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Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20
NOVEMBER 20, 1910.
THE sALAMANDER

There has long been belief that the
reptile called the "salamander" is
proof against fire. Nobody knows how
this belief or superstition had its rise,
and it will probably always continue
to be held by some people, although 1t
has been conclusively shown that the
fireproof qualities of the creature exist
only in imagination.
DR.. Stejneger, the reptilian expert of
the Smithsonian Institution, told
story which may help to give reason
for the belief in question.
"Once upon a time" he said, II was
camping out with a party hunting and
fishing. We had lighted a big fire,
using for fuel several old logs. While
we were seated around, watching the
progress of some cookery in which we
were engaged young lady at my side
gave a little scream and pointed into
the flames. l looked and there was
small lizard crawling right out from
among the glowing embers. 1t walked
away unhurt, apparently, through the
grass and made its escape,
'Now, that salamander had occupied
a hole in one of the logs used for fuel.
Several species of it's kind live in old
tree trunks. Doubtless this one found
that it was getting uncomfortably hot
and crawled out. Being moist and
Shiny it's body was protected from in
jury by fire long enough to enable 1t
to escape through the embers. But
the sight of the lizard deliberately
making it's appearance from the midst
of the fire was certainly very surpris-
ing. Any ignorant person might easily
have been led to imagine that the crea-
ture was fireproof 1t seemed to me
quite probable that the superstition
took it's origin from just such occur
rences."
There are so many species of sala-
manders that description of them all
would fill a book. They are to be
found all over the world except in very
cold regions.
In a popular sense the name "sala-
mander" is applied to all batrachians
with tails. That is rather a loose
definition. A tadpole is a batrachian
with a TAIL but it is not salamander.
The great majority of salamander are
small, such as nevis, found in springs.
Although only creeping thing the
salamander has been highly honored.
Francis / of France adopted as his
badge a lizard in the midst of flames,
with the motto, 81 nourish and extin-
guish," meaning that fire purifies good
metal but consumes rubbish.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20
THE WORST HOTEL

According to Jeff De Angels, the player.
the worst hotel anywhere was one that some
years ago stood in the town of Abilene,
Kas.
"I had been bunking at this alleged hos
telry with a fellow-actor for two nights,
says De Angels. land our experience took
on all the horror of a nightmare. In the
middle of last night, not sleeping Well
was dimly conscious for a long time that
something wrong. Suddenly I realized
that the trouble came from a leaky gas
jet.
wake up Billr I shouted In my
friends ear as I shook him violently. The
gas is escaping
well can you blame It? growled he
as he rolled off the corn shucks."
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20

SAVING BY CHANCE

Some years ago, while speaking of
the manner in which he expended his
salary, a man was asked why he had
not included in his outlay any sum for
the education of his children. He re-
piled airily, "Oh, one always has some
odds and ends, such as Christmas
presents, which can be put aSlue tor
that purpose"
He did not admit the possibility
which nowadays might be called d
probability, that he might experience
changes, and the odds and ends we. e
not an absolute certainty for all time.
Most of us will feel inclined to con-
denim him, yet that is exactly what so
many of us are doing in the matter of
preparing for the proverbial rainy day.
We all admit, in principle, that 1t
is necessary to put something by, but
only those who have been born with
the bump of economy well developed
find it easy to work on that principle.
We all intend to accumulate little
nest egg, but the majority, when
asked how soon they propose to make
a beginning, reply that they will do so
later, or next year, or when father
gets another raise. 1t is always in the
future.
We cannot throw stones at one an
other in this respect; we are all more
or less that way inclined, excepting
the born economists already men
toned. 1t is natural to spend.
Yet the wise person, the one who
has lived through it and also taken
note of the experience of others, tells
us that it is necessary to be thrifty,
more so now than ever because situa-
tions are not so certain in their tenure
as they used to be and are more diff
ficult to obtain.
We take care to keep our feet dry
by having strong boots; we have
muffs and fur-lined coats to protect
us from the cold. but we fail to
take measures to protect ourselves
from the cold of want and the rain
of poverty by putting aside a small
part of our income. Compare the two
risks! Some people, living on very
small wages, find it hard to save; but
with the greater proportion of our
fellow creatures the case is different.
We could save if we set to work reso-
lutely to ascertain how it could be
DONE Instead, we leave the care of
our dear ones to the "oddS and ends. y
A book could be written on the ways
of saving. but the simplest advice that
can be given is: Imagine that your
income is - less than it is (fill
in the amount for yourSelves), and
reckon that you have to live on that
lessened amount! 1t would be an in
justice to yourselves to say that it
could not be done, because you prob
ably have done it in the past, before
that last raise was received, and you
are clever enough to do it anyhow.
You would do it if you had to! 1t
might seem a little hard at first, but
when the savings account began to
look bulky, you would feel so pleased
that you had something to fall back
on" that you would never wish to
change to the old style.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20
CHINESE sMueeLERs IN WEST

