Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 32, 16 December 1920 — Page 9
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND.. THURSDAY,' DEC 16. 1920.
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BOARDS OF HEALTH MAY BE ABOLISHED
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IMMIGRATION LAW, PROPOSED. WOULD STOP THIS FLOy
(By Associated Pr.ss) INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16. Town health officers and city officers and
boards of health would be abolished j and their duties taken over by a
county health commissioner if a bill to be submitted to the General Assembly in January receives favorable action. The State Board of Health favors enactment of the measures. The bill would provide for the appointment of a health commissioner in each county. This commissioner would devote his entire time to keeping away disease and improving the public health. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of th state board of health, points out what lie considers "three fatal defects" in the present health law. These are: (1) Health officers are practicing doctors giving what time they chiose to public health work. ' '"o-Operation Lacking. rs) Health officers are practicing
doctors in competinon with their brother doctors and therefore cannot . ' . . : UTS, '
secure ineir co-upf raiwu. this cooperation present health officers are onlv partially successful. (3) Health officers practicing curative medicine are with a few exceptions uninformed and untrained in hygiene and disease prevention work. Their education and training is in the line of the pound of cure and not in the line of the ounce of prevention. Hence they are not efficient and
economical to the state. The establishment of a county health commissioner in each county would not mean the creation of a new office, according to Dr. Hurty, but'
would slmniy maKe tne om otnee more i efficient. By eliminating the town and , ritv ViciltVi nffifera and nrnvidlne In !
I heir place one trained health expert Men fal1 from dizzv heights, glitterrn economy would be effected Dr. ing structures ecliapse; and people, Hi'Hy believes. Feeing,-learn. Witn them for a long The law should contain the follow- time new promises of riches, words, ing provisions respecting the county r.miies an fan. yet to get them to hlth commissioner Dr. Hurty says- bring their money out again for a new His salary shouid be a livinc one venture, there is always a lure the rraded bv'Jthe number of people he habiliments of respectability. These. rTves: Ms dnHp! and powers should , the pirates of finance know, never 1 clearly defined: li should keep ( cease to jnspjre confidence, full and pecuratp records of his work: I "How am I going to live on $600 a v shouM be subordinate to the state year?" Captain Rickley kept asking hoard of health: should malt ! himself in the early weeks of 1847. r erkiv reports to the state board of , just discharged from the British army, health; he should b subject to dis-! he found himself in London at the age missal for men reasons as th hw0f 33. comnelled for the first time to
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college tOrner Diaze j tney nave already paid for fire proteoStirs Oxford Citizens tlon in thelr taxe8 .
most of the citizens consider that f if--Ty...!. Thrnno
of Russians from Crimea
Luxembourg May Increase
Size of Standard Army
(By Associated Press) THE HAGUE, Dec. 16. The question of increasing its "army now numbering 175 men and six officers, to
Part of the daily stream of immigrants leaving Ellis Island to settle in various sections o the country.
If legislation now being: dis- continuation of the stream will
cussed in congress is enacteJ, im- work a hardship on the wage
earnerr now in tne u. ana win present other difficult problems. The ocean liners have been bringing on an average of 16,000 aliens a week to Ellis Island, the immi-
' migration to the U. S. practically will be halted for at least a year. Proponents of the ban on the influx of Europeans assert that a
gration clearing house. This means that 823.00C would come within a year. The proposed measures under discussion do not bar relatives of immigrants how in the U. S. or the tourist and business classes.
OXFORD. O.. Dec. 16. Monday's disastrous fire in College Corner has caused much talk in this' village concerning the inadequacy of the town's fire fighting apparatus. Chief Flanagan says that new and needed ap
paratus will cost $5,000. ' It is well . knnvn that tha villaera will novar ha!
able to pay that amount for fire ap- J perhaps 2.500 men to meet possible paratus, so it has been planned to so-; requiremeents for police duty under licit subscriptions . from the institu- the league of nations, is greatly dis-
tions of the town. It is hoped that turbing the parliament of the tiny na$2,500 .can be raised in this manner, tion of Luxembourg. Some opposition though it is doubtful whether one- j to joining the league at all devleoped fourth of that amount can be raised, .on the ground that such an army A popular - subscription in the town I would bankrupt the nation and rob inmight produce a small amount, though dustry of necessary labor.
