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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

he above photograph '"'Tha Picture
ne of the less familiar portraits of the
n 1860. Lincoln had at that time been
anks to the reputation the. Lincoln
fter his famous Cooper Institute speech
photograph at Brady's studio. It shows
1t was used extensively In the cam.
n
sides force was besieged In Knoxville,
Tenn, with an apparent danger of be-
ing starved into surrender, a telegram
came one day from Cumberland Gap,
announcing that Firing is heard In
the direction of Knoxville
Glad of it," exclaimed Mr. Lincoln
"Why should you be glad of it,"
asked friend, who was present, in
some surprise.
why, you see," he explained, cit
reminds me of Mrs. Sallie Ward, a
neighbor of mine She had a very
large family. Occasionally one of her
numerous progeny would be heard cry
ing in some out-of.the-way place, and
she would exclain, There's one Of my
children that isn't dead yeti"
There was an ignorant man who
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS


BORN in Hardin county. Kentucky.
on February IL, 1909.
MADE CAPTAIN of a company in
Richland. H., for service on the
Black Hawk war, April q, 1882.
ELECTED CONGRESSMAN
from Illinois in 1886.
ACCLAIMED ORATOR In 1858
after his famous slavery debates
with Senator Douglas.
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF the
United States November s, 1860.
HAILED SLAVES EMANCIPAT-
OR by virtue of his proclamation
issued January /, 1863.
SHOT AND KILLED by John
Wilkes Booth In Ford's theater.
Washington, the night of April
IA, 1865.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

more succeeded him, Fillmore needed
to buy a carriage. Some gentleman
was breaking up housekeeping and
had one for sale and Fillmore took Ed
ward (the old door-keeper of the White
House, with him when he went tc
look at it. 1t seemed to be pretty
good turnout, but Fillmore looked il
carefully over and then asked Edward
DO you think it will do for the presi
dent of the United States to ride in
a secondhand CARRIAGE
|, "'Sure, your excellency,' replied Ed
ward you're only secondhand pres
| ident, you know"
Among the European soldiers who
from time to time came over and offer
ed to serve in the Union armies was
one young man who, on receiving his
commission as lieutenant, assured the
president that he belonged to the old
|, est nobility of Germany. oh re
piled Mr.. Lincoln, never mind that
i You will not find that to be an obstacle
to your advancement"
Mr.. Lincoln was one day asked:
How many men do you suppose the
Confederates now have in the field?'
Twelve hundred thousand, accord
ing to the best authority" was the
prompt reply.
Good heavens" exclaimed the in
quirer.
Eyes, sir; twelve hundred thousand
No doubt of it. You see, all our gen
erals, when they get whipped. say the
enemy outnumbers them three or five
to one, and I must believe them. We
have four hundred thousand in the
field, and three times four makes
twelve. Don't you see it,"
The result of the great conflict
seemed to be in more doubt than ever
just after the emancipation proclama
ton. Mr.. Lincoln expressed his OWL
view of the situation with: I'VE are
a good deal like whalers who have
been long on chase. At last We have
got our harpoon fairly into the mon
ster: but we must look out how we
steer, or with one flop Of his tail he
will send us all into eternity!"
Mr.. Lincoln had several reasons fo1
not admiring ex-President Tyler, and
a mention of him on one occasion
brought out an anecdote.
"A year or two after Tyler's acces
sion to the presidency" said Mr.. Lin
| coin, contemplating an excursion In
some direction his son went to order
special train of cars. 1t SO happened
that the railroad superintendent was
| very strong Wing. On Bob's making
known his errand, that official prompt
ly informed him that his road did not
run special trains for the president.
"'Wh = said Bob. Did you not
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
WORST WINTER IN YEARS

