Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 36, 13 December 1909 — Page 3

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUX-TELEGRA3I, MONDAY, DECEMBER lj, 1909.

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NOVEL IN MANY RESPECTS ONE OF IT8 AIMS 13 TO FORM TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION IN THE ARMY AS THE ENGLISH HAVE DONE. (American News Service) Washington, Dec. 13. The Reformer's Conclave, a convention unique in the fact that it is the first in which practically all the national temperance organizations have co-operated in a Joint convention, began a five days meeting here this afternoon. It is novel also in several other respects, for example, the delegates are to have collations several times a day at which after-dinner speakers will tell of the aims of the reformers, and which it M hoped will greatly increase the interest In the convention. One of the principal plans of the convention is the organization of a United States Army Total Abstinence association, such as exists in the British army. Another probable outcome of the convention will be the reorganization of the Congressional Temperance Society, the oldest of all the temperance organizations of the country, which has been for a long time in a condition of suspended animation. The afternoons of the conclave will be devoted to hearings, chiefly on tempearance measures, though anti-gambling and Sunday Congressional bills will also receive attention. There will also be meetings to consider that legislation and law enforcement is needed to limit or prohibit, except for medicinal purposes, the use of cocaine and opium. Consider Army Plan. The meeting this afternoon was for the purpose of inaugurating the army total abstinence association, which was successfully launched. It is proposed to organize in all the army posts of the United States and foreign possessions, branches of the association. Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock there will be a union preachers' meet ing of which the congress on Alcohol Ism will be discussed and mass meet ings will be held to day at various churches throughout the city. As announced by the speakers at the meeting this morning, the conclave wishes to express public opinion to the congress and to President Taft in behalf of all normal measures; to develop closer and more effective co-operation among the various temperance forces; to en able reformers to exchange information on their work and to call the coun try to a more aggressive and presistant campaign against organized evils. A unique part of the program is the exhibit of colored charts, gathered from all over the world, showing the effect of alcoholic liquids on organs of the human body. Among the delegates are representatives of the Woman's Christian Tem perance Union, American Anti-Saloon League, International Reform Bureau, National Temperance society, Good Templars, Sons of Temperance, Rechabites. American Society for the Study of Alcohol and other Narcotics, Interchurch Temperance Federation, Temperance Department of the International Sunday School association. Twentieth Century . Pledge-Signing Crusade, National Purity Federation, National Vigilance Committee, National Lords Day Alliance, National Federation of churches and other reform associations. WHAT CLEAN BLOOD MEANS They used to accuse Dr. A. B. Simpson, one of the famous physicians of Indiana, of having a cure-all because his great reputation was established largely on one prescription, the most effective alterative or blood-purifier known. "No," he would remark, "it will not cure consumption, nor typhoid, nor any one of a hundred common diseases. It simply purifies the blood, but it does that very thoroughly." What are the symptoms of poisoned, impure blood? They range all the way from the dreadful syphilis to a muddy complexion. They include inflammatory rheumatism, catarrh, scrofula, eczema, erysipelas, pimples, boils, running sores, erysipelas, pimples, boils, and a number of similar afflictions. All these yielded readily to Df. Simpson's treatment. And during the forty years this preparation has been on the market as Dr. A. B. Simpson's Vegetable Compound it has never failed in a single case. The very worst cases of syphillis have been cured as well as all the other blood diseases named above and the same compound has always given clearp clean complexions to those, otherwise in good health. It is sold at $1.00 a bottle at all drug stores. Still There. Peckham (meeting an old friendsWhy. Dingley, is this you? I haven't seen yon for ten years. How are you anyhow? Dlngley Oh. I'm Just like 1 used to be. By the way, Peckham, bow's your wife? You used to say you had the boss girl when you were single. Peckham (sadly) She's still bc.-Life. A Bunch ef Kicks. "The world wipes Its feet on me," aid the doormat. "And every band is against me," said the push button. Kansas City Star. I am continually being sat on." complained the soft cushion. "And I get beaten bard for the lightest thing." the egg groaned. Boston

