Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 100, 15 February 1910 — Page 3

THE RICH3IOXD PALI ADIU3I AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1910:

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LONE STAR IIAVY HEROES HONORED Sailors Who Fought in the Texas Navy Are to Have a Monument. NAVAL FORCE SMALL ONE

IT WAS COMPOSED OF THREE SMALL SAILING VESSEL8 BUT THEY RENDERED GREAT SERVICE TO REPUBLIC. San Antonio. Tex.. Feb. 15. That the republic of Texas had a full-fledg ed navy in her days is not generally known and for this reason it may be of interest to note that a movement about to be started may result in the near future in the erection of a monument that will fittingly commemorate the fame of the men who guided its destinies during the few years of its existance. Three small sailing vessels com posed the first navy of the republic of Texas. They were the Invincible, Captain Brown; the Brutus, Captain Hurd and the Independence, Captain HawkIns. The organization of this naval force had been effected during the years J 835-6 and for that reason it had an opportunity to take part in the Texas war of independence. During April, 1836, the Invincible went on a cruise off Brazos de Santiago and falling in with the Mexican frigate Montezuma in command of Captain Thomas, had a set-to lasting two hours which resulted in the Mexican man-of-war being driven ashort and left in a sinking condition. So bad was the fire of the enemy that the only injury the Invincible received was in her rigging. This was hastily repaired, and another vessel having come into sight chase was given. This vessel proved to be the brig Pocket from New Orleans to Matamoras and freighted with provisions for the Mexican army. The Pocket was captured and taxen into Galveston as a prize. Fought Two Mexicans. Although the battle of San Jacinto put an end to all hostilities on land, the Mexican navy continued for some time to molest Texan shipping. In April, 1837, the Champion, a vessel carrying provisions and ammunition of war for the Texan army, was intercepted and captured by a Mexican man-of-war. The Julius Caesar, with h cargo worth $30,000 was also taken shortly afterwards, and so was the Independence, a Texas schooner, having aboard a crew of 31 men and sev eral passengers, among the latter, "William H. What ton, who was returning from his mission to the United States government, which he had asked for the recognition of the Texas republic. Two Mexican war sloops met the Independence at Velasco and after a severe engagement overpowered her. These highhanded acts on the part of the Mexican government caused the Texas government to adopt a policy of reprisal. On May 10l 1S37, the Texas navy set sail for the coast of Mexico, and after taking two small prizes en route, bombarded the town of Sisal in Yucatan. Returning the Invincible captured the Mexican eighty ton vessel, Alispa, and the Brutus look the Telegram, a small vessel laden with a very rich cargo. Nine towns along the Mexican coast were burned by the Texas sailors, and of course, looted. An Inglorious Finish. Both the Invincible and the Brutus met a rather inglorious end. Returning from a foray in the Gulf with some prizes, the Invincible found it impossible to get over the bar at Galveston harbor and had to seek anchorage outside. Next morning, August 26. two Mexican brigs of war showed in the offing and began to attack the Invincible. The Brutus, rushing to the assistance of the Invincible, run aground, thus leaving the latter to fight it out alone. All day long the fight raged, but when night came the Invincible was abandoned by Its crew and left to batter itself to pieces on the breakers. With these two vessels gone there was practically no navy left the Texans. In November of the same year the congress of Texas authorized Samuel Williams to contract for another navy. Baltimore navy yards were the successful bidders. The contractors were to build one ship, two brigs, and three schooners, fully armed and munitioned. In June, 1839, the vessels arrived at Galveston; they were the San Jacinto, San Antonio, IIIDIGESTION, GAS, HEADACHE A little Diapepsin will make you feel fine in five minutes. There would not be a case of indigestion here if readers who are subject to Stomach trouble knew the tremendous anti-ferment and digestive virtue contained in Diapepsin. This harmless preparation will digest a heavy meal without the slightest fuss or discomfort, and relieve the sourest acid stomach in five minutes besides overcoming all foul, nauseous odors from the breath. , Ask your pharmacist to show yon the formula plainly printed on each 0O-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin, then you will readily understand why this promptly cures indigestion and removes such symptoms as heartburn, a teeling like a lump of lead in the

GENEVIEVE KANE In "A Gentleman From Mississippi'