Snow, wind and extreme cold caused
more colds this winter than In past
years. Foley's Honey and Tar proved
its worth in thousands of homes. Men,
women and children checked colds and
coughs and prevented serious conse-
quences from exposure. It clears the
passages, heals raw inflamed MEM
branes, banishes Irritation and tickling
throat. Mrs Edward Strevy, r. 81.
Clinton, o.. says: Il think Foley's
Honey and Tar the only medicine for
coughs and colds and recommend 1t
highly" For sale by A. G. Luken &
Co.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

once applied to Mr. Lincoln for the
post OF doorkeeper to the house. This
man had no right to ask Lincoln fol
anything. 1t was necessary to re
pulse him. But Lincoln repulsed him
gently and whimsically, without hurt
ing his feelings, in this way.
so you want to be doorkeeper al
the House, Ell?
Yes, Mr.. President"
We'll, have you ever been a door.
keeper? Have you ever had any ex
perience of BOOKKEEPING?
"Umph.no."
Have you ever attended lectures
on doorkeeping?"
mo, SIR
Have you ever read any text on
the subject?"
NO"
Have you ever conversed with any.
one who has read such book?''
mo, sir, I'm afraid not, sir
well, then. my friend, don't you
see that you haven't a single qualifica
ton for this important post?" said Lin.
coin in reproachful tone.
Yes, ! do" said the applicant, and
| he took leave humbly, almost CRATE
fully.
| A Western senator who had failed
| of a reelection brought his successor
| one day and introduced him to the
| president. Lincoln, in reply, express
ed his qualification at making the &C
| quaintance of new senator yet,
| he added. Il hate to have old friends
| like Senator W go away And--an-
| other thing usually find that a
| senator or representative out of bust.
| ness is a sort Of lame duak. He has to
| be provided for" When the two gen.
tlemen had withdrawn l took the lib
| erty of saying that Mr.. W did not
seem to relish that remark. Weeks
after. when l had forgotten the cir.
cumstances, the president said, "You
| thought was rude to Senator W.
| the other day Well. now he wants
/ Commissioner Dole's place!" Mr.. Dole
| was then commissioner of Indian
| affairs.
"Soon after the opening of congress
the Hon. Mr.. Shannon made the Gus
| tomary CALL" writes Carpenter, the
artist, Eat the White House. In the
| conversation that ensued Mr.. Shannon
said, Mr.. President, | met an old
friend Of yours in California last sum-
| mer, a Mr.. Campbell who had a good
deal TO say about your Springfield life
| Ah,' returned Mr.. Lincoln, I am glad
to hear of him Campbell used to be
dry fellow in those days. he con-
tinued. For time he was secretary
of state. One day during the legisla-
| tive vacation a meek, cadaverous-look-
ing man, with white neckcloth, in
troduced himself to him at his office,
| and stating that he had been inform ed
| that Mr.. c. had the letting of the Hall
of Representatives, he wished to Sc
cure it, if possible, for course Of lee
lures to deliver in Springfield MAY
l ask said the secretary, what is
to be the subject of your lecturer"
r"Certainly," was the reply, with a
very solemn expression of counter
ance THE course I wish to deliver
| is on the second coming of our Lord. .
at is of no use." said c.; "if you will
take my advice, you will not waste
your time in this city. 1t is my pri-
vate opinion, If the Lord has been in
| Springfield once, he will never come
the second time!'
No doubt Mr.. Lincoln sufficiently
appreciated the good qualities of ex.
President Fillmore, then living, but a
mention of him one evening brought
out a shot at the vice presidential
! succession.
Just after Taylor's death, when Fill.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Requests 1000 Sewing
Machines for France

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Dr. c. w.
A. Veditz. commercial attache OF the
American embassy in Paris, has trans
mitted to the bureau Of foreign and
domestic commerce here, request for
1000 American sewing machines for
use by French relief agencies engaged
In making garments for refugees re-
turned from re-conquered French ter
ritory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
The Quinine That Does Not Affect
Head

Head
Because OF its tonic and laxative effect
Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken
BY anyone without causing nervous
ness or ringing In the head There Is
only one "Bromo Quinine.' e. w.
GROVES signature Is on box. 30c.--
AN
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
THOUGHTS TO THINK
ABOUT

