Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 1, 11 November 1913 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, NOV. 11. 1913

The Richmond Palladium AND 8UN-TEL.BGRAM.

Published Every Evening Except Sunday, by Palladium Printing Co. Masonic Building. Ninth and North A Streets. R. G. Leeds, Editor. E. H. Harris, Mgr.

In Richmond, 10 cenU a week. By Mall, In advance one year. $5.00; bIx months, $2.60; one month, 45 cents. Rural Routed, in advance one year, $2.00; bIx months, $1.25; one month 25 centa.

Entered at

the Post Office at Richmond, Indiana, ond Class Mall Matter.

as sec-

Labor in Convention. The American Federation of Labor "is now in convention assembled" at Seattle, Washington. This is a life-sized organization. It has already passed the two million membership mark and is swiftly climbing towards the three million peak. Think of it! Three million men banded in a common cause, fighting a common battle! That is an arresting spectacle. During the year ending September, 1913, the Federation supervised 969 strikes in various parts of the U. S. ; in these conflicts 294,236 laborers comprising scores of trades took part; 186,644 were immediately benefitted by way of shorter hours or increased pay as a result of the

tskirmishes; the Federation itselt spent all told nearly a half million while the cost to the workers In the field was well night three and one-half millions. This four million dollar expense merely to manage strikes in one year is a fair example of the achievements of our beautiful industrial system. What these 969 strikes cost all told, in labor lost, commerce paralyzed, and so forth, nobody can tell, but it must have been enormous. But we can't blame the strikers for the strikes. Their one and only weapon is organization. Like so many others with a special end in view they have no other instrument. When public spirited persons want to end the liquor traffic they form unions and federations ; when other public spirited individuals go after political offices they form unions and call them political parties ; when the ladies grab for the franchise they f irs make an organization to do their grabbing with; when the preachers grow anxious to save our souls they have a union revival season ; when the Steel Trust got hungry for the continent's iron deposits, all those good folks of whom Judge Gary is the patron saint formed a union. And when workingmen want shorter hours, better wages, increased sanitation, safety in working, cessation of child labor, and the abolition of injunctions they have to do like all the rest of us form a union. The Federation of Labor is a big union. It comprises various subordinate organizations of the whole country. Last year alone it issued 322 charters to newly organized locals. Since its es

tablishment in 1881 it has done more than any other single influence to secure better living conditions for the laboring class. Some folks don't like the Federation, but this would be a land to be ashamed of if we didn't have one. Still there are many of us who feel that in a justly organized society there wouldn't be any need of labor unions, strikes, injunctions, lockouts, or any such industrial barbarity.

ago should have claimed, the best brains in the J world. Winthout brains there is no remission of j the sins of the city. Brains ! Let us tell that to j

all tl political parties that leap into so many of their political fights with slant-browed candidates who think because they have failed at everything else they can therefore run a city.

Patrolmen Get Copies of Garbage Ordinance

INVESTIGATES DEATH

The National Municipal League. This great organization, of which Wm. Dudley Foulks is president, Jane Addams, one of the vice presidents, and Clinton Rogers Woodruff, the secretary, begins its annual conference tomorrow at Toronto, Canada. Although this event won't receive quite so much attention as the world series baseball games we imagine it will be of almost as much importance to this broad land. This league is doing pioneer service is hewing out a path to efficient city government in America. And that is badly needed. Do you not recall what James Bryce said? "Municipal administration is the one conspicuous failure of American institutions." "Go back to the splendid world across the sea," he addressed an American delegation in England, "but don't you make a failure of it. You cannot go on twenty-five years more in your great cities as you have been doing. Don't you do it. If you do, you will set us liberals back in Europe five hundred years." The main object of the National Municipal league is not to set those liberals back five hundred years. It seeks to increase the numbers of those hardy souls now believing in efficient city government, to co-ordinate all the methods found practicable in actual use, to combine the various' and sundry forces now at work at the big task or making real cities out of our great overgrown villages, and to supply much necessary information to the general public. Unconnected with any political organization, unhampered by any class affiliations, it is an unofficial court which tries every new idea or scheme advanced to lead us out of our municipal jungles and morasses. Being ungyved by any

sectarian or special interests it is able to weigh these various plans with dispassionate judgment and thus give every scheme a chance entirely on its own merits. At this convention the best expert opinion of the continent will be focussed for five continuous days on the most urgent problems of our city affairs. That means something. It means something to have a convention at which such authorities as Delos Wilcox and A. Lawrence Lowell will speak. It means that municipal administration is beginning to claim what it long

The Soil.

