Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 50, 28 December 1909 — Page 3

PAGE THREE FINDING OF GLOVE MAY SOLVE CRIME LOCAL OPTIOII LAW GIVEN A DRUBBING Billy Brokaw Had Bad Day on the Stand dheumatis of the most painful and obsti L nate forms can be quickly rdicTcd and eventually eradi cated with CROCKER'S RHEUMATIC CURE. Let us send you the testimony of former rheumatic cripples who bare been completely restored to health and comfort by Crocker's Rheumatic Care PHILLIPS DRUG CO, WARREN. PA. For mU at 50c a bottl by Clem Thtstlethwalte William H. SaethoM Venerable Retired Indiana Minister and Wife Are Found Murdered. Hotel Keepers' Association at Indianapolis Roasts The Statute.

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AXD SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, DECE3IBER 28, 1909..

WOMAN CHOKED TO DEATH

WHILE HER HU8BAND WAS APPARENTLY KILLED BY BEING THROWN INTO CELLAR TOWN MUCH AROU8ED. Washington, Ind., Dec. 28. Rev, William Ritter and his aged wife were found murdered in their home, near El Nora, yesterday. The entire coun ty is aroused to a fever of excitement. The wife was found lying full length on the floor of the sitting room of their country home. She was in her bare feet, and was probably making ready to retire when, the crime was committed. There are no marks on her body to indicate how she came to her death, but many believe she was choked. Found in a Cellar. The body of the venerable minister was found in the cellar at the foot of the stairway. The body was in a heap as if It had been thrown downstairs. Mr. and Mrs. Ritter were seen alive Friday, when Milford Ketchum and wife, a young couple, who made their home with the Ritters. left to go to Burns City to spend Christmas with Mrs. Ketchum's parents. Ketchum and his wife returned from Burns City yesterday afternoon, and, upon entering the Ritter home, found Mrs. Ritter dead. Without waiting to make further investigation they aroused the neighborhood. Further search, upon the arrival of neighbors, resulted in finding Mr. Ritter's body at the bottom of the cellar stairway. Motive is a Mystery. The motive for the crime is a mystery, 'or, apparently, no attempt was made at robbery. Mr. Ritter, although well to do, owning 160 acres of the best land in Daviess county, never kept much money at his home, and what little there was in- the house was not disturbed. Owing to his advanced age and enfeebled condition he had no regular ministerial charge , but frequently held services at the Christian church near his home. The people are survived by two children, John W. Ritter of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Eliza Fisher of EI Nora. Officials who are Investigating the crime, are handicapped by reason of the apparently long time intervening between the killing and the discovery of the bodies. They have what they believe to be a clew in the finding of a glove on the cellar stairway. Aside from this meager thread they have little to work on. Looking One's Best. It's a woman's delight to look her best but pimples, skin eruptions, sores and boils rob life of joy. .Listen! Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes, Cold Scores, Cracked Lips, Chapped Hands. Try it Infallible for Piles. 25c at A. G. Luken & Co. INSTINCT AND REASON. An Interesting Illustration of the Two Traits of Monkeys. An Illustration showing the difference between Instinct and reason In monkeys came under tbe observation of David Starr Jordan, the famous naturalist. At one time be bad two lively Macacos monkeys called Bob and Jocko, These were nut and fruit eating monkeys and Instinctively knew just bow to crack nuts and peel fruits. At tbe same time be bad a baby monkey. Mono, of a kind that had tbe egg eating Instinct. But Mono bad never jet seen an eggTo eacb of tbe three monkeys Dr. Jordan gave an egg. tbe first tbst any of them bad ever seen. Baby Mono, descended from egg eating ancestors, handled hi egg with all tbe Inherited expertness of a long developed Instinct. Be cracked It with bis upper teeth, making a bole In It. and sucked out all Its substance. Then, holding the eggshell up to tbe ligbt and seeing there was no longer anything in it. he threw It away. All this be did mechanically, automatically and just aa well with the first egg aa with any other he afterward bad. And all eggs since given him he has treated In the same way. Tbe monkey Bob took bis egg for some kind of nut. Be broke it with his teeth and tried to pull off the shell. When the inside ran out and fell on the ground be looked at it for a moment in bewilderment, then with both hands scooped up the yolk and the sand mixed with it and swallowed it. Then he stuffed tbe shell Into his mouth. This act was not instinct; It was reason. Be was not familiar by inherited instinct with eggs. Be would handle one better next time, however. Reason very often makes mistakes at first, but when it is trained it becomes a means far more valuable and power ful than instinct. Tbe third monkey. Jocko, tried to eat his egg in much tbe same way that Bob did; but. not liking tbe taste. he threw it away. St. Nicholas. The educational test for pharmacists in. Turkey is not on drugs, chemical, etc., it is on arithmetic, the Turkish smattering. Still, most Turks go to the native dry goods or grocery store for their favorite remedies oil, tallow, candle plasters, linseed poultices and stuff for camomile teas, etc. Most of the milk used in Siam Is Imported in condensed form, few of the natives keeping cows or goats or us lag their milk.

