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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
ANSWERS TO NAVIGATORS
Hydraulic Office in July Pilot Chart Has New Feature
in Form Of a Letter of Inquiry.

the direction assumed by the needle after
coming TO rest and the meridian passing
through the position Is termed the varia-
ton OF the needle fer that particular pO-
sition. II, for example, there should be
an angle OF degrees Setween the diree-
tioa In which the needle points and the
true north and south line or meridian the
variation would be 5 degrees east or west,
according as the needle points TO the
right or left Of true north.
IN addition 70 these general causes
there may be. for any position, local in
huences affecting the variation OF the
needle such as the proximity OF iron or
other materials having magnetic proper
ties. On board ship this influence causes
what is known as the deviation OF tbs
compass. and IN making observations Il
must be considered.
There are several ways IN which the
variation Is determined, and various
kinds Of instruments are employed s''
As 20 the cause OF the secular or an
nuaP change, II must be said that during
three centuries Of time the greatest SCI
entihc minds have been unable 10 solve
this riddle"
A Region I'm the Pacific.
One man sends 4 clipping TO the hydro
graphic Office and asks information re-
garding the actual facts. The clipping
reads:
a new field OF ocean exploration ana
discovery in the North Pacific Ocean win
soon be forced upon the United States
government It IS not generally known
that an area between $1,000 and 1000
square miles lying between ATTITUDES
Is degrees and IL degrees north and
longitudes I32 degrees and I39 de-
grees west from Greenwich, still re-
mains practically uncharted and al
most unknown except perhaps 20
the whalers that visited that section OF
the Pacific many years ago. This region
lies IN a direct line between the Hawaiian
Islands and the Isthmus of Panama, and
soon viii be the route OF merchant ship
traffic and VIII present hidden dangers IN
the form OF coral reefs, uncharted ISL
ands and lslets that VIII be g menace TO
safe navigation. II was IN this region
that the United States sloop-of-war Le-
want which sailed from Hilo. Hawaiian
Islands, in September, 1850, was lost with
probably all hands, yet It IS possible that
some Of her survivors may yet be living
on some Uncharted island IN this region
awaiting rescue after their long isola-
ton"
Says the chart: The region referred 70
IS one OF the numerous regions IN the Pa
Cihc Ocean in which supposed dangers
were set down IN the older charts from
reports OF former mariners, often doubt
less based upon misleading appearances
Of the surface OF the sea. Although this
region is frequently traversed BY vessels
Of commerce and has been visited BY pub
lie vessels with the special object or max
ing search, the existence OF these report-
I'll. Il
fed. and while here. as IN many other
parts OF the Pacific, the requIlte deep-sea
sounding surveys 20 develop the features
OF the ocean bottom. and 70 disprove the
possible existence OF Isolated reefs have
not been carried out, yet Il can scarcely
be said that the region IN question re-
mains uncharted."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
LUMBER DEAL AT BRISTOL.
IL Involves Large Tract IN Virginia
Which Costs 100000.


Which Costs 100000.
Bristol, Va. July 2L-One Of the biggest
timber deals that has been contaminated
in Virginia IN a year has been closed
here. whereby the yellow Poplar Lumber
Company. a large concern Of Coal Grove.
Ohio, disposes OF all Of its holdings n
Buchanan County. Va. TO a syndicate
headed by c. L. Ritter. who is at the
head Of the Tug River Lumber Company
and the Rock Castle Lumber Company.
Of this city.
The deal involves about half a million
dollars. and the property includes. be-
sides a large area OF virgin timber land
a band mill at Whitewood, Va. and al
equipment. The syndicate that has pur-
chased the property, consisting chiefly OF
Bristol capitalists, will at once organize
the G. L. Ritter Lumber Company, and
expect to start band mill IN the fall.
The Rock Castle Lumber Company Of
this city, In which the same parties are
heavily interested, has purchased a 800
GOO tract Of timber I'm Eastern Kentucky,
and work has just been begun on a TWEEN
ty-mile line OF railroad and the installa-
ton Of a large band mill.
The Buchanan County deal means that
an important new railroad will be built
in Buchanan County The purchasers OF
the Buchanan property are also the chief
owners OF the Tug River Lumber Com
pony. and the three associated hardwood
manufacturing concerns. with general
Offices In this city. will De one OF the
heaviest producers Of hardwoods IN the
country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
BOnner's Famous Advertisement.

