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The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
BUYS A MONEY MACHINE.
IL DOeSn't Work, and Man and Wife
Are Arrested.

New York. aug. H-An intricate ma
chine for which GedaIie Zandorer a but
ter and egg dealer. at IS Avenue c. paid
S7,000 with the understanding that II
would grind out $. SO. and so bills by
simply feeding blank paper 20 II. failed
10 work to-day. so Zandorer. disguised,
hied TO the restaurant OF Henry Laster,
ar Z1 West Seventeenth stret, and ac-
cused Mrs Laster Of having sold him a
worthless wooden box with the mechan-
ism OF an old clock I'm IL The woman.
he AYERS. threw the box in her kitchen
stove and Il was consumed Zandorer.
at the West Twentieth street station.
complained 70 Detective Summers Of the
failure Of the machine to operate. and
Summers arrested Laster and his wife on
charge OF grand larceny Laster and
mis- wife were cautioned By their counsel,
Mark Alter. TO maintain silence. who,
after entering pleas Of not guilty. con-
sen,ed 20 have the examination adj0urued
until Sunday.
Magistrate Droege' held Iaster and his
wife IN S5.e9 bail each
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
PERRY CONFESSES ASSAULT
Negro Tells of Attack Upon Aged
Portsmouth Woman.
People There Kept in Ignorance of
Fact to Avert Outbreak
Against Prisoner.
Special 20 The Washington Henld.

I Special % The Washington Beuld.
Norfolk Va. Aug 1A-Oscar Perry. the
negro arrested as a suspect in the assault
on aged AIRS. Catherine Powell. in Ports
mouth. last Tuesday. tonight made a
complete written confession Of his crime.
Previous 10 his confession Perry was
Enthusiastically identified as the criminal
by Mrs Powell and James Pope, the
grocer's delivery boy. who saw him run
from Mrs PowelTs home. Perrys con-
fession taliies with the details Of the
crime.
The police are keeping his identification
ana confession secret for fear that the
citizens OF Portsmouth viii again become
Ereatly excited and make an effort to
lynch the man. Il was first determined
TO place Perry in the Norfolk jail. but
that plan was changed. as it was feared
that the appearance of Perry on the
streets of Portsmouth would be the sig
nal for an outbreak against him Il was
decided best 70 keep him in the Ports
mouth Jail sand say nothing about his
case.
The state militia. with headquarters in
Portsmouth. is in readiness for calling out
TO suppress any disorder
The police continued to-day the pursuit
of false cIews in the case OF the mur-
derer Of Police Cf1cer Wiu-irE5er Ports
mouth. in ignorance OF the confession OF
Perry. IS again tranquil
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

