Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 266, 2 August 1911 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGBAM. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 1911. .

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'COASTS HELPLESS BEFOREJBIG GUIIS 1 Admiral Bowles Say? 14-inch Rifles Would Worfc Havoc on Defenses.

(National News Association) Boston, Aug. 2. Rear Admiral Francis T. Bowles, U. S. N., retired, says: "The adoption of a 14-inch gun "which would shoot with accuracy at a distance of twelve or fifteen miles would revolutionize naval varfare. It would make all the coast defense of 'the present day practically useless." A fleet of battleships equipped with ' 14-inch guns could send i ito Boston messenger of death and destruction sufficient to reduce the entire city to ruins before the coast defenses could train their guns on the hostile fleet, he believes, and the coast defenses would be practically useless. 'If the new 14-inch guns turn out as uccesful as is hoped," says the admiral, "their destructive power will be terrific. Not only is the impact very great and their penetrating power practically unlimited, but also the explosion of the shell would play havoc that would be appalling:. 'There is no question that the general introduction of guns of very large caliber, such as the new 14-inch, will revolutionize warfare. It will make many changes nepessary to naval construction. For instance, it will necessitate the improvement of armor. The plates will have to be made thicker or of more Impenetrable material In order to withstand the Increased striking power of the new ordinance. "The coast defenses would be nothing but a last resort. Their value would be Impaired. They would serve perhaps only to withstand an actual Invasion, should the enemy resort to this after having completely demolished the coast cities. "The upshot of all this matter Is 'that the way to prevent a naval invasion Is to have a fleet which can successfully prevent it. Ships are about the only thing which would prevent destruction of our seacoast in case of war. "It seems to me that the answer to this problem of coast defense is made by the submarine. I believe that the submarine is going to be taken more seriously every year by naval experts. It is the most deadly enemy of the battleship. In the recent experiments made with them, submarlns have proven themselves capable of doing great things. They can prevent an Invasion by a hostile fleet even In the absence of a hone fleet of battleships." Got What Sha Wanted. "I can stand for some things, but not for everything." said the clerk ns be watched a stylishly dressed young woman leave the store. "What is the matter?" asked the proprietor, who had walked up unobserved. , "That woman who Just left bustled np to the counter and asked to see men's shirts. I showed her every tyle and color we carry. After inspecting - the entire stock she rose and thanked me sweetly, adding: 'I didn't wish to purchase any. You see. I am making my husband some shirts, and I wanted to be sure 1 was doing them right. My husband i very particular about the finish of his shirts.' And they say married women are so considerate." The I Mm Hinilcd aud walked away. BoHtor I'ruveler. The Sun. It is computed that the temperature Of the sun would be expressed by 18. 000 degrees of Fahrenheit's thermometer, or about ninety times the temperature of boiling water. This is about flve times the temperature that man is able to produce by artificial means. The light given off from the surface of the sun is reckoned as being 5,300 times more intense than that of tb molten metal in a Bessemer converter, though that is of an almost blinding brilliancy, or, if we' compare It with the oxyhydrogen flame, the sun sheds light equal In brilliancy to 146 times the Intensity of the limelight. Plant. That Feigns Daath. ' In South America there is a plant. j species of mimosa, which resorts to death felgnlug. evidently for the purpose of preventing grass eating anlRials from entiug it. In Its natural state this plant has a vivid green hue. . bat directly it is touched by a human finger or by any living animal it collapses into a tangle of apparently dead and withered stems. Among British wild plants the most sensitive to touch is the insectivorous sundew ' of English bogs. London Globe. ANSWER IT HONESTLY. iAre the Statements of Richmond Citizens Not More Reliable Than Those of Utter Strangers 7 ; This is a vital question. It is fraught with interest to Richmond. It permits of only one answer. It cannot be evaded or Ignored. A Richmond citizen speaks here, Bpeaks for the welfare of Richmond. A citizen's statement is reliable. An utter stranger's doubtful. Home proof is the best proof. Arthur Watson, S39 S. Sixth St., Richmond. Ind says: "It is with the greatest pleasure that I add ray name to the long list of endorsers of Doan's Kidney Pills. This remedy completely cured me of a bad case of kidney complaint. I procured Doan's Kidney Pills from Conkey's Drug Store and I recommend them at every opportunity." For sale by all dealers. Price 80 irents. Foster-Mllburn Co, Buffalo, Hew Yorkv-sole agents for the United States. Remember the came Doan's and take bo other.

