Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 202, 19 August 1906 — Page 4

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The Richmond Palladium, Sunday, August 19, 1906.

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM

Palladium Printing Co., Publishers. Masonic Building, North 9th and ' Streets. entered at Richmond Postofflce as 6econd class matter. Weekly Established e831. Daily Established 1376. TEhMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. 3y Mail In Advance. Daily, one ye.ir 53 00 Dully, tis month I0 Daily, threa months, 7 Dally, one month, Daily and Sunday, per year $4.00 BY CARRIER. 7 CENTS A WEEK. Persons visaing to take tho PALLADIUM by carrier taav oider by postal or telephone either 'phone No. 21. When delivery 13 irregular kindly make complaint. The PALLADIUM will le tounfl zt the following places; Palladium Office. Westeott Hotel. Arlington Hotel. Union News Company Pepot. Gates Cigar Store. West Main. The Empire Cigar Store. SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 190f,. TO REPUBLICANS: We are anxious to have every Republican in close touch, and working in harmony with the Republican National Congressional Committee in favor of the election of a Republican Congress. The Congressional campaign must be based on the administrative and legislative record of the party, and, that being so, Theodore Roosevelt's personality must be a central figure and his achievements SL central thought in the campaign. We desire to maintain the work of this campaign with popular subscriptions of One Dollar each from Republicans. To each subscriber we will send the Republican National Campaign Text Book and all documents issued by the Committee. Help us achieve a great victory. James S. Sherman, Chairman. P O. Box 2063, New York. THE PASSING OF THE BEARD. This is tho a f?e of tho clean-shaven man. The beard which some members of the medical profession declare an "unsanitary appendage" to man's face, and therefore a "menace to public and wearer alike", must fin according to the opinions of some of those persons with aesthetic tastes. Walter Beverly Crane, of New York, however, looks upon the decline of tho beard from an altogether different point of view. The "badge of rugged manhood," is what he calls the beard, and in his discussion in the New York Times he says: We are n clean-shaven people. The beard, once a symbol of patriarchal majesty, next of general manliness, then a devotion to speculative pursuits, has risen and fallen as empires have risen and fallen. To-day our great men, as embodied In the late Russel Sage and the hail-fellow-well met personality of John 1). Rockefeller, are beardless. Of the importance of the beard in primeval periods no doubt can exist, and enviable is the vision of fathers of the world with their hoary hair. The dignity so preserved was., no doubt, part of that general dignity of age, which is to be reverenced. "Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head and honor the face of the old man." (Leviticus xix., 32.) The natural feeling of early periods seems to be in favor of it an object of dignity, and the imagination does not tolerate the thought of a patriarch or prophet with a razor in his band. Thus, with the classics, the gods were bearded. So with early England. To-day a spark of humor is unconsciously struck out of the flinty capitalist. Not long ago a certain firm hinted to its young men it tho most polite terms that the mustache was not to be worn they were "requested" not to wear it "during business hours." As certain dresses do not become diminutive women, and must, in order to display their wonted effect, be worn by those of'noble stature, so the beard, identified as it is with sternness, dignity and strength, is only the becoming complement of true manliness. If I am not mistaken, therefore, tho cultivation of the beard is u perilous experiment for all degenerate sons of Adam, and may produce in the wearers the most ludicrous incongruity. I trust, however, that the noble associations with the beard will never

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be degraded, and would advise all beard-loving aspirants to be well assured of their worthiness, physically and mentally, to wear it before they venture to show themselves in a de

