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The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
Rich Mans Famine.

Editor The Washington Herald:
While God has blessed our land and coun-
Try with plenty TO eat and some 20 spare.
we have with US to-day what should be
known as the rich mans or millionaires'
famine. The great famine in Egypt dur
Ing the reign OF Pharaoh could not have
been worse than the famine ir America
To-day. 1t is a lasting shame that TO-
100000 or more citizens Of this country
must bow at the knees Of a few men
who. without let or hindrance. have
locked yp the wheat bins and meat
houses throughout the land. thereby
causing starvation in thousands of Amer
ncan homes.
Ilme mas shown that the American
people are Of much patience during these
trying days OF suffering. They on bend-
ed knees, are asking how long. 0 Lord.
now long shall this cruel millionaires'
famine continue in our land? The people
are getting tired tired OF this thing of a
ae" men carrying the key 20 the whole
Slluatlon or this country. The high price
DI hNlng forced on all the people by these
gIuItOnOus, WOuld-be sole proprietors
oi the earth is enough 10 make thieves
or honest men and women. II there is
no law to stop men from forcing the
american citizens 10 pay unjust prices
1or the neceSsaries Of life, there should
be no law TO protect these same men
against the assaults of the hungry men
and women Of families. which. without a
change is as sure 70 come as night fol-
lows day. And may God speed the hour Of
final emancipation OF the bread earners
from the cruel and oppressive hand OF
these gold and silver kings OF Christian
america
The James boys who were once the
terrors OF this country, because Of their
skill 10 rob banks, rob the United
States mail. hold up railroad trains. and
strip honest and innocent passengers Of
All they had, We're nothing 20 be com
pared with these trusts OF to-day. The
James boys robbed only a few people
But the meat. bread, eggs. and chicken
trusts are rObbing all of the people And
the pity OF it all is, they are starving
cut the little children-he future rulers
OF our great country.
II is bad policy 70 fool with a people
when they get real hungry; and the time
IS Iast approaching when It will not be
Sate for those who are responsible for
this great meat and bread famine 10 be
seen in public places without guards
The people all over the country are get
ting tired Of being compelled to plank
down all their little earnings for a few
loaves Of dry bread.
whisper. J. c. CUNNINGHAM
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
An Historical Fact.

Editor The Washington Herald:
notice in your issue of May 81 a criti-
cism Of the Presidents Petersburg speech
by W J. Elliott. Mr. Elliott could, with
great benefit 10 his historical knowledge
read the Records Of the War" published
by the government. In May. 1864 Gen.
Lee had thirteen days bread rations and
nine days meat rations for 5000 men.
which would about make three or four
days ratiOns for his army. The citizens
.of Virginia had to contribute food for
Lees army. IN June. 1864, the commits
sary general OF the Confederate States
was authorized 10 purchase the money Of
the United States in order 70 buy food in
the lines Of the United States for Lees
army. One ration Of the Confederate SOL
der cost IS at prevailing prices Wheat
was worth $50 and corn $50 per bushel. and
this after harvest. But owing 10 the high
regard for law, the commissarv general
could not take an ounce from any one
unless on fun payment at full appraised
prices.
In November. 1853 there was only suf-
fcient meat In the whole Confederacy for
10000 men for thirteen days. During this
time the Army OF Northern Virginia was
living from hand to mouth, and Gen. Lee
had TO use his great influence TO get food.
For about a year before its surrender the
A. N V. never had more than two or
three days food supply at any time. and
this at the short regular rations then IN
vogue Mr.. Elliott's statement does not
agree with the claims OF the officials OF
the United States government as they
claimed full supplies Of everything.
Mr.. Elliott has perhaps never read the
whole history OF the siege OF Petersburg.
How Lee, with not over 5000 men. de-
Tended forty miles OF defenses against up
ward Of 10000 men: how Il took Grant
from June. 1864. TO April, 1865, 20 get into
Petersburg and Richmond: how at the
battle Of the Crater upward Of s., 200 men
were modified against 3OO0, and It took
a court Of Inquiry TO place the response
billty for their failure TO capture Peters
burg at that time
The Confederate and the historian gem
orally will deny that Lee was whipped
out Of his boots" IL the battle OF Gettys-
burg. II Mr. ElliOtt's idea Is right. why
were plans made for a Federal retreat
end the orders issued when Lees with
cTawal put an end 10 the necessity? Why
was Lee not followed and overwhelmed
and the war stopped then ard there9
Grants attrition policy. the cause Of Han
cocks mutiny and the battle of the
Crater are sufficient for the alleged diff
feTences in the insurance rate of the two
armies. Mr.. Elliott is the first man whom
I have read that intimates that Gen
Grant did not have defenses.
II Mr.. Elliott wishes TO endeavor to dis
prove the Presidents statements. let him
read the records. Perhaps he win not
thereafter be so rash in his criticism OF
one who has studied the history Of his
country and who has the justice TO give
praise TO whom praise is due 1fr. Ei-
htts old commander did not express
such sentiments regarding the Army OF
Northern Virginia, and perhaps many
more Of Mr. Elliott's comrades would be
IN the land OF the living but for Gen.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
More About Use Of Tobacco.

