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The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
Can Metals Be Transmitted?
Alchemists May Solve Problem.
By GEORGE BLUMRICK.

The discovery OF radium and a study OF
its properties soon upset the theories which
had grown so deeprooted. For II was found
to be a distinct metal just as lead and silver
are distinct metals; but II was further found
that 1t constantly and steadily undergoes a
change which produces peculiar forms Of
rays. both visible and invisible, but, strang-
est of all. it produces an entirely new ele
ment called helium.
When this fact was proved and confirmed
even the scoffers had to admit that there were
a few things about the ultimate nature OF
matter which they did not know.
Sir William Ramsay. one Of the greatest
scientists in the world. considers 1t possible
to transmute the metals. and has even gone
so far as 10 carry out painstaking expert
ments. endeavoring to change one metal into
another different metal He has several
times been near success: but his experiments
need fuller confirmation This he may ac-
complish at any time, or perhaps some one
else may solve the puzzle.
Since the discovery Of radium other rare
metals have been found which exhibit the
same curious tendency to decay into new
substances and elements. But no scientist
has yet been able to cause any OF these
changes or in any manner control them. They
take place Of themselves in spite OF all efforts
which man has made to control them He
has been powerless to increase. decrease or
in any way alter the rate of change or the
nature Of the changes The intense heat Of
the electric arc, the freezing coldDess of
liquid air, tremendous pressure or vacuum
all and many other efforts at control have
utterly failed.
However. now that the field of this new
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

1.-THE French people are leading the world
in philosophy today as they have many
times in the past. Even their science.
j when 1t gets into bookA Is hah philos-
ophy-natural philosophy we used TO
call it-when that science has worked out
practical rules concerning the physical and
mental control man can exert over himself.
In England they viii tell you that all such
books-books dealing with mans control over
hims elf-oome from America, but 1t is in
France. as we'll as In America that scientists,
especially the ablest and most distinguished
physicians, are publishing the results Of thor
ough study and experiment concerning what
a man may do Of himself to increase his
physical. mental. and spiritual well being.
The literally TRANSLATED title Of one Of these,
but recently published. is " How to Obtain
q Lucid Brain and Clearness OF Soul" An
other has the title which literal uansla
ton cannot mislead. II is How TO Gain
and Increase Your Vital Energy" The idea
that men should learn this in order that
they may arrive" is given in the following
sentence. which contains q phrase signifying
this: Nervousness and neurasthenia are the
characteristic disorders OF our epoch. just
as is the spirit Of arrtvism this is a very
LITERAL tTaDslatiorD distinctive signs
Of our actual time.
This expression. the spirit Of arrivtsTn."
truly characteristics the thing Tie whole world
is striving for today Read the newspapes
Of France. OF Germany. of Italy. and you will
certainly be impressed with this fact. War
may be carried on 10 right wrongs or avenge
insult even today. but usually ard primarily
it Is for aggrandizemen;-a favorite form
OF arrivisu1
Read the scientists and be convinced that
what a great portion OF them are doing to
prevent disease. 10 prevent physical and
mental deterioration. and what they are do
ing TO discover and formulate laws which
if obeyed would make such competent human
beings as never were. and you will be con-
WINGED that their spirit too. is one OF ar
rvism, srriyism in the sense OF approaching
as nearly as possible TO an ideal as noble a
any the world has known.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
Science Notes,

OIL cloth. when used to cover tables, Will
last much longer II the tables first be covered
with paper. well rubbed with machine oil, to
keep the under side of the oilcloth moist
Though he lost a hand while experimenting
with radium. a French scientist has con-
structed a photographic laboratory and will
devote the remainder Of his life to its study
Stag from garbage inclnerating plants is
valuable for filing between ceilings ana
floors Of storage warehouses. as 1t is sterile.
and contains no sulphur to injure stored
goods.
An oil tank steamer purchased for the
British navy has been equipped with pumps
and hose To enable It 70 transfer fuel to .
warship At sea in any weather.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25


