Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 222, 23 July 1912 — Page 3
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1912.
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DEVELOPS MUSCLE IN PECULIAR WAY jCuncliffe Gets Exercise by . Lighting Skyrockets and Pinwheels.
( Settin off skyrockets and starting fchrwheels whizzing has never yet een suggested as a model pursuit for uscular development. Yet Jimmie uneliffe, chief fireworks manipulator or the Pain "Last Days of Pompeii," fwhich is to appear here in August, ias an equipment of finely developed fcausoles and he has known no gymnasium nor outdoor stadium except the lots on which Pain exhibitions have been given. During the past 20 prears Cuncliffe has been the man on the job when it came to starting explosives skyward. Night after night, jnonth after month, Cuncliffe has awaited the signal to "begin firing" In all the Pain outputs. At the word Cuncliffe starts hustling. The scenery extends over 200 feet and Cuncliffe has run a nightly Marathon in and out dodging scenery and boxes of "props" while he touched off fuses for the various pyrotechnic displays. In all Cuncliffe has run and quickstepped hundreds of miles in pursuit of his calling. "I Jog over two miles every night," lie said, "sometimes springing and other times taking things more leisnirely. In the years I have been work ing for Pain I have traveled hundreds of miles. I started out a slim and sickly boy, but the work quickly built me up into an athlete. The smoke of powder constantly about me hasn't retarded my development to any extent, for the fumes rise quickly. At first it was fun for me to do that runIning, but as I grow older it becomes something of a task. During the past fthree years I have had to diet and train for the work. During my vacations, which come In the winter time, I take a little outdoor running every day, so that I can keep in shape for the opening of the Pain season." NOTICE EAGLES There will be work Wednesday night. fJuly 24th, the team appearing in their new uniforms. A buffet lunch will be served after the work. All members are urged to be present. Adam Elstro, W. P. LAug. Johannlng, Sec. Amusements THEATRICAL CALENDAR At The Murray. Lewis-Oliver Stock compiny, lndtsfite. Murray Theater Tonight. "My Boy Jack" which Is the attrac tion for the first half of this week, is a play similar in many ways to "The Climax." The part of the Opera Singer, which is quite difficult, was handled very cleverly by Mabel Frost. Miss Frost displayed excellent taste in her selection of gowns. Mr. Lewis is again In the cast, and as the poet, he added materially to the suocess of the piece. Mr. Simmons, Jack Carrington and Tom Coyle portrayed their respective parts nicely. The play is well written, and affords all the members an equal chance to make good, which they do from the start, "Monte ' Christo" and "Two Orphans" are to be produced in Ithe near future. ' Swordsmanship Against Tiger. ' Sir James Outram, known as the Bayard of India, was a "mighty hunter" and an accomplished swordsman. He once, performed the hazardous eat of killing a tiger with his sword and from the back of his horse. General Nicholson performed a similar feat He rode round and round the tiger at a gallop, gradually narrowing the circle until at last be was near enough to deliver his Wqw. He had only the one blow and if he had failed would have beea slain. The explanation of the feat is that the tiger does not spring upon the horseman during the circling process because he is Watching his opportunity. As the circle draws closer and closer upon him he becomes bewildered by the strange maneuver, so unlike that of any hunter he has ever encountered. India Rubber Tree -Fruit. The fruit of the India rubber tree is somewhat similar to that of the liicinus communis, the castor oil plant, though somewhat larger. The seeds have a not disagreeable taste and yield a purplish olL It is a fairly good substitute for linseed oil, though it dries less rapidly. Mixed with copal blue and turpentine, it makes a good varnish. The oil may also be used in the manufacture of soaps and lithographic inks. The seeds are somewhat like tiny chestnuts, although darker In color. The Indian girls are fond of wearing bracelets and necklets made of them. Relatione Became Strained. r Mrs. Amblsn I often tell my husband I wish he bad more "get up and gef about him. Mrs. Jailers Indeed? li re ofjn heard that he gets up and pets his own breakfast Chicago Tribi one. Act' WeODI And that you may, profit by the health-restoring, strengthgiving properties of the timetested famous family remedy AEECHACJS'
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TO CROSS CHANNEL LONDON, July 22. In order to add another laurel to the achievements of Ameriman women, Rose Pitonof, the 16 year old girl swimmer, of Boston, has announced that she will soon make an attempt to swim from England to France, through the treacherous currents o fthe English Channel, and adt?s that if she fails she will not consent to being pulled into a boat but will sink to the bottom. She declares that she is willing to die if the effort to win the distinction of being the first woman to swim across the dan? gerous stretch of water. A RECORD FALL It Was Remarkable Not For Distance, but For Result. Writing In 1341 of a fall from an immense altitude which did not result in death, a French observer. M. Manzini, declares that he had searched In vain in the annals of science for a similar case. We can well believe It The victim or patient was a tapissier who bad been engaged in putting up decorations on the occasion of the belated obsequies of Napoleon the Great in the lofty dome of the Church of the Invalides in Paris. When busy moving a ladder on the top of a high scaffolding be overbalanced himself and. in obedience to some obscure Instinct, Jumped clear of the ladder and the platform, crying to his fellow workmen as only a Frenchman would. "Behold me quit!" With these cheerful words on his lips he fell eighty-two feet, bounding In one place off the roof of a little dome, which caused him to describe a second parabola In the air. and landing finally, feet first on the slate roof of a small sacristy. Crashing through the slates, he landed astride a rafter, where be was found sitting, surprised but coherent, for he was able to give his name and address when asked for them. He bad no recollection of this and became unconscious when put to bed shortly afterward under the care of the great Pasquler. His Insensibility lasted a very short time, however, and be made an extraordinary rapid recovery, having sustained no apparent injuries, either external or internal. At the end of a month Pasquler found him quite well. London Lancet Wifey'a Troubles. ' I What is the matter, wifey?" ! -Nothing." ' "Yes, there is. What are you crying about something that happened at home or something that happened in a novel?" Kansas City Journal. Iff Your Hoad Aches You Can't Think Fast To be alert, vigorous and think the right thing at the right time, you must not let headache become chronic, whether from heat, cold, stomach or nervousness. Hicks9 Capudino Stops Headacho It's liquid pleasant to take and quickly effective. Capudlne removes cause of headache. Capudlne helps you to think clearly j 10c, 25c, 50o at drug stores. Try FLOOR SHINE MOP For Sale At COOPER'S GROCERY Made by Puritan Bed Springs Co., Indianapolis.
