Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 23, 6 December 1912 — Page 2

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THIS BICH3IOND 1AJLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1912.

LONDON IS READY

FOR "MERRY XMAS

Threats of War and Internal Troubles Do Not Disturb Preparations. (National Nws Association) LONDON Dec. 6. Notwithstanding the threatening clouds upon the political horizon, the war in the Balkans which threatens to invllve all Europe into a bloody conflict, and the uncertainty of the domestic situation, complicated aa It is by the Home Rule problem, the Woman's suffrage agitation and the unsatisfactory economic conditions, the people of "Merrle Olde England" are busy preparing for the coming Yuletide, the annual season of cheer, charity and happiness. The streets in the shopping districts are dally crowded early and late with throngs cf people, some merely sightseers, others prospective purchasers and still others those, who loaded down with mysterious looking bundles eagerly strive to reach their homes by motorbus, taxlcab, underground or railway. The shops, particularly those offering toys and Christmas goods, are crowded from morning till late in the evening and seem to be doing a good business. The shops, almost without exception, are gayly decorated with evergreens, festoons of colored paper and attractive tinsel and the displays of holiday goods are unusually elaborate and artistic. . Especially interesting are the toy shops which, this season, carry a larger and better grade stock than ever before. In view of the fact that many of the visitors of these shops charge a penny admission with the understanding that the price of admission will be returned If a purchase Is made. Many mothers of the poorer classes bring their whole families of youngsters to these shops, to give them an opportunity to see the thousands of wonderful things which delight their hearts and appeal to their childish imagination, although they wistfully realise that these beautiful things are not for them, not for the children of the poor. Side by side with the children of the wealthy, these less fortunate youngsters wander through the aisles, stopping here and there to admire some particularly attractive toy which especially appeals to their youthful imagination. The time of the provision markets has not yet arrived. The busy season of the provenders of victuals, as a matter of course, does not begin until a few days before Christmas, but in the meantime the trade in fruit, spices and the scores of different things that enter Into the making of plum puddings and other holiday delicacies increases from day to day. The little stalls In which toys and other cheap holiday goods are sold, are reaping their harvest and will continue to dj good business up to Christmas day. 1 There was a time when the plum pudding, which forma the piece de resistance at the Yuletide celebration in every English home, no matter how humble, was ; the exclusive culinary product and the pride of every housewife. Now, however, many thousands of families buy their plum pudding ready made from one or the other of the manufacturing bakers, who annually sell more than one million and a half of plum puddings, weighing from one to five pounds. These puddings which are carefully prepared of good material, clean and well packed so as to withstand atmospheric influences and the more or lees rough Usage of transportation, may be and are often sent thousands of miles to cheer the heart of distant friends or members of the family. ' The royal court Is actively preparing for the coming Yuletide celebration, always the most religiously observed festival of the year. The late Queen .Victoria usually celebrated Christmas at Windsor; where she was Joined by her whale family until her eldest son, the late King Edward was married and had his own establishment at Sandringham. King George and Queen Mary Intended to celebrate Christmas at .Windsor this year, but abandoned the plan and will spend the holidays at York Cottage, their beautiful and greatly Improved estate near Sandrmgham, where Queen Alexandra, In accordance with, her custom, will spend Christmas, entertaining her household and bestowing gifts upon the men, women and children upon her estate. The King, the Queen, the Prince of . Wales and other members of the Royal family have already sent out their Christmas carda, attractive works of the etchers' or engravers' art and highly prized by their recipients. The : celebration by the royal family will be Quite simple and entirely confined to members of the family and the most Intimate members of the household. Both the King and the Queen have arranged to send out thousands of charitable gifts and remembrances to pensioners and and others.

City Statistics

Deaths and Funerals. SCHLAGLE Sarah G. Schlagle, aged 75 years, died Thursday evening at the home of her son, J. P. Schlagle, four miles north of on the Mlddleboro pike. Death was due to a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held Sunday. The cortege will leave the home at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be held at the Third Methodist church In this city at 3:00 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Richardson and Rev. Mr. McFarlane will be in charge. Friends may call any time. Burial in Earlham cemetery.'

. Appreciation. Slim You've a hard working wife. Fat Xn, an I wish I had two or three more tike her.