w called alchemists. or alchymists, died
searching for life The searchers
for the Philosophers Stone which
would make a King Midas Of its owner and
transmute everything it touched to gold be-
longed to a former and more credulous age.
In spite OF all the miracles which are con-
SANITY being performed in our hospitals, we
would hesitate long before lending an ear to
any one who claimed TO restore youth to the
aged. health and lively spirits to those who
are waverng on the dim borderland between
life and death Yet such were the dreams of
alchemists, who generally nved in poverty
while seeking for unlimited wealth, and died
in misery after searching for the elixir of
life eternal. 1t is true that many alChem-
lists We're simply rogues who matched their
skill against the credultty Of others and
thereby won fame fortune, and all the good
things Of life. But there also were many
who were sincere and sacrificed all for the
attainInent OF their visionary objects. As
We all know. they failed utterly. Neverthe-
less the human race owes them a heavy debt
of gratitude. for they were the pioneers in
the wonderful science of chemistry They
were the forerunners Of the chemists who,
while aiming at less lofty objects. have &C.
compEshed much for the comfort and con-
venience OF civilized life.
We have grown accustomed to jeer at the
aims of the alchemists and to consider them
impossible So blinded were men from their
own presumptuous igrorahce about the final
ity. Of matter: that copper is copper: iron
is iron; gold is gold; and never can by any
possibility be Transmitted into other metals;
yea so blinded that they laughed in deris-
ION when some OF the foremost scientists an
nounced the possibility OF changing one metal
into another.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
Begins to Eni oy Life.

was at this time getting ST.. 900 a year
But did not own one penny's interest in the
Arm. That rather bothered me. as / was
in a large measure responsible for the phe-
nomenal success Of the business and felt en-
titled to a share in the proceeds.
But Silas Crabb was so peculiar on some
subjects 1 hesitated to approach him 1t
was not until two years later after had
been married and felt that must provide
for some one besides myself. that did talk
to him about It. But he put me OF. said he
would think II over. and let me know
About this time 1 was beginning to enjoy
life. Still young. 81, with a wife and a home
and car and a lot of friends. And had
time to enjoy these things. too. Our sys-
TEN almost ran Itself. Except for a few
minor adjustments and the overseeing Of
detail, I had worked my sales managership
into almost a ftnecure.
The second time I walked into Silas Crabb's
office with the determination to get some
stock in the Empire Manufacturing company
I hoped the interview would be short, as
had an appointment at the golf club in the
afternoon.
Our talk was short. Silas Crabb heard my
request drummed his desk with his lead
pencil, and asked me few questions rela-
tive to my department. which. assured him.
was almost running itself
Chance for more improvements? he
asked.
I assured him that practically every ef-
fciency possibility in the department was de-
veloped to the top notch, that all that re-
manned was to keep II that way. and our sys-
tenn was taking care Of that.
Silas Crabb looked straight at me.
a. That being the case, l guess We don't
need you any longer. Draw two weeks pay
in lieu of notice and leave today"
He didn't give me a chance to answer. He
got right I'D and left the office.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
INDIGNANT at Report Scheme"

But that contest proved one thing. II
proved that il our men would work harder
they would sell more goods: it forged another
link In my chain of evidence.
But how to get EN- working and how to
keep 'em working? That was the problem.
The time Of my statesmen belongs to me be-
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
But There Was a Sequel to It.

I stood there in trance The ungrateful
dog His acton proved the truth of what they
said about him:
Silas Crabb lets no man profit BY past
performance
had simply worked m yself out Of job.
But out Of that experience grew great re-
solve to make Silas Crabb pay dearly for his
action.
And I did.
But that's another story.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

