Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 156, 14 April 1911 — Page 6

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TIIE RICII3IOXD PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRA3I.FRIDAY, APRIL, 14, 1911.

DEf MAN

THOMPSO!

IS CALLED TODAY Man Who Made "The Old Homestead" Famous Lived to Old Age.

(American Nrwi Service) West Hwaniey, N. H., April 14 I)(nman Thomjmon, the vol era n actor, the original of "Jonh Whltcotnb' In "OIl HomeBtead" died this mornlns at the oro of 77 years. lien man Thompson, the veteran actor, who will bo remembered for many years to eome as the original "Tnt-lc Josh Whlu-omb" In "The Old HomeHead," that famoiiK rnstic play written and produced by him. was born at lieechwood, now Cirard, I'a., on October 15. 1N.13. Ilia parents were the deacendantB of old colonists who bad settled at Swanzey, N. II., and to that fiualnt old village they returned with Penman, when ho had reached the age of fourteen. Young Thompson went to the district school at Swanzey and attended Mt. Ceaaar seminary In the neighbor!!; town several winters. The rest of the time he worked on the old Thompson homestead helping his father to farm and at his various trades. Penman was to be a carpenter, but he became restlefs and when he had reached his seventeenth year he pemuaded his parents to let him go to Monfon to seek his fortune. K'piipprd with a new suit of clothes and several pairs of mittens and stocknigs young Thompson started for HoBton. The flrfct job he obtained there was with a circus, where ho had charge of the banners and poles, rode in the opening pageant, and after some practice, took his place among thirty or more acrobats and tumblers. Goes on the Stage. After the circus had finished Its

season, Thompson obtained a ikisKIo: j

as supernumerary on the stake of the Howard Athenaeum, and assisted In shoving the scenery about when Charlotte Cuahman played Indy Mclleth. Then he got a Job as doorkeeper and lecturer for a collect inn of portraits of Indian chiefs and Anally he landed in the dry goods store of his uncle, T. I. llaxter in Lowell. That business was not exciting enough for young Penman and he soon returned to the stage, lie became a member of the "French Spy" company and was given n speaking part and also a dancing part In that play. Subsequently Thompson became nn itinerant actor, playing low comedy, and In 1854 went to the Royal Lyceum theater, Toronto, where ho remained until 18S. In Toronto Thompson was married, and his three children were born there. He won local favor as Salem Scudder, Myles na Coppalcen an! I'ncle Tom. Purlng the spring of 1862 he played In London with moderate success, and 1871 he began to play character parts in various variety theaters. At Harry Martin's Varieties in Pittsburg, In February, 1875, he' made his first appearance in the part of Joshua Whitcomb, In a skit, which he had written while he was suffering from rheumatism. It had but one act and lasted about twenty-five minutes. The skit proved a success and suggested to Thompson the idea of elaborating It into a regular play. This he did together with George W. Uyer. That was in 1885 and It took the two men fifteen days to writ the original version of "The Old Homestead." The play was given Its first performance at the Hoston theater In April. IRRtf, and after a successful run of several weeks was brought to the Academy of Music in New York. Since that time that famous play hjis been witnessed by more than six million people and even since the retirement from the stage of the original Impersonator of "Uncle Josh" it is sure to draw crowded houses, wherever it Is presented. Mr. Thompson continued to play the character of Joshua Whitcomb in "The Old Homestead" for nearly a quarter of a century and became completely Identified with the part.

IS A PROFESSIONAL C. L. Baker Becomes Demonstrator for Remington Company. C. L. Raker of New Paris, O., has resigned from the accounting department of the Hock Island railroad to accept a position with the Remington Arms-Union Matellic Cartridge company of New York. He w ill be a salesman and demonstrator for the eastern half of Nebraska, with headquarters at Lincoln. Mr. Haker la well known in this city and Is recognized as one of the best hots with the rifle and shotgun In the United States.

LATE MARKET NEWS

NEW YORK STOCK QUOTATIONS

Furnished by A. W. Thomson Co., J little I'.lock. Phone -'"OS. Correspondents, Logan and Uryan.

INDIANAPOLIS LIVE STOCK

Indianapolis, April 14. Hogs Receipts 5,500; steady unchanged. Cattle Receipts 1,400; steers $4.85Li 6.5o. Sheep Receipts 50; unchanged. Lambs $11. oo.

CH ICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, April 14.

Hogs Receipts 13,000; bulg ffi.lS'? .S5. Cattle Receipts 1,000; beeve3 $5.20 (a .75. Sheep Receipts S.OnO; prime $4.70. Iambs $t.15.

Home made cakes, pies, bread, meats, salads and plain and fancy aprons at the market by the Ladies of South Eighth Street Friends Church, Saturday, in the Leeds Room, No. 824 Main Street.

