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The state herald., 1907-07-05
The Public Printinu Evil,

Washington.-Therc are stored in
the basement of the capitol, In the old
government printing office, in the
Baltby building. in the old car barns
and In two rented warehouses more
than $500 tons of documents and re
ports-enoush to I'LL freight train more
than three miles long, according tc
Victor l.. Rickett. secretary of the
printing investigation commission ap
pointed two years ago. In addition To
its own storage capacity. the govern
ment is paying slS.500 year in rent
ais. A large proportion of these docu
ments are obsolete.
The joint committee on printing cut
OFF this year nearly million volumes
OF the congressional printing alone
and in this the committee only touched
the waste which was piling up In the
warehouses to rot. II cost the govern
mCnt millions of dollars for labor and
material to no useful purpOse.-New
York World
The state herald., 1907-07-05
How the Village Progressed.

"Well, Welt" exclaimed the mai
who had wandered back to the village
$50 the Eagle house is still the Eagle
house? No change after twenty
years
There hey been a few changes as
serted the oldest inhabitant with some
ascerbity. Since you've been gone the
hotel hez been respectively the Grand
Union. the Grand Central, the Grand
Junction, the Great Northern, the
Great Southern. the Imperial, the Re
gal, the Empire, the Monarch, the
Prince of Wales, the Regent, an a few
other royalties which | disrecollect,
the Mansion house six times an the
Eagle house seven, the latter happenin
to be its proud patronymic at present
writin'. Plunkville, my travelled friend,
hain't so all.fired behind the times ez
you seem to Observation-Disclosures
Herald.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
New Automatic Rifle.

The self.loading or automatic musk.
ct is now being seriously considered
as the infantry arm of the future. The
equipment of the great Armies of the
world with an improved rifle is hardly
completed when the mechanics begin
work on new weapon. At the recent
examinations of the German War
Academy the automatic rife was one
of the themes for discussion. The
piece now on trial has magazine
holding ten cartridges; the recoil is
utilized to load and cock Consequent.
ly the soldier can remain quietly in
position, never removing his eye from
the target, and fire his ten Shots
New York Sun
The state herald., 1907-07-05
OLD CUSTOM FROM GERMANY.
ooshenhoppen Reformed Church Dec
oratos 1000 Graves.

Pennsburg. PA religious OBJ
s,svance altogether new In south.
eastern Pennsylvania, and probably
conducted for the first time In the
United States. took place the other
day at the New Goshcnhoppcn Re.
formed church. It was a service In
memory of the dead. and the principal
feature was the decoration uf 1000
graves In the graveyard with flowers
The idea was suggested TO Rev. C.
NJ. DE- Long, pastor when he visited
Nuremberg Germany, some years ago
one Sunday In June nearly the whole
populace assembled In the cemeteries.
placed flowers ON the giavcs aud then
attended religious service
An afternoon and next morning un.
til ten O'Clock the members OF The con.
srcgatinn brought great quantities OF
flowers 10 the chnrchynrd and placed
them ON the graves when the tlmo
arrived for beginning the services
the great cNpanso Of nowcr,dcckod
graves presented scene NJ rarc
beauty, An appropriate sermon was
preached by Rev Mr., De Long
The state herald., 1907-07-05

Starch. like everything else. is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market rs years
ago are very different and inferior to
those Of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defance Starch--all in
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces'
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and flneness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear.
Ing quality of the goods. This trou-
ole can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
ar strength than other makes.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
stranae Bird Ia Shot

Knoxville, Tenn n-lnhnbitants In tho
region Of Zlou's NH. Lcc county. vlr'
glnla. ara greatly puzzled over the dis
covory Of strange bird In tho noun.
tainH n"Er by by ]. r. Witt. a mcr.
chant Of that place, Tho bird Is OF
great uizc. measuring nine feet from
ilp To tlp The feathers are perfectly
white. except the tips OF tho wings,
which aru black
Ito head and hill are is Inches In
lcnRth, itB wobbod feet nro seven
inches across A great pouch under
ia bill holds u gallon Of water and this
RlvHs th" idea that the bird must bo
~ the pelican family. found In south
rrn waters, II lH supposed tina, tho
bird was driven Ia the north by q
storm and lost IN bearings II will
tc brought here mounted and Sshib
fed
The state herald., 1907-07-05
me Breaker, to Remain CLOSED.