employ Of this nrm. Your check 10 waiting for
you at the writer's once. Truly yours.
JOHN HEMISo.
Sales Manager. Empire Manufacturing company.
And I signed my name with q flourish.
Fleming came.in almost before realized
that my letter had had time TO reach him.
+ Il
Forced to Come to Him.
He started out by going direct to silas
Crabb. Csabb called me on the Office phone
and L knowing that Fleming was IN his
ONCE. did not give him the chance to ask
question The minute he said Hello "
responded with:
You said was sslesmanassr Prove you
mean It"
Crabb hung up his receiver. looked at my
letter. which Fleming had handed him and
dryly said:
"Hsmins signed this latter Go see him."
So Fleming was forced TO come to me. He
began by stormIng. He ended by trying to
cajole I would neither give him a reason
nor answer his questions. I simply pushed
his pay check across the desk and sat with
folded arms looking him right in the eye.
1 was letting the fact that he was q" fired
sink IN deep.
Finally he rose to go. His hat which he
had kept on his head and later removed had
fallen to the floor. He STOPPED TO pick it up.
I arose from my chair and proffered him my
hand. He refused TO take it.
How Fleming Came Back.
- Now, Fleming" l said. - 1 am sorry to
see you go. But we can't retain you. No
man who will not live up to the rules Of this
house can remain in its employ
He flushed up.
What rule have ever broken?"
l made no reply to his question but con-
tinued:
II you know a man who has as much
ability as you have. and who is as steady in
his habits and as good a salesman I will
gladly hire him and pay him the same salary
that you have been getting-providing
here paused, g he will make the reports this
house requires"
Fleming was astounded-
Do you mean
answered for him.
Yes I do mean that we want you" and
impulsively put out my hand again.
This time he took II and gave me with his
hand his assurance that he would report as
required
Now the moral effect Of that move on
Fleming was wonderful That man went
through all the throes OF finding himself out
OF a position. not KNOWN z why and not know
ing whether or not his house would recon-
mend HIM. and all this at moments notice
and at a bad time
And when after figurativeiy knocking him
down. I reached over and picked him UP, he
was mine body and soul
And what's more, he knew that while Stlas
Crabb owned the business. I was sales man
ager.
Exit Fleming
All Given "the Third Degree.
Every man jack on the sales force, w'th
the exception OF the three men who had
been steadily reporting. was subjected to
the same process.
I grew 30 expert that I was handling two
interviews of this nature a day. Hem
ins's third degree Silas Crabb called II.
which was the nearest approach TO joke
/ ever heard him permit himself
Some OF our men refused TO respond TO the
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
BUYERS Save
by Paying Cash.
BvC. R. COOPER.

- rHEN the Big White Store opened its
doors as a strictly cash concern
wv It was burdened with a heavy
handicap; II was in a neighborhood
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

And how the results did begin to come in.
man would go back on his territory and
work like he would for his own business.
And my tinekeepers, the hourly reports.
were always on the job to keep me advised.
When I had been the rounds Of the seventy
eight men found myself with a picked.
trained crew OF forty-eIeht producers. real
producers who were working according to
rules and getting big business.
4 Il
Sales Grow. Expenses Lessen.
readjusted my territories 30 that instead
OF seventy-eisht I had sixty-seven. Hired
ten of the best men our competitors had and
found my total payroll sun way under what
II had been.
And the JOY Of what the figures on the first
six months sales sheet told me has never
been eaualed before or since.
II told the story OF men who We're really
putting in seven hours a day on the job. And
what a lot our men were doing under the
hourly report system in comparison to what
they used to do under the no-report system
was enough TO make me want to discharge
them simply because they had been so lar
from doing themselves justice before.
When our first supply OF " Hour reports
ran out. ! made a change in the form, put
two lines instead OF one. opposite each hour
No wording-just hint And the men took
it. My Hour Reports were evolving into
" Half Hour" reports
Too much red tape" You say. That was
what the men said before the firing and hiring
process was put into operation
But let me tell you. that II 1t takes a man
FIVE minutes a day to operate a system that
makes him work one more hour. that parttcu-
lar piece Of red tape pays him and pays
the house he works for. And that Is just
what my Hour Reports " did.
The next step was to start monthly letters
to the men, and in these letters. which We
made almost "newspapery," were injected
personalities which started competition go
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

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The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
Conserve Your
Vital Energy.
By G.. S. MADDOCKS.

~HE French people are leading the world
in philosophy today as they have many
times in the past. Even their science.
! when it gets into books. Is hah philos-
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

- RE you my sales manaserf'
~ ~ - am.
~ silas Crabb waved his hand in
dismissal.
Then manage my statesmen. I
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

Good Salesman
Gets New Ideas.
By HAROLD PARKS.

