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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
FROZE A SOAP BUBBLE.
1hen Broke 1t In Pieces and Flcated
Thorn on Liquid Air.

Then on Liquid AIR.
A frozen soap bubble broken in two
and floating like an iridescent, trans
parent eggshell on the surface of
vessel of liquid air was one of the
in lecture before the Royal institute
OF Great Britain.
The lecture was upon the subject of
atmosphere and the curious effects OF
intense cold, the liquid air and soap
bubble being adjuncts introduced to ia
cilitate some explanations.
A few spoonfuls of liquid air were
poured into a vessel. and the intense
cold caused by evaporation immediate
ly brought on a miniature snowstorm
in the atmosphere directly above the
vessel A soap bubble was then placed
in the freezing stratum. Almost in
stantly there was a change in the color
of the transparent globe, the bubble
becoming much darker; the move
ments of the rainbows film grew slow
er; it contracted somewhat in size, and
a little later it froze
A slight but dexterous movement Of
the rod upon which the bubble was
suspended broke the latter into two
pieces. which fell upon the liquid air
and there floated for an hour. gradual
ly accommodating a tiny snowdrift from
the almost imperceptible precipitation
constantly going on in the freezing
atmosphere above.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
The Retort Political.

One Of the first secretaries Of agricul
ture was n man of great shrewdness
and ability, which were not incompati-
bic with a certain slow footed ease
He was known TO be late at cabinet
meetings, where hardness is a serious
came into a meeting minute or two
late one of the other secretaries. think.
ing to give helpful rebuke. said:
Hello. Here comes the tail of the
administration"
The secretary slid leisurely into his
seat and then answered:
well. the tail may come in handy
some day to brush the flies of the rest
of the administration"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
ROUTED THE "ROGUE."
A Bad Elephant, Lighted Lamp and .
Lucky Blow.

Lucky BLOW.
An odd experience fell to the lot of
three men who were on a tiger hunt
ing expedition in India.
To prevent the invasion of mosqui-
toes and other insects that would be
attracted by the light in their quar-
tiers the heavy cotton curtain which
formed the door OF the tent was closed.
and the three friends were chatting
across the table when suddenly the
whole tent shook. and as they looked
round to see the cause the heavy cur
tain was roughly snatched away, and
in the open doorway appeared the
head Of big elephant.
The men had no time to catch up
their rifles. They knew by the up.
pearance Of the animal that be meant
mischief. Lifting up the roof OF the
tent with his head he threateninsly
swung out his trunk at the man near
est him.
At this the hunter sprang to his feet
and, Selling the lighted lamp from the
table. hurled it with all his strength
against the animals forehead. The
glass broke at the blow. and the blaZ-
ing oil covered the animals trunk with
a sheet of fame.
With a cry of terror the beast drew
frantically back, shook off the curtain
and fed across the country. vanouish-
ed by a single blow from an oil lamp,
1t was a fortunate act. for the animal
was no doubt a rogue" and would
probably have killed one or more of
the men.-Exchange
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16

returns for the calendar year of 1910.
These corporations had a total capital
stock of $6O,067 14S,92542. They re-
ported a total Indebtedness of $780,
537, 961 40 and an aggregate net in
come of 1928, 707 ,248.82. An increase
in the capital stock over the calen-
dar year of 1910 was shown to the
extent of over two billion dollars and
in the Indebtedness of that year OF
over one billion dollars. The figures
of 1911 show a decrease in the net in
come of these corporations of $146,543,
394S3
In respect to the corporation tax law
the commissioner says:
1T is evident that the increase OF
corporations doing business is natural
ly very great and under present bust
ness conditions this increase is liable
to continue Thte natural consequence
should be that the special excise tax on
corporations should be a source Of con
stantly increasing revenues"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
CORoT SAVED THE TILE.
He Turned a High Hat Tragedy Into .
Work of Art.

