Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 258, 25 July 1911 — Page 10

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THE BICmiOKD F2LIXADIUM' AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TXTESDAX; JUIiY 25, 1911.

RACE COIlGHtSS III LOIIDOIITHIS WEEK Nearly All the People of the World Will Be Represepted by Delegates.

(National News Association) London, July 25. For the first time In the history of the" world representatives of every known rectal division will meet In conference to plan a campaign looking toward an melioration of the hatred and Jealousy today prevalent among the three great divisions of the earth's Inhabitants The Mongolian, Caucasian, and Ethopian. The first of these sessions will take place tomorrow in the auditorium of the University of London, continuing through July 29th. The International Races' Congress is the name given to this convention. Speakers of every nationality will be present, and some of the most nromlnent philanthropists, theolo gians, statesmen and economists of the world will deliver addresses.There will be eight sittings of half a day each. The subjects to be discussed are: General conditions of progress. Peaceful contact between civilizations. Special problems in inter-raclal economics. The modern conscience in relation to racial questions. Positive suggestions for promoting lnter-racial friendliness. Among the writers of the papers are: Sir Sydney Olfver, Sir Charles Bruce, Dr. Felix Adler of New York, chairman of the honorary general committee of the congress, Sir John MacDonnell, Sir Harry Johnston, Baron D'Estournelles de Constant and many others equally well known throughout the world. The convention has received the endorsement of the court of arbitration and of the delegates to the second Hague conference, besides a great number of churchmen of all denominations together with those high In the political life of the world. This meeting between the East and the West, the North and the South marks a new era in the inter-racial affairs of the world. Its object will be the amelioration of the racial prejudices and a world de campaign of the peace and arbitration movement so auspiciously launched by Andrew Carnegie and others. It will endeavor to overcome a better understanding between the delebates the rivalry and misunderstanding that for ages has been rife among the different peoples of the world and it is hoped it will ultimately solve the question that for ages has been meet among world powers how to reach an understanding between the broad divisions of society that Inhabit the different quarters of the earth. ' It Is to an American that credit must be given for the inception of this movement. Dr. Felix Adler, of New York, Is the man who first made IU ausKCiliuu luai uai lancu ure in the coming congress. Speaking at a conference at Eisenbach In July, 1906, he suggested the holding of a congress to ascertain how' far it was possible to bring the conscience of the modern world to bear upon the problems presented by racial division. At the time of Its utterance, Dr. Adler's suggestion was received with great acclaim and still greater doubt. It was deemed im possible to bring together represents , tives of the races of the world. The Idea, however, gained favor with time, and after years spent in preparation a date was set and representatives of the world wide cations agreed to the convention. The universal character of the con Tentlon Is shown by the following excerpts from the list of racial repre sentatives: Bra jendranath Seal, Behar, India; Professor Felix V. Lus -chan. University of Berlin; John W, Robertson, M. P.; Professor D. S. Jkfargeliouth, Oxford University; Dr. Christian L. Lange, Secretary of the .interparliamentary Union; Wu Ting Fang. . Shanghai, , China; Professor Tungo Takebe, University of Tokio flalA Tm v PnnntanMnnn'le tt tv ,i " ' ' 4 That the congress Is no mere chl fcerical hallucination of idealists, but. a heal power for the promotion of kfAod will between races is evidenced la Ita enthusiastic championship by recognised throughout the world authorities on International relatks Among these enthusiastic advo- , the Right Hon. Lord Weardale of tagtand,. a member of the first Interutional Congress and one of the many prominent advocates of peace is pernio the most optimistic. In speaking ot the congress and what it hopes to accomplish. Lord Weardale Bays: .. "Slnet the birth of history conquerors of tatomlUble strength of character have endeavored by every means to subjugite the world and to see reunited everywhere their own ideas and the civilization which they represented, with 8mm success. Tomorrow this great undertaking will be set afoot in the only way possible a convention of representatives ot the world wide racial divisions. That inestimable good will be the resvut, I firmly believe. "The meeting of the International Races' Congress tomorrow will look toward the ameMorUi of the unfriendly attitude t Viie 8t toward the East, an attitude. tnt tas created a new situation wUJcn g (yrcing the Eastern peoples Into m pSsie, and later, perhaps, into tin crr-,re militarism, the serious cwnBeq.nces of wuivu. lur iu jrcv-? V" toe It is impossible to forete ol. exaggerate, This and other problMfag to be dis cussed clothe the openg of the congress with the imports", ce of the beginning of a new era "in tL history of the world an era whose effect on his tory can only be Ju!ged by prosperity." 'In addition to the wWe spread in terest with which the deliberations of the congress will be greeted, one of the principal attractions will be an organized exhibition. 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Three men prominent In the First International Race Congress, London, England. From left to right are Dr. Felix Adler, the eminent American scientist, who is at the head of the movement that lead to the convention of world wide representatives; Baron D'Estournelles de Constant, the famous peace advocate, and Wu Ting Fang, who will represent his people in the deliberations of the Congress.