] P0ughkeeps!e. y Y. Aug 1.-The first
/ testimony was taken to-day in Harry
/ Thaw's suit to determine the value o;
/ Dr. John P. Wilson's services 70 him.
7 The doctor claims 800. Thaw is willing
l 20 give 500 and OF this amount he has
paid $40 on account Whether he is
I 20 pay any more is for Referee John F.
I SchIosser 20 decide.
Thsw left for Fishkiu this morning.
I He arrived AZ Referee SchIosser-s Office
[ in Fishkiu Landing about 70 a. n An
/ adjournment was taken until p N
Thaw and the slerih's officers employed
I the intervening time by a trip to Mount
J Beacon. three miles away. Dinner was
eaten az the Casino on the mountain top
{ TLaw was prompt in attendance on the
referee Dr- Wilson was examined al
length regarding the services he had
rendered Thav.
Hearing Is Adjourned.
At the request OF Thaw-s counsel the
hearing was adjourned until next Tues
day Lawyer M0rschauser denied that
Thaw IS anxious 10 attend the hearing
before the referee in bankruptcy which
is % take place in Pit;sburg on Septem-
ber 3 II he does 60 Mr. Norschaussr
said. there need be no fear that he will
not return 10 this state 7 viii give my
personal bond for any amount that he
VIII return said Mr.. Morschauser
Tlaw's ambition Is 20 be declared sane
by a jury in this state This he saws
himself Il would ba poor satisfaction
FOR him. he thinks. 10 De free in Penn
syiran!a and have the gates shut on
him in New York
scheme To Free Him.
IF his Pittsours lawyers manage 10 get
Harry Thaw 70 Pittsburg IN his bank
ruptcy proceedings. he viii be a free man.
is the opinion OF Two Of the best known
lawyers in New York Il is also their
judgment that the whole bankruptcy bust
ness was t-unped up with this end IL
view
The declaration Of Referee Blair that
the slayer Of Stanford White Is a bank
rupt. and Of necessity must appear IN
PittsburE at the order Of the FEDERAL
Court. marks. according 10 these zuthori-
-ies. the elimination Of a desperate elev-
euJE-hour scheme TO save him from Mat
teawan.
Once out of the jurisdiction Of the New
York state courts il Is very improbable
that Thaw viii get back. and the sue
cessful termination Of one OF the most
s5illfully engineered legal moves in the
judicial history Of this country viii have
been reached
The Two men who take this view Of the
case are former District Attorney Eugene
Philbin. Of s. William street. John r.
Mcintyre, formerly assistant district at
toruey. who prosecuted Agnes Fleming.
Dr. Kennedy. Dr.. Buchanan. and many
other accused mUrderers OF less note
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
FREE AFTER DEATH SENTENCE
John Richards Acquitted at Fifth
Murder Trial.
Kills His Rival on Eve Of wedding
and Then Loses His whole
Family.
specal % Tss ws.sln-rr Hi.

sDecal % Tie Washiuzton HsraId-
Roanoke. Va. Aug. 14-John Richards
OF Floyd County. tried 1--WE times for the
murder ot Maurice X. Francis. his rival
for the hand OF Miss Oracle LINK. OF
Floyd. was to-day acquitted by a jury
after deliberatlon OF few minutes.
The first second. and fourth trials re-
suited iu hung juries.
The third trial resulted IN a conviction.
and Richards was sentenced 10 hang
The Supreme Court granted a new trial
Francis was shot down while driving In
a buggy 10 visit Mss Link for the mn
pose Of fixing a date for their early mar
riaEe-
Richards father. mother. and eldest
brother all died within a week following
the third trial They contracted pDe17-
mqnia from exposure IN attending the
trial in the winter time. The prisonep
was not allowed 10 attend the funerals
for fear he would meet death al the
hands OF erraged citizens
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
GAVE HIS FAMILY 81 a WEEK.
Expected Wife and Three Children
TO Live on that Amount

Baltimore Aug 14-Declaring that for
thirteen weeks she and her three children
had been compelled TO subslst on s. Per
week for all the necessities OF life. Mrs.
sadie Feigley, 75+ Warner street. had
her husband, Walter Feigley. sent 10
jail by Justice L9den to-day on a charge
Of uOnsuppcrL
Feigley works an ice wagon for the
American Ice Company, and his wife
swore that during the recent hot SPELLS
she and her three children suffered from
lack OF ice. while the recalcItrant h1.s-
band left generous pieces Of ice al the
nearby residence OF another woman. who.
Mrs Feigley declared. was the real cause
OF the restitution of herself and family
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
INSPECTORS SURPRISE BAKERS
discoveries Result in Orders
Against UncIean Methods.

SIerial 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Aug lA-State health
officers inspected bakeries here. and as a
result Of their report 10 the pure food
commissioner. orders were issued direct
ng that changes be made in the manner
OF kneading dough. baking. and handling
bread after il IS baked II the bakers
fan to inaugUrate the changes directed
within the next ten days. they are 10 be
closed Up for good The inspectors are
now visiting other cities
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
Robbed a RenI Actnr

Frank H Beach seventeen years old.
Of 4S9 II street southwest, arrested sew
eral oays ago for stealing a gold watch
from Wells F. Knibloe. an actor. play
ing Al the Belasco Theater last APRIL.
was adjudged guilty by Judge Kimban.
in the Police Court. yesterday. and fined
$50. with the alternative Of four months
in jail The arrest was made by Detec-
tives Barbee and EermilliOn. OF the Cen
tral One
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
COLUMBIA BAR DARK.
Deputy United States Marshal in
Charge of lie Cuyer'S Place