Word comes from abroad that Mrs
Vanderbilt Is to take large estate
near London, and that the breakers
will not he open this season In New
pert.
This will be the second summer that
this magnificent estate has been
closed, and 1t means a social as well
as financial loss to the place.
To the gossips of the smart set 1t
means that something attractive is
keeping Mes. Vanderbilt and her
daughter on the other side of the At
lantic-something that draws like a
lodestone.
No longer is Robert Goelet's name
heard in connection with the hand
OF Miss Vanderbilt, and we are at our
wits end to know Just who the lucky
Johnny is.-New York American.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
ELEVEN YEARS OF ECZEMA.
Hands Cracked and 6leedins-Naii
Came OF Of Finger-cuticura REM
edies Brought Prompt Relief.

II had eczema on my hands for
ABOUT eleven years. The hands crack.
ed open In many places and bled. One
Of my dngers was SO bad that the nail
came on. had tried so many rem
edies. and they all had failed to cure
me. had seen three doctors, but got
no relief. Finally got cake Of Cuti.
eura Soap, box CT Cuticura Ointment
and two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent
Pills. or course keep Cuticura Soap
al the time for my hands. but the one
cake OF Soap and half box of Cuti-
cura Ointment cured them. l recon-
mend the Cuticura Remedies to all
suffering with eczema. Mrs. Eliza A.
Wiley. r. F. d. No. 2, Liscomb, Ia,
Oct. IS. 1906"
The state herald., 1907-07-05
BABY HAS A RECORD
SIx.YEAR.oLD GIRL TRAVELS
100000 MILES.
Meets Pope and the President-Roose'
welt Gave Her Flowers, but
Leo's Reception Was Not
So Elusive.

Boston.-With a travelling record Of
about 100000 miles to her credit, the
Baby Globetrotter" as Miss Kath
ryn Leonore Adelia Glenwood Moran
is called. has made the announce.
ment she wants to go to housekeep
ing" adding she has travelled as much
AS she cares to and she now prefers
to establish and remain in a home OF
her own.
Miss Leonore is only six years old,
but she has visited more different
countries and more inaccessible per.
sonages than the average diplomat
can boast of in lifetime.
Crowned heads OF Europe have
recognized the little girl. she was ad-
mitted to the presence of the late
Pope Leo XIlI,, being the only child
under 12 years who was ever permit.
ted an audience with his Holiness,
Il guess the pope didn't think much
about me. though" little Miss Leo.
more admitted. ''tle was so old and
was so young, but | remember Presi-
dent Roosevelt very well. He seemed
'deeliGhted TO see me, and gave me a
bouquet of flowers from his library
table and | carried them with. me to
have a photograph taken. We were
at Glenwood Springs, Col, when he
was out there on his big hunt. and
our hotel was the executive headquar-
ters. That is where | was born. and
] think that of all the places have
ever seen prefer Glenwood Springs
to all others. You see. part OF my
name is 'Glenwood,'
Yes. my name is rather long" lit
tie Miss Leonore said as she sat on a
chair out of all proportions to her
size and chatted about herself with
newspaper representative. The name
under discussion did seem burden.
somely long for the delicate. dainty
with such familiarity of personages
and places.
Il am sometimes called Miss Kath-
ryn.' but ! much prefer Miss Leo
nore.'" she said with childish sweet.
ness.
tention on account of her intelligence,
the little 'globetrotter' has not for.
fcited a winning childish manner and
talks OF her travels as naturally as
most children talk OF their toys. She
has been interviewed for numerous
papers and was the subject of an ar
ticlc in n Toxic paper, when the only
,hing she was able to read was her
own name. She alterward received
about so post cards from japanese
children.
Miss Leonorc is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Il. Moran, OF
Chicago. Mr.. Moran Ii one OF the best.
kncwn newspaper men In the west
and was one time managing editor of
the Chicago Times. Like her father.
the little girl inclines toward a lit
erary career
Il expect 10 begin 10 write as soon
as We go to housekeeping, she an.
nounced. that's one reason why l
think that We should settle down.
can't do very much this way. you
know We are going TO the klondlke
this summer again. Our trip up there
last summer was interesting. Beauti-
ful flowers grow beside the snow
banks. but feel that | have Travelled
enough, want TO go to Glonwood
and live quietly for change
The state herald., 1907-07-05
England. Debt to France.