rum NOiltI =
When the New York Ledger was wav-
ering on the brink OF failure. Robert
Conner. the proprietor. sent to the New
York Herald a brief advertisement, to be
set UP In a single line. So Greeleyesque
was Mr.. Bonner's handwriting that the
advertising manager interpreted the d.
rections as ordering that the copy be run
In full page. which instructions be obeyed.
though marveling greatly. The Herald
came out the next morning with one
whole page devoted 70 the crisp adjura-
ton 20 read the Ledger's new story. The
effect upon Mr. Bonner was almost fatal.
first from chagrin at the thought OF the
possible bill. then from amazement as
subscriptions began to pour In, and final
ly from satisfaction, as they continued
to food the Office, until the fortune OF the
publication was made. The novel, though
accidental. device had struck the public's
fancy. Mr.. Bonner was hailed ~ tho
pioneer OF a new and daring theory OF
exploitation, and the advertisement
gained tenfold currency by being com.
mented upon as feature OF the news.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25

The improved condition Of the coal
trade Of South Wales since the beginning
Of the present year, shown by increased
activity IN the mines and higher prices.
has not extended TO Lancashire. Great
quantities Of Lancashire coal go to the
steamers sailing from Liverpool. and the
shipping trade at the present time is at
q very low ebb. Practically no new cargo
steamers are being built. and there is an
enormous amount OF idle tonnage which
can become active only when trade is
aKain prosperoua.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
Records s15.OOO.OoO Deed

Richmond. Va, July 24-The Virginia
Railway and Power Company to-day filed
IN the Chancery Court deed OF trust
with the Equitable Trust Company Of
New York, for Sl5.0o0,O00. The money Is
to be used in settling outstanding oblIga-
lions and for equipment under the recent
reorganization. This is one Of the larges.
deeds ever recorded In this court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
WILL START NEW TOWN.
Water Power and Cotton MIL
Nucleus OF the Place.

Charlotte. N. c., July 24.-Plans for the
development Of a water power on Rocky
River, In Arson County. by A H. Rich
ardson, Of Charlotte and Ansonvine. and
associates. are rapidly maturing. The
survey has Just been completed, showing
that the development will yield 1000
horsepower OF electricity and VIII cost
complete 100000.
M Richardson and those interested
with him propose to organize large COM
pany and not only develop the water
power but build cotton mill as the
nucleus OF new town on the new
Southbound Railroad. which viii run
within a mile OF the power plant.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25

The electrihcation Of the street rail-
ways of Rio de Jsneiro as q develop
ment Of the hydro-electric power system.
recently put into service. Is progressing
rapidly While many OF the supplies
are American, a considerable share OF
the business has gone to Europe as a
result OF close prices.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25

The West OF Minas Railway. in Brazil
has recently let contract for rails,
bridges, and material amounting to
$50, 5S4 Practically all OF the business
viii 40 to Belgium ana Germany,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-25
URGES A STANDARD
FOR WATER LINES
Secretary Smith Says This
Is COuntry's Need.
LACK CAUSES MUCH WASTE

Tells President Taft that Canals
Must Become Part OF General
transportation System - Need of
Coordination with railroads and
One Another-Great Work of Future
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Rreakfast Mission Work.

The annual meeting of the Sunday
Breakfast Mission was held i'm the mis-
sion, M. li7 Shipiey street last night
Reports showed that 1904 men had
been lodged al the mission over night
fifteen thousand seven hundred and sew
enty-nvc meals had been served, and
S3SS free mncheons given.
The following officers were elected:
Neil Comfy, president; Ashton Il. Tat
nall. first vice. president. John Crozier
second vice president; Edward Gibson
secretary; William NJ. Royal, treasurer
There were five members of tho board
of directors to be elected but the for
mer members We're reelected with the
exception of David McHenry, who wa.
elected to hll a vacancy caused by re-
signatiQn.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
FALLING OFF OF
POSTAL RECEIPTS
Christmas Business at Office,
However, Was Larger
Than Ever

According To- the report of POST
master Henry c. Conrad for the quar-
ter ending December 81 there was a
marked decrease In the business of the
Office compared with the correspond
Ing period last year. The sale of
stamps and stamp supplies for the past
quarter amounted TO S44.0SS.48. For
the corresponding three months in 1907
the figures reached S40.SO3.S3- The
falling Off occurred In the months Of
October and November in the midst
of the hard times. The Christmas
business this year was much greater
than last.
Postmaster Conrad has posted bul-
letin I'm the postonice extending his
personal thanks for the excellent SER
vice given by the clerks and carriers
during the Christmas holidays He said
he did not believe that there was a
postoiiice I'm tile country in which the
mail was handled more quickly. The
day after Christmas all the holiday
mail had been cleared up.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Officers Installed.