He Turned High Hat Tragedy Into .
Work Of Art.
An interesting relic of Corot is to be
seen in the gallery OF Il picture dealer
in the Champs Elysees. 1t takes the
form OF q wooden frame inclosing a
gray high hat of a style now forgot
ten quite" \ card explains that this
landscape IN the crown OF the hat is
guaranteed TO be a genuine work OF
Corot."
One sees in the hat a rapid study OF
the artist. The artist has utilized the
blue silk lining OF the hat TO improvise
8 beautiful sky of summer rejected in
the peaceful water below Upon the
bank are three trees and a picturesque
Saracen tower. while white clouds
among the blue complete the scene.
Readers must not jump to the couclu-
sion that this hat landscape is an ex-
ample of the eccentricity of genius. II
IS the result of what appeared to be
the tragedy OF white" hat which
belonged 10 a friend of the master
/ The friend. calling on Corot. happened
TO place his brand new hat near the
easel In extending the hand Corots
brush fell into the hat. leaving an in,
delible mark.
| A cry OF despair followed. not ex
! actly that which a high authority has
told us is uttered when husbands OF
! lap dogs breathe their last. but never
theless it was a despairinS cry. MY
hat is spoiled
| Not at ALL" said Corot. bursting into
! a hearty laugh. Il will soon put that
! ell right" The painter brushed away
! the daub caused by the accident. and
| in u few minutes the picture was com
! plete and the owner OF the hat left the
| studio with a much more valuable
chapeau than that with which he en-
tered.-London Globe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
A STITCH IN TIME
Richmond People Should Not Neslest
Their Kidneys.


Their Kidneys.
No kidney ailment is unimportant.
Don't overlook the slightest backache
or urinary irregularity. Nature may
be warning you of approaching dropsy,
gravel or Bright's disease. Kidney dis
ease is seldom fatal if treated in time,
but neglect may pave the way. Don't
neglect lame or aching back another
day. Don't ignore dizzy spells, ir-
regular or discolored urine, headaches,
WEAKNESS or depression. II you feel
you need kidney help begin using the
reliable, time-tried remedy, Doan's
Kidney Pills. For so years. Doan's
have been found effective. Endorsed
by Richmond people.
Mrs j. c. Gem, 522 N. 10th St. Rich
mond, Ind, says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills are alright. Whenever any of US
have any symptoms of kidney trouble
such as backache and disordered kid
neys, Doan's Kidney Pills give relief.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other
ADVERTISEMENT
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
The Murrette.

Today is the Inauguration of Christ
mas Greetings week at this popular
picture theater. Six carefully selected
programs will be presented during
the week which have been personally
selected by the management in honor
of the occasion. Every day this week
will be feature day. For today the pro-
gram includes a wonderful Tanhau-
ser drama entitled Aurora Floyd"
This is their newest two reel feature
and is said to be a masterpiece. The
Baby and the Cop and Rough On
Rats" are two excellent comedies
booked for today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
EVOLUTION OF THE PIANO.
From tho First Crude Instrument to Its
Present Perfection.

Present Perfection.
In the beginning the piano was a
harp shaped piece of wood, having two
or three strings. From time to time
more strings were added until the
cithara was invented. This was an in
strument in the shape of a capital r.
with ten strings stretched across the
open space. Many centuries afterward
musicians conceived the idea Of
stretching strings across an open box.
About the year 1900 this was done. the
dulcimer made it's appearance, and the
strings were struck with hammers.
For another hundred years or so
these hammers were held in the hands,
and then some genius invented key
board, which. being struck by the fin
strings. This was called a clavicy-
therium, or keyed cithara, and from
time to time it was modified and i'm
proved.
During Queen Elzabeth's time it
was called a virginia. and then spinet
because the hammers were covered
with the spines Of quilts, which struck
and caught the strings and produced
the sound.
During the period between 100 and
1900 it was much improved and en-
larged and was given the name of
harpsichord. 1t was in 1710 that
Bartholomew Christofoll, an Italian. in
vented keyboard similar to the one
we have now. which causes the ham
mers to strike the wires from above.
and thus developed the piano
During the last century the inventive
genius Of musicians the world over has
revised and improved it until it has
reached the present day perfection
Exchange.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
AmuSenentS
THEATRICAL CALENDAR.
Tho Lyric.
Tonight-"As You Like II"
Gennett Theater.
Dec. 17.-"Mutt and jeff"

CAS- You Like It," the Shakes
perean play which possesses the most
universal appeal, will be seen in mo-
ton pictures at the Lyric this after
noon and evening No one should miss
the opportunity of seeing this great
play presented through this medium
especially as it has a cast made up OF
leading actors. Rose Coghlan, one OF
whose most famous roles is Rosa
lind" will play that part and Maurice
Costello will also appear. The public
should not miss this opportunity OF
seeing a great play.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
Piekinss For the Parsen.