One of the chief debts to France 10
that she nourishes our ideat, trans
forms them, makes them her own.
Just as she transplanted and trans
mitted the flower of the Renaissance
in an earlier day. With all our ma
tional vanity we never dispute the
parentage. 1t is only territory and
diplomatic prestige and commerce
about which we quarrel with our
'sweet nemy."-London Academy.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
Premier Writes for Papers.

Premier Campbell Bannerman. OF
England. is the exact opposite OF his
predecessor. Balfour, In one thing.
The latter said that while he was in
Office he never read the newspapers.
The present prime minister not only
reads them but writes for them.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
Riddle.

What is the difference between q
chauffeur and a surgeon asked the
every ready joker.
Give 1t up" answered the man who
was bored.
THE chauffeur runs people down
and the surgeon cuts them up"
Hastily boarding a passing street
car. he made safe getavay.-De-
troit Free Press.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
AdlaI stevenson a TraveIer.

Adlai e. Stevenson, one OF the tvs
living vice presidents. puts in most Of
his time travelling about the country
visiting relatives, whoss name IL
legion, particularly in the south. He
stays little at his comfortable but un
pretentious home In Bloomington, Ill
The state herald., 1907-07-05

With smooth iron and Defiance
Starch. You can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can: 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear OF the goods.
and It will be a positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron
The state herald., 1907-07-05

Give Defiance Starch fair trial
try II for both hot and cold starching.
and II you don't think you do better
work. in less time and at smaller cost.
return It and your grocer will give you
back your money.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
Conclusive,

DO you regard this prevalence OF
high prices as a sign OF prosperity"
Certainly" answered Mr. Dustin
stas; the fact that people can afford
TO pay them is conclusive sign Of
Washington Star.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

using DOan y Nlu-
ney Pills | was so
run down and mis-
cradle that | could
hardly endure it.
Terrible pains in
the back attacked
me frequently and
the kidney secre-
tions were much
disordered. | was a
nervous wreck and
The state herald., 1907-07-05

there seemed no hope. Doans Kid
ney Pills brought my first relief and
six boxes have so thoroughly cured
and regulated my kidneys that there
has been no return of my old trouble"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

If Charles Dana Gibson doesn't like
the stage Gibson girls, what is he 70
ing to say about the Gibson pictures
that are burnt on sofa pillows by anna
teur pyromaniacs?
The state herald., 1907-07-05
Describing Weather Conditions.

The weather is called calm II the
air is not moving at more than three
miles an hour; "a miles Is q strong
breeze, 40 gale. rs storm, and 80
q hurricane,
The state herald., 1907-07-05

why Is hat always chosen as bet
between gentlemen" asks an English
humorist. For the same reason that
a girl always stakes box Of candy
when she makes wager.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

One idea of hypocrite is a man
who really admires his mother.in.law.
but is too contrary to admit the
fact.
The state herald., 1907-07-05
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cures painful swollen,
sweating feet. Makes new shoes
easy Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address A. s. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

Grass is green. but an encounter
with grass widow is apt to render q
man color blind.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

The short apple crop has one thing
10 commend it, There will be fewer
hardcider ''jags" reported next win
ter
The state herald., 1907-07-05

Some men are unable TO dlstin gnlsh
between good advice and a mild In.
suit.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums. reduces In
nAmmation slays pain. cures wind eoc. 2sc bottle
The state herald., 1907-07-05
TWO TERRIBLE YEARS.
The Untold Aeonies of Neglected Kid
ney Troubles.

Mrs. James French, G5 Weir Street,
Taunton, Mass, says: when | began
The state herald., 1907-07-05

Reforms In Chinese Currency.
The Chinese minister of finance Is
planning reforms in the silver and
copper currency of the empire.
The state herald., 1907-07-05

A boost when needed is better than
pull that isn't.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
MAJ. {. M0RGEN IS
AGAIN REFLECTED
Penitentiary Superintendent and
All Other Officers Win in
a Walk.

