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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
IVY POISONING.
How to Get Relief From This Painful
Rash.

How to Get Relief From This Painful
Rash.
Poisoning the skin by poison ivy
uthus toxicodendrom Is frequent in
the summer and the early autumn.
Some fortunate persons are not sus-
ceptible, but most are poisoned If they
come into direct contact with the plant,
SAYS the Youths Companion.
The disorder causes discomfort al
ways and sometimes suffering. 1t
shows itself within few hours with
redness, heat and irritation of the skin,
swelling and the formation Of small
vesicles. These vesicles may occur in
great numbers. Often many of them
coalesce to form blisters. and they also
break and exude a sticky yellowish
cape spreads the disease to the ada
cent skin or to the face and other parts
Of the body.
The swelling may be so considerable
as completely to close the eyes. AS a
rule. the acute symptoms continue sew
eral days. at the end Of which time the
vesicles either discharge or crust over
and the swelling and redness slowly
disappear. In this stage the itching
may be intense and is likely to provoke
repeated scratching. which may in turn
bring about eczema.
The best way to treat ivy poisoning
Is simple. The inf1amed skin should be
copiously washed with lukewarm wa
ter and a soap that does not irritate.
The parts affected should then be bath
ed with a watery solution Of perman-
ganate of potash as hot as can be
borne If the skin is broken per cent
solution should be used; If the skin Is
not broken. however. the strength Of
the solution may be increased up to 2
or per cent. Treatment should begin
the instant symptoms are observed.
In mild cases one treatment Is
enough. Occasionally the poison is
more deeply seated. and the permanga-
nate must be applied for some time.
In these cases and in the extremely
rare instances of systemic infection due
to the entrance of the poison into the
circulation physician must be called.
The patient must avoid scratching Of
course. Bandages are undesirable be-
CduS6 lucy (chu " SplSdu INC poiSoh
over the surrounding skin. If any pro-
tector is needed let it be loosely ap-
piled dressing Of absorbent cotton and
gauze. changed frequently and kept
moist at all times with warm water
containing little bicarbonate Of soda.
Permanganate Of potash discolors
everything with which it comes in con-
tact and stains the skin a deep brown
color. but that is small price to pay
for the relief it affords. The stain will
wear off in a few days or 1t can be
removed by vigorous applications of
soap and water. In the healing stages
of the disorder soothing ointments may
be used
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
LIBRARY AUTHORITY
SPOKE At EARLHAM
Matthew Dudgeon of Wis
consin, Urges Broader
Selection of Books.

Matthew s. Dudgeon, secretary of
the Wisconsin Free Library Commits
sion and director of the Library
School of the University Of Wiscon-
sin, lectured before the students of
the Summer Library School at Earl
ham on Tuesday morning. His subject
was the Universally of Library Ser
vice." His main thesis was that the
public library is maintained for the
benefit of the public and that librar-
ians and trustees should regard them
selves as servants of the people. There
should be no distinction of class, age
or occupation in rendering this ser
vice. Attempts should be made to in
terest those persons in the community
who are not already regular patrons
Of the library. He stated that not more
than one fifth of the population of any
city were card holders in the library
and probably not more than one TWEEN
tieth were regular users of 1t. Special
efforts should be made to serve NUM-
Cipal officials, teachers and pupils in
the schools, professional men, en-
ployes of factories and industrial wor-
kers of all kinds, without lessening
their efforts in behalf of women and
children. Mr.. Dudgeon urged that
more attention be given to books and
reading for men, by providing books
on business and the industries and the
selection of fiction that would appeal
to the red blooded" man.
Mr.. Dudgeon's address was refresh
ing in it's emphasis on the larger du-
ties and aims Of librarians as distin-
guished from the technical details
which though necessary are not to be
given first place in the minds of H.
brarians or trustees.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
How to Care For Wood Floors.

