Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 127, 15 March 1909 — Page 8

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OIF .KMOIL.IL.IEIJIBIEMCG-9 As time for cleaning house and for deciding upon the kind of floor coverings you will need, is swiftly approaching you, no doubt, soon begin looking for the place to purchase Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Linoleums, etc. r -ALLOW UQ TO GIVE YOU SEVERAL POIMTEnO will

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This, season we have prepared ourselves to show our patrons absolutely the best line of Floor Coverings that has ever been shown in our store. Outside of our regular unusually good showing of Rugs and Carpets in many grades, we have just completed arrangements with a large New York carpet house to carry a large Sample Line of the best makes of Carpets now on the market, in colors, tints and designs not ordinarily shown. . : ; No merchant in Richmond would be justified in carrying these carpets in stock, for it would take almost an endless amount of floor space and more than that, an enormous amount of capital in order to do this most beautiful line of Carpets justice. . There is no longer any need of our citizens going out of the city to purchase the better grades of carpets, which have never been carried heretofore in this city. Our Cut-Order department, found on the second floor of the Annex, wy save you that expense, time and trouble. We can furnish the best grades of Wilton Velvet, Body Brussels and Axminster carpets in every color and in the most artistic patterns. v Come in and let us show you these carpets, if for no other reason than to acquaint you with this high class of floor coverings. Your visit will be much appreciated by lis. .

The following is a list of the different grades of Carpets and Rugs you will find in our Carpet Department which embraces the best makes on the market today. Louoll Wiltono, Middlesex Wiltons, Lowoll Drussols, Acco Drucoolo, Irtiporial Axminstor, DiQolovv Anminctor, Astoria Axminster, Wilton Volvot, Smith's Axminstor, WhittaPo Drusools, Dachostan ITJiltono, Soltiirli Wiltons, Artloom Soamloco UUiltono, Dacdad UUiltopo, Smith's Auminotor, Smith's Volvot, TOopporhan Tapootry, Roxbury Tapestry, Saratoga and Congrcso Bath Rugs, "Sominolo" Porch Rues, mado in all colors and sizes, Eutopia Axminstor, "Tabriz" Imported Rues, "Old Colony" Rac Rues. ' We also are headquarters for the best grades of window shades. We are well equipped to supply your needs in this line, and v

can make shades of any color, size and of any grade desired. . V

You can procure your needs in this department, in upholstery materials, brass goods of all kinds for any kind of draperies. Carpet Sweepers, either the National or the Bissels. Shirt Waist and Skirt Boxes, Genuine Red Cedar Chests, for putting away your winter furs, etc. Grille work and Baskets. :; - Usee Cnnintsiiinis mi Chrtaht RMerfsiIls We show in a wonderfully attractive variety of makes and patterns, Swiss, Cable, Irish Point, Brussels, Nottingham, Cluny, Madras and Scrim; in ecru and white. Prices ranging from 75c to $9.00 a pair. A very large and complete "line" of CURTAIN MATERIALS. Plain and fancy Swiss, Striped and Figured Madras, Scrim In fancy and plain, Etamine and Mission Nets, prices from 10c to $1.00 a yard. Sllkoline and Silks for Draperies from 12c to $1.25 per yard. Tapestry Curtains of all. kinds, Couch Covers in choice assortment, Tapestry and Velour Table Covers in very beautiful colors and designs. Don't miss seeing the many and choice things we ..have collected. - "v ;- , . ' . ... , . ... In our trunk department, which is in connection with the Carpet department, we have any kind of trunk from the cheapest to the best. We have the sole agency for the "Indestructo" trunk for ladies or gents, which is guaranteed and Insured at the manufacturer's risk for a period of five years. It is far superior to anything ever before produced in the way of a trunk. v 1 .. , Now if there is anything you are in need of in this department, kindly come in and make your wants known. Our salesmen will talk It over with von lad. fry to

neip you aeciae correctly. , THE GEORGE M IKMOLLENBERG GOMIPAM SALESPEOPLE Fred L Rede, Dsrry L Sbsn, 0. G. Ashicger, Henry Klutcr, F.I!s3 Anna Dntem, LIIss Lizzie rilc!r.

SWIFTS AIID SLOWS : WILL BOWL MATCH To Determine the Best Style Of Play.

