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BOSTON IS STIRRED BY POISON MYSTERY Not for Years Has Massachusetts City Been So Thoroughly Agitated.

B08TON, Mass., October 31. Not for years has Boston been so thoroughly Interested and stirred up as it is at present by the mystery surrounding the death, two weeks ago, of Miss Avis Linnell, a young and beautiful music student at the New England Conservatory of Music in this city, who died from poison in the bathroom of the Young Womens Christian Association lodging house on Warrenton street on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14. At

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case, as it was believed that the death of the girl was caused by a fatal mistake or that she had committed suicide. But the sensational features which, at first, seemed to be larking were soon supplied when the autopsy of the girl's body by the medical examiner disclosed the fact that the girl was In a delicate condition at the time of her death. The report that Miss Linnell had for two years been engaged to the Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, formerly of Hyaunisport, Mass., but now ppstor of the Immanuel Baptist church, Cambridge, and that quite recently the engagement of the young pastor to Miss Violet, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'Moses Grant Edmands of Brookline, had been formally announced, naturally increased public interest In the case and since then the local newspapers have devoted many columns a day to the thorough discussion of every detail connected with the mysterious case and to accounts of the new developments from day to day. From the very beginning, almost, there had been hints that possibly the Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson knew more about the circumstances surrounding the death of Miss Avis Linnell than he chose to admit. As the Investigation progressed a strong suspicion arose that the young pastor had been In some way connected with the death of his former fiancee and few f person s who had followed the developments of the case as reported by the newspapers, were surprised when, a week ago today, Rev. Richeson was arrested at the Edmands mansion in Brookline upon the charge of murder. The history of the case, so far as It is known at present, presents many features of uncommon interest. The Rev. Clarence Virgil Thompson Richeson was born in Rose Hill, Va., about 35 years ago. He comes from a family of devout Baptists, many of whom are engaged in church and missionary work in various parts of the world. Young Richeson received a good academic education and, wan ordained at St. Louis, in September, 1902. After having supplied a mission church at , Kansas City for a while, young Richeson entered the William Jewell College at Liberty, Mo. A woman school teacher in Liberty, who took great interest in the bright and ambitious student, lent him the funds which he needed to complete his education at William Jewell College and later at the Newton Theological Seminary, j where he completed his studies in the I fall of 1909. About one year before he had been called to the Hyannis Baptist church t and he remained in charge of that ! church until he resigned In April, J 1910, to take charge of Immanuel Bapjtsit church, Cambridge. When Richej son became pastor of the Hyannis ' church Avis Linnell was a student at the Hyannis high school. She had a fine voice and used to sing in Richeson's church. The young and handsome minister became acquainted with the beautiful and charming young school girl and associated a great deal with her. The attentions of the young ' minister to Avis Linnell, the daughter I of a fairly well-to-do carpenter at Hyannis, were so marked that nobody was surprised when the girl displayed a handsome diamond ring upon her engagement finger and admitted to her friends that she was engaged to Richeson. When Rev. Richeson left Hyannis and became pastor of the Immanuel church in Cambridge, Avis Linnell followed him to Boston. She entered the Conservatory as a voice student and lived at the Y. W. C. A. home on Warrenton street. When she was informed that Rev. Richeson's engagement to Miss Edmands, the daughter of a wealthy family in Brookline, had been formally announced. Avis Linnell did ' not lose her confidence in her lover. She said, it must be a mistake and continued to meet the fickle minister. She frequently visited him at his lodgings and went out with him. On the evening of Oct. 14, she returned to her jodgings and about an hour later she was found dead in the bathroom. Her death was caused by syanide of potassium and the police are said to have positive proof that Richeson purchased a quantity of the poison the day before the girl's death. Wanted Young man about 18 years of age to call at Pal ladium office between 8 and 9 Wednesday morning. But eight vessels of this counry passed through the Sues canal luring 1910. Four of them were government craft