officers were installed last night at
la meeting of AppomatoN Cgmp. 30.
2. Maryland Division Sons of Veterans.
Following the installation there was a
social hour. Tho officers are: Com
mander, Joseph Osburnc; senior vice
commander, T. T. Corrie; Junior vice
commander. Joseph ~. Binkcr; camp
council f g. Patterson. George Duffy
Thomas E. Pccnoy; patriotic instruc-
for Thomas 10. Pccncy chaplain, W.
$. Mortimer: secretary, ]. NJ patter-
son treasurer. Harry G. Jones: color
bearer. wv G.. Kirk; guide r.. G.. Pat
terson; musician David IT, Lynn; in
side guard. John T.. Holman; outside
guard. George A. Terry
Evening journal., 1909-01-05

A kiss, a hug and baby
slips off his mothers S lap
into a bowl of clean,
warm water.
7 h ere he fin S a
Sponge and a Cake of
Ivory Soap.
Mother squeezes the
sponge and water runs
all over baby's arms,
his body, his legs and
his little pink toes.
Then she takes the
soap, does something
with it and baby is
covered with a soft
creamy lather that takes
all the dirt away and
leaves his skin as smooth
as satin.
Ivory Soap
994t1Oo Per Cent. Pure.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
NEW OFFICIALS
NOW IN OFFICE

The new Court House officials who went
into office to-day had many callers Cigars
were distributed in some OF the Offices
Deputy ShcriI J. II. Bartlett administered
The oath OF office TO the new sheriff some
days ago and also TO Theodore Clark. the
new State Auditor of Accounts. Prothono-
tary Rice and Clerk Of Peace Brown had
taken the oath Of office before Notary
Public Ralston Cameron The Court
House officials now are:
Sherin-Charles IL. Lippincott
Clerk Of the Peace-Harry A. Brown
Receiver OF Taxes and County Treasurer
Robert NJ. Burns. Te-eleeted)
mptroller-Phiemma Chandler. Te-
elected)
Prothonotary-llerbc l.. Rice.
Register IN Chancery-J c. Jolls.
(term unoNpired)
Register of wills-Francls NJ Walker,
Oerm unexpircd)
Recorder OF Deeds-Harry II. BnlanV.
ucrm unexpired)
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
MANY Farmers
IN ATTENDANCE
GraneerS Hear Farm Topics
Discussed By AeriCuI-
tuTal Experts

Farmers week at Delaware College
is more than meeting the expectations
OF the promoters of the project The
idea Of bringing agricutursts togeth-
cr for few DAYS each year to hear
experts DISCUSS the latest methods and
discoveries On scotiinc farming was
first tried last year The response was
most encouraging This year practi-
cally every county I'm the state Is rep
resented at the lecture by farmer stu
dents, Each one of these. it rs argued.
will return to his home and become a
missionary and teacher IN the cause
of science as applied TO agriculture,
Today licrVcy Walker discussed
corn Improvement" after which Mr.
Walker and Professor Grantham judged
corn EXHIBIT. Professor Reed gave
demonstration of the use of concrete
and Miss Farrell discussed Home
Economics"
The program for tomorrow is. Pro-
fossor Grantland. corn Judging: Mr
Reed, demonstration I'm the use OF con-
crete, Miss Farrell. home cconomicS
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
LIGHT COMPA ANIES
GET EXTENSION

The Street and Sewer Directors this
morning ordered sewer constructed
ar Hutton stret near Nandover avenue.
The sewer az Grant avenue and Sew
cnth street was requested extended.
The application was referred to the
sewer engineer.
The Delaware & Atlantic Telegraph
& Telephone Comuany was given per-
mission TO erect three poles on Jeffer-
son street between Thirtieth and Thirty
second streets.
The resolution granting an extern
sion of two years TO the Commercial
Light Power and Heat Company in
which 2" erect its plant was adopted.
The extension affects certain payments
10 the city The Delaware Electric
Transmission Company, an affiliated
concern. was similarly favored
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Permanent Nurse Not Selected.

The committee appointed by the
Trustees of the roor to select suc-
cessor 10 Miss Minnie OHanlon. who
recently resigned as head nurse. held
a meeting yesterday No successor
was chosen and IL was decided to con-
tinue Miss Emma Pindcr Efforts are
being made to have Miss Finder named
as permanent nurse.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Friends, School Lecture Course.