The farmer carries the .world on his back; and the soil supports the farmer. Out of this six or i seven inches of dust, laid like a thin sheet over the rough surface of rocks that reach to the planet's core, comes every green thing, every in- j sect, every flower, every bird, every plant, every i beast, very tree, every Jjish, and every human be-j ing. Literally we are all made from the dust of , the earth. It is the world's bank of life ; the stuff composing it is the material of existence j and the duration of life on this earth is limited I to the supply of the ten organic elements in it.' ; It is necessary for us to conserve our forests, ; to rescue our mines from careless exploiters, to :

keep in the people's name water power that belongs to the people, and to throw every available protection about our food resources. But beneath all these needful conservations lies another, more fundamental, more urgent and more necessary and that is the conservation of the soil. When the soil is exhausted everything is ex

hausted. From the beef on our bones to the faith in our hearts what we are and all we have springs at last from the dust of the ground, that veritable grist of the gods. One can prove in a balf day's trip through any farming county that everything goes when the soil goes. Where land is depleted farmers are poor. That means, on the average, lack of sanitation and lowered health standards. And because the farmers are poor schools will languish for lack of funds, second rate teachers will be engaged, and the sessions will be curtailed as much as possible to permit the children to help out with the crops. At an early age the boys are taken from school and put to work, ever after to remain, except in cases of exceptional native ability, poor farmers. And because the farmers are poor, churches will be poorly supported and morals will suffer. Well established statistics could prove this. And when schools and churches are both below grade the community falls in every respect. And as

other communities exhaust the soil similar conditions spread as certainly as the tides move, and the immoral and stricken conditions attendant on poor soil spread to increasing areas. The soil problem boils down at last to the conservation in right proportions of at least four es

sential elements which are needed to maintain life, and which seem to be growing scarcer. One of these is nitrogen. Sir William Crookes estimated that the present available nitrogen in the soil would barely support 134 crops. For a long time it was supposed we were dependent on what small deposits are available and much consternation wras felt on this account, but it has since been discovered that certain bacteria are in the habit of forming colonies on pod bearing plants, like common clover, and that these bacteria "fix" for the plant nitrogen drawn from the air. A judicious use of clover, or similar crop, in rotation, will go far toward maintaining enough nitrogen in the soil to feed healthy and abundant yields. Potassium is equally necessary. No vegetable can live without it. Germany has the greatest deposits of potassium in the world; they average almost 5,000 feet in depth. But we have another available source as yet undeveloped and that is the great beds of sea "kelp" growing on the coasts. It is estimated that at least $40,000,000 per year might be realized from this one source. That would pay almost as well as the Panama Canal. Phosphorus is the third of the four elements of which we are shy. An animal will collapse after three months of any diet from which that ingredient is lacking. So far little has been done to conserve phosphorus. It was calculated that in the single state of Wisconsin, with a comparatively small area under cultivation, less than $750,000 is lost annually through the present rapid absorption of it. It was once supposed the rains keep the soil supplied with sulphur, also a necessity, but subsequent experiments have disproved this. There is, however, a source from which this may be secured in almost unlimited quantities: gypsum contains 900 pounds per ton and there are abundant gypsum beds here and abroad. It is to be hoped the Department of Agriculture will be successful in carrying out its present plans for conserving the soil. We rise or fall with it, we may exact compound interest from it if we wish, or we may overdraw our bank account in a few ' generations and leave our children the alternative of starving on these vast plains, or fighting for a foothold among those very nations from which so many immigrants are now coming. In any event the mere feeding the people from the soil cannot be the only aim of conservation: the people must be able to win their grub from the earth in such a way as to leave a margin for other pursuits. Man does not live by bread alone.

Fire Chief M r hers of the K:.nl vi

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Each m liibcr i. v ico depart ment will be ghen a conv of the new-

garbage ordinance, which became od- unable to find a suitable fire horse to

erative in September and instructed take the place of "John Fireman" who to enforce its provisions,, according ; has been making runs for the last to a decision reached by the mayor's twelve years. After hard runs John cabinet. It provides that no recepta- goes lame and would not be In concles for garbage shall be placed in the dition to answer several calls in rapid alleys, although ashes and noncom- succession. bustible materials may be piled at the I Total expenditures of $32 27 for rVri.VScrl: conven!ent forh n th citThis action followed a complaint by ' Parks during October was reported Chief of Police Gormon that garbage by Ed Hollarn, superintendent of receptacles in the alley at the rear of parks. He also said all the animals the city building made it almost im-; have been placed in winter quarters, possible to run the ambulance and the ; That the fountain in the South Sevnntrnl frrtrr tHc tiarne ivith !tiv t-., I .iTtVi ctruAt ntirk hat! hfn boxed for

