Richmond Palladium (Daily), 4 March 1904 — Page 2

RICHMOND DAILY PALLADIUM. FEIDAY, MARCH 4; 1904.

THE WORD "MOB."

now It Worked It Way Into the The word "mob' is an abbreviation. It is nothing but a fragment of the full Latin original "mobile valgus" "the fickle common people." First the noun 'vulgus" was dropped. "Mobile," coming into common use, was in a few years cut down to "mob." By Swift it was abominated to his dying day as a peculiarly odious kind of sialic. Addih hi sympathized with this feeling. In "o. lo." of the Spectator "mob" is put down by him as one of the ridiculous words which he fears will in time be looked upou as part of the speech. There must have been then a host of minor defenders of the purity of our tongue who bewailed its increasing use and pointed to that fact as evidence of the growing degeneracy of the language, l.ut the assailed form stoutly held its ground and outlived its cenBurers. Addison's fears have been realized. The abbreviation has thoroughly established itself. Accordingly a word which their predecessors stigmatized as a corruption of the vilest kind is now used unhesitatingly by the most precise of modern jurists. The reason of its prevalence is obvious. It came to supply a very genuine want. There Is no other single word that conveys definitely the idea of a particular sort of riotous assemblage. Harper's. BY HOOK OR BY CROOK. An Ancient Phrase That Has Many I'linses of Mruuing. The phrase "by hook or by crookmay simply refer to an ancient custom which allowed persons to collect for fuel dead wood in the king's forest such as thfy could break off and remove with "cart, hook and crook." Some trace its significance "by foul means or by fair" to the contrasted uses of the footpad's hook or the bishop's crook. Others remind us of the expression in very early days "by huke o'er krooke" that is, by bending the knees and cringing low. Another plausible explanation is that after the great fire of London disputes as to ownership of land were settled by two surveyors whose names were Hook and Crcok. Quite, different is the view taken by those who tell us that when Strongbow sailed for Ireland he instructed his men to make their attack by Hook, a promontory northeast of Waterford, or by Crook, a harbor on the south coast. In any case, the phrase is very old, for it was used by Iiacon (l."50), by Skelton, the poet laureate (irCX), and by Chaucer nearly GOO years ago. Pearson's. LUNAR SCENERY. Its Appearance Proven the Moon's Lack of Atr and Water. It is hy indirect methods of observation that scientists learn of the absence of atmosphere in the moon. There are various arguments that can be adduced, but the most conclusive Is that obtained on the occurrence of what is called the occultation of a star. It sometimes happens that the moon comes directly between the earth and a star, and the temporary extinction of the hitter is an occultation. We can observe the movement when it takes place, and the suddenness of the extinction of the star is extremely remarkable. If the moon had a copious atmosphere, the gradual interposition of this would produce a gradual extinction of the star and not the sudden phenomenon usually observed. This absence of air and water from the moon explains the peculiar and weird ruggedness of the lunar scenery. We know that on the earth the action of the wind and of rain, of frost and of snow is constantly tending to wear down our mountains and reduce their bard outlines, but no such agents are at worK upon the moon. A Typical Bonaparte. Princess Mathilde was a typical Bonaparte. P.enoath the skin of a grande dame there dwelt the soul of a vivandiere. She was generous and tempestuous. Something of a butt in her prime, as a certain rather pronounced passage in Lord Malmesbury's reminiscences shows, she was universally admitted at the same time to possess taste and a knowledge of the arts. It was to her credit, too, that she cared not a snap of her fingers for dynastic disputes. She was on the friendliest of terms with the Due d'Aumale and is said to have tried, but in vain, to con-'AhAe same of the Ft'iffer branches of the puzzle headed Iiourbon family. Altogether, she was a woman who lived every moment of her life. London Outlook. Ia Urate Creation Wisierf Every living bird and beast strives its utmost to cram itself with food before retiring for the night, and this food is digested as the night progresses. The evening feed is the feed of the day with the brute creation, and yet doctors tell us to refrain from eating heartily at night and even advise us to retire to rest with a more or less empty stomach. Are we following naI tare when following this advice? -English Country Gentleman. Too Good to Minn. "I suppose the hero and heroine of that story get married in the last chapter?" she said.

D3c&37ss PSBSs Do not rrlpo nor irritnle the alimentary ca:ud. They m t gently yet H-.-nir-fy, :-r'r-: v'ih i t:ra!iy and t"-' C' v, v.; - .wl- ijLim .oii I'J al. urusijisii. 23 cents.

Thousands Have Kidiiey TrouLl and Don't Ilr.ow it.

