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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

ton. so that by the first of tho yea,
the new court may be ready for work
Following It's approval by the Mayor
Joint session Of the City Council VIII
be called TO elect a Judge. There Is
no strong reason to believe Council
Will make &. mistake in It's selection.
Many members of both branches of
Council have already siguitied their
intention Of supporting j. Hoge Kicks,
the efficient clerk of the. present Iuve-
nile Court. lie has been endorsed by
numerous charita bile and social SER
vice associations. and is said to have
the unanimous endorsement OF the
steering committee"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13
CAPTAIN Jamcs :. Jouett Dea1

Orlando. TIA, Dec, II ---Captain
James S, Jouett, T., & A.. retired rs
dead here His body wit, he taken 10
Washington for burial ia Arlington
National Cemetery beside that Of his
father, ADMIRAL James Jouett. accord
ing TO present plans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13
Criminal Expert nrnd.

Gratz. Austria, via London, Dec. IL
Professor Hans Gross, one of the
foremost of criminologists and origi-
nator 1T the Gross detective system.
which ~ well known In the United
states, Is dead. He was born In SAT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13
FIREPRooF LIBRARY BUILDING

We are s1sa 10 see 1- he resent
eoasars nce yc.pseet -4,e.,-ras STUART
and Ar. Jaaea Guae. tst ehs .rnsn
Of tho Svet, pates Building commits
sion. that H., A-5ats7z .s stsua4 toe
warts 40 PRACTICAL = so.lties ar 70
place the ssas. Library staA .ss py4se-
sass archives 57 . @rat, areproof
building. II the Library -etuAins in
It's prcsea: hai'dins wc need not be
SURPRISED &c wake up any morning and
read that this invaluable collection has
eseu destroyed ey IRE. IL the Ia
c-&rs and its archives are p4f INTO ar
ocscs AuiId.ne, along with other of
Tees whose occupants arc aat trained
20 eliminate every element II Ere. then
ws may as well prepare ourselves for
n repetition IN Virginia ~ the grea:
disaster in Albany In 1910 which de
Gtrcyed. substantially. oil the archives
ct the state Of New yoris. in addi-
Eon &c ifs magnificent library and
various accompanying collections--a
IRE which originated in the Offices OF
an adjoining department, thus niua-
trntfng the uawisdom OF placing our
great collection OF over million
manuscript historical documents in
similar Jeopardy. Nor should We
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

George washington refused crown;
President Yuan Shi-Kai has accented
one. Its long cry from virs1nian
TO a Chink
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

Wonder how many new battleshfus
tncio sam viii 'ind In his stocking
Christmas morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

one more snowstorm before Christ,
mas, and we can count three.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

To-day is the last day to pay your
poll tax. DO not let that fact escape
your mind
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

In the death OF Major Stephen Tay~
ior Pencieton. who died suddenly AT
his home here yesterday at the ripe
old age of efghty-seven, the city Of
Richmond mas sustained an trrspar-
able loss a man Of sterling qualities
and OF seif-sacrsaeing nature. he
aad andeare6 himself to all with whom
he had come IN contact, and his re-
movnl from our midst has caused uni.
yarsal regret,
A a teacher and mathematician he
wR& unsurpassed. and the major por-
ton OF hiA life was spent III trying 70
place the public schools OF Richmond
On \ higher plane. When hostilities
began In the War Between the States
ana ut the 1rst sound Of tie drum, r.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

overlook the matter Of the erea.
weight that is gradually accommodating
upon che upper floor Of the Library
faiiding Library architects know too
gel; the dangers Of overlooking with
this class Of material, and there should
ae an examination Of the most tech
meal sort, II the Library is to oe
left In ats present quarters even for
"a few years longer; for, II we spend
some years In debating the question
q new ftreproof quarters, We may
some day 6nd that we have brought
about a second Capitol disaster SINH
lar 10 that Of 1870. when the Capitol
building collapsed under the weight
81 an assem- D.are and resulted In the
death and permanent injury of n farse
mum Der OF The most prominent citizens
of the Commonwealth. Once such a
disaster shall have occurred, We need
not start about providing a palatlal
luxurious and extravasant, isolated
and f1reproof building for our price
less treasures. which the wealth OF
the world could not restore, and many
of them documents without which the
history of Virginia and OF the United
States cannot be finally written for
then Il will be too late
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13
THE MAN
ABOUT TOWN
tBY HARRY TUCKER)