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Mlneola, N. Y., Dec. 28. "Why" a great big, sharp-pointed 'why" was hurled at 'Billy" Brokaw a and some times yesterday. thpusand Not only his actions and other instances wherein he was said to have mistreated his wife, but his motives and his thoughts were searched out by Attorney Baldwin, representing the wife. Brokaw was a most waried and worried man when he left the stand last night. Night sessions are to be held from At the Murray. Everyone is pleased with the bill at the Murray this week. The SunMurray Amusement company presents Jules Held and Co.. in "Childhood Days.'' This is one of the most popular companies on the vaudeville stage. Nine people comprise the act and each of them is a star actor. The schoolmaster carries the heaviest role and with his German dialect and witty expressions, is sure to make a hit. The realistic makeup of the chilea and the natural actions are very anVsing. Several selections of songs areendered and good talent in this line is also exposed. Wheeler Sisters give the people some very classy dancing and singing They brought much applause from the audience last evening. Arthur Searls, comedian, will leave this city with, the record of being the best whistler that ever appeared on. the local stage. His imitations of birds and several selections of popular songs were well received. Fred and Mae Waddell, novelty comedy jugglers-, give the audience some of the best work in their line that has ever been shown in this city. The comical makeup and actions of Mae Waddell made quite a hit. "Monte Carlo Girls." The Monte Carlo Girls are to play at the Phillips theater on Thursday and Friday, December 30 and 31 and they will present an entire new show in which no expense has been spared to make it the best pretty girls will predominate. The costuming for this season has cost the management a good round sum, so the patrons and friends of the "Monte Carlo Girls" will be sure to get a run for their money. Two brand new burlettas have been written to fit the different members of the cast, among them our old time favorite comedian. Lew Golden, whom all lovers of good burlesque know. Few Hebrew comedians in the country have anything on him for comedy and with the others of the company will endeavor to amuse all those who attend, and give the boys a run for their money. Coming to the Murray. The management of the Murray is glad to announce to the people of Richmond that he has procured that widely advertised comedy drama, VThe Blue Mouse" to show at his elegant new theater, the New Murray, on Tuesday, January 11. It is unnecessary to go into details as to the standard of this attraction as everyone knows what it is and the company that appears here is one of the best on the road. The vaudeville will be omitted for that night only. Mr. Murray has managed to get this show owing to the frequent and persistent demands of his patrons. "Three Twins." announcement made that Twins" will shortly be pro The 'Three

now on to expedite the trial.

