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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-06
indicates Committee.

AS the house well knows the very
bin condemned so severely by the ey-
ecutive in his letter to the chairman o.
the committee on agriculture had few
amendments in its verbiage, amend
ments which in no way-and~I meas
ure my words--increased its effective,
ness, and was signed by him June 80,
1906, and is now the law of the land.
In further justice to, and in vindica-
ton of the committee on agriculture
ana, in view of all the circumstances
=; the use that has been made o.
the executives letter, | may be per
mitted TO say in justice to, an liz
vindication of myself, that offer 4 g
testimony Of tho secretary of ag11cul-
ture. as given by DR.. Melvin of the
bureau OF animal industry, the bureau
having in charge the execution Of the
law"
He read from the testimony of Nj.
Melvin, who is chief of the bureau,
who testified t. the efficiency of the
measure
Mr. W'adsworth closed as follows:
So that, ofter seven months Of
study Of its provisions, during which
time many questions arose and had to
be settled, and many rules and resu-
lations promulgated. and after four
months OF active enforcement Of the
bill, the secretary of agriculture mas
not found it necessary TO suggest OF.
recommend a single amendment to
make it more effective-not one. So
far at least, the bill has been found
to be an honest one and an effective
one, just as promised you gentlemen
last June on behalf of the committee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-06
TO INVESTIGATE
PAPER TRUST
SUCH is PURPoRT OF MIssIs-
sIPPI coNGREssMAN's BILL.
SCORES THE PRESIDENT

Congressman Wadsworth of New
York Takes Chief Executive to
Task for Criticisins Meat lnspee-
tion Bill-Senaeor Carter Goes Az
ter Secretary Of Interior.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
MARTIN A. KNAPP
QUIETLY MARRIED
Chairman of Interstate Com
merCe Commission WedS
Mrs. Gardner.

NEW YORK. Aug. IO.-Mar.in Angus
tine Knapp. chairman Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, was married al
noon today at the Hotel Manhattan to
Mrs Nellie Maynard Gardner. Of Syra-
cuse. The ceremony was performed BY
Bishop Andrews, a lifelong friend og
Mr.. Knapp. Only the immediate famil-
les were present. Mrs. Gardner wore a
travelling gown, and, following the wed
ding. the pair left for Spring Lake
Beach for a honeymoon.
Mr.. Knapp lived in Syracuse in 1891
when he was appointed 10 the Inter
state Commerce Commission by Presi-
dent Harrison. He has since made his
home in washington. 1t is largely due
10 Nj Knapp's ability and energy that
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has attained its present Importance.
Mrs. Gardner is the daughter Of the
late George B. Maynard of Syracuse,
and her family have been prominent in
business and social life there.
Both Mrs. Gardner and Mr. Knapp
have been married before. The an
nouncement came as a great surprise to
their friends. as no mention had been
made of the approaching nuptials. Mrs.
Gardner came TO New York on Thurs
day, accompanied by her mother and
brother. Dr. w. II. Maynard.
Mr.. and Mrs Knapp VIII make their
future home at StOneleigh Court, Wash
ington, after October Is.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
TRIAL OF HARTJE
WILL Be PUSHED
District Attorney, Who Is
His Cousin, Says He Will
Surely Prosecute.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Aug. II shall
try Augustus Hartje for perjury and
conspiracy, Notwithstanding the fact he
is relative OF mine"
This was the statement made by Dis
trict Attorney Harry Goehring this aft
ernoon when told that ]. Scott Fergu-
son, senior counsel for HartJe, the mil
hOnaire paper manufacturer, who IS
again to try for a divorce from his wife,
said thar Hartje would never be tried.
The district attorney is a cousin Of
Hartje, and for this reason It is pre-
sumed Ferguson felt so confident.
Hartje is under indictment for con-
spring with Clifford Hooe, negro coach
man. now serving seven years in the
Denitentiary for perjury and conspiracy
Hooe. it will be remembered, was the
negro VINO swore he had improper rela-
tons with Mrs. HaTtje.
He wiltcd under severe cross-examIna-
ton. and admitted that HartJe had lis
tened to his first story without turning
pale, and then kept him supplied with
money to keep away from Pittsburg
Goehring is angry. and the indications
tonight are that Hartje will be tried
soon.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
BLACKMAILERS CHIEFS
LEAD MUNICIPAL BAND

