Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 31, 16 December 1912 — Page 7
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GOAD CONVENTION IS WELL ATTENDED Plans for Permanent Improvement of County Roads Discussed.
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Earl Crawford, joint representative of Wayne and Fayette counties, was told what persons Interested in good roads want from the forthcoming session of the general assembly in a large ly attended meeting at Cambridge City Saturday afternoon. The principal speaker was Prof. G. I. Christie of Purdue university who advocated the road system as worked out by that institution. ) This plan involved a w idening of the road and spreading the gravel over the entire roadbed instead of merely in the center. Then the road is to be regularly draggd and properly drained. M. E. Mason presented a plan that elicited much favorable comment. He argued that road authorities be given the power of purchasing road rollers and working the roads properly with
them. Road taxes are to be paid in j
cash, but it is specifically provided that if a person wants to work them out, he may do so, and may then have his road tax returned by the township trustee. The plan also advocated that all township and county roads be placed on an equality. Mason held that a patrol system of maintaining roads is preferable to the present system. C. W. Bloom, of New Paris, read an interesting paper on "Cheap Road Repair." The convention received both Prof. Christie's report and that of Mr. Mandus, but adopted neither. The convention instructed the state legislators to
vote for a law making it necessary 1
for all road taxes to be paid in cash to the county treasurer. The road work according to the resolution, should then be let out to road contractors, who will be compelled to conform to a certain standard for improving the country turnpikes. Earl Crawford was elected president and John W. Judkins, secretary of the organization. About fifty persons from Wayne and Fayette counties were in attendance.
Our Special Mixed Candies for Christmas at 10c, 15c and 20c per pound are exceptional values. We know it's good, pure and fresh. Get yours soon. Greek Candy Store. Hoaxed the Book Collectors. Some years ago a cruel hoax was played on the ardent devourers of booksellers' vtaloguea. A number of well known book lovers in France and . Belgium received a catalogue of a library, to be sold at Binche. a small town near Mons. There were only 252 items In the catalogue, but all these were unique examples, for, it was announced, "the late owner, M. de Fortsas, would destroy any book in his collection if he ascertained that another copy existed." The catalogue, as may be imagined, caused a sensation in the book world. On the day appointed for the sale swarms of collectors, including representatives of several nnrionnl libraries, descended on Binche. only to find that both De Fortsns and his bluebird library were myths. Loudon Chronicle.
For Overanxious Mothers. If overanxious young mothers only knew what to do first in the case of fevers and, colds which attack their babies many and many a doctor's bill would be saved. With the high cost of living now confronting us, that is an item to be considered. Children have fever very easily; consequently it has not as much significance as it has in the adult But. nevertheless, even a slight fever caused by eating too much cake at supper must be watched or it may develop into a serious illness. With the first signs of fever, the flushed cheeks, glittering eyes and hot. dry skin, it is usually safe to give a cathartic; then stop any solid food and give an alcohol friction bath in the following manner: Remove all cloth ing and wrap a clean dry sheet or lightweight blanket around the child. Expose one small portion of the body at a time, beginning with the chest, and apply equal parts of alcohol and water with the hand or a piece of ab sorbent cotton. Rub the dampened skin briskly, but gently, with the hand until it is entirely dry. Do not dry with a towel. Moisten the skin again and rub dry the second time, and in this manner go over the whole body. Allow plenty of time for the skin to dry in the rubbing. This reduces the fever by the cooling effect of the rapid evaporation, and the friction brings the blood to the surface in health giving circulation. Allow the child to drink plenty of water unless there is excessive vomiting. Cold water helps to reduce the fever and carry off the poisonous products within the body. If the fever has not been controlled within twelve hours and the mother does not know what causes it. so that she may not cure it entirely, she should not take the responsibility of treating the child herself, but should send for the doctor, so he may have a chance to prevent serious trouble. Fever always appears with a cold. The best way to treat colds is to pre vent them To do this the child must have fresh air every hour of the day In all seasons. Avoid exposure, direct drafts and wet feet Let it wear warm, sensible clothing, and give a cold sponge bath every day. Give only nourishing food, plenty of sleep and routine exercise.