San Francisco customs officers have
to deal with the most skillful SNUG
glers in the world. The stolid, i'm
passive demeanor of the Chinese serves
them admirably in their contraband
operations, for their actions seldom
afford, as is the case frequently
with white people, any ground to sus-
pect them of fraud. A California writ
er gives an interesting expose OF the
many tricks they practice:
Before the influx of Chinese labor
ers was stopped, a Mongol, looking as
if all his years were acquainted Win
only poverty and toll would some
times try to sneak ashore with an old
blouse stuffed full of fine silk hand
kerchiefs and scarfs and Indian neck
shawls. The Chinese garment for cold
weather is a quilted blouse or tunic,
with a heavy filling of cotton. Silk
handkerchiefs being light and fine, a
single blouse would sometimes contain
a valuable invoice.
Sometimes a demure Chinese maid
en- would step ashore with the thick
soles of her shoes stuffed with SILK.
A whole covey arrived some years ago
with their shoes stuffed in this fashion.
An inqusitive inspector had his at
tention attracted to the extraordinary
thickness of the soleS, and made an
investigation which resulted in valu-
able seizure.
.'To a man the Chinese crews on the
steamers plying between San Fran
cisco and Mexico, South America and
the Orient are smugglers.
"They hide their contraband goods
in the oldest places imaginable, and
get them ashore past the eyes of the
customs officers in ways that almost
paffie detection.
"They have brought opium skillfully
stuffed in bananas still hanging to the
stalk and in oranges. One day about
six years ago a Chinese, dressed as
cook, walked lesurely down the gang
plank of a Pacific Mail steamer with
a basket on his arm containing sew
eral loaves of bread.
"He shuff1ed right by customs
house officer. and would have got
away all right, but on the wharf came
into collision with a drunken sailor.
The sailor, who was to blame, gave
the Chinese a violent shove, sending
him sprawling and scattering his bread
loaves.
"a policeman interfered, and noticed
that one of the loaves had broken open.
He started to examine, and the Chi
nese started to run. Every loaf was
filled with opium.
"Chinese have been detected with
boxes of the drug deftly bound up in
their oroues, or tied under their arms.
Every bit of baggage and every ar
ticle they take ashore is hiding place.
Beams on ship and table legs have
been followed out as receptacles for
contraband opium. False bottoms are
put in cubby holes and pantry drawers.
Hiding places are sought in coal bunk
ers, and under the engines and boil
ers.
'"The methods of secretion are so
varied and ingenious that frequently
the officers are unable to find snug
g'ed opium, even after they have
definite information that it is aboard
n xaccalO
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20
THE NEW cAssoCK DRESS

The cassock gown is a novelty which will
surely appeal to the woman of simple taste.
Londoners do not believe that its absolute
simplicity will please Parisans nor It's severity
Americans But we shall see.
This latest garment has evolved from the
almost waistless frock of last spring and is
like a priests cassock, especially when 1t is
made in black or dark gray cloth. 1t is built
in nIain outline with appropriate small collar
and sash of silk. The only relief is row OF
buttons from the throat to the hem OF the
gown down the front
The cassocks are short and fairly scant, but
not so tight in the skirt as the summer frocks
were . TIL.
With these gowns will be worn hats whlch
hut which may be trimmed with plumes OF
feathers, according to the fancy of the wearer
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20
A TRUE GIFT FOR FICTION

In New Brunswick village town charac-
ter who preferred emphasis to the verities was
a witness in a petty trial involving an auger.
He positively identified it as the property CT
the parties to the suit.
But" asked the attorney for the other SIDE
"do you swear that you know this auger?"
''Yes, sir"
''How long have you known it?" he con-
tnued.
ct have known that auger." said the wit
ness, "ever since 1t was a gimlet. EVERY
bodys Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20
A DOMESTIC SERIAL

''ThIs magazine looks rather the worse for
wear"
YES it's the one I sometimes lend to the
servant Sundays"
Doesn't she get tired of reading always the
same one?"
"Oh. no. You see. it's the same hook. but
it's always a different servant."-Tit-Bits
4SA
what weather we're havingi I can't
remember such a summer"
"Oh, / can-last winter"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-20
ITS NINE LIVES

what aviation literature have you
"Here's the very latest, sir The ll1e Oh
uellman's cat, in nine volumes"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
IS SEARCHING FOR
MRS. c. J. HUGHES
UNITED STATES MARSHAL FINDS
THREE OF SAME NAME AND
Is IN DILEMMA.