Comes back to us, days of buckwheat
Cakes. OF sausage, hash and pies;
We would rather live In snowdrifts
Than exist meath August skies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-13

donnsd hts uniform and Joined the
other gray~clsd soldiers 10 fight for
the Southern cause. Through the four
years of bloody strife he served az d
member Of the Virginia Volunteers,
serving the Confederacy with valor.
II was he who strengthened and i'm
proved tho curriculum of the local
public schools. Introducing system
OF ma p-drawing. grammar diagra M
and arithmetic cards, which were used
for many years. Much OF the eiii-
cheney or the public schools was due
In his plans OF reorgan ization and
grading. which were utilized
He rendered the city OF Richmond
many good services. and his loss will
DO eeit,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
1000 GIRLS LEARNING
TO BE LITTLE MOTHERS
Volunteer to Aid Child Fedora
ton in Campaign to Reduce
Infant Mortality

one thousand little girls. ranging from
Q to IA years of age, are Joining the Lit
tie Mothers League annual campaign OF
the Child Federation to help make IL
greater success than those of previous
years. One thousand of them and every
one giving up play time after school 10
learn the rudiments Of care due to smaller
sisters and brothers and every one vol
unteering to aid the federation in the
campaign to reduce infant mortality.
The campaign is being directed chiefly
with n view to reach those potential
mothers who may not have chance to
take up the regular cuTriculums that tho
Board of Education conducts In its house,
keeping centres and through which $4,000
girls will receive this year instruction IN
the care of the baby.
The regular class yesterday afternoon
was the scene of the origlnatlon Of new
plan to get greater effectiveness out of
the work The teachers were quizzed In
stead of the regular lecture. After the quiz,
the teachers in n general discussion, pre-
sented problems arising In their classes
which were not included In the regular
schedule. These same teachers, by the
way, are members of the federation who
give their time and services in this work,
and they are supervised by an advisory
committee, so that they are we'll qualified
to lecture as well as demonstrate on the
vital need of proper care for babies.
Through the cooperation of the Bureau
of Health the federation has started an
innovation this year in the form of "a
municipal nurses who got to the homes of
those who need instruction and teach
the mcther herself just what steps she
should take to insure safety for her in
fant. BY cooperating with the fedora
tion, the nurses are now able to reach 10
families whore they could formerly reach
but five or six.
Through the addition of these nurses to
the present corps the federation today an
nounced that It would be able to organize
and operate q additional Little Mothers
League classes in the public schools, the
classes to start in January.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Christmas Hints

Two very noticeable reductions have
been seen In n certain shop during the
last 10 days. The shopping hints an
nounced that silver cloth camisoles, with
flesh-plnk straps over the shoulders and
tiny French roses, sold at $3.50; now am
other shop comes out with the announce
ment that they may be had at 81. OF
course there is little difference in the
quality, but the article is really a good
value for the money. 1t makes timely
suggestion for some one who needs
camisole.
Another reduction is in the warmly
quilted inner jackets which the women
are wearing inside their suit coats, IL
they want to keep out of the way OF a
winter cold. These ordinarily sell at st.25
and come in almost any wanted color.
This is for the model without sleeves;
those with sleeves cost s1.75. The same
shop mentioned before is selling the same
Jackets at 30 cents and Sl35.
Silk stockings are more varied and
more elaborate this winter than they
ever were before. They have all kinds
of decorations and all kinds of color
schemes. One very handsome style seen
recently was rhinestone trimmed show
ing dlamond-shaped design in brill
liants on the ankle, and costing but S275
At 81 innumerable fancy styles with
stripes, plaids, colored tops and clocks
may be had to match the tailored suit.
a travelling bag is always acceptable
to him" II he hasn't one already. Good
notwithstanding models may be had
in black at IS up. Among the leather
novelties an overnight case was shu vn.
formerly selling at $3.50, and marked
down to S3.75. Also, tiny velvet bags,
with jeweled clasps in different shan
and colorings, sold at 81 up. Leather
wallets for men cost 30 cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
CHILLS INDICATE MANY
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
By WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. D.

