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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
Books For the Little Eolks.

Nowadays nobody remembers a
book entitled Stamford and Merton
and nobody reads The Parents AS
sistant," yet once upon a time these
two musty. tiresome, goody Soody
books were considered by wise and
proper grownups to be appropriate
and girls.
All of which proves the fallacy of
laundering for the good old days"
We should be grateful for our wonder
fully progressive twentieth century
that sends "Sandford and Merton" and
THE Parents Assistant disappearing
beneath an almost bewildering ava
lanche Of charming Juvenile publica
tons and be glad that our boys and
girls are provided with books written
to meet the needs of their natures and
imagina tons
Perhaps the worthiest progress has
been made in the looks that are now
written for very little folks, for those
children who are just beginning to dis
cover the wondrous delight of reading
themselves. They must have books
wherein the print is large. the Ian
guage simple and the illustrations at
tractive. And these have been given
to them. Not only Grimm's and An
dersen's fairy tales have been retold.
but kingsley's Water Babies Rob
inson Crusoe." Stories of King Ar
thurs Knights" and "Undine" have
been issued in delightful little volumes
devised to suit very young readers.
Besides these. there are many story
books and picture books that are mar
wells of workmanship and clevernesS-
Among these can be recommended
Brooke's Johnny Crows Garden"
Blaisdelrs Tommy Tinker Rock"
Beatrix Potter's Tale OF Peter Rao-
Bit and Tale of Squirrel Nutkiu,"
Holbrook's "Hinwatha Primer" and
Chase's Children of the Wigwam."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR,

One of the most beautiful social
functions for the day is the elaborate
dinner to be given this evening at the
Country club by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Gennett, Of East Main street. Flow
ers and ferns will be used in appoint
ing the table. A dinner in several
courses will be served. The invited
guests are Mr.. and Mrs. James Carr,
Mr. and Mrs. William Dudley Foulke,
Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Gayle with their
guest, Mrs. Parrish, of Midway, Ken
lucky; Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Dougan,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gennett, Mr..
Bogue, Mr.. and. Mrs. S. <. Swain, Mr..
and Mrs. John Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Gennett, Mrs. Walter Fow-
Ter, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Charles
e. Shiveley, Miss Rose Gennett and
Mr.. Burton Carr.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
Points
for
Mothers
Memory In Children.

Much to the easement of our social
amenities, the precOcious child has gone
out of fashion. No longer have we To
sti1e yawns and to smile while our lin
gers tingle from Il desire to smack as Il
baby prodigy recites Shakespeare or
makes Srandiloquent speeches or gives
imprOmptu scale practice on the piano.
In fact, the tendency is the other
way. We are on the upswell OF
Rousseau movement, and the dear ba-
bies are being turned out to do garden
ing and to cultivate powers of observ;i-
ton apart from books and pen and ink.
The nursery has become Il menagerie
and botanical museum, and that her
boy or girl of seven is ignorant of the
alphabet is the latest and proudest
boast of the loving mother.
A change all to the good surely did
1t not seemingly take as much time,
trouble and teaching to keep up con
dition of book ignorance as of book
knowledge.
What is considered brain develop
ment in a child is nearly always a mat
ter of memory and adaptability, just
parrot-like quality strongly developed
The child just remembers and imi-
tates.
One has this shown very clearly in
the historical records of royalties
Where the young. prince or princess
has, through the pressure of state af-
fairs. been obliged to live surrounded
by diplomatists and ministers, the
child has picked up the jargon in the
most astonishing fashion.
Is it not on record that when Mary.
queen Of Scots, as Il child of eight
years, met her mother at Rouen, the
little queens reply to the maternal
caresses was the inquiry, What fac
tons continued to exist in the noble
families Of Scotland?" and whether.
the English still harassed her native
country; whether worship remained
pure and the prelates and clergy did
their duty?
At eleven she quotes Putarch and
at twelve she writes an essay on the
demeanor and duties of princes couch
ed in the language of an elderly states
man. Yet, though brilliant woman,
who can say that Mary Stuart's later
life was remarkable In wisdom and
diplomacy? Her precocity was just
the repetition of the sentiments and
expressions she heard about her
And might not one hazard the opin-
ion that the weighting of the memory
destroys other faculties and gives
reason why the precocious child so
early becomes distinct rocket-its
light and fzzle and glare all ended be-
fore ma turity is reached. Perhaps it
is this consciousness which makes us
all have a feeling Of pity for the pre-
cocious child and to rejoice so heartily
that juvenile displays no longer shad-
ow our afternoons. In some things at
least we make for progress.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
THE DUTCH MILKMAID.
Her Picturesque Costume and Her Re .
bust Style Of Beauty.

