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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19

city for love or money. A large sub
scription was under way to endow the
Boston Art Gallery, but the pious de-
scendants of Cotton Mather.s who still
button their collars behind, killed. it
by protesting against nude art"
Boston authorities forbade the exhibit
ion of Hiram Powers's Greek Slave"
unless its legs were clothed and its
neck and breast hidden from view.
The Watch and Ward Society.
through its detectives, has prosecuted
and ruined a number of very poor
offenders. 1t is merciless to the weak
and defenseless, cruel and inhuman in
its restrictions laid upon the pleas
ures OF the poor. The New Highlander
can't tell funny story. He laughs
first, says it is funny, forgets the real
point, has no sense of harmony on the
climax, and utterly fails in his at
tempts. Nearly all of the great Amer
lean story tellers, those wonderful
tellers of tales, come from the great
Mississippi Valley There was Lin
coin of Illinois, whose gift of simple
narration outclasses Aesop Of old.
There was Mark Twain of Missouri,
whose stories will live as long as
English is spoken. There was Royal
Bob Ingersoll, the greatest of all
orators and the best Of story tellers,
also from Illinois, And Tom Corwin
from Ohio had scarcely an equal as
story teller. Not only does the CEN
ter of population lie in the middle
states, but so does the core and cen
ter of all true culture live there.
Realize Great Change.
If you leave New York or Boston
and go to Niagara Falls, or to the
| pleasure boats on Detroit river about
Belle Isle, you will realize the great
change. At Niagara and Belle Isle
you meet the real American people,
sightseeing with their families-just
common, everyday plain people, of
whom Lincoln said God must have
loved them, he made so many of them
They swarm from little towns, and
the farms. They are quiet and un-
assuming. easily pleased, willing to
pay fair price for what they want.
! The young people ride on cars or
boats, with their arms around each
other. or walk down the thronged
street, holding hands May such sim
| plicity, such sweet Inconsistencies
| never depart from this country,
America.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
THESE WOMEN IGNORANT
OF AMERICAN Literature
saw and talked with Omar What-do
you-call.him

saw and talked with Omar What-do-
you-call.him
"Oh, yes"
Dead for Centuries.
Shades of old liars of ancient days!
Amar. the Persian poet, has been dead
for many, many centuries! And these
intellectual geese put down what said
and will go home and cackle the stuff
to other geese and ganders, and that
is what we call culture" WE'LL what
of it! | don't think the average con-
gressional grafton, recorded in the
great national album of stump
speeches, has any high call.
And as l sit in Sleepy Hollow near
the graves of Emerson and Haw-
thorne, there arises before me great
shadow-it is the shadow of the Puri-
tan hanging over Boston, where
have just spent week. Boston prides
itself upon it's culture, it's morals, it's
being the Athens Of America the
hub of the universe" 1t has the
pride and that is ALL The real glory
has departed forever 1t has moved
West. Women are treated with less
Difference in Boston than any city in
the United States. If you want to see
real politeness to women go to De-
troit
Boston Posts Signs.
In Boston they put up signs at
street, subway and elevated stations,
Women and cripples first" What
good does it do? You are nearly
mobbed by the wild horde The men
in order to get seats in the car pre-
tend to be infirm or crippled On
buildings you see in big letters, Pre-
pare to Meet Thy God,' Thou God
Seest Me- God is Our Refuge and
Our Strength" At Nurembega Park
on Sundays they permit the merry-go-
round to operate, but the music must
be suppressed, because it is the Lords
Day. They have brass band that
plays, Nearer Ny Good to Thee
nothing else. But in that park they
rob you on every hand. They charge
10 cents admission to see couple
of crippled and sick leopards, two
wheezy old lions, four scrofulus
monkeys and wildcat. 1would rath-
err go to funeral than visit that park
again.
Ferret Out Small Vices.
Down in Boston proper they have
Watch and Ward Society" whose
business it is to ferret out all small
vices and let the great wrongs pass
by This society prosecuted and con-
victed four Boston book houses for
selling the works of Boccaccio, and
you couldn't buy the Decameron in the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
FLAG IS HOISTED
BY RAILROADERS
AT BOSTON YARD