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L SOCIETY GIVEN SURPRISE. Mrs. E. A. Demaree was very pleasantly surprised at her home northwest of the city Sunday when twenty-five relatives and friends gathered with well filled baskets to remind her of her birthday. An enjoyable day was spent by all and Mrs. Demaree received many presents. BASKET SUPPER. Friday evening of this week a basket supper will be given by Miss Almina Stidham's pupils at the Starr School, the affair will be in the nature of a benefit for Ihe school. The public Is invited to attend. RETURNED LAST NIGHT. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Ridenour returned last night from Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio, where they have been visiting with friends and relatives. CHARMING EVENT. What proved to be a most charming social event for last evening was the Hallowe'en party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee B. Nusbaum in 'North Eleventh street. The guests numbered eightyflve and all came costumed in old fashoned makeups. The house was attractively decorated with pumpkins and other embellishments appropriate to the occasion. Mr. E. M. Haas gave a short talk on Hallowe'en. An orchestra composed of Miss Ruth Peltz, pianist. Miss Cornelia Shaw, violinist, Mr. Roland Nusbaum. cornet and Miss Lucile Nusbaum, cello, played a number of pretty selections during the evening. Old-fashioned games and a general good time was also a feature. Refreshments were served appropriate to Hallowe'en. FADS AND FASHIONS Should anyone doubt that feminine extravagance in matters of dress is steadily increasing from year to year and that it has come close to the highwater mark this season, a tour of the fashionable shop3 will soon prove to him his error. Never in the history of this country have the shops displayed more beautiful and gorgeous materials and trimmings and never were these materials and adjuncts more costly than at the present time. Velvet, lace and fur are the materials in which many of the handsomest costumes are developed, and these three materials in beautiful quality are costly; but it is in evening frocks that one finds the tremedous extravagance of the season most fully illustrated. For the daytime costume velvets plain, striped, ribbed and embossed are all used, but the more neutral colorings are favored and the marvelously rich color schemes and gorgeousness are reserved for evening wear. In the costume for day use velvet is very likely to be combined with another material, satin, cloth, chiffon, etc., instead of being used alone, and the result of this arrangement is satisfactory since it makes possible a frock less warm than one entirely of velvet, and if one chooses to consider practical questions, a frock that will wear better than one entirely of velvet. For street costumes velvet is used extensively, and frequently in combination with fur. Bands of fur decorate the bottom of skirts, and if the skirt is of the modern slashed or tunics there is used a underskirt of contrasting material or color. Broadcloth, chinchilla cloth, ratine and velvet in a different weave are favored for the note of contrast. Little touches of this are used on the jackets also. Usually a smart set of furs to match the trimming is made and sold with the velvet costume. The promised increase in skirt i width itself chiefly in evening and ' dressy afternoon frocks and street skirts though on the whole more rational and less extreme than they have been show but little change in general outline. A radical novelty which has been exploited in Paris but which is the Persian tune which falls tsraight and full over a slight suggestion of crinoline without any actual stiffness. As may be imagined there is more old than graceful or becoming, yet one such tunic model is soft blue chiffon interwoven lightly with silver, bordered with dark fur and lining over a robe of white satin had a piquant charm in connectoion with a slender figure. White has more recognition than it has had in recent years. There are many beautiful evening frocks in all white save for some single dash of color or metal, or more probably brilliants. The velvet embossed chiffons, the velvet brocades, the broche or brocade crepes are liked for these handsom white frocks, th bodice being chiefly of lace or other sheer stuff and perhaps embroidered in crystal, silver or gold. Last season brought out an interesting display of collar and muff sets and of collar, muff and toque sets developed in fur and velvet, fur and chiffon and fur with silk; but this year the designers have outdone last year's record in that line. Some of the sets are more fantastic and fussy than beautiful, but others are piquant and charming in a quaint way and a few, especially those in which fur largely predominated and velvet chiffon or lace is used merely as a relief, are exceedingly beautiful. POLISH The one best shoe poluh. Quick, boZHant, fasting.

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RESOLVE III FAVOR OF THE PENAL FARM

Nicholson Resolution Adopted Grand Juries Criticised by Wissler. The State Conference on Charities j and Correction went on record on Monday evening in session in Indiana- J polis, as favoring the establishment of a state penal farm to supplant the county jails now in use. On Monday and Tuesday several prominent social workers from all parts of the state appeared before the conference in behalf of the penal farm. At the Monday evening session the resolution introduced by Timothy Nicholson favoring work farms, met with the unanimous approval of the meeting. In compliance with the specifications of the resolution President Weatherly, of the conference, appointed a committee of five persons to investigate the feasibility of the proposition with a special committee from the Senate and House of Representatives of Indiana. Since the state legislature has gone so far as to appoint this committee to investigate the situation, and Governor Marshall has openly declared himself in favor of the scheme, it is now believed that only a short time will elapse before penal farms can be established. Timothy Nicholson, of Richmond, presented the resolution to the conference. Mr. Nicholson is one of the most conspicuous of the visitors at the conference, as he was a member of the first Board of State Charities established in Indiana. He was also a delegate to the conference on charities and correction for nineteen years, having retired only in the last few years. B. F. Wissler, of Cambridge City, criticized the way in which grand juries conduct their investigations of county poor farms. He designated the jury inspections as farces that do more harm than good. He told the delegates that when called on by public opinion to act, the grand jury merely makes a pretense at investigating the situation, and turns in the report that the managers of the poor institution are discharging their duties well, and that the place is in excellent condition. Wissler asserted that, as this desultory examination quenched temporarily the fire in the public mind by putting forward the belief that there was no need for improvement at the time, people allowed the poor farms to remain stationary instead of advancing. Charles W. Jordan, of Richmond, was one of the principal speakers at the conference on Tuesday morning. Mr. Jordan had for his subject, "Workhouses," but he limited his speech to a few special phases of the workhouse situation. W. Albert O'Hara, of Muncie, led in the discussion which followed the address. John L. Rupe on Monday told the conference delegates that the county jail system in vogue at present is essentially wrong and should be abolished. He asserted that the county jail is a relic of the primitive ages, having been In practice for centuries. Mr. Rupe believed that it has long ago been outgrown by our high grade of civilization, but he said so far no one had ever started an effort to abolish it. In the election of officers for the year 1911-1912, Dr. S. E. Smith, of Richmond, was i.amed as a member of the executive committee of the organization. ' You can't tell how much money a man makes by the clothes he wears. You must get a look at his wife's. Pittsburg News. (THE KEYSTONEj TO HEALTH IS HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS Stomach Out of order? Bowels Weak? TAKE A COURSE OF THE BITTERS At Once. It will do you good