hsr Picturesque Costume and Her Rs .
bust Style Of Beauty.
OF all iceland the particular costume
Of that province can be observed to
the best advantage on the island o.
Walcheren.
A milkmaid Of Middelburg. for ex-
ample. is Joy to look upon. Her spot
less white cap bristies at the temples
with kurgenkrullen like the antennae
Of a prehistoric beetle Her skirts are
ankle high and padded generously at
the hips. II she be naturally round
and the skirts need no padding cir
cumstantial evidence Of the fact is
sufficient to stamp her the belle Of the
community.
The sleeves Of her bodice are very
short and very tight. pinching the arms
above the elbows so that they might
be mistaken for a pair OF aggravated
cases of intiammatory rheumatism. o.
course the sun In all its glory strikes
the backs of these arms. for she al
ways walks with them akimbo. the
better to balance the pals which dan
gle one from each end of wooden
yoke enameled a vivid robins egg blue
But the redder the arms from the
rays Of the sun and the tighter the
pinch of the sleeves. the natter the
chest and the broader the hips, the
sooner will she cease TO be a mere
milkmaid through the medium of 9
simple marriage ceremony in the vii
lage kerk.-Travel Magazine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
IN DIANA.

Our Land, our Home! the common
home, indeed,
or soil-born children and adopted
ones
The stately daughters and the stall
wart sons
OF Industry: All greeting and god
speed!
o home to proudly live for, and, if
need
Be, proudly die for, with the roar
of guns
Blent with our latest prayer. So
died men once.
10, Peace! And as we
look on the land they freed
Its harvests all in ocean-overflow
Poured round autumnal coasts in
billowy gold
It's corn and wine and balmed fruits
and flowers
We know the exaltion that they
know
Who now, steadfast inheritors, be-
hold
The Land Elysian, marveling:
"Ths is ours!'
james Whitcomb Riley in after
whiles."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09

gains and the secondary schools show
marked increase in enrolment as COM
pared with the total population.
There Is no reason for the belief
that the schools have lost ground in
reality. This comparison is with total
population, not school population, and
IL is probable that there are relatively
fewer children now than formerly.
IF there are not so many children
proportionally, there will naturally be
proportionally fewer pupils. Further
more, 1t is we'll known that the con-
slant improvement in stastical meth
DDS has resulted in the elimination to
an increasing extent of duplicate en-
rollments. The decrease that results
is appeared only, and causes no con-
Germ"
In further support of this conten.
ton, figures are cited which show that
had the apparent relative decrease of
s19,T23 in enrolment been real, the
loss would have been more than made
UP in the increased efficiency of the
common schools, for the per cent of
average daily attendance increased
from 1851 in 1890 to 1880 in 1910;
the average length of school term in
creased from 134.7 days to 1878 days
between the same dates. At the same
time the average number of days
schooling received by each child of
school age increased from 592 in 1890
to sos in 1910, while the average
number of days attended by each pu-
pill enrolled increased from S63 in
1890 to 1870 in 1910.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
SOCIAL EVENTS FOR TODAY.

The initial meeting of the Domes-
tic Science association for the year is
being held this afternoon with Mrs.
Benton Addington at her home in
Glen View.
A card party will be given this even
ing at the home of Mrs. Frank Thomas
in Laurel street, by the members of
the Lady Maccabees.
Lunch Day" is being observed this
afternoon by the members of the Pen
ny club at the home of Mrs. Nuss.
A meeting of the st. Paul's Guild of
the St. Pauls Episcopal church, is be-
ing held this afternoon in the Parish
House.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
., A. r, MEETING,

The annual state conference Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
opened last evening at Lafayette. This
marks the opening of the twelfth an
nual conference. The delegates began
arriving yesterday afternoon. Among
them were Mrs. George Chrisman, a
delegate from the local chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
The opening meeting was held in the
Second Presbyterian church. The Wis
itors will be royalty entertained by
Mrs. James NJ. Fowler, vice president
general of the national society. Mrs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
FOR MISS BALLIERT.