PALERMO, Aug. 1o.-A gentleman
who is passing the holidays at Villa
bate. near this city, received from Q
brigand band an intimation that failure
to pay over promptly a sum Of 25,O0C
lire would be followed by unpleasant
happenings
He informed the police, who arrested
the chief brigand and his brother. To
their surprise, the police recognized the
chief brigand as the leader of the mum
icipal orchestra of Vfllabate, and his
brother as the leading cornet player,
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
GODDESS RIGHT ARM
TO CONTAIN STAIRCASE

NEW YORK. Aug. IO-Sixty thousand
dollars is to be spent to fit out the
statue of Liberty on BedIoes Island with
new wardrobe and appurtenances
thereto before next winter
A new bronze dress, to cost 1900. will
be made for the sole lady inhabitant Of
the island. For repairing the pedestal
which supports the bronze feet, the size
of which she attempts to conceal be-
meath the folds Of her dress, So, 400 will
be spent.
Besides these items, a spiral staircase
and an elevator will be installed in her
right arm.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
ACTRESS MOTHER
SEEKS HER CHILD
Keeping Identity Secret. She
Contemplates Action in
Court.
Judge De Lacy Consulted
and Tells Her Father Has
Prior Right.

Who is the mysterious actress-mother
on the verge today OF beginning battle
in the District courts for the possession
of her child?
That such a step is contemplated and
that there is a sad drama being enacted
outside the pale of the footlghts was
evidenced by the visit OF the woman OF
mystery to Judge w. II. De Lacy yester-
day afternoon. II is known that the ac-
tress and her husband have disagreed.
that there is a little tot in the case, and
that both parents insist that the little
one shall not belong to the other, but
beyond this the case is purely one of
mystery to all save Judge De Lacy and
the principals themselves.
Father Holds Child.
Seeking advice as to how she might re-
tain her child, the unhappy mother was
told that the law could do nothing for
her. that the father was recognized as
the legal custodian Of their offspring
and she departed disconsolate. Whether
the story ends here so far as the outside
world is concerned, whether there will be
a reconciliation or whether the future
holds nothing but a lonely estrangement
from both husband and child for the
mother is as yet mere conjecture.
A Times reporter made every endeavoT
last night to peep behind the scenes
into the mysteries and pathos OF a story
so replete with human interest. but
Judge De Lacy. theonly person in posi-
ton 10 AFFORD an insight into the story
Of marital unhappiness, simply said:
Cannot Violate Confidence.
II am sorry that I cannot give you
the gtory, but IL would be a violation Of
the confidence reposed in me. I was
visited by such a woman yesterday who
asked my advice on the one question af-
fecting the right TO her child. She was
sorely distressed and I could not be so
unkind as to make public the sad story
told me in secrecy. ] was forced 10 tell
her that the law recognized the husband
rather than the wife as the custodian
Of the child upon separation, and after
learning this she left me She gave
ne her name. stating that she was IN
actress I hac never seen her before,
neither did she personally know me-"
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
WILSON HELD IN $1,000 BAIL.

Eugene Wilson, who was arrested yes
terday on the charge Of running a hand
book, was required to give a $1,000 bond
for his appearance in court. when he de-
manded q jury trial.
Acting Assistant District AttorneS
Proctor fixed the bond in the case.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Prize answer 10 the question:
Why should you be given s.?
Loretta Raymond. 100 Fourth street
soUtheast.-Because I sat through four
ball games last week, and s. would help
me 10 forget II.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
HONORABLE MENTION

Mrs H W. Topham, 26 Randolph
place northwest-Wake 1t up.
John n. Manning, 800 Eighth
street northeast would live In
the White House. of course; in
crease the water supply, and abol-
ish the pernicious water meter sys-
TEN; furnish 70 cent gas; eight car
tickets for a quarter, with univer-
sal transfers; build a big opera
house, or music hall, and trade the
other newspapers to Chicago for the
"Sox"
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
SILVER SERVICE FOR BATTLEsHIp

The people OF New Jersey will present a
silver service to the new battleship New
Jersey next Wednesday. The Navy De-
partment has been advised of the COM
pletion Of arrangements for the prcsen-
tation, which will take place on the bat
tleship of Ninth street, North river,
New York, at p. M.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Helen n. Yocum. age ten years, lI2l
Green street, Harrisburg, Pa, now visit
ing DIT. NJ. L. Turner, Berwyn, Nd
I would sell Il and use the money TO
clear the graft OF the State capitol Of
Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