coration so significant of honor. SHORTAGE OF SMALL COINS. Secretary Shaw and Treasurer Treat, who are naturally interested in the existing shortage of silver and silver coins, may get a bit of free education from the rather interesting ray of light siied on the possible cause of the present need of these articles, especially the latter, of which there is a pressing scarcity, from the remarks of an official recently returned from China, who, through experience, has become versed in the ways of the slant-eyed Mongolians. It seems according to this official's statement, that the Chinaman is an expert in extracting the insides of nil the silver coins which he can get, filling up the vacancy thus caused with a base metal, and after putting the coin into circulation again, using the silver extracted for his own personal benefit. Naturally, the United States affords a fine field for obtaining silver money, and although figures cannot, from the nature of tilings, be obtained, it is probable that many of the country's smaller pieces are withdrawn from circulation here by Chinamen. Their method of obtaining the silver from the inside of the coin is delicate and interesting. The rim, or milled edge, is neatly cut off without being mutilated. Likewise, the two faces of the coin are thus removed. The chunk of silver from the center thus freed is abstracted, a cheap lilling inserted, the coin put together again and sent on its way with rejoicing on the part of the operator, if not of Uncle Sam, who is beginning to lie somewhat uneasy at his shortage of small change. CHICAGO EXTENSION HEAR COMPLETION The C, C. & L. Will Run Through Trains Into Windy City in October. WORK IS BEING PUSHED RICHMOND PASSENGERS WILL THEN BE ABLE TO GET THERE WITHOUT CHANGE BRADFORD MUCH PLEASED. So rapidly is the construction of the extension of the C. C. & L. from Griffith to Hammond, Ind., progressing that in the opinion of the officials it will be in fit condition for the operation of trains by the middle of October. President W. A. Bradford, who passed through Richmond this week, on his return to Cincinnati from an inspection trip i the extension,., is said to be well pleased with the work thus far done. He is preparing for the opening of the Richmond terminal which practically gives the C, C. & L. an entrance into Chicago. Since the line was built the company has been endeavoring to reach Chicago and even went so far as to take up the discussion of negotiations for the service with other companies. Evidently a satisfactory agreement could not be reached, as the C, C. & L. people set out to construct its own track to Hammond. Contracts have been let r the building of depots, some ofwhich are now being erected. Sixth District Editorials The New Castle Democrat says: "Nearly one hundred new houses are now under construction in New Castle. Most of these are to be occupied by the owners and more attention is given to appearance than if they were for rental purposes. New Castle gained more than $70,000 in taxable property last year." Yet the Democrat is one of the papers foremost in demanding that the conditions be changed that make this marvelous growth and prosperity possible. And by the way it was a New Castle man .the Hon. Charles S. Hernly, who said a few weeks ago that lumber prices were so high that a "poor man could not build a home." According to the above statement, homes and not rental property are being erected in the Hose City. Mr. Chambers, of the Democrat, and Mr. Hernly, both of whom are clamoring against the Republican administration and its policies should quietly get together and frame a new interview for Charley, so that his next public utterance will not be so at variance with conditions as they actually exist in his own town. Connersville News. HOW $2,000 INCREASED Principal of an Estate More Than Doubles During Period it Lay Untouched. Cincinnati, ., Aug. IS. After lying in the Probate Court for IS years, accumulating until the former principal has almost been doubled, the proceeds of the estate of John "Walker, who died intestate in this city February 8. 1S07, is about to be put to use by being turned over to the county school fund. From an estate of about $2,000 in 1SC7, it has grown untn now it amounts to. in the neighborhood of $1,000.

COUNTRY READERS HELPING LODGE FRIENDS IN THE CITY Thousands of Ballots Being Received from Rural Patrons Who Are Interested in the Outcome - of the Palladium Contest-Tuesday, August 21, is the Last Day for Returning Ballots of This Week.

TOTAL VOTE AT COUNT ON AUG. 14. The following is the total vote for the two weeks of the contest. Richmond Grove of Druids ..28,215 Richmond Lodge of Elks 17,568 Triumph Lodge, K. of P 11,239 Hokendauqua Tribe Red Men - 7,604 Knights of Columbus 7,125 Eden Lodge, D. of R. (I .0. 0. F.) 4,309N Sol Meredith Post,G. A. R 30 Modern Woodmen 23 G. 0. P 17 Ancient Order Hibernians 10 Richmond Country Club - 7 Richmond Lodge of Masons 6 Eagles 4