J. B. Wharton of the L. H. & P. i the winter, 110 feet of brick curbing keucompany said the company is trying constructed und a catch basin for the j to have the mains in condition to sup- sewer at (lien Miller park made.

ply gas by November 20, but should) Harry Wheelan, superintendent oi further delays arise, it might be the . the crematory reported that 443 yards first of December before service could : of material had been consumed durbe given. He said as far as he had ! inn October, as follows: Wet garbage

been able to learn the gas was odor- 2S9 yards, dry garbage 1-7 yards

animals 2i yards.

An investigation into the death of four-year-old Lois Loehr. daughter of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Will Loehr. 217 South Fourth street, is being made by Coroner Fierce. The little girl died died Saturday morning from injuries sustained when au automobile driven bv Anthonv Stolle struck her. The

wi-rks had been coroner does not believe Stolle was (

at fault in the accident. I ne local authorities will maki no investigation' into th matter unless Cororcr Peirct

justifies one in his report, which he will file soon.

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is healthy blood blood that is normal in rd and vthite corpuscles and all other important constituents. To have it, and the. strength it gives, bs sura to taks HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA.

less and clean.

At the Murray. Week of Nov. 10. The Lottery Man. At the Gennett. Nov. 15. "Little Women."

"For Her Sake." "For Her Sake," a Russian melodrama in four acts will be the offering of the Francis Sayles Players at the Murray all next week with the usual

MASONIC CALENDAR

Tuesday, Nov. 11. 1913 Richmond , lodge. No. ll'tf, F. and A. M. Called J meeting. Work in Entered apprentice degree.

Friday, November 14 King Solomon's Chapter, No. 4, It. A. M. Stated meeting. Saturday, November 15 Loyal Chapter, No. 43. O. K. S. Stated meeting and Initiation of candidates.

CASCARETS" ALWAYS STRAIGHTEN YOU UP

matinees. For Her Sake U one of the When Constipated, headache,

! best of the old melodramas and Mr

Sayles will give it a complete production. Mr. Sayles and Mr. Kast will both return to the cast next week. At the Gennett.

Thomas A. Edison's latest invention,

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Health Restored by EckmaiTs Alterative landulnr mi:t'ie. v.t f:t-tiurn!ly .11-asno-e? t v I'bv s:.1:it;s "TnSfMc-.iV-H Id the Ciuinis. lis found to ri. M to F.ckuiHii'-i Alterative w h.-n other treatment "li.l not iTtnii tt-lief K.'kman'a Alterntlve l a i:.e.!i ine w5it.li vl.:r;r.c the pf.!t fifteen yenrsi h- broncln al'nt uiHtiv reC'.v.rifH v.ti in uiiml.er of supposed hovel.-: .se It.".1 Tht' -l!.r7 I.aurlton St., l'lilla , Pa. "Oeutieiiien: In M.ireh. 11: ir, lootor protio'iuee-t niv tws '"Tut'ereuloaiK In the ;!;.!. .1-." rt! n nntnt.er of nperntl.m In h hoTimi f u i ' . -. 1 to l en.-rtt me In tlie mentituiu a fri.-iul .-f mine lv!sel l' kmnn's Alternttve. The w "t.mls In hit nek were n?:1! open and In a friahtfnl rotuiit ion hen I st!.rt"l t tk it After nsiiii: two Lottie I fo:in(t 1 Kim lni.rov lui!. Imvinir km I nl weight, eo'ild eat and was nMe to '''(.. 1 cntlnne l n-dne It until I n ji well whl.'h w.ia In N'.'t.'ir'.cr. 1!U. On N. Teinl'er 11. 101O 1 stsrr-i1 to work, and sin.'" thst tirn 1 hive not lot one (iy'. work through lrknei. I highly reronuiien.'. K.'kuiMii'K A ter.ittve to uiijtone who Is Ri!Tcrt!'if from 4 tlnn-1 troMt'V (Affidavit! JOSKHI H W1I1TK. (Ah. ve iil)trovli.te.i: more on rr.jnest ) K. knu.n's Alt. retire tins wn proven hy many V'-:irs" tt-T to lve mot efti.-neloii for severe Th.nrtt a.i.l I nrnf A fTe.-t ton?. Hrnnrt.it H. Hronrhinl Anthni. StnM'orn ("old nnd In iipn'itldintr the rt. m. f'ontiilas no narcotics. ro!nn or hahitforming drnex. Auk for hneklet tlltn of recoreries and write to Kekman I.Kl.erntorx. thtl:idelphl:i. Pa., for evidence. For kale by all leading druKglata

