Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 347, 17 January 1907 — Page 2

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The Richmond Palladium, Thursday, January 17, 1907.

INSPECTOR'S VISIT WAS A HAPPY ONE

Annual Inspection of Masonic Lodges Followed by Sumptuous Banquet. A NUMBER OF TOASTS NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED FOR WEBB LODGE OVER TWO HUN DRED TOOK PART IN THE FESTIVITIES. In true Masonic style the joint inspection of Richmond and Webb lodges of Masons and the installation of the Webb lodge officers were held last night, followed by a banquet. Grand Inspector Wolfe of Rushville save cartful attention to the forms and ceremonies used by the lodges . and voted them to be as the grand lodge intended that they should. Over two hundred Masons gathered to witness the inspection and installation and to partake of the good things which came after them. The officers who took their places in Webb lodge were Harry Keelor, worshipful master; Burt Gaines, senior warden; Ed Neff, junior warden; S. C. Kates, senior treasurer; A. W. Hempleman, secretary; Frank Crump, senior deacon; Alonzo Kepler, junior deacon; II. Rees and Geo. Cause, stewards. In the bancniet hall where decorations of palms and carnations enhanced the beauty of the large room, a sumptuous repast was served. Added to this was a feast of reason put i good language. Those who spoke were Inspector Wolfe, Justin Study of Fort Wayne, Ell wood Morris, Reece Marlatt and Harry Penny. Worship ful Master Keelor presided at the bead of the table. Music was furn isbed by Range's orchestra. FOR THE CHILDREN The Game of Flop. Did you ever play "Flop?" Well, if not. try it. You will find it no of the Jolliest little games you ever participated in. Invite your friends atout a dozen of them to spend an hour with you on the lawn Place your chairs, one for each guest in a circle, allowing the backs to be outside, thus letting the guests face th? Inslt'e of the ring. Have all the guests but one take the seats. The un so:1, toil guest, boy or girl, will be asked t t:ike up his or her position Inside the circle. When all is In readiness the game Is begun by the hostess crying "Flop!" whereupon each seated guest "Cops" to the chair to his right, the boy or girl in the center trying to take poscssion of tfco vacant chair during the movement. On account of the con fusion which follows upon the signal "Flcpl" the standing one is at a disadvantage, for he cannot see the chair which is to be left vacant one time iu half a dozen. The "flopping" continues till he or she is seated, however, and then the boy or girl at his or her right takes the center of the circle, and the game be gins again. A Powerful Fish. The rower of a swordfish has always been admitted, and Instances have not been altogether uncommon of his attacking vessels and burying his for midable weapon In them. A case oc curred once which shows that the strength of the fish Is even greater than was suspected. A three masted schooner of Boston put into port leaky. On her voyage from Mobile she was suddenly fou?.d to be taking In water fast. The crew were set to the pumps and found that they were able to keep down the water, but that steady work was required. The hands therefore shifted the cargo and at last found the hole, which was caused by the sword or horn of a RwordSsh. It had passed through the copper sheathing of the ship, through the outer planking, four and a half Inches in thickness; through nine inches space between that and the lining and then through the inner planking, another four and a half Inches thick. The force required to send a blunt tveapon like this through nine inches of solid wood must have been immense. Mermaid's and Mrrmfn. Nearly all nations have folklore and fairy tale accounts of mermaids and sometimes of mermen. Even the American Indians had their "woman fish" and "man fish." The Chinese tell stories about their sea women of the southern sea?. Sometimes mermaids and mermen are represented as leaving the water and living with human beings, but more frequently they are pictured as being so attractive that they sometimes will lure human beings to destruction in the depths of the sea, declares a writer In St. Nicholas. These myths have been utilized by many poets and have even been used for stories "with a moral." Most encyclopedias and Baring-Gould's "Myths of the Middle Ars" give interesting histories of the myths and the extent to which they have been held, by various nations. Flower Meaning's. Anemone, fading hope. Bachelor's button, hope In love. Buttercup, riches. Carnation, pride and beauty. Daisy, beauty and Innocence. Everlasting, always remembered. Forgetmenot, true love. Harebell, grief. Honeyflower. love sweet and secret. Blue hyacinth, constancy. Heliotrope, devotion. Pansy, tender and pleasant fnougnts. Red tnlip. declaration of love. White water lily, purity of heart.

