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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-11

The females and their young were then
separated from the males. when 1t was
discovered that they ate each others
broods. The only successful method found
was to put each female and her semi
annual litter in a separate Enclosure.
which entailed an expense altogether too
great Tor the return in pelts and oil
This experiment demonstrated that II is
difficult to successfully propagate skunks
IN captivity without providing separate
quarters for each family. which is i'm
practicable on a large scale.
The skunk Is a great rooter and digger
In captivity he must be provided with
mounds of earth into which he burrows
in the daytime and through the cold
weather There must be running water
IN the inclosure. and ponds for frogs. be-
cause frogs are the most favored dish on
the skunk menu. He eats bugs and
worms Of all kinds and is fond OF fresh
meat and vegetables. Contrary to pom
u!ar belief. the skunk is a very eleanlv
animal and its flesh is good 10 eat.
The Indian Territory skunk farm is in
closed by a fence Of wire mesh such as is
used for poultry yards. The fence is. set
IN q trench two CT three feet Urida aDd
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Lurors for Police Court

Police Court jurors for July. August,
and September have been chosen as fol-
lows: John c. Yost. Robert NJ. Warner,
Harry /. Slater, Archibald Wieser, John
F. Wallace, John L, Edwards, William H.
Wheatly, Frederick Fritz. William H.
Lepley. C. Clay Bayly, George Preston,
Jere B. Bethel, J. Ford Taylor, Fred 3.
Nichols. Henry Lee Rust. William ]. Ray.
Edgar L. Barclay, Ernest EtchisOn,
Charles W. Stewart George B. FarQu-
har, George Duval, J. Murray Burrell,
Charles A. DuvaI, James NJ. Green, An
ton HeitmuIler, Henry B. Wissner.
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DIR. W. E. PITMAN DEAD.
Aged Lynchburg Physician Victim
of Paralysis.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL To The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. July 10.-Dr. William
z. Pltman, aged sixty-six years, who has
been a practicing physician here since
1870. died this morning. following a para
lytic stroke, sustained last Friday evening.
Dr. Pitman served in Company X, Tenth
Virginia Infantry until he was wounded
at the battle of Ceder Run, where he
lost his left leg. After that he was on
detail duty, and left the Confederate army
with lieutenants commission. He was
born at Red Banks, in Shenandoah
County.
He is survived by HIS wife, two sons,
and a daughter. One son is en- route
home from San Francisco.
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SCHMITz IS DENIED BAIL.
Effort Of Mayor to Get Out Pending
Appeal Frustrated,

San Francisco, July 10.-Mayor Schmitz's
effort to get out Of the county Jail on bail.
pending his appeal to the State Supreme
Court, was denied to-day by Judge NJ. C.
Dunno So the mayor Will have to DO
business at the county jail, and he will
not be permitted to visit his counsel or to
take lunch at his home.
The selection of Supervisor Boxton as
mayor yesterday is only temporary
\ nominating convention will soon be
called. It is expected this convention nav
meet and accomplish it's selection Of a
man for mayor within two weeks.
What the outcome of this convention
will be it is difficult to say, as the labor
delegates who will participate are exaetIy
equal in numbers TO others and "A lead
lock may ensue.
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Connecticut ard Oriental AYES. One minute from
Beach Large airy rooms; superior table; home
comforts; reasonable rates; booElet mailed
s-l5 GREENE
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FEMALE SWINDLER Fooled.
Woman Representing Herself rs
Wife of TiIIman Orders JeyveIry.

New York, July ia woman, wearing
good clothes and much jewelry. went into
the store of Tarrant & Gismond, at 10
Maiden lane. Tuesday afternoon and said
that she was the wffe Of Senator Tillman,
Of South Caroli9l. and that she was stop
ping at the Hotel Aston.
She looked over many rings, bracelets.
and the like. and selected about 5000
worth. asking that they be sent to the
hatel on credit The store took the trouble
to find out whether the woman was reg
istered at the hotel, and when 1t was re-
ported that she was not a guest there, the
iewelry was not sent.
In order to protect the other merchants
of the Maiden lane district word was sent
around about the bogus Mrs. Tillman.
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GLENSIDE,

Ocean 'front.' between two piers. Fresh and sea
water baths running water &c Special spring
rates Auto meets trains. CHARLES L. WAGNER
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Marine Band Concert To-day.

