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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
LUCK OF A MINER.

What He Deemed . Disaster Brought
Him . Fortune.
The miners of New Mexico tell a
queer story which illustrates their be-
lief in luck A miner was trudging
along one hot day through a gulch.
with the sun shining on his back. when
he smelled smoke and presently. to his
dismav. discovered that his knapsack
was on fire.
Like all miners. he carried a large
lens for the purpose of examining spec
linens. and for want of room he had
hung the glass on the outside and the
rays of the sun had been concentrated
on his pack.
AS among the contents were fifteen
pounds of powder be lost no time i'll
dropping the dangerous burden and
getting as far away as possible. The
haversack fell between two big rocks.
while the miner from n safe distan ce
mournfully watched the smoke rising
from his sole worldly possessions.
Presently there came deafening ex-
plosion. and the miner went to gather
up what he could find Then his eyes
almost started out Of his head at see
ing the quartz that had been blown up
fairly glistening with gold His pow
der had literally blown open a gold
mine. and he was made a rich man in
an instant. He named the mine the
Nick O Time."-Exchange.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
AN IRISH LEGEND.

The Foxes Mourn When Head Of the
0ormanston Family Dies.
among the oldest families in Ire
land are the Commissions. 1t is said
that when the head Of the house dies
and for some days before the foxes
leave all the neighboring coverts and
collect at the door of the castle. This
strange phenomenon" writes e. T.
HUMPHREYS in the National Review.
occurred when the twelfth Viscount
Gormanston died in 1860 and again in
1876. when the thirteenth viscount
shook OF this mortal coil. The four.
-teenth holder of the title died in 1907.
Inquiry was then made to test the
truth or otherwise Of the weird leg
end.
The sen. in a letter published in the
New Irish Review. stated that when in
the chapel watching his fathers re-
mains prior to burial he heard noises
outside as Of a dog smiling at the door
Upon opening it there was a full grown
fox close to the steps and several more
around the church. The coachman con-
hrns the presence of the foxes; SO
does another family retainer.
The daughter Of the thirteenth sue
SCISSOR wrote saying that upon the ILL.,
ness Of her father the foxes sat in
pairs under the bedroom windows.
bowling and barking all night. and If
driven away returned.
1.-The family crest is running fox.
and a fox Is one of the suDporters of
the family arms"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
Clergyman's Son
Cured of tuberculosis

Consumption IL a flattering disease
hopes Of Improvement. Cali it by its
own dread name--and then-take Eek
mans Alternative, because 1t is effective
about it--there is plenty of evidents
from live witnesses. Investigate the
following
was located in Rochester i. y. SUI.
is,o pHi y nhss,sisn ssss
terrible night sweats and mid day
gone from 1855 to 1855 pounds. / cough
cd and raised continually and became
20 weak that walking a few. feet ex-
regular physician gave me little en-
clergyman, heard Of Eekmsn's Alters.
nisht swcats and chiils disappeared
my cough became easier and gradually
diminished I.; and in n, few days develop
lbs. ! feel certain that / owe my life
60 Eckman's Aiterativc."
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
tSiGncd) T.. Fl. COwLES.
''tscntlcinen: I cannot find words to
has done for S SON on shsSs
I'd despair into hope within two weeks
after he began taking II. and without
any doubt In my mind. 1t saved his
II wish to add my endorsement to
every word Of his tess.montsl ;,,,,s
EsR%an's Alternative Is e e in
Bronchitis. Asthma. Hay Fever: Throat
and Lung Troubles. and In upbuilding
op,ates or habit forming drugs. For
sale by a. q. Luken and other leading
druxstst:. Ask for booklet Of cured
philadelphia. Pa. for additional evil
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
THE USE OF TOBACCO.
CIT Il Out One Day Each Week 10 the

