport. Another
important matter to engage the atten-
ton Of the meeting is the proposed
adoption Of new rules to govern the
Ranking Committee. A successor will
be elected to succeed James Dwight of
Boston. the veteran president OF the
association. who has declined to stand
for reelection. Among those promi.
nently mentioned to succeed him are
William A. Larned. the present cham
pion. and Henry w. Slocum. former
champion and president.
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GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES,

Racial Marks Left BY Our Early tx.
piorses and Settlers.
While most Of the states Of the Mis-
sissippi valley, besides countless riv-
ers and lakes In all parts of the coup-
try. bear Indian names. but a small
number only Of the towns that are
the work Of the white man have adopt
ed names borrowed from the original
owners Of the land. Not one In ten. 1t
has been pointed out. Of the $50 large
cities has an Indian name, and among
those that have It IN usually an adop-
ton from some neighboring lake or
stream.
The early explorers and settlers have
left their racial marks. Up the Hud-
son and Mohawk the trail Of the
Dutchman is pretty clear. The French
influence in northern New York and
Vermont and along the line Of the
great lakes ia familiar in many names.
Mississippi has no saints in its
list, whereas. across the river. Louisi-
ana. by nine parishes and many towns.
rivers and lakes. perpetuates the re-
ligious tenets Of its early settlers.
Kentucky and Tennessee evidence the
vocabulary Of the hunter and trapper:
Montana and Idaho that Of the miner.
All the region acquired from Mexico.
particularly southern California. main
tains in its place names the memory of
its Spanish explorers and settlers.
There are relatively few Indian
names on the Pacific coast. North of
the Spanish belt capes and towns fire.
quently reflect the loyalty Of early set
tiers to the older states Of the Union
Pittsburg Press.
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THE FRUGAL ARABS.

Thsy Live on Two Simple Meals Of
Bread and Dates . Day.
The daily routine Of the Arab is sim
pie and we'll ordered. He is up with
the daybreak and as soon as possible
loads his camels: then he rides for
some four or five hours before he has
his first morning meal: then he is of
again until late in the afternoon, when
a halt IS made for the night. Supper
usually consists Of warm bread. with
an onion or dates a. a relish. Bread
is prepared in as simple a manner as
possible. While the coarse 1our and
water are being kneaded into dough a
large nre Is made. which provides q
good heap Of hot ashes. On part Of
these the dattened dough Is laid. then
covered with the remainder Of the
ashes.
In about fifteen minutes the dough
is sufficiently baked. 1t il then well
beaten to free it from ashes, broken in
pieces and divided among those who
from their bags have contributed the
meal After the evening feast coffee
10 made by some member of the party
and, poured out into tiny cups. is SOL
EMMY handed around to each one
Dates often take the place Of bread
in Arabia There are many varieties.
and the composition Of the date does
not differ 20 very much from that Of
bread. Fat Is lacking In both. but
this II supplied by the butter churned
In skin bags suspended from q tripod
and shaken or rolled ON the ground
Chicago News
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A pretty table set for q valentine
luncheon has . centerpiece formed OF
q low bowl Of Boston buds. the small.
fragrant pink roses which because Of
than most kinds. In this asparagus
fern is thrust plentifully. A pink rib
bon Is tied around the bowl. with big
bow at one side. and from this come
out narrow strips Of pink ribbon to
each place. where they are attached to
q place card. II the luncheon II a small
one four candles-if large. six-are
used for lighting, shaded with fancy
pink shades.
If possible have original sketches in
ink or water color on the place cards,
or they might be made Of pink card
board. cut heart shape, with the name
and m appropriate verse printed on
them. They should be made to look
like valentines a. much rs possible. A
tiny pink envelope addressed to each
guest might be found at the places.
with a valentine inside. II the place
cards are place cards only more fun
and interest will result IL valentine Is
tucked away at each place also. The
heart shaped valentine illustrated Is
provided with a cardboard back SO
that it may be used as dinner or
luncheon place card. The patriotic can
die shades are especially made for
Washington's birthday parties and are
in the form of cherry tree trunks with
openings at the top for the tall candles.
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Professor Russell's class at
Y. M. C.. A., 1880 tonight.
COL. REPUBLICANS
SEEKING HARMONY
(Nationai News Association,

