Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 126, 13 March 1910 — Page 9

1 THERICmiOND PALLADIUM AXD SUN-TELEGRAM, SUXD AT, 3IAIICIM3, 1910.

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Train Dogs to Fight as to Train Boys for War Declares Congressman. WOT CONDUCIVE TO PEACE Washington. D. C, March 12"Training fighting bulldogs would not promote peace among the canines," declared Representative Barnhart of Indiana on the floor of the house today la combating the idea that preparation for war was in the interest of peace. Be particularly objected to the army bill for training school boys in military tactics. "1 deprecate the policy of promiscuous training of fighters," be continued, "because such an open indication that e want to fight simply invites challenges from others, who believe war to be a national glory. "The justifiable and most determined fighting spirit is that stalwart patriotism of the volunteer who shoulders arms in defense of right and for this class of invincible patriots our country has never called In vain. But we teach our sons to be tolerant, fair, charitable and merciful. Then why urge them at the same time, to drill and manipulate murderous war Implements?" .'The first clocks. One at Padua That Was a Wonder of Mechanism. It was, we are told, in 1309 that the first clock known to the world was placed In the tower of San Eustorgio. IB Milan. The greatest astonishment and admiration were manifested by crowds who flocked to see the timepiece. In 1344 a clock was installed in the palace of the nobles at Padua. This was wonder of mechanism indeed, for besides indicating the hours it showed the course of the sun. the revolutions of the planets, the various phases of the moon, the months and the fetes of the year. The period of the evolution from the clock to the watch was seventy-one years not so very long, all things consideredand the record of the first watch Is 1330. A half century later an alarm clock made its appearance. This, we aro told, was looked upon by the people of that age as 'un instrument prodigieux." The fortunate possessor of this clock was Andrei Alciato, a councilor of Milan. The chroniclers have placed on record that this clock sounded a bell at a stated hour, and at the same time a little wax candle was lighted automatically. How this was done we are not told, but it must not be overlooked that i: ut II about twenty years go we hail no nii'i'.ns of obtaining n light other t I'M n tin th'(!tT box. so that the MIl;i::evt mut t::ive boon centuries nheail nt' in '.- this rswrect. Not much piv-T:':-. was made with the wntch u:;til IT'.O, wb'u the second band wiiii r.iUIe;!. f-oiulou Globe. TEMPTED, HE ATE. A Story of Heinrich Heine and a Toothsome Lyons Sausage. j Returning from a journey to the south of Franco, Heinrich Heine met a friend, a German violinist. In Lyons, j who gave 1dm a large sausage that 1 had been made in Lyons with the request to deliver It to a mutual ac- j quaintance, a homeopathic physician, j In Paris. Heine promised to attend to the commission and intrusted the delicacy to tbe care of his wife, who! was traveling with him. But as the postchaise was very slow and he eoon became very hungry, on the adrice of his wife both tasted of the sausage, which dwindled with every mile. Arriving at Paris. Ilelne did not dare to send tbe remainder to the physician, and yet he wished to keep his promise. So be cut off the thinnest possible slice with his razor, wrapped it in a sheet of vellum paper and inclosed it in an envelope, with the following note: Dear Doctor From your scientific investigations we learn that the millionth part of a certain aubstance brings about the greatest results. I beg. therefore, your kind acceptance of the accompanying millionth part of a Lyons sausage, which our friend gave me to deliver to you. It homeopathy is a truth, then this little piece will have the same effect on you as the whole sausage. Tour HEINRICH HEINE. TJghettTs "With Physicians and Clients." Old Time English Elections. - In old time England each constituency gave its representative in parliament a horso to carry him to Westminister and also paid his expenses on the road. These expenses, together with an allowance for each day spent ou duty at the house of commons, generally at the rate of 80 cents a day, were refunded in one lump sum when the member returned home at the end of the pariamentary year. Sir V. Delaval totaled seven votes In an attempt on Andover in the general election of 17CS. An Item la his election agent's bill is typical ot the reckoning he had to pay: 'To bcln? thrown out of the George inn, Andover. to my legs being thereby broken, to sugeon's bill and loss of time and business, all In the service of Sir F. Del aval. 500." Lord LlandaCT won Dungurvan in 18CS. The Item "547 whisky," caused him to protest faintly. "Begorra said his -election agent. "If ye want to squeeze a pippin like that ye'll never do for Dungarvan. 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Of Interest to This matter must not be reprinted without special permission. THE MAN AND THE METHOD. Among many interesting and Instructive features of the late national horticultural congress at Council Bluffs. Ia.t perhaps none has received greater commendation and publicity than the apple exhibit of a Mr. Mincer of Hamburg, la., a little town located in Fremont, the southwest county of the state. It seems that Mr. Mincer has for several years past had charge of a twenty am orchard, which for some time previous hud been badly neglected. On taking charge he began spraying and gave the orchard in other re-t-iwts the Ih'st care he could. Last your he attended the horticultural show r.t Council Bluffs and exhibited a few apples, but thoy were not up to t'ae standard of the western fruit. However, he kept his eyes open, took notes and pumped the western ranchmen ns to ju.st how they produced their flue fruit. lie found that it was by giving intensive, painstaking care to a few acres which made improved methods possible. lie acted on this suggestion and devoted most of his attention last season to seven acres. When he appeared at the fruit show last November he had an exhibit which was considered by both visitors and judges to be one of the very finest in the hall. He bad gained size and color, while in the packing of his exhibit he had been assisted by a young lady who had had experience In Idaho pac king houses. The net result of his efforts was that he was awarded a number of tho most valuable prizes and trophies which were put up. On the business side he not only received a high price for the choice apples left after his show stock was selected, but was offered $3 a box straight for his exhibit fruit. This instance not only points to the immense educational value of these national fruit exhibits in providing a stimulus for better efforts, but shows what is even more importantthat after all is said and done It is more tbe man and his method than it is climate and soil that are the chief determining factors in the attainment of success in the fruit business. This man's achievement should be a source of encouragement to fruit growers in all sections. POOR CLAY TILE. Not long ago there appeared an article in this department warning prospective users of draintile against cement tile improperly made. A friend who is engaged in the manufacture of cement tile in a letter received a short time ago admits the truth and fairness of the article, but thinks it gives the impression that no poor clay tile are made. We are glad to state that this is far from the truth. If the clay body from which the tile is made contains an excess of lime and magnesium or other ingredients aside froi the siliccn and aluminium compounds, which should largely compose It, they are quite likely to lack uniformity of texture, will be too brittle and are apt to go to pieces when exposed to ordinary soil or air conditions. And it goes without saying that a collapsed clay tile is jast as worthy of condemnation and strict avoidance as a shoddy cement tile. As In the case of the cement tile, much will depend upon the integrity and reputation of the firm manufacturing. Th only point In favor of the clay tile Is that there Is not the incentive present to scrimp expense in the cost of manufacture, as is the case with the manufacturer of cement tile in the use of poor ssnd and in th reduction of the per cent of cement below the proper amount. A tile drain system is no better than the poorest sution In it; hence he who has in view such a system of drainage should exercise the greatest caution that the tile used should be above defect or reproach, and this holds true equally of both the burned clay and he cement product.

