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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
SMOKES PIPE THROUGH
A HOLE IN HIS NECK
SAYS HE LIKES 1T BETTER THAT
WAY
Incision in Throat Result of Operation
for BronchItis-Tries to Earn
Living as a Museum
Freak

! Calmly smoking through hole in his
neck and apparently enjoying the tobacco
as much as any smoker who uses the
weed in the usual way, William Silver
stein, a Hebrew peddler, was seen at
his home, 715 Ducommun street yesterday.
Yes; 1 enjoy smoking despite the fact
that my method of using tobacco is a
little unusual said Silverstein, "and I
do not know what L should do without
my pipe.
81 can smoke by placing my pipe in my
mouth, but 1 have become so accustomed
to smoking through the hole in my neck
that l seldom smoke in the usual way.
This hole in my neck is the result
of an operation 1 had performed In hos
pltal in New York eight years ago. 1 suf-
fired from bronchitis at the time and was
told by the physicians that the only way
to save my life was to have an operation
performed on my throat. They told me
the operation was an unusual one and
that in rare cases did the patient live.
They gave me some hope, however, and
consented to allow them to operate.
Breathes Through Hole
''When 1 came from under the physi-
clans care I found that hole nearly an
the front of my neck and that a silver
tube had been run through in so as to
keep it open at all times.
II soon found that 1 could breathe
through this hole with the greatest ease,
and one day placed my pipe in the open
ing and found that l could smoke through
1t and enjoy the tobacco.
mot long afterward | met a manager
of a museum and he was greatly surprised
when he saw me smoking through my
neck. He offered me a position in his
museum and as L had been unable to
work and needed money, l accepted.
For nearly five years 1 smoked in the
museum and then l found that L was SO
weak that l would have to give up the
place. I consulted a physician and he
told me l would have to come to Califor-
MIA If | wished to live, as the weather in
the east was too severe for me.
1T took all the money l had saved dur
ing the years I was in the museum to
bring my wife and four children to Los
Angeles, but we came That is three
months ago now and have been unable
to secure any wok since coming here.
II have tried to do little peddling, but
my voice is failing me so that after l talk
a few minutes no one but my wife can
me,
my children are all too young to work
and my wife is unable to do anything. l
have only one way to make living and
that is to go on some museum stage, and
1t is probable 1 will do so in the near
future"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Entertains at Bridge Whist

Mrs Robert P. Sherman of 1885 Oxford
avenue was hostess yesterday afternoon
at a bridge whist party complimentary to
her sister Mrs. d. w. Wurtsbaugh, who
is visiting her mother, Mrs. N. II. Fos-
ter of 27l0 Raymond avenue, and her
house guest, Miss Mary Milton of San
Francisco. A handsome Japanese belt, a
fancy sewing bag, a silver hatpin holder
and a piece of Japanese embroidery were
given as prizes to the winning contestants
in the games. The house was attractive
ly decorated with Shasta daisies and
coreopsis.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Good Bill at Emnlre

The Empire this week presents a bill
that is well worth seeing. Harding and
Ahsid, comedy acrobats. give a grand
laugh in Fun in a Chinese Laundry";
Mile. Olive is a juggler who does some
clever stunts; John and May Burkes,
comedy sketch artists and novelty piano
soloists; Laura Banks in her illustrated
songs the Empire stock company in
"Queen of New York" and moving pie
lures complete the bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
W., Should Use q
Y WH Herald Liner
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Assessment Fire Pulp Plaster
COmDanY

Notice of Assessment Fire Pulp Plaster
Company
Principal place of business room S11,
Union Trust building, southeast corner of
Fourth and Spring streets. city of Los
Angeles state of California.
Notice is hereby given that at meet
ing of the directors, on the 18th day of
July, 1907, an assessment of ten dollars
per snare was levied upon the capital
stock of the corporation, payable on the
Both day of August, 1907 to West Hughes,
secretary, at the principal office Of the
corporation, room. No. ST. Union Trust
Spring streets in the city of Los angeles
which this assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 3Oth day of August, 1907, viii
public auction, and unless payment is
made before, will be sold on Friday the
goth day of September 1907, to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
WEST HUGHES,
Secretary Fire Pulp Plaster Company.
Room S11, Union Trust Building, Corner
Fourth and Spring Streets, Los Angeles,
California. 7-24-31-8-7-14 At
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Stockholders, Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Willowbrook Water
company will be held at Willowbrook.
County of Los Angeles. California, on
August 9th, 1907, at p. m. for the pur-
pose of electing board of directors and
for the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may come before the meeting.
FRANK B. HARBERT, Secretary
7-3O-31 S-1-2-3-4 5-6-7-8 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
lake cottaae at Catalina

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert P. Sherman of Ok
ford avenue, Mr.. and Mrs, Benjamin Har-
wood of West Twenty-first street and
Miss Mary Milton of San Francisco have
taken a cottage at Catalina and they will
remain on the island during August.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Romeseehsrs. o,zn6 Toniaht.