Honoring Miss Ada Balliert, of Iron
town, Pennsylvania, Mrs. John Gard
ner entertained with a card party and
dinner Tuesday afternoon and evening
at her pretty home in Reedston, West
of the city. The house was artistically
decorated throughout with flowers and
ferns. Cards were played at several
tables. The favors went to Mrs. Ar
thur Hodgin and Mrs. Albert Engel-
bert At six o'clock the guests were in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09

Matthew T. Scott, of Washington,
president general, will be the guest of
honor. She arrived yesterday after
noon from Indianapolis, accompanied
by delegates and officers from that
city. 1t Is expected that one hundred
and fifty guests will be in Lafayette.
This morning at nine thirty o'clock a
full day session was begun. Reports
and appointment of committees occu-
pied the morning hours. This even
ing Mrs Fowler will entertain the dele
gates and state officers to dinner at
her home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
ARRANGING FOR PARTIES.

A number of the young people of
the city are arranging for parties to
be given Halloween. A dance will be
given on the evening of the thirtyfirst
of October in the Odd Fellows hall by
the members of the Jolly Time dane
ing club. All the decoration for .the
function will be appropriate to Hal
loween.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
The ridaS.

The tides are nothing but very long
waves, and the manner in which they
run around the earth without the water
being obliged to move very far may be
illustrated by laying a piece of rope on
the floor and making waves run along
it from end to end The waves 60 all
the way. but the rope lies in the same
place all the time
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
NET THIS MORNING.

German Composers" was the sub
ject discussed at the initial meeting
for the year of the Music Study club.
The program was arranged for by Mrs.
Otto Krone and Miss Mable Hase.
meier. The meeting as is the usual
custom was held in the Starr Piano
parlors. A large number of the mem
bers were in attendance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09

vited to the dining room where an ele-
CANT dinner in several courses was
served. Carnations and ferns were u.s.
ed in decorating the table. The guests
were Miss Florence Smell, Mrs. Harry
Robbins, Mrs. Harry Mills and son,
Mrs Arthur Hodgin, Mrs. Albert En-
colbert and two sons and Mrs. OHM
Hawekotte and daughter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
EMENT ANNOUNCED.

The engagement of Mr.. Joseph Stol-
lie and Miss Mary Rockers has been
announced. The wedding will be cele-
brated the latter part of October. Both
young people are prominent members
of the St. Andrews church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
ANNOUNCED BANNS.

Sunday in the St. Andrews church
the banns of marriage of John Beck
schultz and Miss Anna Sherer, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Helen Sherer, were made
known. The wedding will be celebrat-
ed in about three weeks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
But They Are Scarce.

Hewitt-There is big difference be.
tween women. Jewett-Right you are.
I have known those who could hug n
man without breaking his cigar or
rumpling his shirt bosom.-New York
Press
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
MEETS THURSDAY.

Professor Cunningham school of
dancing will meet Thursday evening
In the Pythian Temple. The members
of the class are invited to be present
Dancing will also be enjoyed by for
mer members
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
MEETS WEDNESDAY.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frank
Thomas at her home, 201 North Tween
tyfirst street. All members are invited
to be present
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
NET TUESDAY,.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Fifth
Street Methodist church met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Patterson at her
home in North A street. The afternoon
was spent socially and with needle
work. Refreshments were served.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
TICkNOR CLUB.

The first meeting for the season of
the Ticknor club will be held Monday
afternoon. The club will observe
presidents Day" Those in charge of
the meeting will be Mrs. David Dennis,
Mrs. l. NJ Hughes, Mrs. Reed, Mrs
Coate, and Mrs. Mather.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
FOR MILWAUKEE.

Everett H. Engelbert accompanied
by his friend, Oscar Kehlenbrink, left
for Milwaukee, Wis, to attend the
School of Electrical Engineering.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
MEETS THURSDAY.

