Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 277, 13 August 1909 — Page 4
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COOK BOOK SOUPRETTES "The Richmond business men who were so eager to advertise In a cock book which a plausible, and enterprising young woman told them she meant to publish, that they not only took space but paid for it in advance, need not expect sympathy, now that the young woman has disappeared with the money." Indianapolis Star.
Now that the gullibility of a few men in Richmond is abroad in the land, we are sorry that we cannot excuse their action or make it a little less a matter of easy mark-ed-nesa-for there seems no excuse, nor no other name to call it. It was a common rumor not so long go that two men were operating in Richmond until a man from Indianap- . oils came over and protested that these men had encroached on his particular line of confidence game! And there appears regularly a man or two a month who does the town well, (not good). - This being so, we find some excuse for the men who ' fell to the charms of a woman with a soft voice
ana a cook dook, ratner. man to a bunco man in a loud vest. That is one Consolation. , ' ' ' r The Indianapolis Star well says that "the farmer is a cautious, prudent individual compared with the average business man when opportunity tor doing I worthless advertising presents itself." This Is "so eminently true, so conspicuously common place, that it is little wonder that after a man has been stung on such a proposition he
does not care to have the newspapers oommnt on it. The newspaper he thinks is jealous of the money beBut we would commend to our readers cause it is in the advertising business, the fair proposition that if the newspapers were to take up with the sort of persons who do the merchants, that the merchants would make it a point to discontinue advertising with them forever and ever, and silence would be connivance. The newspaper is the enemy of all those who impose upon the people. The only way It can fight these parasites is by publicity and warning men to be careful. That this very publicity which the newspaper uses to protect the merchants and the people should be mistaken by those who are stung, as directed at them, is most unfair. If it were not for the newspapers these confidence men would wax rich and retire with for
tunes In. six months. And Instead of toeing credited with trying to protect
the cltiiena of a town from petty grafters and pleasant cook book soubrettes, some merchants in their chagrin mistake the newspaper for their enemy which is quite as shortsighted as being taken in in the first dace.
Souther wrote Gray's "Elegy In a Country Churchyard.' As tf such Information were ' not enough to put the first place In fiction and poetic Imagination In the PawPaw belt without cavil lo, through the process of transmigration, the greatest Indiana writers are Elizabeth Barrett Browning, George Elliot and Alice Carey. We ventured last week to suggest the reading of Palgrave's "Golden Treasury" to prospective candidates for teachers' examinations. That does not seem so wise now lest by some possible chance It should appear on the examination papers that the erudite Mr. Palgrave is the author of Milton's 'Comtis" and Coleridge's
"Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
Items Gathered in From Far and Near
Pulls and Principles.
From Columbus, Ohio, State Journal
It is reported there are to be more dismissals for hazing at West Point.
The abuse is said to have increased,
because former cases were condoned and the guilty ones pardoned. There
was no doubt about the guilt or the
justice of the penalties imposed, but personal considerations got in their work, and the shameful sway of po
litical pull overspread the situation
and favoritism pushed principle aside Discipline was treated as mere rub
bish by higher authority, and so there
is more and more hazing, and it will
continue until discipline asks who he is and not what he is. This personal
tincture in our government has grown
to be an abomination. It is contrary
to the spirit of our institutions; it is
a stab at equal rights; it is making
fish of one and fowl of another, and it breaks out in various forms, from
condoning a hazing scrape to buying
an automobile for a Vice President
They are all symptoms of the same
unrepublican tendency.
Democratic Hopes.
From the New York Worki.
The case of democracy generally is
not desperate. Few fear that Bryan-
ism will seek a fourth defeat None can have failed to note the advance
made by the democratic position In 1908 over 1900 and 1S96. Democracy is not a mob; it is still an army.
Moreover, it has generals. Twenty
two of the forty-six states have den
ocratic governors, and the list is led
by such strong men as Judson Har
mon and John A. Johnson, elected by
voters who gave Taft, Roosevelt and McKinley heavy majorities. Of the
pivotal states" Indiana was barely
saved for Taft, while electing a democratic governor and legislature, and
New York for some years has been
kept 1 precariously republican in state Issues by, the despicable leadership of
such men as Murphy, McCarren and
Conners.
- Signs of the Timet.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Optimism Is not required to find
evidence of increasing prosperity. The
signs of the times indicate that gen
eral business depression is a thing of
history, and that the nation is well
launched toward unqualified industrial
and ; commercial activity. V These
signs come from all eides, and their
cumulative effect is such as to make
the student of economics take re
newed Interest in the business situation.
Just Like Bryan! From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil. Gov. Johnson says it is time for the west to throw off the shackles of the
east. The man from Lincoln evident
ly neglected to copyright some of his choice remarks.
