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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO
PADDLE AROUND WITH HEADS EXPOSED
70 THE sun.
HuXlcyS reasons for standing midway
between the idcaliSt and materiaist,
unable To picture either world in
which there was no mind to mirror
its conditions or mind existing with
out an external world from which it
could receive impressions.
Keep the Mind Busy.
But are these good hot weather prob.
lems2 Isn't The latest best seller"
more appropriate subject for the
dog days" Not necessarily. Any
thing that will really make you think
In hot weather and keep the mind
from dwelling on a misfortune which
cannot be helped and which comes
regularly every season is of value in
preventing the physical ills due to
high temperature. Barring babies and
those who are unfortunate enough to
be compelled TO overeXert themselves
physically in the broiling heat, most
of the illness aud physical depression
that alllct people during the heated
term are due to vapid mind wandering
and TO drink
People who have something worth
while 10 think about are not wasting
much time III abusing the weather.
This does not mean that il is wise to
work ut high pressure, either physical
ly or mentally. during the extreme hot
Sh
be Il slowing down of eNcrtiOn and an
avoidance of excitement But occupa-
ton will tighten the mental strata and
depression which are such important
factors in causing heat proStration
Evil Influence OF Drink.
hesitate to state that alcohol taken
freely lowers the body temperature
lest some one seize this as an excuse
Tor drinking in the heated term 1t is
true however. that alcohol reduces the
body temperature aud is therefore a
dangerous drink in cold weather But
il does not follow that alcohol is indi'
Gated in hot weather. Alcohol Is an
anaesthetic and depresSant, lesscning
the bodily resistance to disease and so
affecting the nervous system that 1t Is
peculiarly vulnerable TO heat strokes
or therInic fever as well as to grip
pneumonia and other cold weather
maladies,
During the heated term it is wise &c
keep out of annoying conferences and
disputes. Heat induces a peculiarly
sensitive and irritable condition, which
IS aptly described by the phrase car
-ying Il chip on ones shoulder"
Dressing For the Weather,
Some persons are guided by the cal
endar instead of the thermometer II
the matter of clothing. During moder
ate winter weather they are overdress
ed. and IN extreme hot weather the.
continue to wear clothing adapted t
temperate summer heat.
The wsest plan Is to dress especial
FOR the weather, We should nav
extra light clothing for torrid weather
lust as we should have extra heav
outer clothing for blizzard weather.
lightweight and light colored clotf
ing Is most healthful when the hea
and humidity are excessive The ei
IRENE conservatism of Americans
the matter of dress and fear OF b'
ing conspicuous have deferred man
people in the northern section OF W
country from adopting white duck VI
en- crash or white flannel suits dur'H
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24
Here's Another First" Robin.

Scottsyillc, Neb., Feb. 20,-Editor
News: | saw the first robin on my
ranch today and it surely must be the
first robin of the season.
Charles Mulhan.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24
CONGRESSMAN Allen Dead.

Washington, Feb 2O.--Reprcsenta.
tive Amos l.. Allen of Washington
died of pneumonia at his apartments
here early today, following several
days Illness.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24

Many years ago new clergyman
was taking Sunday duty in a remote
hamlet among the Yorkshire wolds.
After morning service the old clerk
came up to him and observed: 80 ye
calls them 'Sauums,' do YEP Moo, we
never knew what TO make o. that ere
+. We allus calls 'em 'Spasms.' ~
London Scraps.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24
"FULL CREW" LAW UPHELD.
Size Of Crews on Freight Trains Can
Be Regulated by a State.

Washington, Feb. 90 - The full
crew" act of Arkansas, regulating the
size of crews on freight trains, was
held today to be constitutional by the
supreme court of the United States
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24
MRS. W. A. CLARK VERY ILL.
Surgeons Prepare to Operate on Wife
-, of United States Senator,

New York. Feb 20.-Mrs, William
A. Clark, wife of former United States
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24

The News will get Il for you.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24
Heat Stroke and Exhaustion.