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"The Prince of Tonight." One of the best things that the indefatigable trio, Hough, Adams and Howard, have done is the Prince of Tonight, the big musical treat, which Mirt H. Singer is sending to the Gennett tomorrow night with Henry Woodruff in the stellar role. The music is catchy as indeed how could it be otherwise, with three such men standing sponser for it. There are many novelties in the show, chief of which is the posing of former sweethearts of the prince as they appear in the second act, A song hit with yells and songs of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Chicago and Michigan, never fails to bring numerous encores. Mr. Woodruff brings his pleasing Ruth Peebles with Henry Woodhurst in "The Prince of Tonight." personality into the play as he did in Brown of Harvard, and he is the same handsome matinee idol and Adonis of the stage. In this piece he has exceptional opportunity to make use of his extraordinary talent as a devil-may-care fellow and ardent love maker. Tim Murphy. Mr. Tim Murphy, at a hupper in his honor recently, was called upon to respond to a toast "Laughter," which he did in these terms: "Here's to laughter: the sunshine of the soul, thehappiness of the heart, the leaven of youth, the privilege of Mr. Tim Murphy at the Gennett Fri day evening, December 17. purity, the echo of innocence, the treas- j ure of the humble, the wealth of the poor, the bead on the cup of pleasure, it dispels dejection, banishes blues and mangles meloncholy, for it's the ' foe of woe, the destroyer of depression, ! the enemy of grief; it is what kings envy peasants, plutocrats envy the poor, the guilty envy the innocent; its the sheen on the silver of smiles, the , ripple on the waters of delight, the glint on the gold of gladness; without i humor would be dumb, wit would wither, dimples would disappear and smiles would shrivel, for It's the glow of a clean conscience, the voice of a pure soul, the birth-cry of mirth, the swan-song of sadness. Laughter!" Tim Murphy will play his annual en gagement at the Gennett on Friday evening-

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"The Soul Kiss." A treat is in store for local theatergoers in the announcement that "The

Soul Kiss," the merry musical comedy which has enjoyed a run of three hunj dred performances in New Yok, will i be the attraction at the Gennett Wed nesday evening. A competent company of seventy fun makers have been engaged to interpret the different roles, while the chorus is heard and seen to excellent advantage in the ensembles. Through out the unfolding of the somewhat Important story. Maurice Levi has introduced musical numbers of the quality which almost forces the feet to get active. Julian Mitchell is responsible for the staging of "The Soul Kiss" which is attractive and picturesque at all times. The seats are now selling. At the Murray. Once more the management of the Murray announces another top-notcher for this week. The bill consists of five good hig classed acts and taking as a whole is inclined to be musica. Virginia Goodwin and Harry North, formerly with the North Bros. Stock Co., will appear in a one act comedy on the "Marriage of Titles. Nick and Lida Russell, have a high class musical comedy sketch entitled "The Professor and the Substitute. ' The predominating feature of this act is the trick piano playing of Nick Russell and the whistle selections of Miss Russell. Bunth and Rudd, the grotesque comedians and dancers, resent an endless variety of novelties, "From the Old World." Jeannette Dupre, the famous comedienne singer, has an act of her own which is sure to make a hit with every audience. Ready in a jiffy, easy to prepare, a good, hearty breakfast is Mrs. Austin's famous pancakes. THE RACE FOR RICHES. Is Wealth That Cannot Be Enjoyed Worth the Price t The writer once inquired of a very successful man: "When do you ever get a moment's time for your own self to be yourself and to think your own thoughts? Do you ever get a time like that?" The very successful man hesitated for a moment and then replied: "Why, yes, 1 get such a time while I am being shaved in the morning." Is success really worth the price when it must be paid for at such a rate? Of what use are mnnslous and country bouses and great estates if one has no time to visit tbem and enJoy their beauty '! Why should one collect through agents the most exquisite works of art if be cannot find more than a casual half hour in which to view tbem? What are wife and children If you are always hastening about the world, far too preoccupied to give tbem any serious thought or to receive the pleasure which their company could afford you? And yet there is one sole satisfactionif it be a satisfaction. Million! of your fellow countrymen and countrywomen will believe beyond all doubt that you are really happy and will envy you. Munsey's Magazine. Icebergs. Apparently ice is ice. of course; but. strangely enough, there Is a marked difference In it. Sea water and salt water In general freezes at a lower temperature than pure water, in doing which a part of the salt separates and the ice when melted gives water that Is fresher than the original, and along this same line there exists a marked difference in form between the icebergs cf the two hemispheres. Arctic bergs are of irregular shape, with lofty pinnacles, cloud capped towers and glittering domes, whereas those of the southern waters are fiat topped and solid looking. Tbe former reach the sea by narrow fiords, while the latter are more regular in formation, reaching the open sea by the way of wide passageways and not subject to tbe grinding and breaking efforts of their northern relatives. Pittsburg Press. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature is on each box. 25c If this concerns yon. read carefully? Dr. Caldwell's Srrap Pepsin is positrrely ansxaateed to cure indigestion, coastipatioa. sick bead-