congress; pictures of town and country life throughout the world, and a complete national collection of scien tific and philosophical magazines, together with a select library of books on athropology and race problems. A CHEERFUL STRAP-HANGER Every man who gives his seat in a street car to a lady is not actuated by politeness. In lots of cases his flan-. nel underwear has been shrun.. by beIng washed with poor soap, and stand- ( ing is more comfortable. j It Hewitt's Easy Task soap is used. flannels go through the wash without being shrunk and retain their original downy softness. It's five cents a cake and goes farther. OLD TIME HAT STAMPS. Death Used to Be th Penalty In England For Forging Them. Hats hare in England been subject to very severe protective enactments. The blocked beaver hat, for instance. Imported by Sir Walter Raleigh from the Low Couutries, won its way so rapidly that in 1571 Queen Elizabeth passed an act to protect the making of "thrummed" caps, made from wool, for the advantage of the landed proprietors, whose sheep furnished the material. The statute provided that every male person "shall on Sundays and holidays wear on his head a cap of velvet wool made in England, penalty, 3s. 6d. per day. About a century later the law. for which there is nothing too high or too low, having taxed men's shoes, turned its attention once more to their hats and soon put a check on all improvements in the trade by requiring every vender of hats to tke out a license tinder a heavy penalty. Subsequently a stamp duty was imposed on all hats, which were officially marked inside where the maker's name now appears. The penalty for selling a hat without a stamp was 10, and the penalty for forging a hat stamp was death, whence, no doubt, the modern custom of the man who goes to church, sits down, looks into his hat to read his maker's name! London Chronicle. An English Sanctuary. Beverley minster, 180 miles north of London, is the shrine of St. John of Beverley, who died in the year 721. In 03S Athelstan, king of England, gave several privileges to the monastery, one being the privilege of sanctuary. This was not merely for man slaying; it was open to all wrongdoers except those who had been guilty of treason. For ordinary offenses, such as horse stealing, cattle stealing, being backward in accounts or being in receipt of suspected goods, a man came into sanctuary about a mile from the monastery or church. There used to be four crosses on the main roads leading to Beverley marking the limit of the area. In cases of manslaughter and murder it was not sufficient to be within one of these crosses. Before the fugitive could, claim sanctuary be must enter the church and seat himself in a stone chair known ns the "frid stool" or "freed chair." To this place many fled for refuge from all parts of the country. Appropriate. The worshipers In a certain chapel had some trouble to keep their faces straight a sjiort time ago. During the service some commotion was caused by a gentleman-who accidentally ignited a box of wax matches in his pocket and was trying to put them out, while his alarmed neighbors struggled equally hard to help him. The minister, being shortsighted, could not make out the reason of the disturbance, and. thinking to diplomatically cover. the iucldent, he innocently said: "Brethren, there is a little noise going on. TXatil it is over let us sing 'Sometimes a Light Surprises. "London Answers. ' A New Reason.. Annette, aged three, has two rery talkative little sisters, and sometimes she finds it difficult to make herself heard at the table. One day when the others had been monopolizing the conversation longer than she liked Annette raised her finger with a warning gesture and whispered half aloud: "Everybody keep still. My foot's asleep." Delineator. Trua Charges. She Did you see where some man declares tht women are not honest? He Well, he's right in saying so. She (fiercely) When did yon ever know me to do a dishonest thing? He (tenderly) When you robbed me of my peace of mind and stole my heart, you dear lit-