By Associated Press.) MEXICO CITY, Dec. 16. Sixty thousand Russian refugees from tho Crimea are expected in Mexico within the next few months, according to. a report recently made to the department of agriculture from the Near East. The agent declared that many of the Russians would embark for Mexico within a few weeks. The government has signified a willingness to receive them.
Optsc nerves are said to have been discovered by N. Varole," a surgeon ol Boulogne, in 1538.
Qet-Rich-Quick Bubbles That Have Burst By HARLEY MATTHEWS CAPTAIN RICKLEY'S MAGIC UMBRELLA
may set forth; and a proper health rppropriation should be provided in each county.
FORGET ARCHITECTS IN GLORY OF WORK
think for himself. "Six hundred a year!" Why, his tailor's bill would take half of it. A friend at the Army and Navy club suggested that he become a speculator. "It is very simple," he said "Get made a director." On the security of his income, Captain Rickley borrowed $2,500. This he deposited in a reputable bank and then got himself introduced to a company promoter. . In a few days, because of his name and standing, he found himself a director of the Popocatapel Gold & Silyer Mining . company, drawing $25 a "week for att-nd; ing the board meeting, and in possession of 100 free shares. He now took an apartment in Kensington, had his tailor garb him in
clothes of the most dignified cut, and
In a week he
had proposals from no less than 22 concerns to become a Director on their Boards. He looked them all over and selected three of the more stable kind. He now had from Board fees an in
come of $100 and a capital of $2,000 in shares. His name ranked high in the city. To set off the umbrella he bought a carriage and joined the Conservative Club. There was no end to his ambition. A seat in Parliament
would be his next dignity, he felt. He
(Architecture) We are in receipt of an interesting letter from a well-known architect, calling our attention to some misinformation contained In a more or less popular handbook dealing, with the history and development of the city of New York. The quotations would be amusing If they were not so exasperatingly lacking In any sense of
truth. The proper attribution of the Pol!sr "U,m
name of an architect of a great mon- i umental building should be as important and as carefully authenticated as the name of the painter of a famous)
picture. The genius and skill of the prchitect of distinction is usually writ large in his work Co the knowning observer, but to the average man in the street his creation is probably merely known as the office of such and such a trust company, such and such a
courthouse or perhaps the re.ldic. b think of mrlage of a multimillionaire, or maphap a woo ... . ,oo
library or a museum. No one with even a mild interest in pictures or sculpture but finds added interest in being able to associate a particular work with the name of the' artist. Visitors to our galleries take pride in their ability to talk of this and that painter and to be able to identify the work by the same artists when exhibited elsewhere. The same interest should apply to the work of the architect. If the position of the architect and his work is not more widely appreciated, it is because so few of their names are associated in the public mind with their representative work. The average layman probably thinks of a building first in questions of commercial terms Does it pay? Is it a good business proposition? Is it up to date in all its modern conveniences? Many
of our great financial institutions have
It was while he was looking for a
suitable heiress that he and Miss Barbara Hilder met. At the balls and parties he dallied by her side for a while; then seeing one. much younger. Miss Clymena Eykin, he passed over to her. Miss Hilder looked resentfully after him, it was thought, but not tor a lone. In a few months she was
marripfl tn n !1r Mnntaitrno J
A short time afterwards, Mr. Montaigne approached Captain Rickley with a proposition. "We are forming the General House & Land Finance Co.," he said. "My wife says we must get you as a Director. You will get a salary of $10,000 a year, and $40 a Board meeting." Captain Rickley wondered why she should want to do him such a good turn. But the offer was too good to be suspected. Moreover, the public were taking to the Company, for
Lords. Members of Parliament and re-
, L ' 6 tired officers were on its Board, and of buildings hat are notab eh fcanked wJ h London.s most re' t. mere ze, but as well for their dignf-j b, b $20 000,fied exteriors and luxurious and beau- ftnn . tonnnnnn t . , tiful interiors, that make them notable v"0' 'T.n An 'Snn i h , a r Jt.i-. ,,a , ,k be paid up. An annual dividend of at
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jf buildings th'U surround them.