The bar Al the Columbia Hotel. con
Quoted by Thomas lie Cuyer. at IHs Penn
sylvauia avenue. was dark last night and
in charge Of a deputy marshal Yester-
day Mr. lie Cuyer's landlord obtained a
judgment against him FOR rent and took
possession
Several months ago the excise board
refused to grant Mr. lie Cuyer license
and by writ OF mandamUs he compelled
the board TO issue it. It was thought last
night that the board and Le Cuver we're
again In controversy Mr.. lie Cuyer said
the closing. however. indirectly grew out
Of the action Of the board in holding I'D
his lice ense- as the litigation was so costly
il had temporarily embarrassed him hnan-
sally
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
OPERATORS IN AGREEMENT.
Rock Island and Its TeIeEraphers
Conclude Terms

An adjustment Of the controversy be-
tween the Rock Island Railroad and the
railroad telegraphers was made yester-
day
r. o. Melcher. general manager Of the
Rock Island. and H b Perham. presi-
dent OF the telegraphers' union. were in
conference with Chairman Knapp. of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. and
Commissioner Of Labor Neil over the
matter for several days What the terms
of the adjustment are none Of the parties
VIII state. but in all probability it viii be
made public to-day
The subject Of the controversy is the
manner in which the Rock Island road
and other carriers have been regarding the
service law for telegraph operators The
teIegraphers insisted a fair construction
of the law meant that a teIegraDher
should work nine consecutive hours
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
RESTS WITH ATLANTIC CITY.
GOV. Fort Says He Can Enforce Laws
if City Officials Do Their Dutv.

Sea Girt. y J Aug. 14.-In a statement
to-day Gov Fort made it plain that he
would ind a way TO have all the laws.
especially the excise Law, enforced a.
Atlantic City in case the officials OF the
city and county do their duty The state
ment was prompted by the findings Of The.
State excise commission. which was ap-
pointed by the governor. and which
brought 20 light. among other things. that
the Atlantic City police. sheriff. and pros
ecutor had made no move TO stop the SELL
ing Of liquor in the city on Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
TO REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL.
Coal Handling VIII Be Cheapened
to SeabOard.

Sretia- % IIe Washington Herald
Cumberland, Nd. Aug If-To-uorrow
VIII witness the removal OF the I5-cen-
cl1erential on small vein coal In this sec
ton charged by The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for hauling coal from this terri
tory 10 the seaboard above the rate they
charge for hauling West Virginia and
fer1sl- -lva1ia coal The dife-eutiaI was
ordered removed by the Interstate Com
merce Commission Attorneys BIackiston
and Doub are now at work trying 20 have
the dinerential removed 10 local points.
and when the latter effort is accomplished
the benefit 70 this territory viii be great
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
RATHER IN GIRLS BED.
Timely Discovery by Her Brother
Saves Her Life.
sTeeia- o ne W-shinEt1n Head

sIe,a- 90 The Washington Head
Stanton. Va. Aug. IL-8Iiss Mildred
Crawford beautiful sixteen-year-old
EiTl living near Staunton. had the novel
and somewhat thrilling experience of
sleeping with an immense rattIesnake a
night OF two ago.
Her brother entered her room and found
a Jlree-foot rattler coned on the bed by
the side OF the young lady. but soon sue
ceeded in rescuing his sister from the
dangerous predicament without disturbing
the snake. he Rfterward killed and
skinned the rattIer. and now the girl
wears the snake skin around her v-aiSr
as a belt
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
BEREFT BY FABULOUS LEGACY
Lunacy Commission Decides Cas-. Of
Baron Won Thien.