Tour Wool ! r.ot pure If you h.v scrofuli. plmpies. be'.:, er o'her erurt'.or.s, eczema or "U rheum, l-sorias'.. rheun-.at !sm. an. rr.ia, r.ervou'tiff. that tired feeMns. loss .f uj peti;e or per.eral dti.il'. You Jh.-rnM take Hoods SaraprW.A, Htnl begin taklnR it at onoe. There i no real substitute for Hood's 8sr.ipari'.la. If urfted to buy any preparation s.iid to be "Jut as pood." you may be sure it is Inferior, costs less to make, and yields ths dealer a larger profit.

MURRETTE Today ; "A leader of Men" 2 Reel Feature "Caught Courting" Military Comedy "The Hermit of Lonely Gulch" Western Drama

Get a 10-cent box now. You men and women who can't pet

feeling; right who have headache.

the Kinetophone, or talking pictures, coated tongue, foul taste and foul

has taken its place among the high breath, diziness, can't sleep, are biliclass theatrical attractions now tour- , ous, nervous and upset, bothered with ing the country. A program of twelve ; a sick, gassy, disordered stomach, or excellent subjects, combining musical j have backache and feel worn out. and dramatic numbers, comedy, vaude-1 Are you keeping your bowels clean ville and minstrel bits has been ar-; with Cascarets, or merely forcing a ranged. The coming engagement of i passageway every few days with salts, the Edison talking pictures at the ; cathartic pills or castor oil? Gennett theatre Monday and .Tuesday, ' Cascarets work while you sleep; November 17 and 18, with a special ; cleanse the stomach, remove the sour, matinee Tuesday will be the first ap- undigested, fermenting food and foul

j pearance of this new Edison marvel i gases; take the excess bile from the

here.

Murrette. "Caught Courting" is oni of the fea

ture pictures at the Murrette today, i

liver and carry out of the system all

the constipated waste matter and poison in the bowels. A Cascaret tonight will straighten

you out by morning a 10-cent box

The storv of this nicture is Quite in- lrom any aru slore wl" KeeP yur

teresting. There is one thing sure . siomacn sweet; mer ana ooweis reg about this comedv, you will wish that lllar- and nead cIear for months - i , 'a. t . l t. : i J rei .

you were Cross when you see him

take Polly in his arms and witness the picture today.

"Little Women." "Little Women" which will be presented at the Gennett theatre Saturday,' November 15, matinee and night by William A. Brady, needs no introduction to American playgoers. It is an accurate dramatization of Louisa M. Alcott's delightful story of forty years ago and when presented by Mr. Brady at the Playhouse, New York, last year it attracted record audiences throughout the whole year.

Don't forget the children. They love

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j of any kind try it you get your mo- ) ney back if it does not help you. Leo H. Fihe, Druggist, Richmond, Ind. j P. S. Old people suffer from poor blood. Our cod liver and iron tcnic, I Vinpl, purifies and enriches the blood

! and creates strength.

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Extra quality, 95c per bushel, three and five bushel lots. Come and see them. H. G. HADLEY 1035 Main Street. Phone 2292

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rVIU RR A Y ALL THIS WEEK The Francis Sayles' Players Will offer Rida Johnson Young's Greatest Comedy The Lottery Man A fusillade of laughs from start to finish. PRICES Matinees Tues, Thurs. and Sat., 1Cc and 20c. Nights, 10c, 20c and 30c. Next Week "For Her Sake"

WHERE THE SOURCE FAILS. Pittsburg Gazette-Times. The other name for the income tax law is muddle, and it can't be straightened out at the source, apparently.

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Gennett Theatre

Saturday, Nov. 15

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The Slack Automatic Cistern Cleaning Equipment is being demonstrated at the Bethard Auto Salesroom, 1117 Main St. Every home owner invited to investigate. The Sanitary Engineering Co.

Prices 25c up. Scat Sale Thursday 10 a. m. MURRAY THEATRE,

COLISEUM

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