Sunstroke, heat stroke or thermic
fever is generally caused by alcohol
ism. The patient fails unconscious
the face is congestcd and the breathing
heavy,
Cold is the remedy-ice pack to the
head and cold water sponged over the
BODY, or a full cold bath may be given,
Cold water may be sprayed or poured
over the body until the temperature
falls.
In most cold weather complaints
heat is the emergency remedy The
hot foot bath. hot drinks such as haX'
seed tea, ginger tea, lemonade, etc"
are really OF wonderful service In
abating colds. grip, etc, especially II
they are taken in "A proper manner and
a good Precipitation induced The dan
ger Of taking extra cold after such
treatment has been greatly eragger-
! ated.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-24
The Ice Water Habit.

Ice water is not only harmful in
checking digestion and dilating the
stomach, but ice often contains germs
or their spores, which when taken into
the system rapidly multiply. Ice
should never be placed directly in
drinking water.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
III BBI<G IT IN.

II was tery unklnd of Senator La Toilette to
remind Senators Of tue possible fate awaiting
hem at the hands Of their constituents Uneasy
iie the heads Of many Of those crowned solous
already a toierable familiarity with the do
laes Of recent days has persuaded some Of the
aeetaeop 1Aat tt IL saa ctaoh 70 hold = Senators
seat under present conditions and in the pres
anl temper Of the public There has been con
siderable hedging going and some Of the
STATESMEN have been making back tracks for
be shelter ot the fold for mart days For this
prophet u disaster to point the finger Of accs.
sauon al Them and remind them that the an.
clept and honora station they now occupy hangs
by fiIasy thread was the limit of refined
cruelty lis uncomfortable suggestion must
have pAused speculation IN many minds az to
bar would become Of them in The event that
La Follette.s prediction true They cannot
steal beg, That WOULD be on, OF the ques-
ton for men Of such noble records and such
pure hearts There viii probably be no NOR.
commissions created for the refuge and pepu-
;slary advantage Of WORKOUT and diseredited
statesmen The trusts do not maintain Ravens
az pensions for Legislators who have befriended
them. What IL to befau them nobody knc VS.
1t would be a shame if they had to 20 to work
again
And yet this yindcuye villain from Wisconsin
seemed TO find fendfsh delight in torturing those
Of their former associates and prophesiod cher
owB he watched them writhe aud squirln like
worms in Ere until his malice had fed sufi.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
PROGRAM FOR PARK
CONCERTS THIS WEEK

March, on Wisconsin $1,000. Purdy
Overture, Poet and Peasant. Suppe
Characteristic, The 0ceana Roll. Gin
PRODUCING that Rueben Glide)
Boynton and Grant
Waltz. Cribinbin -....,.. Pitalo2xa
Pilgrim Chorus, (a) Tannhauser,
Wagner
Pilgrim Chorus, th) The Glow
Work (requesD ..,... Lincke
Selection, The Girl in the Train.
Leo Fan
Serenade Egipptino. Anna Lincke
Medley Overture, Ted Snyder's, No. 2.
-Schultz
Vocal Solo. III March in April with
May NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Haviiand
Finale. Dixie, Star Spangled Banner.
Jos. {. Kessnich. bandmaster
Schedule of parks for week OF Aug.
Fl.
Tuesday night, Riverside park.
Wednesday night, CANDLES Hill
Thursday night, Washington park.
Friday night, Jefferson park
Saturday afternoon. William Byrd
Park
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

Mr.. Underwood is entirely right in declaring
for the open caucus We can conceive Of no
valid reason why The proceedings Of Denec-
cratic caucus should be clothed with an air Of
mastery and kept secret from the party aud
tie public large
The members Of the House Of Reprt sen:atiyes
are but representatives. They have no original
authority Their powers are delegated. They
have lualienabie right to their seats They
are elected IN the sdppoetion that they will
represent the views OF their constituents. and
in the event OF Misrepresentation their con
sttuents have the right 10 know it, and the
further right to retire them. Moreover. the
party should have no schemes to put through
that must be planned in the dark and no poll
cies to pursue that viii not bear the light OF
day Egery consideration Of reason and right
demands that the party and the people know
exactly what is going in the caucus
Whenever men love darkness rather than
the light, 9be ~isest of teachers has sad il is
because their deeds are evil Certainly, when
men begin to dodge the arcIigbt and lurk in
the gloom Of tie back alleys the suspicion is
inevitable ana just inst they prefer not to be
subjected to the glare of light The human mole
who burrows in tie quest Of subterranean
refuge IS an object Of suspicion The prima
facIe evidence is against him
There has been 10 much darkness ana secrecy
in the matter of politics already too many
secret conferences, tco many back-room head.
quarters The people have been worked too
long as the unsuspieiOus agents of schemes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
\ Tribute or RESPECT.
h0los