JMilady's JMirror

A Littla Beauty Talk. , Headache Is often the result of indigestion. No woman,' however perfect of feature, can be truly beautiful when a racking pain draws her face full of fine lines and dulls the expression of the eyes. The next time you arc suffering with headache try drinking a half glass of cold water into which have been put the Juice of half a lemon and a half teaspoonful of soda. The drink is not unpleasant, and in many cases it brings almost immediate relief. A woman Whose hair is always soft and glistening has disclosed the secret of her attractive coiffure. She buys a package 'of absorbent cotton from the druggist. Next she strips a layer from It and places the layer over the bristles of a wire hair brush, pushing It well down until the bristles penetrate the cotton, which should lie close to the back of the brush. Then she strokes the hair, beginning near the scalp and giving a vigorous stroke to the ends. A few of these firm strokes will reveal how large a quantity of dust and smoke can be taken up by the cotton, the result being the same as the cold cream bath to the face at the end of the day. Just as cold cream leaves the face bright and fresh, the cotton brushing leaves the hair with a brilliant sheen and a natural flufflness. The cotton stroke should be administered every night Just before retiring, an open window being the ideal place for the beautifying process. Every woman has known the misery of needing a shampoo after a Journey and not being able to have It at once because of lack of facilities. The hot and cold water may be handy, but not the shampoo medium. So prepare this before you leave home and carry it along in a tightly stoppered bottle a three ounce vial will do. Boil castile soap shaved to a powder, about two heaping teaspoonfuls in a little water, putting in about two saltspoonfuls of washing soda. When getting ready to wash the hair, massage a wee bit of cold cream into the scalp, then slightly wet the hair and work in the scalp Jelly or liquid into the scalp, of course. Rinse as usual, trying to keep the successive waters at an even temperature. It is the sudden change from hot to cold water that makes the hair harsh, as it is so often found to be after the most careful shampoo. The reason given by beauty people for boiling the soap used in shampoos is that this preparation makes it still more bland. If the hard cake is rubbed directly upon the hair It Is bound to be harsh and less bright than if the head is washed by a regularly prepared soap as directed.

FINDS HIS POMP

CITY HALL

As a Result Charles Matson Will Face a Charge of Petit Larceny.

John Atkinson considers himself a lucky man as the result of a visit he made to the city building this morning. Atkinson left his automobile standing on the corner of North Fifteenth and E streets Wednesday night and when he returned found that his pump was missing. While at the city building he saw the pump lying on the floor in the police headquarters. He immediately claimed it. As a result of Atkinson's find Charles Matson, arrested Wednesday night for public intoxication, will face a charge of petit larceny when he has completed his sentence of fifteen days in the county jail. Matson was seen coming out of a pawn 6hop in North Richmond with a pump under his coat by Patrolman Rottinghaus. The patrolman investigated and found that he had offered the pump for sale, but because of his intoxicated condition the proprietor refused to take the article. Matson was arrested, but told the police he found the pump.

A BRUTAL ASSAULT IS DEEP MYSTERY

Toothbrush Wisdom. Tooth powders containing charcoal have the effect of whitening the teeth as well as purifying tlje breath. An excellent idea Is to rub a little dry charcoal powder into the crevices between the teeth upon retiring at night, then brush it away in the morning. Charcoal absorbs all impurities, either solid or gaseous, leaving the teeth white and glistening and the gums clean and rosy. Any stray particles of charcoal that might be carried into the stomach

would act as an aid to digestion rather i

than as a detriment. Bicarbonate of soda (common baking soda) has much the same effect, being a benefit both to the teeth and to the stomach.

(National News Association) SEATTLE, Dec. 6. Advices received here state that Lawyer Francis H. Boland, brother of John M. Boland, son of the founder of Mooney & Boland detective agency who was found lying unconscious with a fractured skull in a lavatory of Tate's .Cafe, would leave Chicago today for Seattle. The Chicago brother was quoted as saying that the injured man had several hundred dollars when he left for Seattle but when found he had no money. Instead a pawn ticket in his clothes indicated he had become hard pressed for money and had pledged a suit of clothes. Boland was taken to the emergency hospital where he was reported to be dying. Great mystery attaches to the man's injury. Employes of Tate's cafe declared they had never seen the man until he was found unconscious. Boland graduated from the Columbia law school and is a member of the New York and Chicago athletic clubs, and a 32nd degree Mason.