CIT e Out One Day Each Week 70 the
Advice Of Deotor.
If q man who uses tobacco will cive
it up for one day each week be viii,
keep himself from becoming ito
bacco nend." This is the advice Of
well known doctor. who says that
quite a number OF men. including him.
self have adopted this plan.
by leaving OF tobacco tor one day
a week you give your system time to
get rid Of the effests Of the drug" hs
said. H..
You will then enjoy your tobacco
far more. too, because you have be-
come unaccustomed to the davor. and
it is therefore more enjoyable when
you resume smoking.
1.-THE effect Of tobacco II q general
sedative action on the nervous sys-
tenn. which diminishes the power Of
taste and smell. That 10 why tea
tasters seldom or never smoke.
Leave 1t OF for a day. and the
sense of tnste RECEIVERS. Not only
that, but leaving on tobacco for one
day voluntarily breaks the tobacco
habit. exercises the self control and
prevents one from becoming q slave
to the habit. ijE
Slaves to the tobacco habit suffer
from irritable hearts, loss Of appetite
for breakfast eye trouble. sometimes
going as Tar AZ blindness. chronic
catarrh OF the throat and nervous de-
preston. New York American.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
Rise and Fall Of Peter lyele.

The Tripoli Of the early nineteenth
century could boast Of feet. And
more. the fleet could boastsof an admi
raj hailing from Scotland. Peter Lycle
was his name. When he arrived al
Tripoii in 1894 he was mere mate OF
an English vessel. But a nature ava
ricious asserted itself He piundered
part Of the ships cargo. was suspected
and took refuge in the castle. There
began his real career. He turned Mos
lem. married a relative Of the reignine
pasha. and in time became lord high
admiral of the feet His ambitions
did not stop even here. He did not
stick to his feet He embarked on a
course OF piracy. distinguished himself
and made enemies. His standing be.
came undermined. Poor Peter" com
mented an old time traveller. was no
longer an object Of consideration with
any party.'-London Globe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
SCIENTISTS TOLD
OF CHEESE GASES
And Other Interesting Things
at Convention at WASH
ington, D. c.
~ RooER,ck CLIFFORD.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Totalling the
sum Of human knowledge in advanced
science. five thousand devotees OF re-
tort and test tube. Of microscope and
lunar lens. In fact Of every science
practical or mentally and physically
abstruse. have just completed II series
OF meetings here. They are members
OF tho thirty ono societies affiliated
under the title of the American Asso-
citation for the Advancement Of Sci
ence.
To the layman or practical man Of
business. the work of these scientists
10 40 much Greek. Yet the influence
on our practical everyday business
which will result from these meetings
here, cannot be estimated. The DELHI
crations Of the Association lasted more
than three days. Thirty meetings were
held simultaneously each day. Almost
every delegate to the convention had
a small mite OF newly discovered
knowledge to contribute.
In considering the Importance OF
such meeting. the least that can be
said Ia that the reports Of the scien-
lists represent the life work Of thous-
ands of educated. intelligent humans,
who have pursued the elusive un-
known through years of experiment.
sacrifice.
The most interesting phrase of the
meeting from the standpoint of lay
man. stands out In some of the sub
jects which were treated by the men,
bers Of these organizations to empha-
size the scope and magnitude OF the
scientific world today.
It was q strange sight to witness a
great body Of men. each Of whom can
at least write "PhD" after his name,
and many Of whom are recognized as
the foremost authorities on matters
scientific, listening to a technical dis
cussion on the gases in Swiss
Cheese" and personal performances
In hops" To the unlearned. what
possible or remote tearing such sub
iects might have on the welfare Of
humanity. may not be clear, but the
fact remains that> men Of brains and
intelligence have spent years Of their
lives in devling into such research.
Among the unusual papers read at
the sessions were: Feeding Young
Pups on the Anterior lobe Of the Pitui.
tary Gland" Studies on the Flavor Of
Green Mould Cheese; "Metabolism
In the Deormancy of Tubers," while
one scientist called his contribution
IAN explanation Of my remarks of last
year" Another paper was contribut.
I'D on "Heredity in SWINE"
One Of the features Of the big con-
ference. was that during the sessions
more than 500 women registered in at
tendance. While many Of these wo-
men are wives and daughters of the
scientists. the majority are prominent.
ly identified with the colleges of the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
His ThouohtfuI Wife,