A Dover bridegroom gave his best
man an envelope.
Hand IL 10 the parson after the cere-
mony." he said. but don't do il csten-
tatiously."
The best man followed Instructions
but ii seems that he performed his task
too covertly. for the father OF the
bridegroom. after the pair had depart.
ed. believed that an omission had &C.
CURED and quietly pressed a banknote
into the minister's hand.
But he also was too secretive about
il. and before the party broke up the
brides brother felt called upon To- draw
the minister aside and thrust a ten dol
lar bill upon him.-Newark News.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
MIGRATION OF WEEDS.
How Seed Ripened In Asia May Take
Root In America.

How a Seed Ripened In Asia May Take
Root In America.
Weeds migrate as well as men. Ac-
cording to the best authorities. there
are already 600 varieties at least of
weeds in New England that were not
to be found there when the country
was first settled. Within less than
twenty five years after the landing of
the pilgrims one observer counted
more than forty new weeds the Euro
peans had brought them.
Nature employs all sorts Of methods
for spreading life about the planet and
does not seem to care whether the life
is that of a weed or of a plant fit for
human use. Indeed. 1t uses such I'M
romantic material as old rubber over
shoes for seed carriers, as many new
weeds have appeared in valley in
Connecticut since factory was estab-
lished there that found use for such
castoff things.
The overshoes come from all parts of
the world. The cloth lining is torn out
before the rubber is used, and from the
seeds that have found Judgment in
such an apparently unpromising place
plants have grown on the dump heap,
and their seeds have found fertile soil,
multiplied and fourished. What ro-
nance there Is in the life of such a
seed-rfpened. perhaps, in Asia, trod-
den in the mud and carried on board
ship on the feet of q passenger. thence
taken to Europe. where it was picked
up by the boot Of an American. was
finally dislodged in the overshoe and
found its terminating place in Con-
necticut--ChicaGo Record-Herald.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16

That dull, heavy feeling all over
means Winters impurities in your sys-
TEN; clean them out, drive them away
with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea;
enjoy health and happiness, protect
yourself against dangerous Winter dis
eases. 35c, Tea or Tablets. A. G. Lux
en-. Advertisement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16
CASCAROYAL-PI CORRECT,

Most laxative and cathartic medi-
Blackburns CascaRoyal-Pills really
are corrective. Take one each night
for a week or two. Right away you'll
feel better and soon you'll be cured.
10c and 25c. advertisement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16

Butter Knives, Sugar Shells,
Berry Spoons, Cream Ladies',
Cold Meat Forks in either
plated or sterling.
HANER, the Jeweler,
80 Main Street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-16

BE censures God who quarrels with
the fIrperfections OF men.-Burke.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
MARJORIE HAMILTON
WILL GO TO MAKE
QUEENS SLIM
EUROPEAN ROYALTIES WHO NEED
TO REDUCE THEIR WEIGHT WILL
LEARN SECRETS OF PRETTY
AMERICAN GIRL.