GREELY QUITS CLUB General Tells "Explorers" He Is Through With Organization.

PEARY IS NOW PRESIDENT New York, Dec. The CookPeary controversy has led to the resignation of Gen. A. W. Greely from tho Explorer's club, of which he was presi dent before Commander Peary was elected to that position. Peary is now i president. Gen. Greely's letter of resignation ! was a brief and formal document, in which no reason for his action was ; given, but it is a matter of general knowledge among explorers and men interested in exploration that Gen. Greely thinks the Eplorers' club is j dominated by Peary partisans. When Dr. Cook first claimed to have discovered the north pole the Explorers' club invited him to a dinner to be given while the Hudson-Fulton celebration was on. Then Commander Peary came out with his claim of discovery and his assertion that Dr. Cook j was a "gold brick," and the Peary facj tion in the club succeeded in having j the proposed dinner called off. Gen. ; Greely expressed his opinion of the ' proceeding at the time in unmistakj able terms. ! In all the Cook-Peary dispute Gen ; Greely himself an arctic explorer of experience and reputation, has stood J stanchly for Dr. Cook. He is not so , constituted that he would remain in an organization which he believed to be unfair to the explorer's claims. Announcement of Gen. Greely's resignation was made by Secretary Har ry C. Welsh of the Explorer's club. Discussing the resignation. Mr. Welsh said: "I am not in a position to say whetb er Gen. Greely's resignation is due to the Cook-Peary controversy. In view of his friendship for Dr. Cook, however, and the confidence he has expressed in him. his resignation so may be construed by many persons. I can say he did not mention Dr. Cook in his letter to the club. It was just a curt note of resignation, and did not give any reason for the step." An Ancient Mountain Race. The most ancient people still living in tbe mountains of India are the Todas. Long before tbe arrival of tbe other tribes of the region tbe Todas were the kings of this country, which they held in common without strife or treachery to one another. The Todas are a fine race, tall, well proportioned and with regular features. Their complexion is of a light brown, and their eyes are bright and intelligent. -The men wear a linen or cotton garment that reminds a European of tbe Itoman toga. Their bearing is proud and dignified; their countenances are pleasing; their fine straight hair is regularly cut and well kept Their superior appearance, the mystery that surrounds tbem and the obscurity of their origin Hare caused certain students of ethnology to suppose that the Todas are descended from tbe soldiers of Darius or Alexander, tbe ancient conquerors of India. Deaf Guests at Hotels. "To waken a deaf person who wishes to be called at a certain time hi tbe morning is about tbe hardest proposition a hotel clerk runs up against" said a member of that fraternity. "To ring the telephone is useless, because tbe man can't bear. Knocking for the same reason is futile. Now and then a guest who has lost his bearing suggests that be leave his door open, so we can walk right hi and shake him, but there are so many chances of somebody less guileless than ourselves walking in ahead of us that we can't consent to that simple expedient It seems to me that the man who can patent a device for waking the deaf is sure of fame and fortune, not to mention the gratitude of the brotherhood of hotel clerks." New Tork Globe. The Other Side. Hank Stubbs I fixed one ut tbem air agent fellers today. Bige MillerHow so? Hank Stubbs Waal, be come sneakin up to my front door id' ast me ef tbe lady uv tbe bouse wux in. an I said no. but the gentleman ut the barn an boss stables la Boston Herald. The Caddie's Sneer. Golfer The day i get round these links in under a hundred III give jou a shilling. Sandy! Juvenile Caddie Hoo will I want It when I'm drawin sue auM age pension 7 London Pooch.

