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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-14
SWEEPER VAC

A vacuum cleaner that will do the
work. Simple in construction, strong
in suction; will equal an electric ma
chine: weight of sweeper ten lbs.
Guaranteed to take dust from the floor
through a carpet or loosely woven rug.
Phone or write and just say l want
to see the Sweeper Vac, and l will do
the rest. c. E. Newman. p \. 18th.
Phone 1912 Alt
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This Dale IN HIS. 0rv
DECEM Der Il.

17S0-Wedding of Alexander Ham
ilton and Mrs. Elizabeth Schuyler at
Albany, n. Y.
1799-George Washington, first
president of the U. s., died at Mt.
Vernon, Va. Born in Westmoreland
County, Va, Feb. %, 1892.
1S19-Joint resolution of congress
admitting Alabama to the Union ap-
proved by President Monroe.
1S61-Pronce Albert, husband of
Queen Victoria, died. Born Aug 26,
1919.
1S94--New Canadian ministry form
ed by Mr.. Mackenzie Bowel.
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Common Humanity.

"What is that terrific noise?" asked
the pedestrian.
That" replied the policeman. lis
caused by an ordinary one cent safety
pin sticking into a 100000 baby
Boston Advertiser.
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The
Masonic
Calendar

Monday, Dec, 16.-Rlchmond Com
mandery No. S. X t, Special Con
clave, work in Red Cross Degree
Tuesday. Dec. 17.-Richmond lodge
No. "a. F. & A, NJ. Called meeting
Work in Fellowcraft degree.
Wednesday, Dec. 1S.-Webb odge.
No. "a, F. & A. NJ. Stated meeting and
annual election Of officers.
Saturday, Dec. 21-Loyal Chapter.
No. 10, @. E. S, stated meeting and
work in the degrees
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Nations Great Annual Loss by Fire

lie attention because Of the heavy loss
Of life with which they were accom-.
panied, were due to the carelessnesa
and indifference of the owners. occu.
pants, or municipal authorities.
New York has been spending $10..
900, 900 year for fire extinguishment
and only $4,000 for fire prevention.
The recent shirt waist factory fire
aroused the public and the authori-
ties, and fire prevention is to be made
much more prominent hereafter
The most important consideration IL
the development Of sense Of person
al responsibility on the part Of prop
erty owners for the excessive fire
waste, which Is draining the resources
of the country and weakening its In
surance capital. A score Of fire In
surance companies have retired from
the field already this year. because oi
the heavy losses last year and the
unfavorable outlook.
Disasters like the recent factory IRE
at Newark, N. j., In which 20 girls
were killed and 80 seriously injured,
are chiefly due to carelessness. In
this case both municipality and own
er are responsible.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Each Ship May Carry Own Aeroplane

A MOTHER year will see the hydro
"a aeroplane developed to such an
extent that each battleship Of the
American navy may have its own fly
Ing machine. in the opinion Of Capt.
Washington I. Chambers, who has
charge Of the aeronautical work of the
navy department
z Captain Chambers believes that as
Boon as a solution Is found for the
motor problem. on which practically
all aviation experts now are working,
the installation of hydro-aeroplanes as
part Of the equipment OF battleships
will be begun.
1t is not considered probable that
the navy aeronauts will follow, the
plans of the army and move their
equipment south for practice during
the winter. When the weather at An
napolis. where the navy hydrc-aero-
plane experiments are carried on, be-
comes too disagreeable for flying pur-
poses, the aeronauts will give atten-
ton exclusively to motor problems.
They believe that by the time the
flying season opens again In the
spring they will have perfected mo-
tor peculiarly adapted to their pur-
poeeS,
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Army's Many Useless Hitching Posts

TN the United States proper. we have
/ approximately 10000 mobile troops,
half OF whom have been In the army
long enough to have become trained
soldiers. Unfortunately the system un'
der which the government manages
the army permits Of no such efhciency.
This system divides the army Into q
number of minute parts and Imposes
on each part enough non-military duty
to prevent the military training which
alone can make an army efficient. This
dissection is accomplished by putting
small garrisons in the forts or posts.
which are scattered throughout the
length and breadth OF the land. chiefly
at points were absolutely no excuse
for the presence Of military force
exists.
Some of these posts were erected to
meet military exigencies incident to
the war Of the revolution; some were
established as temporary cantonments
for troops during the war of 1872;
some are relics of the Mexican war;
others were built along the frontier to
give protection to the western settlers
against Indian depredations. The MIL
itary necessity for these posts (frrev'
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
At Homo and Abroad.