IT hate to boast" said a Cleveland
lawyer. but my wife is one Of the
most economical women in the world
The other day she told me she needed
new suit. l said she ought to have
it. by all means. but asked her moi
to spend a big bunch Of money with
out letting me know about it. Well
the next day she said: The tailor sale
he couldn't make that suit for less
than $50. thought it was too much
but told him to go ahead
"'Well. l suppose II is all right
said. but why didn't you consult me
first?'
"'Why. dearie. didn't want tt
spend car fare for two visits
II tell you, it's these little econo
mics that count ehy-Cleveland
Press
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
Pay Of French Ministers.

Ministers in France are not so well
paid as in England. All members Of
the French cabinet receive the same
salary. f2,4OO a year. and as they have
to forfeit the allowance Of 5000 which
they receive as senators or deputies
their net annual gain through taking
once Is only 1850. 1t Is true they
are provided with Official residences.
furnished. heated and lighted at the
public expense. Their tenure of Office
is. however. so precarious that they
can never venture to let their private
residences, 50 they save nothing under
the head of rent.-London Chronicle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09

country in pedagogical capacities, and
have made themselves known in the
field OF biological, chemical and physi-
cal research. Their presence at the
conference was taken as an indication
OF the invasion of the scientific field
by women.
Among the women scientists was
DIR. Mary X. Smith. of the Oswego, n.
V, Normal school, DR.. Smith is wide
ly known as a psychologist.
The idea that the social fabric Of
the future will find place for men in
the arts and pursuits where muscle
and endurance are necessary, and that
the women of the future will naturally
drift into command of government,
and into the lead in the science, was
advanced unofficially during the SEES.
siOns. This prophecy found support
ers among some of the scientists, who
pointed to the progressing emancipa.
ton of the woman along political
lines, and her interest in government
al municipal and eugenic fields. as a
sure sign that a readjustment of work
among men and women is to come.
There is little doubt that such Il
state of affairs will be the natural
outcome. and the logical result of the
next few decades" declared one of the
most prominent of the women dele
gates, herself a student of psychology.
woman will never reach her high
household drudge. l do not make this
statement in the language of the un-
sexed agitator for so-called woman's
rights, but consider it along logical
and probable lines.
THE average housewife of today,
while perhaps equipped with men,
tality which can quickly grasp and
direct. holds a place in the social scale
which calls for scarcely less actual
physical effort than that occupied by
the men in some of the lighter branch
es of skilled labor.
ION the other hand the head Of the
family, the strong-muscled man. the
being fitted physically for the hard
work which calls for endurance and
strength. is usually the occupant of an
office chair. and pursues some one of
the "clean-handed" occupations.
THE time will come when the men
will naturally gravitate into the fields
Of labor. while the women will step
into the places where government is
administered, and where brains and
not Drawn will count"
There were more than thirty societ-
les in meeting here during the parent
organizations sessions, and at each of
these societies an average of fifty pa
pers. on as many scientific subjects.
were read. Thus the scope of con-
vention embraced about 800 separate
subjects of interest to science.
AS the one comprehensive review
possible of the strides taken by re-
search during the past year, this
meeting of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science forms
one of the epochs in the history Of
world knowledge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09

SHOES MAY GO UP
National News Association

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-The family
shoes will cost more this year than
they did in 1911. According to the
statements made by members of the
National Boot and Shoe Manufacture
ers' association, who began their an
nual meeting in this city today, an
advance is absolutely necessary be-
cause of the increase in the cost of
raw material. 1t is expected that an
advance of from to seven per cent
will be made in the wholesale prices of
shoes, after the fall supplies have been
sent out in March,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
FOR CONSERVATION
(National News Association,

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Jan. 9-The
South Dakota Conservation, Dry Farm
ing and Good Roads congress, for
which preparations have been making
for several months, met in this city
today with large and representative
attendance. Bishop O'Gormon deliver.
ed the invocation at the opening this
afternoon and Mayor Burnside made
an address of welcome. Former Uni
ted States Senator Pettigrew was one
of the speakers. The sessions will
last three days. Governor Eberhart
of Minnesota is on the program for an
address Thursday morning
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
MAY TAKE ACTION
(National News Association

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 9.-Of
ficials of the Department of Justice
intend to keep a close watch on the
price of shoes this year in conse.
Quence of the report that the price to
consumers will be materially increas
ed If the advance is made, the gov.
eminent in all probability will insti
tute an investigation to determine
whether or not it resulted from a com
bination in violation of the Sherman
antitrust law.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
THE TEREDo.