IIo- To rind Out. Fill a bot'1.1 o nmcn iis3 with youwater and let it w.ad twemy-fov.r hevire; s . sediment cr set "R .l-rr urh(:rt;hy cendi reft 1VV?U '-Llhe ts-'r.J-?-'"1- voir l!i:cr, i: ! cv : Cf t: l esucnt ccr.rc tc P:-' - J.-.- iri -i convincing prcof th: ier are cut cf crdr. TvT!int to 23o. comfort in t'n "here L knowid' often expressed, innt Dr. Kilmer' Rest, the groat kidney remedy fulfills even wish in curir.gr rheumatism. r;.i:n in th fcack, kidneys, liver, b 'adder and evsrv car of the urinary passa. It corrects ir.c.biiii' co held water ana scalding pain in passin; k, cr bad effects following use Df Hqucr vine cr beer, and overcomes that unpieanan necessity cf being compelled to go ci'tei durinj the day, and to get ua many timer during the night. The mild and the extra ordinary effect cf Swamp-Root Is cccr realised. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures cf the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have th; best. Sold by druggists in 50c. aud$l. sices You may have a sample bottle cf this ..... m-.L, and a bock that tells igpsjs?? more about it, both sent g5 absolutely free by mail. uuress ur. Mimer 6C Homo of Swamp-Root. Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men--tion reading this generous offer in this paperA J J r v ir-i n ,rN"o, crroreed,"" repifea Her friend. "Oh, how lovely! Will you let me borrow it when you get through?" Exchange. Pleased at Last. "Was your last mistress satisfied with you?" Servant Well. mum. she said she was very well pleased when I left. Strny Stories. PRIMITIVE LETTER POST. The Earliest Postal Service Dates liaok to Uabylonia. No postal service has been traced earlier than that which was in operation during the reign of Khammurabi, the Amniphel of Genesis, who Avas king of Babylonia about 2.300 I J. C. A number of the missives, each inclosed in its clay envelope, which passed through this earliest postofhee are preserved in the Babylonian room of the British museum, and their contents indicate that even at that period letters were freely circulated throughout the empire by a public postal service under governmental control. Sir Brian Tuke was appointed postmaster in England at the beginning of the sixteenth century, and in 15r.G the lords of the council ordered "that the postes betweene this and the Northe should eche of them keepe a booke and make entrye of every lettre that he shall receive, the tyme of the deliverie thereof unto his hands, with the parties' names that shall bring it unto him." The first post for the conveyance of private letters to all parts of England and Scotland was started in lf33. when the "letter office" was established, but it was not till 1837 that the foundation of the present system was laid. CURED OF HIS CLUB. The Way One Woman Kept Her Unaband Home In the KveninsK. "I would be very happy if my husband would not spend so many of his evenings at the club," said Sirs. Bride, with a sigh. "Why don't you try the suspicion cure?" said her intimate friend. "What is the suspicion cure?" asked Mrs. Bride. "Well, my husband once got into he habit of spending n's evenings at his club, and I worried myself ill. Then I changed my tactics. Instead of asking him to remain at home I urged him to go to the club. The way he raised his eyebrows the first time I suggested it showed that I was on the right track. -"One night he said he had a severe headache and would remain at home. I opposed the idea and insisted that an evening at his club would make hiin forget his headache. He gave me a hard look, but acted on the suggestion. I knew he would be back within an. hour, so I made an elaborate toilet. He returned, as I expected, with the plea that his head was worse. I ignored his question concerning my elaborate toilet. He hasn't been away for an evening since. It is almost like the old honeymoon, only he appears to have something on his mind." THE LOVING CUP. Its Orljtln Daten From the AflNaaslna tion of King? Utlwnrd. The remote origin of the loving cup' dates from the story of the assassination of Edward, king and martyr, who was stabbed in the back while drinking. It had been usual at feasts to pass round a large cup, which each, as he rose to drink, lifted with both hands, exposing his body to attack. This custom was altered, so that when one stood up to drink he who sat next became his "pledge" and also rose, drawn sword in hand, to protect him. This practice in a modified form continued long after changed conditions of society had ceased to need it and was the origin of our custom of drinking healths and particularly of the ceremonial, preserved in almost its primitive form, of passing round the loving cup. when, as each person rises and takes the cup in his hand to drink, the- guest next to him also rises and grasps the second handle. Some authorities ascribe its origin to Margaret, consort of Malcolm, king of Scotland, and others to Henry of Navarre. London Truth. Marriage In the lales of Urrece, In Kasa.ope.of t&e tnogt soytbern.