WILLIAMS A CANDIDATE

FRIENDS BOOSTING HIM Local Knight Seeks to be Elected Brigade Commander of the Uniform Rank K. of P. in This State Prospects are Good. His local company and the third regiment of which he is colonel are making an effort to have George R. Williams named as brigade comman der of the state Uniform Rank X. of P. That Col. Williams is well fitted - jfor tne position there is no question and his Richmond admirers are not at all slow in laying great stress up on that fact. There is probably no man in the state who has a more ex tensive knowledge of military affairs and besides this his great personal popularity stands him in good stead. ine brigade commander will be selected next month, and between now and that time members of the thu-d regiment will be found hustling for Col. Williams. ROBERT CARTER INJURED While at Work Putting in Window Glass, Well Known Young Man Badly Cut His Hand. Robert Carter, an employe of tne Jones Hardware company, is suffering from severe cuts which he received while putting in a window in a groeery on the north side. Portions of the old window fell and struck his right hand. He sustained the loss of considerable blood before the arrival of a physician. HUMOR OF' THE HOUR Too Moch For the Jadgr. Tudor Jenks, the author of many bits of humorous verse and prose, has always had difficulty on first meeting people in getting them to accept his name as his own. They insist on regarding it as a rather odd pseudonym. Recently the matter has grown worse, and he has exierienced difficulty in establishing its right in articulate speech. One day in front of the Fifth Avenue hotel Mr. Jenks was an involuntary witness to a fight between two cab drivers. The men were promptly arrested, and Mr. Jenks was haled to court with them to tell what he had seen. The police magistrate was elder ly, gruff and short tempered. "What is your name?" asked the lawyer. "Tudor Jenks." "Once more, please." "Tudor Jenks." A sharp rap from the court, and this. explosively: "Witness will stop making a funny noise and give his name!" Ridgway's. j Their Repatatlon at Stake. "Why is it that Blank, the shirtmaker, and Irons, the laundrynian, do not ppeak when tbey meet?" "Well, you know Blank advertised a new, indestructible shirt?" "Yes." "And Irons immediately installed more powerful machinery in bis laundry." Woman's Home Companion. She Protests. "I think," said the woman's right3 orator, "that husband and. wife should have an equal voice in the management of household affairs." "Nonsense!" exclaimed an auditor. "Why, that rule would give my husband as much to say as I have." Cleveland Leader. Generally Took All. "That fellow Skinnum did me out of SO cents." "Is that so? Why, I never knew Skinnum to do things by halves." Philadelphia Press. They Sometimes Do. A lawyer while conducting his case cited the authority of a doctor of law yet alive. "My learned friend," interrupted the judge, "you should never go upon the authority of any save that of the dead. The living may change their minds." Nos Loisirs. "W hr He Doesn't Bay. "He's a regular jack of all trades. Why, he built bis own garage." "Did he? I wasn't aware that be owned a car." "lie doesn't. The only car that he'd care to buy is just a foot too long for the garage he built." Cleveland Plain Dealer. In Blrdville. Sparrow Why are you In such a bad humor, Mr. Crow? Crow Why, I have been deceived. They told me there was a crowbar around here, and instead of being a place where I could buy a drink it is only a piece of old iron. Chicago News. The Speeders. Gunner ITelene's father said you were going to the dogs since you bought that automobile. Any truth In the report? Cogger Hardly! The dogs are coming to me. Ran down a dozen yesterday. ITouston Post.

