The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-20
Growth Of Body and Mind.

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Growth of Body and Mind.
An Interesting exhibit has been made
by tailoring firm Of many years stand
ing in the north Of England, which has
shown by comparing measures taken O
century and half ago with those taken
to-day, that the average man is much
larger, heavier and Of bigger girtll In
chest and shoulders than his great-great-
grandfather was. The chest and hip
measures are on an average three inches
more than they were sixty years ago even,
and the ready made clothiers report that
they find the same to be true in their
business. S4,
Tho London Telegraph. in commenting!
on these facts, makes the very pertinent
suggestion that mere increase in bulk
does not prove the case, for the reports
from the army i1aye SO discouraged the
English /, in showing the great lack Of
stamina and vitality In the new recruits
that it would require more than the indi-
cations of mere growth in size to satisfy
tho public mind that the race was not
dcgcnerating. 1t is naturally supposed
that better housing and more abundant
food have tended to somewhat enlarge
the size of the average workman. But
it must never be overlooked that the
most important requisite Is fresh air.,
The peasants of Tipperary and Kerry IN
Ireland have far less food than the fac
tory hands Of Worcestershire, but they
the larger and healthier men and women.
Every indication seems to point to the
increasing demand for proper sanitation
and for fresh air and clean water. It Is
these at the bottom that make strong
bodies and strong minds.
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Il DR.. James P. Lynch, q Chicago special
list, Is Of tho opinion that in the short
space Of seven hundred years all the civ
gilized people of the world will be crazy,
unless there is reform along many lines.
Here are the causes which he thinks will
run the whole world mad: Drink, the use
Of drugs, the mad race for gain, the
worship of the dollar. the neglect of re-
ligion the constant overexerticn of ply.
steal endurance, mental gluttony. the lost
art Of the total relaxation of mind and
body, the high nervous tension of life
and the present condition of woman as
wage Garner and mother.
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st. Louis was very anxious to beat
Chicago's record for a. day in the matter
Of Worlds Fair attendance and last
Thursday was tho day set for the record
breaking. 1t was st. Louis Day at the
Fair, and the whole city bestirred Itself.
There were 404,450 admissions, while
Chicago on Its "Chicago Day. counted
up 72o2e. But considering the total pop
ulation Of the two cities st. Louis made
much the better showing, but didn't col
lect as many gate fees.
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That great man. Dowie. has promoted
himself, and he is now John Alexander !.
That's a much easier way to get to an
exalted position than by going through a
long campaign and taking the chances
OF defeat BY some other prophet.
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The Mikado understands the power OF
the press and that Is the reason he has
given his generals in Manchuria orders
to tighten up on the censor's blue pencil
and in n general way to give the CORE
spondents better show. 5
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"stand pat" according to tho Roose-
veltian dictionary, means; 81 am perfectly
satisfied with my doings, and 1t wal be a
burning shame II the balance Of the
country shall not be-
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Mr.. Carnegie is fixing to die poor now,
and no mistake, If reports be true. 1t is
said ne has become ambitious to lead a
movement for Canadian Independence
peaceful movement. of course.
Observation-Disclosures
The Honorable Thomas Watson Is hay
ing a rather hard time converting South.
erners that the mantle of Thomas JEFF.
ferson hangs upon his shoulders.
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Anyhow the Richmond preachers had
no right to complain Of the size Of their
congregations on their return to their
pulpits after the summer outing.
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Senator Plat has sbln ex-senator al!Is
not manifested any inclination to go 1t
any better or even as we'll.
Observation-Disclosures
1t cost the Th!bet only two and a half
million dollars In cash, and a licking
besides. to acquire tho benefits OF beney-
client assimilation.
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or course. u well dressed Mayor Is tho
proper thing for Richmond to have y
would not put UP with anything else.
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And now they do say that the Maine
vote forecasts a Democratic victory, Poll
ties ID funny and uncertain.
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The proof Of a railroads prosperity is
a good. big dividend for the stockholders,