islands of Greece, the parents upon both sides take upon themselves all the responsibilities of courtship and marriage. Courtship, as we understand it, is not in any way permitted to the betrothed couple. No moonlight walks or tete-a-tetes are allowed. Such a course would be deemed highly reprehensible, and all wooing, if there be any, must take place in the presence of the elders. But there is no great time for re

pining at these decrees of custom, for the marriage follows the offer as quickly as may be. Knjuy Advantaged. "Mammy.- said -Pickaninny Jim, "what does ghos'es want to come back to dis y earth fob?" "Dat's a foolish question. Dey kin go whahebbcr dey wants wifout payin' no house rent nor cab fare, an' nobody can't shet 'em out. Sometimes I reckons dat ghos'es is de only folks dat re'ly enjoys life." Washington Star. A Procuration. A farmer wrote to his lawyer as follows: "Will you please tell me where you learned to write? I have a boy I wish to send to school, and I am afraid I maj- hit upon the same school that you went to." How He Won It. Goodson It was Lawyer Townsmnn ,that won my lawsuit for me. Simply Why, 1 thought he was on the opposing side. Goodson He was. Tit-Bits. Waste of Words. Miss Withers When Harold kissed me he told me that he loved me. The Friend What a waste of words! Town Topics. We hope nobody ever courted as they do on the stage. Washington (la.) Democrat. Impatience and prklef have destroyed more souls than wickedness. Mazzini. HORSES AT SEA. They Can Smell Land Long Before St Comes In Sifi'Jt. The ability of horses to smell land when far at sea is not generally known, but the equine must be credited with tiiis acute sense. When a well known horseman of Philadelphia went to Europe some time ago he took a blooded horse with him. The animal was in a specially 'prepared stall on dock and enjoyed the trip despite the rough weather. When the horseman thought land should soon be sighted, he asked the captain how far the ship was from the Irish coast. The commander of the steamer, in his usual gruff manner, replied: "Your horse wrill tell you. Watch him." The owner of the animal could not understand what the captain meant, and he was not particularly pleased with the answer. Finally, however, and a couple of hours before land was observed, the horse, which was a magnificent bay, poked his head through the grating and, stretching his neck, whinnied loudly. "There you are," said the captain to the horseman. "Your horse smells the land." The horse was like a different animal thereafter until the coast loomed up. The captain in explaining the odd occurrence said that the thoroughbred detected the odor from pasture lands that was wafted far seaward and that horses on board ocean steamers always give the first signal when land is near. Philadelphia Telegraph. A POISON FACTORY. The Stomach Is Always Ilusy Form. iiiK Deadly Sobslanees. The body is a factory of poisons. If these poisons, which are constantly being produced In large quantities In the body, are imperfectly removed or are produced in too great quantity as the result of overfeeding, the fluids which surround the brain cells and all the living tissues are contaminated with poisonojus substances which, as-. T2) GOOD PHYSICIANS Who Save Their Fellow Men RECOfmiEND ft That Wonderful New Discovery, VITOMA. When a remedy has proven itself a safe, unfailing cure for stubborn ailments that weaken both the intellect and physical energies of the body, such as sluggish, impure blood, too slow and Imperfect digestion, weak or delicate kidneys, lame back and other mysterious aching, then should physicians use it in their practice. Such a remedy is Vitoxa. When other tonics and catarrh remedies fail it will build up a broken lovvn constitution and give strength to every weak part. Vitona makes the vorld more happy because it make men and women more heal thy,' and as health is better than wealth, so is Vitona more precious than gold. A physician writes: "While I have often recommended Vitona to my convalescing patients invariably with favorable results, I do not care to give a public endorsement of it over my signature. You may, however, publish any portion of this letter you desire, leaving off my name. While you have never revealed to me the secret ngredients you use in compounding Vitona 1 know from its good effect on a number of my patients that it is a wonderful cure for weakness of the nerves, liver, kidneys, etc., and for general debility." Vitona costs one dollar a bottle or six booties for live dollars, nnd while Tub Vitona Go. Coshocton, (). will continueto send it hy express prepaid on receipt ol prb'e it is now obtainable in this Count For sale by Alford Drug Co.