STATE LOTTERIES. They Were Once Very Common and Very Popular In Europe. Lotteries were common in ancient Rome, and during the middle ages lotteries were utilized by the Italian mer chants for the disposal of their goods. Some of the Italian states then adopted the lottery as a means of raising revenue, and the institution of state lotteries afterward became very common and very popular throughout Europe. The earliest English state lottery of which there Is any record was in 1509,
when 40.000 chances were sold at. 10 j
shillings each, the drawing taking place in the west door cf St Paul's calhe dral. The pri7.es consisted of articles of plate, and the profits were employed for the repair of certain harbors. Early in the reign of Queen Anne private lot teries were suppressed "as public nui
saoces." but government lotteries, how ;
ever, were still maintained, and from 1709 to 1S24 considerable sums were annually raised in lotteries authorized by acts of parliament. The average yearly profit to the government from 1703 to 1S24 was over 340.000 On the ground of Injury to public morals lotteries of all kinds were abolished in England In 1S2G--Loudon Saturday Review.
Astor's Fearlessness. John Jacob Astor. who went to his death fearlessly on the Titanic, was always uoted for his great personal courage. One of his friends told a story some years ago of the cold blooded bravery of the head of the Astor family. An insane man or a desperate criminal met him in Fifth avenue one morning and, stepping close to him. thrust the muzzle of a revolver against Astor's ribs. "Promise me that you will give me $5,000," said he. "or I will fire." Astor glared Into his eyes. "Is your old gun cocked?" he asked. The other man said that it was. "Then shoot!" he roared. The other fellow backed away. "I'll get you the next time." he said. Astor walked on without bothering to turn his bead. lie did not eveu repeat the story to the police.
Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other. ' One of the most discouraging fea tures of life in Tripoli, as lu other Mohammedan countries, is the condi tion cf the veiled, fatalistic women Those of the richer classes live in tin- ; totored idleness, the poor in even more ignorance and constant, ill directed drudgery. A missionary for whom the wife of a muleteer was preparing sup- j per noticed that she set aside in a : furtive way a small part of the tea ' and sugar. j "Why do you do that?" was asked. "Oh." said the woman. "I must pro vide against the day when my husband
may divorce me." She then made the startling an
nonncement that she was her hus- j
band's sixth wife aud that he was her sixth husband. Christian Herald.
Courage In Elephants.
An elephant with a good mahout i gives perhaps the best instance of j disciplined courage courage, that is. which persists in the face of knowledge and disinclination to be seen In the animal world. They will submit J day after day to have painful wounds dressed in obedience to their keeper i and meet danger in obedience to or- '
ders. though their intelligence is sufficient to understand the peril and far too great for man to trick them into a belief that it is nonexistent. No animal will face danger more readily at man's bidding. London Spectator.
Suggestions For a Child's Room. There are many suggestions which are helpful in making the child's room the healthful, cheerful, aesthetic domain it should be. Above all things, It should be simply furnished and the color pleasing and restful. A splendid Idea was carried out successfully in a child's room. At one end of this room a platform raised one step above the level of the floor and extending about six feet from the wall was thickly padded with a material that toned in with the wall covering. ,This padding also extended up on the wall for about four feet, thus protecting the child from all bumps and falls. Here he played all day, beyond the reach of drafts and out of harm's way, says Harden Thompson. A few small rugs in front of the bed and chiffonier which covered the solid carpet were of the old fashioned kind woven from rugs, soft in color and having fanciful figures, animals and quaint old houses woven Into the border. A charming screen, covered with the, child's best loved prints, stood in one corner, behind which were placed those toys which were not in use or those which had done duty during the day. The furniture, very simple in design, was enameled In white or gray paint, which can easily be renewed, and the curtains clung softly to the windows, reaching only to the sash, and were so arranged that they could be removed easily and washed often. Pedagoglcally, it is better to nave some few, good permanent pictures on the walls n good head of George Wash ington. a beautiful Madonna, depicting the ideal mother love, and good reproductions of some of the masters) and others that can be replaced as the child's tastes change and as his interests deepen than to place permanent dadoes of Mother Goose pictures or unreal animals, poorly drawn, which he m ist look at day after day, whether he grows tired of them or not After all. the child's room is his kingdom Here he works nnd plays, and he should find freedom and happiuess, nnd. if the feeling of charm and peace prevails, then unconsciously he receives his first premonition of beauty of form and color and proportion.