An experiment wilt be tried at the City Bowling League alleys tomorrow evening to determine whether bowlers roiling swift ball or those rolUms a stow ball are the JJetter. ' The best bowlers' for the "city,! representatives of these two styles of play have been formed into teams kntpwn; as the Swifts and the Slows. Besides being in the nature of an experiment, the game is expected to be "the mart oh", of the season, as both teams are composed of top notchem The Swifts will line up as follows: Bert Martin, Will Kenney, Ar

thur King, Frank Youngflesh and1 Roy Carman. The line up of the Slows is: Dr. Frank Harold, Dr. S. C. Markley, Walter Runge, R. Graham and Fred Lahrman. -

Geo. C. Bartel has , returned from Dayton' where he had gone to pay a Life Insurance claim on account of the death of Wm. Rehling. Mr. Renting had been insured in the Massachusetts Mutual less than three months and his beneficiaries received a check for $5,016.25 . within ten days after filing proofs of death to the company. It

Wife John, dear, define a ' philanthropist Hasbaod A .philanthropist, my love, is a man who gives away other people's money. Wife And what Is a philosopher? Husband A philosopher is a man who bean with resignation the toothache from which -his neighbor is suffering. Illustrated Bits. PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY.

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ITJfton borrow inc T.lonoy you should, like when buying supplies, seek to get it where it can with the least inconvenience . and at the least cost to you. Investigation will prove that, when yon piece your application with us, 'you are assured that yea are doing this. We loan money la sums of from $5 to $200, on all Muds of personal property, without removal, giving you such, time and payments as you majr need. and GUARANTEEING TQU A LOWCjt RATB than can be had of any sissUar eoncera ta the city. No red tape no -annoying asnatroajs. Investigate before borrowing. If you cannot call at our office, a letter or a 'phone call wUt bring our agent to your door. v Gtrlctly Confidential Thone 1341. Third floor, 40-41 Colonial Bldg, Richmond, lad.

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MISS SEATTLE IS GETTirjG READY Her Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to Be a Splendid Event.

MORE STEAMSHIPS ADDED

FOR BOTH COASTWISE AND FOREIGN TRAVEL ALASKA TRAVEL WILL ESPECIALLY SHOW A GREAT INCREASE.

Seattle, Wash., March 15. Increasing activity is the noticeable feature among the shipping concerns of the Pacific coast, and all lines local, coastwise and foreign are augmenting their tonnage in anticipation of the great increase of passenger travel - during the summer months. The opening of the ' Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition on June 1 has stimulated travel to a greater extent than any , other business event for years, and all lines have found that, their present passenger carrying facilities are far inadequate to the increase in passenger and tourist travel. More Steamers Added. The Canadian : Pacific has already added to its line of Princess steamers plying between Seattle, " Victoria and Vancouver, the new ' vessel Princess Charlotte, and this addition will increase Its passenger capacity about two thousand daily. The International Navigation company ; has already ta operation the magnificant steamers Iroquois. Chippewa and Indianapolis, and these swift vessels have a passenger capacity of more than 1,000 passengers. The ; local : domestic lines have been preparing for the inland travel rush for the last year, and Puget Sound waters today float a fleet considered ample for the accommodation of tens of thousands of exposition visitors. Expect Heavy Travel. The Oriental, Australian, Hawaiian and Alaskan shipping lines have all Increased their tonnage extensively, and from Ike wonderful increase in transportation offered from those countries, ; the steamship companies

will have use of all their passenger capacity. The advantageous rates

Alaskan-Yukon-Pacific exposition! are proving attractive, and an unusual number of tourists have" already booked passage to Seattle during the summer months. V The Alaska travel will especially show a substantial Increase during the fair season, and the opportunity of viewing the northern wonderland, will be widely taken advantage of by visitors from the eastern states and foreign countries. . .. -

REFUSE BAILIFF MASTER'S DEGREE AT THE COLLEGE . (Continued From Page One.)