"Hands" Wanted. From the Indianapolis News. It seems that the only complaint the west has to make against returning prosperity is that it doesn't furnish enough hands to work the job.
'Twas Only a Slap. From the Pittsburg Dispatch. Let us hope that the precedent will not establish the rule that patrol wagons must be 'sent , to meet all trains on which United States senators and Pullman waiters are concurrently traveling.
- MORE PO'TRY We commented the. other day on teachers' examinations in Wayne county. Ah Indianapolis paper puts Wayne county almost above par in the matter of literary, standards. Besides these answers, the failure to locate the author of "Drink to me only with thine eyes' pales into infinitesimal insignificance, , , That Milton Is the author of "Riverside Loat but Found" might argue some familiarity with want ads and the Riverside Press, but little with the blind . poet. Shakespeare, dropped from Dr. Eliot's "Who's Who in Five Feet," return to fame as an early novel thus ante-dating all other specimens In that field according to tho histories of English literature. ' Dickens and Goldsmith go into partnernership In "David Copper of Wakefield," and another case of dual authorship appears la the hitherto undiscovered literary mystery of the fact that
TWINKLES
(By Philander Johnson) Correcting Himself. "I believe you said you had some
stocks on a margin." "Yes," answered the hard luck ex
pert. . "But that wasn't a margin. It
was a ragged edge."
half the time what they were blushing about" What He Missed. He caught a few fish very neatly; He also caught cold now and then. By mosquitoes surrounded completely He seemed most sought after - of men. He bore all his ills like a martyr And said with a resolute glee, "Howe'er it may hurt as a starter, I want all that's coming to me." The jelly fish cheerily stung him. The hornet and wasp did the same. And sunburn with agony wrung him. But he vowed it was part of the game. But he sighed as he stood in the station Whence the engine derisively hissed "In all this confounded vacation. The train is the one thing I've missed."
Tariff Alphabet. (St. Louis Times) "A" stands for Aldrich, "B" for his bill "C" for consumer, known too as "nil." "D" is for "downward." No, not for "damn." "E" is the "easy mark" getting a slam. "F" is for faithful, and "G" is for "goats." They are the fellows who rolled up the votes. "H" stands for "hides," and "I" for the "it." The "J" of the joker, Just covered a bit "K" is for "kicker," "L" stands for "leather." "M" for the "M-a-a" of Nelse the bellwether. "N" is the "neck" where the consumer gets his'n; "O" is his outcry when he's arisen. "P" is for President, "Q" for his quarrel. "R" is for "revision" and "S" for the
snarl. "T" is for Teddy, way 'cross the sea, Thinking of William and bursting with glee. "U" 's for unrighteous" and "V" is for "vain." "W" s our wrath, which we're feeling again. "X" is '"xpenses." and gosh! how they swell, Lo, the consumer, "Y" 's for his yell. "Z" is for "Zebedee," his children were many; Had Aldrich lived then, Zeb couldn't have had any.
HAWLEY MAY IIBW CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO GOOD ROADS Hocking Valley and the C, C. & L Are Being Considered As Link in Proposed Great Trunk Line.
CONDITION OF LOCAL ROAD IS AGAINST IT
However If the Price Made for The Line Is Regarded as Reasonable One It Would Be Purchased.
HIS FUNERAL HELD
Aged David Coble, Killed by
An Interurban, Laid to Rest Today.
NEARLY 100 YEARS OLD
The funeral of David Coble, grand
father of Mrs. Edward Holder of this
city, and who was ' almost instantly killed at Wabash Wednesday In an interurban accident, was held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Friends'
church at Wabash. Burial was in the cemetery adjoining. Mr.Coble was 03
years old and well known in this city.
vveanesaay ne started out to visit
his daughter, Mrs. W. P. Jones, with
whom Mrs. Edward Holder of this
city was spending a few days. Mr,
uoDies purpose m making the trip was to see his great-grandchild, the
young child of Mr. and Mrs. Holder.
After walking a considerable distance
he fell on the interurban tracks from fatigue and a few moments later a car passed over him. Death was almost
instantaneous. Mr. Coble, up until his
ninetieth year, made a practice of go
ing on a hunting expedition every sum
mer.
TO ELEVATE TRACKS
Panhandle Will Carry Out Its
Plans Made for Cambridge City.
"Whenever yoh stahts In to give yoh conscience an argument," said Uncle Eben, "it might as well save time an' git out'n de contest, 'cause you's boun' to beat it."
The Lawn Mower. I watch with feeling most serene The wheels that turn at morn. Tis not propelled by gasoline And does not need a horn.
A Sad Story. "Haven't you a home?" asked the sympathetic citizen. ' "Yep," answered Plodding Pete. "I
had a nice home; but de first t'ing I
knew it had a woodpile and a garden and a pump. And den it got so much
like a steady job dat I resigned."