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HONOR WJEFFEOSOH Preble's Oldest Citizen Observes 93rd Birthday. (Palladium Special) Eaton, O., July 25. Bearing the distlnction of having lived in Preble county longer than any other person, 77 consecutive years, William JefferSOn Monday celebrated his 93rd birthday anniversary. The weight of these! long years bear greatly upon him and his condition has been greatly enfeebled, and because of this fact the cel ebration was marked by nothing which would excite or worry him. Many of his old friends paid him a visit and he was given a generous shower of post cards in remembrance of the day. Besides bearing the distinction of having lived in the county longer than any other person, he is also celebrated as the pioneer in Masonic fraternities, for more than fifty years ago he was initiated into the order. Mr. Jefferson was born in Sussex county, Delaware, but came to Preble county in 1834, and later for several years was identified with "Uncle" Wavren Campbell, a pioneer now dead, in the dry goods business. He was also engaged in the grocery business a few years with his son-in-law, George H. Lehman, at whose home he now resides. During his residence here he has witnessed the wonderful transformation of the county from a veritable wilderness to one of the most prosperous agricultural sections in the State, and his reminiscences of events most vivid in his memory are delightfully fascinating. As a politician his activites have been limited, although he was one of the organizers of the Harrison Club, formed during the Harrison campaign. One by one the members of this county-famed club have crossed the Great Divide, until now he is the only one remaining. Besides Mrs. George H. Lehman, Mrs. Callie Potter, of Minneapolis, Kan., and Mrs. Walter Boyce, of Kansas City, Kan., are daughters. A cup of i!ugsr. A large china cup with a handle was shoved across the couuteraud a child's voice said. "Ma wants a cupful oJ' sugar." The grocer filled the cup, weighea the sugar, poured it back into the cup and said. "Two cents." To a customer who expressed surprise at his willinguess to sell groceries In such small quantities he said: "Have to in this neighborhood. Most of these people live from meal to meal, which means that they buy things bj measure instead of weight. Reckoned by the cupful, the spoonful or the pailful, they know Just how much of anything they need. In order to satisfy both customers and the inspector of weights and measures we measure first to suit the trade, then weigh afterward." New York Sun. Hit Trick. A pearl belonging to her brooch had got fastened in the lace of her collar. He offered to disentangle it. "That's a great trick of mine. he said as he wrestled with it. "Separating pearls from" . "People?" she interrupted in a fright. "No." said he; "from laces." New York Fress. (CO

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A Riddle Making Epoch. There have been epochs at which riddle making has beea more especially in vogue, and such epochs would appear to occur at seasons of fresh Intellectual awakening. Such an epoch there was at the first glimmering of new intellectual light in the second half of the seventh century. This was the age of Aldhelm. bishop of Sherborne, the first in the roll of AngloLatin poets. He left a considerable cumber of enigmas in Latin hexame

ters. Aldhelm died in 1709. Before his time there was a collection of Latin riddles that bore the name of Symhosius. Of this work the date is unknown. We only know that Aldhelm used it. and we may infer that it was then a recent product. The riddles of Symphosius were uniform in shape, consisting each of three hexameter lines. Cornhill Magazine. Chaldean Tablets. The clay tablets of Chaldea. probably the very earliest writing materials used by man. were of different sizes, the largest being flat and measuring 9 by 6 inches, while the smallest were slightly convex and in some cases not more than an inch long. In the same ruins with the tablets have been found the glass lenses which were used by their readers. The writing was done, while the tablets were still soft, by a little iron tracer, not pointed, but triangular at the end. By slightly pressing this end on the soft moist clay the inscriptions were made. The tablets, having been inscribed on both sides and accurately numbered, were baked in ovens and stored away in the state libraries. New York American. A Mistake Somewhere. "Is it true. Miss Gertie." he said, "that there are just two things a woman will jump at a conclusion and a mouse?" "No," she answered; "there is a third, Mr. Philip." After thinking the matter over a few moments he tremblingly made her an offer, but she didn't jump at it. He was not the right man. Two Men. A feeble man can see the farms that are fenced and tilled, the houses that are built. The strong man sees the possible houses and faims. His eye makes estates as fast as the sun breeds clouds. Emerson. High Class. Teacher What class of birds does the hawk belong to. Tommy? Tommy Birds of prey. Teacher Now, Johnny, to what class does the quail belong? Johnny Birds on toast. Chicago News. A Sure Cure. "Doctor, my wife has lost her rolce KVhat can I do about it?" "Try getting home late some night" Boston Transcript. GENNETT THIS WEEK Mae LaPorte Stock Co. TO-NIGHT "MISS PATSY" One of the Funniest Plays Ever . Written. Daily 10c Matinees. 10, 20 and 30c. Evening AIL,

JUDGE FOX IS NOT AUTH0RHIST0BY Explains Connection with Proposed County History Publication.