Editor The Washington Herald:
SO long as money is Of more conse-
quence than men, it is little use to spread
ink or expend breath against tobacco,
rum. or gambling. or against anything
that produces dollars. clean or tainted.
The tobacco trade. I presume, Ia all It's
branches produces as much as S1.0OO.0OOO OOo
in our country annually. or more than
does the rum trade. and TO cut IL out OF
our commerce would hurt many pockets
and badly decrease government income.
Rum and tobacco together produce a
pretty large part Of the money for run
ming the government To cut the two
items out would mean almost ruination
for the government and starvation for
our biggest and proudest cities. OF
course We cannot cut them out. We
must look az IL the way we used 70 al the
army mules: Mules cost money, but
men can be had for nothing; therefore.
! take care Of the mules" Take care OF
trade for the dollars. Men don't count
In modern economy.
As 10 whether the tobacco habit. chew
ing or smoking. is injurious or not. needs
no argument aside from tangible facts
and multitudes OF Affirmative incidents.
My own experience Of thirty years, with
fourteen years OF nicotine blindness. Is
conclusive with me. I broke OF the
habit six years ago. and my flesh came
back with sight as perfect as IN boy
hood A friend proposed 70 break Of
the habit with me. but he only held out
part Of one day He used Il 10 excess.
and said he knew Il was injuring him.
He could NOT break or the habit Now
he Is hopei5ssiy- insane In an insane asy-
lum. Another friend saturated himself
with nicotine. swallowed paris green, and
died az less than middle age. still an.
other young man used tobacco night and
day. and 10 get away from his misery
swallowed poison in the presence Of his
mother and laid down on her sofa and
died All these cases were a few OF
many in a space Of a mile or two in the
heart OF what is supposed 70 be about the
center Of Christian civilization in Amer
lea
No; you cannot touch upon hardly any
thing without crossing the mighty trail
Of the dollar You cannot effectually
protest against the business Of war.
There are so many interests wrapped up
IN that old institution.
Where would we look for Caesars and
Pompeys If the old style warfare were
20 be abolished for a sane and business
manner Of settling difficulties? Deviltry
seems to be essential for the accumula-
ton OF dollars. And without dollars.
where would we be?
ORvfLLE n. KIAIBALL-
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21

memory at which the President made
the remarks quoted:
Artillery. 26 batteries; cavalry. 4 regi-
menrs; infantry, Il regiments; engineers.
battalion. Casualties. killed. Y officers
80 enlisted men; wounded. g. officers. SCI
enlisted men; missing, officers. Zl5 en-
listed men.
To the former volunteer soldier reading
this list OF casualties and who partici-
pated in the battle Of Gettysburg. where,
for instance, the First Corps, 10000 strong,
lost 7,o00, killed. wounded. and missing,
and ether crops in proportion. this record
OF the regular soldier IN that famous bat
tie viii appeal. but not IN the manner
President Tafts address would have IL
applied. JOHN TIMMONS.
Company B. Fourteenth " Y HEAVY Artillery.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
BITS OF SPORT.