O San Bernard, the Colorado, the Charleston and the Potomac. General Hamilton bought another schooner with his own funds, the Zavala, and added her to this fleet It is rather of interest to note here that the Texas politicians of the day ranted considerably about the expenditure this great (?) and useless navy had involved, costing as it did the sum of $800,000. To justify the attitude of the Texas government the secretary of the navy naively took the stand that "in a very short time this navy will pay for itself, for its captures and reprisals will afford the government a source of revenue equal to the amount expended." Good, old days. On the MpYicans th eauisition of this power ful navy had a decided effect, for the ' depredations on the Gulf ceased. With the annexation of Texas by the United States the Texas war fleet became a part of the United States navy. Prices of all living increased, the only exception, Mrs. Austin's pancake flour. Same old price at all grocers. At Local Theaters New Eight Bells. The famous Brothers Byrne will produce their successful pantomimic production "The New Eight Bells" at the Gennett Theater on Washington's Birthday with a matinee and night performance. The tricks and scenic effects invented by the talented Jonn F. Byrne are very clever and startling. The piece is entirely new and comes fresh and crisp as a new bank note. Tonight at Phillips. Variety is the spice of life, a chance now and then is relished by the best of men. The amusement seeking public and patrons of the Phillips theater will have an opportunity tonight of seeing an attraction that really is a change from anything ever seen here before. Although this piece has been out for a number of years, the management has discovered the piece is everlasting, the public clamors for it, so this season everything is brand new except the title. The management seems to have taken the limit off and really splurged in presenting this big new company this season. The interpreting company is of unusual magnitude and importance, including the leading lights in the amusement world, while the secondary roles are in competent keeping, and even those of minor importance are given marked prominence in the action. Extraordinary care has been evinced in the selection of the chorus and ballad. Youth and prepossessing appearance were made essential and. every type of feminine loveliness is Introduced. Surprises are frequent and enjoyable throughout the performance, and there is a commendable dash, sparkle and brilliancy leaving only pleasant memories of pretty girls, sweet singers, comedians, dainty dancers, gorgeous costumes and sumptuous scenic display. Gentleman From Miss. "A Gentleman from Mississippi." which the New York Evening Mail HEARTBURN AND FROM STOMACH GO. stomach, belching of gas and eructa tions of undigested food, water brash, nausea, headache, biliousness and many other bad symptoms; and, besides, you will not need laxatives to keep your stomach, liver and intestines clean and fresh. If your stomach is sour and full of gas or your food doesn't digest, and your meals don't seem to fit, why not get a 50-cent case from your druggist and make life worth living? Absolute relief from stomach misery nd perfect digestion of anything you eat is sure to follow five minutes after, and besides, one case is sufficient to cure a whole family of such trouble. Surely, a harmless, inexpensive preparation like Diapepsin, which will always, either at daytime or during night, relieve your stomach misery and digest your meals, is about as handy and valuable thing as you could have in the house.