Every one desiring to secure farm hons
in California is Invited to the meeting at
o'clock this evening in Home Extension Hall.
Chamber OF Commerce. Fourth new town and
colony now being formed, also the Los Ange-
les Acre Lot Club. Land distributed at whole
sale to members. Come and learn
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
To Pass Month on Island

Mrs. F. L. Moore and daughter. Miss
Sylvia Moore of Hotel Lankershim, are
passing a month at Catalina.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Honor New York Girl

Miss Maude Willis of New York city
was the honored guest at an enjoyable
social affair given yesterday afternoon
by Misses Estella and Lillian Williamson
of 1876 Magnolia avenue, Hollywood.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Leaves for San pleao

Miss Kate Hall of South Grand avenue
left yesterday for a few weeks visit in
San Diego Later in the summer she will
tour the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Act as Hostesses

Mesdames Abbot Kinney. Egelhoff-
Rundel and c. r. Dillon acted as host
esses at the society dancing party given
at Venic pavilion last evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Barnhart-Nuttina Weddlna

Miss June Nuttng and DIR. William
Barnhart were married last evening at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Nuttng, POPS East Third street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Are Entertained at Luncheon

A large number of guests were enter
tained at luncheon yesterday by Mrs. w.
ID. Babcock of Orange street. The affair
took place at the hostess summer home
at Hermosa.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
-COulter's.

afternoon in honor of Miss Kate Robin
son, whose marriage to Robert Bruce
Wallace will take place Thursday even
ing, August 8, at Trinity Methodist
church.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Hive and lent to Entertain

The women of Los Angeles hive No. 1
and Sir Knights of Tent No. 2, K. o.
T. M. will give an entertainment this
evening in Eagle hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
no Leave for penver

Mr. and Mrs l.. c. Brand of Glendale
will leave next week for a trip through
the middle west with Denver as their
destination.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Celebrate Anniversary

In celebration of their crystal wedding
anniversary Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Haupt
entertained with a reception last evening
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Are at PLAYA del Rev

Mr.. and Mrs. John van Gesen Posey Of
West Twenty-third street are at Playa
del Rey.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Enjoy Picnic

Several hundred people enjoyed the an
nual picnic of Pacific hive, l.. o. I. M
at Eastlake park yesterday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
no Give Gard Panty

Miss Elsie HotchlSiss of 1920 Maple ave
nue. will entertain with a card party this
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31

Councilman e. A. Clampitt has been given
leave of absence by the city council, also
Councilman E. L. Blanchard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31

Glen Rock Pure Spring Water. It's the
best in the city. Prices on application.
Phones East 437, Home c 1856. Gibbs &
Van Duyne, 159 South avenue Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31

Fatrolman James Leonard dropped from
the probationary rolls yesterday because che
lacked the necessary qualifications" by the
uolice board.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
CITY HALL NOTES

that Capt. Paul E. Flammer about to go
cn his vacation and Capt. w. H. Auble would
assume command of the detectives temporarily.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Arrest San Francisco Crook

Maurice Vogel, a San Francisco crook, was
arrested yesterday morning in Redondo Vogel
| escaped from San Francisco officer who at
tempted TO arrest him. He will be taken
| back for trial
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31

The Herald will pay SO in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction Of any person caught stealing
copies of The Herald from the premises OF our
patrons. THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Another special session of the city council
will be held this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31

Overtime work is being done all this week
nightly in City Clerk Harry Lelandes office
on the assessment rolls.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
THE CITY

Strangers invited TO visit the exhibit Of
California products at the Chamber OF Com
merce building Broadway. between First
and Second streets. where free information
will be given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31

Everything you want you viii find in the
classified page--a modern encyclopedia One
cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
THE WAY HE TOOK 1T.

