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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-14
Why The Secrecy?

The construction of the Main street bridge
is public necessity The present delay in the
solution of the problem rests with William Book
hoff, member Of the county council. The public
is vitality interested in obtaining relief from the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
Medical Sciences Best Exercises and Devices for Keeping
Victims Of the Cruel Scourge from
Becoming Lifelong Crippes

interesting new work by DR.. Frauenthal
and Dr. Jacolyn Van Nliet Manning. the
cpidcmologist OF infantile paralysis.
Among the methods Of treatment de.
scribed arc therapeutic exercises per-
formed before n mirror massage. passive
motion and various applications OF the
electric current
by these exercises q withered muscle
not functionally destroyed may he re-
stored TO function, and uninjured muscles
are directed to restore the injured ones
The electric curren appears among
other effects to cause Il contraction Of
the blood vessels. which then relieves
Tho pressure within the spinal column
which is the cause o. the paralysis and
pain.
Most novel and Interesting are the ex-
ercises performed before mirror These
arc in sense 4 form Of mind cure, since
they depend in part on drawing blood
and nutrition to the part thought about
and looked at in the mirror
Ii has been proved that mental concen.
tration has stimulating effect on
growth. whether in intellectual develop
ment through the study Of higher mathe-
MATES or in muscular development ac
comDlished by simply gazing al the re-
hection OF Il particular muscle or muscle
group in mirror The ncrvc.control
and nerve efficiency displayed by The
Oriental dancer can be developed bv any
person, III any voluntary set OF muscles,
j; proper effort is made for the devcl.
/opment OF sufficient nerve force and
nerve control.
The concentration OF the mind on the
muscular effort carries blood 10 the con.
trolling nerve centres. producing growth
and Development in the conducting nerve
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

OF apparatus that is bandased to the limb
or is attached with straps and buckles
is detrimental TO the paralyzed muscles
They are liable to cause muscle atrophy.
Another prevailing evil is the encas.
ing OF paraly2cd muscles in plaster OF
paris or starch bandages thus adding
confinement to the already damaged
musculature, when every effort should
be made TO retain the tone Of the muscle
until 1t again comes under the control
OF the VIII and roneWs its functions
More damage can be done with this type
OF apparatus than can be reganed by
these muscles in a years treatment
NO appliance should be used that is
not removed daily to permit treatment by
physical therapy. The pressure of bed.
clothes on the paralytic foot and ankle
Tor instance, may be obviatcd by the use
OF light, aluminium splint. aDplicd 10
the heel and sole of the foot and project.
ing an inch or two beyond the great toe.
Spiral steel springs and india rubber
bands have been utilized with great in.
genuity TO replace hopelossly paralvZed
muscles. Thus an artificial thigh muscle
has been arranged by two strips of stout
gathering which cross the knee obliouolv
and are attached to tho leg splints right
and left above the knee and below il
The experts emphasize the inheritance
of beginning mechanical treatment as
soon as possible and not waiting until
the paralytic condition has become fixed
or undergone a rctrograde change.
week after the subsistence of fever il
given as a good time to begin treatment.
Light electric treatment may even be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
Treating a Paralyzed Baby's Leg
with Light Rays.

by Increasing the transmission energy. In
this kind of treatment the object aimed
at is stimulation Of the ganglionio
ncuron through its peripheral branch"
Many cripples who had been pro.
nounccd hopeless by physicians and CON
demned TO lose the use OF both Limbs
nave been cured by electricity, massage
and mirror exercises. One cure "a mon.
TONED OF person who had been crippled
for fifteen years
Massage should begin the moment the
acute infammatory symptoms have dis
appeared and be kept up even though no
visible Improvement is made. The i'm.
proFement may come suddenly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

WYE know that there is no certain
w cure for infantile paralysis
and that in large proportion
OF cases 1t leaves the little victims Grip.
Pied.
great problem, therefore IN connoc.
ton with this disease. which is causing
Buch cruel ravagcs among New York
children, is, What can be done 10 i'm
prove the resulting paralysis?
Most remarkable results in curing re-
cent and long standing cases Of paralysis
have been obtained by Dr. Henry W.
Frauenthal. physician-in-chief OF the New
York Hospital for Deformites and Joint
Diseases. They are described in very
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