Dan Coogan has signed three-year
contract to coach the Cornell baseball
nine
Belgium VIII again try 20 lift the Grand
Challenge Cup at the English Henley re-
gatta in July.
John NJ Ward has been named as a
candidate for the presidency Of the Ma
tional League.
Several crack Eastern soccer elevens
viii compete for the Dewar shield st q
competition 10 be held in Boston this
summer.
Indiana University athletic coaches re-
Gently, with success. used a motorcycle to
pace the athletes In training the men IN
their premliminsry workouts
The Pittsburg Athletic Association VIII
give its first Marathon race June Is over
24S5-mile course, the distance approved
by the Amateur Athletic Union.
Two Australian tennis players, Henry
Parker and Thomas Quill, viii shortly
visit this country on their way home from
England and viii play In several kmeTi-
can tournaments.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21

Notice TO Contributors: Please keep
all letters for this column within
the limits OF 800 words. III you ind
that your communication, when fin
1shed' exceeds shis length, do n lit
sie pruning. Edit IL. Cut ont all Su-
Derfluities. If you do not the EditO-
rial Department will. And the very
point that yOu were most anxious to
make may be unwittingIy sacri6ced.
SO be your own editor; and compress
your views TO 800 words. That is
the maximum length.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
Washington Athletics Won.

The Washington Athletic Club. Of
Washington. and the Alexandria Athletic
Club. OF the Virginia town, played a fast
nine-inning game at Marshall Han Sat-
urday, the former winning, 2 TO L The
lineup: Washington Athletic Club-Shedd
third base; Zappone. first base; Reeves.
center field; Munson. shortstop: McCsth-
ern. pitcher: Dunbar. right field: Newbold
catcher; LOwden. second base. AlexRn-
dria Athletic Club-Humeberght short
stop; Reese. center field: Lipp. right field:
Chamberlain, pitcher: Humphreys. catch
er; Chapman, third base; HOrding left
field; Parker. third base; Smith, second
base. Score:
RI E
Washington A. c.. 0i0 0ie00-2 0
Ale1sndrs A. c.. o 0-i Q
Umrire-Nr. Fergusou- Time o. gAne-I hour and
20 minutes.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
ANOTHER CHANGE In CREW
No. 2 0arsman Contracts Severe
Attack of Measles.
Hardly Expected That Hooper VIII
Regain His Seat I'm Time
for the Race.

New London. June 2o-The sudden
departure of Hooper. a varsity four oar,
who has been rowing a. No. ?, from the
training camp last night was explained
to-day az Red Top. when the news
leaked out that the husky athlete had
all the symptoms Of being laid up with
measles
DR.. rockingham, medical attendant IN
the camp. advised sending Hooper back
70 Cambridge 10 recuperate, and the
oarsman boarded the TO train for Bos-
ton.
Measles has been in evidence az Red
Top in previous years, and DR.. Frothing-
ham has taken every possible precau-
ton 10 prevent the disease spreading
70 the other members In the squad. The
varsity men are quartered q half mile
north OF the freshmen, on the Bluh.
in the old Brown family homestead, the
freshmen occupying the main building
near the boat house. which until recently
was the varsity quarters.
Foster. who rowed in Hooper's place
last night, viii probably remain IN that
position, as IL Is doubtful az camp II
Hooper will be strong enough 20 regain
his seat for race day. July J.
Harvard's oarsmen accepted the invita-
ton OF Mr. William E. Iselin 10 take
trip on the waters OF Long Island
Sound this afternoon, on the American
cup defender Vigilant. now altered 70
yawl and several hours were enjoyed
on the briny deep. A stlff southwest
breeze at times sent the big craft along
al a fifteen knot gait
Whether Roger cutler VIII retain his
seat as stroke in Sargent's stead is as
yet a mystery al Red Top.
Yale's oarsmen are al IN fine condition.
according 10 coach Kennedys statement
this evening. Some Of the oarsu1en went
10 Norwich and New London to attend
church services IN the morning. and the
afternoon was spent quietly about quar-
far-s
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
AtteI claims Bantam Tit1e.