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A i Local Theaters At the Murray The show at the Murray this week is of surpassing merit and is worthy of the generous patronage accorded it. There is not a weak spot in the bill and it is varied enough to suit all tastes. The Great Carlos, electrical cartoon ist has the only act of its kind on the vaudeville stage and with it he is master. He sits at a desk twenty feet before a screen and with light ning brush strokes applied to a slide covered with lamp black he produces character studies of every description. His strokes as he makes them on the slide are reflected upon the screen by means of a steropticon and a set of mirrors. With a half dozen flourishes he produces in outline the features of Washington, Lincoln, Sitting Bull, and other celebrated charactetrs of history. A single flourish transform a plump negress into a society belle. Another flourish creates from a rat like coiffure the latest mode in headgear. Besides this wonderful cartoonist there are four other features; Carley Carlos, the bewitching little Spanish dancer, as pretty and graceful a being as ever tripped on the local stage. The Smith Bros, who display almost superhuman strength and have established the limit of human endurance Elliott and Weset in an eccentric dance the like of which has never be fore been seen In this city; and last but not least Jeanette Adler, a remar kably handsome young lady with a beautiful voice, and the knack of using it to the best advantage. Keith Stock Company. The Keith Stock company, the best repertalre organization ever seen in this city continues to prove that the theatre going public of Richmond like good productions. They presented last night Joe Welches' great success, The Peddler" and judging from the large amount of applause during the acts, the performance must have pleased. This afternoon "Mam Zelle" one of the most sensational plays ever written. Tonight for the first time ever seen here at popular prices Mr. Keith will offer the play made famous by the late Ezra Kendall." He was starring in this play at the time of his death. The play itself needs no introduction as most everyone knows and is familiar with this bill. The prices for the matinees are ten cents and a few reserved at twenty. Evening ten, twenty, thirty and fifty. The vaudeville is also changed at every perform ance. BANK ROBBERS ARE HUNTED BY A POSSE (National News Association) Harlem, Mont., Aug. 2. Posses to day are scouring the woods near here for two robbers, who with another man robbed the First National bank of Harlem. The third bandit is dead here. He was shot early in the chase and all the booty was found in his pockets. The bandits were pursued as a result of their own daring. After robbing the bank, one of - the fired a shot which brought Marshall TaswelL TasweU killed the man with the loot.

A Midsummer's Day

IN AND TO THE WOMAN'S PREFERS THE JAIL TO A CRUEL WORLD Joe Jones, a familiar police character, prefers the food and company afforded at the county jail to the harsh and cruel world. Jones was arrested July 24 on the charge of drunk and Mayor -Zimmerman told him he could either leave the city for a period of six months or take a fine of $25 and costs and thirty days in the county jail, making a total of sixty-five days' confinement in the county bastile. Jones first elected the former, but after eight days absence he returned last evening and fearing that the mayor's order would not be carried out unless he did something to encourage it, Jones proceeded to become intoxi cated and was arrested. BLIND OBEDIENCE. Did as the Judge Told Him and Was Wall Paid For It. A gentleman bad a bead gardener who never thougbt ot having a holiday or missing a day from work and so somewhat surprised bis employer by asking him if he could have nixt Friday off." His request was immediately granted, but on the Saturday be did not show np, and a week went past, and then a fortnight, and still no sign of Mike. The gentleman reluctantly employed another man in Mike's place. About three months afterward be was surprised on going into the grounds to find Mike at work just as if nothing bad happened. "Where have you been. Michael?' he asked. "Well, sorr, it's loike this: Ton remlmber the day you let me off? 1 had to appear at tbe coort as a witness. When I gets there I sees tbe ould glut with the wig on Ms 'ead and is specs on tbe tip of 'is nose, " 'Michael Dooley.' sex 'e. lis, sorr.' tea I. Go into tbat box.' says ',, -Right, sorr.' sex L Swear sea 'e. "1 did as 'e told me. though .1 don't nse bad language as a rule. "Three months for contlmpt of coort.' sex 'e. "And they've only Just let me out. sorr. Pearson's. ACCUSED AS A WITCH. Tried For "Conversing With the Devil In the Form of a Cat." Jane Wen bam was Indicted at the Hertfordshire assizes on March 4. 1712. for "conversing with the devil in tbe form of a cat," under the provisions of the act of 1604, repealed in 1736. Her prosecutors wished to have her also indicted for practicing witchcraft to the barm of Ann Thorn, a servant girl sixteen years old. but this was not allowed, although evidence was produced at the trial to show what injury had been done the victim by means of crooked pins and by placing cakes and cats' hairs in Ann Thorn's pillow and how the prisoner bad caused the death of some cattle simply by walking through a turnip field. The jury brought her In "guilty, and Mr. Justice Powell passed sentence of death, but took steps to quash the verdict. Wen ham's prosecutors published an account of tbe case, but their arguments were pulverized by scientific men- Jane Wenham herself was liberated and taken under the protection of Colonel Plummer. who gave her a cottage, and we are told by Dr. Hntcjdnson that ta 1720 the whole country was fully convinced of