The programme Cor the concert at the
Marine Barracks this afternoon at 5
O'Clock. by the band Of the United States
Marine Corps civilian H. Santelmann,
leader, is as follows:
March Under the Double Eagle .......... Wagner
Overture. La Dame Blanche ............ Boieldicu
Cornet solo. concert polka. Una" ..... Hartmann
Musician Arthur s. Whiic0mb.
Selection The Sereuade Herbert
PiccoO solo "Bluette" GObbaerts
Musician William s. de Inca.
Waltz "On the Beautiful Blue Danube. Strauss
Descriptive fantasie a Comical Contest" Godfrey
The Star Spangled Banner"
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SAFETY APPLIANCE BOARD.
Commission Names Body 10 super.
wise Railway signal Work.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has appointed a board Of experts to super
wise and conduct experimental tests Of
block-signal systems and other safety de-
vices. as provided for by the joint resoIu-
ton OF Congress.
The members Of this board are Prof.
Mortimer z. Cooley. Capt. Azel Ames IT.,
Frank G. Ewald. and D. B. Adams.
A meeting of the board has been called
Tor tomorrow, when organization Will be
completed and a plan Of work outlined
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HOTEL LAFAYETTE
The MONITOR.
Algonquin Hotel,

Ia Cranky St. Norfolk. Va The place 10 10 for
good rooms Information. assistance; baggage
checked free.
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DEGREES I'm Three Cases.

In the Corporation Court to-day a final
decree was signed sustaining the demur-
rer and dismissing the bill In the case Of
Clinton 5. Ballenger against J. II Gar
vey and others
A final decree for divorce was entered
in the case Of Burreli Pinkard against
Ida Pinkard.
In the case Of Z. vs.. Nails against
Nellie Lee Nails, q decree was entered
requiring the plaintiff 70 pay alImony.
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SANDS RETIRES TODAY.
Many Changes Result at the Naval
Academy.

many OhhuBeS result at the naval
Academy.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md, July 10-Leut. Leonard
r. Sargent who has been at Indian Head
proving grounds, but who will be the new
aide to the superintendent Of the Naval
Academy after Admiral Sands is placed
on the retired list tomorrow. will arrive
at the academy this afternoon, according
to advices received to-day. This will be
the first change following Admiral
Sands retirement. Commander William
S. Benson. who will be Capt Badger
new commandant Of midshipmen, will re-
port for duty at the academy tomorrow.
As Capt. Badger is not detached from the
Bureau OF Navigation at Washington un-
til July 10 Commander Benson will assume
charge of the academy from Admiral
Sands tomorrow, and be acting superin-
tendent until the arrival Of his senior.
Admiral Sands. Acting Commandant Of
Midshipmen A. ". Grant and Lieut.. Ar
thur Macarthur. jr., aide TO the superin-
tendenJ. were busy to-day winding up
the affairs Of their offices, with a view Of
turning the Institution over to the new
administration tomorrow.
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FEAR LYNCHING OF NEGRO.
Prisoner at Wilson, y. C., Suspected
of Attack on Woman,

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Charlotte. n. c.. July 10.-A negro.
thought to be win Nixon, wanted for
.assaultlng Mrs. Lottie Scott an aged
white woman, at Wilson. n. c.. about
two weeks ago. broke into the home of
Kitchen Owens. near Wilson, on Sunday
and was arrested.
Indignation is high. and It was thought
violence would follow the capture Of her
assailant. As yet she has not identified
the negro now In custody
If he is the one wanted, it is thought a
lynching viii follow. Efforts are being
made to prevent such a move.
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THE GLENDALE" ST. JAMES PLACE, NEAR
Beach and all attractions New management. 5
Z. PAUL myls-tu. tn. 5 .S-sot
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Question for Trades Council.