Marjorie Hamilton the tamOus "CaIsndnr Girl -
Is planning q trip TO Europe in answer to many
requests from abroad that she undertake a TIP n
the big capitals to introduce her treatment for fat
reduction that has been such a SUCCESS in the
United States American women abroad have scat
tered her fame far and wide and there has been %
great an interest in her Fat Vanishes a Pound a
Day treatment that it is claimed by her friends
that among her prospective customers several
sroirdupois is gaining them faster than the oIo-
fashioned remedies can keep it down.
There are several royalties who would welcome q
visit from this little slip Of girl whose discovery
IN treating for adipose has made her 80 well
known. Queen WilhelminA is said to be growing
quite pOTtly and she bitterly resents the rotundity
that robs her Of her girlish charm. Queen Ameie
Of Portugal one Of the most beautiful women IN
Europe, has lost her throne, but has gained a lot
Of very solid flesh since the rebellion robbed her Of
the responsibilities Of managing her young kingiy
would be glad to lose a round number Of her sur
plus pounds, and even Queen Mary Of England. in
spite Of her careful living and athletic tendencies
Is finding an appreciAble weight gain
Then there are innume-abe men Of royal lineage
who could she'd score or more pounds.
II has been broadly limited to Miss Hamilton
that II she can tear herself away from her ofirss
252iA, Central Bank Building Of Denver. long
enough TO cross the Atlantic she will find plenty
Of customers among the elect who viii be glad to
put themselves in her charge. OF course, diplo-
TO her, but-Well, II she Is willing to take hint
when it is given out she viii not lack for royal
cust0men who are anxious to Try the efficacy Of
the treatment Of that stunning little American
girl" one titled Englishman styled Miss Hanil-
ton when he was introduced to her recently.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
Title Unknown.

CFrom the Westminster Gazette.)
At night / sit beside the hearth
And watch the glowing sod:
tell my beads and say a name
That's known to me and God.
That's surely known to me and God.
For every night and day
call blessing on the one
That travels far away.
That travels far away itself
To earn a strangers gold.
May Gods love be a mantle now
To shield him from the cold.
To shield him from the bitter cold,
And from bitter tongue:
It's harsh and strange are foreign lands
To one that's soft and young.
To one whose heart is hot and young
The thought of home Is dear.
o, Heart OF Christ, shield him I love
And hold him warm and near.
Hold him that travels warm and near,
And keep his spirit white;
Be safety to him through the day
And shelter through the night.
Be shelter through the long, dark night
Wherever he may be;
Send thoughts of ireland to his dreams
And keep him true to me.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
FRENCH BEEF A. La MODE
SAME AS OUR POT ROAST

Beef a la mode seems to be one OF the
first of beef dishes in France, where.
without question, this matter Of cooking
the less expensive cuts of meat origi-
nsted-a century or so back. The Eng
lish early adopted this method. but call
ed IT French beIf a la mode and lost
sight OF the prime essential Of the mode.
which seems to mean quite a different
thing among English speaking peoples
from what II does to the French
In America our leading cooks describe
this as similar to the pot roast or
smothered beef. the difference being that
Il Is cooked In more water. The chief
characteristic. as they conceive OF II, is
the larding of the beef.
The French. IL Is true, do lard the
cut Of beef they use. but they also add
vinegar usually to make II more tender.
sometimes marinating It for three or
four hours In vinegar and other season
ings. and then using the marinade in
cooking IL with vegetables.
In one case our home authority groups
praised beef. pot roast. and beef la
mode together and says:
In all cases the meat Is Drowned on
the outside TO increase the flavor. and
then cooked in a small amount Of water
in a closely covered kettle or other re-
ceptacle until tender. The flavor Of the
dish is secured by browning the meat
and by the addition OF the seasoning
vegetables"
OF course. the French brown nearly,
or quite, all their meats before cooking
them in water. stew meat and other.
Whether vinegar was used in the first
place as a seasoning by the French does
not seem quite plain. but II II was not.
wine was. and a calfs foot as well.
with onions, cloves stuck in one; car
rot parsley, thyme. pepper. salt. &C.
There is perhaps no doubt that the
original cut Of beef was from the rump,
with the bone removed, and that II was
'arded and highly spiced, sometimes
with nutmeg, mustard. brown sugar, and
other things being added TO give II some
particular excellence. There r. a res
taurant in Paris which has made its
fame on beef a Ia mode.
This meat. II rightly and deliciously
cooked. is as good cold as hot. In fact.
one French cook book which l have
that by Prof. La Fayette-says Serve
cold and garnish with parsley and mas
turtium blossoms" other recipes say
to serve either hot or cold. This idea
is a part of the economical or so uni
versal in France, where they make so
much of even the soup meat or bouilli.
The following rather simple recipes are
those Of different American housewives
which have come into my hands, and
show how this beef is made the instru-
ment Of economy in practically every
day cooking. / am not sure but that
one of the cooks can be called Ameri-
can.
Beef a la Mode Take two pounds
Of rump beef and lard with thin strips
Of salt pork, which have been rolled in
4 mixture Of salt. pepper. celery salt,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
oLD-FASHIoNED RECIPE
FOR DANDELIoN WINE