It was a bad day for his case perhaps the worst he has experienced. He was obliged to admit that he had coun tenanced, if not organized, the system of espionage conducted by his servants. He was forced to confess that a few months ago, at the institution of this suit, he had acknowledged before Jus tice Jay Cox that he had an income of at least $75,000 a year instead of the $30,01O he now says A couple of dreams and some words sented in this city has enthused ev ery theater-goer in town with a desire j to see this phenomenal success which 1 . . c . ,. - . , , . ,1 i . 1 ... V. 1 very largest cities and scored a degree of success seldom if ever attained by any. other musical production. It will be seen here with all the original scenery and will be presented by a company of eighty-four people, including a large and efficient chorus, and the Yama Yama girls. "Mary's Lamb." Richard Carle, who will bring "Mary's Lamb" to the Gennett theater on Wednesday, January 5th, has a whimsical personality, moreover he knows how to make the most of it, and his comedy points are always telling. As the Henpecked husband, Leander Lamb, he has one of the most congenial parts which he has had for a long time, and one in which he is always well received. "The Girl From Rector's." Elita Proctor Otis who created the role of Mrs. Writherspoon Copley in '"The Girl from Rector's" is said to be the highest priced comedienne on the American stage today. It Is the boast of the actress that in her entire career she has never been identified with a failure. She will be seen here on Monday, January 10th at the Gennett "East Lynne." Lovers of emotional drama will be interested in the announcement that an exceptionally adequate presentation of the favorite play, "East Lynne" will be given at the Gennett theater Monday, January 3rd by a company which has been selected with a view to the peculiar fitness of each member for the role assigned. Competent stage management will insure a smooth and harmonious performance and the scenic equipment and accessories will be fully up to the requirements. "The Clansman." "The Clansman," that wonderful story of Thomas B. Dixon, Jr.'s which created such a sensation when it was first published a couple of years ago, will be produced at the Gennett theater on Tuesday evening, January 11th. state of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas County. ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence, this 6th day of December. A. D. 18S6. (Seal.) A. VT. GLEASON. Notary Public, Hall's Catarrh. Cure ts taken internally, and acts directly on the bloo and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENET & CO.. Toledo, O. Sold by all Drug-frists. 75c Take Halls Family Fills for constipation.

from fortune tellers, he said, had caus-

ed him to refuse tD allow his wife the use of motors. He dreamed and the fortune tellers said that she would be killed in a motor car accident. That was his excuse for the refusal. His explanation of why he sent so many telegrams to his w?fe, malting her answer twice a day, ana to his servants. ordering them to watch her movements was: 'I was always fond of sending telegrams, and down at High Point I had little else to do.' The days of the reconstruction in the South have been most aptly described and the play is one which never fails to thrill its audience. Howe Entertainment. The cost of travel is no longer an excuse to stay at home, since everybody can travel with Lyman H. Howe at the Gennett theater on Thursday, Jan. (Jth. "The Chorus Lady." During her recent engagement at the Van Ness Theater in San Francisco, Rose Stahl was given the honor of digging the first spadeful of earth for the new Columbia theater, which is to be the first playhouse to go up in 'Frisco since the fire and quake. Miss Stahl was accompanied by a number of city officials and prominent residents and the event was made quite an important one. Stung For 15 Years by Indigestion's pangs trying many doctors and $200.00 worth of medicine in vain. B. F. Ayscue, of Ingleside, N. C, at last used Dr. King's New Life Pills, and writes they wholly cured him. They cure Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles. 25c at A. G. Luken & Co. Flying Fishes. A dazzling silvery splendor pervades the surface ef the body of tbe best known species of tbe flying fish. Tbe summit of its bead, its back and its sides are of azure blue. This blue becomes sported upon the dorsal fin. the pectoral fin and the tail. This fish is the common prey of the sea birds and the more voracious fishes, such as the shark. Its enemies abound in air and water. If it succeeds in escaping tbe Cbarybdis of the water the chances are in favor of its meeting its fate in the Scylla of tbe atmosphere. If it escapes the jaws of the shark it will probably fall to the share of the seagull. Too Honest. Woggs Young Smith has failed in business again. I'm sorry for the boy, but too close adherence to high principles ruined him. Boggs How sol Woggs He advertised. "Our product is thoroughly tested before it leaves the factory." which is a very hard thing to live up to when you are manufacturing dynamite. Puck. Quite at Home. Bacon And did you feel at home traveling in Russia V Egbert Oh, quite at home. When the brakemen called out tbe stations I couldn't understand them any better than 1 caa over here Tonkers Statesman. Thousand Dollar Illustration Income. $1,000; expenditure. 5999-99 happiness. Income, $1,000; expenditure, S1.000.9C misery. Income, f 1.000; expenditure, $1,500 gay time. Puck. Poor Living. Madder Brown There goes old Dauber. He's living on his reputation. Maulstick No wonder he looks so thin. Illustrated Bits. Santo Domingo's Minerals. Minerals found in Santo Domingo are gold, silver, iron ore. copper ore, lignite, salt and. petroleum.