Monte Atten. after stopping frankie
Neil In eighteen rounds in Frisco last
Saturday. laid claim 10 the bantam
weight championship. He subjected Nell
to such a lacing and did the trick so
artistically that critics at the rinRside
lost no time IN declaring that Atten
wo1ld prove a hard man 10 beat in the
future. Phil McGovern. Joe Garner.
Patsy Brannigan, Jim Kendrick, and
Johnny Couiin. all aspiring bsntams, can
not all meet Atteil al once. so that ring
experts say they should fight Il out
among themselves IN order 70 provide q
suitAbls CHALLENGER tor AtteiIH titIa
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
JOHNSON TO MEET ROSS.
Negro and italian VIII Fight Sil
Rounds I'm PIttsburK.


Rounds fn PittsbnrE.
Arrangements have been made for a
six-round bout in Pittsburg between Jack
Johnson and Tony Ross. the Italian
heavyweight. who recently stayed ten
rounds with Kaufman al the Fairmont
A. c In the bout with Kaufman he had
the big Californian groggy at one period.
but was too slow 70 follow up his ad-
vance.
Because OF Eis failure 10 stop Ross.
Kaufman was widely scored and also lost
much Of his prestige. In his behalf. how
ever. W A. Brady and Delaney lost no
time In declaring that il Johnson could
knock Ross out in ten rounds Kaufman s
demand for a fight with the negro would
not be repeated.
Ross has been anxious 10 get a crack
al Johnson for months. He IS training
hard and weighs $50 pounds. Johnson
thinks the Italian Will prove an easy
mark. II Johnson is no better than he
was when he boxed six rounds with
O'Brien, sporting men believe Ross will
give him q stiI argument and Will be on
his feet at the end OF the sixth round.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
AFTER TICKET SPECULAToRs.
Cornell Manager Devises scheme
for POuGhkeeDsIe Regatta.

Ithaca. June 20.-To eliminate specula-
ton In tickets for the Poughkeepsie re-
gatta as far as Cornell Is concerned.
Graduate Manager William J. Dugan OF
the Cornell Athletic Association. formed
stringent rules for the seat sale which is
now in progress
There are thirteen cars containing over
loo seats in the Cornell section. ana as
they are highly desirable. ticket specuIa-
tors have always been eager to buy them
at ithaca
The entire Cornell section win be sold
Tomorrow, and 1t is feared that many
mail orders cannot be flied. II is stated
at the athletic Offices here that g record
Cornell crowd viii see the regatta. Cor
nell men have $500 to bet on any Of their
oreWA
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
Young Pitcher Is a wonder.

70
Boyds, Nd. June 29.-At Germantown
yesterday afternoon before a good crowd.
Germantown played rings around the
crack Garrett PARK team. Bel. the seven
teen-year-old pitcher. who bids fair 70
be a conner. and IS now being solicited by
leading semi-prOfessiOnal teams OF Wash
ingten. pitched a wonderful game. allow
ing the Garrett Parks 10 reach third sack
but once. The final score was Is to 0, in
favor Of Germantown.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
Narr Foothnn scheauIe.

Annapolis. Nd, June 90 - The Official
schedule OF the Naval Academy has been
announced The usual Wednesday foot
ball games during October. except with
St. Johns. have been omitted. The dates
are:
her IS. EillanCFa: October 3. University az VIZ
gina. OCtober %. Princeton, NCTenbcr s. Wasling
ton and JeSsrson: November l5. Westen Reserve
November =, Daridsoz Coilsse; November 2. United
States Military Academy. a. FF2nElia FIeld. Phila
5elphia
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
PENNSY CREW ARRIVES.
Po1ghkeepsie Is Gay for Coming
Hudson River Regatta

PcGghkeepste Is Gay for Coming
Hudson River Regatta
Poughkeepsie. y. Y. June 2o-With the
arrival Of the Pennsylvania oarsmen here
late this afternoon and the prospects Of
Syracuse coming tO-morrow, interest in
rowing circles on the Hudson has been
stimulated The men are IN good con-
dition and feel no iIl-effects OF the ride by
rail. The combination is not a strong one
Coach Ward admits that his crews were
Handicapped by the hard season, and hs
would ike 20 have come re g week
earlier so as 70 give the men as long q
time as possible 10 train on the course
There are twenty-four Oarsmen IN the
party.
The ouakers VIII be given morning and
afternoon rows
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
InNrnuIln-