4 WELL known shoe manufacturer
Y says he owes more than half Of his
success to the unusual cooperation
he has succeeded In getting from his
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23

ne wonderful old reliable DR..
gPTIc HEALING oil. sur.
relieves pain and heals at
liniment. sc. SOC. 81 90.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
Drouth Damage

1t is always exceedingly diff
cult TO form accurate conclus-
ions concerning the extent of
damage from prolonged
drouth prevalent over any sec
tion in the United States. Tie
dry spell in Kansas and Mis-
souri,, which has been partially
broken by the rains which be-
gan at the beginning of the cur
rent week. had undouht-
eddy done irreparable damage,
especially to the growing corn
crop. but from reports in gener-
al the corn yield Of 1918. taking
the country over, promises to
score up close to the three-bil
lion-bushels mark. Even in
Kansas and Missouri. which
are admittedly the leading corn
growing states. there is reason
to hope that the yield may at
least be half as large as it was
last year.
1t takes very severe drouth
to kill a corn plant entirely.
The roots go deep and find
moisture far below the surface
Much of the early planted corn
had doubtless cared before the
drouth became serious, and
much of the late planting will
be saved by the recent rains.
Growing weather does not end
until the frosts Of October. But
even if the corn yield in Kansas
and Missouri was destroyed
entirely, while the result would
be calamitous locally. the area
involved would be not more
than one tenth the total corn
growing area Of the United
States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
Worcester Farmers Complain
Of {. & P.

Robert n. Merritt, representing
farmers in the vicinity Of Public Land
ing, Worcester County, has filed com
plant against the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac Telephone Company.
He claims that the farmers are I'M
able to get telephone service because
the Chesapeake and Potomac Company
claims to have an agreement with the
Pocomoke Telephone Company not to
enter that territory. Merritt claims
the Pocomoke company has been insol-
vent for the last two years and is unable
to furnish service to the compliments.
Holding that the agreement referred
to by the Chesapeake and Potomac Com
pany is Illegal Mr.. Merritt asks an in
vestigation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23

~ Obituary Notices. In Memoriams
and Resolutions Of Respect are charged
for at 5 cents line Obituary poetry
will not be published in this paper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
Two Saved From Drowning.

Harry Foulke. Of Glyndon. and Mary
Gladdin. Of Hartford County came near
drowning at Ocean City Saturday morn
ing in sight Of hundreds Of people. They
were not in deep water and appeared to
become caught by an undertow.
Answering their cries for help. Cap
tain Jones. Of the Ocean City Life-Sav-
ing Station, got out one Of his boats and
he and his crew went to their rescue.
Mr. Foulke was exhausted when the
life, saving crew reached him. as he was
struggling TO keep Miss Gladdin above
the water. They were brought safely
ashore and after being treated by DR..
Frank j. Townsend returned to their
hotel.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
Paint Put-On

Think Of paint put-on and not By the
gallon
A gallon Of paint in the can is Of no
account to anybody Put il on Now
reckon its cost and value.
The secret is one paint goes twice as
far as another good one goes twice
as far as a bad one
You have a job, say an average job.
tn take 10 gallons Devoe and II or Is
or Is or 20 Of middling poor very-poor
and trash. You know painters wages
in your town. Put the price of a gallon
Of paint and the painters day-wage to-
sether. You can, we can't.
Devoe costs less than any inferior
paint; there are hundreds OF them.
One paint is as good as another. so
long as it lasts good; one lasts months
and another years, and the one that
goes fur,hest lasts longest
DENOE.
THE CORDDRY co. sell H.
Advertisements
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
An Aged Woman Brutality
Beaten.