:, National News Association>
DENVER. Colo. Feb. 9.-Next Mon
day will be . notable day for Colorado
Republicans. II plans now completed
are successfully carried out. A big
Harmony" conference il to be held
here on that day, and the expectation
10 that peace will be restored among
the rival factions In which the party
In this state has been 10 long divided.
Supporters Of President Taft and the
followers Of Roosevelt and La Toilette.
standpatters and progressives. all have
been invited to join in the conference.
and the Republican editors Of the state
will be he0e en- masse to help the peace
plans along. The state committee will
meet In the forenoon to fix upon the
time and place for holding the state
convention. In tho evening Lincoln
Day banquet will be held with former
Senator Beveridge Of Indiana ~ the
chief speaker, - y .. y. . -@s
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Free lunch, roast pig, at
Mecca Saloon, Saturday at
500 o'clock, Gil Main street.
SGT
An lneonvoniont Plane,

An lneonvenient Plane.
Leopold de Meyer Of Dresden. q bril-.
liant and popular pianist Of his day.
was once summoned to play before the
sultan OF Constantinople. Going thith-
or. he borrowed a grand piano from
one of the Austrian secretaries Of lega.
ton and had 1t set up In a large recep-
ton room at the palace. There he
awaited the coming of the sultan, but
when that Intelligent monarch entered
the room he started back in alarm and
demanded Of his attendants what that
monster was standing there on three
legs Explanations followed. but were
in vain. The legs had to be taken or
and the body Of the instrument laid
dat on the door, and Leopold do Meyer,
squatting cross legged on n mat, went
through his program as best he could
in that awkward attitude and without
pedals. But the commander Of the
faithful was delighted. and when the
last piece was played gave the artist
over 5000 n backsheesh.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09
Not q BAD Precedent.


Some Of the beauties Of ancient Rome
had marble busts sculptured Of them
selves, on which were placed different
wigs corresponding to the change Of
style and coloring. II modern woman
followed suit there would be fewer
atrocious coi6ures.
A mirror should reveal unbecoming-
ness. but it does not seem to do 90. A
bust Of oneself. bedecked with chignon.
Psyche. Greek coils or the present
dagueEreotype dishgurations. could not
fail to be a convincing proof Of our.
selves n others see Us.
The greatest beauty cannot afford to
tribe with her hairdressing. It b only
the plain woman who boldly de1es
looks to be in the style.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09
Horse Riding IN Ancient T;mss.

Stirrups were unknown to the an
clients. Along the public roads there
were placed stones to enable the horse
men to mount. Sdrrups were used to
some extent in the dfth century. but
were not common even 50 late a. the
twelfth. Horseshoeing Is q very an
cient art. It II represented on 4 coin
Of Tarentum Of about $50 b. G. It 70
said that william the Conquerof
brought the fsrst iron horseshoe to
EneAand.-London Graphic.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09
RuMELY CO. HOLDS
ANNUAL ELECTION
S. S. Strattan, Jr., Formerly
Of Richmond, Chosen
Secretary of Concern.

NSssseWs~seS 0H0~so'
LA FORTE, Ind. Feb. 9.-The an
nual meeting Of the Stockholders OF
the II. Rumely Co. has just been held.
" the 910.000.O00 issue Of common
stock, $780, 900 was represented ~
the meeting ut which the principal bus
1nsss was the election Of directors and
the subsequent election Of officers by
the new board Of directors. A. J.
Rumsly will continue ~ president. J.
J. Rumely ~ vice president. Dr. Ed.
ward A. Rumely II treasurer and gem
eral manager. and g. 8. Strattan. Jr..
formerly an official Of the GaAr.Scott
Co.. 10 the new secretary Of the COM
pany.
The membership Of the board Of d.
Tectors has been increased from seven
to eleven and IL composed of the fol-
lowing strong and influential figures
In the financial world:
Alonzo Potter. New York banker.
eon Of the late Bishop Potter.
c. X. Warren. featherbone manu-.
facturer Of Three Oaks.
Max Hawitx, New York business
man.
Hemsn Clifford. Chicago banker.
James A. Patten. the wheat king.
A. J. Rumely. LaPofte.
J. J. Rumely. LaPorte.
John Wolf. LaPorte.
Charles A. La Fever. Battle Greek.
formerly identified with the Advance
plant.
8. 8. Strattan, Jr., formerly Of the
Gaar, Scott Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09