Immune. "Did you find yourself embarrassed
while In Europe by your lack of acquaintance with i the French lan
guage?"
"No," answered Mr.- Cumrox. "I
think I suffered less embarrassment than the other folks. I couldn't tell
'ROVIDE CEMENT ARCHES
Cambridge City, Ind.. Auk. 13.
Chief Engineer Robertson and Assistant Barry, of the Pennsylvania system, together with Cambridge City officials, made a tour of inspection along
the proposed line of double tracking through this place. The grade of the
elevated track will commence at the Boyd farm just outside the city limits on the east and will extend through the city, and on to the west to a point equidistant between this place and Dublin. This makes a level grade
meeting the line east of Dublin. A number of cement arches will be constructed over all the streets.
AN IMMENSE CROWD
It, was estimated that the crowd at the Ridgeville old settlers picnic numbered 20.000. The annual gathering was held Wednesday and the crowd was larger than at any previous time. This city was represented by a number of Randolph county natives..; The town of Ridgeville is quaint and old and thousands of persons make an annual pilgrimage there.
An automatic stoker has been tested on the Chicago & Alton. In a re
cent test one of the engines so equip
ped hauled fifty loaded cars from
Chicago to St Louis breaking all records for long distance firing without the firebox being cleaned - en routeTen ; tons . leas coal X were consumed than usual for the same number of
ears on such a trip.
New York, Aug. 13. It can be stat
ed on the authority of interests close
ly associated with Edwin Hawley that there are no new developments which warrant the recent rumor that the
Chesapeake and Ohio is to acouire the
Hocking Valley, which extends from
Toledo into Columbus, Ohio, with numerous ramifications through the
coal districts to a point on the Ohio
river. This road controls the Toledo and Ohio Central, which practically parallels tYIs route and covers the same territory, and the Kanawha and
Michigan, which meets these roads at
the Ohio and runs down to Charleston, W. Va., connecting there with the Chesapeake and Ohio. These roads form a system which practically monopolize the transportation system in that district, their principal traffic being coal. It Was Considered. While the possibility of the purchase of the Hocking Valley by the Chesapeake and Ohio was not denied, it was stated that such a move is not imminent. It is not news that several times in the past such a plan has been proposed and received serious consideration, but an interesting report about the story, and one which put a new light on the matter, is that Mr. Hawley has not been the bidder, but that the advances have come from the Morgan interests, representing the five railroads which control the Hocking Valley through the ownership of $6,924,000 out of $11,000,000 common stock. These roads are the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis, the Chesapeake and Ohio, the Baltimore and Ohio, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and the Erie, each of which owns one-sixth interest, except the first named, which holds twosixths. This block of stock was formerly held in trust, but has now been distributed to the roads. A story which has gained credence is that these trunk lines are not completely satisfied with the Hocking Valley situation, having been somewhat disappointed in their expectations in the development of the merger Dlans
for the consolidation of the Hocking Valley and its subsidaries. The adverse decisions in the Ohio Courts in the merger cases do not promise a happy outlook for an immediate ending. Recently the minority stockholders of the Kanawha and Michigan notified the Hocking Valley that if that
road desired the contract for the mer
ger plan .to hold, back dividends out of earnings of the Kanawha and Michigan must be paid and payments con
tinued in the future. These conditions, together with the advance to the Chesapeake and Ohio, lend strength to the rumor that the trunk lines would willingly dispose of the property, which has been the source of considerable annovance and little benefit C. & L. Purchase. ' There has been some talk that the Chesapeake and Ohio will buy the Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville, which runs from Chicago to Cincinnati. This road was formerly leased to the Cin
cinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, but was
turned back to the original owners and subsequently a receiver was appointed. Advances have been made by the bondholders of this line to the
Chesapeake and Ohio, but the Hawley interests contend that the physical condition of the line is such that it would be necessary t0 expend a large amount of money to bring it up to a normal standard, and that consequently a large price cannot be
It is believed, however, in the best-
mrormed railroad and banking circles that eventually control of the company will pass to the Hawley syndi
cate. Thus far the chief obstacle to a consummation of a deal seems to have been a difference as to terms. - Mr.- Hawley could use cither or both the Hocking Valley, and the Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville, and insomuch as both seem anxious to sell he is in a position, if he sees fit. to play one again another. They would give him entrance into, the larger cities of the Middle West and would be the source of large revenue derived both from freight originating in that territory and also from traffic exchanged. These lines, while small in themselves could furnish connecting links for his system, which would materially strengthen its position as a factor in the transportation situation of the Middle West
05.00 or 010.00 May Save You a World of Troubles LOAMS on household goods, pianos, fixtures, horses and vehicles, etc.. etc., made quietly and quickly. No red tape or unnecessary dalay. Monthly or weekly payments arranged to suit the borrower. Strictly Private $1.20 is the weekly payment on a $50 loan for fifty weeks. Other amounts in the same proportion. Loans made in all parts of the city; also surrounding towns and country. Ke guarantee lowest rates and absolute secrecy. You need not leave your home to get a loan. If you need money and cannot call at our office, fill out and mail to us the following blank and we will send a representative to you. Name Address Amount Wanted Kind of Security Richmond Loan Company Room 8, Colonial Bldg., , Richmond, Indiana.