FED FLAMES WITH LIVING FELINES

South Fiend. Ind. April 14. Three crates of cats prepared for summary cremation on a bonfire, were rescued from Kll Thomas, cat executioner, here. The police stopped Thomas's fire festival at a time when three animals, tied, and weighted, had been tossed on the blazing pile, and a dozen other tabbies and t homages were looking on, between the crate bars. In n state of deciJed worrlment and uncertainty. HII Thomas, who is an elderly man. had complained of night singing cat choruses, and had declared for the destruction of the feline species. As a result of his attempt to put his threats into action he will be placed in a hospital for the insane.

It you are troubled with tick licadacti. con ftipatioa. indiffeatioo, ofTenaive breath cr any diaaaaa arlilnc from atotnath trouble, ret a Sue cr St bottle ol Dr. Caldwell' 8yru FepaUk U U posU'vely guaranteed to cere you.

FIELD AND HACK MEET Among the High Schools of Wayne County, at Ecrlham Alheletic Field Saturday, April 15th, at 1 :30 p. m.

PITTSBURG LIVESTOCK

Pittsburg. April 14.

Cattle Supply light; steady; choice

$ti.4o?r ti.50; butchers $4.50? ti.00; bulls $3.5n'(f 5.75. ' Sheep Supply fair; slow; steady; prime wethers $.'5.75'ri 3.00. Hokb Receipts light; prime heavy $6.40ff ti.50; yorkers $G.95; pigs $tj.f4. Lambs $3.00 fr 5.50.

Veals $7.501 S.00.

H. BUFFALO .LIVESTOCK

Kast Buffalo, April 14. Cattle Receirts 525: dull; prime steers $6.40 C50; butchers $3. 25ft' 6.35. Hogs Receipts 6.800; steady; heavy kers $6.80 6.S5. Calves-Receipts 2,ooo; active steady; $5,000 8.50. Sheep Receipts S3, (too; steady; $3.00 rii 5.00. Lambs Choice $6.50f 6.75.

CINCINNATILIVESTOCK Cincinnati. April 14 Cattle Receipts 4o; shippers $5.00 6.15; common $2.25ftt 5.14. Hogs Receipts 2.700; $6.45 (i 6.55. Sheep Receipts 3S0; extra $4.25. Lambs $6.50. Calves $7.25.

INDIANAPOLIS QRAIN Indianapolis, April 14. Wheat 87c Corn ...4 Sc. Oats . 33 V2C Clover seed $3.tiu

TOLEDO GRAIN Toledo, April 14 Wheat Sftc Corn 504 c Oats 34 Tic Rye 90c Clover seed $S.85 Alsike $9.00

CHICAGO GRAIN Chicago, April 14. Wheat 90c Corn StHic Oats 30 Uc

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DIED AT WHITTIER

Mrs. Gurney Maple and Baby Were Called.

The many friends of Mrs. Bess Lasell Huff Maple, wife of Gurney D. Maple, will be surprised to learn of her death at Whittier. California. Thursday. The baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Maple three weeks ago died also. Mr. and Mrs. Maple are both graduates of Harlham. Mrs. Maple is a sister to Mrs. Ben C. Bartel and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Huff, of Martinsville. Mr. and Mrs. Huff had gone to California to make their daughter an extended visit. The funeral party will arrive in Richmond Tuesday afternoon. A short service will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Bartel. South Eighteenth street. Burial will be at Karlhani cemetery.

OFFICIALS ARE TO INSPECT SCHOOLS

Tlio Wayne township advisory board will next Wednesday visit the Middleborough and Smyrna schools to determine what action they should take in regard to a petition of the patrons of the Middleborough school for a new building. The township officials have been advised that the num ber of district school buildings might be reduced by combining the auov two schools. If this is found advisable it is probable the two old buildings will be disposed of and a new moderr structure constructed half way between.

DEFALL RETURNED

Eugene Defall. the 17 year old con fi-sed burglar, was returned to the I'lainfield Reform school yesterday by an officer from the home. He admitted breaking into Quigley's drug store, and stealing $3 from the cash drawer.

