Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 42, 19 December 1909 — Page 19

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUX TELEGRAM, SUXDAY, DECEMBER 19, lOOO.

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COAL SCANDAL TO BE GIVEN AIRING

Ballinger Mixup Will Be Reviewed in the House of Representatives.

REP. HITCHCOCK LEADS

HE WILL INTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO HAVE SPEAKER APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO MAKE A PROBE OF THE CASE.

(By Roderick Clifford) Washington. Dec. 18. Unless all signs fall the Cunningham Alaskan coal lands scandal will be aired in the House of Representaticea before the session is many weeks old. Representative Hitchcock of Nebraska who has taken much interest in the matter and has read 'the newspaper reports, has pending before the committee on rules a resolution calling for the appointment, by the Speaker of a committee of seven to Investigate the general land office and its relation to the coal lands and other public domain in Alaska. This resolution takes in the whole subject from the time that Secretary Hallinger was commissioner of the general land office, when the Cunningham claims first attracted official notice. It Brings Censure. It was after quitting the land office that Mr. Ballinger became attorney for Cunningham, it is alleged, and it is this phaze of the case that has called forth some severe criticisms of Mr. Ballinger. If the committee on rules does not report the Hitchcock resolution within a week, it becomes a matter of privilege, and can be called up by the author at any time. Strong pressure is being brought to bear to have the investigation ordered, hence it is not improbable that some action will be taken by the house early next week. It is hard to believe that Secretary Ballinger will use his influence to try to stifle the resolution in view of his exoneration by Attorney General "Wickersbam who made an investigation at the direction of the president.

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WHISKEY

FOR. MAS GIFTS

Cincinnati People Sending It To Friends in Dry Counties.

ALL RECORDS ARE BROKEN

AND WAREHOUSES ARE LEASED BY THE EXPRESS COMPANIES TO HANDLE THE BUSINESS THAT IS ON HAND

Cincinnati, Dec. 18. Christmas business thus far this year promises to break all previous records, if the activity of the express companies can be taken as a barometer. Charles F. Barret, local agent of the Adams and the Southern Express companies, stated yesterday that to date the Christmas business handled by his companies will be fully 5 per cent greater than it was in lift", the record year, and thit it is at least 'o per cent greater than at this time last year. The agents of the other companies make similar reports. Remember Thirsty. A remarkable part of the Christmas business this year is the tremendous number of whiskey parcels. These parcels, a,s a rule, contain one gallon and are shipped by mail-order houses. AVhile the mailorder whiskey business has always been large here the shipments this year are nearly 15 per cent greater than ever before. The Adams Express company hrs leased the building at 118 West Second street, from which place whiskey shipments exclusively are handled. Nearly all of this whiskey goes into the South, and two special trains have been placed in service by the Southern Express company to handle the express business in that territory. The remarkable increase in the whisRey business is attributed to the 'spread of prohibition in the South, which makes the case of whiskey a very acceptable Christmas present in that section. Court decisions compel the express companies to accept such shipments as interstate commerce, where they are to pass from one state into auother. the local police powers of the state being unable to reach tha shipment until it is delivered into the possession of the consignee.

MAN GREETS IN JAIL HIS "DOUBLE," A ROBBER William Hamilton, Who Was Unjustly Accused, Find Ellsworth Resembles Him Greatly.

Burlington, N. J- Dec. 18. Dame Nature was accused, indicted and convicted of trickery when, in the county jail, John Ellsworth, self-canfessed bandit, who took 13,000 from the safe of Echuyler Rainier, of Florence, a fortnight ago, faced William Hamilton, respected citiien and church leader, who was a prisoner recently in the same cell, charged with the name crime. Standing side by side, the similarity of the two men, neither of whom prior to the Rainier robbery knew of the other's existence, caused

FORMER AMBASSADOR WILL PRACTICE LAW

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Lloyd C. Griscomb, former ambassador to Japan and Italy and the youngest man to serve in that responsible position In the diplomatic corns of this country, who announced at a dinner at Washington, given in his honor by the Italian Ambassador, that he will resume the practice of law. Mr. Griscom. whose career in the diplomatic service began as secretary, of the American legation in Constantinople under Oscar Strauss, will pay particular attention to international law.

their friends to gasp in astonishment. "Hello, double," was Hamilton's greeting to Ellsworth, who, a few hours before had been brought back from Chicago .y detective Parker, who arrested him there. Later he confessed the robbery before Judge Horner, and sentence was deferred. Hamilton, upon whom, for one week lay the disgrace of public arrest and the stigma of a crime of which he was guiltless, looked ten years younger, his friends said, after the meeting with Ellsworth. When he heard that Ellsworth was in prison he expressed the desire to see his "double," and Sheriff Worrell, whose sympathies have been with Hamilton, was only too glad to grant his wishes.