the Farmers FAMILY AND MARKET ORCHARD. For the apple orchard which is r produce fmit for family use only h does very well to set several varieties which will answer the several pur poses for which the fruit is used anO will cover as long a season of consumption as possible. But if the apples are to be grown for the market it is by all means best to restrict the varieties set to one or two kinds which are known to be prolific and hardy and will fetch a good price at the season when one must market them. A buyer would always prefer to haDdle a carload of fruit of uniforn quality and one variety than a cou glomerate, mixed up assortment, even if the sc-vcr:'l varieties ripened at tbe same timc which is rarely the case. AVe are wc.l a--sre of the fact that if loft to himself many a nurseryman will load lib? patrons up with just as mauy varie:ies good, bad and indifferentas he will take, but he ignores the conditions which make the largest success possible when he does so. Many a colt is weak and wabbly at birth because Its dam has had little or no exercise during pregnancy, coupled with a diet in which corn has formed too large -a part. Moderate work will keep the mare In the best of health, and this is also best for the colt. The young things the lambs and little pigs will be putting in appearance within a few weeks now, and if suitable quarters, dry and clean, are not already provided for lambing and farrowing they should be before tbe time arrives. Much young stuff is annually lost through neglect in this one particular. In localities wbere the winter weather is cold and the snow so deep as to keep the fowls from having free range a scratching shed with south exposure should be provided adjoining tbe poultry house. Here in the warmer hours of the day the hens will gather and should be made to scratch for their small grain ration. Where the manure cannot be spread at once on accumulating it shoAl be so handled that there will be tbeHeast possible loss of its fertilizing elements from rain and weather until the Job can be done. Careful tests which have been made show that if left to leach manure will lose half of its value ia the course of four or five months. In several states dogs are considered property and are given a nominal value of a dollar simply to establish their legal status. In these states an owner may recover damages if bis dog is killed without good excuse and is also held responsible for damage that the dog may be responsible for, be it killing sheep, causing runaways or other form of trespass. As a rule th low, wet acres are the richest in fertilizing elements and will be the most productive if properly tiled. In the inauguration of the more Intensive type of agriculture which must surely come with a steady increase in population and cheap lands about all taken up, this redemption of the wet acres ought to receive an ever Increasing attention. Individuality la cows has been given a thorough test of late at the Wisconsin experiment station. At the end of the testing period, three years. It was found that the receipts from one cow exceeded her cost of keep by $110. while tbe combined profit of five other cows for the same time was only ? 114, but a trifle more than tbe same return, and that, too, with nearly fire times the amount of feed and work bestowed on the one. There ought to be a suggestion or two In these figures for the practical dairyman.