given b e f o T Q
the p in OF
L h e a ut q
S I a g e h n s
passed.
Electr | C i t Y
gives an initia-
tive to new
growth and in
hibits destruc-
i've Is s Il @
change. 1t may
be employed in
the form OF high
frequency cur
rent, static ma
chine, H-ray, the
salvanic and far
adic currents.
Two d a Y s.
treatment with
the high fire.
Nuency current
along the spine
cured an old
case Of paraly-
sis OF bot h
legs.
An unfamiliar
employment Of
the current is
TO drive strych-
nine directly in
to the muscles
and nerve-end-
in SIS. Strych-
nine is the best
tonic for weak
ness Of these
parts.
Electric slim
ulation also has
the effect of In
creasing the cal
ibre Of a nerve
weakened by tho
paralysis, there.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
Administration
ON TOP At DOVER
Mayor Magee and Present
Councilmen Chosen at Polls
for Another Term
OPPOSITION SHOWS
LAST HOUR STRENGTH

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Jan. 11.-Dover's vot-
ing population clearly demonstrated
at the annual town election here yes
terday afternoon that its wishes and
desires as carried out by Dovers town
fathers last year should be perpetu-
ated during the coming year, by roll
ing up large maiorities for Mayor A.
b. Magee and the outgoing Council
men. Messrs. John c. Hopkins, of the
First district; Thomas V. Kieth, of
the Second district; DR.. Wilbur d.
Burton. Of the Fourth district. and
John c. Hayes. of the Fourth district,
who was unopposed.
The opposition, which manifested
itself at the citidens meeting on Fri
day night last, circulated a report that
il would not fight the outgoing mem
bers The strength they finally did
muster was $50 votes. and this
against Mayor Magee. the chief tar
get Of the opposition. With Mayor
Magee out Of the way. it appeared to
the opposition that they would have
but little difficulty in getting rid OF
Assistant Chief of Police John W.
Baker and Alderman John B. Whar-
ton, who have been active in bring
ing to justice many offenders against
the town ordinances during the past
year.
The total number Of votes cast yes
terday was 416 The vote for Mayor
and President of Council and Council
men and Assessor was as follows:
President Of Council7NArley B. Ma
, gee. 262; William Pennewill. 150-
112 majority.
Members Of Council.
First ward-JOhn c. Hopkins. 295 (;
William H. Simmons, 116.-179 ma
jority
Second ward-rhomas V. Kieth.
279; J. Hall Anderson, 124.-155 ma
jority.
Third ward.-Wilbur D. Burton, PA; ;
Samuel w. Minner, 1873 ma
jority.
Fourth ward-John c. Hayes. 800.
(Unopposed)
Assessor-Georgc Z. Coffin. 226 l.
Michael NJ. scanlon, 1873 ma
jority.
The new Council will meet the first
Monday night in February for or
ganizatiOn.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
NATURAL HISTORIANS
HEAR OF LIFE OF JOHN MUIR

The feature OF the meeting OF the
Society Of Natural History of Della
ware in Science Hall last night was
a sketch of the life Of the great ma
turalist, John Muir, prepared and read
by Mrs. II. c. Evans. sponge at
tached to a section Of coral was do
mated to the society by Mrs. John II.
Dandy. 1t was given to her by AL
fred Mathewson, who received it from
some divers at City Point, Va. It had
probably come from Florida waters
and was a very interesting specimen.
A vote OF thanks was extended to
Mrs. Dandy.
A collection OF nuts from the
maiden hair tree, growing in Cool
Spring Park. was there on exhibition.
It is the first time the tree has borne
fruit. II was reported by one OF
the members that the fruit from a
similar tree was found lying on a
pavement in Washington. d. c. It is
commonly used as a shade tree in
Washington.
Note was made that one OF the two
cedars Of Lebanon in the Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery is bearing
cones this year. Notice was given of
{ the midwinter meeting OF the Della
ware Valley Naturalists' Union. to be
held on the last Friday in January, in
the building OF the Curtis Publishing
| Company in Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
These Dress Goods Won't
Last Long at the Fol
lowing Prices
Don't stop until you have read every word of this
interesting dress goods message.