Richmond. Va. Aus 14-sans. but af-
Hicted with a suicidal tendency. was the
decision Of the lunacy commission which
sat to-day in the case Of Baron Peter
Won Then. whom the police arrested YES
terday on charge Of lunacy made BY
P B. Ryan. at whose home the n5blenan
worked for Two years as butler before
learning Of his heritage Of fortune and
title
The shock occasioned by acquiring an
estate valued at $4,000 and a title is
said 20 have been too much for the count
He tried 10 shoot himself while in bed last
Wednesday morning. but was saved from
himself by ?. 3 Ryan. who entered his
room Just in time. The count had fire.
qUently threatened to END il all. sew
eral other members OF the household les
titled He will be taken 10 a sanatoriun
to reCUperate-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
HOPE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.
Railroads Fear Business Boom VIII
Cause Car Shortage

Chicago Aug 1t--Alarmed by prospects
Of car shortage this fall. the board OF
directors Of the Illinois Manufacturers
Association to-day instructed President
Fred " Upham 20 impress upon the rail
roads the necessity Of AZ once putting all
equipment into condition for service.
The matter was brought before the d.
recJ0rs by Ir- Upham. who said that he
was convinced the railroads would have
more Jra-Iic than they could move within
FEW months he declared that during
the time OF depression the roads have
pursued Lheir retreucnment policy 10 such
an extent that large amount Of repair
work VIII be necessary before they can
be ready for a rush of business.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
BOUND OVER TO KEEP PEACE
Made Threats 90 shoot City Arror-
ney OF Durham, y. c.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Durham y c.. Aug. lz-This morning
before Mayor Graham. E E R0ys-er was
bound over 70 court under d peace bond
which be could not give because OF nau--
derous threats against City Attorney r
O. Everett
As attorney -or the Merchants Asso-
ciacon. Everett served a summers rr-77
E0ys-er- charging him with fraud Late
yesterday evening the frenzIed man went
atter Alm with "A pistol and at sumner
attempted % shoot the lawyer. Eve-er-
was escorted up town BY two officers
but refused 10 prosecute RovSter This
morning Eoyster renewed the threats
and Everett caused him 10 De arrested
-Als afternoon before Magistrate owen
ne was -rled and found guilty as charged
The matter created @ sensation
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
TONY PASTOR BETTER.
theatrical Manager Reported Not
in Immediate Danger.

New York. Aug H-Tony Pastor. the
WeI-known theatrical manager. who was
yesterday reported as near death at his
nome at Elmhurst. L l. was to-day rest
ing easier and believed TO be cut Of any
immediate danger.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
BRYAN CLUB ORGANIZED
Upton D. Jennings Elected PreS5-
dent by LynchburE Democrats.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald.
LyncHburs. Va Aug I4-AIthough The
night was intensely warm q large and
enthusiastic crowd was present al the or
ganization Of a Bryan. Kern. and Glass
Democratic Club here tonight The ad-
dresses were made by John /. Lee and
Senators A E Strobe and A F Thomas
The only officer elected was Tipton D.
Jennings as president 4 resolution was
offered that the president appoint q nom
mating committee 10 recommend The
club.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
BOTH LEGS BROKEN.
Painters Fall Forty Feet When
SeaHoId Breaks.
iDecial % ne washington Hc-aId-

Special % TIE Washington Hc-aId-
Richmond. Va. Aug. IE-CHn1rd Hew-
EFT and George smith. engaged in paint
ing the interior OF the Seventeenth street
Armory, fell forty feet. when the plank
ing on which they were standing broke.
this afternoon, and each sustained frac-
lures Of both legs and internal injuries.
II IS feared that they viii die
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
ROBS In MAIL GUISE
Harlem Police Capture Man
Laden with Loot.
WAS POSING as A DRIVER
Besides Money, Checks, and Post
Cards, He Was Trying TO Escape
with Many SNAIL, Packages of
Jewelry, Imported Combs, SILK
Hosiery, and Underwear.