The following course OF lectures at
Friends School has been announced
January g. Frederick Warde, on
shakespeare and His Plays" Janu-
ary 21. Ernest Thomson Seton, on
200 Miles by Canoe to the Arctic
Plains;" February .. the Rov. Dr. II.
w Kellogg on "Constantinople;" Feb
ruary Is. Professor Paul NJ. Pearson
on Readings From Poe, Lowell and
Harris" March 3, Charles l.. Under
hill on Sheridans "The RiVals;" March
is, the Rev. DR.. H. W. Kellogg, Our
American BirdsE
The lectures will begin at 1.3O y. m.
and friends of the school are invited.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
DOG Mad FOR
SEVERAL DAYS

Dogcatchcr George Kopp to-day tooi5
up dog az no. 6l5 Bayard avenue.
which had been bitten by a mad dos
recently taken from a house i'm that
street, and put to death at the pound
The dogcatcher said that he heard to-
day that a numbeh OF dogs had been
bitten 10y the rabid canine. but the peo.
pie who own them are keeping them
from him.
lie said tho dog he killed the pound
had becn running around two or thrco
days showing symptoms of rabies.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Or. snaaer Known Here.

DIR. Edward Snader, of No. 1919 Arch
street, Philadelphia, who was killed
in an automobile accident in Phil
adelpha, yesterday was well known
in this city. He had frequently COR
suited with the staff Of the Home-
opathic Hospital. He was a stomach
and heart specialist. Tho announce
ment Of his tragic death caused keen
feeling here.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Golden Jubilee o. Turnoemoinde.

Arrangements for the golden jubilee
which viii be held soon under the aus
pice sof the Wilmington Turngemeindo
were discussed at meeting OF the
society last evening. a committee was
appointed 20 take charge of the matter
Thcrc viii be another meeting of the
society soon when further plans will
bo made
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
APPEALS
FROM AWARDS

City Solicitor sylvester ID. Townsend
has filed appeals before Resident Judge
Spruance from the awards made by the
second condemnation commission ON
Front street property. There are five
of the apeals, all of which were taken
by the city.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
CHIEF JUSTICE LORE
RECEIVERS FROM ATTACK

Chief Justice Charles b. Lore shortly
after the afternoon session of New
Castle County Courts yesterday faint
cd. Lawyers rushed To his aid when
he collapsed. His faintng is attributed
TO a lack of ventilation in the court
room. He recovered quickly and pre-
sided over the cotrt to-day.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Has Bunch Of LOST Kevs.

DIR. Evan G. Shortlidge has a bunch
Of three small keys. which one of his
daughters found at Delaware avenue
and Broomc street yesterday The
owner can have the keys by calling
on the doctor
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
SineS & WeICh
FLORISTS
Funeral Designs. Cut Flowers
Both phones. 2i9 W. Eighth ST
DEATHS.
Henry e. Jones.
Dorothy Ann Lippincott.
Sarah &. Lyman.

Dorothy Ann Lippinoott.
Sarah &. Lyman.
YNAM-Entered into rest at Newport,
Del. January 4, 1909. Sarah e., be-
loved wife Of William II. Lyman, IN
her 67th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral. on Thursday after
noon. January 9Th. services at the
house at clock. Interment st. James
Cemetery, Newport Del Entered into
Cemetery. Newport. Del.
JONES-In this city, on January 4,
1909, Henry G.. Jones, aged n years
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services, at his late
residence. No. 1915 Delaware avenue,
on Thursday. January Z, at 2.30 O'clock.
Interment private.
llPPiNCOTTz-In this city. on Janu-
airy 4, 1909. Dorothy Ann, daughter OF
Clement II. and Henrietta Lippincott,
aged 3 years and 10 months
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services
at the residence of her parents. No.
lll0 Washington street. on Thursday,
January Z. 1909, at o'clock. Inter-
mcnt private.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Rumnnaae Sale.