Don't stop until you have read every word of this
interesting dress goods message.
Lot No. This lot consists of about 10 pieces
of All-wool Brocades, AZ to A inches wide; Sl.O0
to Si.50 values to close at .............7 .75c yard
Lot No. about 100 yards of Coating, so
inches wide in all-wool, in both plain color and
mixed; $500, S225 and $3.50 values, to close
at ........... ....................$ .$1.75 a ward
Lot No. Sin this lot we have collected all our
regular ST so Novelty Check Suitings, so inches
wide, all-wool in dark colors only; regular Sl.50
quality; sale price ..................S .S1.29 yard
Lot No. 4-This collection includes plain
serges batiste, striped and mixed suitngs. SO in
ches wide; all-wool and good value at SOC yard
Lot No 5-1hs lot is last but not least by any
means II consists of about 200 remnants that
have accumulated during the season. in lengths
from to- yards and are marked az l-5 to l-2 of
their regular prices.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
January Shoe Sale

women's high-grade Shoes, discontinued lines,
at reduced prices.
ITEM NO. 1-womens White Nu Buck, Black
Suede and Patent Coltskin Button Shoes regular
prices, $500 and $500, special .......... $2.95
ITEM NO. 2-women's dull and shiny leather
Shoes $500 and $3.50 values. ............. $3.50
ITEM NO. 3-womens dull and shiny leather
or cloth top Shoes; special at............. S2.45
ITEM NO. BADLY broken lots of women's
Shoes; $500 TO $3.50 value, special $l.20 and S1.60
ITEM NO. Small lot of Infants Lace Shoes
narrow widths; SIPS value, special ........ SOC
ITEM NO. 6-Children's Red Jersey Leggngs;
ST 25 value, special ........................ SOC
Evening journal., 1916-01-11

EASTLAKE w. G. 7. L. TO ELECT.
A meeting OF the W. c. T. q. OF
Eastlake will be held at the home
of Mrs. Henvis. corner Thirtieth and
West streets. this afternoon. There
will be an election of officers.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
If You Want Good Underwear, Buy 1t Here
Underwear Its HeightBuy
Yours Tomorrow.

Mems SlOO Negligee Shirts, soft and
stiff cuffs, neat patterns Regular Sl0O;
sale price, Csc; two for .,....... SIPS
Mems Sl.5O Negigee Shirts laundered
cuffs, all neat patterns; regular Sl.s0;
sale price AMMAN. ................S9 S9c
Mems Silk Shirts; regular $3.50; sale
price ......... ...................S $3.50
Mems Lisle Suspenders, regular SOC,
35c; 3 for $1.OO
Boston and Brighton Carriers; regular
GOS .....s..'.s ........'..' ''.f... LII
Mems wright's Health Underwear, mot
tied; regular SlOO; 20 per cent. off. soc
Mems natural wool Underwear, Glasten-
bury and Collins make, 20 per cent. Off
The 75c quality Coo; the Sl.OO quality
SOC; the SIPS quality, $1.OO; the Sl.5O
quality, $1.20; the Sl.75 quality, S1.40;
and $500 quality ..................$ .$l.6O
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
COLONIAL DANES MEET.

The January meeting of the Co
Ionial Danes was held yesterday af-
ternoon at headquarters, No. 1905
Market street. About twentyfour
members were present. Only routine
busines was transacted Following
the business session a social hour
was enjoyed. Mrs. Frederick Il.
Stone of Silverside, is chairman of
the hospitality committee.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
DOVER WOMEN IN ACCIDENTS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Jan. 11.-Mrs Mary
Behen. widow OF John Behen. Ir., Of
this town. sustained a sprained ankle
on Saturday last by tripping over a
rug at her home on LOOckerman
street. She is confined to the house
and in care of physician.
Miss Bernedetta Conner Of this
town. while emptying ashes at her
home on Reed street. slipped and fell
from a step and sprained her back.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
SMOKE FPoM OIL STOVE.

Smoke from an oil stove in second
story room of the house occupied by
George Rudder, No. 500 East Fifth
street. late last night caused passerby
TO think the house was on fire. The
smoke was pouring from a bedroom
window and an alarm from box pa
brought the district iremen. Their ser
vices were not required. The oil stove
Mns DESTROYED.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
COLORED ODD FELLOWS
OFFICERS TO VISIT

f. II. Morris, OF Chicago, national
grand master of the G. U. o. o. r.,
colored. together with the other
grand officers of the lodge. will pay
a fraternaI visit 10 the Delaware Or
der. in Odd Fellows Hall, Tenth and
Orange streets. tonight, to attend
their meeting. This will be the Off
GERS first visit to the Delaware juris-
diction and plans for his reception
nave been completed.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
The Linen and Domestic Sec
tons Offer Unusual Values
for Wednesday