NIT my daughter to leave the parental
roof.
Her Sultor-Say no more-that's the
gravy. That will lay all over hiring =
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Labor Association to Picnic

The Labor Temple association will hold its
annual picnic in Chutes park September g.
There will be no labor parade this year. An
elaborate program has been prepared The
money realized from the picnic will be applied
20 the Labor Temple building fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
Woman Reports Robbery

Mrs. j. Reaves of 41S West Eighteenth street
Yesterday reported to the police that she was
robbed Of s1s. ring and a 32-caliber revolver
Chinese Store Robbed
f. suie One company, Chinese merchants
yesterday reported to the police that their
store at $40 North Los Angeles street had been
ertered and robbed Of seven jade rings valued
at SS5.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-31
To Ask Folk to Speak

The Los Angeles Church Federation will
extend to Governor Joseph w. Folk an invi-
taton TO come to this city and speak on civic
righteousness according to a decision of the
federation council yesterday. The council ex-
poets to secure the services of a number Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
TOWN OF MINERAL
ON BUSINESS S ( Boo II
MI the People Busy, and Build
irgs Going Up at Rapid
Rate.
MINES WORKING FULL FORCES
Both the Pyrites and Sulphur
Mines Scenes OF Great Activity.
Thrift in the Community.

E MINERAL, LOUISA CO.. VA. October
12.-This place is still on boom
and business and buildings steadily
increasing. The demand for sulphur
gpyrites is SO great that the Arminius
Mines are not only working all their
present veins to full extent but are
now sinking. a shaft 100 feet deeper to
expose additional face of veins and
body of ore.
The sulphur mines are also working
full time, and number OF hands and
the Shelter engine Is kept busy hauling
loaded cars from the mines to the
main line.
From Mineral to HollaMay, some
eight miles, the march OF improve
ment seems to be steadily going on.
New buildings and residences are going
up, and the prospects indicate that in
due course there will be strung-out
village all the way between the two
having good deal more work done
on 1t than formerly. and is gradually
beginning to look more like road
than a canal. Heretofore the roads OF
many parts OF Virginia have been un-
able to decide whether to be the one
or the other. Unhappily for the pub
lie. the preference has seemed mostly
for the canal feature. perhaps because
so many geese have been using them.
But now that different style of bird
is being Matched out and introduced,
which must fly along the roads. plking
and improvements are rapidly replac-
ing old styles and tho honk of the
geese gives way to the honk OF the
"h'autymoblle,'
New and fine school-houses can be
seen also, and the style Is greatly Inns
proved likewise, Since the admlnistra-
ton Of Eggleston has had charge the
school system begins to show new life,
and bids fair to be OF practical benefit
to the people.
Whilst this Is moro Ola mining than
a farming region. yet the crops OF to-
bacco are finer than was expected, the
late coming of frost giving time for
saving late tobacco. and the corn crop,
whilst later than usual. Is really prov
ling much better than was probable
from the bad showing in the earlier
part of the year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
THE E,lPoRIA FAIR.
Will Open on Tuesday with Every
Promise, of Success.
fspeciaito ihs .ln,e.- D.s,,atch.

ISpeciaiito ihe ilAlrs- DisiJatch.J
EaIpoRIA. VA, october 12.--The
Emporia Agricultural Fair Association
will tsrow open i'll gates on Tuesday,
October ga. this being its second an
iruai exhibition. II = IS 500
This years. Undertaking will eclipse
last falls attempt and from present
indication 10000 people will be seen IN
Emporia during fair week.
The large number of exhibitors who
will patroniae the fair are already
making preparations.5fo for the coming
event on an extensive scale.
1t will interest owners Of thorough
bred horses to know that the manage
ment has decided to have running
races on the cad. Gath and 25th. and
the purses offered range from $3.50 to
5000 for each race. From the present
outlook there will be seen here near
~ a 3ha,f-score of running horses. Ono
owner has signified, his intention OF
bringing O b.l -
twenty five. while others expect to
have from two to five entered.
The trotting purse Will be attractive,
as $4,000 will be distributed among
the winning STANDARDIZED horses.
Horses will be seen ] ere from Rich
mond, Greensboro, Raleigh, Peters
burg and Norfolk and other points.
Manager a. A. Slagle, of Emporia,
predicts one of the best fair attractions
for this city seen in the South this
year, a vMIll be g "a. co
with horsemen with view of making
entries. /,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
BACK GUN to- Be
USED FOR Paw NC
Vast Quantities Of Material in
Dismal Swamp to Be
Utilized.
WOOD CHEMICALLY TREATED
.Creosoting Preserves Already
Tough Wood and Makes 1t
Last Well.
Times-D!spatch Bureau,
Munsey Building
yyeehtne,o, Nc .