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A Notable Young Woman. 1 Miss EMMA WELLER, who Is Secretary of the Young People's Christian Association, at 1818 fladison Ave., New York City. Your "Favorite Prescription" is a boon to sick and tired women, for it cures them when other medicines fail. I know whereof I speak, for I have had experience with it. For fourteen months I , had constant headaches ; seemed too weak to perform my daily duties, and when the day was over I was too tired to sleep well. I suffered from nervousness and indigestion, and everything I ate distressed me. Doctored with different physicians but received no relief. After reading one of your books I decided to give j'our "Favorite Prescription " a trial. Am very glad I did, for I found it was just what I wanted. I" commenced to improve at once and kept getting better until, after seven weeks, I was entirely cured. I have remained in peryuyxiafe ariapaxaiyze tne ceus'ana gj interfere with their activity. This fact explains in part at least the stupidity which is a common after dinner experience with many persons. When food is retained in the stomach beyond the normal time, either because of its indigestibility, the taking of too large a quantity of it or a crippled state of the stomach, these changes are certain to take place. This fact explains a very large share of the myriad symptoms which attlict the chronic dyspeptic. The giddiness, the tingling sensations, the confusion of thought and even partial insensibility which are not infrequently observed a few hours after meals in chronic dyspeptics are due to this cause. Here is the explanation of the irascibility, the despondencj, the pessimism, the indecision and various other forms of mental perversity and even moral depravity which are not infrequently associated with certain forms of gastrointestinal disturbances. London Family Doctor. TIie- Kept n Bible For Lnek. At Sycamore, 111., a well known business firm makes it a practice to keep a Bible in the safe. The custom was commenced a long time ago, and the big steel box Is never locked up unless it contains the book. It is kept in the money drawer of the safe. It is found necessary to remove it occasionally, but it is always carefully replaced. The men who adopted -.this queer practice when they commenced business years ago have little to say in explanation. In all their business life their safe or store has never been robbed or entered. They have had a continuous good business and are among the most successful business houses of the town. All of the members of the firm attend the churches of the towrn, but all are liberal in their religious views, and the prevailing belief in the town is that Holy Writ is kept in the safe principally for good luck. Chicago Tribune. Camel Itnck Ridlnj?. Lord Kitchener of Khartum Is credited with the best description of camel back riding that is known. The soldier gave this description at a dinner party in London which some Americans attended. "When we asked Lord Kitchener," one of the Americans said, "to tell us what it felt like to ride a camel, he twisted his mustache and said: " You know the game of cup and ball? You have a ball and a cup, and you throw the ball in the air and try to catch it in the cup, then bounce it up and try to catch it again. Well, when you ride a camel the brute plays cup and ball with you, missing yon nearly evecr ttInt., " noo Made only by QJjyR Feed of all kinds always on hand.

feet health ever since, and remain a firm friend of your "Favorite Prescription." Yours very truly, Miss Emma Wkixer. ('Vow UlUr to Dr. Pierce.)

The woman who suffers from weakness and disease of the distinctly feminine organs, whether she realizes it or not, is being slowlv but surely tortured to death. She suffers altnost continually with sick headache. She has pains in the back, what she calls "stitches" in the side and shooting pains evwhere. She' experiences burning and dragging dowr sensations. 'She becomes weak, nervous and despondent. If she consults the average physician, there is not one chance in ten that he will hit upon the real cause of her trouble. lie will attribute her bad feelings to stomach, liver, heart or nervous trouble. A woman in this condition should consult some" eminent and skilful specialist who has had a wide experience. Dr. R. V. Pierce, for thirty years chief consulting physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y., has, with the assistance 01 a staff of able pln-sicians, prescribed for many thousands of women. He used most frequently a wonderful medicine for ailing women, which he afterward put up in ready -to -use form and called it Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It has stood the test for thirty years. It acts directly on the delicate and important organs concerned in wifehood aud motherhood, making them strong and well. It allays inflammation, heals ulceration, soothes pain and tones and builds up the nerves. It transforms weak, nervous women into healthy, happy wives and mothers. . "I wras an invalid for over a j-ear with change of life," writes Mrs. C. Smith, of Orr, Cascade Co. , Mont. " Had pains across the pit of my stomach and such extreme weakness I could hardly walk. I took one bottle of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discover' and five of his ' Favorite Prescription ' and am entirely well." o A mill ion of suffering women crv with uplifted hands for some relief from the pains and tortures of diseases peculiar to their sex. A million more . Puts an End to it AIL A grievous wail of times comes as a result of nnberable pain from over taxed organs. Dizziness, Backache, Liver complaint and Constipation. But thanks to Dr. King's New Life Pills they put an end to it all. They are gentle but thorough. Try them. Only 25c Guaranteed by A. G. Luken & Co's drug store. For eruptions, sores, pimples, kidney and liver troubles, constipation, indigestion, use Ilollister's Rock7 Mountain Tea. Carries new life to every part of the body. 35 cents, tea or tablet form. A. G. Luken & Co. "I owe my whole life to Burdock Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores cov ered my body. I seemed beyond cure. B. B. B. has made me a perfectly well woman." Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Berville, Mich. Have 30U indigestion, constipation, headache, backache, kidney trouble? Ilollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well. If it fails get your money back. That's fair. 35 cents, tea or tablet form. A. G. Luken & Co. Rushville, Ind. Messrs. Ely Bros.: I have bee, a. great sufferer from catarrh and hay fever and tried many tilings, but found no permanent relief until I found Ely's Cream Balm about eight years ago, aud we have been fast friends ever since. (Rev.) R. M. Bentley. Messrs. Ely Bros.: Find enclosed 50 cents, for which .please send me your Cream Balm. I find your remedy the quickest and most permanent cure for cold in the head, catarrh, etc. Yours truly, Dell M. Potter, Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining Co. T O XI. X -A. Bears the Signature cf ,Th8 Kind You Have Always Bougnt Flour Mf Qj XfcC RlVCT ROllCf MlIIS MILTON.IND.