You need every item mentioned and more and we
have that is not advertised today Take advantage
of the
Canton Flannel, Outing Flannel, Linene, Percae,
Ginghams and other remnants, will place on sale,
giving 81 so worth for $100.
25 pieces i21zc Outing Flannel to close at 1Oc the
yard.
All l2Lzc and 15c quality Flanneettes TO be sold
at l0c the yard Wonderful values these.
Marseilles Bed Spreads; $3.50 value, S2.S5.
All our Sl50 Bed Spreads at S135 for the day only.
We offer our slx90 always welcome Sheets at Csc
each. Big value zoe.
During this sale will continue our special Long
Cloth, 10 yards for S1.00. This is positively 12Llc
value.
Other Long Cloths, 2-yard pieces: l5c value
IL yards $165 l8c value, IL yards, $500; 25c value,
~ yards, $40.
Our unbeached G. Sheet sixsO, at Csc each, and
light weight bleached Sheet full sizes at 60c EACH
Anderson's 32inch Ivanhoe Zephyrs at lac.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11

Mems natural wool double-breasted
Shirts, the Sl.75 quality, $1.4O; the $500
quality ............ ............ .ol.oO
Mems Cotton Ribbed Union Suits in
grey and peeler colors. Regular Sl.00;
sale price ................ ....... soc
Mems cotton ribbed Union Suits; regu-
lar 75c, sale price ..................6 .6Oc
Mems natural wool Union Suits Globe
make, the Sl5O quality, S1.2O; the Sl.75
quality, S1.40; the S2.25 quality, $1.SO; the
$3.50 quality, $500; the $500 quality,
$2.40; the $3.50 quality ........... $3.50
Mems Duofold Health Underwear, the
Sl.O0 quality, SOC; the Sl.5O quality, $1.20;
the 81 quality, SLIGO; the $3.50 quality 81
Mems Duofold Union Suits; $500 and
$3.50 values, sale price. S2.40 and $3.50
Mems ribbed Underwear, grey and peeer
color; regular SOC, 20 per cent. off .40c
Mems fleece lined High Rock, Jaeger
color; regular SOC, 20 per cent. off 4Oc
Evening journal., 1916-01-11

few lots of goods mentioned below have been priced
,r quick selling and will not last long at these figures
Evening journal., 1916-01-11

Mr.. Heyd, who is a well-known
truck farmer residing on Delaware
road and who comes to market twice
a week. says: Il have had severe
stomach trouble for the last four
years. My food would sour and gas
would arise and bloat me up and it
would distress me greatly. l have
tried many remedies with no results,
but am very glad to say that Lax-a-
Tone put me on my feet good and
strong. I have resided here for thirty
years and am well known at the city
market"
The Lax-a-Tone man is at Miller
Drug Store. 4O4-4O6 Market street,
where he is introducing this remedy
to the Wilmington public.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
We'll KNOWN
At CITY MARKET
David Heyd, Local Truck
Farmer, Says That He Is
Convinced and Makes
Statement

The method We have OF introducing
our remedy is one to inspire conf
dence, said the Lax-a-Tone man. We
do not come out and say all kinds of
things and make you take our word;
we back II up.
Evening journal., 1916-01-11
These Silks Are Big Values

We are doing big silk business and you well
know the reason-we offer highgrade silks at prices
within reach of all.
Sl5O Black Messalne at S1.1O the yard. This
messaine is 40 inches wide good black with
beautiful lustre. Regular $l.5O value, for
S11O the yard
$225 Crepe Faile, $1.79 the yard This silk is
40 inches wide, has a beautiful Faile weave with
just slight touch of the crepe effect; comes in
African brown, crow blue, Russian green, prune
and black Regular S2.25 value for. .S1.79
$3.50 Cape Satin, $500 the yard A beautiful
satin, 81 inches wide, very suitable for capes; a
good, heavy quality; comes in black only. Regu-
lar $3.50 quality for $500 the yard
ST so Crepe de Chine, $1.OO the yard This is
much wanted fabric comes 40 inches wide; not
all colors but a good assortment. Special sale
price ............. ............. .$100 the yard
Remnants-Be to stop and look at our
Silk Remnants, you will find something to make a
waist or dress or just what you want to remodel
that old dress; prices are one-thrd of their regu
lar value
The Little River news., 1916-11-01
Notice of Confirmation.