FDRAKER LETS A

SECRET GET AWAY Senator from Ohio Says that Hfi IS UGlGndjna. Not Cntlcising President. ROOSEVELT IMPOSED OK SPLENDID GUARDIAN OF THE RIGHTS OF THE DOWN TROD DEN ADMITS HIS GENEROSITY TOWARDS NATION'S CHIEF. IPubllshers Press. j Washington, Jan. 16. After a spirit ed debate in the senate over the Brownsville case, Mr. Foraker offered late this afternoon a modification of his recent resolution of investigation It is understood to be a compromise between Mr. Lodge and Mr. Foraker leaders of the contending factions and arranged by Mr. Aldrich. It di rects the committee on military affairs by a sub-committee or otherwise, to "ascertain all the facts in reference to or in connection with the affray at Brownsville, Texas." Both sides are claiming a victory. Mr. Foraker, in declaring that he would be satisfied with nothing less than an inquiry into all the tacts, le sented what he claimed were infer ences upon the floor that he engaged m a personal assault, upon the presi dent. "I am not criticising the president,' he exclaimed. "I am defending the president. I think the president has been imposed upon, through I believe he Before I get will think so ; himself." He said he had no doubt that the president would be pleased if con gress could find a way to remove "the awful stigma" which had been put up on the innocent negro soldiers, DUNNE WOULD BE MAYOR UNCE MORE His PfatfOrfTI Will be the MUnicipal Control of Chicago Traction Lines. A FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT THE QUESTION OF SUNDAY LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL PORTANT SIDE ISSUE CAMPAIGN. BE !MIN THE ruMlshers. Press. Chicago, Jan. 16. Formal announcement of his candidacy for another term at the head of the city's government was made by Mayor Dunne today. The mayor will make his campaign on a platform of opposition to the grant voted by the council last night to the local traction companies. Tht aldermen have already accepted the traction interests proposition to consolidate and improve their lines ia re turn for a twenty years franchise. There will now be nothing left for the mayor to do but urge the acquisition of the system by the city and its operation under municipal control The mayor and his followers say the traction agreement is a virtual surrender to the traction interests and that the only redeeming feature is the provision authorizing the city to take over the lines whenever it pleases on payment of their value to the present owners. The question of Sunday law enforcement will be an important side Issue. Besides the opposition of hostile pol itlcians, Mayor Dunne must meet tho attacks of the traction interests and the element which seeks strict enforcement of the Sunday closing laws l.lftinsr i'ower of a Sqnash. A professor in one of the eastern colleges made a series of experiments a few years ago on the growing force of a squash. When it was eighteen days old and measured twenty-seven inches in circumference, he inclosed it in a sort of iron and wooden harness, with a long lever attached. The lever was weighted according to the growing power of the squash. Beginning with sixty pounds on the twentieth day of its existence, on the ninetieth day it lifted 5,000 pounds. Five Acres a iopfitac. Farming lands are advancing in value by leaps and bounds. Improved methods of cultivation and more accessible markets make five acres in many instances a more valuable possession than 160 acres a generation or two ago. The department of agriculture declares five acres ample for the support of a family. How foolish, then, to continue giving away the unall remnant of the nation's cultivaile lands in 100 acre tracts, especially since under the commutation clause of the homestead act the gift usually goes ' to some great land, grabber instead of going, as intended, to a home builder. Maxwell's Talisman. What Slakes "Fried Sole." In a recent parliamentary inquiry there were revelations as to the quantities of dogSsn consumed annually In London as "fried sole." What becomes of the conger eels that reach Billingsgate in large quantities from various parts of the country in the winter? Is it sold as conger, or does it also go the way of the east ender who makes fortunes out of the selling of "fried sole?" It Is a succulent Csh. the conger, and might find sale under its own name, but that it never masquerades as anything else is doubtful. ,

VOCALISM IS CALLED OFF

Co-Eds at Earlham Instructed That They Cannot Sing at the Coliseum Friday Night. The co-eds at Earlham will not raise their voices in song during the progress of the Varsity basket ball game tomorrow evening, as they had originally intended. They had contemplated singing such airs as would instill the winning spirit in the men for whom they desired victory. The word vent forth yesterday that the governess would not stand for any vocalism, and the musical program was called off. HER ESTATE INSOLVENT Mary Bertram did not Leave Sufficient Means to Meet the Indebtedness Incurred. Benjamin M. Peelle, administrator of the estate of Mary Bertram who committed suicide several months ago was granted permission by Judge Fox yesterday morning to settle this estate as insolvent. Otto Bertram, the husband of the deceased it will be remembered took under the law onethird of her estate and the remaining two-thirds is less than Mrs. Bertram's indebtedness. Gave a Pie Social. The pie social Tuesday night, given by the ladies of Golden Eagles, cor ner of Sixth and Main streets, was well attended and proved to be a sue cess both socially and financially. Mr. Hcwaiar Hollingsworth, J. W. Bolsen and daughter, Cecil, furnished th.3 music, which was highly appreciated by all. Mrs. Russell Very Sick. S. B. Russell of Cincinnati, is in the city, called here by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Russell, of 117 North Twelfth street. ot a Local Hero. During a third grade recitation in a country school three came up some thing about the physical exercise. The teacher nsked, "How many have heard of a gymnasium?" "Jim who?" said, one little girl. Lit tle Chronicle. Fifteen Largest Cities In the World. London, New York, Paris, Berlin, Chicago, Vienna, Canton, Tokyo, Phil adelphia, St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Constantinople, Peking, Moscow and Buenos Ayres. The Cnlprlt Who whistled in school?" Twas the voice of the master In tones so prophetic of certain disaster That each little boy and girl, ceasing from labor. Looked somewhat suspicious at his or her neighbor. But no one arose, and no hand was up lifted. I never shall rest till this matter 13 sifted. The culprit I'll speedily bring to confes sion And make him ashamed of this awful transgressien." A silence profound reigned. Said timid Lorin-"!a, "Pleeth. thir, 'thwath an oriole outthide the window." Washington Star. Pi f