THE strongest prop of the catching
L cold" delusion today is the fact that
chills or chilly sensations are SO fire.
quently experienced with the onset of
pneumonia, bronchitis and coryza C'cold
In the head'O.
But there are plenty OF other diseases
introduced with chills, too. For example
septicemia, or acute blood poisoning, al
most invariably begins with chilliness or
an actual chill. Malaria, eryspelas and
other infections are characterized by
chills chill is a symptom of infection
already consummated, and not caust
OF Illness.
In the case of influenza or the much
too common cold" the chilly sensations
that creep up and down the back at the
onset are very clearly due to surface
anemia, the blood being temporarily busy
elsewhere-at the seat of infection, fight
ing the germ invasion.
The chill that occurs with the onset of
pneumonia is of similar origin. When the
chill begins the harm is already done.
The pneumonia germs-the pneumococci-
have crossed the borderline and planted
colony of foot soldiers on the battle
field. The system naturally rebels all
available blood is rushed TO the scene of
hostilities at once; this leaves the skin
surface temporarily unsupplied with
warm blood, and the patient begins to
shiver-convulsed in the throes of battle.
In children an actual convulsion may
occur instead of n mere chill.
Blu. chill is a favorable sign once in
fection has occurred. II signifies that
the blood is at least putting up deter
mined resistance. In alcoholics debili-
tated old people and others below par
the chill is conspicuously wanting, and
the outlook is accordingly more serious
Chill means internal congestion. The
illness may stop there If the individuals
resistance is strong and the infection not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Asls for Reading Glasses

oct SHOULD like the address Of Her
bert L., who asks for records for
his eraphophone. l have several which
/ hope he may be able to use. My ma
chine is broken, and It would cost too
much TO repair. The song, Hello, Cen
traI. Give Me Heaven I can send TO
Mrs. J. c., and for Beatrice B. i have
quilt pieces, so that she may finish her
spread. And, last OF all, l should ike
the address OF Mrs. r, W. Men, who
offered glasses for aged eyes. My father
in-law, who is making his home with US,
would like them. My husband has Just
started to work. can see with the aid
of glasses and can pass away lonely
hours. AS / am deaf you can imagine
how lonely the hours are for my father
in-law. He Is n. I do hope the glasses
are not given away, for reading glasses
would be a great comfort to him. few
months ago 1 sent books on electricity
to c. A. r., postpaid, and would have
helped him more, but have received no
word from him so far that he received
the books. LOUISE X
The addresses of the several persons to
be made happy by your generosity went
to you by mail. We anticipate their
thanks and add those OF the Corner to
them. am sorry to say that the reading
glasses offered by a member were given
away before we heard from you, You
sketch conditions of domestic life that
make me doubly regretful. l insert the
tale In the hope that another pair of
"eyes" may be found for your father-in-
law. If his eyesight be normal for AZ he
may be able to use pair of lenses suit
able for that age. If there be irregularity
in the form of astlgmatism or the like,
the trouble may be corrected by appli-
cation to a benevolent optician. The
world has many such. Let us hope for
the sake of human nature that the books
miscarried upon the way to c. A. X.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Has ConY of Old Poem

'If you will send me the address a.
p. S. will mail him a copy of the neer
entitled My Mother am unabIs "a
send II to you at present, as I shall bsvs
to write to my mother and have her ro,v
it for me from an old picture book M,
was given TO her when a little girl. AMI
I well remember reading the book many
times when / was young, know II Is tha
name of the poem that is asked for, as ,hs
correspondent quoted two lines and men,
tions the place the mother kissed to MAKE
II WELL ELEANOR B. NJ
Thank you for your kind thought Of the
correspondent who asked for a copy Of
the old poem. MY Mother" We nots
your offer and the fact that you have
asked your mother to copy the lines, but
It is only fair to tell you that S. p. s. has
had his want supplied. We are none tAs
less obliged to you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
QUESTIONS AND ANsWERs