KICK ABOUT HIGH PRICES

AND PREDICT THAT UNLESS THEY DROP SOON TO NORMAL FIGURES THE $2 A DAY HOUSE WILL BE A "GONER." (Palladium Special) Indianapolis, Ind.. Dec. ::$. The Indiana Hotel Keepers association took a whack at tbe local option law and also at the high prices of foodstuffs, yesterday, at their annual convention, and then adjourned. It was declared at this meeting that unless times change very soon the two dollar a day hotel will be a thing of the past, for the reason that no hotel can live and make any money at a two dollar a day rate. W. W. Lowry. secretary of the association, made his report and called attention to these things. He said that while the hotel rates have remained the same the cost of running a hotel has increased rapidly. Everything that the hotel man has to buy has gone up. Deprived of Profits. Added to this, ho said, was the effect of the county local option law. He said that in most of tbe counties in the state the local option law had made the county dry and this meant that the hotel man was deprived of the profits he formerly made off his bar trade. He said this reduced his income and his profits, and when this is taken into consideration with the increased cost of foodstuffs, it is readily seen, he declared, that the hotel man must raise his rates or lose money. Although the hotel keeper has been forced by the local option law to give up his bar business the rental price of the hotel property which he occupies has not been reduced, but remains at the same figure that he paid when he had his bar, and Mr. Lowry said this was unfair to th hotel man. because it required him to ftand all of the loss resulting from the operation of the local option law. But just what to do about it is the question with the hotel men. They are not able to sen any relief in sight except in raising their rates. They realize, of course, that this act on their part will raise a storm of protest among the traveling public and among those people who board at hotels, but they are at a loss to see any other way out of their difficulty. The hotel men believe that the two dollar hotel is about to see its finish. FANCY WAISTCOATS. Introduced by an English Monarch by Way of Economy. Tbe waistcoat when at least it is a "fancy vest" is tbe last remaining vestige of the gorgeous n ess which was once displayed in men's dress, aud on Oct 15, 16C6, Pepys chronicles its first appearance on the person of Cbaries 11. The novel garment was a "long cassock," as the diarist terms it worn close to tbe body. It was of "black cloth, pinked with white silk under it." Men will agree that the waistcoat is a convenient and commendable garment, the absence of which would deprive them, to speak of no other discomfort, of an Invaluable set of pock ets. It appears strange, therefore, that it should not bave come into being at an earlier date. Soon after tbe restoration a sleeveless vest, which likewise left the waist open, was worn under tbe doublet. It was not a true waistcoat. This style of dress was brought from France by Charles II. From beneath the fullness of shirt exposed by tbe open vest "tbe breeches displayed their expanded width." with bunches of ribbon at tbe waist and lace ruffles below tbe knees. The doublet worn over the vest was richly laced and embroidered. So costly was this mode of attire tbat the king resolved to give tbe lead toward a more economical and sober fashion, and in tbe fulfillment of this design be donned the new garment, which Pepys bailed with pleasure. Such were tbe circumstances which attended the introduction of tbe waistcoat. It came in tbe name of economy and reform, but ere long it developed into as expensive and decorative a garment'as any which man baa ever taken to himself. Gradually it was extended downward till it almost reached the knees. It was made of tbe richest materials, and tbe outer coat was shaped to bang well open to display its magnificence. Extravagance and love of finery were simply transferred from one style to another, and on tbe waistcoat was lavished all tbe embellishment which previously bad been bestowed on the breeches. Those flowered and embroidered waistcoats of sheeny satin, wltb laced flaps, may certainly bave been less troublesome and fantastic than tbe preceding fashion, but wbetber they reduced the wearer's account with his tailor is highly doubtfuL Tbe long flapped waistcoat remained in favor many years. It was still worn by noblemen aod gentlemen wben George 1. was king. In tbe following reign a somewhat shorter waistcoat was prevalent, and from this time tbe flap began to decrease in length. In stead of reaching almost to tbe knee It came only halfway down tbe thigh. 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The Cold Spell Causes Indiana Farmers to Come to Their Rescue. WOMEN SAVING SPARROWS Indianapolis. Dec. 2S. With six to ten inches of snow covering all Indiana native quails and imported Hungarian nheasants are finding it difficult to obtain food. The seeds of weeds on which the birds live during the winter are found generally on the ground, or on the branches of the weeds which have been beaten to the earth by rain and snow, and the birds are now cut off from their regular food supply. As a result many are starving and a large number have been frozen to death. Dispatches say farmers in several counties, especially those whose lands are included in game preserves, are clearing the snow from the ground in sheltered places and are feeding the quails and pheasants with grain. In Indianapolis, where English spar rows are regarded as a nuisance, many kind-hearted women have taken pity on the pests and are feeding them with bread crumbs. Farmers Feed Quails. Madison county farmers are taking great interest in the quails, and yesterday was spent by many persons in searching for half frozen birds and feeding them. In the vicinity of Pendleton several thousand acres of land have been protected against hunters by game preserve restrictions, and in the preserve are thousands of quails. Fifty pairs of pheasants released on the preserve two years ago have multiplied into hundreds, and they mingle with the quail. The farmers have observed that tbe pheasants are able to find more nutrition during the winter than quails, and that the imported birds roost high and are not likely to be lost under snow. Quails are perishing by roosting on the ground, but more are dying of starvation. S. M. Keltner, of Anderson, who has been j taking special interest in the quails ; and pheasants, believes that thousands will not survive this winter. THE DEVIL'S ASSISTANT. Our grandmothers used to tell us that Satan finds mischief for idle hands to do. If that is tbe case he has a very good ally in rub-a-lac. So will you if you ask your grocer for it. Where rub-a-lac is used in doing the family washing, the bands are idle and that is what the tired mother longs for. One trial will convince. Ask your grocer. Beginning with the New Year this bank will pay 3' ; interest on certificates of deposit. The Second National Bank. Good Things TO EAT PLAIN ICE CREAM, 2oc per QL BRICK Ice Cream in any combination of colors or flavors, 35c to 50c per quart. ICES Orange, lemon, pineapple, cranberry, green gage, cherry, etc., 30c to 50c per QL WHIPPING CREAM 40c per QL WHIPPED CREAM, delivered, packed in ice, ready to serve, 50c per QL INDIVIDUAL MOULDS Fruits, flowers, Xmas bells, teddy bears, Santa Claus, etc, 10c to 25c. FRESH CREAMERY BUTTER, made the day you buy it; and plenty of pure sweet pasteurized milk and cream. ANYTHING in the dairy products line. Get your Xmas and New Tear's order in early and avoid disappointments. Commons Dairy Co. Phone 1188 S S. Fifth SL