The nation sits today by the side of its de-
parting Congress, watching the last struggle
and listening to the last word After some
what turbulent career, the patient dies in
peace It's memory is blessed
For the first time since 1895 the House Of
Representatives was controlled by Dcmo-
cratic majority This majority. working in har
mony and under the skilful leadership Of Mr.
Underwood utilized special session. convened
by the President for specific purpose 70 as
sure the country OF its sincere desire aud de-
termination to inaugurate reforms for which
the public has long clamored
The Congress was assembled to pass reel.
procity measure with Canada. After so long
time this accomplished Properly signed
by the executive the measure now waits upon
the viii of the Canadian people
But the democrats employed the Opportunity
TO enact other legislation of reform nature,
and to put their measures squarely up to
Republican Senate and president. Various
tariff revision bills passed the House and went
TO the President from the Senate, by coali-
ton of Democrats and progressive Republicans
The issue squarely presented to the Repub-
lcan administration The President vetoed the
bills. and thus undoubtedly furnished the Demo
cratic party with considerable campaign issue
in the approaching contest for the presidency
Notwithstanding the failure of tariff reform
10 win during the present session of Congress
the net results are not altogether ungrattfying
The Canadian reciprocity bill stringent cam
paign publicity measure and the now certain
statehood of Arizona and New Mexico are 10 the
credit OF this session In addition 10 this "a
bill authorizing the election of Senators By tie
direct votes Of the people is tied UP in confer
ence, with the probable satisfactory enactment
at the coming session in December. The mat
ter Of tariff reform having failed of sueaesA
only toy executive veto Will find added influence
III its successful passage next December by the
strong sentiment in its behalf. apparent during
this session both among the members of Con-
gres and the country at large. investigation Of
the trust evils has also been vigorously pushed
and lends strength to the hope thar remedial
legislation may soon find enactment
On the whole, the conduct of the Demo
cratic majority in the present Congress has
met with The enthusiastic appreciation of the
eltlre. country and unless serious mistakes
mark the methods Of the party in the interim
before the next election, the prospects are ex.
coedingty briels that the Democratic party viii
have control Of the next administration
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

as have hindered progressive legislation in :he
past must be severed or the parties to the alli'
ance will be separated from their seats in the
Senate, The opinions Of progressive thinkers
like La Toilette may hold but little interest for
some Of his colleagues, but they are thought
to be exceedinglN important by many of his
countrymen. Recent happenings have proven
that the consciousness of this fact comes some
times too late It may happen. and unless con
ditons change probably will, that some, Of the
mon who mock at reform and reformers will
fnd themselves in enforced retirement be
moaning with their fellow-yictims the evil for
spne that relegated the TO the rear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
Richmond. Va. Aug. Is. 1911.
NerEtruly Yours.
RAMON II. GAECIN
MIR. Alfred g. Williams Virginia Senstoua,
FIGHT


Arrangements have been perfected under
which Mr. Alfred Il. Williams viii discuss dauy
in the COLUMNS Of The Richmond Nirginian the
Senatorial tlsht IN Virginia In which saoh wide
spread Interest is felt at this time
Mr.. Williams is recognized as one Of the most
brilliant editorial writer's in the country, and
what he writes is always read with great IN
terest whether those who read agree with him
or not
Mr.. Williams who was for several years editor
of the News Leader in Richmond. and is now
editor OF the Roanoke Times. is an ardent sup
porter of Senators Martin and Swanson 1t IL
through an ARRANGEMENT made by the friends of
these gentlemen that space has been secured
Mr. wnians win j TO Richmond for the
purpose and win prepare his articles here
Richmond Nirginian
1t may be taken for granted that "the arrange
ments which have been perfected" are in the
nature Of an advertising contract, the space occu-
pied to be paid for and the matter to reflect the
opinions Of Mr.. Williams without entaiIing re-
Asponsibility for them on the newspaper IN whtch
published. For do not suppose for mo-
ment that in entering into this arrangement the
Nirgtnian has committed itself to 4 denial or
curtailmeEf of the liberal space in ffs r~vws
columns heretofore given the speeches OF
Messrs. Jones and Glass and to pertinent con-
tributtons from correspondents in favor of those
candidates. Likewise are justified in a..
SHINING that the arrangement win in no de-
gree affect the freedom of the editorial conn,
uents the Senatorial contest Mr. WiItta,,s
Is an able and interesting writer; olr only st,r
prise is that he should seek another medium
than his own paper through which TO promote
the interests of senators Martin ana SWANSEA,
The Nirenan should be congratulated at tho
compliment conveyed by Its selection as well.
MS on the pecunary compensation it win doubt
less
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
COME IN STRONG FoK COOP ROADS.