BOSTON, Ind, July 19.-Mrs. Ada
Robinson and Mrs. Mary Peterson en-
1ertained the members Of their Sun.
day school classes at the home OF Mrs.
Robinson, Saturday afternoon. Child
ren's games were enjoyed after which
a dainty luncheon was served. :. Mr..
Frank Piper of Peru, Ind, visited his
parents here last week, enroute to
California, for a months visit with
relatives. ;. Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Brattain and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Parks motored to Brookville, Sunday.
Misses Grace and Sadie Potten-
ger OF Richmond. spent Sunday here.
/. .,.S Some of the patriotic employees
Of the C. & o. railroad hoisted large
American flag on the water tank at
the shops Saturday afternoon. Whis-
ties were blown and bells were rung
for the occasion, and many people
were frightened supposing that some
thing terrible had happened at the
railroad
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
$4,000 TO Be SPENT
ON PREBLE HIGHWAYS

EATON, O., July IGNORE than
$4,000 worth OF road Improvement
IN Preble county will be awarded this
week by the state highway commits
sion improvements contemplated are
the construction Of one mile of oil
macadamized road In Jefferson town.
ship estimated to cost $7,826.5O; the
construction of culverts and bridges
and the surfacing with bituminous
macadam Of 4.45 miles of road in Twin
and Lanier townships, Indianapolis
and Dayton road,) at an estimated
cost Of $31, 50974; and the construc-
ton Of lib miles Of road in Monroe
township at an estimated cost of
$10,620.62. The latter improvement
will be sold Friday, while the two
others are scheduled for award on
Thursday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
Best Home Treatment
for All Hairy Gr0wths
THE Modern Reautyl

Every woman should have small
package of delatone handy, for its
timely use will keep the skin free
from beauty-marring hairy growths.
To remove hair or fuzz, make a thick
paste with some of the powdered della
tone and water. Apply to hairy sur
face and after or 8 minutes rub off,
wash the skin and it will be free from
hair or blemish. To avoid disappoint-
ment, be sure you get real delatone.-
Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
EATON MAY OBTAIN
new POST OFFICE

EATON, O., July 19.-Possibilities
are flattering for the erection of a
handsome postoffice building in Eaton
according to information received
Gard. His message carried the in
formation that the public building
commission had filed it's report and
among the items included was the
authorization of an appropriation of
200 for the purpose.
PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
ORPHANS ENJOY OUTING,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 20
Four hundred orphans from different
orphans homes will enjoy an outing
in Riverside park next week as the
guests of the Elks lodge Special street
cars will take them to the park.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
"MY HAIR DRESSER SAYS

that there are thousands of new
hairs coming in my head. l use
Every Week Anti-Septic Oil
Shampoo every week or ten days
and my hair is softer and easier
to handle than | have ever
known it. SOC at Thistle
thwaite's Drug Stores.-Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05

the first true shot. tore up tho
ground in 'front.' OF him and nwcrved
harmlesHly 20 one side. Instantly
tho widest confusion reigned--
shouts. curses. IN. plunging OF
horses. mingled with tho sharp
crack of firearms Tho shooting
was Wild. The surprise was too
complete for the outlaws 20 recover
At once. They had heard no sound
Of approaching hoofbea,s. The
roaring flames licking up tho dry
lumber had rendered the surround.
sng darkness tho blackcr Cor the
contrast.
Mary had sunk down at her
fathers feet, and bad no cogniEancs
OF the fierce. tho brief conflict. tina;
eusucd.
Afterward she heard--oh. many.
many times In TIC night watches
the eerie galloplng OF horses hoofs.
growing fainter and ever fainter.
heard II above the medley OF tramp.
ling horses and yelling men. and
knew u for what II meant. but 10.
night--this evil nlght--shc gave but
ono quick. bewildercd glance into
n sinister face above her. and in n
soft. shuddcring voice breathed.
Please don't" and tainted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05

self past staring eycbAlls. crawling.
crawling. crawling. Il might we'll
DO that At any moment a sudden
light fiRrinE up from some corner
would tell the tale OF the end.
All at once tho gun play began
again. sharp. quick. from the
spring. from tho sheds. For hours.
IL seemed TO Mary. tho little battle
ragged
A sudden bright Itch, flashed up
thru the darkness under the unpro-
iected wall to Mary's left Almost
simultaneously kindred llght
spraug into being from the region
Of the cat,icxhcda. The flare grew
and spread. 1, became a glare
When tho whole cabin seemed 10
be In flames save the door-ihc
dry. rude boarding had caught and
burned like paper--wiihston held
out hts hand 10 bis daughter. silent.
iy. A silently she put her hand.
her left hand. ia his: nor did VII.
ilston notice that II was her left.
nor how Imply her right arm huEx
10 her side
With firm step. Williston ad.
vanccd TO tho door Deliberately
he unharred II. "a deliberately
threw II open and stepped over tho
threshold They were covered ou
the instant by four rifles.
Drop your guns" called the
chief. roughly.
Il take Il that am the one
wanted said Wllliston.
His voice was calm. MY daugh.
ter IL free 10 Eo7" he asked. hts
first words having met with no re
Spouse.
4 guess mott" responded the
leader. curtly. She's showed up
too much like man to let her
loose
Hia big. shuifling form lounged
I'm his saddle lie raised hts rife
with every appearance of lazy in.
difference They were TO be shot
down whore they stood. now. right
on the threshold OF their burning
homestead.
williston bowed his head TO the
Inevitable for n moment: then rails.
cd Il proudly to meet the inevita.
bic.
A rifle shot rang out startllngly
clear At the very moment the
leaders eye had swept the sight.
his rife arm had twitched uncer.
tainly. then fallen norveless 10 his
side. while his bullet. playing a
faltering and discordant second to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05
Observation-Disclosures:


Judged he had gone far enough 10
allay suspicion. then he halted sud.
denly. Very wide awake was Jim
now. His hand rested unconscious
ly on tho Colts As. protruding
from his loosely hanging belt.
His impulse was TO ride boldly
back and up TO williston's door,
and thus satisfy himself as TO
W hat was doing so mysterlously.
There was not cowardly drop In
Jims circulation. But II foul play
Nas abroad for Williston that
night. he. Jim. of course. was spot.
ted and would never be- permitted
70 reach the house. II would mean
"A useless Gacrifice. Now. he need
ed TO be alive.
lie touched spurs lightly. bent
his head against the friction OF the
ulr and urged HIS horse 10 the mad.
dcst. widest race he had ever run.
Paul Lsnrford dropped one shoe
Leryelessly 10 the wolfskin In
front OF his bed. An oil lamp was
burning dimly on the table. The
SCOT Of many bnrnings adhered 20
the chimney'a inner side.
One would know Il was Jim's
week by looking al that chimney.
muttered tho boss. cycling the Of
Tending chimney discontentedly as
he dropped the other shoe.
Sometimes wonder II IL
wouldn't he better for the bunch
OF us. n one OF the boys were %
parry Md bring his girl 10 the
Three Bars. But I'll be hanged II
know which one I'd care 10 give
up to the feminine gender. BE.
sldes. she'd wear blue calico wrap.
perA IN the morning all do.
lie began pacing the floor IN HIS
stocking feet.
Wish I could get that blamed
little girl OF Wiiliston's out OF my
head tonight Positively red.head.
ed. Well. call II auburn for the
sake OF poiitenesE what's the dii
ferencsf She's winner. tho.
Wonder why | didn't know about
her beforcg Wonder n Dicks In
love with her. Shouldn't wonder. :"
He stopped for n moment at the
cpen window and looked out into
the attn. starry night.
Tho sound OF galloplng hoof.
beats on the hard road below came
up 20 him as be stood AT the win.
dow. A solitary horseman was
| coming that way aud he was put
ting his horse TO the limit. too.
Who the--dcuce. began Lang
ford. IT'S Jim's COW pony as 6nre
~ I'm n sinner what brings him
home at that pace. | wonder! IL
he drunk ?"
He pesred out indlfferentiy. The
hoof beats rang nearer and nearer.
clatiered thru the stable yards
and. before they ceased. two or
three revolver shots rang out IN
rapid succession. Jim had fired
into the air TO arouse the house.
spFlnging from his reeking
hroncho. he ran quickly 70 the
stable and threw vide the door.
Here the boss. the fret TO gain the
outside because already dressed.
found him hastily Saddllng a fresh
mount Langford asked no qucs.
ton. That would come later. lie
stepped silently to sadie's stall.
In an Incredibly short space o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05

William M. Ding married Rose Lee Dang in Boston
Ding. dang, belle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05
un,rnrtinsn,
EU!Ii.I.ilsii.ia