POPULAR ADDITION TO CAPITAL BUDS
Mir: Margaret TreadwelL One of the most charming addit!ons ' the debutante jrroup at the national lanital is Miss Marsroret Trea-'well, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson TreadwelL She is spending the winter with ne? bjrother, Arthur TreadwelL
least 40 per cent was promised.
The new Co. soon had its share
list full. It offered to take in other) money on deposit, guaranteeing to pay ! higher intere'st than any bank. With . all the money put away in its own i I ank the Co. opened for business. From ?11 over the country people ap-l plied to it for financial assistance. The Co.'s methods were simole. It
paid the borrowers in its own paper which any banking house of the country honored, knowing of the enormous sums the Co. had lodged in its own bank. The charge for the loan was 12 per cent, which was all clear profit; and its own money was earning further interest in the bank. Even the directors themselves were surprised at the simplicity of it all. Events of the times were also helping them. A new financial fever -was breaking out all over England. Every business, old or new. was being turned into a joint stock concern. The General House & Land Finance Co. would secure from the public the money to float any venture. It would pay over to the new Co. the money in paper, the cash being as before deposited in its bank. So well did the business turn out that a dividend of 30 per cent for the first six months was declared. Railway companies, gas companies, companies to exploit inventions, min
ing companies, they all had money found for them by Captain Rickley and his associates. Everybody throughout the country now heard of their wonderful operations. London papers said it would not be long before evry town had a Finance Company of its own. So far scarcely a penny of the cash at the bank had been touched. Still more money came in and, the Finance Co.'s reputation increased. A few early
bills were promptly met. Its shares went soaring. Encouraged by its success other companies of a similar nature began. Captain Rickley now found himself a financier of repute. He was continually being asked to lend his name to some' new venture. It was whispered that Miss Clymena's father had, through the Captain's influence, got a loan from the Finance Co. People hinted at a marriage the following year. But things were happening in the financial world. Paper was not wanted, and cash was in demand. One morning a borrower asked for cash instead of the usual bills. People who had placed their money with the Co. on deposit came and withdrew it. The next loans and floatations had all to be paid in cash. Of course, with much of the money on deposit gone, and no longer being able to trade on its paper, the Co.'s
profits shrank. The shareholders ' thought large profits should last for-, ever. At the next general meeting!
they abused the directors. The news of the scene got out, and the shares fell in value so quickly that another general meeting was called. It was discovered that the Co.'s paper to the value of $20,000,000 was held in the country. The shareholders asked questions which were unanswered. The meeting rose with only one resolution passed "The members of the Board are a set of rascals." Next day there was a rush on the Co.'s deposits. The doors soon shut, and an angry crowd gathered in the streets. Other Finance Companies had the same trouble. One was found
to owe $5,000,000 on a capital of $50,-! 000. Money due to the Co. was more 1 and more difficult to recover, and '
often the security held was found to be worthless. ' Panic spread all over the city and into the country. Banks holding the Co.'s paper could not get it recognized anywhere and, their depositors demanding cash, they, too, had to shut down. Business all over the country stood still. The value of property was lowered, and wages fell. The total losses of the country during this period were estimated at $20,000,000. Captain Rickley turned to sell his shares, but they were all worthless by this time. Soon his creditors sold his carriage and horses. Next day he was refused admittance to the Eykin household, though its owner still owed the Finance Co. money. Mr. and Mrs. Montaigne? They were now among London's wealthiest With strange foresight, they had sold their shares in the early days of the Co. In one newspaper the account of a ball given by Mrs. Montaigne and the report of Captain Rickley's bankruptcy proceedings appeared side by side. London smiled. The Captain disappeared from London. Seven years later when money was circulating more freely, an acquaintance met him going into a London Bank, carrying his umprella. "My great asset," he exclaimed. "With it I floated a gold mine in Australia."
EXAMINE PRISONERS' TEETH JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 16. Each inmate of the Michigan State penitentiary here must submit to a dental
examination once each year, have his j teeth cleaned and other dental work!
