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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
THE PER|LoUS PISTOL
Its Use Needs to Be Regulated and the Firearms Law
Calls for Enforcement Over Half the Murders
Are Committed Through This Medium. =
It's the villainous propinquity of the

It's the villainous propinquity of the
thing.
There is the agent of death right at
hand. It's the easiest thing alive to
jerk it out or fire it off-and then all's
done.
There isn't half the need of carrying
pistols that people think there is
In instance, the writer, when con-
nected with the Morning News re-
turned home every morning anywhere
from one to three o'clock under the
escort of a messenger boy from the
Western Union.
And never during her three years
connection with that more or less I'M
lamented sheet did she encounter any
thing that called for the use of a pis-
toll in the morning forays toward
home.
why don't you carry pistol?" in
CURED the timorous ones.
What for?
We never met anybody but police
man.
And nobody is going to shoot at a
policeman in Richmond, Indiana, I'M
less under horrid stress.
Least of all the writer.
Shed rather they'd attend her Sun
day concerts.
The truth is that more rigid regula-
tons should govern the ownership and
use of firearms
And. in any event, perhaps the Lo-
gansport bride did not shoot in vain.
So conspicuous an instance of the
evils Of gossip may have healthy eff
feet on society at large
1t may put a brake on the malicious
and wagging tongues of other women.
Also men.
For the men are just as bad.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
MISS JENNINGS TALKED.

An interesting meeting of the Wom-
ans Foreign Missionary society and
the Standard Bearers society was
Mr.. Earl Parker at the parsonage of
the First Methodist church in South
Fourteenth street. The meeting was
opened with a prayer by Mr.. Parker.
A vocal number entitled, 20, Perfect
Day" was rendered by Mr.. Isaac Neff
Miss Jennings took for her subject
"Evangelization of China" She told
many interesting things about the ORR
ent. Her address was thoroughly en-.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
Standing.
Two Monster Beetles.

The largest bug known to the ole
world entomologists is the gigantic Go
Hath beetle. which is found along the
Kongo river in Africa. Goliath is up
ward of six inches in length from the
tip Of his nose to the neither end of his
hard shelled body and has a pair Of
gauzy wings folded up under his arms,
either Of which is as large as lady's
face veil. But Goliath is a pygmy
when compared with the elephant bee
tie Of Venezuela. an chronological 81
ant which weighs nearly a pound and
which has wing spread equal to that
of a mallard duck. Both of these bugs
are rare.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
A Bay Rum Fountain.

Not even Cologne has the perfume
that is named for it flowing free. But
down on the island of St Thomas, in
the West Indies. there is a fountain
that gushes forth the great speciality
of the place-bay rum. The fountain
is on the balcony of cafe and would
attract more attention were not bay
rum the dominant odor of st. Thomas
This town is the great rum market of
sails the sense of smell.-New York
Press.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
SECOND TERM.

Mrs. Frank Crichet will begin her
second term Of dancing school Friday
evening, December the sixth. All per-
sons who were not members of her
first class will be privileged to make
application for the second term. The
first term class will continue with the
work until sometime in the early
spring. An opportunity will be given
new pupils at this time to join the
class which enables them to attend
the Assembly parties. The Assembly
will be held at nine o'clock as is the
usual custom on Friday evening. Piano
and drums will furnish the dance mu-
sic
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
Dine at Y. NJ. C.. A. Spa .
A Thirteen inch Bore.

a Thirteen inch Bore.
A retired naval officer spent a week
end in Massachusetts, where he wea-
ried circle Of newly made friends by
his never ending prattle Of colorless
"reminiscences. After he had retired
for the night a judge advocate who
had known him for some years re-
marked to the group:
1--WE call him the thirteen inch gun"
"Why?' asked a lady from Chicago.
"Well, madam, he is as big a bore as
we ever had in the navy."-New York
Sun.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
BIBLE CLASS,