Nature lives by law and that
law is love. Law plus love is
the Omnipotent Thinker.
Misfortunes seen are not so
formidable as misfortunes ex-
pected. Distance magnifies ex-
pected evils.
Delay all action when anger
comes to visit you. Then its
leaving will be without sorrow
because Of damage done.
The first word tells the story.
Like newspaper headlines. the
index words of the classified ad.
vertisements tell what each one
Is about.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

furnish a special train for the funeral
Of General Harrison"
"'Yes,' said the superintendent
stroking his whiskers; and IL you will
only bring your father here In that
shape. you shall have the best train
on the road"
Once when deputation visited hin,
and urged emancipation before he was
ready, he argued that he could not
enforce it, and, to illustrate, asked
them
"How many legs will sheep have
if you call tail a Leg" They ans
wered, Five" You are mistaken
said Lincoln, ''for calling tail leg
don't make 1t so,' and that exhibited
the fallacy of their position more than
twenty syllogisms.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

No doubt Mr.. Lincoln sufficiently
appreciated the good qualities of ex-
President Fillmore, then living, but a
mention of him one evening brought
out shot at the vice presidential
succession.
Just after Taylor's death, when Fill
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
John Blalock, the School Boy.

Last week the Post Dispatch
asked, in the excitement of peace
and the rejoicing of the world,
had we stopped to drop a tear on
the graves of those who had
made this peace possible.
A rose that blooms in the garden,
Must wither and fade some day;
But time only adds to memory
A charm that can never decay.
Yes, we all admired John for
his true self; for true worth is
BEING, not SEEMING.
"Ah, the glad wild ways of the school
boys days;
And rainbow CLEANS of their youthful
dreams,
Are things of the long ago."
l can't forget the days at old
Oakdale school. Each morning
fires were made, fresh water
brought and all the brands done.
Then John would meet me at the
door with his broad, gentle smile
and shy
Good morning"
He was quiet, studious and
obedient, with a most feminine
nature. | remember we had
only a few boys, and more girls
John was quite popular with the
girls.
One little incident must tell,
for this was John. 1t was in the
days of the beloved hair switch.
One of the girls was using the
window pane for a mirrow and
the window sill for a toilet table.
John slipped up, seized the hair
switch, and faded away through
the woods. The next we saw of
John, he came swinging along
from the well, among a bevy of
girls, around him was an apron,
pinned on his vest a huge corsage
of roses, fixed among his jet black
locks was the golden switch be-
fore mentioned, and atop of that
a ladys' hat. The maiden was
waiting for him with a bucket of
water and a lively chase follow
ed,--peace was made by an invi-
tation from John to a party the
next night.
The children often gathered
violets. | remember John once
brought me three and, mischiev-
ously, said, these are for the
language"-and well do we know
among the lilies of France he
plucked three violets for the
whole world, truly for their
language, 81 love YOU" We shall
each, the mates of old Oakdale,
in imagination, place three VIC
lets on Johns grave, hoping that
sometime we shall all pick vio-
lets from a far more lovely bed.
''The west winds are signing, as daylight
is dying,
Good night Good night! Good night
Angels are keeping their watch DER thy
sleeping,
Good night Good night Good night?'
MRS. ED THOMAS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-10
description of the models:

5--Eton Dress Suit Of Trcotine. finished
with satin vest and long girdle fastening
to the side, navy blue, size 80. Priced,
6-Tancy Pussy Willow Tafcta Frock. in
navy blue or plum, sizes l8 and 3s.
Priced. S3T.5
7-French Serge Tailored Suit. in navy blue
or black, Ill sizes. Priced, SG5.OO.-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-10

street F'rock Of charmcusc. in brown size
IS. Trimmed in champagne color wool
embroidery. Priced sI9o0.
2-Frock of indestructibic voilc. finished
with satin giTdle. size IS. Price s5".5O.
a-Tan Jersey Suit May be worn high or
Nat at the neck. Size IS Priced $1,000.
Navy Blue Serge Bustle Back Suit size
is years. Priced. $1,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
LEGISLATURE TAKES RECESS.
COAL FAMINE SENA.
TORS WANT TO TAKE TEN
DAY RECESS,
Upper Branch of Legislature Con-
sumes Entire Morning I'm Talking
About Coal Situation as it Affects
Heating of State HOuse-HOusc
Blocks Adjournment.