Il say boldly that what look for
ward to is nothing less than court
pf the nations--an areopagitic court.
10 whose conscientious and impartial
Judgment peoples shall submit their
disputes, to be decided according to
The eternal principles Of law and
equity. H. Taft.
And we say boldly that. like charity,
The eternal principles Of law and equity
should begin at home.
More important to Americans than
fantastic theories OF peace and arbitra-
tion and more important that new
Areopagus is the question OF justice In
pur laws and policies and good faith In
their administration by government.
II we could get one conscientious
and impartial judgment on the wrongs
and disputes that vex our commerce,
industry and politics we should be IN
much better position to enlighten a
world that is no more benighted than
we are.-New York World.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
SOME HINTS ON SWEEPING
Broom In the Hands Of the inexperi.
enced Often Does More Harm
Than Good.

1t is not an easy matter to sweep
well, at any rate. If one judges by ex-
perience. for when broom is put In
to the hands of the inexperienced
more harm than good generally results
from the use of 1t.
Light sweeping and soft brooms are
desirable. Many a carpet is prema-
turely worn out by careless sweeping
In sweeping thick piled carpets al
ways brush the way Of the pile. By
doing SO 1t may be kept clean for
years; but II the broom is used In q
different way the dust will enter the
carpet and soon destroy 1t.
II the carpet covers the whole floor
OF the room and 1t is nailed down.
place the chairs and other articles Of
furniture which can be easily moved
in the middle Of the room, pin up the
curtains and cover the couch with an
old sheet
Pieces Of damp paper may be
sprinkled round the sides of the room.
and then sweep with carpet broom
toward one place.
Take short strokes, being careful
not to raise the broom much. Sweep
the corners and edges with a small
whiskbroom.
Put two tablespoonfuls Of ammonia
into one gallon Of water; wiring cloth
out of this and wipe the carpet. This
VIII remove the dust and help to
brighten the carpet.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Another Democratic Chance.

The currency reform plan puts an.
other splendid opportunity up to the
Democrats who control the lower
branch Of congress. The progressive
Democrats Of the country and their
representatives at Washington may
not approve the monetary plan which
is generally called the "Aldrich plan" "
But they will study 1t for the merit
there is in It and will approve 1t II
they find 1t meritorious,
The chance is another such one as
the reciprocity bill offered. The Demo
Gratis took that up. found 1t good and
put 1t through. In doing 1t they made
the biggest hit with the country they
have made In a generation.
II they act as promptly and open
mindedly with the currency measure
they will make at least as big a hit
Kansas City Star.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
The Quickest Cough Cure
Cheap, But Unequa|ed
A Whole Pint Of it for soc-saves You.
$2-Docs the Work Quickly Or
Money Refunded.

For quick and positive results, the pint
Of cough syrup that you make with . So
cent bottle of Pinex, cannot be equalled.
II takes hold instantly and will usually
stop the most obstinate deep-seated cough
inside of "a hours; Even Group and
whooping cough yield to it quickly:
The user Of Pinex mixes it with holne-
made sugar syrup. This gives you full
pint-a family supply-of better cough
remedy than you could buy ready mixed
for e250. Easily prepared In 8 minutes--
full directions in package.
Pincx soothes and heals the inhamed
membranes with remarkable rapidity.
It stimulates the appetite, i. slightly iax-
alive, and tastes Good-childre4 like Il.
Excellmt for hoarseness, asthma, broa-
chitis, and other throat troubles, and ha&
wonderful record in csses OF fncipien1
lung trouble.
Pinex is special and highly concen-
trated compound Of Norway White Pine
extract. rich in guaiacol and Other natural
healing pine elements. Simply mix with
sugar syrup or strained honey. In Z pint
bottle, and it il ready for use. Used IN
more homes in the U. s. and Canada than
any other cough remedy.
Pinex has often been initiated, but never
successfully, for nothing else win produee
the same results. The genuine Il guaran-
iced to give absolute satisfaction or money
refunded. Certificate Of guarsntce q
wrapped in each pack1ge. Your druegigt
has Pinex or win gladly get 1t for you. n
not, send TO The Pinex Co., IA Main 81
IT. Wayne, Ind.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
wha. Has Mr.. TAFT Accomplishment :