I done, under an order just issued by j
Warden Harry L. Hulburt. who is '
president of the American Prison Con-j
A JOY WILL COME! on Christmas morning with the realization of her supreme happiness in the possession of a Vigran jewelry gift. Whether it be Diamonds, Pearls or other precious stones, a Watch, a Brooch, a La Valliere or a Ring, the fact that it has come from Vigran's will give it just the added distinction that. makes a gift completely appreciated.
A Man's Watch That's the kind to buy him of dependable Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton. Il
linois, South Bend or Howard quality. We sell these leading make. See our SPECIAL ELGIN WATCH in a 20-year-gold case at
gress. The Michigan institution is j ;
said to be the first in the country to i make dental examinations mandatory, j Cement fillings will be provided pris-1 oners at the cost of the state. Where j silver or gold fillings or crowns are i
desired these may be obtained by the ! 2?X2 i ! r '
iinua-n-B uyuu paying ior me cost oi the metals out of their earnings.
'Labor Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 16. Brotherhood of R. R. Carmen, Red Men's Hall. Plumbers, T, M. A. Hall. Machinists, Eagles' Hall.
London policemen are taught jiujitsu as a means of self-defense.
D. Moody Welling A Good Dry Cleaner Phone 1072
FURNITURE OF QUALITY FERD GROTHAUS
614-616 Main St.
Overland Richmond Co. 11 S. 7th. Phone 1058 Dealers for Overland and Willys-Knight Cars William Paddock, Mgr.
$20
Belt Buckles A beautiful display of Sterling Silver and high-grade Belt Buckles for particular men. One of these will please him. Ivory Pyralin and French Ivory Manicure and Toilet Sets or odd pieces will make ideal gifts. It will pay you to Eee our line.
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SILVERWARE Wm. Rogers and Sons' Lincoln pattern Silver Set, one of the prettiest designs of any plated ware that we know of: 26-piece set packed In a hard
wood chest. Our Christmas special
$16.50. We also carry
full line of
C o m m u n ity plate and Rogers 1847 in odd pieces and
sets.
Diamonds
Our showing of popular priced Diamond Rings is one that will delight. Excellent values In firstquality stones. Pearls The lure of tho Orient and mysticism of the Far East seem to beckon in these precious gems. Wo are showing a complete assortment of La Tausca and Richilieu Pearls specially priced from $10.00 to $18.00.
Give Her Wrist Watch
for Christmas. Nothing will than a dependable timepiece.
please her more
Our models comprise the best American makes, Elgin; Hamilton, Walthua.; Illinois, Hampden, etc. See our special Elgin Wrist Watch " $20.00
Seth Thomas Clocks
The same movement your grandfather used. In many new designs and finishes over 25 styles to select from. Mantel Clocks from $6.50 $60.00
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Open Evenings
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MEN'S $8.50 SILK SHIRTS An exceptional value and a practical gift Men's all-silk, fast color, neat stripes, soft cuffs and shrunken collar band, all sizes; each packed in attractive holiday C? OFC boxes. A big saving at cpOsSe)
USEFUL XMAS GIFTS
MEN'S $2.00 DRESS SHIRTS The best shirt value in Richmond; fast color striped madras, newest patterns, guaran
teed tub proof; light and dark patterns, soft
$1.59
cuff and shrunken collar band
at actual wholesale price
$1.50 Hummer Railroad TRAINS Make the child happy! A complete railroad train and circular track, a big Hummer Set; sells everywhere for $1.50. A big three-day special while AA they last J)xUU
Boys $12 Corduroy Suits Light and dark brown, narrow whale Corduroy tailored suits; sizes 7 to 15 Pfl Norfolk style ij I DJ
$2.25 Bleached Sheets
81x90 inches seamless Strongcloth; less than today's whole
sale price. A big value at
$1.59
$4.50 Bed Spreads Full bed size scalloped-edge crocheted spreads; steam bleached; neat patterns; close woven quality, and it is (10 QO a guaranteed saving at VwO