"Semper Paratus" Motto of Revenue Service Little Cutters That Patrol the Coast Lines of the Country Here Rendered Wonderful

(BY SYDNEY ESPEY.)' Washington, March 12. "Semper paratus" (always ready) is the motto borne by the United States revenue cutter service of which much has been heard lately in connection with tho search of the Ill-fated naval tug Nina and of the rescue of storm-tossed vessels engaged in the coastwise trade of the United States. This organization which is compos ed of twenty vessels, 250 commission ed officers and 1,500 petty officers and enlisted men guards the coast of the United States, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Alaska and does patrol duty on the Great Lakes. During the past year, the cutters assisted 156 vessels, the talue of which together with their cargoes, amounted to ?14.000,000. During the last five years the entire ser vice lias assisted 1.092 vessels unable to help themselves, representing, ap proximately, i'roiii appraisements of vessels and carproes, $43,000,000. Not only is this important branch of the treasury department confined to the assistance rendered to disabled, vvrecked or stranded vessels, but the work of the revenue cutter service extends to the collection of customs, prevention of smuggling, life saving and a hundred and one different things Incident to water commerce and navigation. Especially during the winter season, from December 1 to April 1, the service is in constant demand. This is a season when dangers of all kinds, beset ships at sea. particularly those cruising off the Atlantic coast states. During the past winter, the weather on this coast has been severe and numerous strong gales and high seas have brought disaster to an unusually large number of vessels. In some cases numbers of persons have been reported as missing and it is not until months afterwards sometimes, that reports are obtained concerning their whereabouts. Wben information is received of a vessel in distress usually, a wireless message several revenue cutters at once respond. Captains of vessels know that the call meets with instant response no matter how the sea may be running and whether a gale is blowing or not. The service was created to succor disabled vessels of all kinds and the men who are employed on this mission fully expect to cope with conditions. Each winter the president by special direction commissions the revenue cutters on the Atlantic coast to cruise actively for the assistance of distressed shipping. That the work is zealously performed, and with much efficiency is attested by the large shipping Industries of the country in letters sent by them to the secretary of the treasury. The work is carried on now under much better conditions and circumstances than in the past by the general adoption of wireless outfits by many merchant vessels. All disasters at sea are promptly reported and responded to by the cutters. Th wonderful utility of the wireloss was demonstrated at the time of the disaster to the steamship Republic. When the call was received four revenue cutters responded from the various stations, starting from distant points along tbe coast to the assistance of the sinking ship. A boat from the Cutter Gresham rescued the last survivor as the ship went down. According to the officials of the service, one of the greatest dangers of the sea is the existence of derelicts hulks of wrecked vessels that drift aimlessly In the paths of commerce. One half of the accidents, it is reported, that bring disasters to vessels Is brought about by collision with one of these hulks. To remove these dangers to navigations the government has specially commissioned tbe revenue cutter Seneca for this purpose. It3 special duty is to remove all obstructions to navigation anywhere along the Atlantic seaboard. She has been specially fitted out with various kinds of wrecking apparatus and has a full complement of high explosives which are utilized for the purpose of tearing a bulk to pieces when necessary. The arduous part of the work performed by the cutters naturally falls in the winter time when seas run high and gales and storms are every day occurances. To rescue passengers from steamer, to fasten lines to a vessel and tow It Into port and to remove dangerous derelicts from the sea are "all in the days work." To secure a number of large charges of a high explosive to a floating derelict by means of small whale boats when the seas run from twenty to thirty and often 50 feet high at a temperature commonly experienced in the winter off the New England coast is a task calling for nerve and judgment of an exceptional character. An incident of this kind is described in a sen-ice report by the captain of the revenue cutter, Androscoggin. during the search for the steam lighter Columbia, when the cutter cruised from the coast of Maine to as far south as Cape Hatteras. He says "a remarkable feat of endurance was perCar extra f aaey In transit. Be in 14tb or 15th. Come Early. J. Rnnge & Co.