What Has Mr.. Taft Accomplished
Mr.. Taft has much reason to ask
himself what has been gained by his
two months tour.
To be sure. he has broken the long.
distance record for presidential trips,
made hundreds Of speeches. covered
thousands Of miles and been gazed
upon by millions Of people, all of
which has been faithfully chronicled
by his private secretary. Evidently
he enjoys that sort Of thing or he
would not do It. But that Mr.. Taft
has strengthened the administration
with the country or bettered his po-
litical prospects is extremely doubt
full. One certain effect Of such a per
formance as he has Just completed
has been to cheaper the presidency
and to lower the dignity Of the Office
in the eyes Of the public.--New York
World.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
PLAIN WASHING soDA's USES
Chemical 10 Great Saver Of Work and
Almost indispensable to the
Housekeeper.

Uses for common washing soda:
One heaping tables poonful Of soda to
a pint Of water (boiling) viii clean
the ugliest burned pan by letting 1t
soak q few hours.
In boiling clothes few tablespoon
fuls of soda In the water will Grad
icate stains from clothes and lend q
snowy Wilderness. / have used It on
the finest quality of white goods with
entire satisfaction. It will not in1ure
the material
To clean coffee or tea pot made
OF granite or lined with porcelain. Ill
up the utensil with cold water. set on
stove to boil. and add lump Of soda
as large as a hazelnut to the water.
1t cleanses perfectly. In fact sweet
ness is insured after its usage In ev-
cry instance.
To clean silver: Put a level ta-
blespoonful in dishpan. add quart OF
cold water. put on fire to boil (put
silver in pan In the cold water), and
wipe Immediately after the water boils
up. Result: Perfectly shined silver
ware without any trouble. These are
hints learned for myself on the
usages of soda.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Good and Bad Trusts.

Mr.. William Randolph Hearst in a
late magazine article gave a very
clear advance analysis of the recent
Roosevelt outbreak before 1t had vent
In the columns Of The Outlook We
quote an incisive paragraph:
"The Roosevelt method Is to divide
the trusts into good trusts and into
bad trusts and to go to extreme
lengths in assailing those that were
declared by him to be the bad trusts
and to equally extreme and some.
times illegal lengths In aiding and
protecting those that were declared
by him to be the good trusts.
"But the good trusts and the bad
trusts of Mr.. Roosevelt had no differ
entiation in economics. but only In
politics. The good trusts We're the
trusts that supported Mr.. Roosevelt
and the bad trusts we're the trusts
that politically opposed Mr.. Roose
velt."
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26

erently called "Hitching Posts" by the
army has long since expired, but
few have been abandoned Around
these garrisons, during the long years
OF their existence. settlements and
towns have grown UP which are prin-
cipally dependent upon the pay Of the
soldiers.
Every effort by the army to have
these useless and expensive establish.
ments abandoned have been bitterly
contested. and in most instances suffi-
cient pressure has been brought to
bear 70 defeat every effort to with
draw the troops. Apart from the treas
ure waste incident to the erection and
up-keep of these properties. they are
the chief source Of inefficiency in the
army.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26

Free entry into this country for ex-
perimental purposes is being sought
by the navy department for an instru-
ment designed to indicate the direc-
tion from which wireless telegraph
messages are coming. Although the
navy would be willing to pay for set
of these instruments, 1t has balked at
the heavy duty and is looking to the
treasury department for relief.
I, In time OF war. naval officers say.
this instrument would be Invaluable.
Although messages being sent by an
enemy would be in code. it is said that
1t would be possible to ascertain
whether the waves going through the
air were from the enemy's vessels.
and with the Indicator pointing the
direction, 1t would be comparatively
easy to locate hostile feet.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
SPOILSMEN IN SADDLE
CONDITION TODAY IN NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN POLITICS.
People Have Little or No Opportunity
to Declare Thelr Preference for
a Leader When the Con-
ventlon Meets.