Deputy United States Marshal Mer-
chant is walking the streets of Rich
mond with subpoena lie cannot
serve. Mrs. c J. Hughes. of Rich
mond is wanted on December l in
the United States District Court at
Mobile, Ala. to testify III a ease. a
summons for her was sent to this city
by the clerk of the court of the Ala
bama city.
Presenting it all easy matter to To-
cate Mrs. Hughes, f'eput3 Marchant
reached for the city directory. and
WAS surprised to locate three resi-
dents with the name Identical with
that set forth in the process
He took the addresses of each and
went forth But upon arrival ut the
homes of the three Mrs. hughes, Mr..
Marchant was courteously and coIdly
informed that ooh. 1t couldn't posi-
bly, be me-
1T If absurd for anyone to make
out a subpoena without the full adj
dress of the person wanted" said
Marshal Marchant as he sealed and
addressed a letter to the clerk of the
court at Mobile, telling the latter to
forward more definite information
concerning the address of the witness
he wants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
VIII. WORK HARD
TO SECURE AMOUNT
CANVASS OF W. {. A. FOR 10000
TO DE EXTENDED THROUGH
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

1t seems that the six days canvass
Of the Young Women's Christian As
ISOLATION To raise the $4,000 needed
to extend the Held OF their good WORK.
has not met with the success due sucn
q worthy cause. Although every ef-
fort was exerted Wednesday BY the
old workers. and n new force of So
ltcitors put on the lob, only s2,35S
was raised. which makes but total
of $500 out of the $4,000 desired
In the face of this announcement
the committee has decided to prelong
the campaign through Friday and
Saturday of this week with increased
hope and vigor. The people at the
head OF the canvass have issued
hurry call for more volunteers to ado
to the working force for the last two
DAYS More workers are undoubtedly
needed. and II is hoped many will re-
spond. During the lunch hour on
Wednesday the workers were treated
to a little music and iun by the glee
club 1T the Y. W. e. \.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
COMMISSION FORM.
BEING CONSIDERED.
MIR. HARDY IN ADDRESS TO
CREDIT MEN RIDICULES
BOARD OF CONTROL.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 24.--Giving
impetus to the movement for the
adoption Of commission form OF
government for Norfolk. which has
already been started by the Real Es-
tate and Stock Exchange. Caldwell
Hardy. president of the Norfolk Ma
tional Bank. at the midweek luncheon
of the Norfolk Credit Mems Associa-
ton yesterday declared that the
Board of Control Is not only a Joke,
but, in the minds of independent
thinking people. crime. He made II
clear that he did not intend to. re-
fleet on any individual member of the
board, but he ridiculed the Board of
control as a part of the governing
power Of the city and urged the
members of the association to study
the commission form IF government
and vote as their convictions directed
them when the questions comes up
for settlement
Mr.. Hardy had as his theme 'inde-
pcndence. and he made an impress
sive talk along this line for ten min
utes. He not only advised the men,
bers to he Independent in their busi-
mess dealings but "a he independent
in politics.
The movement IL consider the COM
mission foUn of government has as
sumed large proportions in Norfolk
At the request. OF the Real Estate
and Stock Exchange. the various bus
mess and commercial organizations
have appointed special committees to
confer on the subject as n joint com
mittee on November 80. and it is al
most certain that the commission
form will be recommended by The
Joint committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
LOOKING FOR OPINION
IT THE WRIGHT CASE

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.}
BUCKINGHAM VA. Nov. "a
Professors Morgan. Turner and Ken
nay. principals of the schools at TINS
place, 81. Andrews and Dillwyn, at
tended the Educational Conference In
Richmond this week.
Miss Annie Collins, nf Peno1a, Is
expected here this week to take
charge OF The Cut Bank school,
and she will board at the home of
MIR w. a Zones
Rev j. J. Spencer and Rev. j. A.
r. Marstella attended the Baptist as
snciation AT Rnannke-----
Mr.. James Patteson is expected
home TO-DAY. accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. George W Patteson
who has been with him during spell
of typhoid fever at Charleston, w.
Va.
The opinion Of the Supreme Courl
In the Dallas Wright case was ex-
peeted this week, but as Thursday Is
"opuion day" andi II comes on
Thanksgiving Day this week, the law
yers say they do not look for the de-
cision in this case now until next
Thursday.
MIR. r. r Moss, Of Richmond. has
been spending some time with his
parents here.
The market for tobacco is open al
Dillwyn, but tobacco men say there
is very little of the wad offered as
there has been no season for hand
ling It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
TELLS ABOUT HABITS
Or lHE FLAMINGS
DIR. CHAPMAN's LECTURES At
RICHMOND COLLEGE CLOSE
WITH DISCUSSION OF THIS
BIRD,