The Elkhorn New Movement Bible
class met last evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Hartman at their home
south of the city. The lesson study
was feature of the evening. The
meeting was largely attended. A social
hour followed and refreshments were
served. A part of the evening was
spent at games and with music Next
Wednesday evening the class will
meet with Mrs. Sam Vertrez at the
home of Mr.. Thomas Lamb, south of
the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
GIVEN A SURPRISE

pleasant surprise was given Mrs.
Jennie Henshaw last evening at her
home, 224 South Fifteenth street, by a
number of her neighbors and friends.
Music and games were the features Of
the evening A delicious luncheon in
several courses was served. The
guests were Mrs. w. E. Mutchner,
Mrs o. H. Heiger. Mrs. A. L. thurman,
Mrs. Nicodemus, Mrs Paul Nicode-
mus. Mrs. Lon Swisher. Miss Rebt
Smith. Mrs. Waggoner. Mrs. A. ].
Pickett, Mrs. John Hirschfield. Mrs.
Warfel. Mrs. Suits, Mrs. Ross, and
Mrs. Jennie Henshaw.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05

joyed by all Miss Edith Duke sang a
pretty solo, The Three Graces." Re
freshments were served and a social
hour followed. The hostess was assist
ed in entertaining by Mrs. McFail.
Mrs. Ewing, Miss Ida Taylor and Mrs.
McCullough.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
Lass Elaborate,

IT can remember when you didn't
dress for dinner" said the old time
friend.
II always dressed for dinner" re-
piled Mr.. Cumrox. although l admit
it was simpler in the early days. Then
dressing for dinner consisted merely In
rolling down my shirt sleeves. Wash
ington Star.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
Forced to lt,

> F0Fc00 70 IL.
MAY I ask" inquired the inter.
viewer. why you paint none but
nudesT'
"Certainly." replied the painter. 1.-THE
styles change SO rapidly in clothing
that a picture would be out of date
almost before the paint Is dry."-Chi.
cagO Post.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
The Joy OF Get
ting Home-- 1lZ
A Ten Minute TlZ Foot Bath and
Your Feet Are Like New.

Send for Free Trial Package Today.
These are not supposed to be your
feet. You may be a mere man. But
your feet or any ones else feet in
TIZ foot bath are care-free feet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY
MEETS FRIDAY.

The Mary Hill W. c. T. U. will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ben Wick
EFT at her home in Linden avenue. The
members are invited to be present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
ATHENAEA MEETING.

A meeting of the Athenaea Literary
society of the South Eighth Street
Friends church will be held Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs. A. NJ. Gardner at
her homo in Pearl street. All members
are invited to attend
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
BOWLING NOTES

The Colonials took two fast games
from the Socks last night. Ed Lichten-
fels tied Youngflesh for high score
with $50. Keystones and Bonesetters
tonight.
Summary:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
MEETS FRIDAY.

The Francis Willard W. c. T. U.
will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Henry Luring, So South Fifteenth
street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
Not Very LONG,

NUI WY COU9s
slow long did your honeymoon
Iastr'
Until tho first time ! was late for
supper. If / remember rightly,"-De-
troit Free Press,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
$50,000 Given Away
To Nervous Men and Women

It IS not a question whether you can afford
CAM afford to pay for q health-siving tonic.
The question Is. do you need a toncs Are you
losing weight Are You nervous and feel at
times that you simply can't keep up any longer
and must break down? Are you falling behind
in your work. Does your brain become tagged
and dulR Do You sleep poorly Have you lost
your appetite? Have you that rundown, tired
out. don't-csre feelinsf Simply say the word
and we will include You among the 10000 men
and women who win be benefited by our $50. 900
donation But you must act at once. To the
first 100. 900 men and women who will write US
saving that they feel the need OF a tonic which
viii give them added strength and vitality We
will give absolutely free, Socsnt box of our
world-renowned Maks-Maa Tonic Tablets.
Most likely you have heard of their strength
giving properties. If you have not. ask your
druggist and he will tell You of the great number
of tablets he sells each year, and also that our
generous offer to distribute $50. 600 among those
who need nealth-giving tonic Is bonafide and
sincere. Bear in mind there is no string to this
offer. no puzzle to solve. no purchase to make
You need not invest one cent. simply send this
coupon today. We urge you to act at once
Maks-Msa Tonic Tablets are sold at all Drug
Stores, b0c box q guarantee or money refunded
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05