New York. Aug. IA man who the
post-ofiice inspectors charge with being
mail rob5er and former mooushiner.
was arrested in Harlem this morning. ana
in his possession was found enough vaiu-
able stuff Of different kinds TO stock a
small department store The inspectors
believe that the arrest will clear I'd a
number Of complaints which they have
been investigating for several months
past
Policeman Koch. Of the East I35th street
station. was on post on Third avenue
near 18th street this morning when be
noticed tall iaak man hurrying along
with two bundles under his arms. The
man was unshaven and his general as
pect was suspicious enough TO make the
policeman stop him. He found that the
man had a mail drivers cap on. and
when the policeman stopped him he ex-
hibited a mail carriers badge
Taken to Headquarters.
Koch was not satisfied. however. and
took the stranger around TO the station.
There ne said that his name was Amos
c. Nolan and gave his address at 30
East 127th street At that address. IT
turned out. are the stables OF Monroe
Frofht. who has a contract 70 carry mails
between the trains and the post-ofice
suostaticns- So the police opened the
bundles and looked through them There
were . number of wouen's silk stockings
and shirt waists iu them and a lot of
other valuable property.
Inere were eighteen s. bills. some i'm
ported combs. a gold watch fob. ninety
nine postal cards addressed TO various
persons an Opal ring a pair OF goId-rfu-
med glasses. packages addressed 10 Helen
GOODMAN - West snJy-f0urth street.
Mrs = Van Gilbert. l64 Montgomery ave
lue. EtEewoCd. L. J.. and l. D Yeatmau.
-is Fourth avenue. Cincinnati Ohio. There
was a deposit slip on the FLOYD County
Bank. Of Floyd. W Va. which showed
that there was a credit 10 A c. Nolan
1f Sl62s5- there was a check for s. drawn
1u the Mercantile Trust Couuauv in
.avor OF Gertrude NarinE. By the Dis
.illers Security Company. and there was
b receipt for a crate from the Adams TX
press company. addressed % 5. y. Nolan. I
'hrlstiauburE, Va
Notify Postal Officials.
As soon as the police found this co1Ie~-
ion Of stun they notified the Federal au-
Hor-ties. and Post-ofice Inspector James
Fas sent UD 90 look the prisoner over.
Ie said that there had been numerous 1
.ompiainJs lately Of goods missing in the /
nails, and James said that he Thought /
be- recognized Nolan as a f0ruer. noon
hiner In the South Magistrate SteIrert
Hrne1 Nolan over 20 the Federal au- I
noTireS and he was taken TO the Fed /
raj building 20 be arra!sned there.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
FURNITURE DEALERS ELECT.
Virginia Association Has Outing
After Business.

special 20 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. Aug. 1.-THE Virginia
Retail Furniture Dealers Association ad-
Journed to-day. after deciding to leave
The place Of next meeting 10 the execu-
tive committee. A number Of trade dis
cussions occupied the morning and aft
ernoon sessions, and the convention ended
with trolley ride over the city.
The officers elected are: Z. A. Snead
clifton Forge, president; F A Barrow
Danville; S G. Philips. Norfolk: E
Thurman. Roanoke; J. F. B. Jergens.
Richmond. and Z c. Kent Petersburg
vice presidents, J a. Gilmore. Char
lottesville. secretary; J. n FIeenor.
Lynchburg. treasurer. and J. q Fleenor
W T. Adkins and g. s Reams. an OF
Lynchburg. finance committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
TROLLEY MAGNATE NOW.

fOrnia Electric Line
san Francisco. Aug H-E H Harri-
man yesterday closed a deal by which he
secures complete control Of the entire
traffic on the rich Santa Clara Valley
Railroad and shuts out competition He
purchased all the rights and franchises
Of the Santa Clara Interurban Railway
Company which was formed 10 build q
network Of the electric lines in the sub
urban districts of the city.
Owing TO the financial depression the
new company could not raise funds to
finance the project. and sold out.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
CAMP MEETING BEGINS.
LOudOun Association Will Have Pro-
tracted Services.

tracted Services.
SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
Hamilton Va. Aug 1.-THE sixteenth
annual encampment of the Loudouu
Campmeeting Association began in Ben
tons woods. near Middleburg. to-day, and
viii continue until August IS
The meeting viii be in charge OF Rev.
E ' REGISTER. Of Alexandria, presiding
elder Of Washington district while the
evanselistic services will be conducted by
Rev. John E Brown. Of Arkansas as
sisted by ministers Of the Baltimore Con-
ference, Methodist Episcopal Church
South The music win be under the direc-
ton Of Prof c. P. Curry. OF South Caro-
lima
feature Of this meeting is "Old Sol
diers' Day August .. devoted to a re-
union Of Confederate veterans. Elder T
$ Dalton. Of Front Royal. will deliver
the annual sermon.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
DR.. Julien smith Dead.