And Last Week He Turned Loose All Kinds of Weather Conditions.

IT SNOWED, THEN RAINED AND MERCURY DROPPED FIFTYSIX DECREES, FREEZING EVERYBODY, THEN GAILY RACED UP THE TUBE AGAIN. Richmond was oa the map for almost every kind of weather imaginable last week. From 58 degrees on Sunday, the ,"th. the warmest day of the week, the mercury took a downward jaunt until 1 degrees above zero was recorded on Thursday. Last week will go on record, it is said, as being the coldest week in December for a period of about 1T years. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were the coldest days of th' week and it was a neck and neck race for honors between the three. Rain fell on three separate days during the week, the total amount of precipitation being of an inch. Th greatest amount of dampness fell on Tuesday, there being .50 of an inch recorded on that day. On Friday night l.! of snow fell. Then came a rise in temperature and the inevitable slush. Walking was very disagreeable on Saturday night, and all day Sunday. There was but one perfectly clear day during the entire week. Monday the f.th. One Killed by Cold. The suffering among the poor of the city as a result of the extreme cold was intense. The Associated Charities and Salvation Army were besieged daily with appeals for aid and every effort was made to answer each request. There was one death as a result of exposure to the severe cold. Herbert Crawford of Cambridge City, who was found under Hazelrigg's grain house in Cambridge in a dying condition. Both of the man's legs were frozen below the knee. He was removed to the Reid Memorial hospital, but died a few hours after his removal to that institution. There were several cases of frosted ears and fingers reported. The daily temperature for the past week, taken by meteorological observer Walter Vossler, at the waterworks pumping station, east of the city, was as follows: High. Low. Sunday ris :r Monday ."S7 21 Tuesday .'54 24 Wednesday 24 3 Thursday VI '2 Friday 21 :i Saturday 10 FISH LOCOMOTION. The Nature and Functions of the So Called Air Bladders. Leaning over the parapet of some old stone breakwater or pier head and watching the lish playing about in the clear green depths below, perhaps the last thought which is likely to occur to any of us is that we are looking ou at a really astonishing thing. That a fish is able to propel itself through the water in any desired direction is in no way surprising, but that it can change Its level at will, rising or falling without the use of its fins, and instautly assuming a horizontal or vertical position, according to the mood or need oi the moment, is a fact that a little reflection will soon develop into prime motive for wonder. For it is clear that the fish must be able at will to vary its weight in relation to the water it displaces. When it sinks to the bottom it must have suddenly rendered itself heavier than tbe medium it inhabits: each time it rises to the surface like a released cork, head first, tail pointing almost vertically downward, it must not only have transformed Itself into something lighter than the water, but must have become lighter in its fore parts than in Its tail. Tbe mystery, for such it undoubtedly is on a casual survey, says the London Chronicle, resolves itself immediately we come to study the nature and functions of the so called air bladder in fishes. By this contrivance all these intricate movements of tbe fish are brought about. Tbe bladder, however, contains not air, as is commonly supposed, but gas. which is discharged or regenerated by certain organs of tbe fish, according to whether upward or downward movement is necessary; also either the whole length of the bladder or only its front or rear portion can be inflated. Thus the fish is able to swim level or. by altering its center of gravity, to raise or lower either head or tail at will. Singular Services of Sheep. In tbe northern part of India sheep are put to a use untbougbt of in European or American countries. Tbey are made to serve as beasts of burden. The mountain paths along tbe foothills of the Himalayas are so precipitous that the sheep, more sure footed than larger beasts, are preferred as burden carriers. The load for each sheep Is from sixteen to twenty pounds. Tbe sheep are driven from village to Tillage, with the wool still growing, and in each town tbe farmer shears as much wool as be can sell there and loads the sheep with the grain which he receives in exchange. After tbe flock has been sheared he turns it homeward, each sheep having on it back a small bag containing tbe purchased grain. bfasts sod chfldraa are coaetaairr seedtar a laxative. It is hnportas to know what to gTve hem. Their stomach aadboweissrs not stronc enoagb for salts, puiastlve waters or catsrtie pffis. powders er ts hlmtu, Gr tbem a mild, pleasant, gentle. laxative tome Hka Dr. Caldwell's Srrap Pepsin, which seas at turn small snmof sw cents or l at drasr aWwaa It im tnei