Children's Fur Sets A large range of styles and sizes to select from in light and dark sets, muff and collar piece $3.98 to $6.98
The Bank of Service Start a Christmas Saving Club Today Second National Bank
Own a Standard Barometer and be prepared in advance for Storms and Cold Waves
For prices Phone 4675 or 1014
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Altering, Repairing, Relining Carry and Save Plan JOE MILLER, Prop. 61714 Main St. Second Floor - '
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SAVINGS FOR MEN Men's $2.50 Union Suits $1.79 Men's $4.50 Corduroy Work Trousers $3.98 Men's 75c Silk Hose, assorted colors 59c Men's $3.25 Fleeced Union Suits $2.49 'Men's $150 ribbed Shirts and Drawers 95c Men's 69c dress or work Suspenders 49c Men's $1.50 Wool Shirts and Drawers 98c Men's $2.00 Flannelette Night Shirts $1.69 Men's 35c dress Sox, cotton lisle 25c Men's $4.50 Wool Union Suits $2.98 Men's 65c leather palm Canvas Gloves 49c Men's $1.25 Silk Hose, assorted colors. ... .98c Men's 50c Paris Garters, Xmas box 39c Men's $1.25 Silk Handkerchiefs, fancy borders, fast colors 98c
TOILET ARTICLES Underpriced! $1.00 bottle Colgate's Toilet Water 79c $1.50 bottle Mavis Toilet Water $1.39 $3.50 bottle Mary Garden Toilet Water.. $2.93 $2.50 bottle Djer-Kiss Toilet Water $2.19 Mary Garden Talcum Powder 54c Mavis Talcum Powder 19c Johnson's Talcum Powder .19c Watkins' Mulsified Cocoanut Oil 41 j 60k bottle Danderine 44c 75c Djer-Ktss Face Powder 65c 50c Mavis Rouge 33s 65c Mary Garden Rouge 49c Hind's Honey and Almond Cream 41s 65c Mavis Face Powaer 41c
YARD GOODS REDUCED 35c Bell in Hand Crash Toweling, yard 24c 50c Striped Madras Shirting. 36-in. wide, yd 26c 25c Checked Glass Toweling 16c 45c Plaid Dress Ginghams, yard 25c 25c Bleached Outing Flannel. 27 in. wide.. 17c 33c Bleached Outing Flannel, heavy, yd... 23c $1.25 Blacbead Table Damask, neat pattern 89c 25c Apron Ginghams, yard 15c $1.65 Colored Table Damasks, yard. ..... .$1.29 59c Berckley Bleached Cambric, yard 39c 30c Scout Percale, yard 21c 39c Curtain Scrims, big value, yard 25c 37c Fancy Comfort Challies, yard 23c 20c Kitchen Toweling, yard 13c
Bt' $10.00 Mackinaws Warm and practical, large
storm collar, in dark plaids;
size3 7 to 17 special at
$7.50
Men's 750 Bath Robes
Made, of Beacon blanketing, larga roll collar, pockets,
corded belt, in conventional patterns.
$5.98
Men's $1.50 Dress Shirts Another big Shirt value, demonstrating our underselling ability. Fast colors, soft cuff. (j- in Special tPl.li
Boys' $6.00 Raincoats Sizes 7 to 14. guaranteed waterproof material, cemented seams, rubber cap with each Q A Mf coat; size 15 ip4.l
$1.49
WOMEN'S $2.00 UNION SUITS Medium weight, fleece lined, long 6leeve and
ankle length, set-snug closefitting garment Children's Union Suits For boys' and girls, ribbed and fleeced Union Suits; 2 to 12 year old size; a very exceptional value at a low QQf price 70
$7.50 Nashua Woolnap Blankets 66x80, genuine Nashua label on each Blanket, assorted plaids; just 25 Blankets GA
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BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS 27c 35c 49c 59c 98c
Men's $1.50 Neckties Silk Four-'in-Hand. flowing end. large range of patterns and colors in Christmas OQ boxes PX.-57
Girls' Bath Robes Sizes 6 to 14 years, heavy blanketing Robes in light and dark fancy colorings; ex- JQ QQ ceptional value at PJUO
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Women's $1.25 Silk Hose fast black 98c
Women's $2.-50 Silk Hose black or brown $1.79
$6.00 Tricolette Blouses Newest novelties in Tricolette Blouses, all wanted colors, plain and embroidered fronts; an ac$iS":..f. $4.49
Women's $2.50 Women's $1.50 Kid Gloves Chamoisette Brown, Gloves, Tan, Black grey and tan $1.98 98c 1
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