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describes as "The most successful comedy of Washington life since "The Senator," will be the attraction at the Gennett tomorrow night. This play has just finished the long est run in the history cf Chicago theatricals, remaining there six months. Burr Mcintosh, wiho returned to the stage for this engagement, after an absence of nine years, found in Senator Langdon the most congenial of the long list of southern parts, which he ever played, and his success is a matter of newspaper history. He was associated with Will Deming as 'Bud' Haines, the brisk young reporter, and these two made a pair for Chicago to conjure with. They will be seen here and will be surrounded by the same cast of twenty players who gave them such ad mirable support all summer. There are four sumptuous sets of scenery for the production, representing the lobby of the famous old International hotel in Washington, the dining room of the Mississippian's home in Washington and committee rooms at the Capitol. The play is all-American, written by Americans about Americans and played by some of the best actors of America. It is not political in the sense of being heavy or factional, but tells a clean story of an intrigue in the U. S. Senate, which failed through honesty. Fluffy Ruffles. An evening of unalloyed enjoyment is assured our theatergoers when Florence Gear presents the merry musical comedy, "Fluffy Ruffles" at the Gennett on Thursday. The coming of either would be appreciated; togeth er, they are doubly welcome. Florence Gear made a host of friends last season and gave that amusing and artistic portrayal of the oft-divorced young woman known as "Marrying Mary." This season she has a vehicle that is even more suited to her temperament and versatility. She is again the pursued of every marriageable man she encounters, and no wonder, for one would have to travel a long ways to meet another such entrancing specimen of femininity as Florence Gear. The playwright who would marry her off in the first act would have to end his play then and there. It would not seem right even to the women in her audiences for one lone man to be entitled so early in the game to call Florence Gear all his own. This season, as "Fluffy Ruf fles," Miss Gear is more distinctively amusing, more ravishingly beautiful, more strikingly gowned than ever before. A large and excellent company supports her. The seats are now on sale. At the Murray. Lovers of good music will be pleased with the program at the Murray theater this week as two numbers intro duce music that appeals to all the Marimba Band and the Italian Operatic Duo. The former, direct from the City of Mexico, plays upon an instru ment that looks like a xylophone, but the music is so different that one must hear them play upon it to be convinced of its beauty and harmony. Those acquainted with II Trovatore recognize the scene upon which the music is based, which is so well rendered by the singers, Martelli and Rossi. The Count di Luna is in love with Leonora who is in love with Manricha-Il Trova tore. The girl pleads for her lover who is a prisoner in the hands of the Count and who finally decides that he will release Manricho if Lenora will be his bride. "The Cashier" by Romaine Fielding and Mabel Vann is a one act drama full of human interest and is sure to be a pleasing feature of this week's big bill. "The Previous Mr. Fresh" helps very materially in adding variety and introduces some good comedy. The Elopement by air ship as depicted by the motion pic tures is certainly an up-to-date style. Seventh Century Needlework. Before the end of the seventh century needlework was carried to great perfection in convents, where It was used for the embellishment of the church and the decoration of priestly robes. Artists did not think it beneath their dignity to trace the patterns used for embroidery In their natural colors. A certain religions lady, wishing to embroider a sacerdotal vestment, asked no less a personage than St. Dunsfan, then a young man. but already noted for his artistic skill acd taste, to draw the Sowers and figures, which she afterward worked in gold thread.

TELLTALE PICTURES.