Columbia. Jan. 1S.-The senate
spent the entire morning hour in dis
cussion of a concurrent resolution to
adjourn for ten days, because of the
coal shortage. The resolution was
withdrawn by the author, Senator
Walker. Of Georgetown, and a mo-
ton to adjourn until Monday night
adopted, then the action by which
the resolution was withdrawn was re-
considered. The original resolution
for ten day adjournment was con-
sidered again and finally adopted by
4 vote of 20 to Is.
A committee appointed to hold a
conference with Gov. Manning regard
ing the coal situation, reported that
there was on hand now enough coal
to keep the building heated day and
night for ten days If only day ses-
sions were held there were on hand
enough coal to heat the building for
thirty days. The senate clung to the
idea that coal would be saved by ten
day adjournment. In the meantime
it is expected that the State will re-
celve an additional supply of coal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
NO COTTON MILL EXEMPTION.
Congressman Ask for Fuel Order
Modification.


Washington, Jan. 17.--Representa-
uves Byrnes, Nichols, Dominick and
Lever had a conference with the fuel
administrator this afternoon in which
they urged DR.. Garfield to exempt ali
cotton mills in South Carolina from
the provisions Of the order issued yes
terday closing all manufacturing es-
Establishments east of the Mississippi
for IA days. They urged this eXemp-
tion on the ground that the closing of
the cotton mills would cause great
suffering among the employees. The
administrator explained the reasons
for the issuance Of the order, stating
that at this time there were 200 or
300 ships unable to leave port on ac-
count of their inability to receive coal,
that the wharves and terminals were
crowded to capacity, and this dras-
tic action was necessary to relieve
the situation
The congressman argued that an ex-
emption be made at least of mills
working upon war orders The, admin
istrator stated that no exception could
be made in any case, and that the or
der would be enforced even as to am
munition factories. The delegation
presented the case of the employees
in the cotton mills and urged that the
government issue special appeal to
manufacturing establishments as
duty to pay employees for time lost by
reason of this order of the govern
ment. The administrator stated that
he was very much impressed with the
suggestion and the congressman be-
lieve that as result of their visit
steps will be taken to induce manu-
featuring establishments to comply
with their requests
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23

even hundreds of mines are lying idle
because Of railroad inability to sup
ply the cars to carry away their pro-
ducts.
In the past week the production of
coal has been disastrously reduced
Reports in some cases have shown 90
per cent. of the mines in certain fields
closed completely for lack Of cars.
This is war! Whatever the cost,
we must pay so that in the face of
the enemy there can never be the re-
proach that we held back from doing
our full share. Those ships laden with
our supplies of food for men and food
for guns must have coal and put to
sea-"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
HOUSE FOR PROHIBITION.
Constitutional Amendment Passed by
Large Majority.

Columbia. Jan. Mcmbers: OF the
house last night passed to third road
INK The resolution to ratiry the fed
GRAF prohibition amendment ly a
vote Of &C 20 2S. Prior TO tn; ing
t'lS ballot the house refused by Il
vote of 20 to g. TO place the oles-
ton in the primary next summer.
The motion TO strike out the enact
ing words OF the resolution was lost
by vote Of II to GS. Ratification is
likely to take place today by tho son,o
majority. which was i'm excess or
tile conclusion of the body,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
HAWAIIAN AND HARDIN RECEIVE
SENTENCES.
Convicted Of Involuntary Manslau, ,h'
ter i'm Circuit Court at Columbia.


Columbia, Ian. 19.-Dr. James T.
Hanahan, prominent druggist Of
Columbia, and K. l.. Hardin, superin-
tendent Of the local plant of a ferti.
lizer manufacturing company, were
'ound guilty Of involuntary man.
slaughter in the Circuit Court here to-
night. the former receiving five year
and the latter a two years sentence.
On notice of appeal, DR.. Hanahan was
released on $4,000 bond and Mr.. Hac-
din $4,000 bond.
The two men were tried before
Judge Memminger in connection with
the killing of Lenwood Shaw, a r.
year-old white boy, here October z,
1917. when a wagon in which tho
Shaw youth and his brother had been
delivering groceries was struck by DIR.
Hanahan's automobile near the Shaw
home on Divine street, Shandon. Mr..
Hardin's car struck DR.. Hanahans
machine almost Immediately after the
accident.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
WAGE INVESTIGATORS NAMED.
Director General McAdOO Appoints
Committee to Look Into Railroad
Wage Question.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The four
men who were named tonight by Di-
rector General McAdoo to investigate
the railroad wage question are Frank
lin *. Lane, Secretary of the Inter-
ior; j. Fl. Covington, Chief Justice of
the District Of Columbia Supreme
Court; c. C. McHood, Interstate Com
merce Commissioner, and William r
Wilcox, chairman Of the Republican
National Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
COlOrcd Teachers Institute.