CIVIL SERVICE TESTS The following is a list of the civil service examinations that will be held In the Richmond post office: Lithographic may engraver, salary $1200, Dec. 16; teacher Philippine service, male and female, salaries $2000 to $3000 per annum, Dec. 27-28; administrative assistant in game preservation (male) Dept. of Agriculture, $2,500 per annum, Dec. 30; organic chemist (male) Philippine service, $1800 a year, Dec. 30; physical chemist (male) Philippine service, $2250 a pear, Dec. 30; foreman of laundry (male) Leavenworth, Kans., $1200, Dec. 30; entomological assistant (male), $1400 to $1800 per annum, Jan. 8, 1913; laboratory assistant in physics (male), $900 to $1200, Jan. S, 1913; mechanical assistant in Agricultural technology (male), Dept. of Agriculture, $1200 to $1800 per annum, Jan. 8, 1913; immi

grant inspector, qualified in Finnish, (male), immigration service at Quebec, salary $1380 per annum, Jan. 8, 1913; laboratory apprentice (male). Bur. Standards, Dept., of Commerce & Labor, $480 to $540 per annum, Jan. 8-9, 1913.

MARSHALL READY FOR INAUGURAL

(National News Association) CHICAGO, Dec. 6. Vice presidentelect Thomas R. Marshall, said today he would oe reaay and waiting for his inauguration on Marcn 4, despite the weather of the proposed switching of the day for the inaugural fete. "You cannot very well have the bridal breakfast six weeks after the ceremony," said Gov. Marshall. "It was two years ago that I went on record as favoring the inauguration on the regular day. I am not afraid of the weather man and will be ready for business at noon, March 4."

NEGRO EXECUTED

(Palladium Special) PRINCESS ANNE. Md.. Dec. 6. Wesley Miles, negro convicted of assaulting 15 year old Margaret Phillips, daughter of former Sheriff William C. Phillips of Somerset county, paid the penalty on the gallows for the crime today. .

WANTS METERS

THE SWISS PRESIDENT.

His Powers Are Quite Limited, and So le His Salary. The president of Switzerland is so hedged about by the constitution that, except for official purposes and to facilitate the exchange of courtesies and of amicable understandings with foreign nations, be has no more standing than the other six members of the council of which be forms a part. He is elected for one year, has no official residence, and his chief business Is to sign the documents of the bundesrat or council of seven. His salary is In our money equal to about $3,000 per annum, and there Is no provision for private expenses, such as traveling or entertaining. He is expected to live in the capital of the country during the year be holds office. His associate members in the bundesrat get $3,000 a year, and they are elected for three years, their votes having tho same force as that of the president As a rule, the president of Switzerland is before election a member of this council and is elected to the higher office without opposition, but In 1883 he bad a rival, and, though be won In the election, he was unable to support what In his country is looked upon as an affront and committed suicide before bis Inauguration. In this connection it might be well to note. too. that Switzerland is the one country on the globe where it costs nothing to die. as in certain canton? rich and poor are buried at the ex pense of the state. Harper's Weekly.

! READING THE FUTURE. Foresight or Good Guesting In a Pa risian Robbery Case. One day in October, 1SS3, Lady A., living in Rue du Bel-Reapiro. Paris, found that she bad been robbed of a sum of 3,500 francs. She notified the commissary of police on Rue Berryer. who Instituted a search and questioned the servants, but discovered nothing.

Lady A., when enumerating her servants, begged the commissary to exclude, from his suspicions her second valet de chambre, a youth of nineteen, very good looking, very respectful and very .well qualified for his duties, who had been nicknamed Mle Petit," not on account of his stature, for he was rather tall, but from a feeling of delicate, protecting familiarity which his good qualities bad won for him. Meanwhile among the friends of Lady A. there had been a good deal of talk about a certain Demoiselle E.. who. they said, could see the most surprising things in a bowl of coffee grounds. M. L. d'Ervleux had the curiosity to accompany his governess to the house of this person and was quite surprised to bear her describe exactly each piece of furniture In Lady A.'s apartment, pass in review her seven servants and say that, though she could not name the thief, he woulel be guillotined within two years. Some weeks later "le Petit" left the service of his mistress without giving any reason, and two years later he mounted the scaffold. This servant, so highly esteemed, was none other than Marchandon. the assassin. London Notes and Queries.