Ancient Dress Still Worn. In the little town of Munsiedel, In Bavaria, there exists one of the most curious charitable foundations in the world. One of the burghers. Christo pher Wanner, died In 1451 and left his fortune forthe establishment of a home for aged poor He attached, however, the condition that every old man who was taken in should wear his beard aud the same cut of clothes and cap as he himself used to wear; con sequently the ancieut pensioners are still to be seen wandering about the streets of Munsiedel in the costumes of the fifteenth century.
A Good Excuse. Ethel has taken a great dislike to rice, nnd lately her mother has not of fered It to her. The other morning she asked what Ethel would like for breakfast "Oh. give me some rice so as I can fuss about it" was her reply. New York Times.
The One Perfect Boy. "I never heard of but one perfect boy." said Johnny pensively as he sat in the corner doing penance. "And who was that?" asked mamma "Papa-when he was little." was the
answer Then silence reigned for the i space of five minutes. Exchange.
Sound Reasons. "You seem to be able to draw a great deal of interest from that gen tleman." "Of course I do He's my principal." Baltimore American.
Research. Bill Have you done any work? Jill-Have I? Well.
looked for this same collar button I'm wearing now at least fifty times. Yonkera Statesman.
research say. I've
Order is man's greatest neel and his true well being. Amiel
Careful. He would have gathered her in a warm embrace, but she waved him
back. j "No:" she said imperiously. "You crush my heart.'" he protested, j "Better thy heart." she answered. '
"than my gown." London Tit-Bits.
Skin of the Turbot. The skin of the turbot, cleaned, stretched and drid. Is used by the Siberian peasants to form window panes. Our deeds determine us as much as ve determine onr deeds George Eliot.
Plea For the Children. The Indigestion of one's children la continually the concern of mothers. The best qualities of food and sterilized milk may form the diet, and yet there is trouble. Only too often the diffi culty lies not with the diet, but with bad mental conditions, physical fatigue or chills. Mothers should never reprimand the children about table man ners while at the table, but give instructions at some other time and let the children practice at each meal While it is not good to pamper young tastes, nevertheless Indigestion will result when a poor, nnhappy child is commanded to swallow what it does not want.
An Idea. The word idea formerly meant a completed performance, whether mental or physical. Nice Assortment of Pendant Necklaces from $1.50 to $40. HANER, the Jeweler, 810 Main Street
Fine Gold Plated, Gold Filled and Solid Gold Watch Chains ! all patterns, $1.00 up. j HANER, the Jeweler, j 810 Main Street i - .- . . .
Bar Pins, Nice New Patterns, 40c to 812.00. HANER, the Jeweler, 810 Main Street Large Assortment of Set Rings, 81.75, 82, $2.50 on Up. HANER, the Jeweler, 810 Main Street
Our Stick Pins Are All New Patterns; Thev Run from 25c to 816.50. HANER, the Jeweler, 810 Main Street
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To our friends ol the city and out of the city for the largest trade on the second Saturday before Christmas in our history of mare than half a ceutury. NICHOLSON BRO. BOOK SHOP
Christmas Unexcelled Values for Men, Women and Children
Richmond's Greatest Christmas Store For Gilt-Giving Economies
Christmas Jewelry Novelties Fashionable, high grade and dainty Stick Pins, Bracelets, Hat Pins. Necklaces, Rings, Cuff Link Sets. Ntcktie Sets, Belt Pins. Priced at just about what other stores ask.