! time tho rest 81 the boys came
leaping out Of the ranchhoube,
alamming the door behind them.
Langford took the trail first. jim
had said but the one word. Willis
ton" II was enough. Nothing was
10 be heard but the rapid tho reg.
ular pound OF hoofbeats on the
level tran.
Langford. riding slightly In adj.
vance. Was having a bad time with
himself. His honor-hls good
honor. that he held 30 high and
stainlesH---w was his word not given
by II that the WilliBtons might
count on his sure protection
What had he done TO merit this
proud bohstg Knowing that Jesse
Black was once more At liberty,
fully realizing Of what vast import
10 the state would be Williston 4
testimony when the rustlers should
be brought 10 trial. he had rat
stupidly back and done nothing.
And he had promised. Would VIII
llston have had the courage with
out that promise7 And the girl
God, The girl" be cried aloud.
what did you say. Boss?" asked
Jim. pounding alongside.
Nothing" said Langford. curtly.
The little cavalcade swept on
with increased speed. following the
lead OF the master. Soon the sound
OF shooting was borne TO them dis
tinctly thru The quiet night.
Thank Heaven. boys" cried
IAngford. digging In his spurs once
more. They are not surprised
Listen What plucky fight, II
they can only hold OUT"
At that moment a tiny tongue OF
flame leAped up away 20 the front
o. them. cleaning Ia the darkness
like n beacon light. Now there
we're two-they grew. spread.
leaping heavenward In mad reyel
"Boys!" began Langford. But be
never gave the intended command.
For at that moment Williston and
his daughter stepped out in full
view 81 raider and rcAcuer. A man.
alouching in his saddle. rode up into
the circle OF iurid light.
LApgford raised his rifle quickly
The flames we're sinking. VII.
liston had disappeared The boys
were scattered in vile pursuit.
Wheeling his horse, Langford was
In time 10 zee big. muscular fel.
low swing a girlish form TO the
saddle In front OF him. Quick as a
flash he spurred forward. lifting his
heavy Colts revolver high over his
head brought I; down on the fel.
lows skull with force that
knocked him senseless without time
for n sigh or moan As hts arms
fell lax and he toppled in his sne
die. i.anginrd caught the girl and
swung her free Of ENHANCEMENT.
Poor little girl" he breathed
over her as her white face dropped
with unconscious pathos against his
big shoulder. Poor little girl
And ! don't know where your father
IL. either. Are you hurt anywhere.
or have you only faintedg don
wonder. !, WAS hellish. Why.
child. child. your arml II is broken.
oh. little girl. didn't mean to-
| honcst--honest I'm sorry"
Jim rode up painting. eyes blood.
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CHAPTER VI
In Which the \ n Figures Some
what Hyatcriousty

In Which the XVI Figures Some.
what mystcrlousiy
Jim Munson. riding Mis- pony over
the home trail at slow walk.
dropped sleoplly IN his saddle.
II was sleepy night. cool and
soft and stu lilo could walk his
horse all the way n no wanted TO.
There was no haste. The boys
would all be in bed They would
not even wait up for tho mail.
knowing his, Iim's. innate aversion
10 hurry.
A little short OF where the Willis
ton branch left tho main trail he
half paused. II e we're not 30 late.
he would ride up and give them a
hail But. OF course. they were
asleep. Everything seemed still and
dark about the premises. lie would
just plod along.
Hello. there Whero'd you come
from" he cried OF n sudden. and
before he had had time TO carry his
resolve into action.
4 man on horseback had drawn
rein directly In front OF him. Jim
blinked with the suddenness Of the
shock.
Might ask you the same ques
ton. responded the other. with an
easy laugh. I'm for town 10 see
the doctor about my little girl.
Peen puny for week"
"Ohl where you from7" asked
Jim, with the courteous interest OF
his kind.
New Man on the X Y T." answer.
ed tho other. lightly. Must be
gettin' on"
He touched spurs 10 his horse
and was off with a friendly so
long" over HIS shoulder.
Jim rode on thoughtfully.
Now, don't It beat tho devil" he
was thinking. how that there COW.
puncher struck this trail comm
from the X Y with the X Y n
clean tother side o. town."
He kept on straight ahead. and Il
was well for him that he did so. II
was not the last OF the affair. Tho
old. prosaic trail seemed fairly
bristling with ghostly visitants that
night. He had gone but n scant
quarter mile when he met with
second horseman, and this time he
would have sworn on oath that tho
man had not BEEN on the forward
trail as long as he should have been
to be seen in the starlight. Jim was
not doing now, and he knew what
he was about.
'lIullo!" the fellow accosted him.
genially.
Too pleasant-the whole bunch
OF en-" found quick Judgment In
Jim's active brain. Aloud. he re.
sponded with answering good ma.
ture. "Iiullo!"
Where ye goin'?" asked the 9th.
err. as II In no particular haste To
part company. If he had met with
a surprise. he carried It off well.
Home; been to town" Jim was
on tenter hooks 10 be off
Belong TO the Three Bars. don't
your"
Yep"
Thought so. Well. good luck to |
you"
Jim rode briskly along until he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05