Now that the bright yellow dandelion1
are at their best. and before they begin
to turn into fuzzy white balls, the
thrifty housewife will go out with her
pail and gather in the flowers.
For these same flowers NAV he turned
into a golden wine which. when served
very colo, makes the most delicious sort
of a summer drink.
A real old-fashioned recipe for this
dandelion wine calls for four quarts
OF the flowers. The rest Of the ingre-
dents includes one gallon of boiling
water, one lemon. three oranges, three
pounds of sugar, and three teaspoonfuls
OF yeast.
The blossoms are put into a pail. or
better still, an earthenware jar, and the
boiling water is poured over them. This
is allowed TO stand for three days, when
the Juice is strained of and the Juice
and grated peel Of the oranges and
lemons is added.
The mixture Is then put on the stove
and allowed to simmer for fifteen min
utes. 1t is then strained and the sugar
added.
This is set aside until II is only luke
warm. when the yeast Is added and the
whole covered and set away for eight
or ten days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20

allspice. cinnamon, and nutmeg. Put Il
in kettle with a sliced onion, carrot
piece OF lemon, a tablespoon Of vine
gar and water to half cover IT, Cover
tightly and simmer two hours.
Beef a la Mode Lieut. two slices OF
bacon into one-fourth OF an inch squares
and fry thoroughly. Add beef which has
remained overnight in vinegar, to which
a few cloves, whole pepper and a bay
leaf were added. Cook in the fat until
both sides have become a little gray
then add two onions cut up. the vinegar
and spices from the meat and salt 10
easte. Let simmer about two hours.
When thoroughly cooked add a little
catsup and a tablespoon OF -four dis
solved In water to thicken the gravy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
Emotional Colors.

Certain colors correspond to various
human emotions, and are known, there
fore, as emotional colors. Blue repre-.
sents spiritual emotions and signihe,
true religion in its lighter shades; yellow
belongs to the feelings that go with the
highest intellectual development and q
brilliant intellect has its color counter.
part in a vivid golden hue; orange and
brown are always associated with miser-
ly and greedy instincts.
Red is the color par excellence of pas
sion; when deep or dull II is symbolical
OF sensuality and animal passions. Dark
crimson represents hatred. and tbs
higher forms OF love glow with pure
rose color.
Green indicates deceit, gray betokens
gloom. and black is the emotional color
Of revenge and malice.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
Bridal Innovations.

Instead of being confined to unre-
IIeved white satin. the bride of to-day
may choose for her wedding gown
crepe de chine. crepe meteor. char
meuse or any pretty silken fabric, and
this may be of an ivory white or have
pinkish tinge II this is more becom-
ing.
Another innovation is the use of
heather, laurel leaves or a filet of sill
yer instead of the time honored orange
blossoms. while II she is very daring.
indeed, she may even carry q bouquet
of gorgeous red roses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
SAsHES PROMINENT IN
FASHION FOR SPRING.

Most of the new frocks have a girdle
OF sash of some sort. Usually II is made
I'm soft silk, in black or in a darker
tone of the gown with which 1t is worn.
II is fastened at the \side, one long
fringed end reaching nearly to the hem
Of the skirt and the other three or four
inches shorter.
Occasionally a small outstanding bow
o. two Is seen, but the butterfly bow for
the side sash is not in vogue. Taffeta
sashes are made to match the gowns
and are a very smart finish. Sashes Of
chenille ribbon adOTn the soft muslin
and lace dresses for evening wear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-05-20
Ideal Cruel.

To make Cruel successfully, great care
must be exercised
To make patent greats cruel. the re-
quired quantity should be mixed very
smoothly and carefully with cold water;
milk Is apt to make Il lumpy. When
mixed, Il should be added to equal
quantities of boiling milk and water;
leil all gently for fifteen or twenty min
utes. When done. three parts NIL a cup
and serve with cold milk or cream and
ca stor sugar.