Important action respecting tile difficulty
between the discharged union employees
Vernon Railway and the company Is ex-
pected to be taken at a meeting OF the
Alexandra Trades Council tomorrow
evening, when recent developments IN the
matter will be considered. The principal
subject Of discussion. Il is stated, VIII be
report from a committee representing
President King. Of the road. as declaring
that he alone was responsible for the dis
missai Of the men. and adding that he did
not contemplate reinstatng any Of those
discharged.
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About eight years ago a newspaper
story, Intended to be taken as a joke.
started hundreds Of people to inquirlng
about skunk farming, and induced many
TO actually engage in the business. This
story purported TO come from high Off
clal In the Department Of Agriculture It
declared that with a start Of twenty
skunks the natural increase IN four wears
would be 3.7S000O skunks. worth a dollar
apiece for hides and % cents an ounce for
OIL made from the fat. Col. Sellers never
thought of scheme in which there were
so many millions.
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SAILOR DIES OF BERI-BERI.
Tar from Brazilian Ship at EXPOSE
tiOn Victim of the Disease.

spo1laI % Inc washington HeraId-
Portsmouth, Va, July 10.-Death from
beri-beTi an hour after being admitted
as 4 patient to the United States Naval
Hospital in Portsmouth to-day was the
fate of Aureis BipO, a sailor from the
Brazilian squadron NV here.
BlspOs illness was sudden and terri
BILE He was buried in the United States
Cemetery this after-oon with naval
honOrs. the services being conducted by
Father Reynolds, chaplain, L. S. N
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VERMONT HOUSE

Vermont ave- near Beach Open surroundings I;
extra large rooms frstclass table and service S.Q
day upward: S per week upward N. E. GEIGER.
ie8d eX w&S-L2t
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Special e The Washington Herald.
Boyds, Nd, July 10.-This week will
wind up the wheat harvest in Nontgom-
cry County, and the farmers say it is the
finest crop for years The yield should
average from twenty to thirty bushels on
some farms in this section.
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Fire at Harry Edwards Home e.

The fire department was called out this
afternoon about 2 O'Clock for blaze at
the residence OF Harry Edwards. SO North
Henry street The fire, which was soon
eXtnguished. was caused by the over
turning OF an oil stove The stove ex-
plOded and Mrs Edwards was severely
burned about the face and arms.
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WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
(Bell Telephone 49,

WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
lBell Telephone 49,
80 King Street
Alexandria. Va, July 1o.-Apprehension
concerning the fate of Gus Robinson. a
young man. of this city. who left Cul-
pepper. Va, last night perched On top of
a northbound passenger train. was re-
neved to-day. when it was ascertained
that he had reached his home on South
Patrick street without any mishap
His companion on the trip. Edward
Lynn. of 326 South Patrick street took
the chance Of falling from the train and
went 20 sleep some time before reaching
this city. He was discovered. still asleep,
when the train stopped in Washington.
Not being able 20 account for the disap-
pearance Of Robinson, Lynn stated TO the
police in Washington that he feared his
companion had fallen from the train and
been killed. An officer found Robinson
safe at home
II is stated that the two young men
left here for Culpeper a few days ago to
attend the horse show at that place. and
decided 20 make the return trip on top OF
a passenger train instead Of inside q ear.
Hill Memorial Progressing.
Those who attend the exercises connect
ed with the laying Of the corner stone Of
the George r. Hill Memorial Building, NJ
Z. Church South, next Friday afternoon.
when Gov. Swanson viii deliver an ad-
dress. will find the work OF constr elton
well under way. L - expected that the
structure. which W. tcs. from Sl2 900 10
Sl5.00e. will be con )'vt-1 before next win
ter. Il VIII be a i->.CsOme edlice. two
stories high. containing a cOmmOdiOus
lecture hall on the second floor. designed
also for &c; eral gatherings and social en-
tertainments. Reading rooms and chill
drens apartments viii be located on the
first floor.
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Faces EmbeEzIement Charge

Special to The Washington Herald.
Raleigh, n. c., July lO,-C. r. Edwards.
manager Of the Raleigh branch for Swift
& Co., meat packers. was arrested this
morning for alleged embezzlement of
funds of the company. he was placed
under 500 bond for preliminary trial to-
morrow.
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Rattlesnake Bite Kills Child.