Judge Henry C. Fox of the Wayne Circuit Court today issued the following statement: Concerning a proposed history of Wayne County that is being promoted by certain parties I deem it proper to make an explanation as far as my con nection with the venture is concerned. I want it distinctly understood that I am not the originator of the proposed history and have not or will not prepare any of its contents. I have no financial nor other interest in the matter. I have no information as to what the nature or scope, of the work will be. I have no acquaintance with nor knowledge of the persons or firm who propose to publish the book. Mote than a year ago a man who was a stranger to me called at my office and informed me that he represented a responsible publishing house who proposed to publish a history of Wayne County. He at the time gave me the name of the company, but I have forgotten It. He informed me that the company desired to have some person who had had some literary experience to act as editor-in-chief in the preparation of the work, and that William Dudley Foulke had recommended me as a suitable person for the position and that this was why he called. I told him that in my opinion it would be very doubtful is such an enterprise would succeed, as we already had a very good history of Wayne County. He said he Mas aware of this, but that Young's History was prepared years ago and was not as elaborate as it ought to be; that the company he represented proposed to publish a history much more elaborate and upon differ ent lines and bring it down to date. He further informed me that arrangements had been made with President Kelly of Earlham College, William Dudley Foulke, D. W. Comstock and other competent writers to contribute substantial and important articles for the proposed work. At first I declined to have anything to do with the matter, giving as a reason that my official duties required all my time and for this reason I could not do the required work properly. He, however, earnestly insisted that I should undertake the work. After some hesitation I consented to act as requested informing my interviewer at the time that I relied upon his representations as to the persons who were to contribute to the proposed history. He assured me that I could do this. He further said that all that would be required of me would be to examine the manuscripts as they were prepared and this was all I con sented to do. He informed me that the county would be canvassed for subscribers and reports would be made to me at short intervals; that as manu scripts were prepared they would be submitted to me for judgment. Since the time I agreed to act as above stat

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ed I have seen or heard but little of the party who interviewed me or of j the parties promoting the book. No : manuscripts have been submitted" to' me for examination. I have no information that any have or will be prepared. I have no knowledge or information of the scope of the proposed history or what its contents will be. I have had nothing to do with it in any way and will not in the future. The above are the facts in the case. If canvassers have represented otherwise in soliciting subscriptions, then such representations were untrue. I make this statement so persons who have subscribed

for the book may know whether the facts are correctly represented to them or not. HENRY C. FOX. Richmond, Ind.. July 24, 1911. r HIS EDITORIAL POLICY. Mark Twain Made a Clean Breast of " , ---.-:.; It to His Readers. Mark Twain took the editorial chair on tne -Buffalo Express in August. 1SG0, and -this is the paragraph in which he made the readers acquainted with bis new responsibility: "I only wish to assure parties having a friendly interest in the prosperity of this journal that 1 am not going to hurt the paper deliberately and inten tionally at any time. 1 am not goiug to introduce any startling reform or in any way attempt to make trouble. I am simply going to do my plain, unpretending duty when 1 cannot get out of it. I shall work diligeutly and honestly and faithfully at all times and upon all occhsious when privation and wnnt shall oomnel me to do so. In writing I shall always confine myself to the truth, except when it is attend ed with inconvenience. I shall with erlugly rebuke all forms of crime and misconduct, except when committed by the party inhabiting my own vest shall not make any use of slang or vulgarity upon any occasion or in any rirenmstances and shall never use profanity except in discussing house rent and taxes. Indeed, upon second thought, I will not eveti then, for It is inelegant, un-Chrlstian and degrading I shall not often meddle with politics, because we have a political editor who is already excellent and only needs a term in the penitently to be perfect I shall not write any poetry unless 1 conceive a spite against the subscrib ers." . . Spain's Financial Trouble. Spain has beea bankrupt four times in a century, the last being for ko, 000.000 In 1SS2. . Everything in MUSIC! I wish to announce that I will keep a good line of Strings for Violin and all other instruments. Also anything else in the Music Line. WALTER RUNGE 22 North 9th St. Bowling Alley

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