~ made In The Times Dispatch, Major
p. F. Morgan has been unanimously re-
elected Superintendent OF the Virginia
Penitentiary for the new term begin
ming on January. l. 1908. The election
names save those OF the incumbents
We're presented for any of the posi-
tions to be filled. Here is the list
In full:
superintendent, Major f. F. Morgan.
Salem; Surgeon, pr. Charles Y. Car,
State Farm, Captain T. ]. Davis, Glou-
cester: Surgeon Of State Farm. DR.. e.
Is. Bowles. Goochl land.
The meeting was SO harmonious that
1t really smacked OF love feast. There
was not so much as a suggestion OF
the members of the board being greatly
pleased with their administration Of the
affairs of both the main institution
and the farm during the past year. It
was said that Major George NJ Helms.
Of Franklin, a former superintendent,
against Major Morgan. hut when the
showdown came the elections OF all
the officers were made by reclamation.
Major Morgan is man in the very
prime OF vigorous life. and has de-
voted many years to studying ,condi.
Assistant Superintendent of. the vir-
ginia- Penitentiary under Major Helms
and Major Boiling. and when the latter
resigned he was made superintendent
His work at the institution has been
most satisfactory, as is evidenced by
Ali the officers chosen for reelection
by the board have efficient records be-
hind them. and were again put In Of
nee on this account
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
STOCKHOLDERS MAY
ELECT SAME BOARD
Much Interest in New Directo-
rate of c. & o. to Be
Named To-Day.

Whether or not changes will be made
In the board of directors of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railroad at the an
nual meeting OF the stockholders. to
be held here this morning. was ques--
ton OF paramount interest in railroad
circles yesterday. There Is no intima-
tion OF what will be done. although
those familiar with the situation ex--
press the opinion that the old board
will be named again.
Up to the time that the Pennsylvania
Railroad owned large interest In the
Chesapeake and Ohio It had three d.
rcctors on the board. j. b. Fair. vice.
president and traffic manager of the
Pennsysyania. resigned. and the two g
Green and Samuel Pea. remained az
representatives OF the purchasers OF
regarded as very able railroad men,
and for that reason the new owners
desired that they should stay on the
board. Mr. Green was looked upon as
the financial man OF the Pennsylvania
Two OF the New York Central repre-
sentatives on. the board got out when
that company disposed OF its holdings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
HELD UP RAILROAD BILL
Charge of $50 for Giving Record Re
RRrded as Rather Steep.

Charge of $50 for Giving Record Re-
RRrded as Rather steep.
Another echo OF the CITY Home wood
contract came up at meeting Of the
Committee on Relief OF the Poor last
night. CITY Accountant Crenshaw sent
in memorandum requesting that the
Richmond Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad. or one OF It's employees.
be paid the sum OF $50 for producing
the records showing the amount OF
wood shipped by Charles Gunst. DR..
Ennion G. Williams thought this bill
improper Mr.. Graham B. Hobson
stated that when the information was
being sought. with no, apparent dis
position to furnish It. he appealed to
the superintendent. informing him that
an order of court would be secured. II
nect ssary. to get 1t. Thereupon the
superintendent promptly ordered the
clerks to give what was wanted.
It was finally agreed to defer pay
ment until formal bill waE rendered.
On motion of Mr.. g. B. Hobson, new
flag Will be purchased for the City
Home.
Bids were opened and contracts
awarded as follows:
Splint coal. to c. P. Lathrop & Co.
Installing new linen closets in the
white CITY Home to C. w. Fleet.
Painting interior OF white City Home,
to Frank MonthouX.
Plastering, to G. L. Batkins.
and bake oven. to Stamper Brothers &
Raeland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
z DOCTOR THE ITCH WHERE THE
Hi ITCH IS.
Dont Dose the Stomach to Cure
Ecxefiia and other skin Diseases.