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II Clyde Stewart Given 30 Days and Fined $100. So drunk that he could hardly sit up. Clyde Stewart, whose face is familiar to police court attaches entered a plea of not guilty in police court on Tuesday morning when arraigned on the charge of public intoxication. Mayor Zimmerman disgusted with Stewart, fined him $100 and costs and gave him thirty days in the county jail, meaning 140 days, the heaviest fine in the mayor's power to assess. Stewart was arrested while lying in the gutter on Main street between Fifth and Sixth street, according to the arresting officer, Patrolman Fee. He wore no coat and his shirt was covered with mud. It was almost necessary for the patrolman to carry him from the city jail into the court room. During the remainder of court Stewart went to sleep and when, court was over he was awakened to be taken to the county jail where he will confined until March 19. 500 people wanted! Wednesday at 8 p. m. Concert by Jess Pugh Co. for Y. M, C. A. Boys' Benefit. " Hunting cn Treacherous Soil. Snipe shooting on an Irish bog Is an excellent test of a gunner's skill and enthusiasm. An experienced bog shooter if be finds himself going down throws himself flat on bis side or back and at the same time throws his gun to his attendant, generally an unshod "gossoon." who rarely fails to catch It The sensation of being bogged Is very unpleasant, but If a man throws himself on bis side or back there is strength enough in the peat to support his body. "Forty-five Years of Sport." A Great Wheel. Laxey, In tbe Isle of Man, is the headquarters of the lead mines of the island. It Is celebrated also for its great wheel, which was erected ln 1854. Its diameter is seventy -two feet, and so splendidly is it set that there is no oscillation, and it has been going practically ever since its erection. Twice Too Much. "Two heads are better than one," quoted the wise guy. "1 find one quite enough the morning after," replied the simple mug. Philadelphia Record. Consistent. Clara I see Cynthia has decorated her room with guns, pistols, swords and the like. Cora Yes; she always has been a great girl for having arms about her. The Innocent seldom find an uneasy pillow. Cow per. w -

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STATE LIBRARIANS ARE TO TALK SHOP

Growth of Institutions Has Been Remarkable Excellent Program. INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 31. The Indiana Library association will hold its annual meeting in Indianapolis, Nov. 1 and 8. The Indiana Library Trustees' Association will meet in this city at the same time, holding sessions Nov. 8 and 9. Joint sessions of the two associations will be held Wednesday, Nov. 8th both afternoon and evening. Addresses will be made during the sessions by Miss Eliza G. Browning, Librarian Indianapolis Public Library; R. W. Himelick, Indianapolis Public j Schools ; Mary E. Ahern, editor of ; Public Libraries, Chicago; George B. Utley, Secretary of the American Library Association, Chicago; T. F. Rose, president Muncie Library Board, and Miss Adelaide S. Bayler of the Department of Public Instruction. Discussions will be led and round table conducted by D. C. Brown, ' State librarian: Miss Nannie W. Jayne, Alexandria Public Library; Miss Anne D. Swezey. East Chicago Public Library: D. C. Thomas of Elkhart, Secretary Public Library Board. In 1891 Indiana had only two public libraries. Now there are 125. There are besides, 69 reference and Institutional libraries in nthe state and nearly every school has some sort of a liPEELING THE FACE (From Modern Housekeeping) Women are beginning to realize how dangerous and how unnecessary is the painful and expensive surgical operation known as "face-peeling." Many clever society women noted for their exquisite beauty, accomplish the desired results themselves at home, with perfect safety and no pain, expense or detention indoors. They simply use ordinary mercolized wax, which can be obtained at almost any drug store. It is applied at night like cold cream and washed off in the morning. The mercolized wax slowly absorbs the naif dead outer skin causing it to flake off day by day in fine, almost imperceptible particles like flour. The fresh, vigorous young skin underneath soon shows forth, blooming radiantly with health and beauty. The face begins to look years younger, though the i use of the process absolutely defies 1 detection by the closest observer. Naturally this process also removes all such minor facial blemishes as freckles, tan, moth patches, liver , spots, line wrinkles, pimples, etc. j A :i 4.1 Puritan "Rest Easy" Double Deck Springs but an Investment safely and surely SUPPORT THE" ABDOMEN and reduce the figure all around, yet will be comfortable when one is seated. Have the famous Nemo Self-Reducing front, and the broad bands of semi-e lastic Lastikops Webbing across hips see cut) give the figure a regular "hobble" Nothing Like It Ever Shown. A Fine Lace and Insertion Trimmed Brassiere For 25c Each the corset from showskirt. stout figures; ' stout figures;

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