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va, July 10-While play
ing IN a clump Of bushes near her home
last evening, the fourteen-year-old daugh-
ter Of John Bull. a farmer of Newmarket,
Shenandoah County, was bitten by a large
rattlesnake. and although physicians
made heroic efforts to save her life, she
died In agony.
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nnItimore La,vyer Anpointed.

The Attorney General has appointed a
Macdonald McBlair rs a special assistant
TO the Attorney General for the purpose
of investigating the Oregon land grant
cases. Mr.. McBlairs appointment is in
addition to that OF B. D. Townsend.
assistant United States attorney for North
Dakota
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John H. Hutchinson Dead.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. July 10-John II.
Hutchinson, a liveryman. Of Capon
Bridge, Hampshire County. W. Va. died
last night. aged thirty-five years He
was unmarried and leaves his mother and
several brothers and sisters at Wood
stock, Va. where he formerly resided.
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ONE MONTH FOR SHOOTING.
Young FeudiSt Given Light Sentence
by Hampshire County Judge.

oIt7IaI % INC Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va. July 1O.-Edgar C
Lewis charged with shooting with in
tent to kill Garfield Mason. recently,
has been found guilty in the Circuit
Court of Hampshire County. w. Va. and
sentenced to thirty days in prison
II is said a family feud caused the
shooting. and in sentencing the pris-
oner Judge Daley took into considera-
ton Lewis youth and the provo cation
for the act
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Special to The Washington Herald
Easton, Nd. July 1O.-After lingering
illness, Wilfred Bateman. former secre-
tary Of State, died early this morning at
the Emergency Hospital.
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Harrimnn Heport Ready

The report of the Interstate Commerce
Commission on the Hartman case was
completed yesterday. 1t viii probably be
made public early next week.
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Dissolves w. B. q A. Injunction.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd, July 1o-Chief Judge
Rodgers, in the Circuit Court. to-day dis
solved the injunction of LucTetia Wheat
and others against the Washington, Bal
timore and Annapolis Electric Railway
Company.
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Observation-Disclosures
Young Men Take a PerilOus
Ride OH Top Of Train.
HILL MEMORIAL PROGRESSING

Gov. Swanson Expected to Make Ad-
dress at Laying of Cornerstone
of Church Building Tomorrow
AfternOOR-Trades Council viii
Hold Meeting TO Discuss Troubles.
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J J. Green has sold to Mrs. Margaret
V Bayne a house and lot on the west
side Of Fairfax street, between Prince
and Duke streets.
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VIRGINIA RESORTS.

NATIONAL HO2Et-Alodern convenienees: newly
furnished; superior table freestone water; spen-
did scenery ar fishing. and driving; two blocks
from depot. p0NEL < JENKINS. PruprisrorG
HauisonbuFg. Va S5d&s-sos
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HOTEL jackson
Directly Opposite Steel Pier.
FireproOf. Virginia Ave. and the Beach.

American and European plans. Rooms with bath.
Finest Cafe In the city. $50 per cay up 81 50
per week up American plan. Also "a carte serS-
ice. Full orchestra. JOHN CRUISE
ie2G2lt, exw.S
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THE DUNLOP.

Directly on the Beach. ogeriooking the Boardwalk,
Ocean Piers and convenient % all amusemeDtS
Rooms en- suite with private baths; the Euro
pean plan only; s. SO day and upward; frst-class
restaurant attached with ia carte service. Fine
ROBERT F. DELANEY, Proprietor.
F. r. BOWMAN Manager lel2-d&Ssot
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Hotel EoscobeI, ss:..YSs ..s.s Avenue.

Every known hotel appointment. with exceptional
luxury. Finest table in Atlantic City. Running
water in rooms Elevator TO street. Private baths
Eighteenth season. Capacity. $50 Write for calen-
August. A. Z. MARION. Owner and Manager.
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JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
VICT0RIAH0TEL.