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formed by Carpenter Abrahamson, attached to this cotter, when an effort was being made to get a line fast to a derelict found off Diamond Shoals." For several hours, it appears, Abrahamson was lashed to the upturned keel of the derelict while a number of sharks swam near by. Big seas swept over tbe bottom of the derelict and had Abrahamson not lashed himself to the hulk he would have been swept into the sea with little chance of being saved. The Androscoggin discovered the derelict on the morning of January 21 and launched one of her small boats containing Abrahanson. who carried a large auger with him for the purpose of boring a hole in the keel of the derelict through which a line might be rove and the wreck towed into port. The boat could not He alongside of the derelict as the seas were, tremenduous and for a time it was I thought that the boat would have to! turn back to the cutter. Abrahamson said he would try to jump from the boat to the keel of the derelict and a minute afterwards leaped and landed on the bottom of the ill-fated schooner where he was fortunate enough to get a good hold on the keel. He made a cleat and quickly lashed himself to the hulk. It was three hours before the carpenter finished his work. The seas continued to break over him and numbers of times he' was, lost from view as the derelict rose and fell in the trough of the sea. He remained there until he had finished his work. Each year a number of cutters stationed on the Pacific coast make cruises into the Arctic ocean and in the waters of Bering sea where they perform duties of a very important character In connection with the enforcement of law, the patrol for the preservation of the fur seal herd and in the public interests generally. With the large Increase of late years in the number of merchant vessels plying In Alaskan waters during the season of navigation the revenue cutters on these northern cruises have assisted in many cases of distress. While the majority of the vessels on the Pacific coast are cruising In northern waters one or more cutters are retained to safeguard the western coast of the United States proper. The revenue cutter service is a military arm of the government attacked to and under the treasury department. The service had its inception in the act of the first congress, approved by President George Washington on Aug. 4, 1790 and constituted the original naval force of the country, being organized before the actual establishment of the United States navy. Th first appointment of officers in th service was made from among those who served In the Continental navy and a large part of the enlisted force were men who served the colonies afloat In the great struggle for Independence. There being at that time no navy department, the service was placed under the treasury where it has remained ever since. The officers of the service are commissioned by the president and are on exactly the same footing as regards rank and pay as the officers of the army and the navy. Commissioned officers of the line are appointed from cadet graduates of the school of instruction at Arundel Cove, Md. Cadets are appointed as a result of competitive examinations open to the I country at large. They undergo a j course of Instruction, ordinance and gunnery, mathematics, engineering, law, chemistry and physics, English history, French and hygiene, military discipline of a character as search ..The Indianapolis.. DENTISTS Drs. Wineinger & Wilson Will now be found at their new location, rooms 6 and 7 Cornstock Building, Just east of the Westcott Hotel. Every Thursday

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Worth G. Ross. The esprit do corps j and the personnel of the service is of a high order, developed and fostered! by an honorable record covering 120 years. Presenting Arms to a Cat. About the middle ef the last century a very high English official died in a fortress at place that Is one of the centers of Brahmanic orthodoxy, and at the moment whea the news of his death reached the sepoy guard at the main gate a black cat rushed out of it The guard presented arms to the cat as a salute to the flying spirit of the powerful Englishman, and the coincidence took so firm a hold of tbe locality that up to a few years ago neither exhortation or orders could prevent a Hindoo sentry at that gate from presenting arms to any cat that passed out at night Bombay Times. Her Proof. "Why." asked the Judge, "do yon think jour husband Is dead? You say you naveu't heard from him for more than a year. Do you consider that reasonable proof that he has passed out of existence?" "Yes. your honor. If he was still alive he'd be asking me to send him money." Chicago Record-Herald. Her Mild Complaint. Patient Parent Georgie, what do you think I found in my bed last nlsht? Georgie What was it, mamma? Patient Parent A railroad train and a fire engine. Harper's Bazar. Sure. Mrs. Church Are your children being brought up to help themselves? Mrs. Gothem. Oh. yes; I never lock the cooky Jar! Yonkers Statesman. Te Happy Family Circle. Father and mother, sisters and brothers, soon fet to know one another's intimate affairs, and the little bowel and liver disturbances sooa be come household comment. It is weU to remember that in constipation and indigestion, and other troatiles of the stomach, liver and bowels a quick core can be had by the use o( Dr. Caldwell's Syrnp Pepsin. Take it tonight and you will feel perfectly well ia the morning. Price only SO cents and SI at druggist. 710 3lln St- Ju5iM02tt

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