During the past week the Palladium has received thousands of coupons clipped from the Palladium from readers who are residents of smaller towns in the country and of the country districts who receive their papers by rural route. In addition there have been numerous subscriptions taken on rural routes in which the patrons expressed a desire to be privileged to cast votes for one of the .several lodges competing for the magnificent prizesto be given by the Palladium. Originally the Palladium expected that there might be some of the out-of-town lodges who desired to enter the contest, but evidently they feel that there is little chance to "buck" the lodges in Richmond where memberships are much larger. The Palladium, therefore, states in this connection 'that hereafter the country readers may send in their coupons for any of the lodges that they desire. The Palladium has more than three times as many rural route readers as any other Wayne County newspaper, hence the number of ballots that might be turned in each week would be of great value to some lodge. Next Tuesday, August 21, is the last day for the, return of ballots marked August 21. There will be a heavy vote cast in this, the third week of the Palladium's contest. The Druids, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Knights of Columbus, and Red Men have all made good showings up to date and Modern Woodmen are expected to be in the running also. CONDITIONS OF CONTEST. FIRST PRIZE To the secret or fraternal organization In Richmond or In any town in Wayne County, which shall receive the largest number of votes during the period of this contest, a STARR PIANO with MECHANICAL PLAYER ATTACHMENT, built within the piano, will be given absolutely free. The cost of this instrument is $850. SECOND PRIZE To the secret or fraternal organization in Richmond or in any town in Wayne County which shall receive the second largest number of votes, a beautiful lodge altar with elegantly leather bound Bible, valued at $75, will be given absolutely free. THIRD PRIZE To the member of any men's secret or fraternal organization in Richmond or Wayne County who shall procure the greatest number of votes for his lodge, a solitaire diamond ring, costing $75 will be given absolutely free. FOURTH PRIZE To the lady who is a member of any woman's secret or fraternal organization in Richmond or Wayne County who shall procure the largest number of votes for her lodge, a solitaire diamond ring will be given absolutely free. HOW VOTING WILL BE CONDUCTED. The contest is free for all. Everybody can vote without the expenditure of a single penny. Each day a coupon will appear in the Palladium on page 4. Fill in the coupon today as a starter, with the name of the secret or fraternal organization and its location. Mail or bring the coupon to the Palladium office. North Ninth and A streets and the vote will be counted as directed The expiration date of each coupon will appear on the face each day.. For instance the coupon appearing today will not be good after August 21st. Bear this in mind Paid in advance subscriptions to the Palladium will entitle such subscribers to special voting privileges in order to assist the lodge of his choice and this will be the method employed: Certificates wiil be issued with receipts for subscriptions paid in advance. THE PAYMENT OF 51 WILL BRING THE PALLADIUM TO YOUR DOOR BY CARRIER SEVEN DAYS IN THE WEEK FOR FIFTEEN WEEKS AND WILL ENTITLE YOU TO 600 VOTES FOR THE LODGE OF YOUR CHOICE. THE PAYMENT OF $1.80 WILL BRING YOU THE PALLADIUM EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK FOR ONE HALF YEAR, SIX MONTHS, AND WILL ENTITLE YOU TO 1,200 VOTES FOR THE LODGE OF YOUR CHOICE. THE PAYMENT OF $3.50 WILL BRING YOU THE PALLADIUM EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK FOR A SOLID YEAR AND WILL ENTITLE YOU TO 2,500 VOTES FOR THE LODGE OF YOUR CHOICE. ALL ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE. Every lodge organization of any description, in Richmond or Wayne County is eligible. Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Columbus, Red Men, Knights and Ladies of Honor, the Druids, the Eagles, Ladies of the Macabees, Rathbone Sisters, Daughters of Rebekah, Daughters of Pochahontas. Modern Woodmen, Sons of Veterans, Grand Army, the W. R. C, the Ladies of the G. A. R., Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ladies' Auxiliary of Hibernians, Catholic Knights of America, St. Joseph's Benevolent Society, Travelers' Protective Association, Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, and in fact any and all other socie- of like nature are invitd to enter the contest. Clip the Ballots. Clip the ballot below, fill it in properly and send or bring it to the Palladium not later than August 21st. The Contest will run until November 15.