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WESTCOTT TO ENTER Elgin Road Race, It Was Reported Today. With the national automobile road races at Elgin, 111., August 25-26, but a few weeks away, motoring Interest in this community already is centering about this greatest of western events, and many local motorists are planning to make the trip to Elgin In their machines and attending the meet. Although no local cars have yet been entered by either the Davis, Westcott or Pilot motor car companies, it is understood that in all probability the Westcott will enter at least one car. Mr. Ashley who is manager of the company, is at Indianapolis today, planning to make arrangements for entering a car. For months work has been in progress making the eight and a half mile course one of the most perfect in the west. The track has been rolled and packed and many thousands of gallons of crude oil will be soaked into the course, before the opening for practice for the drivers. Thousands of dollars have been spent to make this the best road course in America, and with the im provement which the road has undergone, there is little doubt but that fas ter time will be made than last year. when Ralph Mulford in his Lozier captured the trophy going at a rate of 62 miles per hour. The road has been widened from 16 to 50 feet so that four cars can race abreast. The dangerous Udina turn where so many accidents occurred last year has been widened to 80 feet. Similar improvements have been mado in other portions of the track. THE CHEERFUL FACE. Next to the sunlight of heaven is the cheerful (ace. Who has not fek its electrifying influence One glance at this face lifts us out of the mists and shadows into the beautiful, bright and warm within. A host of evil passions may lurk around the door, but they never enter and abide there. The cheerful face will put them to shame and Bight. JUDGE TELLS WHY MEN GO BANKRUPT "After all. It is not strange," says a judge who presides in many bankruptcy case, "that the ordinary type of bankrupt exhibits in his face and general condition a woeful lack of strength and mental concentration. I believe the cause of their failure is lack of that vitality and "combative nerve-strength so absolutely necessary to keep a man up and doing." Nerves are all that make you. whether you are a man. woman or child. The most powerful nerve vitaliser and blood purifier is without doubt Make-Man Tablets. They are wonder-workers and absolutely safe Tor thin-blooded and nerve-wrecked men. women and children. Trial treatment sent free on request by Make-Man Tablet Co, Dept. 12. Chicago. - If you feel "all in," are despondent, nervous, can't sleep, got Kidney or Liver Trouble, or Rheumatism. It's Make-Man Tablets you need. Sold and recommended by Clem Thistlethwaite's two drug stores. Sth and North E