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PUPILS PROVE TO BE GYM ARTISTS

Athletic Tournament at the Garfield Last Night Was a Pleasing Affair. GOOD .CROWD ATTENDED WERE DELIGHTED WITH THE ANTICS OF THE YOUNGSTERS TUMBLING OF 7 A BOYS WAS ESPECIALLY GOOD. After having demonstrated to the satisfaction of all that their knowledge of the three R"s was up to the standard, at a night session of the school several weeks ago, the pupils at Garfield scored another hit last night when they demonstrated to all their prowess upon the mats, with the dumb bells and Indian clubs, parallel bars and swinging rings in a gymnastic tournament. A crowd, numbering probably one hundred and fifty ventured out notwithstanding the inclement weather, and to say that they were more than pleased with the antics and didos of the children of the Seventh and Eighth grades, is putting it mildly. The "fest" was given to procure enough money to pay for the large and beautiful painting secured at the art exhibit last June. The painting is entitled "By the Roadside-Autumn" and is an excellent creation from the brush of Forsyth the Indianapolis artist. Of the exercises given last night the tumbling, executed by the 7 A boys brought forth ringing peals of laughter as well as deserved applause at the conclusion. All of the exercises done were very good, the drills by the girls of the 7 A, 8 B and 8x classes being particularly good. Orville Brunson had charge of the boys while Prof. Heironimus took charge of the girls. At the conclusion expressions such as "have them repeat it, have them repeat it" were heard on all sides. Quickness of Thought Saved the Situation npiIE manager of a New York theH ater tells of the quickness ol thought of a certain actor. The play being produced was a good, old fashioned melodrama, with a snowstorm in the second act. The first act was a drawing room. In this scene the bard hearted parent orders his daughter from his house, and, as she remains, imploring his forgiveness, he pulls the bellcord for a servant that she may be removed by force. All went well until this point was reached. Unluckily, however, instead of pulling the bellcord he caught the one which opened the snow box, and instantly the large white flakes filled the air and covered the carpet and furniture. "Bah! I have opened the skylight!" the actor said, with well simulated disgust, and gave the proper cord an angry Jerk. Llppincott's Magazine.

I A CHEEKY HOME I a nnsssssnsssWassmssssssssss

It is the common expression you hear applied to the house that is well supplied with plants during the winter months. They lend an air of comfort to the home and remind one of the balmy days of the warmer months. A fern is especially an attractive plant for indoors during the winter. Practically everyone in Richmond possesses either a Sword fern or a Boston fern, and have enjoyed having them about. Knowing the great popularity of ferns, therefore, the Palladium obtained the exclusive right to offer in connection with the paper three of the Whitmanii ferns to each sibscriber. The Whitmanii fern is a variation of the Sword and Boston ferns and completely outshines them in beauty besides being as hardyThe Whitmanii fern is an ideal indoor plant and has only to be seen to be wanted. If the solicitors have not yet visited you let tne Palladium office know and a sample Whitmanii fern will be sent to you as quickly as possible, together with the terms under which you may. obtain it.