This Ballot NOT GOOD AFTER AUG. 21st PALLADIUM VOTING CONTEST ONE VOTE COUPON

For the Most Popular Lodge In Richmond or Wayne County, this ballot is cast for

lOu this line write plainly name of OFtOn this

rnir box? are not permitted to receive ballots from their patrong. Fill in the ballot, mail, or bring It to the Palladium office before the expiration of above date, otherwise it cannot be considered. A new ballot will appear in the Palladium daily.

Said to be a Cinch. It is repo-ted that Ed. Dye will "sure enoujh" be the man who will succeed Sf eet Commissioner Genn when Mayor Schillinger assumes the reins. ;

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lodge you vote for) line write location of lodge) Barn Was Destroyed. The barn of A. T. Chenoweth, residing east of Economy, was totally derrroyed by fire on Friday. The structure was struck by lightning, The loss is in excess of $500.

CHEAPER LIGHT AND FUEL

Anderson Man Claims He Has a Machine Wiich Will Bring About a Great Change. Anderson, Ind., Aug. IS. (Spl.) Dr. Chas. W. Littlefield. of this city, is experimenting with a machine of his own invention for converting denaturized alcohol into gas for light and fuel. Results so far have indicate.!, it is said, that alcohol gas c; be made remarkably cheap and that in the manufacture and use of alcohol gas there is less danger from explojthan in gasoline and gps from coal I and oil. Dr. Liitlefield's invention :has attracted attention of local capitalists who may build a plant here for : -ii.sti'.iing denaturized alcohol and j manufacturing by the Littletield macnine. THE WORK MAY PROCEED Restraining Order Against the New Castle and Toledo Traction Co. is Dissolved. New Castle, Ind., Aug. IS. (Spl) Judge Morris has dissolved the temporary restraining order 'a the suit brought by George Shelley and lsaae Denny against the Indianapolis, New Castle & Toledo electric line company for an injunction. The plaintiffs objected to the laying of a temporary track in front of their homes in Fifth street, claiming that the surplus water would be deflected on their grounds and also that the operation of steam cars over the track in the street would be dangerous. Judge Morris then dissolved the restraining order. BIG RECEPTION FOR SECY T Argentinans Deeply Aroused by the Speech of the American. GREAT BANQUET GIVEN LEADING REPRESENTATIVES OF BANKING, COMMERCIAL AND RAILWAY INTERESTS PRESENT BRILLIANT DECORATIONS. tPubllshers' Press Buenos Ay res, Aug. 18. The banquet given at the opera house here in honor of Secretary Root by leading representatives of the banking, commercial and railway interests of this city was the most important function since his arrival here. The house was brilliantly decorated, covers were provided for 700, and the boxes and all the tiers of the galleries were filled with ladies. The guests at the banquet included the cabinet ministers, the high government officials and the leading business men of Buenos Ayres. Senor Drago, former minister of foreign affairs, in proposing the health of President Roosevelt, Secretary Root and the people of the United States, referred to the natural sympathy of the people of Argentina for the country and countrymen of Henry Clay, who had defended tlTeir cause. He said the moment was propitious for drawing closer the bonds of amity uniting the two nations, and adding to the material and moral solidarity of American integrity. Mr. Root, when he rose to reply, was recorded a great ovation, and a he delivered sentence after sentence of a speech more telling and more eloquent than any he had previously delivered during his visit to South America, he was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause. Tracing the policy of the United States for over a century, he said the United States had never employed and never would employ her army or navy for the collection of debts contracted by government or private individuals. Such measures, he said, lent themselves to speculation and v.' as based on sordid objects. He was an advocate of arbitration and mediation and r 11 other elements that made for peace. Thete matters were in the hands of the people, who should be inculcated with a sDirit of humanity and just consideration for others, fn that neither government, presidents nor congresses could enter upon a war policy, which was destructive of all the higher qualities of mankind. Mr. Root concluded with an eloquent tribute to Bu-vnos Ayres, its people, its- institutions, hospitality and splendor, and resumed his seat amidst the greatest enthusiasm, flowers being showered on him from all parts of the house. The banquet will long be remembered by the Argentine people, and may be considered to be the inauguration of a new era in the relations between the Uaited States and Argentina. Are Still Candidates. Prof. Walter S. Davis, of the Richmond High School, and Prof. Harlow Lindley ,of EarlKam College, are still in the "race" for State Librarianship. The Indiana Board of Education will meet at Indianapolis on September 10 to make the decision. There are a number of candidates in addition to the Richmond men.