Are the people to have anything to
say about the presidential candidates
Of the Republican party next year!
There is pretense In some places
that they are to be consulted. but all
the indications point to the renomina
ton Of Mr.. Taft by the ofaceholders
almost without opposition.
At a time when the popular demand
for direct primaries seems to be keen
and referendums and recalls are every
where In operation or under discussion
It Is more than strange that function
Of such Importance as this should be
left practically In the hands Of spoils
men. This Is no new condition In ma
tioual Republican politics. In 1904 the
oficeholders nominated Roosevelt. In
1908 Roosevelt nominated Taft.
Few young Republicans remember a
aational convention In which there was
a contest. The last one was In 1896
Since then candidates have been made
by small coteries. and the great con
ventions, costing SO much time and
money, have had little to do beyond
registering DEGREES made long before
they assembled.
/, Most people will admit that II a di.
rect primary could be held Mr.. Taft
would have much difficulty In securing
denomination. Yet so well do the
pfficeholders have the situation in hand
In most of the states that the party
managers now claim all of the dele
gates except about so. The next Re
publican convention, therefore. will be
body representing the loft admins.
tratlon rather than the people, just as
the Republican convention of 1908 rep.
, body representing the Taft admins.
The failure of public opinion to as.
pert itself In Republican conventions Is
due in part to the peculiar attitude OF
the leaders of the insurgents. These
men are riding for fall, as they say
In the British Parliament. They look
Tor Taft's nomination and defeat. They
then expect to reorganize and assume
The leadership Of discredited party.
1t Is this situation which makes true
prcgressives In both parties despair Of
Republicanism In any of it's branches
rs a progressive force. Such vigor and
virtue az It has are not to be found In
Its leadership. Once In Office, stand
patter and insurgent alike value party
above country. Once in office, stand.
patter and insurgent alike hesitate to
cut the thievery out of the protecting
tariff--the one Institution that blocks
true progress.
With Republican leadership so un.
responsive to the popular will. 1t must
be that the rank and file of the party
win be strongly inclined next year to
break away from machine-made tickets
and trust-made platforms. propped up
chiefly by spoils, selfishness and insin.
cerity. The Democratic convention can
give the keynote of victory to the
campaign by perfecting its representa-.
tive character, by giving the people
an opportunity to be heard and by &C.
c6mplishing its work with wisdom
md moderation.-St. Louis Republic.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Looks Like ono on T. r.

Recently a dinner was given to
Oscar Straus in honor Of his long ca
reer of public service. Naturally,
Theodore Roosevelt was present, and
was one of the first called upon for q
speech. With little preamble the ex'
president launched into an apprecia.
tion of his ex-cabinet officers public
record.
Believe me, gentlemen" he said.
when called Mr.. Straus to my cab.
met was considering no questions Of
religion or race or station. was
considering only his fitness for the
office to which / had elected him.
Neither as German nor as Jew was
Mr.. Straus called to my cabinet--but
simply as the man most fitted for the
position"
The next speaker was Jacob H
Schiff, who, as everybody knows, ia
bit deaf and at times absent-minded
After the proper greetings the flnan.
cier began slowly. my friends" he
said, when Mr.. Roosevelt wrote and
asked me whom I considered the best
Jew for the position-"New York
Evening Post.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Your Uncle Sam Is Watching Mexico

Of another revolution on American
soil, indicate the attitude of Washing
ton. The steps were dictated as much
by domestic economic considerations
as by regard for the stability of the
Madero regime In Mexico.
The United States does not want
another war ip Mexico. The last revo-
luton. which lasted about nine months.
cost the United States about $20.000.-
900, not including the damage done to
American property in Mexico. Amer.
lean capitalists who have invested In
the neighboring republic do not want
to see another series of disorders.
Federal authorities have seized
great quantities of arms and ammuni-
ton at Laredo, Tex, and other points
along the border. The officers were
led to the cache by Juan Meriga.
shortly after his arrest on the same
indictment as that found against Gen.
eral Reyes. He confessed the arms
were collected in Texas and were to
have been used In revolt against
Madero. He stated the revolution was
to be In hehalf of General Reyes and
that the general was the leader OF the
plot. Three other alleged Reyeists
were arrested at Laredo and all con-
fessed they were implicated in revolu.
tionary plots.
The Mexican authorities are still
sceptical about the threatened revolu.
ton, but President Madero and his
cabinet are taking every precaution
against letting 1t get start in the
border states.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
FREE HAND FOR DEMOCRATS
Opportunity Before the Party to Show
Themselves Worthy Of Trust and
Confidence.