Washington. D. Yc 80, 10
y representative Of large wood
preserving company of New York,
which makes a speciality OF. the manu-
facture Of wood-paving blocks, has
had copf re Sc 4
ference to the preservation OF black
and tupelo gum, which he expects to
be able to utilize extensively for wood
paving. The home of this gum is in
the Dismal Swamp and other marshy
places of the Southern States.
His company has just completed a
three-cyclinder treatment plant 1T Nor
folk nee tht
mated with creosote and rosin The
natural toughness of the wook makes
ii wear well. and the chemicals thus
forced into its fibre will make it proof
against decay for many years.
Severe tests have shown that the
black and tupelo gum makes an ideal
material for eet-pavins. The blocks
are cut to stand on end abou. three
inches thick, four inches Wltia ana
eight Inches h'rh
VIII lie Important Industry.
The turning of black andstupelo gum
to account on large scale us a paw
ing material, when 1t has hitherto been
used for only such things as cuit
crates.tiis an important factor In con-
snection with the dwindling5 timber sui
ply. There has also been some use OF
1t for mauls, boards for wagons and
cast beds hut the use has not nearly
.cqualled the supply.
Wood received a black eye as paw
ing material several years ago. when
It was laid in various tities, through
the fact that no one thought5.to treat
the blocks before putting, ale. in as q
paving maerial, and as ayconscqucnce
they We're soon rotten. : nee thei,
foreign governments have succ ssruly
used wood blocks for paving, nfte,
their being treated. and now Uncle
sam is proflting by their experiments
and expects black and tupe'r, gum sc
make u better showing thac' ANYTHING
that has vet been tried in connection
with wood paving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
srorsYLvANLA cRors coon.
Labor Scarce, But Work Goes Ahead
and Lands Sell Well.

BELMONT, sPoTSYLvANIA CO.,
VA, October 1.-THE crops here are
good for the season. and considerable
corn has been shucked. showing good
quality. Wheat seeding is progressing
we'll and a full crop will be sown.
"A good deal Of fertilizer is likewise
being used, apparently more than
usual. Labor is scarce and hard to
get, and commands a high price. at
least double what was paid few
Years since. The prices of farm lands
have also more than doubled. and It is
hard to find any for sale. One sale
only has recently BEEN made. Dr..
Frank p. Dickinson this week sold his
farm and residence, about sixty acres.
to Edward u. Young for $500, q, great
bargain DR.. Dickinson has very fine
practice offered him near Montgomery,
W. Va and will at once removesyto
that place. He is a fine doctor and. a
mighty good fellow. and there is gem
eral regret at losing him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
STRAWBERRIES IN AUTUMN.
stafford Farmer brings Fine Lot Il
Town-Frost ON Melons.

Stafford Farmer brings Fine Lot to
Town-Frost on Melons.
Especial to The Times Dtspatch.]
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. October
l2.-Jesse Stone. of Stafford county,
was here TODAY and had with him a
quantity of fine ripe strawberries of
good size and excellent flavor gather
ed from his vines to-day. Els vines
are full of green berries and he expects
to gather quantity more. He makes
a speciality of growing berries and has,
during the past season. sold 5000
quarts of red raspberries at 10 3
cents per quart, and with other berries
has sold total of $500 quarts.
"A wagonload of w;stermelons arriv-
ed here from Stafford covered with
frost. They came in during the early
morning, having been gathered the
night before. 1t was very unusual
sight. The watermelon season was
tate this year, and they are still being
brought to market here and are yet
of good flavor. {5Y.as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
rank Statement.