Edward S. W. asks:-Is the finding of
tuberculosis germs in the sputum the
earliest sign of consumption?
AnSwer-Nc. Incipient tuberculosis of
the lungs may be diagnosed long before
any bacili are discovered in the sputum
T. =. writes:-My little boy. aged three,
has frequent attacks of feveriShness and
upset stomach, and ! always note that his
breath has n peculiar heavy, sweetish
odor, even before the feverishness comes
on. My mother insists this means worms.
What would be yoLr opinion? The boy
generally gets well in day or so. after
he has a good dose of castor oil.
Answcr-lt may be worms-say. one
chance in 50 that It is worms-but the other
~ chances are that IL is simply intestinal
Indigestion produced by errors OF diet.
The sweet breath is characteristic OF the
acid fermentation going on in stomach
and bowel. Spare the poor child the castor
OIL give him milk OF magnesia instead
It's easy to take and neutraliZes fermenta-
tive acids besides; and then it won't
constipate him next day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Has IIse for a Desk

Gould you get me desk or fiat table?
II so, should be so glad, as 1 am a night
student at Bible institute and am trying
TO learn Gods word. a table or desk
would be a great help to me. l am a
young man of q. married, and l have a
baby girl months old. l am at present
out os work. II you could tell me where
l could get a job would be glad. don't
drink or use tobacco. l. p"
The Corner has no employment office
connected with It. Watch the help want
ed ads We will try to get the desk for
you. 1t is probable that disused desk,
or table dismissed to the lumber room
when the children left school for good and
all may be brought to light for your use.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Scores Atlanta Medical Board

Dear MLiss-I think almost any
teacher would be respected by her COM
munity for refusing to comply with such
an order as the medical director of the
Atlanta public schools is trying to en-
force.
Thank heaven. despite all this talk
about modernism and the new life. some
things still remain that women will not
do in order TO retain their jobs. There
are many things. 1t is true, that we do
have TO put up with, such as working
in offices with men who smoke like
steamships and stick their feet up on
desks with no regard for our feelings
But these things We can overlook. When
1t comes to the point OF making women
undress for medical examination, how
ever, before a strange doctor when
reputable woman doctor or the family
physician would do as well. a halt should
be called.
hope when women get the vote they'll
legtslate such men as the Atlanta tyrant
out OF office. Sincerely yours.
A WORKING WOMAN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Favors Retention of Maiden Name

Dear Madam-Its good TO hear you get
in word about women giving up their
names at the altar. It's all right 10 say
that a woman of individuality can retain
IL regardless of the name she sails under,
but I'd like TO see the man who would
consent to give his name up--even though
it's Smith. Brown or Jones. Women
give up enough at the altar, anyway. and
why should we, when we have made a
success in some particular line in which
a name really counts. consign 1t to
oblivion and start all over again?
Miss Ryan is right. 1 hope others fol-
low her example.
ANNA F. ULSTER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
SKATING FAD INTRODUCES
MANY SMART INNOVATIONS

TT is being whispered
i about that the skat-
ing fad will replace the
rage for dancing. AL
ready fashionable New
Yorkers have made en-
gagements for smart
parties a glace, or
whatever ones particu-
lar set chooses TO call
them. The 3 m a lie r
towns must look upon
this with an inquirins
glance, because the ar
rival OF ice in those
yicinities Is more or
less on the knees OF the
weather gods, But be
that as II may, we all
take 1t upon ourselves
to make our w n
choice between the con-
nictlng fads, and ! am
sure that there are
many devotees of the
dance craze who will
remain staunch. The
practical end Of the
skating fad Is the new
ana interesting line OF
fashions which 1t has
introduced. one can
hardly go into a shop
nowadays without en-
countering one of the
fur-trimmed, leather
jacketed costumes for
the ice party on dis
play.
Another good but
sadly neglected point
about the skating suit
is that ii is warm.
How many winters
have we felt the Icy
blasts blow through
thin skirts without ut
terlng a murmur? But
that is all changed.
has W DOL e n
gloves, heavy boots,
buttoned high up the
leg, wooden stockings
and a weather-proof
coat which would shell
ter an engineer on a
midnight route. She
carries her skates slung
over her shoulder. at
tached to another pair
Of walking boots, ready
10 put on. The more
elaborate costumes are
trimmed with wide
)ands of fur at the
skirt. collar and cuffs,
rs shown in today's il
ustration. This has a
Jacket which is de-
signed TO accentuate
|, a e,Inpla,, ,,r,t-a H. -.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Little Girls Want Rihbo.s