The Scrap Book

A Good Shot. Bill Jones was an eccentric character, a local justice of the peace in a South Carolina town. He was exceedingly tall so attenuated, ta fact, that but for his hat he would not have cast a shadow. One night a number of fellow bon vivants Joined him in a symposium, and many mint juleps were consumed. One of the party unsteadily produced a revolver. It was accidentally discharged, and a bullet struck Bill Jones in the leg. Conscience stricken and wabbly with excitement and juleps, the owner of tbe weapon hastened to the home cf tbe nearest doctor and pulled the doorbell. At length the physician, who bad himself been spending a riotous evening, stuck his head from the second story window. "Whazza mazzer?" he demanded thickly. "I Jush shot Bill Jones In the leg, replied tbe man below. "Shot Bill Jones in the leg" repeated the doctor wonderingly. "Thash wha I shaid." returned the offender "shot Bill Jones in the leg." The doctor gazed down upon him admiringly. "Well." he said, "that wash a hell of a good shot" And he closed the window and went back to bed. The Hall o Fa ma. Walt not for luck to draw the bolt Nor chance give up her key. The door that opened for the great Is open yet for thee. Luck is a sleepy sentinel And Chance a fickle light. Many a man hath passed them both And entered In the night. Have little care if neither heed ' Thy clamor, call or din. Take up the magic torch and key And let thine own self In! Aloyslus Coll. . Snared Himself. Charles Mathews, the famous English actor, once indulged in bis talent for mimicry to his own misfortune. Mr. Tattersall, the well known auctioneer, was conducting a sale of blooded stock. "The. first lot, gentlemen," said Mr. Tattersall, "is a bay filly by Smolensko." "The first lot, gentlemen," echoed Mr. Mathews in the same tone of voice, "is a bay filly by Smolensko." The auctioneer looked somewhat annoyed, but proceeded. "Well, what shall we begin with?" "Well, what shall we begin with?' replied the echo. Still endeavoring to conceal his vexation, Mr. Tattersall called out, "One hundred guineas?" "One hundred guineas?" echoed Mathews. "Thank you, sir," cried Mr. Tattersall, bringing down the hammer with a bang, "the filly is yours r Could Ha Help It A lady and a little boy entered tbe car, but the boy squirmed and fidgeted so much on his seat that at last one of the other passengers expostulated: "For goodness' sake, keep your child still, madam!" . "I'm very sorry," said the mother, "but the truth Is until I get to the hospital I shan't be able to quiet him." "Dear me! What's the matter with him?" "He swallowed a teaspoon yesterday, and ever since he's been on the stir." The Law and the Lady. Pat Finnlgan had been summoned to jury duty. Coming downstairs one pjonilng dressed,', in his Sunday Lungs Declared SoundLife Insurance Granted We advertise Eckman's Alterative to tell those who have lung disease what has been done by its use. Gentlemen: "On the evening of May 13. 1907. I had five hemorrhages from the right lung. My hemorrhages kent up for one week I had twenty-eight in an. septic pneumonia developed. My doctor told me rny left luns had also become affected. I started to take Hickman's the last of August, 1907. and improved steadily. Since my recovery about a year ago. I was accepted for lite insurance, atter two examinations by a company that had previously rejected me." (Signed Affidavit) CHAS. MORGAN. 5553 Thompson St., Phila., Pa. Fuller details of above case on re quest. Eckman's Alterative Is for Bronchit tis. Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat and and Lung Affections. For sale by A. G. Luken & Co., and other leading druggists. Ask lor booklet of cured cases, and write to Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa., for additional evidence. Nyal's Beef, Iron and Wine will increase the appetite build you up, make you strong and healthy unequaled as a tissue builder. Quigley's Drug Stores. Use Queen Ready Mixed PAINT, $1.75 per Gal. Old Reliable Paint Co. H. C. SHAW, Mgr. 10 & 12 S. 7th. Phone 2230 Big Reduction On Hammocks For the next few days we will offer to all pleasure lovers, a fine line of Hammocks at onehalf regular price. - These Hammocks are all of best material, closely woven and regular lengths. Just the thing for these hot days. Lanier's Harness Store 827 Main St.

clothes, his 'wife looked at him and

said: "Where are you going. Paty He replied. "I'm going to coort.' "H'mr said tbe wife, and Pat stalk ed out. Next morning Pat came downstairs all shared and shorn, with the same suit of clothes on. "And where axe you going today T said the wife. "Sure, I'm going- to coort." Ye are, are ye? Pat went out and slammed the door. Tbe third morning Pat came in and sat down to the breakfast table with the same suit of clothes on and greeted his wife, who said: "And where are ye going this morning. Pat?" "I'm going to coort-" The wife laid her hands upon a rolling pin, stood before tbe door and said: "Ye're going to coort, are ye?" "Yls." said Pat. "No, yere not. If there's any coort ing to be done it will be done right here. Go upstairs and take off thim clothes." Newark Star. Worse Than the Third- Degree, A married man ran away with a silly young girl, and after an excitiug chase the elopers were finally cap tured and returned to their homes. Feeling in tbe town ran high, against the man. and a number of neighbor? were sitting together one evening discussing the Case. Naturally r everybody had an'ldea' ofbts own as to what action sbouU . betaken against the married' man. One suggested' jail for life., another said ninety yean- Ip tje penitentiary would do, and a taf&e&red tar and feathers.-X lltt'e.maowo aat in tbe corner looked upjanasjglled , "I hare a scheme." The remarked, "that beats aJl'of yourf .a mile." "What wetfkl you do.' with him?" the chorus asked. V? "I would turn him over, taj hit. wife's mother." said the quiet filttle man. Phlladelnhln Teleeranh. - -? V - Gilbert end Punofi.' When the late W. S. Gilbert wrote "The Yarn cf the Nancy Bell- he sent It to London Punch, but the editor returned it as being too bloodthirsty, for It will be remembered that "the elderly naval man" had practically eaten all of the Nancy's crew except himself, whereupon Gilbert sent tbe ballad to Fun. which accepted it with delight. Gilbert never forgave the insult he considered he had received from tbe editor of Punch and consistently refused to contribute to its pages up to the time of bis death. CHICHESTER S PILLS W THE L4KN BKANA. JC1 bora, Mld vttfc Bin aibbom. V Taka Umt. Bar ifrar , UrBN BtBANl PILLS. teaZi vcm kaov as Ba. Stfart. Ahrm Rcttobla SOIB SY CaJGGISTS EYERYVECS Terre ; Haute, ; Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co. EASTERN DIVISION Trains leave Richmond for Indian apolis and intermediate stations at 6:00 a. m.; 7:25; 8:00; 9:25; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 1:00; 2:25; 3:00; 4:00; 5:25; 6:00; 7:30; 8:25; 9:00; 10:00; 11:10. Limited Trains. Last Car to Indianapolis, 8:25 p. m. Last Car to New Castle, 10:00 p. m. Trains connect at Indianapolis for Lafayette, Frankfort, Crawfordsville, Terre Haute. Clinton, Sullivan, Martinsville, Lebanon and Paris, 111. Tickets sold through.