NEW YORK. October 1.-THE state
ment Of clearing house banks for the
week shows that the banks hold $4.655.-
400 more than the legal reserve re-
gquirements. This is an Increase of So
5OU7.3f5 as compared With last week.
The statement follows: Loans. sl,0SS.-
4OI.9OO a sdecrense OF $5.666. 500; de-
posts. s1,026,047,S00. decrease Sl0,655.-
500; circulation, s51,001,S00. increase
100000. legal tenders. s62.60S.60O. de-
crease $6,99S, 600; specie, S19S,55S, 500.
increase $6,34210o; reserve. $2G1,167.-
400, decrease s65b,500: reserve required,
sa56,5 $50. decrease $2.663,876; SUR
plus. s4,655,d50. Increase. S2,007,37b;sex
United State deposits. $la,027s5o, In
crease $2,250, 65O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
Hack TO the House.
cnec,,ltto 1,ba rimcs-p,sn,r,c Il

\ Especial to The Times-DlspNtch.]
s. j a NJ u STO DIV NJ L. X'PO,SIT IL o N
GROUNDS, October 12--Chief. Clerk
Joseph j.. Sinnott,Sof the department.
OF ceremonies Of the exposition COM
.pany. will leave Tomorrow night for
Washington, where he will resume his
duties in the House of Representatives
as Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. Sinnott has
for many years,been connected With the
jDemocrqtic side Of the House, and i,
we'll known and liked by all OF the
5publcSmen OF this country. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13

will be as near freproof as any lumber
mill can be-. every precaution to guard
plant will be in operation in about two
months.
Mr. Hitch denied rumor that he
would not rebuild: that his lease ON
the mill site expires January list and
that the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad,
owners of the property. wouli e"ecs
large shops there. Mr.. At h's ase
does not expire for two years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
Ne,y MINI for po.dton.

BOYDTON. VA. October ia.-Messrs.
FL. Il. Turpin and s. w. Simmons con-
template erecting Mt an early date a
steam grist mill on the east side Of the
town. This enterprise will be a yalu-
able ono samd OF great service to this
Immediate neighhorhood. as the water
grist mills are located seine distance
from the town. Ii "A al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
New Tobncco Sold.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.I
,LYNGHBURG. VA. October Ia
Several loads of new tobacco have been
5old on the local market during the
last day or two, bringing goor prices,
The new weed Is said to have been in
excellent condition and Very desirable
ia buyerS, 5l sSi5aa2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13

fact, to think of<politics which are at
low ebb In this section inst now.
Some OF the coal mines near by that
have been abandoned for some time are
beng developedag again, ndsgood coal ts
being gotten out. Heavy shipments of
timber are made every week from the
depot and brings good price in the
markets. ssSs4;y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
New Warehouse at Keysyillc.

kEYsVILLE. VA, October l2.-The
.arge three-story building being built
~ the Planters Warehouse Company,
IS nearly completed, and will be one
of tile most commodious tobacco waree
houses in this section. The new crop
is now being cured and will soon bo
IN tile market. Many primngs are
aow being sold at good prices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
Brass Foundry for snli.bur,.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

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SALISBURY, NJ. G., October 12.-
Salisbury is to have a. new brass foun-
dry, which will be- established here
within the next few weeks, Under the
management. of Mr.. w. "a. Anthony,
formerly of lexington. The pant will
be. removed from that place to this
city, and will Bio greatly enlarged The
has. the backing of q num-
her of business men in Salisbury and
The new concern has con-
tracts for n year ahead,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
LARGE PLANING Mills. J

IEXtCNNIVN I'TNMF ~ HF3 IJNTVNTSKNH at
,3.3 Nnrsn'lS by Mr., III cl,.
3 NOT 70 lrs VA on her lone of
the I'm t mud mo- tiun-to dat
Splaniisg mills In thi mart Q the scoun-.
try viii be erected b NraEi iscl,
who 9 plant va d. troyed hy tr Sew
8eral weeks ngo New ms Chi erN has
been ordered anll Is now urr!s. IS
/ llysr itch says that his new fbuildts! 7. Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-13
Eair Pcople Move Away.

Expecting to find the show dlsmnn,
tied, thousands who might have vislteu
the grounds yesterday remained away.
although there were 5000 persons IN
the grounds. the majority OF whom. ut
tended the races. The exhibits Wers
being shipped away late In tho after-
noon. and there was less 70 see on IN 9
Midway than usual, but there u Was,
game to set the pubiie's money.
which seemed to fail Carloads or
stun were shipped last night 70 Em7s
lporia, Raleigh. ST Louis and home, hut
the place was not entirely deserted ~
night. as the army or workmenS was
|prrparins for the iinai getaway. Il