Main 81. Norfolk Va. European plan. P. A. 5.
Brine. Manager. Cars 70 jamestown Exposition pass
the door; two squares to wharf for water route.
le5-d&S-lm then II
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HE BERESF0RD, as eo5hS foA As'P 9T6a
each. I block from Steel Pier. Appointments com
lete Cuisine uuexcelled- 50 to SIS weekly.
HARLES PEASE. je2Sd&S-eot
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King Dough and
His Court

FTER the conversation with the soldier. Chick
a went back to the hall of the castle and told
I John Dough and Para Bruin what the had
They all expect a wise and just ruler who is not
mace OF flesh and blood" reported the little one
guess It's up to John. to this island"
I'm surprised" said Para Bruin. they do not
prefer King who is made of pure rubber and
bounce: But If they want John Dough, instead me-
IN willing to yield in his favor"
You shall be my Chief Counselor" replied john
do not 1 reserve the right to act as please in case
p That is entirely fair and reasonable" declared
gg1n and thank for the honor
I'm going TO be Head Booleywag" said Chick
What's that2' asked John
Cherub so just behave yourseves@you 'i and YouT
Sncf Counsslor-and you'll both find 1 my bust
TheEeupon the child led John Dough to the Kings
eTmine robe and sceptre were discovered
still sg fR9 sack s0 the N5 S Sse S se
in hand ode es the r6 the
nm In such way that his missing left hand
great A. hall nIrS and placed him in tie throne
nose badly Clipped and his LEFT glass Se s oos
IN its socket that IL rolled every way but the right
shirtfrOnt was soed and cracked and that Several
1entvr st But ki5gy robes and ngly crown cover
stood back and took critical look their friend
they felt suite . proud of his regal appearance
ed in the throne, Chick the west door Of the
hun Wide sa at o0 ae fRn tine
'The King has comet Enter his castle all We HI
Ianders and Loianders. and greet the new ruler in
= SO the tan and slender people trooped in at one
other and all gszed with awe and reyeTence at the
not flesh and blood. and might easily be wise and
prophecy; 50 ali bowed h9mby before. john whom
Kingdoms Of Ifiland and Loland.S
cities and John made royal procession both sides
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L.rRANK, BAUFfS
| cJOlmD Dough Do1he (hIUb
Kcsures bu John RNeiT.
Kcfures Big John K.NsIll.

built and there many beautiful parks and pleas
grounds scattered
Our friends had not much time observe these
things closely. for. Johns request the famingoes
alighed upon the top of the great wall near TO an
entrance of the castle
I'VE leave you now" said OF the birds.
for obliged hurry home again But am
you will quite this beautiful country
Goodbye" said John "and thank you very much
Chick and the bear also thanked the kind hanin-
and then the birds flew into the air and soon
disappeared
what lovely place 70 bounce!' said Para Bruin.
leaning edge wall nearest to the tall
houses and gazing downward into the street
IT'S good way down." said Chick You'd better
be careful"
Nonsense" replied the bear. scornfully- ''rhe
higher the wall the finer the bounce
With that he made a ball of himself ana rolled on
the wall John and Chick leaned over and saw the
rubber strike the pavement far below and then
round upward again When he was on level with the
top Of the WALL he reached out his paws caught the
edge of the stones and drew himself up beside them
"Great-wasnt it?" he asked. proudly.
Yes: but advise TO be careful" said the GIN
gerbread I'VE know nothing of the people who
nhabt this country and If should chance to miss
the wall when you bound upward, you would become
prisoner and be at the mercy of those VINO captured
you"
That's true" agreed the bear. I'll be more
until get better acquainted What shall we do
now?"
Let's try to find way into the castle" suggested
Chick Its the only way to get off this wall for
can't bounce you do. Para Brun."
Nor l." added John. How strange 1T is that
the island should divided by this wall! And
queer have everything short one side and
tall other perhaps the people in the castle
explain IL all"
They walked along the broad wall toward the cas-
presently to the large entrance gate, one
of the wickets of which stood ajar If inviting them
to
Shall go in?" asked John. hesitating
"of course" decided Chick, promptly. What's the
use o staying outside, when the doors open?"
SO they passed through the wicket and entered
lofty arched hail. built of blocks of exquisite marble
that gave it grand and majestic appearance There
a small stairway leading upward and large
stairway descending the lower floors the castle:
no in sight greet them SO they decided
20 down the stairs