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Picked Up by th Sharp Chap Who Bmt on a Word. Just by way of showing bow easy 11 is for some men to pick up a few dollars by their wits a young fellow strolled into a cafe tbe other afternoon aud. jolnios in conversation that was being carried on by convivial spirits, declared be was tbe most "infortunate"' individual on earth, tie immediately began telling a story of bis personal troubles, but before be had got tbe narrative well under way there was a chorus of iuterruptiona. and tbe talkative young man was politely informed that bis English needed revising, siuce be should bave used tbe word unfortuuate instead of "infortunate." The newcomer insisted that infortunate was tbe correct word to use. and the argument waxed warm. Finally, with a show of beat, tbe young man who started the trouble declared that while be had only a few dollars be would wager them that be was correct. So anxious were bis friends to lay wagers wltb bim that be did not have money enough to meet all tbe demands, but be succeeded In putting up $15 in separate small beta. Tbe meu who were certain that tbe garrulous young man was wrong In tbe use of tbe word infortunate sent out for a dictionary only to And tbat they bad been "stung" on a "sure thing" bet. the big book on spelling showing that infortunate Is perfectly proper and means unfortunate. "Yes." said tbe winner of the beta as be pocketed bis new portion of wealtb. "1 bave won money on tbat before. I collected S10 this afternoon on a similar wager." Philadelphia Record. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY. Christmas List WITH Any size and price. plcte line A com W. II. Ross Drug Co., 604 MAIN GEM METT VHIS WEEK The Blanden Players GREAT tt Special scenery. Bis cast Dally 10c matinees start lng today PRICES: 10. 11 3t Monte Carlo Girls Bio Baric sqae Go. at tae PHILLIPS THEATRE Thursday & Friday. Dec 31-31 25 PEOPLE 25 Prices IS. 25, IS and SOc Scats now on sale at Westcott Pharmacy r.1 U RRAY'S APPROVED VAUDEVILLE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27 Childhood Days Big Holiday Oflertaa. 4 Other Bin Oflerlaos. MATINEE, 2:30; any seat. 10c EVENING, 7:43 and 9:00; prices 10, 15 and 20c Lose seats. 25c K'ATOKI

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