Mrs. Florence Myrick Ali will have
charge of the program when the Wo-
mems Collegiate club meets tomor-
row afternoon with Mrs. Edward H.
Harris at her home in South Sixteenth
street. The members are invited to
attend
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
HAVE RETURN ED.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Crowell of South
Seventeenth street have returned from
a visit at New York and Pittsburg
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
TO NEW YORK,

Mr.. George Eggemeyer will leave
today for New York where he will
spend some time on business.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09
TO CALIFORNIA.

Mrs. Warren Shumard left this
morning for San Diego, California,
where she will spend the winter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-09

Water Bills DUE October list. SLOT
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-14

De Dond DetWeen the inmates
of the two places.
Gustavus Tatge, former coun-
ty attorney, appointed to sue
coed Ballard Dunn as civil service
commissioner.
West Side property owners
have petitioned park commission
to build natatorium and gymna-
sium in the new part of Garfield
park north of Lake street.
Anton Firlich, lumber jack"
reported to police he had been
robbed of $500, his overcoat and
shoes while asleep in the Lafay-
cite hotel, 628 w. Madison, last
night. A roomer at the hotel was
arrested. ~
In a raid on building at 2214
S. Wabash, six men were arrested
charged with being inmates of a
gambling house. Two others es-
capped.
Tony Brookrnan, former rival
of Mont Tennes in the handbook
business, said to be interested in
place.
L. c. Mantell, lawyer, who is
alleged to base his legal activi-
ties on the Interpretation of the
law by the spirits of departed
clients" arrested on charge of
fraud.
George Dyke attempted to
commit suicide by cutting his
throat when police last night
raided dive he recently purchas-
ed at 541 N. Clark. Three wonl-
en- were taken.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-14

ICldlllS tAIOA SO41CSS, SotSoOuA 8,
III.
Council is preparing ordinances
to break up theater ticket scalp
ing. Majority of showhouse
managers have agreed not to re-
fund money to brokers for I'M
sold tickets.
Joseph Rysl, who obtained
money from several Catholic
priests by telling them he had
been robbed of $500 while on way
to his sisters funeral, fined $500
and costs by Judge Hines in
Maxwell street.
West Park No. Q will celebrate
the close of its second year with
week of entertainment, begin
ming next Monday. Special fea-
lures, including gymnasium
work, will be provided each day.
John Zerves, II, 1727 Barry
ave-, lined SoO and costs tor at
tempting to kiss Miss Elizabeth
Brown, Is, 1856 Grace street.
She said they returned from a
theater, and when she refused to
kiss John he chased her into an
alley and struck her in the face.
Jno. Dorney, AT w. 26, and
Samuel Brazier, 2756 Washing
ton blvd, fined $40 and costs for
staging cockfght above saloon of
John O'Connell, St. Clair and E.
Michigan streets.
Thomas WiatrowsH pleaded
guilty to the murder of August
Frederick yesterday, and was
sentenced to IA years in the peni-
tertiary.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-14

tending Knox college, Galesburg,
Ill.
Council is preparing ordinances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-08
GEORGETOWN RELAY
LEAVES TOMORROW
Will Go to Boston to Get Days
Rest Before Race With
Holy Cross.

This afternoon the Georgetown Univer-
sity track team will have it's last work.
out on the Hilltop before going to Boston
to meet Holy Cross, as the West End out
fit will leave on an early train tomorrow
morning for the Hub. BY leaving this
city at that time one of the great
est handicaps that the local university
relay four suffered last season will be
eliminated, for the West End outfit did
not arrive in Boston last year until with
in a few hours before the meet, and con-
sequently was in no condition for q race.
while this year the boys over Rock creek
will get in the Massachusetts metrop-
oils early tomorrow night, and will have
until Saturday night to rest up for the
race.
The West End team had long, hard
workout yesterday afternoon, which was
the last strenuous practice that the
Georgetown men will have before their
race Saturday night. The Hilltop coach
gave his men q long drill in starting, and
devoted much time to instructing his
team in the pace which 1t is to hold in
the race with Holy Cross, and then
quarter This afternoon the Blue and
Gray relay will indulge in very light
workout, for Coach Gish does not wish
to take any chances OF getting his men
too fine.
The Georgetown men will run in the
following order, according to statement
given out by the Hilltop track coach last
night: Davis, Carrigan, Chapman and
Martin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-08
EASY MARK
FOR mike GIBBONS
st. Paul Boxer Batters His
Opponent About and Knocks
Him Out in Fourth.