suffer in silence rather than subject themselves to the abhorrent and humiliating examinations and local treatment so uniformly insisted upon by physicians. "Female weakness" can be cured surely, speedily without exposure, with slight expense without leavin? year own l:o:::e. L'r. Pk-rcc'a Favorite 1 rescnption will cure any disorder or disease of the organs distinctly feminine. Perhaps its greatest usefulness is in preparing women for the ordeal of cluld-birth. Taken during the expectant period it practically eliminates pain and danger at the time of parturition. Write Dr. Pierce for advice and vou will receive an immediate answer and without cost to you. All correspondence strictly confidential. We also advise all women who suffer great pain at each recurring period to take a good vegetable laxative, such as Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, just previous to this time, as constipation is usually an aggravating feature of the trouble. Don't allow the druggist to sell you something "just as good," because it's cheaper. The cheap kind has not the thousands cf cures to its credit that Dr. Pierce's medicine has.

Miss CARRIE SPRECJIER, of Mount Morris, Ills., writes Doctor R. V. Pierce as follows: "I was back in my old home when your letter came. I will try and explain regarding the good I received from your medicines. For over one year I suffered from what my ptsician pronounced womb trouble. Had doctored with doctors in the east and also in the west but found only temporary relief. The next time of my sickness I found myself no better, and in that way it kept going on from time to time until I became discouraged. I finally resolved to write you for advice. I purchased two bottles of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, two vials of his 4 Pleasant Pellets,' and by using only that small quantity I have found wonderful relief. I say to all who are suffering from troubles similar to mine that it is unnecessary to be sick when one can use Dr. Pierce's remedies." How io preserve health and beauty are told in Dr. Pierre Cntnmnn Sense Medical Adviser. It is free. Jror a paper-covered copy send zr one-cent stamps, TO COVER MAILING ONLY, cloth binding. jr stamps. Address Dr. R. V. Ierce, Buffalo, N. Y. TheOverland Limited the fast electric-lighted daily train between Chicago and California via the Chicago, Union Pacific Sr Northwestern Line, is the most luxurious train in the world, leaving Chicago daily 8:00 p. m. Less than three days en route. Buffet smoking cars, barber and bath, standard and private compartment sleeping cars, dining cars, observation and library car, Booklovers' Library and telephone. Two other fast trains leave Chicago daily for Sari Franfcisco Los Angeles and Portland at 10:30 p. m. and 11-35 p.m. with splendid equipment of buffet smoking and library cars, f ree recliningchair cars. Pullman drawing room and tourist sleeping cars and dining cars (a la carte service) . The "Best of . Everything All agents sell tickets via this route. For full information, time schedules, maps and book on California, w rite to or call on LH.Wagganer Traveling gt. C&N.W.Ry. 22 Fifib ha. Chicago, Illinois NW142 Lulu Stanhope, St. Louis: "I used to have a horrid complexion. I took Ilollister's Rocky'Mountain Tea and am called the prettiest girl in the city." 35 cents. A. G. Luken & Co. A household necessity Dr. I nom as' Eclectric Oil. Heals burns, cuts, wounds of any sort; cures sore throat, croup, catarrh, asthma; never fails. The Death Penatly. A little thing sometimes results in death. Thus a mere scratch, insignificant cut ors puny boils have paid the death penalty. ' It is wise to Lave Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the best Salve on earth and will prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores, Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only 25c, at A. G. Luken & Co.'s druj store. Hives are a terrible torment to the little folks, aud to some older one?. Easily cured. Boan's Ointment nevjer fails. Instant relief, permancijt cure. At any drug store, 50 cents.

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