On Wednesday morning, January
10th, at the couny demonstration
rooms, 220 Salem Avenue, very
large attendance OF the teachers met
at o'clock. We had the pleasure of
having Mr.. j. HI. Brannon, the State
agent for negro sch ools, and Mr.. Sar-
gent, U. S. field agent for the Southern
States, with us.
Mr.. Brannon, after commencing the
work being done in our county, made
a most excellent address. He advised
that the training Of the head should
not be to the neglect of the hands
and heart. Character should be the
foundation. He contrasted industrial
education with literary training. en-
phasizing the former for the sake Of
habit forming for usefulness. He urg-
ed the teachers not 20 try to have too
many grades in the one or even two
teacher schools of the county. That it
would be better to do thoroughly and
efficiently the work of the grades
from l through 9Th and benefit
larger number than to give only a
smattering and have the advanced
grades; that most of the children drop
out Of school at the end Of the 3rd
grade. He emphasized the industrial
idea because it helped many to do
something who would otherwise be
failures because Of their lack of ca
pacity for literary training. He also
suggested that they would make haste
slowly in promotions. That on ac-
count Of such short terms children
could not be promoted, every session,
like those who were favored with nine
months terms
Mr.. Sargent told of his work in
Alabama where he was previous to his
appointment as United States agent.
Spoke Of the boys he had aided in get
ting an agricultural education, urged
the teachers to appreciate their high
calling and to do right because it was
right to do so, and he hoped in the fu-
ture he would be able to give some
definite assistance to some Sumter
county boy in getting an education in
agriculture
DR.. j. II. Haynsworth. our county
superintendent, was called to Colum
bia on Wednesday, but on Friday
morning he was on hand and seemed
greatly pleased with the work OF the
institute. He made n splendid talk
TO the teachers on the benefit of the
institute. touched on the Red Cross
work, and advised the teachers 10 try
and find little time for some moral
The institute was almost entirely an
industrial institute, the teachers were
prompt in their attendance and work
cd from . until every day. Very
little time was left to be given for n
literary review.
Through the Kindness of Prof. C.. |
II. Lawson, principal Of Lincoln grad
cd school, little while was given to
reviewing fundamentals i'm fractions
and civil government. Che teachers
all finished their kindergarten work
made their model books for their 1st
'hd End grades; some did their work
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
ANSWER THE ALARM.

Sumter People Should Not DELAY,
If your kidneys are infiamed.
Don't stand around and do nothing
Like fire it will soon be beyond
control.
You will get the alarm in time
Backache. or dizziness or disorders
of the urnie.
Heed the warning.
Give your kidneys rest by living
more carefully.
Use Doan's kidney Pills to hel,
stamp out the cause.
Profit by this Sumter mans ex-
perience.
j. X. Drakeford, retired farmer.
lol West Hampton Avenue, SAYS:
L was in such bad shane with
my back and kidneys that could
hardiy stoop, and it was just as hard
10 straighten. j had headaches and
spells OF dizziness, and the kidney GO.
Nio'ioiiS annoyed me by passing too
freely. When I heard Of Doan's Kid
ney Pills / got a box at DeI.orme's
rharmacy. They relieved all signs Of
the trouble and put my kidneys in
good shape"
Price 6Oc.. at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
MIR. Drakeford had Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y. (4G)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
HOUSE BLOCKS SENATE.
Refused to Agree to Plan to Adjourn
for Ten DAYS. M

AW ACu lays.
Columbia, Jan. 1S.-The house to-
day blocked the efforts of the senate
to adjourn for ten days. The SEN
ate adopted a resolution to recess un-
til Tuesday January 2S, but imme-
dlate consideration was objected to in
the house, so that the resolution went
over Both houses adjourned until
Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock.
Only local and uncontested matters
were taken up.
In the senate announcement was
made that the game warden invesiga-
tion would begin Tuesday afternoon
at 8 o'clock