Point Often Overlooked.
There is 4 difference between,conver-
sation and monologue that some gush-
ers fail to grasp.-Atchison Globe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05

Back to the Land"
Noah. sighted Ararat.
IL an certainly heading that move
ment' he cried.-New York Sun.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
MASQUERADE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. George McConkey en-
tertained with a masquerade surprise
party last evening at their home in
South Second street, out of courtesy
to their son August McConkey. The
evening was spent with music and
games. Music was furnished by Mr..
Paxton Martin. Late in the evening
luncheon was served. The guests
We're Miss Marie and Miss Lydia
Bockitte, Misses Clara Sauer. Miss VI
olet Culbertson, Miss Ida Culbertson,
Miss Elizabeth Herman, Miss Velma
Lynn, and Miss Vivian McConkey. Mr.
Paxton Martin, Mr.. Mark Beall, Mr.
Howard Hunt, Mr.. Cox, Mr.. Howard
Bockittie, Mr.. Henry Halter, Mr.
George McConkey, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Nieman and Mr.. and Mrs. McCon-
key.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Missionary society of the First
Baptist church met Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. T. c. Chiles at her
home, 402 North Nineteenth street.
Mrs E. Monroe was the leader for the
afternoon. Baptist Missions in Africa
was the subject for the afternoon. An
interesting program was given. Mrs.
Whiteley gave an animated descrip-
ton of the place. Some of Their Gus
toms" was the subject for a paper
read by Mrs Baldwin. About Reli.
gion.' was presented by Mrs. New.
comb. The last paper for the afternoon
was on missionaries Learning the
Language" Short talks were given by
Mrs. Letter and Mrs. Monroe. A dis.
cussion of the Kaffir boy was given by
Mrs. J. w. Ferguson. Mrs. Elmer I'm.
thank gave a reading. A quartet com
posed of Mrs. J. W. Ferguson, Miss
Ruth Ferguson, Mrs. Elmer Unthank
and Mrs. w. H. Whiteley sang a pref
ty number. A social hour followed and
refreshments were served.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-05

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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-04-18
The Land Of "superstition...

Brittany, known to SO many people
as The Land of Pardons," might also.
be called The Land Of Superstitions."
for there is probably no place in
France where the peasantry are more
inclined to believe in the so-called hid
den forces of nature, and where tho
INSCRIPTIONS charlatan has so good an
opportunity of %dcceiving his listeners.
Whether i'm sickness or in health, the
people of Brittany look for an answer
to their demands in the mysterious
kingdom of the supernatural. and with
a faith which, to the educated, Is some
times almost unbelievable. A curious
instance of this widespread supersti-
ton is cited by NJ. Paul Geniaux. a
well-known french folk-lorist, in the
Wide World Magazine. The inhabi-
tants of Muzillac and district, in the
Morbihan. firmly believe tha the only
effective method OF curing their chill
dren Of the collie is to carry them to q
certain chapel, that of st. Manners. and
deposit them on the altar. There they
humble n short prayer, the text Of
which you can never get them to con-
fess-and the cure is Immediately eff
fected. Not only are the peasants re-
luctant to tell you the form in which
they nave presented their duplication:
they are much averse to being seen
performing the little and
1t was only with the very greatest
difficulty. and with the aid of a flash
light apparatus. that "A photograph was
obtained
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-04-18
ROLLING A PEANUT Up
HILL, A HARVARD FAD;
Education of Young America"
Takes New Angle in Col
lege at Cambridge.