IS ON AN INCREASE

Many Residents of London Are Suffering With Neuritis, Now.

IS A DIFFICULT DISEASE

(American News Service) London, Dec. 18. During the past few weeks there appears to have been a steady increase in the number of persons attacked with neuritis in and about London: indeed, one correspondent seems to have met with so many cases that he refers to the prevalent "epidemic" of that disorder. Neuritis is, as the term indicates, inflammation of the nerve and nervous structures, being the most sensitve in the body, it naturally follows that such a disorder is characterized by astonishing pair; and tenderness. It is most common to the cold months, especially when a north-east wind prevails and so is just now making the. lives of a great many people almost unbearable by its persistent paroxysms. The successful treatment of severe neuritis presents one of the most difficult problems the physician has to deal with. In some cases certain drugs and applications give relief, but very often morphia is the only thing that will stop the pain, and so powerful a remedy cannot be used constantly without danger During recent years, however, it has been found that radiant boat baths have a reniarkably beneficial effect in this affection, and on the whole radiant heat may be said to be the best remedy we have for it.

Looking One's Best. It's a woman's delight to look her best but pimples, skin eruptions, sores and boils rob life of joy. Listen! Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes, Cold Sores, Crack

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fallible for Piles. 25c at A. G. Luken & Co.

Siberia. The soil of Siberia is in many large regions as rich and fertile as that of Canada.

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Christmas List

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KODAK Any size and price. A complete line IV. it Ross Drug Co., 804 MAIN

Are you still undecided what to give? Why not give JEWELRY? There is nothing that could he more appropriate or lasting. Jewelry is not necessarily an expensive gift. We are noted for our really worthy goods at the lowest possible price. OUR DISPLAY Or

Was never larger or more varied. You will surely be able to please your fancy without cramping your pocketbook.

Solid Gold Stick Pins 50c to $10.00 Solid Gold Brooches $1.00 to $35.00 Solid Gold Cuff Links $1.25 to $10.00 Solid Gold Plain Rings 50c to $8.00 Solid Gold Signet Rings 50c to $9.00 Solid Gold Set Rings 75c to $12.00 Solid Gold Neck Chains $1.50 to $10.00 Solid Gold Lockets $3.00 to $10.00 Solid Gold Watches $15.00 and up And many oother select and appropriate gifts at lower prices.

Diamonds are diamonds, wherever you buy them. At present we are offering the following bargains. A few diamond rings, regular price $9.00 to $35.00 at one-fourth off. Diamond Brooches, regular price $8.00 to $33.00 at one-fourth off. A few studs and ear rings at the same reduction.

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Special lot of Umbrellas with assorted handles of pearl, horn and gold filled mountings, guaranteed 10 years. Ladies' choice, $6.00. Gents' choice $5.00.

NO CHARGES FOR ENGRAVING THE GOODS WE SELL TUFF, THE JEWELER 12 North Ninth Street

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For Grid Weather and Xmas Give your friends what they need when they need it, and you can rest assured it will be all the more appreciated. We anticipated a large holiday trade and crowded our store with all kinds of Holiday and Winter Goods and are in position to supply you with anything sold in a shoe store.

Ladies' Ail Suede Shoes $4.00 Ladies' All Cravenette Shoes $4.00 Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes with Dull, Cravenette and Suede Tops, at $3.00, $3.50 & $4.00 Ladies' Gun Metal Shoes, $2.50, $3.00 & $3.50 Ladies' Kid, Patent Tip Shoes $1.50 to $4.00 Most of the above are carried in Button, Lace or Blucher, on the newest and most stylish lasts including our full toe "Nature" Last, Stage Last, short vamps, high, medium and low heels. We have just received a large shipment of Beaded Slippers in kid and patent, with French and High Military Heels at $2.00 & $2.50

See our Ladies' Felt House Slippers with or without Fur Trimming, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Gray and Brown 50c to $2.00 "Comfy" Slippers $1.00 Boudoir Slippers, Black and Red $1.00 Felt Slippers for the Children 50c to 75c Foot Warmers for the whole family. Red Top Rubber Boots for the Children. .$1.75 High Cut Shoes for Boys and Girls, $1 to $3.00 House Slippers for Men and Boys 50c to $2.00 In fact anything in the way of Shoes, Slippers, and Leggins for the whole family.

And don't forget to prepare for that zero weather. We have an immense stock of ARCTICS, ALASKAS, FELTS, ARCTIC SOX, WARM LINED SHOES, FLEECE LINED RUBBERS, FELT 'SHOES and all kinds of light and heavy Rubber Footwear. We have a large and competent force of salesmen who will serve you promptly and courteously. Come as early in the week as possible, but come when you can; we will give you our best service. STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL CHRISTMAS. CLOSED ALL DAY XMAS. This week we are passing out to our trade one of our ART CALENDARS. Be sure and get one. Headquarters For Winter and Holiday Goods