Paintings That Have Done the Work of Detectives. BROUGHT CRIMES TO LIGHT. InatancM of Whar tha Canvas of an Artist Led to a Confession of Quilt. A Woman's Portrait and a Stolon Diamond Omamont. An artist who bad suddenly become almost famous by bis production of a painting exhibited at the Boyal academy was one day. called upon by a man whose visit was productive of the most extraordinary and undreamed of consequences. The picture represented a lonely stretch of beach, upon which the sea was beating in long, creamy rollers. In the foreground, bending over a dead body, was a man with a wild expression on his face and with a naked knife in bis band. A snip's boat, evidently Just beached, was also In the picture, and by the side of the murdered man was a bag of gold. The picture portrayed the advent of two castaways upon a friendly shore. The one had murdered the other so that the treasure might be his. The painter's visitor was a gray haired, wild eyed man. "In heaven's name, sir," he gasped ont, "how did you learn the dreadful story that you painted? I see you know all. I murdered my mate Bill to get the money that was his. I threw his body into the sea. I don't know what Impulse led me to the academy. The first thins; I saw was your picture representing the scene that took place thirty years ago." Needless to say, the picture had been the outcome of imagination. Yet mur der will out. and the guilty conscience of the man who had killed his comrade for lust of gold had convinced him that the painting was no coincidence, but was indeed the actual portrayal of a dastardly and unwitnessed crime. There Is probably no picture better known In England than "The Doctor," by Luke Fildes, yet there are probably very few people aware of the fact that that selfsame masterpiece was the means of bringing to light the perpetration of a crime that would otherwise never have been known. A certain doctor in a large town committed suicide, and among his papers was a letter which ran as follows: "I have today seen Luke Fildes' Doctor.' The picture represents a medical man watching by the bedside of a child. It has so haunted me that I am going to take away my own worthless life and make a confession at the same time. When Arthur's" his brother's "boy died I came into money that my dead brother had settled on him. He died as all the world thought of acute pneu monia. Yet his life might have been saved had I acted, as Fildes' 'Doctor' Is so evidently doing, with the use of all the skill that lay in my power. X hastened the boy's end and so got the money. I can bear it no more." , A well known artist was commissioned to paint the portrait of a lady in exalted circles who boasted the possession of a most unique jewel in the form of a pendant. The lady was very anxious that this heirloom should be included in her portrait. The artist, of course, complied with her request. Shortly after the painting had been completed a daring burglary was perpetrated, with the result that the lady lost her heirloom, and no trace of the thief or thieves was forthcoming. Years passed by, and the lady gave up all hope of ever seeing the precious heirloom again. Now, it so happened that the artist who bad painted the portrait of the lady mentioned had occasion to travel in India. In the course of his wanderings he came to Bombay and, as every visitor to that place does, strolled through the native bazaar. Suddenly bis attention was riveted by a piece of jewelry in a jeweler's shop that seemed familiar to him. It was a diamond and ruby pendant. Where had he seen it before? He ransacked bis brain, but could not remember. He returned to his hotel and happened to take from his portfolio a sketch of the portrait he had made years ago of the lady with the pendant. In a moment the enigma was solved. The piece of jewelry he had seen was the peculiar pendant that his fair sitter had been so anxious he should Include in his portrait. He hurried off to the chief of police find told that worthy what he suspectednamely, that the bazaar he had visited contained the long lost jewel of the English lady. Inquiries were at once set on foot with extraordinary results. The Jeweler in the bazaar confessed to having given years ago a quite insignificant sum for the jewel, which he bad bought from a stableman In the employ of a neighboring rajah. The stableman was sought for and turned out to be none other than a famous English cracksman who had apparently turned honest, but who, nevertheless, confessed to having been the thief of the jewel that had been so miraculously discovered. Pearson's Weekly. MAitaw In Mowina Pictures. ! I am going to embark In some sort! cf business and want to know whether j you think there Is much money In moving pictures?" "There was for a fellow who moved a half doxen of ours," said the flat dweller. "He charged us $10." St. Louis Star. Genius begins great works; alone finis hea them. Jonbert. labor How's This? We offer One Runared Dolla.s Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHKNKY A CO.. Toledo. Q. We. the un-aeraig-ned. h&ve known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years. an4 believe him perfectly honorable In all bualnesa transactions, and financially able to carry eat mar obligations made by hla firm. Waldtag, Klnnan Marrla. Wholesale Dt ag-gists. Toledo. Q. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting" directly Ujcn the Mood and mucous surfaces of the ayaterj. TeatlmonlaU sent free Price TSc. per bottle. Sold by all Drucglstn. Take UaU'a Family pills for constipation.

Arrow COLLARS having flexible bending points DO NOT CRACK 15c each. 2 for 25c Caaatt. Peabody Ac Co.. Makora ARROW CUFFS. 25 cents a Pair A TERRIBLE SECRET Revealed by Aged Inmate at the Recent Probe at the Infirmary. COMMITTEE MUCH AMUSED One of the members of the committee which has just completed an investigation of the county infirmary, tells an amusing story of the testimony offered by one of the inmates which illustrates the fact that many of the grievances were petty ones, but much magnified in the minds of the inmates. An old man formerly a resident of Dublin, and who had taken great in terest in a religious organization there before going to the infirmary, appeared before the committee as a witness. He stated that he was gonig to tell some thing he knew regardless of the conse quences. The committee, prepared for some terrible revelation, told him to speak out fearlessly. "Well," began the witness, "the re ligious organization to which I be longed when at Dublin wanted to hold a meeting at the infirmary. I told Superintendent Townsend and h ask ed me if, the county would be put to any expense for holding such a meet ing. I told him no, that the members would pay their own expenses. He said then, that he had no objection for such a service being held. "Now-, I want to tell you that when that service was held, Mr. and Mrs Townsend never came near the meet ing place. They sat in the parlor all the time the service was being held." Then with a look of satisfaction, the expression of a man who has unbur dened himself of a terrible, hidden secret, the witness left the stand. A Primitive Clock. A naturalist while visiting Great Sangir, one of those islands of the In dian ocean known as the Celebes oi Spice islands, found a curious time re corder lodged at the house of a rajsih Two bottlss were firmly lashed togeth er and fixed iu a wooden frame,. A quantity of black sand ran from oue bottle into the other in just half an hour, and when the upper bottle was empty the frame was reversed. Twelve short sticks marked with notches front one to twelve were hung upon a string A hook was placed between the stick bearing the number of notches corresponding to the hour last struck and the one to be struck next. The sentry announced the time by striking the hours on a large gong. A Scriptural Weapon . Children tumble Into strange morasses when they grapple with theol ogy. They trip over words. For ei ample, the other day a teacher a; Stepney took for the Bible lesson the story of Samson. At the eud of the lesson questions were put to test thi understanding of the scholars. "WitL what weapon did Samson slay a thou sand Philistines?" was the question. For a space there was silence. Then a little girl spoke up. "With the ax of the apostles," she said. London Chronicle. Dr. Whitehall's Rheumatic Remedy for years the Standard Remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism. If you suffer from this dread disease, or are afflicted with lumbago, gout, sore muscles, stiff or swollen joints it will relieve those distressing symptoms, destroy the uric acid, and prevent recurring attacks. 50 cents per hnr at. rlminrlstA. Write for trial box. THI OR. WHITEHALL MCOMMINK CO. South Bend, la. Poultry Feed THE GOOD KIND Tbat makes tbem cackle RICHMOND FEED STORE 11-13 N. 91b Phone 216 The Flower Shop 1810 Uaia SL Pbtse 1C92