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Y. M. C. A. DEPARTMENT.

"The advancement and development of West Virginia are a source of personal pride to me. We have abundance of material resources. "The state has no better asset than its young men, and the value of this asset can be increased or diminished as their moral and material growth is expanded or contracted. "Business men want, above all things, honesty and uprightness in tluir employees. 'Corporations appreciate the advantages to themselves of good character in all branches of their service. "The larger railroads and other corporate interests that give attention to the social and material alfairs of their workers recognize that what helps the individual helps the community .and are providing Young Men's Christian "Associations buildings for the use of their people." Thus spoke the Hon. Henry G. Havis. ex Senator from West Virginia at Parkorsbnrg, in that State, at a public meeting at the opening of $'000 building of the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr. Iavis speaks with a conviction based on knowledge and a long suc CANDIDATES OH EQUAL FOOTING (Continued From Page One.) achieve the highest point of development he must subject himself to all the requirements of the great codes of law. He st ate. 1 that if a man would achieve the highest phase of physical development he would have to obey the physical laws that are at the foundation of physical manhood. The Rev. Mr. Kuhn, during the course of his remarks .showed the influence of character upon tho history of the world. Pioneers Are Heard. Preceding the remarks of the two principal speakers the old settlers were invited to make speeches and many of them did, giving talks reminiscent of the "good old days" which are so dear to the hearts of the men who came to this part of the' country in tho early days and who actually cleared the forest tracts. The Business Session. Caleb King, President of the Old Settlers 'Association, presided at the meeting and after the death roll was read by Secretary Ratliff, George Smith, a former president o fthe association, made a short talk during which he stated that the old settlers' meetings had been held near Centerville every year with the exception of last year, since the organization of the association. Joseph Ratliff, secretary of the association since 1858, made a short speech, and be was followed by Capt. Jeffries, Caleb King, and Jonathan Jeffries. Mr. King had a num ber of old time relics in th eshape of utensils which were used by the pioneers in their battle against the natural conditions of the country. Jonathan Jeffries took each piece which Mr. King had brought to the meeting to exhibit, and explained to the inter ested audience its use. Officers Retained. The officers serving for the past few years were retained in office, they being Caleb King, president; Caleb Harvey, treasurer; Joseph Ratliff, sec retary; and Joseph Commons and John Dynes, an advisory ommittee. The old settlers who were on the platform yesterday and the date of their births ,were as follows: George H. Smith, 1S20. Jackson King, 1832. J. Fletcher Medearis, 1R09. " William H. Bradbury, 1S28 Joseph C. Ratliff, 1827. James Martindale, 1825. Silas Huddleston, 1S2S. Capt. W. C. Jefferies, 182 Levi Hill, 18;i",. Edward W. Teas, 1830. Nelson Crowe, 1826. Daniel Palmer, 1826. A. F. Goodwin, 1826. Fletcher Medearis was the oldest man on the ground, his age being 97. SLAYING THE RODENTS THE CAPITOL IS INFESTED The Barclay Brigade Gets Busy and Proceeds to Exterminate the Pest A Great Scene of Carnage Yesterday Aroused Much Interest. IPubllshers' Press Washington. Aug. IS. The "Barclay Brigade," while it is not on any of Uncle Sam's rosters, nor a part of any of his national defenses, is still a very active agent in preserving peace and good order in the Capital Building, especially during the summer months. The brigade is not composed of belligerent hoys in blue, as might be supiosed, but of two colored men, fifty blood-thirsty white and brown ferrets, and a dozen trained rat dogs. Their sole purpose in life is to exterminate rats and as many of these animals become unwelcome pensioners on Uncle Sam's bounty and devour precious manuscrips, the Barclay Brigade is kept busy, especially during the summer, in benevolently assimilating the rodents. A "Pied Piper of Hamlin" could reap a golden harvest here, but, failing ym, Mr. Barclay makes an efficient understudy. The officers of the Public Health and Marine Department have just had their turn, and today, after a scene of carnage which could not be duplicated this side of the Philippines, they are free from rats. Barclay himself is somewhat of a ! curiosity, since rat-killing is his pro fession and one which gives him plenty of work tie year round.