NEW YORK, February S.-Mike Glib
bons Of st. Paul made short work OF
Young eastman at the Empire Athletic
Club last night by knocking him out
in the fourth round of scheduled ten
round bout. The sleep producer came
along on the wings of a right-hand cross
to the jaw after Gibbons had previously
knocked eastman down early in the
session for the count Of eight with a
straight left-hand punch to the face
eastman was simply fine punching
bag for Gibbons The latter hurled
punches at the Gothamite after the first
round. He snapped singing lefts to the
face. This left located the distance
When it was found Gibbons sent over
his heavy artillery In the shape of right
hooks to the jaw that finished the work
The end came after minute Of box
ing in the fourth round eastman came
to the mark weak and dazed from the
shower of punches that Gibbons had
rained on him in the second and third
rounds. Finding him helpless. Gibbons
started in to finish the bout. With a
hard straight left that landed flush on
Cashman's nose Gibbons sent his op-
ponent fiat on his back. eastman rolled
crowd, thinking the session at an end
started to go home.
While Referee Tone was counting CASH
man slowly arose to his feet. He stag
gered around the ring and Gibbons. with
a left hook to the jaw, propped him up
Like lightning he crossed over a right
hook. 1t hit eastman on the point Of
the jaw. Cashman's legs crumpled I'M
der him. Finding him helpless. Tone
waved Gibbons to his corner. and then
carried eastman to his chair. eastman
was badly battered.
It was a one-sided affair. In the first
round Gibbons encouraged the friends of
eastman by just feinting and blocking.
giving ground to Cashnan's PUSHES. Glib
bons did not try to land q blow, and
| SO eastman hooked in several to the
st. Paul boxers head and body Had
Gibbons started after eastman as he
did In the second round the bout would
have ended round sooner than 1t did
1t was the easiest victory Gibbons has
earned in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-08
14-yEAR-OLD boy
PLAYS FINE GOLF
Young Sidney Scott Proves
Worthy Opponent of H. P.
harrington.

PALM BEACH, Fla, February S.-No
surprising results marked the first round
of match play in the Lake Worth golf
tournament here yesterday. There were
several close matches, however, in the
first flight. Walter Fairbanks Of Denver
and V. c. Longley of Wannamoisett drew
an interested gallery, Mr.. Fairbanks win
ming only by 1 up. Sidney Scott. the
fourteen-year-old player from Whining
ton, proved a worthy contender against
Harold P. Harrington Of Woodland. the
former barely losing by one hole. Walter
j. Travis of Garden City had little trouble
disposing of J. F. Soutter of Apawamis.
DR.. Walter Harlan had hard battle
with Mr.. Hopkins, but finally won out
by l up.
Summary of the first two divisions fol-
lows:
First division Walter Fairbanks Denver, de-
r harrington, woodland. defeated Sidney Scott.
! fats GARDEN c sssss pP
@ington. defeated v Scott, Enslewcod.
G. Bridgers. Country Club Of Virginia. 2 and l;
r. H. McElwee, Onwentsia, defeated w. A.
ST. and Ii
and 4.
Second dvision-J. E. Rumbaugh Asheville,
defeated L. NJ Stumer, Ravisloe, and 1; ]. A.
Rankin, Chicago defeated c. p: Price. Salem. 2
up; f. C. Van Dusen. Minnikahda. defeated A.
huysen, Morris County, defeated A. n. Huston.
Merton, . and 5; John Sheppard. jr.. Wannamoi-
H. K. Bolton, Onwentsia, defeated J. W. John
son. Ardsley. 1 up: ]. H. Mason, Brae Burn.
defeated Simeon Ford, Apawamis, up; Waldo
A. Avery. Detroit. defeated A. F. Switzerland,
Garden City, and g