There is no reason fer distress over
the care of wood floors if they are
properly finished" when laid. A natu-
raj wood floor can easily be kept in
perfect order. Frequently wipe the
floor with dampened not wet cloth
and do not use hot water. Never touch
the floor with Il scrubbing brush nor
with Il broom. Never use Il washing
powder Of any kind or Il cleanser. If
1t Is so soiled that it needs more than
cool water use little CASTLE soap and
wipe dry with channels. To remove
any waxy substance that CASTLE soap
will not remove use a wooden cloth
tlampened with Kerosene and rub off
quickly. Never touch any floor or 9TH
or vanished object with kerosene ex-
cept in. an emergency as above pre-
scribed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
FRENCH WOMAN MAY
FLY IN CHICAGO RACE
(National News Association

(Nauonal news ASSOCIATION
CHICAGO, July 24.-Mme. Helen
Dietrich, considered the most expert
woman aviator in France, has applied
for permission to enter the Gordan
Bennett cup race for the world 8
championship here September 9. This
Is the first time a woman has sought
to enter this race.
Nine. Dietrich cannot be entered as
a member of the regular French team,
whose pilots have already been nam
ed, but she may be allowed to enter
as an Independent contestant. The
Club Of America.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
STEAMER IS RAMMfD
In New York Harbor.-Pas.
sengers Saved.

NEW YORK, July 24.-The excur-
sion steamer Idler with thirty passen-
gers and a crew of 90 aboard, was
rammed and sunk by the steamer
Massachusetts of the Eastern steam.
ship company, in New York harbor
shortly before 8 o'clock today. The
disaster occurred about a mile from
the Battery soon after the Idler had
left her dock.
Tugs put out from the Battery and
all the passengers and crew from the
Idler were taken of but the boat went
down.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
BAHANY APPOINTED
BY THE PRESIDENT

(National News Association
WASHINGTON, July "a Thomas
w Bahany of wisconsin was today ap-
rotary to the President. Mr.. Bahany
was member OF the tariff board
which was recently dissolved.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
FIND MURDER PLOT
AGAINST JAP OFFICIAL

National News Association)
VIENNA, July "a A plot to
assassinate Prince Katsura, former
premier of Japan, has been discovered
by the police of ST. Petersburg, where
the statesman is now visiting on a
diplomatic mission, according to dis
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
Eriandships.

There are three friendships which are
advantageous and three which are in
furious, Friendship with the upright
friendship with the sincere and friend.
ship with the man of much informa.
tion-these are advantageous. Friend,
ship with the man of specious airs,
friendship with the insinuatin soft
friendship with the glib tongued-these
are iurious.-Confucius.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24

Cutting Down tho Butchers Bill.
isn't there any way to cut down q
butchers billT' asked Tightwad. sar.
.casticnlly addressing his meat man.
why. yes. Mr.. Tfghtwad," said the
latter. You might pay little on
account now and then."-Harper's
Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24

1t is easier to enrich ourselves with
a thousand virtues than to correct our
selves Of single fault.-Bruyere.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
KILLING OFF THE ST0RK.
Campaign Started In Germany Against
Its Destruction


No one who has had any delight in
Hans Andersen's tales can hear I'M
moved that the storks have fallen upon
evil times -Four years ago it was no.
ticed that they We're building less on
Turkish housetops. and their diminish
ing numbers We're regarded by the su-
perstitious Ottomans as an evil omen
for the future of the race in Europe.
On leaving Europe at the end of sum-
mer they seem to penetrate far down
into the interior of Africa One that had
been caught and marked in Prussia
was captured in Natal. near Colenso
of evil memory. Whether the disap-
pearance of wild animals from South
Africa before the advance of the set
tiers also affects the Storks is n ques-
ton not yet settled.
The storkS in Germany have to con-
tend with q prejudice most difficult to
eradicate, says the London Standard
They are looked upon as enemies of
sport. 1t is true that they sometimes
raid the families of hares or find their
food in ponds we'll stocked with fish.
But the damage they do in this way is
negligible in comparison with the great
boon they confer on farmers by de-
stroyfng mice and moles.
IL we are TO DelleNe the German or
astrological paper. Mitteiiungen ueber
die Vogelweit, a bad example in the
treatment of this useful bird has been
set in high places. The Grand Duke of
Oldenburg is said to have given orders
for the curtailing of the number of
StorkS in his state. Fifty per cent of
them are to De shot down. By depriv-
ing the female birds of their male adj
mirers the grand duke hopes to ''cut
down the birth rate The German
paper containing this announcement
protests against barbarity which de-
prives villages of their old established
guests, but it adds that similar cases
are reported from upper Franconia,
where the owners of sporting estates
are actually compelling the peasants to
remove the Storks' nests perched on
their cottage roofs.
The paper appeals to the public to
put stop to this work of destruction.
In Alsace happily such brutal methods
are unknown. There the bird which
symbolizes such venerable traditions
is treated with universal respect.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23