cessful career as a business man. He has earned the right to speak for young men and their interests as ho has given thousands of. dollars to the erection of buildings and maintenance of Association work at a number of points in his state, most recently at lllkins. where he gave the choicest lot in town for an Association building. Senator Camden, of West Virginia, gave 510,000 to the Parkersburg building fund. There is a well defined plan in West Virginia to erect an Association building in every city in the state, and campaigns are in full swing in

the following places: CitiS Population Charlestowu 12,109 Wheeling 40,000 Am't AsVjh $03,000 $100,000 $00,000 $10,000 $60,000 $10,000 Huntington El kins Clarksburg Fairmount 12,000 4.0.10 f,orr Senator J. X. Vance has subscribed $25,000 toward the Wheeling fund. Richmond, in Commercial and Jinancial standing is considered a bettea city than any one of these. What will Richmond do for her Young Men? What will you do? WAYNE COUNTY STUDENTS Reunion of the Alumni of Old M. E, College to be Held at Winona Lake. There will be a reunion of the students 'of the Old M. E. College at Win ona Lake Friday, Aug. 21. The corresponding circle that have this reunion in charge extend a most cordial invitation for students and their friends to meet with them that day. There are former students In Richmond and Wayno County. CALAMITY HOWL NOT WELL FOUNDED Labor Department at Washington Gives Out Some Significant Figures. PROSPERITY STILL HERE CONDITIONS AT THE PRESENT TIME DO NOT INDICATE A RETURN TO BAD TIMES VERY SOON. rrubllshers' Trees! Washington, Aug. 18. Just where tho calamity howlers can find anything to howl about in present conditions, it is hard to say. Income, exports, imports, crops and manufacturers are all at a high tide of prosperity such as this country has never witnessed before. On top of all this cornea tho report of the Department of Commerce and Labor showing that during- the year just ended pay was higher and thero were more plentiful jobs than ever before, to say nothing of no increase of hours. Corporations may not be extremely popular at present, but the fact remains that to them Is due In a large part the condition which enabled more men to draw higher wages than in any preceding year qt tha country's history. . - vStatistics Are Given. To put the statement Into figures, wages were 1.6 per cent higher than in 1904, and the number of employes 6.3 per cent greater. In other words, there were 160 people to receive higher wages In 1905 in place of the 100 who received lower wages in 1904. The cost of food increased in 1905, it Is true but nowhere near the same amount as did wages, for its Increased cost was only six tenths of 1 per cent, thus leaving the workingman a clear advance of 1 per cent. That Is, an hour's wages in 1905 had 1 per cent rnorr purchasing power In 1905 than In 104, and (1.3 per cent more people had i. chance to do the purchasing. If the Igureg be carried back further, the nVady increase Is more readily seen, 'or the average wages per hour in 155 were 18.9 per cent higher than dm nig uie icii-jear penon irom 1X90 to 1900, while the cost of food advanced only 12 per cent in the same time, leaving a 33 per cent gain in favor of wages. These figures are compiled only in industries paying over $10,000.000 a year in wages that Is, as a general thing, large corporations but they show the general degree of Pfrperity. The only workers who e not rejoicing are the employes of the largest corporation of all those of municipal corporations, for it Is a fact sad but true, as witnessed by the experience of many government employes here, that the wages paid by any form of government, federal or municipal, remain practically stationary. The only wage earners included in the report, indeed, who have not enjoyed the advance, are those either in the employ of Uncle Sam or of states and municipalities. The com parison becomes particularly strong when it is noted that as soon as a municipality engages in the conduct of any business, the material Increase in wages which is found under private ownership at once disappears, to sy nothing of the conduct of the busikess on a healthy competitive basi Suaday Excursion to Colamgus. Via lnnsylvania Lines, $1.75 round trlj om Richmond, August Special train leaves 6:00 A. icu 21-23-