Cambridge, Mass.-Special: Rolling
an undressed peanut with a needle
over an eighth of 81 mile. while clad in
a tightly fitting hobble skirt. a close
fitting waist. with large picture hat
and high heelcd shoes. was a feat per-
formed today by Hunter Mcclure. OF
New York. the big Harvard football,
guard. 1t was performed with consid-
cradle difficulty and many annoyances.
Z Mcclure is a candidate for the In,
stitute of 177O Club at Harvard. and
this was one Of the many tnitiation|
stunts. Another feat which attracted
much attention was the effort of anil
other candidate to measure a given dis,
lance by using II live eel as a tapo
measure.
Rolling a boiled egg up hill, meas.
uring distances with bananas and loaf
sugar were other stunts. One candi-,
date nearly started a riot by asking -
saleswoman in a periodical store the
measurement OF her calf.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-04-18
ALMANAC AND WOMAN
DISAGREE IN STORY
She Recognized Her Assailant
BY Moonlight" Long A.
ter Moon Had Set.

lAuVerne, Minn.-Special: In a recent
rimin case tried here in the district
court. the state OF Minnesota versus
Aaron Rolf, in which the defendant
was charged with a statutory crime
committed upon a young girl, the al
calling the somewhat similar use made
or this kind of evidence by Abraham
Lincoln as described in Edward ERgle-
stons celebrated story, "The Gray
sons
The prosecuting witness, Alma Row
land. swore that on a certain night in
lhe month OF March the defendant
Hoif climbed up to her window by q
ladder. Being asked on cross examina-
tlon how h was able to recognize
hoIl at night, she answered. BY the
hight of the moon" After getting the
witness to commit herself again and
again AS to the precise hour of the
night, the attorney for the defendant
n offered an almanac in evidence.
from which IT appeared there was no
moonlight at all at the hour specified
by the witness, the moon having set
several hours before that time.
1T Is hardly necessary to add that
Rolf was acquitted.
The annual convention OF the officers
and teachers of the Rock county
schools. which was held here Saturday.
was the best in its history from the
standpoint of both attendance and in
terest. The afternoon session. held at
the opera house, was open to the pub
lie Professor Samuel Quigley, Of
Minneapolis, delivered an address on
The New Educational Program" and
superintendent e. NJ. Phillips. OF st.
Paul. n on Consolidation OF
Schools
Simon L%fnenkohl. "a well-known
farmer of this county. who was re-
Gently indicted for making an assault
with a dangerous weapon on a neigh
Dor. will nave to stand trial Judge
Nelson. of the district court, ordered,
an investigation made as to Linen
kohl's sanity; Mt a special session Of
the probate court, just held here, the
defendant was adjudged to be sane,
and his trial will. accordingly. go IN.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-04-18
Church se.tina cap.eitx,

From the Christian Herald Almanac.
The total seating capacity reported
for all the churches of all denomina-
lions was 1886, $40. AN increase over
1890 of 1876, 767, or 34.4 per cent. The
total seating capacity OF Roman Cath
Ollie churches is reported at 4.494,377.
while the seating capacity NJ all Prot
estant churches is given at So, 2S2,446.
and for the remaining bodies. 769, 0OS.
The average seating capacity. per or
g%anization. OF the Protestant bodies
was 317. and for the Roman Catholic
churches 436. With the exception OF
the Roman Catholics. all the other in
dividual churches show a seating ca
pacity greater than the average menu
bership.
A special form Of camera has been
invented for copying type or pen writ
ten manuscript by photography more
rapidly than 1t can be lone by hand.
Works Either Way.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
'ratterdon rorn-Wct drove you 70
drink. Thirtsy?
THIRSTY yhinxunabob-Me love for .
woman.
Tatterdon ?'orn-Did she turn you down
or marry you:
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-04-18
UNCLE NICK YOUNG, WHO WATCHED BASEBALL FROM
BASEBALL'S CRADLE.