D. c. Walker, sos Teath street north
west-If I owned Washington. the first
step I would take would be 20 restore
the pumps which the Commissioners de-
stroyei and give the poor people and
children who are drinking water from
the slop tubs and horse troughs along
the streets an opportunity 10 enjoy a
pure. cool drink OF water.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Hughes Adams. 12Os E street south
east-This occurred TO me Tuesday
evening on a Fourteenth street car,
where I saw six men, out OF a possible
nine, reading The Times: That II The
city OF washington were mine would
give it to The Times as a premium for
the most popular newspaper in the city
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Paul c Bragg. age twelve. 500 First
street northwest-R Washington Was
mine I would have the bathing beach
finished by tomorrow. 50 that all boys
and girls who can't go 70 the seashore
could have a nice place 10 swim
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

cities, showed that he was no novice
in crime. Born at Tunbridge Wells
England, in 1860, he was convicted at
that place, in 1870. Of embezzlement and
sentenced TO two years and ten days
In the refOrmatory. In September. 1915.
he was sentenced to one years penal
servitude for stealing a watch at Al
cester Bench.
Immediately upon his release he re-
sumed his Old ways and II 1876, at the
MaidenstOne Assizes he was sentenced
TO ten years Imprisonment for burglary.
He served five years Of his sentence,
being released at the end of thar time.
but his long prison experience did not
cOnduce to make him mend his ways.
In the same year he was convicted of
burglary. His sentence for this was ten
years penal servitude and seven years
police supervision at the end Of his
term.
Darlington served his full term, but
even with the knowledge that he was a
tiCket-of-leave man. he persisted in fol-
lowing lawless career and in Decem-
Der. 1891, he was arrested for receiving
stolen goods and sentenced at the
Lewes' Assizes to twelve years in the
penitentiary. He served nine years, and
upon his release went TO London. Here
he married. but soon deserted his wife
and with her money departed from the
jurisdiction of the English courts and
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Mrs. J. E. Lowe. so Eleventh street
southeast-I would grant permission to
Carrie Nation 10 use a rear hatchet
on some Of the eyesores facing the
CAPITOL grounds. during the intervals Of
her saloon smashing
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

B. I>ouden, 80 Thirteenth street north
west-I should donate II for use OF Con-
gressmen who on salaries OF $500 go
home TO an old age OF poverty and ex-
peCt thu Government clerk to save
money on $3.50.
Miss Myrtle Bowling. 34S I street
southwest
II Washington city belonged TO me.
I tell you what / would do,
I would give one-third to the EASY
MONEY NAN.
And One-third would give to you.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Aimee Truan. twelve years old. Ber-
wyn. Md would auction It on, then
get er ough ice cream soda, just for once
II there was any change left I would
give II TO the doctor.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Mrs. T. Leonard Wade. S02 1 street
northwest-Do little.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Winner of the Five Dollars for
AnSwer to Question No. 4.
If you owned washington, what would you do?

Palmer A. Eliot 1912 F street northwest-With Penn
syvana in its present condition would go crazy
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
No. 5.--What Would You
DOIf You Were Sole Own
er of the Washington
Baseball Club?
FfUe Dollars for the Best Ansqver

Send your answer to the editor Of The Sunday Times
The winning answer will be published in Sundays
Times
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Begins Bogus Lordship.