Reports from the national capital
indicate plainly that the tariff board
is not handing out for publication any
statements of what 1t is going to rec
ommend But they indicate quite as
plainly that the Republicans have most
to fear from what the board may say
when 1t is ready.
They are cats and dogs on the tariff
question. Some are for revision up
ward, some for revision downward, and
others want no revision at all What.
ever the board may say about cost OF
production can not bring them any
nearer together, but is more likely to
drive them farther apart
On the other hand, the Democrats
In the present Congress have been un-
expectedly harmonious in dealing with
the tariff. and nothing the board can
say Is likely to produce discord among
them.
They have free hand They can
use any facts the board may report
and reject whatever they find to be at
variance with fact. They are In q
position to gain credit for fidelity to
the public interests by treating the
boards work on Its merits.
They can earn applause for going
farther than the Republicans In ac-
cepting anything good the board may
offer, as well as In rejecting anything
that ought to be rejected.
1t is to be expected, therefore, that
they will refrain from wholesale con-
demnation and evince readiness to
avail themselves Of any good sugges-
tion. regardless Of Its source.
BY 80 doing they viii commend
themselves to the people as public
servants worthy Of still further trust
and confidence. Journal.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26

VIZ WASHINGTON.-So menacing have
w conditions on the Texas border
become that patrol of United States
troops has been established on the
Rio Grande to cooperate with the
civil authorities In the enforcement
of the neutrality laws. Secretary Of
War Stimson has authorized General
Duncan. commanding the department
OF Texas, to enforce the laws With
vigor and to move the troops under
his command within divisional linn
Its without waiting orders from
the department. The United States
has 5000 troops on the border
and 1t is not probable more will be
sent south. Orders to mobilize $4,000
men In the zone paralleling the north
ern boundary of Mexico have been is
sued by the war department of Mexico
to capture any bands of revolutionists
who may be successful In crossing the
border from Texas and to suppress
any trouble that may arise.
The arrest OF Gen. Bernardo Reyes
at San Antonio. Tex, on charge Of vio-
lating our neutrality laws. and other
steps taken by the United States au-
thorities to prevent the organization
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Tho difference.

John NJ. Harlan" said Chicago
lawyer" In eulogy Of the late SUI
preme Court Justice, had = way Of
pointing an observation with story.
Once he wanted to rebuke man for
exaggeration. % he said he was -
bad as Pittsburg millionaire who
was being interviewed By New York
reporter.
Where. sir, were you bornr the
reporter. as he sharpcned his pencil.
asked.
"T was born in Pittsburg.' said the
millionaire.
"'And where did you nrst-cr-ssG
the light Of dayr ~
when was nine the millionairs
replied. My people then mcsed t.
Philadelphia"
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
Lemon Jelly.

An excellent rule for lemon jelly,
which is nice either as dessert BY
itself or as foundation for an elabo-
rate sweet, calls for two cupfuls Of
boiling water. two small lemons. half
big cupful Of sugar and two large
tablespoonfuls of gelatine. or as much
as will stiffen the mixture when It be-
comes cold. Soak the gelatine In
barely enough cold water to cover 1t.
and when 1t becomes soft melt II
completely by setting the cup 1t IL In
in boiling hot water. Then stir 1t Inn
mediately into the lemon juice. water
and sugar, which should be heating
on the stove. Let the jelly harden
on ice or snow after pouring 1t into
a mold.
Graham guardian., 1912-01-26
ARIZONA
SAVING THE BIRDS.

The Audubon societies OF the coun'
try have just been holding their annu'
n meeting In New York. As result
OF campaign extending over the last
decade. they report that bird-life is
each year becoming safer and public
cooperation more effective. The as
sociation is responsible for the New
York plumage law which prohibits the
sale Of the feathers Of many native
birds. as well as those Of related spe-
cies abroad. and which has proved an
important check on dealers engaged
In the feather traffic. The association
has also been active In guarding the
many colonies of aigrette-bearins
birds along the east and south Attain
tic coast During the past year the
associated societies have spent. In the
course Of their beneficent work. some
ts6. .00o--money well laid out. as II
gives q countercheak to the thought
lessness Of fashion. the greed OF busi'
ness and the cruelty Of both.