Persons who have paid a flat rate for the use of electric power fans may have to pay for the amount of current they use if the plan of Nlmrod Johnson, superintendent of the municipal light plant, is carried out. He believes that the current should be measured by meter.

Good breedlnr is the result of mnch pood sense, some good nature and little self denial for the sake of others.

ANOTHER STEAMER HAS GONE ASHORE 'National Nova Association) NORFOLK. Vs., Dec. 6. The" steamer Essex, of the Merchants and Miners Transportation company, Abound to Baltimore, uent ashore on Sraney Island in a fo last night. U is believed that the vessel will be floated without much damage. A revenue cutter has gone to the relief of the Essex. There are a number of passengers on the steamer. This is th second liner to go ashore in two days. The Cretan struck bottom in Patapsco river near Baltimore and was floated after about IS hours.

Not Much Doin. Slmkins Old Skinner Is considered pretty well to do. isn't he? TimklnsYes; also pretty hard to do.

His Preparation. Bill Nye once told a story about a man who, after eight hours' work on a country dally, was fired for incompetency and then went on a lecture tour of the country on the subject of "Journalism."

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Buy NowsPay Alter Xmas Buy Useful Christmas Presenilis Your credit is good at the Globe. We will help you get what you want. Special Sales

LADIES' SUITS LONG COATS FURS MILLINERY SHIRT WAISTS UMBRELLAS

MEN'S SUITS MEN'S OVERCOATS SHOES HATS

This is the only Credit Store where you get on Credit at the Lowest Cash Price. Globe Gothino Co.

Open Every Evening.

533 Main Street

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A Toilet Water. A good toilet water may be made in the following way: Take six ounces of deodorized alcohol and two ounces of powdered Florentine orris root. Put the powder in a china basin and pour the liquid on gradually until. the whole is well mixed. Then add six drops of essential oil of violets, and pour the whole into a bottle and cork it. This should be kept three weeks. When it is wanted, a little of the fragrant water should be poured into the bath. i

It's Good For Insomnia. An entire milk diet is an excellent thing for the woman who is troubled with insomnia. It is also good for the one who Is so nervous that when she does go to sleep she has the sensation of falling and wakes with a terrific start When these conditions exist it is well to subsist on milk alone for some time. A grown woman should take a pint of milk as a meal, but to keep her strength she should take four meals a day instead of the usual three.

Practice This Stunt For Grace. To correct the stooping that so often comes with age practice walking with a load on the head. When shoulder blades become too obtrusive stand with the back against the wall and stretch out the arms with the backs of the hands against the wall. Keep this position for a few minutes, then lower the arms and repeat the movement

Care of Face Chamois. When washing your powder chamois do not rinse out all the soap or it will dry hard and harsh. Use a good soft soap and do not wring it out in clear water. This will bring forward the natural oils in the leather, and it will be soft and pliable as new.

The Swiftest Bird. Though the petrel is swift; the frigate bird Is far swifter. Seamen generally believe that the frigate bird can start at daybreak with the trade winds from the coast of Africa and roost the same night upor. the Americau shore. Whether this is a fact has not been conclusively determined, but It is certain that this bird is the swiftest of winged creatures and is able te fly under favorable conditions 200 miles an hour. Its appearance near land Is thought, to portend a hurricane. Our 'Dumb Animals."

SHOP EARLY! Begin Today And You'll Save Time Money and Worry.

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SHOP EARLY! WE'LL MAKE IT

FINE FOR COATS Rich Silk Plush Coats Brocaded Silk Velour Coats There is something very pleasing in the very mention of them, now that the bleak winds are blowing in earnest and the goose bine says "Hard Winter. with Blizzards in January and February." If you want a great, sumptuous Coat for motoring, a practical every day coat, or one of exquisite beauty for afternoon or evening wear you have every assurance of a satisfactory selection here.