Va 5l7I. George A. Ferris vs.. AmosB Abdal
Rahad crrtiorlri. Defendants attmney. Nelson
MIslU-
No 5l7S william H H. Allen Va Edward v
ChaTltun: apDssl Defendant's attorney, ". =
Lambert
czt@A-1 psfsndzHts REtG1sEs & p. HOO7sz,
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
DAILY COURT RECORD.
saturday, June 10, I9O9J
DISTRICT COURTS
Equity Court No. =

JUSTICE WRIGHT.
No SO Walsh - al u DgaEan % al SUD
plemeutal decree Attorneys. y. J. keane-Haul
ton Colher1. YCrkes a Hamilton
No Es76. Wilson IS. Wilson, rule Tetur1labie
Ju-e "a Att0rneys. c. H. Turucr-Hushcs & Gray.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
CrlminnI Court No. 1

JUSTICE GOULD.
Assignments fog June q
Uuited States IS. Olto Eleckinger.
United States rs. Egzene HsunCr-
United Stnses Fs. David Jones.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
Circuit Court No. L.

No sso5s Morris rs Metrupolitan Surety Con-
pauy. appeal noted. bord. SEQ ATt0ueys. Hamii-
ton & Co-hert and J. J. Darangtan-C. A. ROuElas
ard L B. sheriff
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
Probate Court.
JUSTICE WRIGHT.

Estate of HeuT3 A. GrlsEold. petition for letters
testamsntsry. Artonleys. Barnsri a johnson.
Estate q HenEy A. GrisVold. viii and eodeil
dated March l. ial; septsmber 2. lS5 Marea "a
lssG
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21

Grants ideas on exchange. in uttering
which he paid the highest tribute to his
adversaries. ?. ". MAHOOD.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21

New York, June 20. - The irregularity
and hesitation that began 70 be noticed
IN the stock market a fortnight ago. and
which may be best described by saying
that, although the market kept Up an IN
diminished activity, II did not Establish
an advance. developed last week into
something resembling weakness. The mar
ket did not 90 "out Of hand" and dis
played al all times a strong undertone;
and the consensus OF opinion appeared 10
be in Wall street both that the reaction
IN prices was overdue and that no serious
fall was 10 be looked for.
Conditions IN the country are good. and
all the current news regarding values is
good. but there comes a time In any mar
ket where good news gets to be what
Wall street calls stale. and where some
fresh stimulus is required 20 bring about
further rise. When the market pausss
On such occasions II is apt to recede some
what. because people who have accumu-
lated prohts IN their speculative opera
tons are inclined TO become fearful that
these may disappear n Tealizations are
not made. and the tendency is to become
slightly suspicious OF the foundation OF
the advance IN values that has taken
place.
There were last week q number OF spe-
cial circumstances that undoubtedly had
much 70 do with the less buoyant spirit
shown IA The financial district. A sharp
decline early in the week IN American
Sugar Refining common stock was logi-
cally referred 10 the legal troubles which
have recently beset the sugar company.
which must entail fairly heavy financial
loss
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
SUBURBAN HANDICAP.

Keene May NOt start CeIt in the
Classic Race.
New York. June 2o-James r. Keene
may not have a starter IN the Suburban
Handicap at Sheepshead Bay on Thurs
day Unless Celt, the Commando colt.
who was badly beaten in the Brooklyn
Handicap. shows some improvement over
his work in trials last week. he viii not
be sent 20 the post while the three
year-Old Hilarious. undefeated this year
will be reserved for the $4,000 Tidal
Stakes al the bay next Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
WALL STREET NEWS
Conditions Throughout the
Country Keep Up Prices.
SUGAR IN A SHARP DECLINE

Another Temporary Check Results
from Failure TO List Steel Common
on Paris BOurse-PrOpOsed ImPOsi-
tiOn OF Tax on Corporations Causes
Discussion Among Financial Men.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
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The Washington herald., 1909-06-21

Editor The Washington Herald:
President Taft on the field of Gettys-
burg Memorial Day IN paying a glowing
tribute 20 the valor OF the regular SOL
diers stated that 20 the regulars engaged
IN that fight the Union army was indebted
Tor the victory
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