Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 21, 28 November 1909 — Page 15

THE RICHMOND PALLADIU3I AND SUX-TELEG RAM, SUOTAY, XOV E31BER 28, 1900.

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PITTSBURG LIKES REV. DR. CATHELL

Prominent Local Lecturer Was Well Received in the Smoky City. TALKS ON DANIEL WEBSTER

AND THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH GIVES A FLATTERING CRITICISM OF THE LATEST EFFORT OF THE GIFTED MAN.

The Rev. Dr. atbell of this city, the past week delivered delivered In Pittsburg his new lecture, "Daniel Webster." He was given a great reception. In the Smoky City. Says the Pittsburg Dispatch: Dr. Cathell's analysis of Webster'3 character and motives was as charitable as it was comprehensive. He contended that Webster supplied the foundation stone for Lincoln in tho

latter's, opposition to slavery and his overwhelming purpose to preserve the government; that Webster's idealization of the Constitution inspired the people of the country at a time when Bonie'of the more important states had not overcome their colonial predisposition. He pointed out that Webster was ever against slavery, and stood between the extreme fanaticism of the North and the Soutli. Webster was subjected to the highest of approval and applause and at other times was brought before the bar of public opinion and condemned. Always Against Slavery. Dr. Cathell recalled how, following his famous speech of March 7. 1850, in t'.ie United States senate, in which he championed the cause of union and liberty, Webster was rebuked by Bostonians, who accused him of having sacrificed everything for his ambition to become president. Dr. Cathell said: If Webster had delivered his speech the 6th of March he would have been the problem of biography. The public would have wondered where was his crown or where were his wings. But, March 7, the whole situation was

changed. The following Sunday the great Theodore Parker, whose malig

nity was unmatched, hurled anathema at this great man. 8peech Holds Off War. The last two years of his life Webster was condemned by Seward and others, who wanted him out of the way. Charles Sumner wanted his seat In tho senate. But how can yon possibly think of Sumner in connection with Webster? While dying at Marshfieid Webster called his editor to his bedside and told him to eliminate every word of harshness toward another that had been delivered in the heat of debate. He pointed out how if Webster had not delivered his speech of March 7, 1850, war would have been precipitated. Ten years later, when Webster was in his grave, war did come, but the North was in position to make the perpetuation or the government secure. A reception to Dr. Cathell followed the lecture.

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For That Reason Southern Indiana People May Be Vindicated.

WHAT DEPARTMENT SAYS

A GREWSOME CURIO

London, Nov. 27. Another record of the evil influence of the mysterious mummy-case in the British Museum is published here. This coffin-lin has a painted face of the priestess Amen-Ra, and misadventure or death has swiftly followed

contact with it in so many cases, that it is the most notoriously "uncanny" object in the world. Not long ago two men discussed the story of the painted fact and its reputed mysterious power. One of these men was a scientist of note, and the other a prominent London engineer. As a result of their discussion they went to the Museum, inspected the cold, staring face on the coffin-lid, and laughed at the notion that there could be any evil spirit hovering over a papier-mache coffin-lid. The scientist, who had expressed the view that suicide is an unpardonable crime, committed that crime by taking a rare poison some time after visiting the Museum. About the same time, his friend, the engineer, had an unaccountable fall, which dislocated his shoulder and caused internal injuries. He now refuses to talk about the priestess of Amen-Ra.

Washington, Nov. 27. The department of agriculture has come alons with some good news for those citizens down in southern Indiana who. when

arrested last fall for conducting "blind tigers," set up as a defense that they had become intoxicated from eating watermelons. The department has not yet analyzed the Indiana brand of melon, but it asserts that there is a "jag" in the Georgia melons. Of course it is carefully concealed, and much care and labor is required to extract it. but it is there just the same. The department has proved this beyond a doubt. Out of one hundred pounds of watermelons experts in chemistry made one-tenth of a gallon of alcohol. They have also convicted the humble sweet potato of possessing another spree. Secretary Wilson announced the discovery ot a criminal tendency in the watermelon heretofore unsuspected. "We have been experimenting with every sort of fruit and vegetable that

contains sugar," said Mr. Wilson, "the watermelon, pears, apples, peaches, plums, pumpkins, muskmelons. Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets and other vegetables. The watermelon surprised us. We never expected it of it. The purpose is to develop the

cheapest kind of denatured alcohol for use as fuel. "The experiments have been madu under the directions of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry. Of course it is impossible to extract this alcohol in paying quantities from melons, but we hope to do so from sweet potatoes. "The experiments have been made to benefit the seacoast portion of the south, from Virginia down the Atlantic around Florida and all along the gulf. Sweet potatoes can be grown cheaply in the sand of these sections. One bushel of sweet potatoes will make a gallon of alcohol. The product is a better and cheaper fuel than the Standard's benzine.