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Wholesome, useful and practical things which one would buy for himself or herself and which are always not only gratefully received on Christmas day, but are a source of much joy and pleasure for many days to come. You'll help yourself and help us by coming early. As a special inducement we offer thousands of low priced gift things, among them
Christmas Writing Paper in large handsome boxes. Special priced line linen papers worth double at 25c, 50c. Beaded Bags that are simply delightful values. Worth up to $3.00. While they last $1.25 Girls' Fancy Silver Mesh, Coin and Beaded Bags. Special value at 50c Dolls! Pretty Dolls. All low priced. Christmas Handkerchiefs JuBt a few of the many special values: Women's fine Hand Kmbridered Imported Handkerchiefs ,15c and 50c. Women's 25c values, fine embroidered corner. Special 15c, 2 for 25c. Men's 15c soft finish fancy border handk'fs, 10?, 3 for 25c Holiday Umbrella Bargains. Splendid Practical Gifts for Men, Women or Children. Children's Umbrellas 50c, 75c, $1.00 Women's Umbrellas 75c to $5.00 Men's Umbrellas 75c to $7.00 Fashionable Collars and Neckwear at small cost. Prices 25c to $2.00. Hundreds of Pretty Hair Dress Novelties in Combs and Bandeaux 50c to $3.50. Pretty Fans make Splendid gifts. Prices 25c to $2.50 Women's Leather Hand Bags. Special priced at 50c, $1.00, $1.25, $1-.50. Manicure Sets in Leatherette Boxes, Priced 50c and $1.00
To Please Him, give him an E. and W. Shirt in plain or plaited negligee. Extra values at $1.00 Men's Neckwear My, how they selL A few 50c values left. Special priced 25c. Knit Mufflers ia white and colors, all sizes. Priced at 25c and 50c. Silk Hosiery for Men and Women make pleasing Gifts. Women's Silk Scarf Extra Special values. The $1.00 kinds 50c; Others worth $1.25, $1.50 for $1.00. Children's Knit Caps Just the cap for winter Heavy Eiderdown Yarn, Knitted, all colors 50c, 75c, $1.00. Children's Sweaters and Sweater Sets for the little Tots. Special prices and assortment. Linen Pillow tops, linen fringe trimmed, stamped to embroider. 50c Complete. Pretty Lunch Cloths and Scarfs Heavy imitation hand embroidered. Special 50c. LOO Hand Drawn Lunch Cloths and Scarfs. Special . . .$1.00 Colored Bath Towels now bo popular. Dainty colored, bordered. Special 25c, 50c 75c, $1.00. With Wash Cloths tc match. Christmas Table Linens, Towels, Lunch Cloths and Napkins. Fancy Towellngs. 'Twill certainly pay you to see this department. There's nothing more appropriate than fine linens for Christmas Giving.
See our Christmas Furs, Women's Sweaters, Velvet Coats, Silk and Wool Dresses, Kimonos, i ! j T i l a The Best Assortment Waists, Fur Coats, Silk Petticoats fr0dnr;: h,s,e
Women looking for "Special Values" will certainly appreciate these Extraordinary Christmas Offerings of Outer Garment Wearables. From Richmond's finest ready-to-wear depot, second floor. So great a department as that devoted to Women's Ready-to-wear dare not lag behind even though almost every one's thoughts are turned toward gift buying. Consequently we are making extraordinary price concessions in this department. Gift choosers in the ready-to-wear line will not permit such remarkable values go unheeded.
40 Women's and Misses' Coats Plain and Novelty Materials. Coats in the lot worth from $7.50 to $15.00. Tomorrow they go for 500 Waists Fine Chiffon Silk Waists and waists of Messatine and other handsome materials. Special
$5.00 $2.98
l'.i) separate Skirts just come to hand for Christmas selliag. A manufacturer's surplus stock will be sold at almost x off. Fine all wool Skirts made in the latest models and of the most fashionable cloths Just the thing to go with the These skirts are regular sellers from $5.00 to $7.50. Tomorrow, your ch oice for $3.98
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