Curious and Destructive Worm That
Digs Tunnels In Wood.
1t was in 1871 that Holland mar.
rowly escaped inundation along its
coast because the timbers of the sea
bikes in many parts were discovered
to be quite unsound. The timely dis
covery Of the real condition Of the
dikes saved the country from an awful
catastrophe. the full extent Of which
was comprehended by only a few
Dutchmen.
The timbers had been honeycombed
by the teredo. or shipworm. This
creature burrows into any wood i'm
mersed In sea water. 1t makes an
entrance when young and digs chan
nels along the grain Of the wood, liv-
Ing and often dying In the timber. The
worm grows in some localities to a
length Of twelve inches. its girth be-
ing one and a half inches. and the
curious thing about its whipfike body
is its exceeding tenderness. It cannot
bear its own weight. 1t will break If
subjected to any strain
It will burrow straight along the
grain Of the wood unless turned aside
by knot or nail. and. no matter how
many Of these worms may be burrow-
ing in the same piece Of wood. they
never run their channels into one an
other. BY some marvellous instinct
they keep clear Of each others pre-
serveA We hare seen q Cross section
Of a log eighteen inches in diameter.
and we counted no fewer than 500
distinct burrows.--Exchange
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
WILLIAMS, KIDNEY PILLS

Have you overworked your nervous Eys-
tenn and caused trouble with your kid
neys and bladder? Have you pains IN
loins. side. back and bladder Have you
q nabby appearance of the face. and I'M
der the eyes? A frequent desire to pass
urine. II 80. Williams Kidney Pills will
cure you-Druggist, Price Soc H..
WILLIAMS MFG CO.. PsuDa-. 0svzhA, Or
F.. For sale by r. r. Mcdonnell
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
PllLMAKlNG CRABS.

Queer Way These Tiny Creatures Get
Their Food From the Sand.
Curious little crabs. mostly about
the size Of pea. are found in abun-
dance on the shores of the Malay
peninsula. They are usually first per,
ceived on the beaches after the going
down of the tide. when they give the
beach the appearance Of being covered
with loose. powdery sand and holes
Of various sizes. Upon looking more
closely it is perceived that little radi-
ating paths converge among the litter
of sand to each hole and that the sand
itself is in minute balls.
At the approach of an observer there
Immediately becomes apparent a pc
culiar twinkle" which Is nothing else
than the simultaneous and rapid re-
treat Of multitude Of the tiny crabs
into their holes.
Should one who Is watching these
curious little creatures take up his
position by one Of their holes and re-
main perfectly motionless they will in
time come out. when he will be ena-
bled to see them at work.
Coming cautiously to the mouth OF
the hole, the crab will reconnoiter q
bit. and when satisfied that no enemy
IS near 1t will venture about its own
length from its lurking place. Then.
rapidly taking up particles Of sand in
its claws. 1t will deposit them in a
groove beneath the thorax.
As it does 50 q little ball Of sand Is
rapidly projected as through its mouth.
This it seizes with one claw and de
posits on one side. proceeding in this
manner until the smooth beach Is
covered with little pellets or pills
corresponding in size to its own d.
mensious- This II evidently its meth
Cd Of extracting particles Of food from
the sand-Harpe<s Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09

Persons troubled with partial para
lysis are often very much benefited by
massaging the affected parts thorough
~ when applyinf Chamberlain's Lini-
ment. This liniment also = relieves
rheumatic pains. For sale by all deal
erS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09
The oxjdixat;on Of Brass.