THE CHESAPEAKE A. OHIO RAILWAY OF INDIANA N. LEAVING TIME OF TRAINS AT RICHMOND. IND. Effective July 9, Westward; Jury 10, Eastward , Subject to Change Without Notice . 7:13 p. m. DAILY, Limited for Cincinnati, Washington, Baltimore, PhlVs ' adelphia. New York, Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia, and North Carolina points. 8:45 a. m. WEEK-DAYS Local for Cincinnati, connecting with P. F. V. Limited for the East. t , , 7:33 a. m. SUNDAYS Local for Cincinnati, connecting with F. P. y. Limited for the East , 4:15 p. m. WEEK-DAYS Local for Cincinnati. 7:15 p. m. SUNDAYS Local for Cincinnati. - - : 12:00 Noon DAILY Limited for Chicago' and West. ; ' 10:40 a. m. WEEK-DAYS Local for Chicago. . . ' -8:10 p. m. WEEK-DAYS Local for Chicago. ; 10:25 p. m. SUNDAYS Local for Chicago. . . Sleeping, Observation-Parlor, and Dining Can on Limited TralnsV ' Sleeping Cars on Night Trains. ,

Family Trade Supplied by Richmond Branch. 435-39

M I II l STERSP EllSIOn S Discussed by Presbyterian General Assembly.

SPRING LAKE, N. J- Aug. J It plans discussed by the executive commission of the Presbyterian General Assembly at a mc-eting here today are carried out the aged and needy ministers of the Presbyterian denomination are likely to have their wants provided for in future out of a $10,000,000 fund to be raised for that purpose. At the present time Presbyterian minis ters at the age of 70 and over, who have spent SO years in the ministry. receive $350 a year from the Board of Ministerial Relief. Ministers widows and disabled ministers receive smaller pensions, ranging from $300 down to $150. The income is scanty, and some veterans who have given their Uvea in the service of the church, and whose small salaries have given them no opportunity to save money, are left in a condition bordering upon dire want. The board of ministers relief believes it will b eable to provide adequate pensions if its endowment is in creased to $10,000,000. - The Right Case. ' - - - - , Teacher Sammy, in the sentence "I . have a book," what la the case of the pronoun I? Sammy (promptly) Nominative case, j Teacher Next boy. tell me la what ! case to put the noun "book." ; Next Bey (thoughtfully) Beekcaae. . "JuoH Cay" fttbsss Orixbsl cad Csss!s MALTED MILK! Th$ Fes d-drbi fir O ; More healthful than Tea or Codec, j Agrees with the weakest yipn. j Delicious, mvtgoraong and niSTsShus. Rich milk, malted zrwin. powder term. ! A quick hack prtparW it a tJ Take no sobstitxte. Aj&farUOaUGTSj Other are imitations. DON'T FORGET That NOW is the time to pro tect yourself . against loss by WINDSTORMS. Costs but little. C0UGAN. JENKINS & 0. Room 1, I. O. O. PBIdg. i Phono 1330. HAMMOCK'S AT A BIG DISCOUNT The Geo. Drcho Co. 517 Main St, J. F. BOWLETT, Mgr. S. 4th St. Phone 2185.