OcBAHS DOBuS LOIGSnlp.
He landed in New York in 1900. and.
being a thorough Cockney. had no diff
flculty in obtaining a position as coach
man for a family where only correct
English servants need apply Barring
ton. with characteristic cunning. OBJ
served the tuft-hunting prevalent in
American society, and knowing that
some American women dearly love a
lord decided that new and profitable
department in crime was open TO him.
He branched out as the real thing in
British nobility, and although his imita-
ton was hardly good enough to deceive
knowing person. he succeeded in i'm
pressing Brooklyn woman with the
genuinencss OF his claims and wooed her
ardently. He married Miss Celestine NIL
Ter, went 10 Europe with her money and
deserted her and their child there. She
is still living in Brooklyn, disowned bv
her parents. divorced from the spurious
lord, ana ekirg out a meager livelihood
for herself and her daughter Barring
ton married her under the name Of
Frederick G. Barton
In 1902 harrington married Miss Mar
garet Rafferty,, Philadelphia girl. de-
serting her in Cincinnati after selling
her trousseau. She. too, has been d.
vo-ced from the fellow. Neither she nor
the Brooklyn wife appeared against Bar
rington at his trial for the murder Of
McCann.
Barrington's last victim was Mccain
a wealthy turfman of St. Louis. for
whose murder he was convicted
Refuses to Tell Real Name.
Only one concession has he made in
the face Of the exposure of his claim
to noble birth. That is to disclaim that
he ever passed himself off as an English
nobleman- He denies Melrose Castle
and the British peerage, but still per-
sists that he IS OF respectable family.
although he admits that the name he
goes under is not his own His real
name he will not divulge, because, he
says, he does noS wish to bring dis
grace upon his mother, who is still
living.
But his frien+ of whom he has sew
eral loyal and fast ones, are not so reti-
cent about his family history. One OF
them, Mrs. Madeline Gates, of West
Belle place. asserts that his real name
is Frederick Darlington Seymour; that
his family is Of the English gentry and
that the long criminal record attributed
to the prisoner is not his.
Another friend, Percy Tressidor. who
has come all the way from Canada to
try to help harrington escape the gall
lows. declares that Darlington or Sey-
mour. is a hero OF Indian and South
African campaigns, having served with
tie Strathcona Horse in the Boer war.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

ton made is that the hate complete
shall show a soft combination OF col
crs that harmonic one with the 9th
er, with no brilliant contrasts.
Some Of the big hats measure near
~ p inches from side 20 side. and
many of them are trimmed with what
the shopkeepers called a simple
style" That simple style consists OF
one huge bird OF paradise with its
long beak towards the front OF the
hat and its beautiful plumage spread
ing almost over the entire crown.
These birds are perhaps the most
expensive form Of trimming. owing 10
their scarcity, but the shops are
showing many soft, fuzzy feathers
made of marabout and cock plumes
which answel the purpose and do not
cost one-tenth as much as a bird Of
paradise.
Let the home-sewer remember that
these big bell-shaped hats require
much trimming Some Of them are
very pretty with Just large bow Of
ribbon on them. To make a bow suf-
ficienuy large for the up-to-date hat.
il viii take at least two yards Of tat
feta silk. cut on the bias In teninch
strips. If you trim the hat with rib
bon instead OF the bias silk, you
need at least six yards to make a full
bow. and the ribbon should be from
eight TO IL inches In width.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
School Slam.

1nleves have their own languages
ana gypsies theirs. but IL would seem
mat the boys attending some OF the
famous English schools also possess
rich collection OF words not found
In ordinary dictionaries. Here IS a
list OF some choice expressions said
to be In use at Christs Hospital. bet.
ter known as the Bluecoat school:
Biggey, major; bite! look out; bun.
PUDDING; bun. to swindle; buzz. TO
cry; chat. 70 express delight; cling.
bread; nab. butter; hagging. scaIlery;
hass, scullery maids; housey. Christ's
hospital; XIII. coffee. littley, minor;
null. TO fight; peck. pocket; peck,
pocket money. pim out. to tell tales:
scratch. maid; shag. share; shuts, dis
appointment; sicker, ipnrmary: slog-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
MANIPULATING the Pin.

and you give the pin a sufficiently
swift rotation to make 1t present the
image OF drinking glass.
Much depends upon the brightness
OF the pin, the light it shines in and
the darkness Of the background. In
the ILLUSTRATION the operator is sup
posed to be in a dark room. with a
ray OF sunlight falling through the
shutters upon the pin.
With a little practice various objects
may be initiated. II the pin tends to
ward horizontal position. says the
Chicago News. It should be tied 10 the
elastic with bit OF white thread
whtch viii not interfere at all with the
experiment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
AUTUMN HATSLARGE
SOME OF THEM MEASURE TWEEN
TY-FOUR INCHES ACROSS.
Trimming and Material CT All Sorts
and Deseription-The Fashionable
colors OF the Fall and Win
ter Season.

Only one sort Of hat seems 20 be
omitted from the fan models and shat
is the small hat There is no place
for It whatever ia the fashions Of to-
day.
Il is a season OF bigness and
strangeness. the familiar lines Of the
mushroom hat being more prominent
than any other seen during the sum
mer months Every imaginable color
and shape are shown. yet an of them
on the generally round shape. over
loaded with elaborate trimmings.
Every sort of trimming and mate
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
whims Of the Hair.