Up the Mountain.
Here we only prize the good
Stars unsullied round US burn
If We in repentant mood
From your wanderings would return
If We fail to find the bliss
That we found with US of yore,
Or when lawless Inirth like this
Gives your hearts delight no more,
Then return in pilgrim guise,
Gladly up the mountain go,
While your strains repentant rise
And our brothers advent show -
Rapture glows in hearts divine
When a long lost sinners found. 4" " .
Every error ye have made
Will loves chalice wash away
We will haste your steps to meet
AS ye come in majesty.
Men your blessings will entreat-
Ours ye thus will doubly be-
Goethe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23


wash day. 4.-Pets of a 9,
ment was becoming apprehensive OF
their strength.
FIRST HoME-WHERE
The gypsy belongs to a wandering
race known in western Europe since
1417 and now throughout the world.
1t is generally agreed that in language
and origin the gypsy probably is a
Hindu
Ask a gypsy where the race came
from in the beginning and if he is an
educated Romany, he may say
Egypt" Possibly he will not, as
these tawny skinned, lustrous eyed
folk claim Hindustan. Persia, Turkes-
tan and half dozen other countries as
their first home.
The gypsy language contains about
5000 words, and their tongue. the Ro-
mani chiv, as they call it, is classed as
a modern Aryan dialect.
AS Il matter of fact, the common i'm
preston that gypsies are natural born
child stealers does the Romany peo
pie an injustice. There are many
camps and types of Romantics with
whom the better class of gypsies re-
fuse to associate, and the extent of
their recognition of them is only the
passing of the time of day as they may
accidentally meet
The origin of the idea that gypsies
are kidnapers is attributed to SPAIN
where the Rom is regarded as being
but one step from the evil one and
where. indeed, his morals are more lax
than in this country. Several cases of
child stealing in both Spain and Portu-
gal have been known, but the motive
in each case was neither revenge nor
hope of ransom, but the superstitious
one that the stolen child would bring
''bak'' duck not alone to the one who
actually stole it. but to the entire camp.
FAMILY INDEPENDENCE
A remarkable thing about gypsy
home life is the division into Individual
families. Sometimes families travel
alone, a father, mother and children,
or, if they are we'll along in years, a
husband and wife. But very often, es-
pecially if bound toward some general
meeting place Ia funeral or 4 summer
camping groundD, a large company
may be seen together. Often three
generations of the same family or even
four may roam the country together
No matter how small the group. there
is no mixing of domestic arrangements
and affairs: each family has its own
cooking division of stove and table and
eating tent besides separate sleeping
tent and wagon
Early marriages are the rule. par
ticularly among the foreign class Of
American gypsies. \ justice of the
peace or Catholic priest usually per-
forms the. ceremony
gypsy queen is now the exception
in America. but the custom has given
gypsy women distinct status in point
of the hearing the men of her family
grant her opinions Age always com
mands the respect of the gypsy.
GYPSY FORTUNE TELLERS
The Romany-s usual method of look
ing into the future is by the palm.
though this is sometimes done by
cards. sometimes by dropping coins
into clear water and again by certain
charms. varied by trifiing sleight of
hand performances In the gypsy wo-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
a Pack Of Sheer Nonsense
A Compromises.