S1ecaa- 20 Tie Washington Herald
Durham, y. C.. Aug. I4-Dr. Julien 4
Smith. the oldest practicing physician
OF Durham, died this afternoon. sfte- a
desperate operation at Watts Hospftal
He was ffty-three years Of age s-,5 -
Eied, leaving two children.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
HAGERSTOwE WOMAN ROBBED
Mrs. KOhIer Loses Valuable JeweIry
at Atlantic City

Special % The Washington Herald
Hagerstown, Nd, Aug. 14-Mrs- Milton
kohler. wife OF a jeweler Of this town.
was robbed OF a quantity Of jewelvy
while on a trip 10 Atlantic City. Most Of
the jewelry was Of antique pattern and
very valuable II was kept In a trunk
which was securely locked.
The Jewels were taken while Mr and
Mrs Kohler were in Atlantic City or
Philadelphia. and not missed until they
returned home yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
- . - - -.

special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Aug. 1.-THE South RaIti-
more Steel Car and Foundry Company
has added about loo men 10 its force this
month, and If business continues 10 pick
up as it has recently a further increase
VIII be necessary. The company now
carries between 60 and 80 names on its
pay rolls. q larger number than at any
time since the receivership- All depart
ments Of the big plant or Curtis Bay are
In operation. though with a smaller force
than is employed in normal times. Stiu
there are nearly twice as many names
On the pay rolls as there were few
months ago. and Receivers Carlton.
Foard, and Wellington feel much encour-
aged over the prospects
One of Chief Industries.
The South Baltimore Steel Car and
Foundry Company is one Of Baltimore
chief Industries. and when the plant is
run 10 IT'S capacity between 200 and 200
men are employed. and the receivers are
hopeful that conditions VIII justify in
creasing the force 70 that number in the
near future The company is now build
ing many small cars, principally those
used by railroad contractors. and is also
repairing 80 cars for thu Baltimore and
Ohio.
Railroads are in the market for. rolling
stock. and Il is expected that the demand
VIII be brisk after the election The Har-
riua1 Hines thus far are the largest pros
pect-ve purchasers Of cars. They need
6.loo, and T. IS announced that bids VIII
shortly be asked TO supply that number
Il is probable that the South Baltimore
Steel Car and Foundry Company viii
compete with other builders for all OF
part Of this order. which VIII involve an
expenditure OF between 10000 and
S1.0110lo
Winter 10 See Car Famine.
Traffic officials now realize that when /
crops begin 10 move N volume there viii 1
be no idle cars. Of which there are now
about So.ooJ Of these. many are unserv- 1
iceabIe- and il is becoming more apparent /
every day that this fall and winter viii
witness a serious car famine.
There viii be billions Of bushels Of 4
small grain 70 transport. and the small
est estimate as 70 the size Of this years
cotton crop IS 125o0.0o5 bales. Some
authorities estimate that the crop may
reach 100000 Besides this vast tonnage
the coal mines are resUmirg operations.
and they must be supplied with cars with ]
which TO transport their products 70
market General merchandise movement
Is also increasing. and shippers are not
az al impressed with the ability of the
railroads 20 handle traffic If there should
be a sudden rush
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15

When you have lost OF found anything.
telephone an advertisements 20 The Wash
ington Herald. and bill Will be sent you
at ! cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-15
HAIL BEATS DOWN TOBACCO.
Area of six Miles Damaged in a
Violent Storm

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
LynchbHrg Va. Aug. 14-Reports have
been received in the city Of a destructive
hail storm n Amherst County. neal. Ped
lar Mills. eighteen miles from the city.
The damage extended over an area Of
six miles by a mile and half. and fully
one-third OF the tobacco crop was de-
stroyed The losses viii run into the
thousands