senator Cullom. Of Illinois, has Senators
swanson and Simmons beaten 10 a finish on the
good roads proposition These gentlemen pro-
in their requests for appropriations for the
purpose Of Highway construction. senator tul-
lom eyidcr#N believes that the value of the
proposition IUstihes snihGent appropriation 20
give widespread benefits to the nation
Senator coJom eoulempates the expenditure
OF $i4S,ou0o60 in the construction Of I2ooo
miles 3of good rosds. radjatlng in all directions
from Washington as center. The seven roads
contemplated in tie bin viii traverse almost
every state ia tho J-uiou. aud three Of them viii
extend across the entire continent
Richmond is specially favored by the meas
ure. as Two Of the proposed roads Will reach
this eiQ their was further South. one Of
the1AQ rnu-l1at.4- ..a.ns.-!-e.l,4l t,
through Richmond, Raleigh. Wilmington Sa-
vannah and Jacksonville to Miami. at the south
end of Florida The other beginning In
Washington, viii tonoh Richmond pursuing its
course through Charlotte and Atlanta o.. to New
Orleans and Austin. Tex
The matter is in its ncpieucy and one hard
ly dares indulge the hope that the Congress
will consider as yet scheme so vast aud that
demands such large appropriations. Yet the
advantages are self-eyident and the public de-
mand is becoming lnsistont for national ac.
tyity in the construction aud extension of great
highways. 1t is certain that legislation and APP
preparation viii begin to move rapidly in This
direction, and no prophets vision is needed to
declare that the platforms OF both great par
ties Will give earnest assurances of sympathy
with the project of highway construction
We are upon the eve Of great activity in rhe
Improvement Of our public thoroughfares
There is scarcely question in the public mind
today receiving more intelligent attention and
presenting more encouraging prospects our
farmers and others, vino find frequent occasion
to use the country road win soon witness such
activities as shall encourage the hope that tbs
United States viii not longer be put to shame
by the roads Of European countries
The average statesman has most sensitive
touch When he puts his finger on the public
pulse it doesn't take him long TO determine the
condition Of the patient, ana he at once gets
busy This growing championship OF good roads
among statesmen is not the only evidence OF
the power Of public opinion. which the pres
ont generation possesses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
WANTED: A STENOGRAPHER

| said he couldn't help IT, II he had
| done IT becaue he wanted to-" she
! broke off, blushing and went to work
again
FINALLY she came to an advertise
ment that called for young woman
of just her requirements II reau
!" anted, a steuographer and private
secretary. Must be accurate and re-
fined. with some knowledge of law
yer's work" So far Constance felt
that she could ell requirements. but
the next phrase made her hesitate.
Answer 10y letter. giving reference
and stating reason fer leaving last
employer"
Clearly, Constance could not give
Mr. Gordon as a reference And it
would De difficult to explain her rea-
son for leaving him. 3ut Constance
looked affectionateiy about the bare
room. thought of her empty pocket
book and the fat, compelling laudlady
down stairs, and set To work writing
an answer 10 the advertisement
I think this win do" che said I'm
ally repeating the last part Of her ict-
ter 10 herself + cannot give my last
employer as reference as do noI
want hin 10 know where ] am | Left
him because he could net give me what
wanted There. tnat sounds all
right and il isn't lie. but il doesut
give either OF rs away II sounds rs
II what ! wanted Was more 4n4i44.s.
instead of
Win bootIess sigh Constance fold
ed the letter. slipped it into the on
velope, sealed II anu then dressed 10
go and mali II ANA take a long walk
III the inVigoratins winter air
Late that afternoon Airs Foley tia
iandlady. brought word to Constance
thai gentleman had Called to see her
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

pose that they are independent OF the voters
who created them The politician should be
the servant of the people, The people are in
no sense the slaves and tools of the politicians
They have seemed to be. Their indifference to
happenings has made them So But new era
We trust, is dawning An era OF intelligent in
terest and patriotic activity in political life
manifested by the citizen When the fullness of
this day shall have dawned platforms will be
constructed and policies pursued in the open.
Only the man can then command the confidence
Of the public who walks in the light The
rest of them will be driven like rats to their
holes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
run sIRoI>lN> STILL NEUTRAL.