Hattie-George proposed to me last
night.
Matte - DID he? That must have
been right after | had refused him
He wasn't certain which he would do.
Which he would do. What do you
meant
why. he wasn't certain whether he
would propose to you or jump in the
Iake."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23

mans palmistry there is little "sci-
ence,' although she processes to attach
some Importance to the lines of the
heart and life. For the lines and
mounts gypsies have their own expla-
nations, which now and again coincide
with those of the ordinary gorgio palm
ist, but which for the most part are
not to be found in any written book.
They depend almost entirely upon
face reading and a keen perception of
personal characteristics. The bearing
of stranger, the dress, speech and
manner, the expression and type Of
feature are all noticed and noted be-
fore the fortune telling begins.
POWER OF GERMAN CHIEF
In former days when the gypsies of
all the tribes of a single country. north
German and south German. We're unit
ed into an Independent whole, they had
their regularly chosen leaders. chief
tains or headmen. Those of Hungary
have still their chief and second in
command. In this respect matters
have changed considerably with the
German gypsies. Wandering in large
united companies ceased to be tolerat-
ed long ago. and of late years they
have been forced to split into little
bands. travelling in family parties of
one or two wagons. On that account
they have but a single chief He is
elected, and only one who knows how
to gain the esteem and affection of the
others can become head. He must also
be fairly wealthy, according to gypsy
standards and tried and dauntless
man.
The chief gives verdicts in all dis
putes between gypsies. but especially
when any one has transgressed the law
and is bale cido. For this purpose an
annual tsil assembly is held general
~ in Elsass in autumn. The meetings
are secret. and strangers are never ad-
mitted- There all judicial matters are
settled and decisions givn by the chief.
According TO the offense, the accused
may be made bale cido for couple
of years or expelled altogether. while
others are restored to honor or con-
demned to remain bale cido for a fur
Their period of years Only in cases of
revenge for bloodshed does the chief
possess no rights of settlement.
After such tsil there is a merry
making. Those who have been re-
stored to honor and are thus no longer
bale cido. with their connections and
friends, spend money and treat the 9th
ers from joy at being received again
into the community to become once
more one of them They sing. dance.
feast and play games
The reverse of the medal is that a
great gathering of this kind ends. as a
rule. in a regular free fight-in point of
fact, real battles are-often fought. The
reason is that to such a tsiI many
come whS come only to find their enc
mics. those who wear the death shirt"
and men who seek revenge for blood
shed or have something TO fight out be-
tween themselves After q prelude of
mutual insults the scuffie begins. blows
are struck and there are stabbing and
shooting The incident seldom closes
without bloodShed and often man
slaughter
But If reconciliation should be ef-
fected with his opponent it is lasting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
Grist From the Sport Mill
By STADIUM

some years been accused of being too
much Club and too little 'automo-
bile'-in other words. of paying TOO
much attention to the lighter SIDE OF
club life and too little to the grayer
The club has made serious effort 10
confute this charge by installing
swimming bath, Turkish bath. fencing
room, gymnasium, with punching bag,
etc, in what was once the clubs gar
age
The example of the Royal Automo-
bile Club of England has fired its
French confrere to this effort The
swimming bath is % yards long by 8.
the depth running from three feet to
nine. The water is steriliZed by violet
rays and carefully filtered.
Louis Stevens. who last year was
selected as the All Western half
back, is again a factor in the makeup
of Minnesota's strong team this year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
Robbed of Glory.

Her husbands family was English.
wasn't it,"
Yes, and very good stock too He
claims relationship to Gladstone
"Gladstone, That should please his
wife,
1t doesn't. 1t hurt her pride dread
fully when she heard he was called
the Great Commoner.' = Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
Useless Advice.

Now, my dear young lady" said the
professor. you are gcing out into the
world. My advice to YOU is this: Be
yourself"
I'D like to. professor. was the IN
expected response. Tut n3y dressmaker
won't let me. '-Nashington Herald
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
Early Traininr.