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STUMPED THE SPELLERS. One Simple Little Word Vanquished tha Entire School. The following story is vouched for by A. J. Carter of Carbon Center, Pa., his grandaunt having been a witness of the Incident, says the Philadelphia Record. In Armstrong county, Pa., in the year of 1830 or thereabout, when educational facilities in the rural districts were decidedly crude, and the burden of the curriculum in the old log "skulehouse" was Involved in spellin 'ritln and 'rithmetlc, with considerable high pressure on the spellin", as exploited in periodical spelling matches between rival neighboring schools, "a "skulemaster," with all the proverbially quaint attributes of his time and callinglong, lank, cadaverous, spectacled, prominent nose and Henry Clay looks, even down to the threadbare frock coat, broad brimmed hat and blue cotton umbrella piloted his flock of linsey clouted and skirted "scholars" to a neighboring school to break a lance or two in the orthographical pastime. The ensuing "spellin' bee" was spirited, the visitors finally being vanquished after a long set-to. The visiting master then requested to be permitted to test the opposition with a few special "twisters" he had in preparation for them. His host consenting to the ordeal, the entire school was lined up and proceeded to unwind the twisters with more or less success until their examiner propounded one that caused them all to stutter and trample their toes in dismay "Eggwiped." , They all had a try, many tries, and the master pronounced the word over and over for them, enunciating clearly, distinctly, syllablcally, "Egg-wipedT' Everybody missed to his or her own discomfiture and confusion, and to their own master's humiliation. Again and again they were asked if they gave it up. At last the premier spellers of the school shamefacedly acknowledged their Inability to spell the word and gave it up. The schoolmaster then spelled it for them with a flourish of triumph not unmixed with contempt, "E-g-y-p-t!" Just Like a Real "Uncle." Nat Goodwin was once the victim of an amusing incident in the theater. In one of his parts he had to come on the k'tnge with a coat over his arm and call out loudly, "Uncle, uncle!" According to the book, he should have received no reply, but one night one of the "gods" answered him with: "All right; I'm coming in a minute! How much, do you want on the coat?" Piles! Piles! Piles! Williams' Indian Pile Ointment will cure Blind, Bleeding- and Itching Piles. It absorbs the tumors, allays itching at once, acts as a poultice, gives instant relief. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment is prepared for Piles and itching of the private parts. Druggists, mail 50c and $1.00. WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Proes.. Cleveland. Ohl For sale by T. F. McDonnell. Folger P. Wilson Henry J. Pohtmeyer Harry C. Downing Harvey T. Wilson FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone 1335. 15 N. 10th St Automobiles, Coaches, and Ambulance Service. DON'T ORDER COAL before you see the new Gas Generator & Burner. This is a fuel saver. Being demonstrated at 922 Main street. Come in tomorrow.
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FRIGHT IN BATTLE. Hew Grant Cured a Badly Scared Staff Officer. One of General Grant's newly appointed staff officers had never been In any serious engagement. But almost the first day that he reported to Grant he was placed under a fire of the hottest and most severe kind. The scream. Ing of the balls, the roaring of the cannon and the sharp crack and rattle of the musketry thoroughly demoralized him. He became absolutely sick and paralyzed with fear. He was so weak from nervous excitement that be lost physical control over himself. General Grant came up at the very climax of bis fright, and, noticing his pale face, bis blue lips and chattering teeth, he said: "Captain, you are frightened. That is natural enough. You will get over it. Suppose," continued Grant, "I should come to you with a hat containing nlnety-nise white beans and one black one and I should ask you to thrust your hand into the hat at a venture and pick out the black bean. Do you think your chance of getting that black bean would be very good? Weil, your chance for being hit under this fire Is no greater than your chance for drawing the black bean." This officer at once took heart, and from then on he never showed the slightest sign of fear. Life.