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; ive .sluggish kidneys dimply ar.ish. Uncontrollable uriuation epvialy at night) smarting, discolorv.l water and all Bladder misery ends. Feeling miserable and worried is needless because this unusual p;eparai tion goes at once to the OMt-of order j Kidneys and Bladder, dlstribi-ting its 'cleansing, healing and vitalizing in MINISTER Tee HARD BUT VAINLY Wanted Members to Quit Reading Sunday Mail at The Services. ! EVEN SECRETED LETTERS DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS PEWS BY THE JANITOR, AND SCOLDED FROM PULPIT, BUT THE PRACTICE GOES ON. The Sunday morning window delivery at the post office is one of the most popular features of the postal service in this city. The office is open between the hours of f and lO o'clock in the morning. When the government made a ruling several weeks ago that even the rural carriers would have lo work on Sunday morning in order to assist the regular city force in accommodating those who call for Sunday morning mail, one of the carriers, who is a devout church member, made a protest about Sunday labor to the pastor of his church. Since then the ministers of the city, although some of them favor the service, have been giving it attention. Labors of a Pastor. One minister in particular, who is pastor of one of the wealthiest churches of the city, was greatly interested in the matter. This minister had been annoyed every Sunday by some of the men of his congregation, most of whom are business men, sitting in their pews and reading the Sunday mail. They paid the janitor a small sum to go to the office to get it. Sermons by the minister had no effect. Finally, one morning recently, as the janitor had finished his labors of distributing the mail laying it on th? accustomed seats of the members, the minister followed the janitor and placed the mail under the cushions. A sermon on Sunday observance and how the day should be observed by everyone, was delivered that morning. At the close of the sermon, the minister said that he was very thankful that his congregation had paid such strict attention to him. and that those who were accustomed to reading their mail during the service, would find it under the cushions. However, one of the mail clerks, who was on duty yesterday stated that the janitor came after the mail just the same yesterday and from what he can understand the minister's denunciation of the Sunday window delivery in the clerks' behalf availed for naught. A Real Cute Dog. j A good doc story is attributed to a visitor to an English country inn on j market day. "Now," he said. "I've got a dog here 1 wouldn't take 20 for. You can believe me or not. but what I am going to tell you is perfectly true. In tbe early part of last spring 1 lost six ewes and could find them uowbere. One day about three weeks later as 1 was looking across from my bouse to tbe edge of tbe moor about two miles away I noticed some sheep. 1 got my telescope and assured myself that tbey were mine. I placed the telescope In a suitable position and made Bob look through it. After about a minute the dog wagged bis tail and looked at me as if be understood what I wanted and was off like a shot la less than two hours he brought tbe sheep home safe and sound."

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