CITY ADVERTISEMENT. Department of Public Works. Office of the Board. Richmond, Ind., April 14. 1911. Notice to Contractors: Notice is hereby given by the Board of Public Works of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that sealed proposals will be received by it, at its office, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M., on Thursday, April 27th, 1911, for the following described public improvements jn the City of Richmond, as authorized by the Improvement Resolutions named: Improvement Resolution No. 254-1911, Providing for the improvement of the first alley north of South "A" street, by constructing a cement roadway the full width of the alley, from South 20th street to South 21st street. Improvement Resolution No. 255-1911, Providing for the improvement of the alley between North 9th street and North 10th street by constructing a cement roadway in said alley from North "D" street to a point 47 feet south of the south line of Elm Place. All work done in the making of said described public improvements, shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Improvement Resolutions, as numbered, and the detail plans, profiles, drawings and specifications which are on file and may be seen in the office of said Board of Public Works of the City of Richmond. The bidders in submitting proposals to make said described public improvements, must accompany each bid with a certified check in the sum of $100.00. as evidence of good faith that the succesful bidders will execute, within ten days from the acceptance of proposals, contracts and bonds satisfactory to the said Board to do the work of making said improvements. A failure of the successful bidders to enter into such contracts and bonds upon the acceptance of such proposals will forfeit the checks and the sums of money payable thereon to the city as agreed and liquidated damages for such failure. The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any or all bids. H. M. Hammond. Fred R.Charles. W. W. Zimmerman. Board of Public Works. apr 14 21

D. E. ROBERTS INDEPENDENT PIANOTUNERand REPAIRER Thirteen Years Factory and Wardroom Experience Phone 3684. 1818 Main St.

Phone 2292

SEE OUR EASTER MARKET

H. G. HABLEY

1035 Main

SPECIALS FOR EASTER Chickens to Fry Chickens, Roast or Stew Extra Fancy Strawberries Extra Fine Oranges SOUTHERN VEGETABLES

NEW POTATOES NEW GREEN BEANS HEAD LETTUCE NEW RIPE TOMATOES SPRING BEETS FRESH ASPARAGUS

NEW SPINACH NEW RADISHES SP. ONIONS FINE CUCUMBERS NEW CARROTS NEW CABBAGE

19c Dozen GOOD ORANGES 19c Dozen 18c Dozen GOOD LEMONS ISc Dozen MILD CURED HAMS, SLICED Try a Slice of This Ham for Your Dinner on Easter. It's Fine. Come down and look our market over; you can get what you want here. Phone orders carefully filled.

HILL HASJESIGHED Ambassador to GermanyCreates Sensation.

(American News Service) Washington, April 14. Ambassador David J. Hill has resigned as ambassador to Germany. The president has accepted Hill's resignation which was offered two days ago. Hill is in Washington. The affair has caused a diplomatic sensation. The German embassy today denied that Ambassador Von Bernstdorff had also resigned. The generally accepted explanation is that both ambassadors have failed to measure up to the expectations of their governments in the potash negotiations.

SEEK TO FINANCE BOYS' CORN CLUB

The proposition of financing the Wayne county boy's corn club has been placed in the hands of a committe of trustees, including Dr. Fred Keinzle of Clay township, James Harris of Center township, and James Taylor of Harrison township. Great benefits resulted to the members of the club from their experiences last year. Fifty members having the best grades were sent to Purdue universi-

i iy for a week to study corn culture. ! It was a heavy expense, but met by a I local citizen. This year the club will j be financed in a different manner, pos- ! sibly the parents of each member con

tributing a nominal sum.

Yoa needn't sutler with sick retdache. Indigestion, constipation or any otbt.r troubles aristae from a disordered stomach. Dr. Caldwell's Synjp Pepsin will cure you an! keep yoc well. Try it keep it on hand the year around.

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Is The Ideal Spring Medicine Alterative and Tonic Pleasant to take, agreeable in action, positive in effect. Purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves, builds up the whole system. Get it in liquid, or tablets called Sarsatabs.

PemnioesttiraiflSoini Dr. Price's Fruity Dessert in 12 Flavors Will sell at cost, this demonstration only 4 Pkgs For 25c

PBiocenx 12th & Main

Grocery Phone 1365

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EASTER JEWELRY Jewelry plays as important a part in matters of dress for Easter and Spring as a new garment. That is why you should call at' this store and see the many beautiful things we have to offer you.

Here Are Just a Few Suggestions HAT PIN, SCARF PIN, BELT PIN, LA VALLIERES CUFFLINKS WATCH FOB, VEIL PINS COLLAR PINS, RINGS

The quality of these articles is the very best the market affords and then you know the reputation of this store. We sell for less.

COME IN TOMORROW

R ATT IFF The Jeweler 12 North Ninth Street

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There's a nice line of distinction between clothes that are snappy and colorful and the kind that are obtrusive. You appreciate that fact, and you'll see how firmly and unerringly that line is drawn in the K. & K. line of clothes for young men. You'll appreciate the latest and best in seasonable clothes. Price $10 to $25.

SHIRTS You'll find just the thing to suit your taste; new and neat patterns; price 50c to $1.50. NECKWEAR Some of the most beautiful shades ever seen in neckwear will be found in this Easter selection. Price 25c to 50c. HOSIERY You should see this snappy line of Hosiery we are carrying this season; price 10c to 50c. UNDERWEAR It's about time to change; see our line before.

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803 Main St.