iskcburg Va. takes the lirptHsIH 10 task because
u the tact that space has been secured IT. tue
olumns Of This paper, IN which MI AlfFei
D. "aihaiAs VIII deteh4 tae candidacy et
AeSsfs' Martin ana swanson Tor the 1Hl'"a
states senate olh'T CONTAMINATION al SIM
'@F import nave neeo received
The facts IA the case are these Friends al
senators Martin and Swanson engaged space
n The ttrgnaH for the presentation Of Their
ains al reqaia7 adrerttstng rates. These
friends secured Mr. Williams 10 supply tn
matter for this space AS sooa as this contract
vas contaminated, the managers Of the cain
aatgn OF Messrs Jones and Glass were notified
y the Arrangements, and were offered the op
portunity Of presenting their case upon the
same terms. This they hive accepted, and an
announcement in hls-i2A4e -2o1Xa4a- tia in
,ormauon that Mr.. ". Z. Addison, iof the
tynchhurg Ae~s. viii defend the candidacy Of
Nessrs. Jones and Glass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
PEOPLES FORUM
Mo; Not Sold.

Editor Of the Richmond Vrginian:
- Sir.-Can 1t be true that our hope, The Nir-,
glnian, has sold its btrthrght for mess or
pottage? Some of folks who have stood by
you since the day you entered your career,
who have admired you, not only because of your
'dryness, but because you claimed TO stand for
Clean, Fair, and Accurate News" and by keep
ing your columns clean and by your editorials
you were lighting for the moral upift of the
State, We're greatly surprised to the an
nouncement this morning that part of your
columns have been sold.
The charge of lobbying for railroads and other
interests has been laid at the door of the Office
seeker whose friends have secured the space"
The charge is believed by many to have been
well proven and has not been satisfactorily
denied.
BY what code of morals do you appease your
conscience In the face of your oft-quoied pot-
ley Is this not sale of principle for a price?
Again, Is not Mr.. A. b. Williams whose coming
IS boxed up III front page prominence the
same who stood over the wet side and fought
the cause you have represented? Surely poll
ties does make strange bed-fellows
We may be misguided. MIR. Editor but we are
sincere and want to be set right. We feel en-
titled TO some explanation of yonr making sale
which he-ot1rr paper Of any prominence has
tit to do.
"DEMOCRAT'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22
TRUE KfFCRMERS WOULD
DISC HARGE ALL DEBlH

pce!sales tlom many parts OF tie
country eVcrce ted to the Grad
iountain, United Order of True Ee-
formers arc in Richmond for the pm
rose # discussing ways and mems
ci oiscnarl&E every debt and obliga-
uon. rcsuitireSrom the looting u the
bank and otnef Institutions connect
cd with he order.
i.aSI night. d rousng meeting vas
held in sharon Baptist church. Ad-
dresses were delivered by ]. Thomas
NeWsomo AID II. c. Brown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

Atwood, the famous aviator, is coming east
in his machine by easy stages He has made
several comfortable stops. resuming his Jour,
noy the next morning. We hope he viii not
make fatal and final stop, as many Of his
profession have done, when they hit the earth
with sickening thud
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

Colonel Aston and his dancee saved five men
of the crew of the Zingara from watert graves.
By all means let us now hush this clamor
about their marriage. and petition Carnegie to
present them a medal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

Judge Gary defends the steel trust dinners
Not the kind that Mr. Corey used to give surely
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

Mr.. Roosevelt indicates in the current issue
of the outlook that he has no apology to offer
for the part he played In the absorption of the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company ny the steel
trust. or course not, Mr. Roosevelt's custom.
airy procedure is to offend and, If protest is
made. to insult
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-22

The Raleigh Neus and o6serrer says AT
last Georgia has an anti-lobby bill thanks to
Governor lioke Smith and other progressfy,
rnen Let us hope North Carolina wlt enact
one at the next session of the legislature"
Kindly let Virginia in the procession also. if
you please