been working for a degree of master of science for more than two years, and was to be a member of the class graduating from the Institution this year. He had eonfidfently expected to secure his degree and had pot believed any action he would take aa a member of the state legislature would impair his chances. He did not connect his work: as a legislator , with that of a student. ; The representative saye he feels chagrinned as the result of the action of Pres. Kelly, as he was greatly surprised by tie letter. While at Purdue University, Ratllff secured! the degrees of bachelor of science and bachelor of science amd agriculture. Since being out of Purdue Ratllff has followed the calling of a fanner and dairyman and also baa been working as a special representative of the government in entomology. He applied for the privilege of becoming a candidate for a roaster's degree at Earlham. and his request was granted. He has done the work specified by Prof. David W. Dennis, head of the department of biology. Did All the Work. Ratllff says he has dona all of the work- Just as it . was required of him. He has been engaged in special fines of research, and his work was regarded as of special value. Although the work was largely in. biology, it included also forestry, entomology and other scientific lines. Ratliff claims he has

complied with all the regulatlona of the college and that his work has been approved' by Prof. Dennis. He was to submit his graduation thesis this month and has concluded pnuctically aH of the work necessary to Its preparation. Many weeks were spent by the legislator in preparing' a col lection of insects as a part of his college work. The government has conductsd a laboratory at Ratllff s farm for a few years, and Ratliff has worked1 intimately with the government's expert. A large amount of work was necessary on his part to prepare for his thesis. . Ratliff says he had paid his matriculation fee and hex done everything required or expected of him in regular order. He was asked if e might seek recourse to law.: He refused to commit hfmself aa to this point, saying: he would make an investigation first.

A USEFUL IIUEII1I0II Marine Hospital Surgeons Interested in i Device to ; Fight' Mosquitoes. ; V ;

A WEAPON FOR FEVER

Washington, March 15. The Marine Hospital service, to which is entrusted the war against Yellow fever, malaria, and other diseases, ' which spread by mosquitoes is greatly Interested in the invention of a new and effective mosquito trap by Mr. 'Lefroy of the IndUw Entomological department at Calcutta. This Invention- consists of a box 12 by 9 inves, fitted with a hinged lid provided with .a. small opening, over which, moves a . sliding" cover. . The box is lined with dark green baize ant! has a tin floor. . The trap te placed in a shady corner of the room, and the mosquitoes on entering-, the. house in the morning; seclude themselves in the box to escape the sunlight. . When duly settled the lid is stmt and about a teaspoonful of benzine Injected into box. Mr. Lefroy continued this process dally, and In a month caught 2500 of the insects, which succumbed to the benzine.'" '

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Weatherman Vossler Hands Out Some Dope Indicating This Fact. REPORT OF THE PAST WEEK

Judging from the weather report of government observer Walter Vossler, located at the pumping station east of the city, the conditions of last week were favorable to aa early spring. The temperature fell below freezing on three occasions and the

lowest temperature recorded

degrees on Thursday.' The maximum temperature for the week was 60 degrees, on Tuesday. Oa other respects the report shows that the week had symptoms of spring, as the majority of the days were either cloudy or partly so. Rain fell on Monday. Tuesday and Friday. One and two-

tenths inches fell on the first two days and but a trace on Friday. The dally maximum and minimum temperature for the week is as follows: High. Low. Sunday M 28 Monday SO 34 Tuesday .". C9 41 Wednesday Sf 34 Thursday 42 2 Friday 41 31 Saturday .4 35

PALLADIUM WANT AOS. PAY.

FOR A FEW . ' : r t THINGS FOR YOUR HOME WHEN YOU CLEAN HOUSE.

FOR YOUR GROCER, RENT, INSURANCE, OR TO PAY OFF YOUR LOAN WITH ANOTHER COMPANY.

TO FAY YOUR WINTER OBLIGATIONS OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.

FOR ' . . SPRING CLOTHES AND OTHER : NECESSITIES

We make all loans en household goods, planes, fixtures, and wagons, or other personal property of value, left In ye

session. You can have from one to twelve months' rime In which te pay it back, in small weekly or monthly payments, as ysu tof sr. $1.20 is the weekly payment on a fifty dollar loan for lEfty weeks; ether amounts at the same proportion. PLENTY OF MONEY to loan and PLENTY OF WAYS for yea to pay it back. "... Eoiciimond Loan fooipQGy Established '1C95. Hems Phcns 1543. Room 8,Cdcniol Bldg. Corner Main and 7th St Rfc.rncr.d, Inisna-

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