LARGE BARN WAS BURNED YESTERDAY Structure on the McMullen Farm Was Struck by a Lightning Bolt.
LOSS AMOUNTED TO $4,000
OVER EIGHT HUNDRED BUSHELS WHEAT, ALSO FARM IMPLEMENTS AND HARNESS DESTROYED STOC K SAVED.
Milton, Ind., Aug. 13. During the storm of yesterday afternoon, which was one of the severest experienced In this locality this year, the barn of Richard McMullen, situated ten miles south of here was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, causing a loss of between $4,(KX) and 5.(X. In the barn were stored bushels of wheat, all of Mr. McMullen's farm implements, a considerable amount of hay and harness, all of which were destroyed. Very little stock was in the barn at the time it was struck and Mr. McMullen and neighbors succeeded in removing them. The Insurance on the building will amount to between $2,000 and $3.00O. The barn was a land mark In this part of the country, having been built 60 years ago. It was a combination stone, brick and frame structure. It was four stories high and probably the largest in western Wayne county.
SOCIALIST PICNIC
AT JACKSON PARK Event Will Be Held on Sunday Next.
Cambridge City, Ind., Aug. 13. The Socialists of the Sixth Congressional district will hold a convention and basket picnic in Jackson park east of this place next Sunday. .The Socialist band from Dayton will furnish music for the occasion. Good speakers from various states will be in attendance.
See full count of votes on free Plcno in our window
Great Interest Manifested In The TMrd Commit off Voiles on 0350 Free Plain Notice the standing of a few of the contestants, and observe, too thai this is no Lottery or Raffle, but a Voting Contest. With each purchase wo
give a certificate vote for the full amount of the nurrhaae. Thla rrtirwt
you can vote for whoever you wish yourself, friend, society or some worthy girl or boy. and the one who han the larrct nnm)wr nf --t. r.K ev p4D
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get tnis beautiful Piano free without one penny's coat. . Relative Position In Third Count ot Votes on Free Piano Miss Gladys Wilkerson with a big vote advances from 3rd position of last count up to the 1st place, followed closely by Miss Fern Bromley, who has votes to retain 2nd position. Mrs. Grant Hunt drops back to No. 3. exchanging places with Miss Gladys Wilkerson. Mrs. Hettle Smith still retains 5th place, but with a close vote comes Miss Genivieve O'XeaL advancing from No. 9 to No. 7. Miss Violet Bricker has a host of friend, the kind that counts; the last count she was No. 72. this count. No. 8. Miss Dot Dickerson and her friends have cast a big vote, advancing from No. 19 to that of No. 9, followed closely by Misa Louise Nichols who drops from 7 to that of No. 10. Mrs. Chas. Kuhlman has a splendid vote, quite a gain, from No. 33 to that of No. 11. With a very close call cornea .Misa Nora Hirschfield from No. 21 to that of No. 12. Mrs. Ida Mercurto drops back a few numbers from No. 8 to No. 13. followed closely by Misa Clara Sperling who advances from the 16th to that of No. 14. Miss Hilda Meyer loses a few points from No. 13 to that of No. 16. Miss Romanta Morrow haa made the most wonderful showing of them all. votes for her changing her position from No. 143 to that of No. 17; this only shows what a little ability, work, and hustling qualiUes will do, and only ahowa Miss Romant wi
not discouraged.
THE SOCIETIES are at follows: New Hope. U. B. Sunday School Earlham Heights Sunday School, Wernle Orphans' Home. Thm Pnn oik
Associated Charities, Salvation Army, Wesleyao M. E. Church.
Who Gets the Free Piano ? Don't be discouraged in your or your friends' efforts, and Otmt fc .
prised if someone way down the list this count may head the list in th next count. Ever be on the hustle, get busy, vote Cast and often, and watch for the next count on the Free Piano at
Tflie People's Store
Former Indian Commissioner Leupp. at a recent meeting of the National Education Association, said that a certain old Indian had told him he wanted a rolltop desk. Asked what he wanted with such a thing when hi could neither read ; nor write, he replied: "So I could set In me rhlre. nut
me cigar in me mouth, hold me paper up before me face and tell the fellers
what come to see me "Get out; too ' busy to talk- to you now." " j
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