Uncle Nick Young must be a person of pleasant reflections. When
passed fr a regular freide in his Washington, d. c. home. n let his
inc mind wander back through his distance he must n in the retros-
pction much comfort ad much Oft pride. A Ia who occupied the unique
President oft the National league fol the period from 1885 to 1902; secre-
larry n treasurer of the orem ganiZauo from the National league
start in 1876 to the ear 1902; secretary Oft the National Association of
Baseball players ron 1871 to 1S75-weI we'll, Uncle Nick, we'll, we'll!
What wonders Nick Young has seen spring u p arou him! What
changes of pace from the unprotected catcher of the earliest la to thu
present time exhibit in the driving suit ho stands back of the batter!
What Iteration in the playing rules. Why, professional. organized. ac
cording 10 foyle baseball "a only nine little years old when Nick Young
took hold OF things and ran them in thu name of the United States and
common sense sport A lifetime a am official in the grandest little game
ever sprung in a country of grand little achievements
Nick Young vas big league president when All Spalding ws in charge
of the Chicago team. He watched Clarkson pitch himself into a cham
ponshipp percentage of $50 when III Chris won the flag. He oke 10
proNngly at Mike Kelly when the after was doing his share of the slOO 900
He watched old Ans" ave chippery around first base M bang
Tor a mere matter of $40, and whereabouts. He looked o as n Detrot
team got it's first winning break, and romped away with the National
championship, aided by Dan Brouthers. h 49 batter; Righthelder
Thompson, the 10Y with the .46 stick, n Getzein, Cancel Broidy. Rich
ardson, ad hose other boys who contributed their appropriate portion f
thu entertainment.
He watched John Il Day and Jim Mutrie get the Giants together. He
saw Keefe m Wesch, Buck Ewing nd Bill" Brown. Roger Conner
and Danny Richardson. Johnny Ward and Jim ORourke. Mike Tiernan
M George Gore their colaborers wrestle into their frs big win o
the New York grounds. He was at the head of affairs h President
Soden Manager Selee whipped thu reto of the world With their Boston
club. h watched Ned Ianlon get together III famous Baltimore team
and "a ut a winning streak hat nothing o top of earth, at thu time
could stop.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-04-18
JOHN Z. BRUSH, 0R, ACTION VS.. CONVERSATION.

Becaus 70 az N through life O IN basis If 80 per cent action to
y Del cent talk. John T.. Brush has waxed great in the land. has beer
graduated from a clothing salesman to a seller of stars. M has erected
o ne lasting honor Of his W seft the Brush stadium. thu biggest word
adeLphfa or Chicago-just a word Of recognition or the man who dida fne
hing frst)
Brush a dealing in genteel garments FOR genteel Indianapolis way
back in the past time, buying at the bottom figure and unloading at the
proper profit, n laying up fol himself treasure O earth, whe along
came a chance to get hold of the Indianapolis club. Which ne took the
the valueo of his baseball wares. he sold them to John F. Day. OF New York.
taking in a matter Of $685. 00 for putting through IN deal.
That a 70 years ago. The following year, Mr.. Brush moved on to
Cincinnati shortly car h nnouncem nat the o hat city
was his. He got 1t Tor a song, IN II you are acquainted with John T. yu
recall tina he is n male Melba. 80 % "a consider the buy in the nature
those days, b tn new owner wen a the stock III same rs he had been
used to o at the genteel garments. He pressed them into shape. bright
ened them u p shook on the baggness at the NEE sewed the Brush label
IN III and sundry-and sold ot to Garry Hermann for 100000. Meaning
dollars
Another nov he made a eve more successful. and hat was the
the club. n there had been criticism. Whatever elset they sy about
Freedman o have to extend 1T o him for being a gam u as h poe
says. our correspondent saw him turn away a $500 house me after
noon cat of certain emark Freedman considered insulting. Well,
anyway, Freedman got on OF the publicity of baseball, n Brush 20 in
before anybody new about II. and las been passing under the alias of
Coone Cleanup ever since. The take-in at the Polo grounds as u up
a high al $780, 900 fol a season
BRUSH is frn n bothered with locomotor N III last man in the
worldly you'd pick III as a baseball enthusiast But hats what lie is all
right, n If o ever get him to talk a ALL, that's wha you'll get I'm to
talk about. But he won't ga anything more than he intends t % say. and
you won't draw him ut. Once. in interviewing him, prepared a list o
~ questions. Il say anything touching o m a change of rules" he
said at the outset. When HI % a question, he thought 81 long looked
his speech ito the linotype. for he wa saying what he mean A n
time a question approached the forbidden subject. he JUS closed his thin
lips tight and never spoke till another question shot at him. Ger
tatnly nobody who knows is going to accuse John Brush of being garrulous.