"Will you please be so kind AZ IA =.
for hair ribbons for my little sIs,ss ~ ~
me to wear to school7 There Are r,,. sna
US in the family. and mamma as has
pretty hard time to get along.
ELLEN X
Nine in the family and never -.
ribbon! Junior members will pleass ia, nsi,
their stock of ribbons, smooth on, sa
tumbled and wash the solled while s.sa .a'
ing to us for the address of the girl Wy.
longs to have her little sister and hsr.
self look well at school. The anb,as
is natural and commendable. Let ne ~
courage III W
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Needs Quilt Pieens

"I see a kind offer OF s,lt a..
pieces, and shall be thankful - o veys
OF them. I have several much ,sass sst soths
that need a new cover. shor,S Qun,
to have them to piece in covS,,S De glad
children's bed. Anns ny
Your address and request ar.
our books. Those Of us WIN ia she h
bliss of the "dulet hour" when Nv nv. ths
is done and the children are Hfo,sle. aN
the flocks' will enter into yonr "a lks
to have gentle play for fingers th.e .,Veslns
been so used TO work they ara ,s.a,se a,sse
without some semblance OF n puen paan
work has charms those who hav. o aseo'
made It cannot comprehend. I,at ,S,. nsvsf
respondent have materials for asrvo.ts ,s e.t.
alias elk quilt. N"el7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
No CARPETS on the Floor

II am taking the liberty as poor
mother of writing to you for little help.
1 have small children-three girls and two
boys. We live in an old house on the bot
tom floor. 1t is awfully damp. I have
nothing whatever to cover my floors with.
should be glad for some old pieces of
ollcloth or carpets to put on the kitchen
especially. as my baby is at the age she
wants TO creep. but I cannot put her
down. | have never asked any help be-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
ANNA F. ULSTER.
Neglect Sometimes Necessary

Dear Miss-Your indictment in yester-
days paper OF mothers who leave their
children play around carelessly and get
out OF their sight is very good as far as
1t goes, but what about the woman who
has a young brood OF four or five, who
keeps no servant, who must do the mar
keting. the shopping. the housework and
the cooking? Can she be expected TO
have them at her apron strings for "a
hours In the day?
IL seems to me that this constitutes a
real problem for the city TO face. Maybe
this new school system that eyerybody's
talking about would help by keeping the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
Letters to Editor of Woman's Page

children under the eye OF the teacher
longer. 1t would leave only the babies
for the mothers 10 look after. Anyhow.
don't blame US too much, Our very love
for our children makes us have to neg
lect them some time.
ONE OF THEM.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08

too virulent. But whatever the result the
fact remains that all is not cold" that
shvers, The chill Is synlptom-the first
gun of the battle perhaps-but never of
itself cause of Illness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08

fore, but II seems as 81 I shov,a
mind worrying about one ,Iose NJ
another. "MARGAprr ing .a aaa
The address OF the writer a, t.,a
Is on Ale and those who can sis ,sppss
requested to write for II 1'u ner sss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08

the slender waist line, with a high Chin
chin collar of Sitka fox. The skirt Is
quite short, and has the fullness neces-
sary to such strenuous exercise. The
pert little toque worn with the suit is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-08
A Task of Time

BY MARGARET JC'I;>sON.
81 thought I'd make my CHRISTMAS gifts,
and s'prise them all, you see;
l love to sew! said little Juliet
"But guess I'll have to hurry, cause to-
morrow's Christmas Day,
And 1 haven't got my needle thread
ed yet!"-St. Nicholas