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BEAT UP CITIZENS (American Newj Service) New York. Feb. 1.Y While Police Commissioner Baker is on a vacation by order of Mayor Gaynor, Deputy Commissioner Burgher is nominally head of the department, but the real chief is the mayor. As a result eight policemen were suspended without pay awaiting trial. Five are accused of clubbing civilians and three with fail ing to make a real investigation of a clubbing outrage to which they were detailed. The Thorn and the Rose. Mrs. Temperton I've got the dearest old darling of a husband that ever hap pened. He has an awful temper, and about once a month be gets mad and tears up lay best hat. Miss Singleton And you call him a dear old darling after that? How can you? Mrs. Tem perton Well, you see, he always has a fit of remorse next day and buys me a better one. Chicago News. CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY Mothers who ralue tbcir own comfort and the i-lfare of their children, should nver be without a box of Mother Uray'a Sweet Powder, for Children, for usetbro.i:houllhcaeaon. They Break opCol.t'. 1'nre Fevcriihne, Constipation, Teething nrdera, Headache and Stnmmrn Trouble. TflEMJ POWDEKS NEVEK FAIL. Sold by all Pro Store, 2c. Ixm't mmrvt any mUMtitnte. A trial package will be (x-tit KKF.Eto any mother who will addreaa Aiien & Olmsted, he ltoy, 3. Y. Established in 1851 Sale Prices On Silverware RR0GERS BROS. 1847 Knives and Forks, $3.25, Dining or Dessert size. OUR BRAND Knives and Forks, triple plated, warranted, Dining or Dessert size $2.75 Same in Quadruple Plate at $3.00 0. E. Diclunson Watch Repairing Diamonds Mounted NEW PHILLIPS ..ONE JOLLY NIGHT.. Tuesday, Feb. 15 Gay Morning Glories Burlesque Prettiest singing and dancing chorus ever! Added attractionTMlle. DeVere in -Caught in the Act." See La Belle Oneida, the Girl in Blue. Prices. 23. ".3 and 50c. Seats on sale at Westcott Pharmacy. New Murray Theatre APPROVED VAUDEVILLE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14 MARIMBA BAND Novelty Musical Act. 5 Other Exclusive Features. Matinee, any seat, 10c.. Evening performances, 7:45 and 9:00. Prices, 10, 15 and 20c Loge seats, 25c

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With E. B. Koollci Room Knollenfcergj 710 St- ic5moi TRY JUST ONE BOTTLE OF COMMONS' PllEPM We might tell you that we produce and handle our milk, scientifically that we are euro it la pure, because we watch it from the time it is produced until it is delivered but give it a trial and you will say you can ask for nothing better. Our weoons pass your door Commons Dairy Company 9S. 5Q SL, Pbcseim CEKC3ETT Wednesday Eve Gontloman FROM r.lisolOQippi With Burr Mcintosh and Will Deming. Same cast as seen in Chicago. Seats now selling. Prices 25, 50. 75. $1 and $1.50. GEfO fO ETT Tfcarsslajr Evcsilsij FLUFFY. RUFFLES Big Company, Mostly Girls. Seats now selling. Prices 25, 50, 75, $1.00 and $1.50. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY.

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