There will be a.rummage tale at No GiO
Adams street every day this week from
o a. IN. until 3 p. m. for the benefit Of
the American Salvation Armys philan-
thropic work i'm this city. Captain and
Mrs Louis Boss viii be i'm charge.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
GRANT DEMANDS OF
THE EASTERN LEf

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CINCINNATI. O., Jan. 5.-The National
Commission has practically agreed 20
grant all demands Of the American As
sociationand Eastern League. including
the request for seprate classification At
torney Kilelea and Secretary J. J. Farrell,
acting for the two leagues, have drawn
up the demands in writing and presented
them TO the commission for confirmation.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
-, stops Work on Filter

Th<X,in of today set back the work
of eNcaNating for the new liberation
plant. A force OF men began opera b.
tions yesterday. by the end Of the
month a large part Of the preliminary
work is expected TO be finished.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
zoe LATE ZOE CLASSIFICATION.
WATER RENTS

Are due and PAYABLE In advance nj
tho Office OF the Water Department
southeast corner King and Sixth streets
NON-METER CLASS-ANNtrAI.
RENTS
IT paid IN the month of January, 10
per cent. discount
n paid in February. tho face OF the
bill win be required
m not paid before Mnrch 1sf tho ,,oter
may be shut Off
METER CLASS MINIMUM RENTS
a IN paid IN tho month of January 10
- er.-ccni. discount
paid IN February, the face of the
hill Will be required
IT not paid before the first dav OF
Narcl the water may be shut Off
METER CLASS QUARTERLY RENTS
li paid within 90 days after the close
OF the quarter 10 per cent discount
All paid after 80 DAYS and within 60
uoAs after the close OF the quarter tho
facc of the bin VIII be required
And all meter quarterly rents which
snail remain unpaid so days after the
close Of the quarter the water may be
onice open from a. m. to u. M
Information by ID. & A. and Auto
matte Phonea
BOARV OF WATER COMMISSIONER
Charles Mcintyre Registrar
i5-l-2-u- u-k-A-iS-20-I2 o.. .25. q. 90 80
w ANTED-GIRLS FOR NIGHT
work. Inquire ELECTRIC HOSE
~ffis1 bifl.h CO i5-5t
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Butehers Arranae For San.

The Board of Governors OF the VIII
mington Retail and Wholesale Butch
crs Association held meeting last
night at which tine arrangements were
made for the annual BAH which will be
lcld january a.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
.lnIHunul GInn bal o. uosual

InJNuuW fInn aq ol uosu5l aABq
seUmuJ ON sosro smos uI-GIInJemuqs
s5HImuJ II9W lo5lS5u usuoM amoS
luasald Suloq lou fq ssauIdduqun pun
III aAlsuodXa pun lnJ0sn = ST G9uoW
palnsul sI9dmsl .s9AlM Il5Vl Jos plnoo
GaW u 7IquInpu9 pun luUsB9ld aIom
aJn puU pmoM uam amos sdBqIsd
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
100000 For Earthquake Victims.

WASHINGTON, Jan. u vice.
president during the session OF the
Senate today. signed the House bill APP
propriatng 100000 for the relief OF
italian earthquake sufferers hi it now
goes TO the President. Spesasr Cam
non having already signed &C.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
pIed at Comfy Hospital.

William VI. Moore, colored aged 4s
years. am inmate of tho-New Castle
County Hospital died in that insti-
tuition today OF tuberculosis rhc body
win be brought here for intcrment.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Former LeaisIator MarrIos.

DOVER. Jan 5.-Some of the visi-
tors here today told of the marriage
on Saturday night of former Repre-
sentative Henry q. Bennum and Mrs.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Revival a caokman chureh.

Goodman NJ. e. Church, Fourteenth
and DUPONT streets. The Rev. V. j.
Northrup. the pastor is in charge. The
meetings will continue indefinitely.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Coroner Gaynor on the Job.

Coroner Thomas Gaynor and his de-
putty. James n. Chandler. entered in
upon their duties today. The formers
was read In the General
Sessions Court today.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
PILEs CURED IN 6 To "a DAYS

PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching. Blind. Bleed
Ing or Protrudpg Piles IN TO IA days
or money refunded. Soc.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05

Mrs. Allen TT. Ainscow has returned
from Washington. ID. c. where She
spent the holidays with her daughter,
Mrs. Thomas NJ Woodward.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05

Don't miss the Poultry Show. Every
body's going, Eleventh St. Rink all
weeks
Evening journal., 1909-01-05
& co.
January Linen Sale
OF Great Importance

Tomorrow January of IIgtgade Linens This
purchases week
ia conditions While enune1
c ten,w a II
purchase the will be benefited
Evening journal., 1909-01-05

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Evening journal., 1909-01-05

~ til
SIN Jo ss7uUloouIs
aVl So a3uaSlualuI
s.uuu q 10 55pnr
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Evening journal., 1909-01-05
Towels
Other Offerings


Waists
t yyae
621-62S Market Street.
Evening journal., 1909-01-05

w ANTED-GIRLS FOR NIGHT
w work Inquire ELECTRIC HOSE
a, ,RUBBER co. j5-5t