Mr.. Frank Chapman Wednesday
night delivered the last lecture OF the
present series OF Thomas lectures in
the chapel of Richmond College be-
fore an apprectative audience. Mr..
Chapman chose for his subject a new
and hitherto unexpected field: "Is-
land Bird Life" with special atten-
ton to nesting habits Of the famingo.
BY the aid of unique and Ingenious
methods Mr.. Chapman succeeded in
studying the life OF this bird at
unusually close range; and was not
only able to refute previous erroneous
statements about this fiamingo, but
offered much fresh material. To as
sist him In the lecture Mr.. Chapman
had some fascinating slides. all Of
which were explained with engaging
humor and succinctness by the lee
turer.
Among other discoveries Mr.. Chap
man found the iiamingo does nor
straddle the nest, but sits Oriental
fashion with its legs curied under
the body. These birds, formerly in
habiting the polar regions. have been
gradually driven south by the sue
cessive geological changes, and now
are to be found only In the West IN
dies. South America and Africa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
COUNTY SCHOOL
FAIR 4 SUCCESS
BOYS AND GIRLS MAKE CREDIT.
ABLE DISPLAY OF CROPS
AND HANpiWoRk.


''ep'' '.si ~ ''e i'iesii'ioita II '''tt'''
CT MBERLAND VA, Nov. IA
large crowd, not -onIv OF teachers and
nara,ts h,,. ~ .,ha,. o,,iy.rs s,tarer+
eu VI 'ne Wri.are ava progress VI eile
pubic schools. assembled al tie Cum
berland high school last Saturday and
were delighted with the very credit
able display made bv the school chill
dren OF This county. The bovs brought
their corn, and the girls their hand
made aprons and stitched hand
kerchiefs, thirty-fve and forty OF
them: their beautiful loayes Of bread
ana tempting- Iooking pound cakes. be-
sides an interesting display OF manual
training and other regular school work.
THESE exhibits were tastefully dis
PLAYED on large tables aud around the
walls or the spacious auditorium, and
were for hours eagerly examined bv
those present. Prizes aggregating sos
had been secured through the pener-
osity of the leading merchants OF
Farmviile. e. ". Walker Sons. II. r.
Harrow Il Co. and j. +. Walton a. Co..
and the liberaiity OF the c. * Q. rail-
way, which gave sI4.50 to be awarded
To boys making the largest Weld Of
corn, and by the generous mid OF pro-
gressiye citizens of Cumberland. These
prizes were awarded Il, accordance with
the decisions OF competent Judges. az
follows.
F'irst--.Best ones acre yield OF corn.
First prize to Charlie Barker sa2. so;
second prize u Arthur Davis. $50;
third prize to James irving. $40.
Best Ten Ears Corn-First prize to
John Goodman. IS; second prize to
Sam Robertson. 81: third prize ,o Ar
thur Davis, 81.
Best Hand ,uada Anron-nE,lrsf nr;ze
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
||llv|LlE Fair
MS Bis SUCCESS
cAplrAL STOCK INCREASED AND
exhlUtrioN TO De ON LARGER
scAlE-MuRoER TRIAL.

fnpeeiai to The Richmond virginian.,
OXFORD. n. C., Nov. 2f.-Ine
0eockhosders OF the Granville County
Agricultural Association held their an
nual meeting here this week. Mr. o.
~ Allen. the president of the associa-
ton. being absent, Mr.. y. r. Hester
presided over the meeting. Judge a.
w. Graham stated that at meeting OF
She business men OF the town heid
here last week II was decided that the
rid in stock Of the association should
s. Increased $500 He stated that at
nresent about $1,000 Of this had been
subscribed for The report of the
teoAeurer, Mr. w. 7. Yancey, Was re-
co4ved, and showed net surplus OF
S46y.b5 in his hands as the proceeds
~ the fair recently held. Upon mo-
ton Of Judge Graham. committee was
appointed To return the thanks Of the
association to the State Department CT
Agriculture and to the A. 4 M. College
for the valuable assistance rendered br
these agencies IN making the fair
success. A vote OF thanks was also
rendered Messrs. q. L. Alien, a. II.
Powell, J. r. Webb. r. W. Hancock and
r. q. Rrummitt fer the active work
done by them In putting the fair on
successful basis. The following off,
Gers were elected fer the ensuing year.
III NJ. Caldwell. president. DR. T.. 7.
White. first vice president; f.. G. Har
riss second vice president Beard OF
directors: 4. W. Parker. G. l.. Allen,
William Lands. A. Fl. Powell. Colonel
W. b. Ballou, J. r. Cnrxart, l.. T. VIII
liford. Judge A. W. Graham, \. r.
Hobhitt ana r g. Curtin. The newly
elected officers are fine BODY Of bust
meas men, all OF whom have been sue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
CLEVELAND HOME
PREY OF FLAMES