All women know the queer whims OF
the hair. There are days when 1t will
not look nice. This happens when
the woman is out of temper.
The hair feels a quick sympathy and
shows it. It viii not lie down; 81 will
not stand up; it viii not puff and it
viii not braid. Hair. when one feels
ill. always looks thin. Il lacks STAN
ina and acts just as the body is apt
20 feel.
Hair has a temper Of its own. and it
reflects your moods There is a wom-
an who declares that her hair knows
the state OF her mind and sympath-
izer with her
Tanning the hair after it is wash
ed gives silky effect IL makes #
lighter. more fluffy. and it separates
the hairs so that they stand forth and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

refiectors are quite large. and are
entirely incased within the metal per
ton in q manner that they can Meth
er be handled nor easily damaged
These hat pins come in several styles.
set with various stones. such as topaz.
emerald. amethyst. rubies. and other
transparent varieties through which
the scintillations caused by the re-
Hector can be seen. The hat pins are
effective and cost three dollars each.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
appear to be more numerous.


In the stin standing collars that are
so popular with The plain linen shirts
those formed OF baby Irish lace, which
permits the colored tie to show
through, are being worn by smartly
gowned women. The little plated
tabs. which can be fashioned Of cdd
bits OF embroidery and lace. and are
fastened 10 the collar with 1eweIed
pins. are practical as well as smart.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
y y OF Home q .


What did you get the rubber
gloves FORE they asked her as she
passed them around 90 show how
handsome they were. You have a
Girl haven't YOU? You don't have TO
wash the dishes"
NO" she answered. Il don't have
20 wash the dishes. bat while she Is
washing the dishes. ] OH the floors"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Fashions in Sleeves.

Sleeves on tailored waists and linen
suits should be long 10 be correct for
morning wear-slightly below the ell
bow for an informal gown, and Just
10 the elbow for elaborate blouses and
wraps. The very short puffs seen on
this seasons waists should never be
worn in town. even though long gloves
meet the sleeve; this mode is toIerat.
ed only for the country or seashore.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
The Cruel Man-

Sweet Young Thing-No. Mr.. Sprat.
l can not accept your invitation. 1
have learned what kind OF a man you
are. Mr.. Jones told papa he saw YOU
few moments ago hitting a horse
neck" oh. how could you be so
cruel 70 poor. dumb beast? Brute,
Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Reflector Stone Hat Pin.

The new reflector hat pin is de-
cidedly extreme and unique. II is set
with a large colored brilliant cut
stone, beneath which is placed a re-
Hector attached 10 spiral springs or
some similar arrangement that causes
the reflector to dangle when vibrated
and send scinullations through the
stone and through the open work OF
the ornamental output metal The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
CoNUNDRUMs.

When is tapestry like fowls?
When IL is Gobelin.
When are wines like guns?
When barrCled
Why are the clouds like sponges?
They both hold water.
When are man and a crab aHke2
when "dcviled"
What part of a mans attire Is like q
worn-oGt hoe? a darned sock
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
GOOD joke rur GAMMA

The earth IN pear-shaped. SAVE
Froi' Love, or London. instead OF
round like an orange" a. the
geographers say. This is a fruitful
subject, and It is surprising that
there have never banana puns made
on II before.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Hesithful Gamma

One Of the admiralty doctors said
to me: Tell your head master II he
wants TO keep his boys in good health
he should cane them regularly once
a week!"-Naval Aspirant, in the Car
terion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
A Fund for Hortio.l.1ris..

Paris has created a fund TO enable
horticulture and arboriculture to iiour-
ism ike the science OF letters. All
qualified gardeners and foresters will
be able TO travel and perfect them
selves in their work by studying the
parks and gardens Of foreign cities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Water.

But" protested the space writer.
perhaps you could use this article
II | were to boil it DOWN." Nothing
doing" rejoined the man behind the
blue pencil. IF you were to take q
gallon Of water and boil 1t down TO a
pint 1t would still be water"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
New Word, Old Disease.

Literature is enriched BY new
word. 1t is "stereotyky." It in sp-
Piled to the disease of chronic reitera-
ton When n person says the same
thing over and over. that person has
stereotyky. Though a new WORD, the
disease Is very old.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

Austria's fishing industry suffers
from the handicap that the fishermen
are nearly all In the clutches OF
usurers. They are compelled to Dor
row money when the catch Is poor
and they are never able to get out OF
debt again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Doubtless.

Yes, be preached on original sin
today"
Tn sorry now didn't go"
Why"
1T was doubtless a good sermon.
he's so full OF the subject. "-Houston
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