Then. senator. you do not demand
an inveStig atio -
No: tried that once with mother
when I was kid and had been steal
ing jam. l got considerably the worst
of it-"-NanSas City Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
MOVEMENT is on foot to abol-
ish the hammer throw in ath-
letic meets The event has

IL
been marked as dangerous be-
cause fatalities have resulted from
wild throws The Harvard Crimson
asked for the opinion of noted train
ers on the question. Here are the an
Swers in brief:
'-Pooch" Donovan of Harvard.-"The
hammer throw. as it is. is regarded as
dangerous event. and if the danger
cannot be eliminated l think it would
be best TO substitute for the event the
throwing of weight for height
keene Fitzpatrick of Princeton.-.I
am very much in favor of substituting
the thirty-five pound weight for the
hammer. for 4 weight that can be
thrown over thirty feet is dangerous to
competitors and officials
Harry Huffman of Dartmouth-"M
opinion is that the regulations of this
event should remain as they are. and
the necessary precautions should be
taken against accidents
Thomas keene of Syracuse.-.1 can
not see where the danger will be less
ened by substituting heavier ball
and shortening the handle. The
chances of 4 broken wire would nat
urally be greater with Il heavier bail,
and it would be more liable to acct
dent than heretofore
A c. Kraenzlein of AIichigan-..I
believe the idea of shortening the han
die and increasing the weight of the
, ball a very good ONE
john Moakley of Cornel.-'If
change is to be made in the hammer
throw event it would be the best to
! substitute the thirty-five pound weight.
1 would have the length of the handle
shortened
The conditions for the third annual
500 mile race at Indianapolis, Sched-
uled for May 80, 1913, call for cars of
40 cubic inches piston displacement
and under, smaller than those for the
preceding two races, which allowed
cars up to 600 inches. This condition
will force builders to concentrate on
other means than size to attain speed
and power, which should be a good
thing for car building. 1t will tend to
keep out of the running Il number of
the big foreign racing machines, which
all have been near the GOO inch limit
William l. Lauder, a former Giant.
has been engaged to coach the Column
bia varsity and freshmen baseball
teams during the coming season.
There will be no regular coaching.
however. until February. when the
call for candidates will be made.
Lauder was graduated from Brown
university in 1898 and played profess
sional ball with the Philadelphia Ma
tional league team and with the
Giants. He has been coaching the
Williams college team for several sea
sons and among others developed
Templeton and Davis. both star pitch
erS. He was with Columbia for two
seasons. in 1905 and 1906. and turned
out teams that are considered the best
the Blue and White ever had.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
No Longer an Attraction.

My chorus girl client requests a
change of venue. your honor
she can get fair trial right here
NO doubt. but the people in this
town have seen all her gowns."-Kan-
sas City Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
TO BE.

To be gentle; to forgive;
True to life and glad to live;
To be watchfuI and to be
Rich with boundIess charity;
To be humble in success,
Strong of heart in bitterness,
Tender, gracious, thoughtful, good
In our man and womanhood.
IN. D. Bismarck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
Romestic Econnmx.

Father-What, Another new dress?
Daughter-You needn't be cross
bought it with my own money Fa-
ther-Where did you get it, Daugh-
teri sold your fur coat-IIlusuated
BitaL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
The Eood Qusetion.

do you believe that two can live as
cheaply as one:--
Not unless one of the two is veg
etarian- Free Press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
sonetnina Like Thzt.

SnaGg-I wish that guy would pay
up I've been boninE him for that
dollar he owes me for six months.
Flagg@Sort- of a wishbone, eh?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
Two Views.

She saw hat and liked it very much
Asserted that n sumner such
As it she'd seldom seen before
The hat she liked was in a store
She CHANGED to spy this hat next day,
But passed 1t By in scornful way
The hat at this time be il said
Was on another woman's head
Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23

In the Denver trap shooters tourna-
ment at Overland park recently X.
H. Pruns. an amateur of Brookv.ile.
Ind, made a worlds record for ten
traps by breaking 200 targets out Of
as many shots. For the first two days
of the shoot he LED the field with 800
breaks out of 400
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23

The Automobile Club of France.
which has such splendid quarters on
the Place de la Concorde, has for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23
And the Road Iooked R,h,

anu tne ROAD Looked Rou0hi
Il fear have made a mistake
WHY
He proposed in taxicab. The min
ute accepted him he paid the bill ana
we got out and walked. "-Kansas Citv
Journal