NORFOLK, VA. Nov. 74-~Fife on
Wednesday destroyed an old frame
house in High street. Portsmouth, in
which the father OF the late Grover
Cleveland once lived. The lower floor
of the structure was used as u cigar
store. while the two stoE}es above con :
tafned paint and decorating and cleo
trical establishment.
The old house had an interesting
history CieveIand's father made his
home in the building while he was pas
tor of n Presbyterian church. One OF
the former presidents sisters WIS born
in this house The damage will reach
$4,000. No other frame building can
be erected on the site, II being in the
fire district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24

zoo aeres OF land In the grounds which
,tnc,uaes the property 1T j. G. Coggins.
j. w Daughterty, and Row. W. -. MA
ionee.
The proposition before finally sIoseu
unst he accepted by the bishop and IL
is believed this will be done shorty.
The chautauqua Is TO embrace the SO
called .Northern Methodtsts east OF
the Mississippi.
nave established their chautauquas 10
th,s section those places have grown
with surprising rapidity and they are
now thriving little towns: Win .nc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
HAMMOD DENIES
CHARGES BY GREENE
DlsILaIMs ALL kN0WLED6E OF
BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS Al
Legged ny GREEN

WASHINGTON. j. c., Nov. Ell oisn
HAYS Hamond. who. with his son, joan
HAYS Hammond. Jr, and Daniel J.
suIly. the late cotton kins, IS defendent
In q SUI instituted by Lemuel y.
Greene for $4,000 and recovery of lei :
ters patent IN cotton grader, dehleti
to-day in the supreme Court of the
District of Columbia all knowledge 81
the business arrangements alleged hE
Greene.
Greene charges that lie was induced
to surrender his patents on the cotton
graded to the Farmers Cotton Grader
Company, organized by hammond ana
sully 10 exploit the invention. for s5e,-
600 and an interest In the company and
that he received neither.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
City" Things in Leather Goods

1t would take columns TO tell the full
details of OUR complete stock of Leather
Goods, to-day we mention only a few items
to remind YOU.
Jewel Boxes. in black and colors lined with silk
and channels, 81. 90 to $50.
Collar Bags in suede and crushed leather black,
brown, red green, tan and gray, 500 to $3.50
Men and Womens Fitted Travelling Cases, COM
d, isng all the necessary toilet accessories genuine
leather covers, 81. 20 TO $1,000 each
Drinking Cups three to set In leather case, 7Sc d
S1.00.
Coat Hangers in leather cases four to set $i.9S.
Whist Sets in leather cases, each $l.9S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
ENGINEERS WIN
TWO OUT OF THREE

The Locomotive Works five defeat
ed the Timex Dispatch quintet on the
Newport alleys Wednesday night.
taking the first and third game OF
the series. Whitman. Kennedy and
O'Brien shone with their accurate
wood chopping.
Thursday night the Times Dispatch
team Will meet the fast quintet from
Blackstone, vas having accepted q
challenge two weeks ago to roll a
match game.
Wednesday nights result and the
standing OF the clubs follow:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-24
PACKERS CARDS
ARE TRUMPET
U0yENNMENT PLANS TO BLoCk
THEM EFFORTS TO HAVE
CASES TRANSFERRED.

q CHICAGO. ILL. Nov 2a-plans to
block the efforts OF the ten indicted
Aeff packers to have their eases trans
4oSred to the L. $. Circuit Court were
3ARmnlated by the government TODAY.
- Offset any claims that Judge Car
Henter OF the L. :. District Court has
10 Jurisdiction. the federal grand
Jury will be onyened and new iudict-
E3ents will be returned direct TO Judge
Carpenter.
q when Federal Judge Lands trans
4erred the cases to Judge Carpenter,