i, . THOSE afflicted with Eczema, psoria'
sls. SAT- rheum, or other skin dis
eases OF similar nature. should never
dQse the stomach to rid themselves OF
the terrible Itch. They should doctor
the Itch where the itch is--c,ire the
skin through the skin, not through
the stomach.
Eczema and other diseases OF a kim
dreds Kind are skin dlseases--not blood
diseases, Science has shown that
Eczema =. Is caused by germs In the
skin, and that the disea Sc can be Grad
icated only by Killing the germs.
Or. Decatur .. Dennis was one OF
the first physicians to follow out the
germ theory in skin diseases. Then
he discovered that by mixing oil OF
wintergreen with other soothing
which. Killed the germs and cured the
awful Itch. leaving the skin white and
smooth. Since that time this D. D. D
prescription has bcen the standard
remedy for skin diseases, Just as D
D. D.tsoap is the standard high grade
skin soap.
The first few drops of D. D. D. give
instant relief from the terrible Itch
and from the frightful burning OF the
diseased skin. So reliable Is this
D. D. D. remedy that hundreds OF ply.
sictans prescribe 1t. 1t is a wash as
thin as water and as mild and as
pure. which Is applied to the diseased
portion OF the skin.
Mrs. Frances Richmond. Of Milton
Trimble county, Kentucky, writes:
My little girls fingers were sore
almost to the bone from Eczema.
used part OF the sample bottle Of D
D. D. Prescription received from you
and now they are. we'll. 1t is n won
derful skin remedv"
We carefully Investigated this D. D.
D. Prescription before recommending
1t to our neighbors and patrons. and
after a long experience we are more
than ever convinced OF its wonderful
merits.
Owens & Minor Drug Company and
all druggists.
You. needn't decide now. but call at
our store anyway and we will show
you how this D. d. D. Prescription
gives instant. relief from itch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
NEW ORGAN

Musical Service nj St. Paul's Church To-
Morrow Observation-Disclosures Organlst.
on Wednesday evening OF this week the
large new organ of ST. Paus Church will
be formally opened with service OF semi
religious cast, including an elaborate organ
recital by Mr.. S. Archer Gibson. organist
Of the Brick Church. New York, one OF the
most noted church organists In this country.
The choir OF ST. Paul's Church will take
part. and 1t is expected that many music
lovers as we'll as the congregation OF st,
Paul's Church will be present.
The echo part of the organ has just been
completed. and several stops Installed which
were not ready for use on Sunday SO that
1t may be truly said that the recital We'd
nesday night is the first use OF the complete
organ, e5 i9lit,esHl9 l'ats sl5jjf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
Mr.. McNulty III.

Mrs. Jno. w. Richardson returned to
the city Yesterday morning from
Abingdon. where she had been for the
past ten days at the bedside Of her
brother. Jno. o. McNulty. who has been
seriously i'll.
Mrs. Richardson reports her broth
er's condition as much better. and that
his physician. DIR. E. T. Brady. express
ed the opinion that he would in short
while be able to be out again.
Mr.. AcNulty is secretary OF the Geor-
sia Home Insurance Company. at Ma
con. and was taken Ill while on q
visit to his brother-in-law. DR.. Brady,
at Abingdon. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
COLEMAN WAS DISMISSED

Said Now That Manager Of State Fair Will
Sue for Damages.
AS result Of his dismissal by the Fair
Asso citation by resolution. said to contain
sensational charges. 1t was said yesterday
that Manager Coleman would institute suit
against the association for heavy damages
for defamation of character
President Henry c. Stuart said last night
although he was not advised officially or
otherwise whether suit would be filed, Be-
fcro the fair closed 1t became known that
there was some friction. but this did not
Interfere in any way, with thee week. the
show as a whole being the most successful
ever given In Richmond. ~ III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
Gowan's Philosophy

almost by intuition understands mustn't touch
live wire He knows better. BY
70 the fact that he ought
mule He knows what things in poison he
leaves them alone He knows that 1t he
Feels good after being guilty OF something Is
right He understands that he
lest he freeze. he knows
home In the summer these things
and takes notice.
And yet when he
absolute specific for all things
often postpones buying
has robbed him OF his 1t up-why is t7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-22
WlLL.LEAVE TOMORROW
Governor Swanson Perfects Papers In the
Miller Case.

Governor Swanson yesterday perfected the
papers for the extradtion OF Charles Charles
Miller. the alleged baggage thief, who is
held in London In conformity with the tech
nicaltIes OF the State Department at Wash
sington. and renamed Detectives Bailey and
Wren as agents on the part OF the State
government to so to London and bring Miller
back to Orange for trial.
Chief OF Police Werner said last night
that he could not tell exactly when the
Richmond detectives would leave. as he
would have to confer first with Detective l..
L. Scherer. OF the Baldwin agency. who will
also make the trip.
The three officers will probably leave for
Neu{York tomorrow morning. and Will sail
for London on Saturday. SO far as can be
learned the papers are now in proper form.
Al any rate the Governor has made them to
conform to all the suggestions submitted by
tho State Department., and the officers will
leave here as soon as they can make some
preliminary arrangements for the trip