n THE sporting page of daily there appeared recently
~ halone of Annette Kelermann international record
holder female swimmer and alss half-,onc OF Y. NJ
G. A. all-round athlete Miss Keermann shown attred
in bathing which lacked about four inches reaching
to her knees while the husky young athletes running
somewhat shorter.
According the finely drawn distinction OF prudes
and critics the athletes outfit is entirely proper while that
Of Miss Keermann is mmodcs altho wherein is alto
gether clear to right thinking persons.
Obviously who hopes win in a running race
cucumber himself with superfuity Of clothing
and girl who enjoys swimming, who is
learning swim should be hampeed by covering than
common would dictate as the proper thing
Back Of everything lies the MOTIVE.
Even the prudish admit that there is a vast
difference between the enjoyment of heahfu pastimc
swimming and deliberately Haunting temptation by
warranted and audacious exposure.
William M. Ding married Rose Lee Dang in Boston.
belle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05
For County Commissioners

MO other officials have much importance in county at
IN fairs county commissioners. Their duties many
Their power spend money is almost unlimited This year
the expenditures be levied will million
than last year.
For the past several years the socalled ring has
olled majority OF the county commissioners. The
troll is present the hands OF Lafe Hamilton and KriSt
knudsen.
Knudsen is a hold-over Hamilton is automatically
tired from. that office having already served four years.
and is a candidate for sheriff.
The county ring has picked Hamlton's
Lou Smith, of Auburn. Smith is old-timer. He had
been commissioner before and Shorthand in the palmy old
days Smith getting his fat share out OF
feed prisoners He belongs the old ward
heeing type OF politician.
In the south district therefore Lou Smiths defeat
be accomplished by raying the candidacy OF Herman
Nielsen. who is just a farmer politician.
Nielsen for office before appointed
office that held any salary He is capable successful
citizen, who is anxious TO give good service
In the city district three names will appear the
ballot They the OF NJ. ]. Carrgan, Frank p.
Mullen and Claude c. Ramsay.
Carrigan is the present minority member OF the
mission He has been, during the past years the indie
pendent county commissioner who has done what he could
suppress the exravagances OF the ring members Given
the aid OF a like Herman Nielsen. Carrgan will be able
give King county administration OF real efficiency.
Fortunately, his principal opponent. Claude Ramsay.
IS also man who being OF sound business sense and
avowedy free of the ring. will also be able give King
county good service
The third in this Frank p Mullen, is really on, OF
it. His will appear the ballot but he has publicly
given notice OF his withdrawal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-05
ii;,,;iiiiiiiiisssii 'IslIiiiiiiliiiiiiii:'i'iii'

CONTINUED From Our Last issue0
A 3 THE girls approached the
~ office the crowd of men
around the doorway drew
aside TO let them pass.
At tho far end OF tho room they
found tho Justice OF the peace en-
throned behind long table. Ills
Honor. MIR. James r. McAllister,
more commonly known as Jimmie
Mac. was ranohman on n small
scale. lie was ignorant. but OF an
overweening conceit. lie had been
Justice OF tho peace for several
years. and labored under the mis-
taken impression that he knew
some law.
Louisea little table was drawn
closely before the window nearest
the court. She owed thisi thought
tulness 20 Gordon.
The prisoner was brought In. His
was familiar personality. lie was
known 10 most men west OF the
riyer-if not by actual acquaintance,
certainly by hearsay lie was a
tall, lean. slouchlng shouldered fel'
low. lie bore himself with an easy.
indifferent manner. and chewed 70
bacco cnloyingly.
Then came tho first great sur
prise OF this affair OF many sur.
prlses. Jesse Black waived exam.
ination. II came like a thunderbolt
TO tho prosecution. II was not
Blacks way OF doing business. Tho
county attorney had looked for u
hRrd.fought defense-A shifting Of
the burden OF responsibility for the
misbranding 90 another, who would.
of course. be off somewhere on a
business trip. 10 be absent an In.
definite length Of time.
There were lines about the young
attorneys mouth. Jesse Black was
bound over under good and suf'
flcicnt bond to appear at the mex,
regular term OF tho circuit court In
December. That much accomplish.
ed. now he could buckle down for
the big fight.
Unconccrned. grinning. Black
slouohed 20 the door and out The
crowd made way for him uncon.
sclously. No one Ioatled him. lie
was marked man from that day
His lawyer. Small. leaned back 10
his chair. radlating waves OF self.
satisfaction. as tho he had but Just
gained a disputed point