FINE FUR COATS Richly lined, Russian Pony, Russian Mink, Hudson Pony, Seal Furs. Prices $45 to $85. BEAUTIFUL SILK PLUSH COATS $17.50 to $25.00

Handsome Brocaded Silk Velour Coats $35.00 to $75.00

FINE SILK VELOUR COATS $35.00 to $50.00

See our unusual showing of Holiday Bed Comforts, Indian Blankets, Couch Blankets, Bath Robe Blankets, Dainty Crib Blankets and Cab Robes now on display in East Window.

A WONDERFUL SHOWING OF MODERATE PRICED FURS FOR XMAS CHOOSING Come here for values in Furs. We sell Furs in just the same way that we sell everything else. We believe in giving our patrons the best values we know how to give. In a vast array of styles and kinds, the very newest and best at prices far below those prevailing at other stores. Coney Collar and Muffs Black and Brown $2.98 and $4.98 Set, Special Russian Bear Collar and Muff In Blue and Brown, $5.98 & $6.98 Set, Special Russian Mink Collar and Muff In Blended Colors, $9.98, $12.50 & $15 Set.

Opossum Collar and Muff Brown Color, $7.98 and $9.98 Set. Come Here and Select Your Xmas Furs and Save Monty. We've a host of Finer Furs including Southern Sable, Red Fox, Wallaby, Grey Wolf, Natural Lynx, Black Lynx, Jap Mink, American Mink, Marten, Australian Opossum, White Arctic Fox, at most any price you wish to pay. For good, practical, common sense gift giving, there is nothing more acceptable nor more practical that we know of than good, seasonable TLini dl sir w a it and FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN All the good sort of Underwear and Hosiery from makers who know the importance of little things and big that add to trie service and appearance of our garments. PERFECT IN FIT AND OF SATISFYING COMFORT Each Is the Best at Its Pries Depend on It. Men's Separate Shirts and Drawers, Men's Union Suits, Women's Vests, Pants and Union Suits, both in long and short tight knee, high or low neck with or without sleeves, in cotton or wool, also a complete line of women's, misses' and children's Tights. Children's Underwear in separate garments or union suits for either boysr girls or infants, all at prices that can't be duplicated in Richmond for like values.

HOLIDAY SILK HOSIERY SPECIAL Women's Fine Silk Hose, double sole, high spliced heel, double toe, heavy garter top, a regular 75c value, and in some instances worth $1.00. These we have in all colors at 50c a pair.

35c GENEVA SILK HOSE Women's Fine Geneva Silk Hose, all colors 25c per Pair.

MEN'S SILK SOCKS Men's 50c Pure Silk Socks, all Colors. Special 25c Pair

Other Specials YOUR OWN GOOD JUDGMENT WILL TELL YOU THAT THESE ARE UNMATCHABLE VALUES. Each Item Represents a Snug Savins:.

Best 7c Standard Calicoes, Special Holiday offering, 5c Yd. Best 7c Standard Apron Ginghams, Special Holiday offering, 5c Yd. 12J?c Heavy Outings, splendid Night Gown Patterns, 10c Yd. 10c Fleeced Goods, only 8Jc Yd. 10c Yard Wide Percales, only 81c Yd. 25c Fancy Striped Organdie Lawns for holiday Fancy Work, Special 17c Yd. Good heavy 10c Outings, Special 81c Yd. 15c Soft Finish Chambray Ginghams, plain colors and stripes, 10c Yd. $1.00 Swiss, 27-in. Baby Flouncings, only 59c $2.00 Swiss 27-in. Baby Flouncings, only $1 per yard. 75c Outing Night Gowns, only 50c

Gloves

Always Acceptable and You Save if You Buy Them Now. . 75c values Women's Long Chamois ette Gloves, only 50c Pr. $1.00 Women's Kid Gloves, all colors, 79c Pr. $1.25 Women's Kid Gloves,- all colors, $1 Pr. $1.25 Women's Cape Kid Gloves, 89c Pr. $2.00 Long Kid Gloves, 12-button length, only $1.50 Pr. $3.50 Long Kid Gloves, 16-button length, only $2.49 Pr.

SILK SCARFS AND THE TIME TO BUY $1.00 Pretty Silk Scarfs, all colors, hemstitched and dainty silk figured, only 50c. Beautiful Egyptian Lace Scarfs, Special $1. Silver Tinsel Lace Scarfs, all dainty colors, Special $1.00. Handsome Silk Scarfs, rich colorings, light and.dark, only $1.00.

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