The 0xidixation Of 8rasS.
Brass when immersed in a hot so
luton consisting Of one-half ounce of
golden sulphuret Of anthony and four
ounces Of caustic soda in each gallon
Of water becomes oxidized with a
pleasing brown shade. The shade be-
comes darker If the metal is immersed
in a dilute solution Of sulphate Of cop
per. used cold. about four to eight
ounces to the gallon. Several INNER
sions in the same manner give deeper
brown tones.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09

Even the dust of charcoal is saved
as fuel in Japan. 1t is carefully pre-
served and mixed with chaff and
chopped straw. 1t is then moistened
into a paste. rolled into balls about
the size Of an apple and sold in this
shape to customers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09

A train of 134 empty gondoIas re-
Gently passed over the tracks of the
New York Central road at Batavia 1t
was 1853 feet long.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-09

A new English bullet ignitese th1
gas Of \ soaring balloon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-14

Thomas c. Mcdonald is one of "our prominent citizens" and has well devel- oped that excellent faculty of saying very little about it. At one time he was chief of police of the city of Birmingham. At the present time he is a member of the Jefferson county legislative delegation. He is president of the White Swan Laundry company and has his home on Highland avenue.
 There is every reason to believe, how ever, that Captain McDonald, despite his innate desire to remain firmly fixed in the background will, in the near future, step boldly into the limelight. For, if reports are to be credited, he is very anxious to serve Birmingham as a member of the city commission.
 There are several other gentlemen filled with laudable ambition to rectify whatever erroneous steps might have been taken in the matter of running the government" and of performing those deeds of prowess which, it will be charged during the cam paign, should have been performed months and months ago" John R. Horn- ady, who is generally given credit for having been among the first to dream a dream of an ideal government by a com mission of prominent citizens of well proved moral development, is a candi- date. And there is George B. Ward, who, 1t Is claimed, is preparing to an nounce. Out of Ensley Is destined to come NJ H. McDowell with the guileless suggestion that the suburbs should be recognized. And there are numerous oth- CTS who would serve the city and reap each month the desirable stipend which the city pays it's servants.
 But neither of the candidates will have a platform which for originality can be compared to that which Captain Mcdonald will present. He will announce himself as worthy to conduct the business of the city, and will furnish as proof the fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-14
bURNETTF0RM|NG
 DEMOCRAT|CCLUbS
New Gadsden Council Faces
 Water Problem
CHANEY TAKES STAND
Gadsden Sewing Machine Agent Sell, 10000 Machines in IS Years. GofOrth Trial Wednesday.
 Burnett to Speak

Gadsden, September 13.-(Speciall- much of his time to the organization oil Wilson-Marshall clubs in the Seventh dis trict. He said today that one will be or ganized in Gadsden in short time. and that he believes 1t should raise at least $500 for the democratic cause.
 Face Water Problem
 One of the greatest problems to be faced by the new administration. which Is to be elected, without opposition Monday and which will assume it's duties Octobei 1. will be the city water plant, which s losing money.
 Sells 10000 Machines
 Sewing machine agents and doctors havs harder time in collecting bills than dd any other class of men. This is the opin1 ion of P. E. Allison, who has Just rel signed the agency for a sewing machine company to go into another businessl MT. Allison, during his IS years in Gads1 den, has sold 10000 machines in ano around Gadsden.
 Clancy Takes Stand The Claude Chaney case is progressing rapidly. Chaney took the stand in his own defense today, and was subjected td griling cross-examination
 GofOrth Trial Wednesday About 100 witnesses are being summoned for the trial next Wednesday of Wiley Goforth, charged with the murder o. Nicholas Schentzen. the German miner who was robbed and killed at Altoona July 29 1911.
 Burnett at Centre
 L. J. Cobb, registrar of Cherokee couil1 ty, and F. H. Shropshire, editor of the Coosa River News, who were in Gads. den today, said that a Wilson-Marshal club is to be formed at Centre Saturda ' and will be addressed by congressma. Burnett.
 COwden Home Destroyed The home of R. W. Cowden, a prominent farmer near Oneonta, was destroyed by fire yesterday.