The commander of the Second Life
Guards has ordered the regimental
band to cease playing in the Barracks
square, Windsor, after church parade
on Sundays because of the neglect of
civilians to show respect for the ma
tional anthem by the raising of the hat
or other form of salute.
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Where the Minister Was Wrsns.

Where the Minister Was Weonl.
The minister prayed ut my bed
side," said the gentle old lady. He
thanked the Lord for giving me SO
much patience to bear my aniictions.
but told him I didn't have 4 spark
of patience. What I did have were
friends and kindly visitors and now-
ers and fruit and tender messages
sent in every day to tell me that folks
cared about me still. 1t wasn't my
patience that carried me through: It
was the goodness Of other people,
Newark News.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09

Aaore Curious Than Comfortable.
The Mashukulumbui natives of
northwestern Rhodesia have q uost
wonderful headdress. which In made
M Of cuttings OF hair from other boys
heads mixed with mud and grease.
Sometimes these topknots are studded
with all sorts Of curiositieA such -
beads. bits OF broken crocksry. btaas
paper fasteners (the latter generally
stolen by the native messenger from
the native commissioner otaces. feath-
ers. and % forth. The result forms one
Of the most curious coi6ures IN tho
world.-I.nndon StraAd.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09
New Fancy WOrjg.

A new and engaging set Of fancy
work 10 the crocheting Of chain mesh
bags in gold. silver or other metal
threads. The top Of the bag IL finished
in 4 shell or picot stitch. and If a very
elaborate affair il desired the same
decoration In used at the sides and
lower edge. 1t b doubtful. however. II
the extra frills are an improvement.
The finished product il lined With satin
and drawn up by u cord and tassel.
Candle shades and other Frenchy
little things are evolved in the same
way. and those who have become
adopts In the art are never at . lsss
for sift2
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Too Early.

Tee Early.
One raw February morning IN In
structor in the University Of Michigan
was calling the roll Of an 8 O'Clock
class In English.
''Mr. Robbins" said he.
There was no answer.
''Mr. Robbins" In Q eighty loader
voice.
Still no reply.
'Ah." said the Instructor. with q
quiet smile. come to think Of 1t. It n
rather early for robins"
The instructor was the late Moses
Colt Tyler, who later became profess
sor Of history at Cornell. and 1t shows
him in the pleasing light Of . man who
could be boyishly gay at q gray and
cherries hour-no small feat. If one
stops to consider an Instructors provo
cations to morning dullnesf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09

The curtailed income of theCharter-
house, Thackeray's old Gray Friars, %
the tercentenary Of which was recently
celebrated, has compelled a reduction
of gentlemen pensioners cared for there
from eighty to sixty-three.
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Card or THANKS.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kindness shown dur
ing the sickness and death of our be-
loved mother and for the beautiful
floral offerings.
Phane Maokie,
Harry Mackie.
Rose Mackie.
Mrs. John McAvoy.
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A sum of two million francs will be
distributed this year and every sue
ceeding year until 1921. among the
French olive growers. This will be a
bounty averaging SILT an acre.
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Pueeina II Mildlv.