Bleeding and unconscious from a
severe wound in the head. Mrs Mary
Townsend. Y years old. Of Rehoboth.
Md. was found in the country road a
short distance from Green Hill at late
hour Thursday night.
When pedestrians first came upon the
body Of the aged woman il was thought
that she was dead. but when carried TO
a nearby house she was revived. She
said she was attacked while walking
along the country road los negro whom
she identified as Arthur Tilghman. The
negro knocked her down. choked her
almost into insensibiliiy and then struck
her blow on the head with black Jack.
she said.
After beating the woman until she
was unconscious he robbed her Of g and
left her helpless in the road.
The news Of the assault spread 70 all
parts Of the country and party was or
gained to lynch the negro should he be
caught. Sheriff Harding r. Tull organ
lied posse and after securing the coun-
~ arrested the negro near Cottage
Grove, many miles from the scene OF the
crime.
Tilghman showedight when approach
ed by the officers. but was overcome.
He is said to nave admitted the crime
to the officers and in order 10 avoid any
attempt which might be made to lynch
him Sheriff Tull rushed the negro to the
jail in Princess Anne in an automobile
The negro was given a preliminary
hearing before Justice Of the peace
and held for the grand jury
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23

Republican leaders in Con
gress. progressivcs as well as
regulars. have come 10 the con
clusion that Theodore Roose-
Welt will enter the Republican
Presidential primaries III 1916
in the hope Of capturing the
Republican nomination. This
conviction has gradually been
settling down on everybody.
but it was not until recently
that the leaders began to show
evidence of grave concern,
They acknowledge now that the
work of recognizing the party
must not be long delayed if the
Roosevelt nomination is 10 be
avoided.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
The Mexican Scare

We had a Mexican scare this
week. and for few hours it
looked as if Uncle Sans BOYS
would again be compelled to 20
down to the city Of Mexico and
give them spanking to remind
them Of our former visit. The
trouble came about through the
report that the Mexican Pres
ident had issued an ultimatum
TO President Wilson. to recog
niZe his government within
twenty-four hours or diplomat
ic relations between the two
countries would cease. As soon
as the news was given out. it
created a great deal of excite
ment and concern, especially in
Washington.
The President of Mexico. i'm
mediately the report was made
known to him, cabled President
Wilson that it was false re-
port Then the Country breathed
free. There is no fear that we
could not lick the stufiing out
Of Mexico, but ours is peace
loving people and we don't want
to 90 TO war for any reason.
Hence the scare that we might
be compelled to lick our neigh
Dor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
Political Pointers.

Quite large number of poll
ticians of both the Democratic
and Republican parties were at
Ocean City last Sunday. The
Democrats were very sanguine
Of big victory this Fall. while
the Republicans seem to be
up in the air. F" Mr.. Charles
j. Bonapartc's hot shot at the
deserving Progressive Republi-
cans was discussed considera-
bly,, and meets with favor by
the leading Progressives ON the
shore, who are going To refuse
their aid to the Republicans,
and in a number of counties
there will be no amalgamation
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
SNOW HILL. MD. AUG %.

There appearing no opposi-
ton TO the candidates who filed
nomination papers with the
Supervisors of Election last
Monday. Worcester County
will be saved the expense Of
holding a Primary Election 4
saving Of several hundred dol J
lars. 4 contest would have
meant the opening Of the Reg
istration offices on the Sd Of
September. and a primary on
the >th, II there had been Il
contest the registration offices
would have been opened to give
the unqualified voters an oppor-
tunity to qualify themselves to
vote at the primary, and the
primary itself would cost nearly
as much as the holding of a
general election.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23

United States Senator John
Walter Smith came down to
Ocean City last saturday night
to confer with the Democratic
leaders of Worcester County
regarding the political situation
in this county, and. more
especially, to consult with them
about the naming Of the organ
ization ; choice for delegates 70
the county convention. and the
vacancies in the State Central
Committee. Senator Smith re-
ceived a hearty greeting from
every man who met him. and
well wishes for his political
success He also met quite
number of influential party
men from other sections of the
Eastern Shore. all of whom as
sured him of their support and
good will.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23
Cannon Still In Politics

All the Republican Congress
men from Illinois who were
defeated for reelection at last
falls election are said to be
planning torun again next year.
ex Speaker Cannon among
them. IL is said the latter is rea-
sonably sure Of controlling the
Republican primaries, so that
= the prospects Of winning at
election appear good, he
axe advantage of them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-23

Special Train will leave NJ
Consult ticket
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EXCURSION TICKETS will
TRAIN will De run on he