WANTED. WANTED At once, night watchman. Richmond, Ind., Mfg. Co. lG-lt WANTED Your carpets and rugs to clean after Feb. 1. Richmond House Cleaning Co. Phonos: Home 127S; Bell 436-W. 17-tH WANTED Good girl to do housework. No washing. 3S North 7th street, 13-3t. WANTED A girl for housework, 343 Southwest 3rd street. 15 3t WANTED A good girl. Phone 107S. 16-3t WANTED At once, several men, under 33, sound, to prepare for entrance exams., for railway mail sercive. Excellent opportunity, pjsrticulars free, 263 Inter state P-Idg., Cedar Rapids, la. 10 St WANTED 200 wood choppers for chopping 4 ft. hard wood at $1.15 per cord. Steady work during the year. Board $3.50 per week. Good men make $2.50 per Jay Take Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway to Simons or Westwood, Michigan. Antrim Iron Co., Mancelona, Mich. 14-tf.

FOR SALS. Rlchiflcnrl property a spci:t?. Portorfleld. Kelly Block- FLons 329 J FOR SALE Single comb, brown Leh- . horn cockerels, Wittman-Morris pullet lines, none better. O. C. Hoover, Hagerstown, Ind. 17-7t FOR SALE 1200 shares of Tina H. Gold Mining Co., stock. Mines located in Curry County, Oregon. Address J. O. Weinstrom, Millers, Nevada. 12-20L FOR SALE The counter and large wall show cases from Hirst's Jewelry store, for sale at C. B. Hunt's A SnnlcIencT. "So you are not Interested In polar exploration?" "No," answered Mr. Sirius Barker. "I can see enough fuel problems staring us in the face right here at home without annexing any more." Washington Star. Compensation. First Mother I am extremely well satisfied with my son's tutor. Second Mother But didn't your son fail to pass his exam? First Mother Yes, but the tutor is going to marry my daughter. Bon Tlvant. At the Concert. "What did you think of that selection?" "Well." answered. Mr. Cumrox, "I must say It sounded very much better than the name of it looked on the programme." Washington Star. A Prussian WeiKlinar iKeas. A wealthy peasant living In west Prussia Invited 1.200 guests to his daughter's wedding. For each he provided one and a quarter pounds of beef, one pound of pork, three-quarters of a pound of veal, half a pound of mutton and half a fowl goose, duck or turkey with an unlimited supply of vegetables, bread, wine and beer.

storage room, over grocery. . CJ Main streeL ' 23-tf Everybody bU7 property frcm CVoodhursv. 813 Main. St Telephot 491. JuneS tf FOR SALE Cheap, two thousand shares Tina H. Mining stock. Gib II. Scott, 707 Main street. lC-2t

FOR RENT. FOR RENT Furnished room?, light, heat and bath, 32 North lot a street. " 15-6t. FOR RENT Furnished rooms, elec trie light, steam heat, for tei Icmo a only, at the Grand. 14-tf FOR RENT Furnished rooms, boat and bath, 30 North 12th street. 16-7t FOR RENT Furnished room In desirable ligation; all modern conveniences: rcftMcnce exchanged. Address W", Palladium office-. lC-7t LOST. LOST An umbrella with gold rtanflle with initials R. C. W. cngravtd on end of handle. A liberal reward will be paid if returned to 133 South' 12th street aud no Questions asked. lG-2t Money Loaned. Low Rates, easy terms. Thompson s Loan and Real Estate Agency. Wide Stairs. 710 Main streeL 13- thu&Frl tf If you are going to Buy or Trade for a Farm and get it by March 1st and get settled, you had better see the Bargains.. .Al. H. Hunt has. Call and see him at 7 North 9th St. re nsatra tar mow, In a third rate restaurant a customer struggled manfully with teeth. kntf and fork against an impenetrable beef steak, but. being unable to make ouj impression ou it. he called the waiter. "Is this mule or horse?" he said. -Sir?" "Because if it Is mule I have nothing to say, it being a stubborn animal by nature; but If it is borne I find II rather too tough." Nos Loisirs. 'Tvras False. "I think the baby has your hair, ma'am," said the nurseglrl, looking pleasantly at her mistress. "Gracious!" exclaimed the lady, glancing up from her novel. "Run Into the nursery and take it away from him. What will that child do next?" Yonkers Statesman. . Jnt C'nnse. Dusty I woke up wld er start las' night. Weary What wut de trouble? Dusty I dreamed dat I wuz in er automobile and de blamed thing blew up. Brooklyn Eagle. Papa Knew. Little Willie Papa, why Is It that all our coins have a woman's head stamped on them? Mr. Hennypeek Well er-en my eon, money talks. Puck. .