That man seems to be proud Of his
stupidity" said the impetuous person.
II wouldn't put II that way" replied
the conservative friend ~I'd merely
suggest that when It comes to q thirst
for wisdom he's . prohibitionise"-Ex.
chance
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-02-09

The hour Was divided into sixty min
utes because no other smaller number
has % many divisions ~ sixty. It can
- evenly divided BY :. :. I, s. 6. 10. II.
u. -. ana So HI
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the use of some other. One IL an &C
complished harpist and pianist. one is
. master of the cornet, another plays
the clarinet and all are at home with
. mandolin of guitar the favorite in
strument Of their native state, the Ar
gentine Republic.
One Of the quintet has an unusually
fine tenor voice and he sings Spanish
songs to string accompaniment by the
other members Of the party.
Their repertoire runs all the way
from "Alexander's Rag Time Band" to
III Trovatore" and they close with q
swinging Spanish song with unique
mandolin accompaniment, four of the
brothers playing upon the huge by
rondolin' at the same time.
The Gamblers.
Charles Klein.s latest play, "The
Gamblers" the triumphant dramatic
offering Of this and last season will
be offered at the Genpett next Tues
day night by the Authors Producing
company, Of which John Cort il presi-
dent
This epoch-making play, which es-
tablished q record run Of over 200 per-
formances to audiences that tested
the capacity Of Maxine Elliott's thea
ter in New York City, Is credited with
having made deeper impression than
any dramatic production. since this
same author. electrified theater-goers
throughout America with his sensa-
tionally successful plays Of irresistible
appeal. "The Third Degree" and The
Lion and the Mouse"
The story of THE Gamblers" as
might be expected from Mr.. Klein's
former stage contributions, deals dar-
ingly and wildly with q phase of con-
temporaneous American life that every
person who reads q newspaper is IA,
miliar with and interested in.
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NO MORE SORE FEET

Ask Leo r. Fil,o ahogk GZ0 Ter
Weary. Aehtne Fest. Dasaaeas
assd GeeNo.
II your feet are tender. aore. burn.
and sting and keep you feeling miosr~
able all the time 50 to Len II. Fihs's
today. lay down s. ccnts-say I wasn't
Z jar OF ECO. Il IL sold On money
back plan.
Then rub ON ECO and rub out Agony.
All pain win vanish like magic. and
you'll have n good . pair Of fesk -
anyone on earth. ECO 10 . refined
ointment that quickly soothss and
heals chapped hands. chilblains. frost-
bites. Mail orders filled by Eso Cheunt
cal Co.. Rochester. n. Y.
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WAY TO GAIN FLESH

There il only one way for thin.
weak persons to gain flesh and
strength and that il to eat and digest
more food.
But that's just the trouble" says
one. Il don't want to eat ut all and
the doctors say 1t does more harm
than good to eat what don't want"
That Is true. The thing to do il to
get IN appetite and good digestion.
Miss Henrietta Huber. of the Bronx.
N. Y, says on this subject: Il WAS
very weak and had been for several
months, 70 l thought l ought to take
Vinol to gain strength. Since tax
ing vinol 1 have gained over Is
pounds in weight and my appetite is
good. Now 1 am as strong as ever"
This II q remarkable case, but
there are thousands Of others, prov
ing that our delicious cod liver and
iron remedy. Vinol, is a certain body
builder and strength creator. II you
are weak and thin, you should by all
means give yourself the benefit of
Vinol for it will build you up and
make you strong. We guarantee it
to do this. Leo H. Fihe. Druggist.
Richmond, Indiana.
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There are nineteen women lawyer
in France.
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AmuSementS


Tonight-"Rosaland at Redgate."
Feb. 13-"The Gamblers."
At The Murray
All Week Vaudeville.
A. Coliseum.
Feb. 2S-Symphony orchestra con.
cert.
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the chic model pictured. This Is be-
tween seasons model.
1t IL said that ribbon Of soft and
beautiful colorings and combination Of
colorings will adorn the smartest Of
the early spring hats
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AZ the Murray,

The Five Musical Byrons. instru.
msntalists from Beunos Ayres. feature
the bill at the Murray this week.
These young men play many instru-
ments. but feature the saxaphone Of
which they are masters. Beside this
instrument, each one IL proficient In