A DYED BEARD. It Probably Changed the Hiatory of the Whole Human Race. . The most striking case in history of the importance of trifles Is furnished by the story of Mum. the leader of the Moslem host which won from Christendom In three and a half years dominions which it took the soldiers of the cross twenty generations to win back. He had a red beard. This was a trifle. Musa, though a very great general, was a very vain man. and he dyed his beard black. This was another trifle. One of his captains chaffed him on the subject, and Musa' forthwith had him stripped and scourged. For this, at the very height of his conquering career, Musa was recalled by the caliph and disgraced. This made It impossible for him to command the Moslem army at the battle of Tours, on the issue of which, as all historians agree, the destinies of Europe and perhaps of the whole human race depended. It Is almost certain that if the genius of Musa had replaced the incompetence of the half dozen tribal leaders whose dissensions made victory fmpossible the forces of Islam would have joined hands from the west to the east and inclosed Europe In their grasp. Lon' don Standard. Palladium Want Ads Pay. Stomach Blood Liver
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That Jack Lewis is popular with Murray audiences was shown by the welcome given him yesterday afternoon In his first appearance since his return from Columbus, Ohio, where he has been playing a prolonged stock engagement. Several thousand years ago an ennuied gentleman of considerable erudition and a sardonic philosophy recorded It in the archives that there "is nothing new under the sun." This is demonstrated in more ways than one and frequently. Often In the theatres. "The Climax," in instance, which had great vogue a season or so ago, and which was seen here at the Gennett, was reminiscent of the older drama "Friends." "My Boy Jack," the play at the Murray this week, has a haunting memory of both. It is, however, a good play. And well put on by the Lewis Players, being what is seemingly anomalously called a "serious comedy," and with a definite plot, Mr. Lewis as "Jack Padem" and Earl Simmons as "Adrian Karge," were the "friends," both in love with the same girl, an opera singer impersonated by Miss Mabel Frost, all three giving consistent characterizations. The company, in short, gave a well balanced presentation, the mise en scene of the second act being effective, and well composed, as the artists say, in its grouping. Mr. Jack Carrington had. perhaps, the most difficult role in the father of the heroine, his impersonation of a man of high character under the influence of drink and drugs being well handled and without exaggeration. Mr. Coyle was good as the irascible parent of a poet, taken by Jack Lewis, and Mr. Wolcott gave one of the most dramatically consistent impersonations in which he has so far been Been. Incidentally It might be remarked X ORDER YOUR ! KINDLING WOOD NOW OF The Miller Kemper Co. It's Mighty Scarce in J Winter Time. t I Phone 3247 t t and Troubles HiPl! sad larlgotmte Stomach, Liver and Bowelm. ITie
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should be thrown on the third act, j to accord with the character ot the; emotions depicted. Also, with a profound obaeaiance to our local impresario, If might be stated, in lightly passing, that the large, fat. frequent and juicy holes In the theatre carpet which can be seen with the celebrated naked eye from the foyer may be a valuable property in a garret starvation scene but is hardly suggestive of baronial halls. E. G. W." The Sixteenth Cantury Critio. "But why. prithee." contended the first critic, "should this new playwright Shixpur. have Introduced a comic gTavedlgging scene Into his tragedy, perdle?" " 'Tin easy of solution, by hen," answered the second critic. "Our author hath put in aTavediggers for the purpose of unearthing a plot! Boy. a cup of sacWT Wit was crude in them days. Cleveland Leader. Placing the Blame. Little Eva Mamma, didn't yon say that If my new dolly got broke somebody would hare to be spanked? Mamma Yes. dear. Little Eva Well, the broke her arm today. Spank her, please. Exchange. Interested. "What did the rhinoceros do when yon fired at him?" asked the eager listener. "He Jut stood still and watched me run." Washington Star. t Hadley's Grocery J X for Baked Ham (cooked X X done), and Fresh Potato $ X Chips. X
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Be WelEX The First Step Towards Good Health is a Strong Stomach. Is Your Appetite.'Pocr Is Your DlaestionWeek Is Your Liver Sluggish - These . are Nature's warning of atom- . ach weakness and impending sickness. You should try HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS AT ONCE. IT WILL HELP YOU MURRAY THEATRE LEWIS A OLIVER. PLAYERS' Tonight r "MY BOY JACK" One Show Nightly. PRICES 10c. 15c. and 20 cents. Matinees Mon., Wed. A SaL Matinees 10 cents, any seaL Palladium WantiAdsPay. i GET I BUSY r" AND GET IN. $2 DOWN AND $3.00 WHEN YOU GOtfN. - "One For All" Imposing Pageants of Beautiful Flower Girls,, Dancing Girls, Roman, Senators, Priests, Priestesses, Charioteers, Guards, Gladiators, Incense, Flame and Fan Bearers All Magnificently Robed. NOTE The Marvelous Fireworks of Pompeii Presents New Features Nightly.
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