Notice is hereby given that O. Y. Thomas has this day filed his petition in the Chancery Court of Little River county. Arkansas. praying said court to quiet and confirm title to follow ing described land. situated in Little River county, Arkansas. toWit: NET of SEi section 15. township 13 south
 range 20 west Therefore, all per sons claiming any interest in said land are hereby warned to appear at the November term 1916 of said court and show cause why the title to said land should not be confirmed in sad petitioner. And William F. Bates is especially hereby warned, as defend- ant. to appear in said court within 30 days and show, cause, if any he may have, why the title to said land should not be confirmed in said petitioner. Given under my hand and seal of said court on this 2Sth day of October, 1916.-Chas. H. Park, Clerk of the Chancery Court. W-97
The Little River news., 1916-11-01
OGDEN NEWS.

Ogdn, Oct 30.-fSDeciaD Mrs, Will Owens and sn. Gordon, of Tex arkana were the guests of Mrs. E. A. Velvin. Saturday and Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs Roy Budd and children were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Dean Tompkins at Ashdown Sunday
 Mr. and Mrs. Vonley Crouch and son, and Mrs. Addie Allison and Mrs. Addie Allison and Miss Madie Crouch spent Sunday at Millwood.
 Mrs. F. A. Velvin was in Ashdown "Wednesday afternoon.
 '. w. Massey was at Ashdown Fri day.
 Lr. and Mrs. I. N. Hut were at TeXarkana Monday morning.
 Fred Hut has returned to Fouke, after a visit with relatives here.
 The school will give HalloW cen social at the school house Tuesday evening. A royal good time to all who attend Admission cents.
 Materials have arrived for the new residence on the plantation of Mrs John Temple, east of Ogden. The plantation next year will be under the management of Mrs. Temples son Chas. Temple of Dilbold, Texas, and extensive improvements will be made in the place.
The Little River news., 1916-11-01
Confirmation Notice.

Notice is hereby given: That s. G. Garling has this day filed in the Chancery Court of Little River county, Arkansas, his petition, praying the court to quiet and confirm his title to the following described lands in said ccunty, towit: The southeast quarter of the southeast sec. 20, township 12 south, range 29 west Therefore, all persons who claim any interest in said land are hereby warned to appear at the November Term. 1916 of said court and show cause why the title should not be confirmed in said petl- toner. And Austin Wright, Mary
 Reeder Elizabeth D. Sadler. Amos Wright IT,, Sarah Holt, Margaret Dawson, Josiah w. Wright, Lee Wright. Jane Paty, John w. Wright Thomas w. Wright and Hen rietta Wright, and their unknown heirs, if any, be and they are hereby specially warned to appear in said court at said time and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and show cause, if any they have, why the title
The Little River news., 1916-11-01
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE

OE AhINANSASs
 Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing joint resolution. proposing an amendment to the State Constitution was passed by the General Assembly the same will be submitted to the cleo. tors of the State at the next general election. to be held Tuesday. November '. 1916, for adoption or rejection:
 PropOzcd Amendment No. 14.
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Consti- tutioM of the State of Arkansas. which, when agreed to by majority of all members. elected to. each house and adopted by majority of the electors of the State voting at the next gen. "ral election for senators and repre- ,entatiyes, shall become 0 part of the Consultation of the State of Arkansas:
 Section l. The county courts in their respective counties. i'll addition to the county tax now allowed to be lev jed. shall have power when authorized. IS hereinafter provided. to levy an an ual tax not exceeding three mills on he dollar on all taxable property. qhich shall be collected and expended n making and rcpoirinfs public roads !i,d said court shall have power. ftef authority given as hereinafter rovidcd. to levy a tax not exceeding hree mills on the dollar on all taxable ,xceed thirty years. to borrow money. ssue bonds. and pledge the revenues :rising from the tax levied for pe-- iod of time. to pay the interest and principal of any sum or sums so DOT owed All bonds issued by authority lerein given shall bear a rate of inter- st not to exceed per cent per annum. All sums so borrowed shall be used ex- ,lusively in making and repairing the public roads and bridges in the county: The annual tax and the tax for period f years shall not both be levied and be in force at the same time in any ,ounty-the levy of one shall exclude he levy of the other.
 Before any levy of taxes herein au- horized shall be made. the question f levying such tax shall be submitted o the qualified electors of the county t a general or special election called Or that purpose. at which a majority If the qualified electors voting at such ,n election shall have voted in favor of .uch levy of taxes.
 Approved February 2 1915.
 The above resolution was filed in the ,flce of the Secretary of State on Feb tory 2, 1915.
 Each elcctor may vote for or against he above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this sth day of April. 1916.
 fseall Secretary of State