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dressed to him and containing dutiable matter, awaited him at the office and would be delivered at a certain time upon payment ot the necessary customs duty. Now this young man was one of many who gain their education by bard work and rigid economy. He had not a cent to spend for anything beyond his barest needs, but It was Christmas, be was four thousand miles from burae and be yearned for the offerings of the home people who loved him well. If not wiseiy. Accordingly, he presented himself at the specified time and place and paid six hard earned dollars out of his scanty hoard for the privilege of eating on Christmas Day a genuine New England mince pie. which since it contained brandy, could not come unchallenged and duty free Into the domain of the German Emperor. Later he suggested tactfully to his family that any future contributions would be better appreciated If the International postal regulations and customs duties of the country of his habitation were looked Into a little. A bulky volume Issued by the postal authorities tells us that we may not consign to the international mall bag anything prohibited from the domestic one, nor any liquids, poisons, explosives, live or dead animals, fruits or vegetables that are liable to decompose, confectionery, pastes. Jewels, precious stones or colna Moreover, it states that certain countries have their individual prejudices; that no tobacco and not more than three-quarters

of an ounce of tea may be sent to France; that the Italian authorities refuse to admit Into their borders any tobacco, raw or spun silk, more than three ounces and a halt of coffee, any large lithographs, photographs or engravings; that Belgium places an embargo upon "all miscellaneous merchandise, except bonafide samples. and Great Britain upon all articles manufactured from tobacco (such as cigars, cigarettes, snuff, etc.); that Spain allows no liturgical books of the Catholic Church to be sent from foreign lands; that Germany will not accept sausages or meats in sealed cans, potatoes or fresh fruits; that Russia (as might be expected) is most strict in ber surveillance cf r 11 printed matter, an J forbids the eaadrrg of pasteboard, draw-irs-roodels ami paper money, through the rctlls: rhne Hungary (with a thrifty eye to fcc.ro Industry) tars the mailing of any article of clothinrVery few countries will admit S-ty free any book written In the language ot the country to which It Is sent. This is. of course, to protect the copyright laws. The customs duty is about twenty-Ave per cent, of the value of the book, and the weight limit Is tour pounds, six ounces, except in case where a singie volume weighs a little more. Printed matter should never be more than eighteen Inches long unless it is rolled and then It may be thirty inches long and four inches In diameter. Tne registration fee for all packages Is eight cents. Small wonder that the Christmas enthusiasm of most of us on this side of tbe water dies a quick death or else dissipates Itself In the distribution cf Christmas postal cards (which, by the way, must be fully prepaid or double postage Is collected on th other tid whn

the advice of those in authority concerning the sending of foreign packages reads not unlike that of Mr. Punch to persons contemplating matrimony ""Don't." However, a parcel post lies between the United States and several foreign countries, and the regulations concern .rig this, and what may be sent by It, are by no means so stringent as those governing the

ordinary mail. A box sent by parcels post to Germany may be three feet, six inches long by two feet, six Inches around (a shorter parcel may be three feet around) must not weigh more than four pounds, six ounces (some countries permit a package weighing eleven pounds).

not to be valued at more than futy dollars. These rules are a fair guide In sending to any country which has the parcels pest The box must be fastened securely, yet in such a way as to admit of easy examination by the custom authorities, and a custom declaration (furnished on application at any post office) should be attached to It- The postage la twelve cents a pound or fraction of a pound. Liquids sent by parcels post must be bottled and sealed, and the bottles placed In wooden boxes which are provided with sliding t?ooden tops and filled with enough of some spor.gy substance to absorb the liquid In case ot breakage. Dried fruits, candles, cakes ot the less fragile sort, may be packed In tin boxes with snug fitting lids, and all these small boxes must be packed In larger ones ot tin or wood. Pack your box so securely that it win stand being tossed about without disturbing tbe contents and have your final ltd cf the kind that may be screwed into place, for a screw Is much more easily handled than a nail, and the custom officials must ever be considered. Some packers use an outside cover of leather, which is a protection against weather, but It adds to the weight of the box. Address the package clearly (not forgetting to add your own name and address), mark It "For Parcels Post" and send It oft long enough ahead to allow for almost Inevitable delays. An official table published

for the benefit of the anxlacs. says thethe post from New Tortt should reach Paris In eight days. Berlin r Dresden la nine. Stuttgart tn eleven, and more or less remote points accordingly, but even this table Is not Infallible. Those who have sent many articles abroad have learned by bitter experience that there Is nearly always a bitch some where before the article U delivered, and It U better to send your offering too early than too lat. Mark the package. If you win. "Not to be opened until Christmas morning." Above all. fully prepay the postage (custom duties of course can not be prepaid) and when you have done all this you may

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